Beso travieso: Amor en Tokio

We get to find out in this enjoyable Japanese TV series. Mr. High IQ (Naoki) appears to have been infected by Love (Kotoko) when he offers her his first kiss, almost as a token to keep her engaged in the chase. But after that, and with more gentle persistence by Kotoko, we get to watch to see if she's the only one captivated.

Some might think Naoki is just a high IQ abuser of others not as intelligent as himself, and that might be true if his behavior did not change over time. But what happens is totally fun to watch (even though I had to read sub-text, being English-Irish American). "Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo" (Season 1 & 2 on Netflix) is an absolutely wonderful TV series for those who enjoy romantic comedies.

Actors *** Romance ***** Sidekicks *** Nagging Parents ***** Comedy *****

Kotoko (Honoka Miki) is a very average girl with very bad grades. On the first day of school, she sees Naoki (Yuki Furukawa), the most handsome and smartest boy in school, and falls in love with him.

But when her family home is destroyed by lightning she is forced to move into the same house of her crush. Kotoko's father and Naoki's are childhood friends.

With the help of Naoki's mother, who adores Kotoko, she tries to win Naoki's heart and not be the "nuisance" he thinks she is. Together they come up with the funniest way to get Naoki and Kotoko together.

The story is as cliche as it can get where two starkly opposite individuals are on a journey of love. The only difference is that the girl is the first one to fall in love with the cold hearted snob. The comic timing of the the lead actress is super fun to watch and is sure to put you in splits at various moments. The over the top love and clinging attitude of the girl is sometimes hard to comprehend but still i would say it is a light hearted watch. The male lead does justice to this character but I felt he was shown a bit too cold even as the show progressed. I really wished a more warmer side of his in the next season. It would have been lovely if a little bit of his emotional side were also conveyed to the audience.

I'll admit I started watching this just cos I wanted something fun and light, and didn't expect to like it un-ironically. But I got hooked on it pretty quickly. The actors all play their roles very well, and the characters are likable (even cold Naoki grows a bit). I love the over-the-top comedy acting and silly, clean humour of the show. The romance is played well, and the characters grow a little as the show goes on, so that you really get into their lives and wonder how things will turn out for them. It's just put together quite well, and is a really enjoyable show to watch.

This J-Drama is so addictive. The characters are what makes it so addicting. Funny, sad and heartbreaking moments, this J-Drama has it all.