Rich Man, Poor Woman

I can’t remember why I watched Rich Man, Poor Woman but I regret watching it late. I’ve already read posts about this J-Drama but I just didn’t take notice. I didn’t even thought of including this in the drama list that I will watch.

But here was the second surprise. I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the story and I was able to relate to some of the characters’ personalities, or characters. Yes, I could even relate to Natsui Makoto (Ishihara Satomi), just not her chasing personality and too straightforward character. I am not that. I am not too bold with confrontations. Still, I admire her boldness and optimism. I can even relate to Hyuga’s prosopagnosia condition.

As for Hyuga Toru (Oguri Shun), I’m amazed with his dedication to his craft. It’s funny how he goes too focused with the task at hand. His childishness is also amusing, except when he’s being selfish and brat. But I admire his kindness, his loyalty to his friend. Despite his personality, something within him is really admirable. If it happened to me, it might take me time to recover.

One of the most unforgettable scenes involving Hyuga would be his visit to Todai. It was too much for me to bear. Yes, I cried of too much laughter.

It was nice to see Asari Yosuke again in a drama, in a lighter one. I’ve already seen him in >Code Blue. I hated him as Fujikawa Kazuo in that medical drama, but I’m fine with his character as Yasuoka Michiya in Rich Man, Poor Woman.

Like most Japanese dramas, Rich Man, Poor Woman left me with rocking words. I mean, those statements that hit me bulls eye. Close. I think what Hyuga said in third episode makes sense. If you’re going to give up anyway, do it soon. Stop wasting time, that’s what he didn’t said but I believe he was implying.

Natsui also said something sensible, though she was only quoting someone. It was nice and refreshing. It was on Episode 5 when they were testing a product. That visit was actually nice. I enjoyed that episode. The interaction with the locals and elders were fun.  I also like that retired artist, whose name I already forgot.

In the 6th episode, the ‘younger’ Hyuga said something that I love. It makes sense. One should not put a tag price on one’s value. Sure, results are important but financial results do not define everything. The real value of something and someone will never really measured by any figures.

“You think our worth is only about how much we can make?” When he said those words, my admiration for Hyuga increased. Of course, mine is not like his colleagues and employees. I didn’t overestimate him. Perhaps those around him hasn’t seen someone like him before.

There was another line that would be a great reminder of the value of things. Elders have always said that those things that cost us no sweat can easily disappear whereas those we’ve achieved through tears and sweat will be there to stay.

“It was made in an instant… it disappeared in an instant.”

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Originally posted on: 3 July 2013

Reposted on: 5 August 2013