[Discussion] Sunao ni Narenakute (Ueno Juri, Eita)

chunny · Post by **chunny** » Apr 16th, '10, 01:17

i just watched this and i've got to say, it is very interesting.
i am looking forward for the next episode. Juri was cute in this one.
And the others too.
I wonder how their friendship and as individual will develop...

SnowApple · Post by **SnowApple** » Apr 16th, '10, 02:02

Damn, Eita's hair is really going to annoy me if it stays that way. It's like a frizzy mop. Ugh. On the good side, it's looking like he'll be a decent Kitagawa Eriko hero. I didn't watch Last Friends or Nodame, so I unfortunately only have Orange Days to judge him from, and there he played the bumbling friend and nothing more. I didn't know how he'd fare in this sort of blase, too-cool-at-first-but-a-complete-romantic-later-on kind of role, but he's on his way to convincing me. I love how cool he was during the fight in the cafe. It's nice that he's made it through the food chain to hero status, because geez, the poor guy has played Juri's second fiddle enough. Third time around, I'm so glad they finally let him have her.

:

As for the story, well, KE dramas usually don't pull me in until about episode 3-4, so I'll be sticking around for that definitive cinch. I'm much less interested in her three supporting characters, for once.

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 16th, '10, 03:02

SnowApple wrote: I didn't watch Last Friends or Nodame

You definitely need to watch Nodame... Above anything else.

Outside · Post by **Outside** » Apr 16th, '10, 03:44

I'm also waiting for the Eng sub first before I can decide whether I like it or not.

RATING IS HERE!:

The drama 'Sunao Ni Narenakute' (Hard to say I love you) [FujiTV], starring actor Eita and actress Juri Ueno, aired its first episode on the 15th and achieved an average viewership of 11.9% (video research study, Kantou District). Their average viewership was 12% in the Kansai District.

This drama is written Eriko Kitagama, the scriptwriter for the hit drama 'Long Vacation' (1996), and depicts a fresh image of how a group of men and women meet through the popular SNS 'Twitter'. (t/n: SNS = Social Network Service)

Source: [mantan web]
Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: tohosomnia.net

I'm not familiar with Japanese rating, is this a good rating?

avieamber · Post by **avieamber** » Apr 16th, '10, 04:13

Outside wrote:I'm also waiting for the Eng sub first before I can decide whether I like it or not.

RATING IS HERE!:

The drama 'Sunao Ni Narenakute' (Hard to say I love you) [FujiTV], starring actor Eita and actress Juri Ueno, aired its first episode on the 15th and achieved an average viewership of 11.9% (video research study, Kantou District). Their average viewership was 12% in the Kansai District.

This drama is written Eriko Kitagama, the scriptwriter for the hit drama 'Long Vacation' (1996), and depicts a fresh image of how a group of men and women meet through the popular SNS 'Twitter'. (t/n: SNS = Social Network Service)

Source: [mantan web]
Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: tohosomnia.net

I'm not familiar with Japanese rating, is this a good rating?

It's ok i guess, though I was hoping for sth higher since it's the first episode and all (but then again, I haven't watched it, so I can't judge) But as a fan, I won't be bothered about the ratings, I know I'll like it as long as there's Eita-Juri pairing in it.

nnnc · Post by **nnnc** » Apr 16th, '10, 04:52

Outside wrote:I'm also waiting for the Eng sub first before I can decide whether I like it or not.

RATING IS HERE!:

The drama 'Sunao Ni Narenakute' (Hard to say I love you) [FujiTV], starring actor Eita and actress Juri Ueno, aired its first episode on the 15th and achieved an average viewership of 11.9% (video research study, Kantou District). Their average viewership was 12% in the Kansai District.

This drama is written Eriko Kitagama, the scriptwriter for the hit drama 'Long Vacation' (1996), and depicts a fresh image of how a group of men and women meet through the popular SNS 'Twitter'. (t/n: SNS = Social Network Service)

Source: [mantan web]
Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: tohosomnia.net

I'm not familiar with Japanese rating, is this a good rating?

Not that good especially for the first episode. I have to say I'm surprised with the rating. I expected more, around 14-16%

JUYI · Post by **JUYI** » Apr 16th, '10, 13:25

miznagase wrote:omg i just watched the first episode, and it's so freakin good!!!

i find eita really attractive in this drama. he stole a kiss from juri and saved her from the bad guys. he definitely has a more sexually appealing role in this one, unlike last friends. sigh...i think i'm falling in love with him
can't wait for the next episode!!!

hey i agree with your view of eita... i'm so comfortable watching him! he looks so unique too haha ... of cos we love juri too!

JUYI · Post by **JUYI** » Apr 16th, '10, 13:30

avieamber wrote:
It's ok i guess, though I was hoping for sth higher since it's the first episode and all (but then again, I haven't watched it, so I can't judge) But as a fan, I won't be bothered about the ratings, I know I'll like it as long as there's Eita-Juri pairing in it.

and after so many years... so many rounds of collaboration they finally

lol

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 16th, '10, 13:34

avieamber wrote:It's ok i guess, though I was hoping for sth higher since it's the first episode and all (but then again, I haven't watched it, so I can't judge) But as a fan, I won't be bothered about the ratings, I know I'll like it as long as there's Eita-Juri pairing in it.

Right on.

I'd rather have lower ratings and a good story vs. higher ratings and a crappy story like what Last Friends turned out to be.

L'Arc · Post by **L'Arc** » Apr 16th, '10, 13:46

First episode is very good, makes me wanna get an iPhone

vege-okonomiyaki · Post by **vege-okonomiyaki** » Apr 16th, '10, 16:36

bmwracer wrote:
flamethunder85 wrote:Some updates:

2010015 Mezamashi - Eita Juri Live MAJOR SPOILER ALERT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adoozx10OCY

2010015 Bunka Geinoubu SPOILER ALERT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TDYlf8mi0c

20100412 Mezamashi - Sunao ni Narenakute Premiere Stage Greeting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdtW-34ZLLw
Downloading now... Thanks!

Anybody capture these? I waited too long and now the user has taken them down

If someone could put them on megaupload or as a torrent I'd be very grateful!

chokubi · Post by **chokubi** » Apr 16th, '10, 16:52

A few things caught my attention in ep1.

stolenxkisses · Post by **stolenxkisses** » Apr 16th, '10, 20:22

Do you remember how the first version of the relationship chart described Eita's relationship with Juri as one where he seems to lead her on and confuse her? I think we're finally seeing some of that here -- he's really playing a confident sort of character. I don't think he means to lead her on intentionally, but maybe it's just his charisma?

He's playing a character so different from his Last Friends day. But I'm glad to see that Eita can pull it off anyway

Also, at first there were some doubt about where Juri could pull off a character which was supposed to be bumbling and insecure, and boyfriend-less for 24 years, but I think she's done a marvelous job here convincing us of her role. I can't say I love her hairstyle, but you have to admit it's suited for her character.

I'm really curious about the next episode. I do love Eita's bedhead look though, especially at the end of the episode ;)

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 16th, '10, 21:37

vege-okonomiyaki wrote:
bmwracer wrote:
flamethunder85 wrote:Some updates:

2010015 Mezamashi - Eita Juri Live MAJOR SPOILER ALERT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adoozx10OCY

2010015 Bunka Geinoubu SPOILER ALERT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TDYlf8mi0c

20100412 Mezamashi - Sunao ni Narenakute Premiere Stage Greeting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdtW-34ZLLw
Downloading now... Thanks!
Anybody capture these? I waited too long and now the user has taken them down If someone could put them on megaupload or as a torrent I'd be very grateful!

If you're using Firefox, you can use DownloadHelper to download these YouTube vids... All you do is right-click and save....

vege-okonomiyaki · Post by **vege-okonomiyaki** » Apr 17th, '10, 00:56

vege-okonomiyaki wrote:
bmwracer wrote:
Anybody capture these? I waited too long and now the user has taken them down If someone could put them on megaupload or as a torrent I'd be very grateful!
If you're using Firefox, you can use DownloadHelper to download these YouTube vids... All you do is right-click and save....

hEnNyZz · Post by **hEnNyZz** » Apr 17th, '10, 01:04

http://chrysopraseonyx-ethernity.blogspot.com/

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 17th, '10, 01:50

vege-okonomiyaki wrote:
vege-okonomiyaki wrote:
bmwracer wrote:
Anybody capture these? I waited too long and now the user has taken them down If someone could put them on megaupload or as a torrent I'd be very grateful!
If you're using Firefox, you can use DownloadHelper to download these YouTube vids... All you do is right-click and save....

Whoops... Sorry.

stolenxkisses · Post by **stolenxkisses** » Apr 17th, '10, 02:38

Is there somewhere we can get the theme song from? It's been stuck in my head and I desperately need it on my iPod.

Forgot to add: I've tried all the normal sites already, and was about to snatch from YouTube when I realized that it can't even be found there -_-"

Also, does anyone know what the song at the end is? The one that plays when Juri goes to Eita's house and sees him with the girl?

Outside · Post by **Outside** » Apr 17th, '10, 03:48

FIRST ENG SUB is out!
The rest will follow soon I guess.
http://www.youtube.com/user/AngelDBSKDrama

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 17th, '10, 05:52

^ Nice... But we'd like to have softsubs....

miznagase · Post by **miznagase** » Apr 17th, '10, 07:25

i just watched the first episode again, and i'm starting to like the guy who plays linda

he's hot and a good actor

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 17th, '10, 07:49

vege-okonomiyaki wrote:
bmwracer wrote:
flamethunder85 wrote:Some updates:

2010015 Mezamashi - Eita Juri Live MAJOR SPOILER ALERT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adoozx10OCY

2010015 Bunka Geinoubu SPOILER ALERT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TDYlf8mi0c

20100412 Mezamashi - Sunao ni Narenakute Premiere Stage Greeting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdtW-34ZLLw
Downloading now... Thanks!
Anybody capture these? I waited too long and now the user has taken them down If someone could put them on megaupload or as a torrent I'd be very grateful!

Okay, here they are: http://www.sendspace.com/file/jge32n

noshadow31 · Post by **noshadow31** » Apr 17th, '10, 07:51

yeah that mysterious guy is nakaji's dad. it says so on the relationship chart on the official site so i'm posting this w/o the spoiler tag.

it's interesting how eita's character is such a flirt but, at the same time, somehow he's not a bad guy. audience cant hate him. guess this kind of thing only happens in dramas.

avieamber · Post by **avieamber** » Apr 17th, '10, 08:19

i know this had nth to do with the thread but I just managed to get the file..and the problem is almost everytime I try to play these 1280x760 files, the video kinda lags. I'm using Media player Classic.

are there any other players that might prevent the lagging or it's just coz of my laptop speed not enough or sth...or is there any way to convert the file I DL to something smaller like the usual 720x360 versions. I'd prefer HQ qualities anytime but if it's gonna lag when I'm watching then I'd rather have the smaller version. Coz lagging is so so annoying!~

sorry for this rant, I'm hoping someone can give some opinions? Thanks in advance!!!~ Btw, I don't know why but i like the opening scene, kinda like LF, with that future-past thing.

vege-okonomiyaki · Post by **vege-okonomiyaki** » Apr 17th, '10, 11:20

vege-okonomiyaki wrote:
bmwracer wrote:
Anybody capture these? I waited too long and now the user has taken them down If someone could put them on megaupload or as a torrent I'd be very grateful!
Okay, here they are: http://www.sendspace.com/file/jge32n

Arigato!

Outside · Post by **Outside** » Apr 17th, '10, 13:04

ENG SOFTSUB IS OUUUUTTTT!!!!!
http://community.livejournal.com/goe_ss/218489.html

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 17th, '10, 15:20

Outside wrote:ENG SOFTSUB IS OUUUUTTTT!!!!!
http://community.livejournal.com/goe_ss/218489.html

Sugoi...!

Thanks for the heads up!

Sorvaseven · Post by **Sorvaseven** » Apr 17th, '10, 15:34

It seems some people have problems with the link. sea_starz15@livejournal was so friendly to upload it on following online-storages:

Alternative links

http://www.sendspace.com/file/fx3wtx
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9734HOI7
http://www.4shared.com/document/vI502A- ... e_Ep1.html

jixji · Post by **jixji** » Apr 17th, '10, 15:47

To make it easier on d-addicts go-ers, please download from here: http://www.d-addicts.com/forums/viewtop ... 69#1280469

If you guys can give us feedback about anything, that'd be awesome! ^^ The whole team stayed up until very late at night to get this out as fast as possible for our GOE;SS anniversary. ^^

JUYI · Post by **JUYI** » Apr 17th, '10, 15:59

avieamber wrote:i know this had nth to do with the thread but I just managed to get the file..and the problem is almost everytime I try to play these 1280x760 files, the video kinda lags. I'm using Media player Classic.

are there any other players that might prevent the lagging or it's just coz of my laptop speed not enough or sth...or is there any way to convert the file I DL to something smaller like the usual 720x360 versions. I'd prefer HQ qualities anytime but if it's gonna lag when I'm watching then I'd rather have the smaller version. Coz lagging is so so annoying!~

sorry for this rant, I'm hoping someone can give some opinions? Thanks in advance!!!~ Btw, I don't know why but i like the opening scene, kinda like LF, with that future-past thing.

haha okie... i'm HD-controlled as well thou i cap myself at 720p only. haha. ehm i'm using BS player... personally i think it handles 720p better than classic. IMHO la.. i'm using an old PC currently with only 512Mb ram! OMG ok i'm so technically-outdated but me getting a new lappie too ok! So far, i'm able to run it without much lag, very smooth i would say...so i guess ya computer can do even better. anyway, try to keep other applications closed when running ya video. of cos if there are better players. pls let me know too!

iruka92 · Post by **iruka92** » Apr 17th, '10, 16:17

So excited! JJ's first Japanese drama! (Lol) and Juri!!!
I LOVE JURI!

avieamber · Post by **avieamber** » Apr 17th, '10, 16:17

JUYI wrote:
avieamber wrote:i know this had nth to do with the thread but I just managed to get the file..and the problem is almost everytime I try to play these 1280x760 files, the video kinda lags. I'm using Media player Classic.

are there any other players that might prevent the lagging or it's just coz of my laptop speed not enough or sth...or is there any way to convert the file I DL to something smaller like the usual 720x360 versions. I'd prefer HQ qualities anytime but if it's gonna lag when I'm watching then I'd rather have the smaller version. Coz lagging is so so annoying!~

sorry for this rant, I'm hoping someone can give some opinions? Thanks in advance!!!~ Btw, I don't know why but i like the opening scene, kinda like LF, with that future-past thing.
haha okie... i'm HD-controlled as well thou i cap myself at 720p only. haha. ehm i'm using BS player... personally i think it handles 720p better than classic. IMHO la.. i'm using an old PC currently with only 512Mb ram! OMG ok i'm so technically-outdated but me getting a new lappie too ok! So far, i'm able to run it without much lag, very smooth i would say...so i guess ya computer can do even better. anyway, try to keep other applications closed when running ya video. of cos if there are better players. pls let me know too!

thanks for the suggestion! gonna try out BS player now xD Oh and thanks so so much for the soft subs

garcon · Post by **garcon** » Apr 17th, '10, 16:33

i really missed them together..i really cried watching the first episode--juri and eita reunited OMG!!!!!! i watched it without subs,even w.o understanding, but i kept smiling coz seeing them together in a drama is more than enough!

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 17th, '10, 17:16

avieamber wrote:i know this had nth to do with the thread but I just managed to get the file..and the problem is almost everytime I try to play these 1280x760 files, the video kinda lags. I'm using Media player Classic.

are there any other players that might prevent the lagging or it's just coz of my laptop speed not enough or sth...or is there any way to convert the file I DL to something smaller like the usual 720x360 versions. I'd prefer HQ qualities anytime but if it's gonna lag when I'm watching then I'd rather have the smaller version. Coz lagging is so so annoying!~

sorry for this rant, I'm hoping someone can give some opinions? Thanks in advance!!!~ Btw, I don't know why but i like the opening scene, kinda like LF, with that future-past thing.

I think it probably has to do with your CPU and/or video card... You should close any and all other programs that are running to give MPC maximum CPU time...

I've just upgraded my desktop to a dual core Athlon X2 from a single-core Athlon XP and the videos play without a problem...

miznagase · Post by **miznagase** » Apr 17th, '10, 18:03

garcon wrote:i really missed them together..i really cried watching the first episode--juri and eita reunited OMG!!!!!! i watched it without subs,even w.o understanding, but i kept smiling coz seeing them together in a drama is more than enough!

omg i know exactly what you're talking about

this is juri and eita's eighth collaboration together, and i love it

hopefully there are many more to come

Salz · Post by **Salz** » Apr 17th, '10, 19:18

yes i hope this is not their last collaboration, hopefully more to come in the future, if not in a drama they should also do another movie together<33
i don't think i would ever get tired of their pairing ever

beside that, the two of them is two of the most versatile actors ever and there is never a trace of past character in their recent acting, everything is the opposite of their past character and they always bring new breath in each character given to them<33
that is why for me their pairing could never get old no matter how many times they paired up because their past character never get in their way to portray new roles and they always give a fresh feeling for each new roles with better chemistry each times

avieamber · Post by **avieamber** » Apr 18th, '10, 03:53

just done with ep1

and btw, it's funny how the video works after I play it with the subs. and I tried to minimize other applications, the lagging is gone. Thanks for all the opinions before!~

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 18th, '10, 04:33

avieamber wrote:and btw, it's funny how the video works after I play it with the subs. and I tried to minimize other applications, the lagging is gone. Thanks for all the opinions before!~

Yeah, if you have too many programs running simultaneously, it slows down the CPU from playing the video correctly....

stolenxkisses · Post by **stolenxkisses** » Apr 18th, '10, 05:11

Salz wrote:beside that, the two of them is two of the most versatile actors ever and there is never a trace of past character in their recent acting, everything is the opposite of their past character and they always bring new breath in each character given to them<33

Totally hearing you here. It's amazing how different they are from Takeru and Ruka, and how different they are from their characters in Summer Time Machine Blues! It's really cool watching Eita take the lead now, when he used to just stare at Juri from afar ;) Somehow I like their characters in Summer Time Machine Blues best -- I think it was their first time acting together, and they were just so sweet!

miznagase · Post by **miznagase** » Apr 18th, '10, 05:19

avieamber wrote:just done with ep1

omg...nakaji and Haru just sizzled on screen!!!~ even if they were just walking together on the street, the chemistry is beyond words! Total awesomeness.

Nakaji is a loveable character, totally made my fav. Along with Haru of course. And am I the only one who thinks that there were this particular scene where Juri kinda acts like Nodame especially the part where she was confessing to her friend that she might like Nakaji in the beginning before they met. I really sense some Nodame in there lol...

The other characters are fine. I think JaeJoong is kinda funny and to think he has a crush on Haru and the things he does. I'm gonna give him the benefit of the doubt atm since he did fine in the first episode. And omg...the obasan boss from that mag company totally creeps me out!!!~ and that kiss was gross. really gross. yuck...

All in all, I'm totally gonna LOVE this show. I can't wait to see how Haru and Nakaji's relationship developes from now on. and at Haru's quote of the episode " Half-permanent" when Nakaji asks her whether the "goodbye" is meant to be forever or not. Her character is so adorable! Total contrast from Ruka and Nodame.

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 18th, '10, 06:34

stolenxkisses wrote: Somehow I like their characters in Summer Time Machine Blues best -- I think it was their first time acting together, and they were just so sweet!

They were both in Orange Days, but I'm not sure if they were ever on screen together... And then there's that Calbee CM...

stolenxkisses · Post by **stolenxkisses** » Apr 18th, '10, 07:13

bmwracer wrote:They were both in Orange Days, but I'm not sure if they were ever on screen together... And then there's that Calbee CM...

Yes!

The Calbee CM is damn cute. Also, they never appear together in Orange Days... I went through the whole series for them

Summer Time Machine Blues is the first for me!

Also, watching the whole thing with subs makes the episode make a whole lot more coherent sense... I wish Eita's character wouldn't lead Juri on so much. I don't think he means it, either, but...

Btw,

chokubi · Post by **chokubi** » Apr 18th, '10, 07:56

Ayisha · Post by **Ayisha** » Apr 18th, '10, 08:10

I finally got to watch the first episode with subs and I really liked it. This drama is definitely one of the series I'm going to continue watching this season.

totemokakkoii · Post by **totemokakkoii** » Apr 18th, '10, 12:28

i really like the drama, kinda remind me of Love Shuffle..

i dun care if the rating is good or bad... i am definitely going to watch on...

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 18th, '10, 16:29

totemokakkoii wrote:i dun care if the rating is good or bad... i am definitely going to watch on...

Yes.

L'Arc · Post by **L'Arc** » Apr 18th, '10, 17:05

I like the BGM in this drama, specially:

Hope they include it in the OST.

stolenxkisses · Post by **stolenxkisses** » Apr 18th, '10, 17:12

L'Arc wrote:I like the BGM in this drama. Hope they include it in the OST.

I hope so too

But I think other than the few original songs composed for the drama (e.g. Weaver's 'Hard to Say I Love You'), a lot of them are actually songs taken from other places, which will probably not be released again in a CD.

Perhaps this is the time to pimp the OST compilation project -- or more accurately, BGM compilation ;) So that we can have our own unofficial OST.

In other news, countdown to the next episode: 4 days! Add a day or two for subs.

Sakuya · Post by **Sakuya** » Apr 19th, '10, 00:27

I thought the first episode was pretty boring actually.

But the last time I've seen Ueno Juri's drama was Last Friends and her character here is totally different. She's such a great actress! But I'd love to watch more.

Was anyone else annoyed by the weird boxes transitions thing they do throughout the episode?

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 19th, '10, 01:24

Sakuya wrote:I thought the first episode was pretty boring actually. But the last time I've seen Ueno Juri's drama was Last Friends and her character here is totally different. She's such a great actress! But I'd love to watch more.

Hmm, I wasn't bored in the least, though I thought some of the stuff was rather cliche, like the final scene... There was a lot of stuff going on in the first episode... I hope they'll be able to flesh it all out in 11(?) episodes.

Was anyone else annoyed by the weird boxes transitions thing they do throughout the episode?

Not me.

It was just a stylistic touch by the director....

miznagase · Post by **miznagase** » Apr 19th, '10, 01:50

bmwracer wrote:Hmm, I wasn't bored in the least, though I thought some of the stuff was rather cliche, like the final scene... There was a lot of stuff going on in the first episode... I hope they'll be able to flesh it all out in 11(?) episodes.

yeah, there's a lot going on and a lot of unanswered questions from the first episode...

noichang · Post by **noichang** » Apr 19th, '10, 02:04

i like it so far. although i'll have to see how it turns out after a few episodes.

Orion1986 · Post by **Orion1986** » Apr 19th, '10, 07:05

I'm liking it so far. Seems to have good production value, the cast is both good looking and seems to be doing well so far in the acting department too. Of course, it's a joy to watch Eita and Juri-chan together.

The story seems intriguing and keeps you interested. It loosely reminds me of Love Shuffle, but thankfully, it doesn't have its lame humor and general comedic tone it had in the beginning. I didn't like that there. Also, the characters here seem more normal and so do their problems.

The music, as said, is very nice. I reeeeeally want to know what song it was playing at the end of the episode

I do hope they'll make a compilation soundtrack and have all those songs there because they are all very nice.

Can't wait for the next one.

voldemort · Post by **voldemort** » Apr 19th, '10, 07:59

Sakuya wrote:I thought the first episode was pretty boring actually.

Yeah a lot of expected cliches, but also a lot of mysteries and questions raised. So maybe it will be more interesting than the basic love drama.

But the last time I've seen Ueno Juri's drama was Last Friends and her character here is totally different. She's such a great actress!

Yeah, I found her acting pretty boring in nodame, but now that was her character in that drama ;) She was very very good in last friends. Hard to recognize her in this drama when one has in mind her last friends role! That's probably what qualifies her as a good actress ;)

Was anyone else annoyed by the weird boxes transitions thing they do throughout the episode?

Yeah I was annoyed! Especially at the very beginning of the episode, I was afraid it would last all the episode long with so many transitions, it was making the screen very hard to understand! But it quiet down after few minutes! So as transition once in a while, it's fine ;)

Issy · Post by **Issy** » Apr 19th, '10, 08:22

i was going to watch it raw but i just read that sub for ep1 is out but i can't find it. can i get some help please???

XrayMind · Post by **XrayMind** » Apr 19th, '10, 08:39

Issy wrote:i was going to watch it raw but i just read that sub for ep1 is out but i can't find it. can i get some help please???

I will make it hard for you. Go watch the RAW and wait for the English title shown just before the Japanese title. Then come back here and look for the English subtitles under the English title.

OK, the easy way, go to the 1st message of this discussion thread and you should see the English title in the picture.

Issy · Post by **Issy** » Apr 19th, '10, 08:57

XrayMind wrote:
Issy wrote:i was going to watch it raw but i just read that sub for ep1 is out but i can't find it. can i get some help please???
I will make it hard for you. Go watch the RAW and wait for the English title shown just before the Japanese title. Then come back here and look for the English subtitles under the English title.

OK, the easy way, go to the 1st message of this discussion thread and you should see the English title in the picture.

so sorry if my questione looks very lazy but i looked (seriously), well, i just woken up and this is the most my eyes/brain can find/look first thing in the morning.

oh, and i tried to keep up with this thread but with new post poping out every half second, it was proven to be a hard task.

Ethlenn · Post by **Ethlenn** » Apr 19th, '10, 09:33

Issy, dear, Japanese subs are here:
http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_84307.htm

MisS Lonliah · Post by **MisS Lonliah** » Apr 19th, '10, 09:43

hi Issy ^^
Hard to Say I Love You (ENG SUBS) (1 of 11)

MisS Lonliah · Post by **MisS Lonliah** » Apr 19th, '10, 09:48

XrayMind wrote:
Issy wrote:i was going to watch it raw but i just read that sub for ep1 is out but i can't find it. can i get some help please???
I will make it hard for you. Go watch the RAW and wait for the English title shown just before the Japanese title. Then come back here and look for the English subtitles under the English title.

what a creative solution!

Romance · Post by **Romance** » Apr 19th, '10, 11:16

Liking it so far, hope it wont disappoint in following eps!

Issy · Post by **Issy** » Apr 19th, '10, 12:02

@E-chan, miss S L

thanks alot for spoon fed reply.

i think i will use English subs for now (much more easier to understand

)

now that i had my morning coffee, i'm all back to my senses.

SSpiegel · Post by **SSpiegel** » Apr 19th, '10, 12:37

I also found the first episode a bit boring. And the transitions... really annoying! Felt trendy, but unnecessary. But I'll keep watching because I love Eita to bits!

Jaejoong was pretty awkward, but, surprisingly, I found Ueno Juri very awkward, too. I don't think this character suits her, everything just felt so forced. Maybe it will get better once the story develops, and there will be some character development also.

Eita was lovely as usual, but I kind of felt I'd already seen this character. Kind of cool, but conflicted, or something. The character does suit him, tho.

JUYI · Post by **JUYI** » Apr 19th, '10, 12:55

yeah the description 'awkward'... i think haru's meant to be that way... as i recollect how the scriptwriter describes haru to be... juri's acting falls into place....

and eita well... he did steal the limeline lol. he's good! jaejoong's character 's cute too.

of cos i think we should just watch on haha! yeah i await 2nd epi!

Mugatu · Post by **Mugatu** » Apr 19th, '10, 13:06

watched the first ep yesterday. it sure looks interesting! however, the korean guy isn't believable at all.. don't like the character at all. other than that it looks good!

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 19th, '10, 13:39

voldemort wrote:Yeah, I found her acting pretty boring in nodame, but now that was her character in that drama ;)

Ehhhhhh?

Mugatu wrote: however, the korean guy isn't believable at all.. don't like the character at all.

I feel the same way... The character is such a little wimp... Just like Nishikido Ryo's character in Last Friends.

stolenxkisses · Post by **stolenxkisses** » Apr 19th, '10, 15:18

JUYI wrote:yeah the description 'awkward'... i think haru's meant to be that way... as i recollect how the scriptwriter describes haru to be... juri's acting falls into place....

I do agree with this. I read somewhere that Juri was supposed to play a 24-year-old who'd never had a boyfriend. For someone as adorable as Juri, there were doubts that she would be able to pull it off -- but she did so, marvelously and awkwardly. She makes you believe that she never had a boyfriend before, even though her characters are so lovely.

About Jaejoong, for someone who's not a fan, I thought he played his quiet character very well. Or perhaps I'm just biased because his character expressed interest in Juri so quickly, and this only based on their Twitter interactions. I have a weakness for anyone who has a weakness for Juri.

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 19th, '10, 15:41

stolenxkisses wrote:
JUYI wrote:yeah the description 'awkward'... i think haru's meant to be that way... as i recollect how the scriptwriter describes haru to be... juri's acting falls into place....
I do agree with this. I read somewhere that Juri was supposed to play a 24-year-old who'd never had a boyfriend. For someone as adorable as Juri, there were doubts that she would be able to pull it off -- but she did so, marvelously and awkwardly. She makes you believe that she never had a boyfriend before, even though her characters are so lovely.

Yeah, hard to believe, but I think Juri-chan played the awkward girl quite well.

I have a weakness for anyone who has a weakness for Juri.

Would that include me?

miznagase · Post by **miznagase** » Apr 19th, '10, 16:11

bmwracer wrote:
Mugatu wrote: however, the korean guy isn't believable at all.. don't like the character at all.
I feel the same way... The character is such a little wimp... Just like Nishikido Ryo's character in Last Friends.

haha, don't be hatin

and i agree with you guys about jaejoong's acting.
he should just stick with singing and dancing

SSpiegel · Post by **SSpiegel** » Apr 19th, '10, 16:29

JUYI wrote:yeah the description 'awkward'... i think haru's meant to be that way... as i recollect how the scriptwriter describes haru to be... juri's acting falls into place....

Yeah, I get that, but that's not the kind of awkward I meant. More like, she was trying very hard, and it just didn't look right to me. It didn't feel natural.

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 19th, '10, 19:24

This should knock everyone's socks off:

Credit: mayeve/Baidu

MisS Lonliah · Post by **MisS Lonliah** » Apr 19th, '10, 20:56

bmwracer wrote:This should knock everyone's socks off:

Credit: mayeve/Baidu

she looks really HOT, but his hair is a bit annoying as usual

Issy · Post by **Issy** » Apr 19th, '10, 22:08

just started watching ep1 with subs,

Was anyone else annoyed by the weird boxes transitions thing they do throughout the episode?

YES. Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry annoying and distracting. we are not amused

bmwracer · Post by **bmwracer** » Apr 19th, '10, 22:34

MisS Lonliah wrote:
bmwracer wrote:This should knock everyone's socks off:

Credit: mayeve/Baidu
she looks really HOT, but his hair is a bit annoying as usual

Thing is, it's not who you think it is.

koalachan · Post by **koalachan** » Apr 19th, '10, 23:57

hey...does anyone know what is the title of the song played at around 7.00? who is the singer? that song is so cool!!

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