Saiai Episodes 1~7

I am surprised no one is subbing this. Saiai reminds me of Byakuyakou in that both are stories about people trying to run away from certain horrific events in the past. Yoshitaka Yuriko grew up in beautiful Shirakawago with her father who ran the dorm there and her brother.

Something happened, Yoshitaka Yuriko's father died and she ended up moving in with her rich mother and then becomes the president of Sanada Wellness.

Yoshitaka Yuriko and Daiki were in love back in Shirakawago and were separated before they could do anything. Rule no.1 of jdoramas, don't beat around the bush with confessions because you never know when a murder will separate you for 15 years.

Now Daiki is a police detective investigating the murder of father of a son who disappeared in Shirakawago 15 years ago. Saiai is basically a people who were once in love are now cop and no.1 suspect in a murder with Arata as Yoshitaka Yuriko's right hand man and lawyer. 

Comparing this with Shinhannin Flag, Saiai is a very straight forward story and you can guess many things from the first half while Shinhannin Flag plays up every red flag. I am enjoying Saiai more because its more about character moments and Yoshitaka Yuriko is really good.

I love the cast except for Daiki's partner. Sakuma Yui is way too freaking young to be a detective. It feels like they cast her to make her agency happy or something. 

Did I mention I love any scene with Shirakawago in it? I love Shirakawago and can't believe its been 3 years since we last went there! Can't wait to go back during summer!

First half of Saiai has been all right. Arata has been the perfect lawyer but I can't wait for his revelation. Like Shinhannin Flag, how good the show will be will depend on how it finishes but I quite enjoyed the tension between Yoshitaka Yuriko and Daiki. Watchable.