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Opinions on the characters are split. Some found the female lead, Hinana, to be a "one-dimensional" honors student, while others appreciated her naive yet determined personality. The male lead, Kaede, is often praised for his unique antics and hidden, "ridiculous" personality.

For a closer look at the film's tone and chemistry between the leads, you can watch this subtitled clip:

The movie is noted for its "nuanced and versatile" story after the first 30 minutes, despite its initially "lazy" or "cheesy" feel.

Many viewers noted that the lead actors have strong chemistry and look good together, which helps carry the film through its more predictable moments.