I love this movie. It's so gentle and quiet and sweet -- such a refreshing change from the highly dramatic and trope-ridden Japanese high school movies that you often see. Don't get me wrong, I love my fair share of those, but this is feels like a real breath of fresh air. It's well acted but subtly, and the scenes feel natural and realistic. Overall this show has a beautiful tone and ambiance, and the romance unfolds in a way that feels really genuine. Some may say that it feels underwritten or too gradual, but I think that it becomes better and better with repeat viewings.