Hanayome to Papa

I know I ought to be studying for the biology and chemistry tests on Tuesday, but I can’t resist the allure of publicising a Japanese drama I’ve recently discovered.  Furthermore, I feel that my preparation for the biology test is sufficient to pass.  I’ll be studying for the chemistry test after this and tomorrow I’ll  be going to Dhoby Ghaut to study with Chia Hao.  My standard in Chemistry requires the most attention, so I shall be mugging chemistry the whole of tomorrow.

I discovered Hanayome to Papa about a week ago while browsing through Mysoju’s collection of dramas.  Apparently, I had overlooked this drama during my previous searches for nice dramas to watch on various websites such as Dramawiki.  This drama has turned out to be my second favourite Japanese drama, losing out to the one and only Nodame Cantabile.

Basically, it’s a romance/family comedy involving themes related to family issues, love and work.  I think I’m making it sound a little boring, but do not be mistaken, it is hilarious.  Similar to several Japanese shows, this drama attempts to tackle on the importance of family values and the intensely strong bond between a father and daughter. I love this drama because of its simplicity.  There are no love triangles that are commonly seen in Korean dramas that complicate matters and cause much agony to the viewers.  However, there were problems in the drama that nearly resulted in the collapse of their romance.  Fortunately, everything turns out well as usual.

It stars Ishihara Satomi as Aiko, the female lead, and Taguchi Junnosuke as her love interest.  A really tall old guy, Tokito Saburo, plays the role of the strict but loving father of Aiko.  Aiko’s father has 5 house rules for her to follow such as a 7pm curfew and prohibition of relationships with the opposite gender.  These rules add lots of humour into the show.  Aiko is portrayed as an adorable and honest girl, while her love interest (Seiji) is equally cute and silly.  You should watch this show at your own leisure when you get sick of studying.  I recommend it.

Anyway, Fabian’s family got free tickets to the FIR concert on Friday and he asked me to go with him.  He said he asked me only after offering the ticket to Terence and Ian because he knew I would readily agree.  Indeed I did agree to go with him, but now I’m wondering if I should.  I decided to give Singfest a miss because I felt it was too close to the exams, but the FIR concert is even nearer to the impendning prelims.  Oh well, but it’s free…