Hufflepuff recommends…

Those who know me know that throughout these past six months I’ve developed a real obsession for Japan, the Japanese culture, the language and, of course, the Japanese boys/men (who are definitely not short!). And because of my hormones, but also my curiosity, I’ve managed to watch many, many jdramas (and animes, but I don’t wanna get into that right now) and I’ve really grown to like this part of their culture, because every jdrama (which is usually 9 to 12 episodes long) approaches themes that appeal to everyone and tries to convey a certain message and even teach us valuable lessons (although I’ve yet to discover that in Honey & Clover or Kurosagi )

But among all the dramas, there was one that surpasses them all. And the title? 1Litre Of Tears (Original Title: Ichi Rittoru no Namida)

“1 Litre of Tears is a Japanese television drama for Fuji Television about a girl who was diagnosed with an incurable degenerative disease at 15, but was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25.
The drama is an adaptation of the diary of a Japanese girl named Aya Kitō, who suffered from spinocerebellar ataxia. She began keeping a diary at the suggestion of her doctor, and continued to write until she could no longer hold a pen. The diary, titled 1 Litre no Namida, was published shortly after her death.”  (wikipedia)
It’s definitely a must see, for everyone. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you cry (a lot), it’ll teach you that life is the most precious gift you’ll ever receive. Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.

“People who can live should live on no matter what. No matter what happens, no matter how painful it is.”

“Try putting your hands against your chest. Dokidoki, dokidoki, you’ll hear that sound.
My heart is beating.
I’m happy.
I am living.”

(1 Litre of Tears SP,  Kioku fansubs)

[download link] (->dorama->1 litre of tears)

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