"Everyone's in unrequited love" is the catchphrase of Honey and Clover. Why can't they be with the person they're closest to? And why can't they give up? We've taken a look at the heartbreaking unrequited love of the characters in Honey and Clover.
Love Broken the Moment They Met: Takumi Mayama
Takumi Mayama falls in love at a part-time job at a construction office introduced to him by his teacher and friend Shuji Hanamoto. However, his love interest, Rika, had lost her beloved husband in an accident, and the pain had yet to heal. The more Mayama tried to get closer to Rika, the more distance he withdrew, like a stalker. That said, Rika wasn't completely oblivious to Mayama, but she couldn't forget her husband... and she was tormented. From the moment they met, Mayama had fallen in love with someone who had been insurmountable, and his efforts were heartbreaking.
The Insurmountable Wall of Friends: Ayumi Yamada
Although they were just friends, Ayumi Yamada had somehow fallen in love with Mayama. However, Mayama's heart had already been captured by Rika. The sight of her thinking of Mayama and crying out loud over and over again is very striking. Nomiya Takumi, who Mayama meets through the construction office where she works part-time, struggles to save Ayumi, who is in a particularly difficult situation. The ending of Ayumi and Takumi's love story is not depicted, but despite their differences, the two women gradually connect with each other and it is likely that they have a happy ending.
Yuta Takemoto: Falling in Love with a Distant Person
The moment he met Hagumi Hanamoto, Yuta fell head over heels in love with her, and everyone around him noticed. Hagumi is petite and timid, and it's tempting to take care of her, but her appearance belies her dynamic talent. As she continues to blossom, winning various awards and earning high expectations from her school, Takemoto's frustration grows. Takemoto feels an insurmountable gap between himself and the person he loves, but even knowing his love will never be fulfilled, he still confesses his feelings in a manly manner, which was very cool.
There are things more important than love: Hagumi Hanamoto and Shinobu Morita
Hagumi Hanamoto and Shinobu Morita are the only main characters whose love is mutual. Their playful chemistry is perfect, and there are many comedy scenes that are far removed from the heartbreaking love story. However, just when it seems like the two will become lovers, the story ends with their unrequited love, as per the theme of the series. With their abundant talents, each of them had their own established path, preventing them from exploring a path they could walk together. Hagumi's words, "I'll always be watching you," seemed to imply an eternal separation.
Summary of Heartbreaking Unrequited Love
The story is written with a gentle touch, and while the beginning is filled with plenty of laughs, the more you empathize with the characters, the more heartbreaking and thought-provoking it becomes. Is there any meaning to unrequited love? This is a major theme, and the ending will leave you in tears. It's an epic unrequited love story.
