Currently I am right in the middle of the series, I think episode 7. Hotaru may be a little clutzy and extreme in her actions, but she really reminds of how I act all the time.. at work.. at home.. outside in a realistic setting of course.
The J-drama is called Glow of Fireflies in english, which of course is a direct translation, however I think the manga title truly reflects on the plot of the story, its called "Its only a little light in my life"
Being a himono-ona or dried up fish lady, Hotaru loves to stay at home and live comfortably without the world to judging her. I guess because of this, she hasn't has much experience with guys. (Just like me...) Im at the part right now where she starts to date this guy and now she wants to shed her himono cocoon and live a like a normal person. (I guess the question is that.. will i ever be like that.. or be stuck as a himono.....) I really hope she does have a good ending with a guy...
In the introduction sequence to the drama, Hotaru tells a story of how she is reminded that as a child she saw a firefly.. and she lept out to hold the firefly. So much symbolism. Which makes me think that the manga title is better. It just takes a little light to change someones life.. I guess im waiting for that light too... But like manager-san says to Hotaru "All you do is wait.. wait in life.. wait for your breakfast" ..I ve been waiting for way too long, will something come.. I don't think so... not if I keep on living like this.. even if there was a firefly coming my way.. would i even bother to catch it?
People around me are all engaged now.. some even pregnant and have kids.. me .. I haven't even dated long term. Well good luck Hotaru can't wait to see what will happen.
