When exactly did Naoki felt something for Kotoko? 

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The way this drama is still getting this much attention to this day It’s really my comfort drama

Too bad the drama didn't show Naoki teaching most of Class F after the students and Kotoko begged him. That would perfectly show how much he cared, low-key, for Kotoko. Him tolerating an entire group of not-so-bright students take a toll on an introvert who cannot stand slow people.

I’m glad people are noticing that Naoki always liked Kotoko, most of his attitude problems towards her were rooted in jealousy and embarrassment. The thing is we don’t notice at the first watch because we’re seeing it from Kotoko's pov and she’s dense, so we the viewers are dense too.

Honestly, in my opinion, when she first confessed he couldn't be bothered with her. Kotoko with her father moving in with his family was when he unconsciously decided that he wanted to get to know her... him reading the letter was when he decided to "give her a chance" ...

Your entire channel is dedicated to understanding THE Irie Naoki POV??? Where were u when I was a teenager huhu would've binged watched your videos to no end. Here's a new subbie for you 🤩

Man this show needs another sequel but this time it should be Naoki's POV BTW I love watching your analysis video 💓💓

As an introvert myself I knew he liked her the minute she confessed. His heartbeat skipped a beat but he was embarrassed and shy because he didn’t know what to do with that feeling, and most likely try to push it down.

I would love to see your translations on the full versions of the series ( both S1 and S2 ) because your analysis gave me more in depth understanding of the series more. You see i am a fan of the series. Been rewatching it multiple times. And also leaves my own analysis on his character development over a lot of mischievous kiss videos you see on the internet for people to understand him more as what the writer wanted it too. FUN FACT : KAORU TADA WAS THE SERIES ADVISOR FOR THIS VERSION AND HE WAS THE HUSBAND OF THE OG WRITER WHO WROTE THIS WAY BACK 1996. ACTUALLY AS PEOPLE NOTICED THE STORY WAS INCOMPLETE BECAUSE THE WRITTER DIED IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE SHE COULD FINISH THE FINAL DRAFT. AND AS A MEMORY OF HER. HER HUSBAND WANTED TO HAVE ANOTHER VERSION OF THE SERIES TOLD IN HIS POV. HE MADE THE CHARACTER MORE FLAWED, AND UNPERFECT AS HE WAS NOT THE PERFECT MAN HIS WIFE THOUGHT HE IS. AFTER SO MANY YEARS HE STILL WANTED FOR HIS NAME TO STAND NEXT TO HERS AND THAT'S ONE OF HIS MAJOR REASONS FOR REBOOTING THE SERIES. UP TO THIS , HE DIDN'T REMARRY ANYONE AND WAS CAREFULLY CENTERED HIS LOVE AND ATTENTION TO KOTOKO'S TESTAMENT OF HER LOVE FOR HIM. AND THAT'S KOTOMI. THEIR ONE AND ONLY DAUGHTER. IT'S SAD THAT AFTER KOTOKOMI TURNED 5 YEARS OLD HER MOM DIED JUST LIKE KOTOKO EXPERIENCED IT HERSELF.

1:39 I think Kotoko said it silently (inner voice) " irie-kun koto ga suki desu" But Irie knows that the letter Kotoko brought was a love letter

Actually, I desagree a little bit. I know that all the versions have something different but are based on the same story. I think that everything started to change for Naoki when he taugh Kotoko. Yes, she desesperated him a lot, but at the same time she was showing him her persistance and determination to win him the bet. I guess that change a little bit the perception that Irie had bout the noisy and annoying Kotoko to a better one. And naturally he started to feel comfortable with her by living together to the point to sleep infront of her. And that comfortable feeling, with the past of the time, make him feel free to joke with her, pay attention and take care of her in its way. And Long short story, he felt for her uncounciously and he realized when he was jealous of Kinchan. So in other Words, theres no exactly point to say when he felt for her bc it was naturally and progressive. But we can say that everything change and those two started to get closer after the teaching lessons.

I agree with a lot of your assessment, yet I can't help thinking that his interest and curiosity with her piqued a little earlier than the love letter. My thought is that Kotoko, Jinko, and Satomi were well known around the entire class for their loud talking and bubbly personalities. Kotoko may have caught his attention just because she is very cute and noticable. That may be one of the reasons he stopped to pick up her test papers when she dropped them. As an introvert who doesn't like to make small talk with unnecessary people, why would he have taken the time to initiate a short conversation with her even if he ended up insulting her? He specifically asked her if she was in class F. I think he knew who she was before she gave him the letter. His interest only grew after he found out that she liked him and moved into his house.

This is the drama that i always rewatch in every year. The 'poop poop poop' bgm everytime they together, is such a earworm 😅😅

I don’t know why my most favorite scene was when kotoko and irie fought and kotoko let all her anger out, it’s just satisfying

I love you're doing these POV's from Naoki side 😍😍 most of my friends don't get why I love this drama so much, including the Taiwanese version, this also my favorite❤ Naoki have been showing subtle hints everywhere, Kotoko is the one oblivious to them 😂😂

Same thought. When i watched other version, it became clear to me he started his feelings from the very beginning when she confessed with a letter.

I’ve watched this series over and over since it is my absolute favorite story. I don’t really understand the concept or agree that he developed feelings for her when she gave him the letter and confessed. Like he stated in the episode (and I believe in the manga?) he knew he felt something for her when she stated she was going to stop loving him. All this time she’s been pestering him, showing her affection, and doing everything she can to win him over and the moment she told him she was going to give up and forget about him, he did not expect that and it made him frustrated. If you watch a couple of the scenes/previous episodes before their first kiss, he asked her a few times if she was out with Kin Chan and he always kept his eyes on them when they were together. He definitely displayed jealousy since she was giving her attention to Kin Chan during those moments and not him. It was definitely her persistence that won him over but I do believe he was developing feelings for her over time. I mean, come on. She was literally the only girl that got turned down by him so many times and yet continued to chase after him. I feel like there’s so much more to explain but it’s 11:57 at night and I don’t feel like typing the rest out lol.

Watching this made me realise I was introvert and didn't know how much my husband suffered. He onĺy had guts to tell me I am like a stone when we had already three kids 😢😢😢

This is my favorite Japanese drama since I was in middle school! But sadly, the ending in season 2 seems like they fast forward everything. But I admit I really miss this one. it's time to rewatch it again >.< I'm so glad I found your RU-vid account while scrolling here 💕

Ahh now it make so much sense as to why he gave her money. Also, I’ve seen the Korean version too many times, Baek Seung Jo’s facial expressions are different for the money part that I just used to think he was insulting her.

I dont think he started liking her when she confessed. Because if so, he would've fallen head over heels with all the girls that confessed to him

I really liked your videos! Do you plan to do analyses of the season 2 of itazurana kiss too? I would love to see

Haha we share similar opinion about this, i also think he felt something as early as 1st ep but of coz we know how cold n aloof he's to see the reason behind that....i've seen this drama couple of times for sevral yrs so i can confidently stick to my own pov

im telling you the scene where she called him out for having no friends, is when he felt impressed by her attitude and bravery. The smirk he gave before walking off screams 'damn girl' 😂😂

I’m just love how she keep pointing out the jealousy

5:56 honestly same Noaki I’m so surprised as hell that’s what you get tho

OMG after watching your explanation, I want to erase my memory to experiences watch this series like for the first time again! Best version in my heart ❤😊

1:25 Naoki could “hear” Kotoko say “I love you” often because he read her confession where she made it clear, remember he has an identic memory so it would be as if he was hearing it again each time he thought about her letter.

Lol the fact that he learned jealousy in S2 lmao. He jas been jelous for 16 ep yet.... Hahhahahahaha

finally a channel with a community that loves this drama as much as i do 😭😭😭😭

I'm a psych student thanks for the citation. I really appreciated it hihi ❤

¡Por fin un video donde sí se ponen a ver el punto de vista de Naoki! Cansada estoy de ver cómo hablan pestes de él diciendo que es un insensible, que no ama a Kotoko y tantas cosas más. Gracias por tu trabajo en este video.

Thank you so much for this playlist of Chronological Order of Analyses. Much appreciated. Are you a Communication Skills Coach or perhaps a Social Psychologist?

I totally love this drama that I can watch it forever but I hope there is a season 3...

I really love your explanations and finally have the reason to rewatch my comfort jdrama

In season 2, when Kotoko confrontation with Rika, there is flashback between Kotoko and Naoki when they are first met. I thought, Naoki little bit interest to Kotoko, because Kotoko was easy and relax when she know her exam result not good. Kotoko mood still good. And when kotoko's house was destroyed by meteor, and irie father asked to all family how if aihara live with them, i thought Naoki easy to say yes, thats why he tasted Kotoko with money.

huhu I love u so much, this is the sixth time I've watched all of Itazuranakiss's season since 2015. I always see how Naoki shows his love for Kotoko, but I never knew he really fell in love with her when? Tks so much for analyzing in detail all of his actions. love you and let's analyze more and more.

Thank you for the analysis. I watch them many times to get a clearer understanding of my ownself.

My theory is: his first love was not kotoko, was kotoko's coffee 😂😂😂

Hi! I'm your subscriber. I love itakiss more through your channel.it helps me understand the series more.Good luck more power!

I think I kinda relate about the coffee stuff 😂. My SO said I make him coffee better than him making for himself. ❤ Thank for your analyses.❤

I remember trying to find this out in playful kiss and they kiss again and with this one I think it’s different in every version

controversial (not really) opinion but small talk is just code word for getting to know someone. If you do want to talk about deeper matters, is just deeper or just things you actually want to talk about with someone without actually acknowledging them? I think the series is more effective in showing smaller gestures but it still feels like they're trapped within a situation that they don't really want to be in, and Kotoko is groveling for even the smallest bit of affection (which if it weren't for the show playing it off as comedy, feels like a tragedy)

This drama is my comfort series when I feel so down 🥺💕

I love this pointing out what is going on his mind

I'm one of your followers on tiktok, and i already subscribe this yt channel.. looking forward for your update on this channel to understanding irie naoki pov 💕💕💕

clown of the decade must have been given to Naoki Irie🤦🏻‍♀️

I am loving your channel so much 😂

If only I understood the lessons at school the same way I understand this theory 😔, also I didn't notice the ✨details✨ until I watch this

Naoki lowkey doing a javanese praphase “witing tersno jalaran soko kulino” 😂

unrelated to the context of the video but the scene at 2:52 cracks me up every time lol

NOOO u make me want to rewatch this series 😭😭😭

I love your analysis!!!! New subscriber

Great content!

you know what's sad? I cant remember the when so now I think I've watched this video over 5x because of that.... sadge to say the least. I need to make mental notes ah right the letter, forced studying, then coffee^^ also why is she so loud??

Well he acted good then

5:09 the one who wins is the one with most polite insults?

Since she said i love u once and only in the letter from that whst i get is he read the letter multiple times????

I want more

4:42 I just how he nominated himself as god and she’s his property and she’s like uhhh yeah no not gonna happen

May I know which ep was that at 1:00

idkkk I still feel like he COULD'VE tried o express his feelings more(???)

mhie its meeee👋

Honestly hated mischievous kiss just because how mind-numbingly painful it was to watch as a queer person who can tolerate a very limited range of cishet media but your analysis of this show gives it a much better impression

Same thoughts. 😭