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A tale of courage
This is not a story that condones or encourages romantic relationships with minors.
This is a story about the mistakes we make, the consequences we pay and the painfully unforgettable memories that come with it.
This is a story that smells of nostalgia, youth and first love.
A story that inspires courage.
I had to express most of my feelings in my native language but let's take a look at the ratings in English:
---- Story 8.0/10
Although the focus of the story is on the forbidden relationship between Hijiri and Akira, the story follows Hijiri's time and growth as a teacher. We watch her grow from an immature, naive, lacking-in-confidence newbie to a teacher who was able to face her students and parents straight on. Despite being commented by numerous people that she wasn't suited to become a teacher, she held on to her passion. It's one of the things I appreciated most in this drama. The transformation of Hijiri as an individual, the courage she mustered, the resolve she grew to have, it was her memories with and feelings for Akira that gave her the strength to stand on her own. Confidence, courage, determination. These are not things that others can give you. The fact that she was able to find them within herself at the end of everything is enough proof that it had been a journey well worth it.
And of course, I loved the storyline revolving around Hijiri and Akira. By no means was their time together long enough to be convincing that it would be a relationship that lasts forever, but the fireworks at night, the fingers that barely intertwined, the stolen stares and skipped heartbeats, the gradual setting of the sun, the gentle waves of the ocean, the desperation, fear and uncontrollable desires. Sometimes there's just no reason at all. And the fact that a J like me was convinced of their thoughts for each other really shows how successful the production was in the portrayal of their journey together. I haven't watched a lot of Japanese dramas but most that I've watched, I always had to fast forward in some of the parts. But not this. Unless it's the Shotaro-Haraguchi storyline, which I'm not a fan of but I'm most likely in the minority. Anyway that's how much I was engrossed in how Hijiri and Akira's story unfolded. The plot is not flawless in the least (that slap?? And we need more of the ending), but there is an immense charm to it that made me finish the whole thing in one day.
---- Cast 8.0/10
Honestly, everyone was pretty great (how is this Mizukami's debut role??) but Arimura's acting lacked just a bit of depth in some places. It would have made the watching experience more engrossing if her acting was better, as important as her role was. But most of the times her performance was passable and there were several scenes where I was impressed with her acting as well.
---- Music 9.0/10
"Prologue" is such an amazing song. The lyrics spoke of what Hijiri and Akira couldn't. All of the BGMs/OSTs fit the vibe so well.
---- Rewatch value 8.5/10
Even though it was so depressing in parts, I loved the atmosphere of the series, especially the first five episodes! I rewatched it the next day I finished it and plan to do it in the near future again.
---- Overall 9.0/10
Because I enjoyed it so much and because I was so inspired by the characters. I can't say that I will ever have as much courage as Hijiri and Akira did. In fact I'm fairly certain I never will and never had. But it's incredibly endearing to know the courage and transformation love brings.
Lastly, major props to the production team - every cliffhanger, every close-up shot, every slow-motion frame, the impeccable timing when the OSTs played, the colours, the angles. All of these built together to make the story as memorable as it is.
后记：
爱。
不是一个应该轻轻被抛出的字眼。
15岁的恋慕，到底是一时冲动的喜欢，还是炽热长久的爱情，我想中学圣日记用了八年告诉我，青春的美好不限于懵懂纯粹，也可以深沉热烈。
如果在报纸上看到一则女老师和中学三年级的男生在一起的新闻，我想我一定会无法理解和认同。能够让我真心的为他们应援，大概是中学圣日记的成功之处。（当然也因为罔田弟弟真的好帅啊！！！！99年我可以！！（划掉
中学圣日记并没有美化师生恋。相反的，每个角色都有自己的立场，身为观众我也深以为然。看完之后的我依然不认同成年人和未成年的交往，但是这个故事的妙处在于体现每个人的犹豫，让步，失误，纠结，退却。很真实。如果想要爽快的看剧，也许不该选择伦理剧，看些打戏爽剧傻白甜的戏就够了。伦理剧之所以是伦理剧，是为了展现人们在明明知道不应该，在明明畏惧世人的眼光，在连自己都不知道自己在做什么的时候，还是跟随内心做出决定，那一份不知道是对是错的勇敢。
为什么被这个故事打动，就是因为勇气。
----晶的勇气来得相对简单，因为青春（笑
在还没有经历世道的磨练，在被社会的框架限制之前，我们都曾经有过或多或少的叛道离经。那是因为我们被体制，被父母，被老师所保护。曾经的自己或许不懂，但是进入社会，就能体会到作为一个小孩子，是有多么的幸福。成为大人，是要为自己负责任的。而未成年，可以为所欲为，可以肆意妄为，可以有无限的勇气。在明明什么都不懂却自以为是的年纪，也许以为只要两个人愿意就可以对抗全世界。只要我放弃一切，就可以守护你。这份不知道是充满傻气还是勇气的认真着实让人动容，恰恰正是15岁独有的执着热血。但正因为晶只有15岁，世界不会容忍他的放弃。
因为15岁。
----圣的勇气来得艰难，因为社会。
明明知道对方是个孩子，明明知道会自毁前程，明明知道没有任何一个人会认同，如何义无反顾？但是又无法忽视自己的内心，被对方的勇敢和热忱一点一点的打动。这样的犹豫不决反反复复，很真实。很人性化。因为一份不知道是否长久的爱而愿意违背世间的规矩，这很不理智，可是很勇敢。而圣最后能够拿出这份勇气，让我很佩服。
我非常羡慕这份勇气。因为我没有，绝对。
很多人都说圣是个绿茶婊，口嫌体正直。我却完全能够理解她的做法。最初只是把晶当成孩子的圣，一点一点发现他的优秀，被依赖，被信任，被认可，都是在圣还一点自信都没有的时候打动她的原因。身为一名教师，她要怎么接受自己竟然对自己未成年的学生动心？就算动心，也要否认，要拒绝。可是圣一味的逃避终究还是败给了夏日的悸动。
被拆散是无可厚非的。未成年之所以是未成年就是因为这个年纪的我们还什么都不知道，而身为成年人的父母老师监护人绝对有义务和权力终止两个人的关系。
重逢，却也是必然。（18岁的晶太帅了无法不再次沦陷吧？？
中间的拉拉扯扯，说白了，谁可以在那种离别下没有一点留恋？看到晶狂踩自行车摔倒还站起来狂奔我都不行了，遑论是已经被打动的圣。
留恋留恋，挥之不去。
我还是那个时候的我。你还是那个时候的你。
所以继续逃避，继续沦陷。
看似反复甚至更严重的情节，悄然起了一些变化。15岁和18岁的区别，还是挺大的。就像剧里说的 ’この年の三年、ヤバイな’。遇到圣的事情好像总是被打回15岁小屁孩原形的晶，也在悄悄成熟。
为了你，成为更好的自己。这就是爱情最该有的样子。
所以你说为什么可以爱八年，因为从来没有开始过没有拥有过的，总是会在回忆里发酵升华。也许他们会被现实打败，也许会永远热恋，我不知道。可是经历过这样的感情，难以忘怀。是以我这样旁观的观众，也难以忘怀。
看的时候不断感叹，青春だね。やっぱり青春だね。まだまだ子供だね。对于有这种想法的自己难免有点伤感。
我真的，是大人了。
-- 最后想说这部戏每个晶圣在一起的场面都是名场面啊太强了！！初见，春夜喜雨，表白，体育祭，包扎，火车，夏日花火，离别，重逢，山江岛的脚车，小木屋，摩天轮，每一个夕阳，每一个海边 T_T（略过还是不知所谓的巴掌（划掉
-- 两次的离别都太戳心——从脚车上摔下来重新站起狂奔的晶，迎着风大喊 “我会成为大人的 所以你别离开”（我靠眼睛又开始流汗），也许这个时候他才真正感受到‘大人’和‘小孩’的区别，全力的奔跑，竭力的呐喊，但是无力，太无力。——站在摩天轮底下仰望圣的晶，能够说出 “我会一直祈祷你能幸福”，真的，真的，真的让我很感动。你终于学会放手，长大了。那三声加油，那本沉重的笔记本，传递他的真心。被这样爱过，真的无法忘怀。
（完了我中毒了出不来啊啊啊
This is a story about the mistakes we make, the consequences we pay and the painfully unforgettable memories that come with it.
This is a story that smells of nostalgia, youth and first love.
A story that inspires courage.
I had to express most of my feelings in my native language but let's take a look at the ratings in English:
---- Story 8.0/10
Although the focus of the story is on the forbidden relationship between Hijiri and Akira, the story follows Hijiri's time and growth as a teacher. We watch her grow from an immature, naive, lacking-in-confidence newbie to a teacher who was able to face her students and parents straight on. Despite being commented by numerous people that she wasn't suited to become a teacher, she held on to her passion. It's one of the things I appreciated most in this drama. The transformation of Hijiri as an individual, the courage she mustered, the resolve she grew to have, it was her memories with and feelings for Akira that gave her the strength to stand on her own. Confidence, courage, determination. These are not things that others can give you. The fact that she was able to find them within herself at the end of everything is enough proof that it had been a journey well worth it.
And of course, I loved the storyline revolving around Hijiri and Akira. By no means was their time together long enough to be convincing that it would be a relationship that lasts forever, but the fireworks at night, the fingers that barely intertwined, the stolen stares and skipped heartbeats, the gradual setting of the sun, the gentle waves of the ocean, the desperation, fear and uncontrollable desires. Sometimes there's just no reason at all. And the fact that a J like me was convinced of their thoughts for each other really shows how successful the production was in the portrayal of their journey together. I haven't watched a lot of Japanese dramas but most that I've watched, I always had to fast forward in some of the parts. But not this. Unless it's the Shotaro-Haraguchi storyline, which I'm not a fan of but I'm most likely in the minority. Anyway that's how much I was engrossed in how Hijiri and Akira's story unfolded. The plot is not flawless in the least (that slap?? And we need more of the ending), but there is an immense charm to it that made me finish the whole thing in one day.
---- Cast 8.0/10
Honestly, everyone was pretty great (how is this Mizukami's debut role??) but Arimura's acting lacked just a bit of depth in some places. It would have made the watching experience more engrossing if her acting was better, as important as her role was. But most of the times her performance was passable and there were several scenes where I was impressed with her acting as well.
---- Music 9.0/10
"Prologue" is such an amazing song. The lyrics spoke of what Hijiri and Akira couldn't. All of the BGMs/OSTs fit the vibe so well.
---- Rewatch value 8.5/10
Even though it was so depressing in parts, I loved the atmosphere of the series, especially the first five episodes! I rewatched it the next day I finished it and plan to do it in the near future again.
---- Overall 9.0/10
Because I enjoyed it so much and because I was so inspired by the characters. I can't say that I will ever have as much courage as Hijiri and Akira did. In fact I'm fairly certain I never will and never had. But it's incredibly endearing to know the courage and transformation love brings.
Lastly, major props to the production team - every cliffhanger, every close-up shot, every slow-motion frame, the impeccable timing when the OSTs played, the colours, the angles. All of these built together to make the story as memorable as it is.
后记：
爱。
不是一个应该轻轻被抛出的字眼。
15岁的恋慕，到底是一时冲动的喜欢，还是炽热长久的爱情，我想中学圣日记用了八年告诉我，青春的美好不限于懵懂纯粹，也可以深沉热烈。
如果在报纸上看到一则女老师和中学三年级的男生在一起的新闻，我想我一定会无法理解和认同。能够让我真心的为他们应援，大概是中学圣日记的成功之处。（当然也因为罔田弟弟真的好帅啊！！！！99年我可以！！（划掉
中学圣日记并没有美化师生恋。相反的，每个角色都有自己的立场，身为观众我也深以为然。看完之后的我依然不认同成年人和未成年的交往，但是这个故事的妙处在于体现每个人的犹豫，让步，失误，纠结，退却。很真实。如果想要爽快的看剧，也许不该选择伦理剧，看些打戏爽剧傻白甜的戏就够了。伦理剧之所以是伦理剧，是为了展现人们在明明知道不应该，在明明畏惧世人的眼光，在连自己都不知道自己在做什么的时候，还是跟随内心做出决定，那一份不知道是对是错的勇敢。
为什么被这个故事打动，就是因为勇气。
----晶的勇气来得相对简单，因为青春（笑
在还没有经历世道的磨练，在被社会的框架限制之前，我们都曾经有过或多或少的叛道离经。那是因为我们被体制，被父母，被老师所保护。曾经的自己或许不懂，但是进入社会，就能体会到作为一个小孩子，是有多么的幸福。成为大人，是要为自己负责任的。而未成年，可以为所欲为，可以肆意妄为，可以有无限的勇气。在明明什么都不懂却自以为是的年纪，也许以为只要两个人愿意就可以对抗全世界。只要我放弃一切，就可以守护你。这份不知道是充满傻气还是勇气的认真着实让人动容，恰恰正是15岁独有的执着热血。但正因为晶只有15岁，世界不会容忍他的放弃。
因为15岁。
----圣的勇气来得艰难，因为社会。
明明知道对方是个孩子，明明知道会自毁前程，明明知道没有任何一个人会认同，如何义无反顾？但是又无法忽视自己的内心，被对方的勇敢和热忱一点一点的打动。这样的犹豫不决反反复复，很真实。很人性化。因为一份不知道是否长久的爱而愿意违背世间的规矩，这很不理智，可是很勇敢。而圣最后能够拿出这份勇气，让我很佩服。
我非常羡慕这份勇气。因为我没有，绝对。
很多人都说圣是个绿茶婊，口嫌体正直。我却完全能够理解她的做法。最初只是把晶当成孩子的圣，一点一点发现他的优秀，被依赖，被信任，被认可，都是在圣还一点自信都没有的时候打动她的原因。身为一名教师，她要怎么接受自己竟然对自己未成年的学生动心？就算动心，也要否认，要拒绝。可是圣一味的逃避终究还是败给了夏日的悸动。
被拆散是无可厚非的。未成年之所以是未成年就是因为这个年纪的我们还什么都不知道，而身为成年人的父母老师监护人绝对有义务和权力终止两个人的关系。
重逢，却也是必然。（18岁的晶太帅了无法不再次沦陷吧？？
中间的拉拉扯扯，说白了，谁可以在那种离别下没有一点留恋？看到晶狂踩自行车摔倒还站起来狂奔我都不行了，遑论是已经被打动的圣。
留恋留恋，挥之不去。
我还是那个时候的我。你还是那个时候的你。
所以继续逃避，继续沦陷。
看似反复甚至更严重的情节，悄然起了一些变化。15岁和18岁的区别，还是挺大的。就像剧里说的 ’この年の三年、ヤバイな’。遇到圣的事情好像总是被打回15岁小屁孩原形的晶，也在悄悄成熟。
为了你，成为更好的自己。这就是爱情最该有的样子。
所以你说为什么可以爱八年，因为从来没有开始过没有拥有过的，总是会在回忆里发酵升华。也许他们会被现实打败，也许会永远热恋，我不知道。可是经历过这样的感情，难以忘怀。是以我这样旁观的观众，也难以忘怀。
看的时候不断感叹，青春だね。やっぱり青春だね。まだまだ子供だね。对于有这种想法的自己难免有点伤感。
我真的，是大人了。
-- 最后想说这部戏每个晶圣在一起的场面都是名场面啊太强了！！初见，春夜喜雨，表白，体育祭，包扎，火车，夏日花火，离别，重逢，山江岛的脚车，小木屋，摩天轮，每一个夕阳，每一个海边 T_T（略过还是不知所谓的巴掌（划掉
-- 两次的离别都太戳心——从脚车上摔下来重新站起狂奔的晶，迎着风大喊 “我会成为大人的 所以你别离开”（我靠眼睛又开始流汗），也许这个时候他才真正感受到‘大人’和‘小孩’的区别，全力的奔跑，竭力的呐喊，但是无力，太无力。——站在摩天轮底下仰望圣的晶，能够说出 “我会一直祈祷你能幸福”，真的，真的，真的让我很感动。你终于学会放手，长大了。那三声加油，那本沉重的笔记本，传递他的真心。被这样爱过，真的无法忘怀。
（完了我中毒了出不来啊啊啊
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