Drama Digest
What happens when an uneventful life is turned around by a fun-loving person? How do you stop yourself from falling in love especially if you are married to someone else?
This show is a comical take on the same. It revolves around an associate university professor Masaya Kotani, who is happily married to Kotani Rei and has an eight-year-old child. He leads a typical, boring life.
But all that changes when a new person enters his life.
He has a series of meetings with a young, female student who is 10 years junior and her name is Reiko Nenoyama. In Japanese culture, there is a belief that if coincidences happen thrice, then it is a miracle.
In this case, Masaya meets Reiko thrice and believes that she is a marvel who will change his life. Since he is married, he resists the charms but is unable to do so. He falls deeper in love with Reiko.
This leads to a series of hilarious meetings and incidents which tickles the bone
The Feel-Good Part
The movie deals with a sensitive subject in a funny manner making it light-hearted. The visuals and costumes are also great.
The performances of the actors are a highlight as they emoted the scenes well.
The Disappointing Factor
The script is a bit of a letdown as the creators have used the entire duration just for an affair. It tends to be a bit mundane towards the end.
In-Depth Analysis
Imagine living a life without excitement or pleasure. Life is routinely filled with daily activities that one has been carrying out for years.
It is this life that is being led by the male lead Masaya Kotani. He is happily married and is a doting father. His wife is the ideal wife who manages his home and child. His child is a talented and creative kid who makes him proud. He teaches and works in a university. His life is all about work and family. It is a daily life of a professional.
Suddenly, he meets a young, female student Reiko. She is a fun-loving and spirited girl who transforms his life. Masaya tries his best not to be attracted to her but no one can stop his heart. He falls deeper and deeper into the world of love.
Since he is married and in love with another person, it results in some hilarious and comical scenes. Masaya tries his best to get out of it but at times fails, making it funnier.
The series is about the love triangle between Masaya, his wife, and Reiko. It is a take on human relationships but it is filled with humor.
Star Power
The star cast is brilliant especially Hamada Gaku as Masaya. The other cast members are also equally good.
Overall Opinion
If you have a thing for comedy romance, then it is a good watch.
