Prepare for cheesiness and emoness!
Weeks after I watched Tokyo Marble Chocolate, I still wondered why I loved it so much. Despite having said my thoughts on the OAV in my review, I can’t help but think there’s got to be a deeper reason why it pierced through the depths of my heart. I wasn’t able to give this much thought, until Owen brought about the idea of a Personal TMC post for the ABC Valentine’s special, as we reflect on the show and how it relates to our personal lives.
It didn’t take me long to find out the answer to this from my TMC-loving heart. Let’s just say I was able to relate to both Yuudai and Chizuru, the stars of the show. Surprising as it may seem, I found myself being in both ends of the spectrum, though not in a romantic relationship setting. I’m a romance n00b like Eriko after all, though not as eccentric and lacking in common sense.
Relax and unwind, do not set any expectations. Allow yourself to be immersed into the show, and appreciate the love it brings~
Watch the guy part first, which I felt to have better transition despite the missing girl’s story part in between. And, I think it’d be better for you to see the girl as [...]