Bias: I have not read the book or seen the anime. Review is based on the live version alone.
I really enjoyed this drama. The cast—it was really an ensemble cast—was great and had distinctive personalities. There wasn’t a lot of water added to plot, so it didn’t drag but moved along to advance the story. It was a good plot—the ending did feel like there would be a sequel, but I think that is normal for a drama based on a book. I have watched it twice because it is just cute and sincere.