Upon the curtain fall of the fifth episode, my hesitation to draft a review for this ongoing BL manga, and its live-action counterpart, melted away. Dive in, there’s no room for disappointment here.

In the BL cosmos, it's almost scripted for two matching boys to find their narrative arc together. Yet, reality scripts a different, more complex drama where fate and attraction are merely the opening act, setting stage for a play of courage and cognizance. The celebration of romance, regardless of age, echoes through the story, especially poignant among childhood buddies embarking on uncharted emotional terrains.

The narrative delicately explores the dance of hesitation spun from long-held familiarity, where the fear of confession could cue a bitter end, and the quiet guarding of hearts against potential heartache takes center stage, more so when a third character enters the plot. Yamato’s emotional whirl finds a universal echo, his affection for Kakeru a tender tune played cautiously, fearing an overwhelmed audience in Kakeru.

The plot truly sparkles when it unveils Kakeru’s silent yet profound regard for Yamato, unknowingly casting him in a leading role in his life's script. Much like their classmate Hosaka Yui, we, the audience, find ourselves on the edge of our seats, almost urging the script along towards their destined union. Hosaka, an unsolicited mentor, channels our chorus of encouragement to Yamato, lending a vibrant note to the narrative.

This youthful love melody, flowing with the serene grace akin to the waters beneath Kyoto's Togetsukyo Bridge, paints a calm yet poignant picture of adolescent love. Anxiously awaiting its Netflix debut, for a broader audience to bask in its soft, tender narrative.