This is a short drama, but it does pack an emotional punch. All four characters have personal issues, past traumas, and are trying to deal with them while being adolescent still. It’s all the painful and heartbreaking path to growing up. Mei, even before her kidnapping ordeal, is obviously a child with obsessive-compulsive disorder. She needs psychiatric help. I believe with Ibuki protecting her only makes Mei’s OCD worse. Since it is such a short drama, the ending seems too abrupt and tied-with-a-bow closure for the four friends, especially with all the psychological issues these main characters are facing (i.e., OCD, child molestation, kidnapping, guilt, abandonment, bullying, body-shaming). Some of these issues are alluded to, but never fully explored in the drama. I enjoy seeing Asada’s love for Ibuki grew from a self-centered love to one of understanding and sacrifice: You can continue to protect Mei; I will in turn protect you. I love how he never asks Ibuki to choose between him and Mei; he just wants to part of Ibuki’s life.