The ending (Live action)

nabara said:
i watched the live adaptation more than a week ago and i’m still thinking about the ending. i, too, have never read the actual novel but i’d like to think that he ran away just for the sake of his own convenience. not everyone can bear taking care of someone like josee. and he did chicken out of taking josee to the memorial service, as implied by his brother. but hey, i could be completely wrong.

tho, i do wonder what would’ve happened if tsuneo listened to what josee was saying in the love hotel. two people like them may look like they were made for each other, yet it doesn’t always work out in the end.

judging by the trailer for the anime, seems like its overall vibe would be rather dream-like, which i don’t mind. nevertheless, i hope the movie’s approach will also convey some level of realism like the live adaptation. can’t wait to have my heart gutted again🥳✌🏼

Kingsman117 said:


No I think you are pretty spot in with your interpretation of Tsuneo there. I think the scene shortly after where he realizes he will never see her again pretty much conveyed his feelings for her. He'd found the girl he loved, he just couldn't commit. I'm glad that hotel scene happened and that Josee was able to continue with her life. Not the happiest of endings, but certainly a very realistic one. Interested to see where the anime will take it.

For the record, I'm unable to read the light novel, is it much different to the film?

nabara said:

same, i’m so glad i got to hear josee’s thoughts regarding their relationship even tho i already kinda know what would happen next. i think i still broke down along with tsuneo haha. well like i said, i, unfortunately, couldn’t read the novel as well. there is no english edition, as far as i know. i would’ve read it by now if my japanese wasn’t so basic :(

Koshi_Inaba said:
There's a review on ANN, from the screening at Tokyo International Film Festival. According to the reviewer's post, the ending is different from the live action and in fact, the second half is a completely different movie.

nabara said:

I was really intrigued by this title (haven’t watch the live action) but had a horrible feeling the ending might play out that way - personally I can't handle it so have to spoil it in advance to get any enjoyment out of the experience. I do wonder though why so many stories opt for this kind of ending.. especially considering the rarity of someone who’s disabled, it would be really nice to see them get their ‘happily ever after’ ending.

nabara said:

okay, NOW i’m really intrigued holy shiiit. i wonder how josee and tsuneo’s relationship is going to play out in this adaptation. whatever conclusion they come up with, i hope it still does the original story justice and also stays realistic. but lowkey, okay maybe highkey, i just want these two characters to be happy despite anything that happens

Enrav1x said:
can they somehow change the ending or we have face the same ending any guesses?

Limiosa said:
Welp. i have watched the live action movie and it was good to me. i mean sure it wasnt a happy ending and thats how the reality in this world works. but im defo excited for the korean version and the anime adaptation.
I wish i could read the light novel too :(

Kingsman117 said:


I can't tell if I'm more anxious for the Korean remake or the Anime. Time will see which one I can see first.

Kingsman117 said:


What's wrong with realistic endings?

Nah I get where you are coming from though, It would be nice yet I don't want it to be cliché. There is a stark reality that people aren't often prepared to commit to this kind of relationship and the ending of the live action showed that.

In other news, Korea's adaptation is coming out this month so I'm definitely going to be watching that.