Despite what LBC does wrong, it does so much more right.

Since the opening scene of the first episode, I was hooked! The series introduces the main characters in a simple and efficient way and from then on, the storyline flows smoothly without being confusing. The side characters are introduced gradually and are distinctive enough to be easily recognizable. Overall, the series's plot is very easy to follow and understand.

The story of the two main leads is truly beautiful and heart-warming throughout the series and it manages all that without being boring. The conflicts arising between them along the way don't feel unreasonable, contrariwise, they fall in line with the characters' normal behaviour and therefore the plot points don't feel forced. Their interactions are cute and refreshing because they don't fall into the stereotypes and therefore can pleasantly surprise.

The side characters are genuinely funny and only add to the story. I was especially enjoying Pond's character that didn't only serve as a comedic segment, but that held great importance in the early stages of Pete's and Ae's relationship through his support and kinda playing the matchmaker. He wasn't the only one, though. Especially the characters revolving around the two main leads were very well developed and relatable. I personally enjoyed Tin's development the most. His storyline revolving around overcoming his trust issues felt really authentic and even though I'm not rich myself, I could understand and sympathize with his character.

However, there were two other "couples" that I just couldn't relate to. The two brother's relationship was confusing. They didn't give them enough screen time and therefore failed to convey necessary information to the audience in order to make an opinion. It is stated in the series that they are "stepbrothers", but what does that really mean? Are they blood-related at all? Have they grown up together? Those are necessary information for the audience to know to somehow "excuse" their relationship. Otherwise, it just feels gross and wrong.

Then there is the relationship between No and the other guy whose name I didn't even bother to remember. That's how much I just don't care about them. Again, they didn't get enough screen time and the times they actually were on screen didn't give the audience any reason whatsoever to cheer for them. The extent of what is one of them willing to do in order to get the other guy is not a good message that you what your audience to take with them. Especially if he'll actually succeed in his efforts, but that is something to wait for in the second season.

However, what I think this drama really deserves praise for is it's pacing. The fact that Pete and Ae don't get together too fast or too slow, but at a precise time when it just feels right, is what makes this show so great. We can clearly see the progress of Ae's feelings towards Pete and how he's gradually falling in love with him. It doesn't feel rushed and it doesn't feel unjustified because we can see Ae's reasons throughout the episodes.

As a bonus to the series, the songs in it were nice to listen to and they fit the mood perfectly.

My last complaint about this series is the fact that nothing really happened regarding the "main villain" of the series since I expected him to reappear and cause some trouble. That was, in my opinion, some wasted potential and opportunity to thicken the plot. Especially at the end of the series where the attention was shifting from the main couple to one of the side couples since there wasn't much to do with the main one anymore.

However, despite what the series does wrong, I must say that there is a clear majority of what it does right. Therefore, I must still give this drama 9/10. The development of the main leads' relationship was handled the best way I've ever seen and it just filled me with so much happiness and warmth watching it. The same counts for Tin and Can, who I'm really looking forward to in the next season. Therefore I can give it a pass for some parts that could've been handled better and that could have been given more time and attention.

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