This series kept popping up in my recommendations, and it’s honestly so good. Lately, I’ve been dropping shows because of toxic relationships, weak plots, bad acting, or too many sex scenes, but this one? It hits differently.

The acting, cinematography, music, dialogue, storyline, chemistry—everything was on point. I love how they tackled the topic of hearing loss and how people who lose their hearing later in life face different challenges compared to those born deaf. I also really liked how they portrayed Taichi’s insecurity about not having a clear path in life like his friends, and how he eventually finds his own passion.

The story is definitely a slow burn, but it’s done so well because the acting is top-tier. Even in the quiet moments where they’re just staring at each other, you can *feel* the tension, like the dialogue is happening without words. I loved how they resolved conflicts, like when Kohei avoids Taichi or when Taichi explains why he loves hamburg steak. The only real miscommunication happens when they confess their feelings, but it still works.

While some people didn’t like Maya’s character, I actually think she added a lot to the story.

My only issue is how episodes 1-11 take their time with the slow burn, but then the ending—where Kohei finally confesses—felt rushed. I was like, "Wait, that’s it?" I was hoping for something more dramatic.

Overall, this was an amazing watch. I loved everything about it, and it was absolutely worth it.