Kei is single minded, has a much more natural appearance (as aposed to Kame's idol look), and less traditional with relationships - not interested in marriage or children. Even though he is playing a good-looking and hard-working boyfriend which pretty standard when it comes to Kame, however, Kei is not nearly as sweet, caring, and innocent as his pervious characters. This role felt pretty different to other characters he plays. To be honest it was quite fun to see Kame acting in a role where he isn't so sweet, perfect, and adorable. modest than your western dramas (no bare butts, no *cough* thrusting) just passionate kissing, semi-naked cuddling, and post sex spooning - which I guess must be risqué for a show aimed at Japanese women! The acting is very well done and, though Kame is a little too short and muscular to be a dancer, and Fukada is far too beautiful and alluring to be that innocent, I think they fit their characters well and look really good together. I was surprised to see comments saying the sex scenes were bad! I don't think they are bad at all. Even though I say that you'll still have a knot in your throat at moments.

It's short, very easy to plough through for a second time and to just not pay attention to the so-so story but then look up when Kame is taking his shirt off (I’m sorry/not-sorry). I think this is part of the reason why it's got so much re-watch value. It's storyline is not very realistic so it plays out like a fantasy of a 30+ year old woman rather than a serious take on relationships. It's got a bit of a trashy-romance-novel vibe about it but in a totally good way. It's just two people quickly falling in love and then finding it hard to stick together due to outsiders and their own different ideals.

If you're in the mood for drama and romance then that's great because that's all you get! There's no mystery, or action, or anything like that. Rewatch Value 9.5 I just re-watched this series and after a second viewing I can say Second Love is my number one 'adult drama guilty pleasure'!

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