Title: There’s a Reason for the Love I’m Wearing, There is a Reason for the Love to Dress Up, Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte
Episodes: 10
Genre: Slice of Life, Romance, Drama, Cohabitation, Office, Food, Social Media
Story: 7 out of 10
Characters: 8 out of 10
Cinematography: 8 out of 10
Even though it doesn’t offer anything fresh, Japanese Drama Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte is a confy, warm drama with a sweet romance
Story
When Kurumi forgets to renew her lease, she finds a new place with her friend’s Koko’s help. However, she has to share it with four other people. On top of that, her beloved boss, whom she had a crush on for ages and she always strive to impress, quits and disappears. Now Kurumi will have to navigate on her own while getting to know her roommates.
Japanese Drama Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte is a cozy drama to watch, with some interesting twists here and there and many, though cliche, romantic, heart-racing moments.
The drama combines nicely food, business, social media hecticness, friendship, love, and family values. This blend results in a warm story with a relaxed pace and not too much drama.
Actually, the drama was produced mainly by the love triangle. The second lead spiced up the relationship that, even though it was formed early on, it was smoothly presented and was kept fresh through the small twists that the couple had to confront.
As a whole, the love story was sweet, realistic, though it needed to turn up a bit the intensity, as the couple had chemistry to support it.
The side characters, moreover, were a nice touch to add. They, moreover, didn’t stick to support and be friends with the main characters but had their own stories and romances to follow.
In addition, the social media trope was handled very well, as the drama showed both the fun side and the dark side of the internet popularity.
Characters
Kurumi works as a PR publisher at an interior design company. She had started her own social media accounts due to work, but she finds it fun now to keep up and increase her popularity. She also cares a lot about her looks, her clothes, and her makeup.
Kawaguchi Haruma was delightful and had strong chemistry with her partner.
Shun is a chef who strives to live a simple life. He is a minimalist who doesn’t approve of social media and he hardly ever uses a cell phone.
Yokohama Ryusei had an interesting character that was the perfect match for the main girl.
Watch Yokohama Ryusei in his other recent dramas JDrama Hajimete Koi wo Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi and JDrama Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru
Haruto is Shun’s cousin and an online counselor. He is a warm character who is trustworthy and friendly.
Maruyama Ryuhei was really sweet and he added warm vibes to the drama.
Ayaka is a young artist who, while struggling to become established. she works as a delivery for a supermarket. She is a mysterious character, who likes to keep to herself and express herself through her art.
Nakamura Anne, though her character was the most secretive one, created a nice balance to the mix.
Koko is Kurumi’s firend. She is the mother figure of the group, always caring for others.
Natsukawa Yui gave a good performance and she was a real mother hen.
Shogo is the CEO and founder of the company where Kurumi works. He is friendly and optimistic and he keeps giving signs to Kurumi that he likes her back, until he disappears.
Mukai Osamu was a good second lead and he created enough intensity with the male lead.
Cinematography
The drama was fast paced and they did a good job with the social media theme.
Overall
My overall rating for the Japanese Drama Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte is 8 out of 10. The drama is predictable, but enjoyable.
Check out the relationship map of the drama to get an idea on who’s who
K&J Reviews 
Great review! I enjoyed this drama too. I agree that even though the relaxing atmosphere is great it can still be more intense and dramatic.
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