This is a Japanese romantic comedy about two police officers falling for each other. It's warm and nice to watch, the kind of show that puts a smile on your face. Honestly, there's nothing great about it on paper, but somehow the chemistry between the two actors and the way they play off each other is just too good. They're really entertaining together. Yes, it goes a little over the top at times, but I'm used to that with Japanese shows and I actually enjoy it. It's 10 episodes, each 24 minutes. Takoi is a 38 year old, kindhearted, unmarried detective who keeps wondering if he'll ever find someone to settle down with. He's not career driven, and pretty much everyone in the community likes him. Shiono, meanwhile, is a handsome junior officer in his twenties who's been moving up the ranks, and for some reason he always gives Takoi a hard time, so the two of them are constantly at loggerheads. Funnily enough, they're also neighbors in the police dormit...
Takoi is a 38 year old, kindhearted, unmarried detective who keeps wondering if he'll ever find someone to settle down with. He's not career driven, and pretty much everyone in the community likes him. Shiono, meanwhile, is a handsome junior officer in his twenties who's been moving up the ranks, and for some reason he always gives Takoi a hard time, so the two of them are constantly at loggerheads. Funnily enough, they're also neighbors in the police dormitory. Takoi gets set up with a girl who turns out to be a stalker, and Shiono rescues him a couple of times, then out of nowhere confesses his feelings. Takoi is shocked since he's never been into a man before, but he decides to give it a shot. Their dates are endearing. Then Shiono gets promoted to headquarters, and being apart makes both of them realize how much they miss each other. Their colleagues at the office are supportive, and each of them has moments where he thinks the other might be getting interested in someone else. Sorting out those misunderstandings is basically the heart of the show.
The fast moving love story, how it grows and holds up, the misunderstandings, the dates, the drinks, it all adds up to a pleasant watch that leaves you smiling. Shiono's flirting attempts are hilariously awkward, while Takoi freaks out at every intimate moment. Their connection feels so natural in those scenes, like they've found their own rhythm. They look good together as actors too. I wasn't sure about the actor playing Takoi at first, but man, he's handsome with that smile and those dimples. And Shiono brings these stone cold expressions, like he's judging everyone perfectly. The co-workers, their antics, and how supportive they are of this couple make it nice to watch as well. The story does feel rushed, but I don't mind it, it struck a decent balance. The finale, where a junior cop falls for Takoi and suddenly turns into a bad guy, felt totally unnecessary. Besides that, it's a nice, warm romantic gay comedy of sorts. Sometimes you just need two very different guys bickering their way into love while everyone around them figures it out before they do. Bottom line, a warm, funny little show carried by two actors with great chemistry. (7/10)
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