Plot: When Akito meets Sakurai, he learns she has only six more months to live. Akito is also struggling with issues, but helping Sakurai also helps him take his mind off his own problems. The two grow fonder of each other, but there are a lot of unspoken feelings between them, and the clock is ticking.
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May 04, 2025
Tragic romances have become Takahiro Miki's signature style. It's a very specific niche I don't find too appealing, but I will say that Miki has found some ways to keep things interesting. Drawing Closer is another illness-based romance/drama, but thanks to the colorful presentation, it's not as bad as some others.
The performances are somewhat mediocre, and the construction of the plot is a little forced, but there are some genuinely touching moments. The presentation is pleasant, the pacing is fine, and the second half has a few emotional climaxes that kept me engaged. There are way better Japanese dramas out there, but I'd honestly expected worse.