Itika Matumoto``Ichika'' is a female student who grew up in a complicated home environment. She was sexually assaulted on a daily basis by her mother's new marriage partner, and before she knew it, she could no longer trust adults. Whether he knows about her background or not, her homeroom teacher Oshima sees Ichika standing alone in a park at night and invites her to his home, crying, saying, ``I don't want to go home.'' She had thought that she hated adults, but her state of mind gradually changed...and the two of them ended up crossing a line that they shouldn't have crossed.
Matsumoto-san's performance as a young beauty during this era was just incredible. Plus, it's an Ata production, so it was guaranteed to be good.
*This is Rina Hatsume. I was about to write that, but it seems like he's a different person. It's said to have a bulging face, and they look very similar. Why do bruises suddenly disappear? Domestic violence due to mother's jealousy? Finally, creampie is made into the worn out part of the body. It's so dark that I can't understand it. An endless series of dim and hard-to-read screens. It's like a ghost story or a horror story.
*It was a terrifying story. When I read the reviews, it seems as if the teacher had suddenly changed into a different person, but in reality, there is a depiction of him yelling at Ichika, who had said something unfavorable to him, in the early stages, carefully setting the stage for the development of the second half. Although the teacher initially had a rather cold attitude toward Ichika, when he realized that Ichika probably had no one to rely on but him, he changed his attitude and forcibly asked her to have sex with him. Then, at the same time as protecting Ichika, she is cut off from the outside network. Specifically, by saying, ``If you go outside, you will be guided,'' he cleverly succeeded in creating a situation where he could not issue an SOS. In this way, he tries to make Ichika ``his own.'' When you look at this story from Ichika's side, you realize just how bad this story is. They are being sexually abused by taking advantage of their family/parent relationships, which they cannot escape from, and they feel hopeless because even when they try to seek help, they end up being the same victims. Even after being escorted out by the police, her hell continues. I think having the teacher as the narrator for this work was very effective, and it amplified the ferocity of the final punch line. Excellent as a story.
It's so drama-heavy you almost forget it's an AV. I usually avoid anything too dramatic, but Ichika-chan in this one is just so cute, it made me change my mind. I've been a fan since her debut, but I missed this one because I thought the drama would be too strong. Watching it 5 years later, I think the drama actually works. Maybe it's because I'm watching it now, but she looks so much younger and cuter than I remember. Makes me want to check out some older stuff.
Ichika's heartbreaking performance and stunning physique are captivating. She initially seems to be using the teacher, but gradually opens her heart to him, and her acting beautifully portrays that shift. Plus, Ichika's slender and delicate body is a perfect fit for the role โ she's just adorable... Oshima Takashi also brilliantly depicts the teacher's love becoming distorted as he cherishes Ichika. His gradual obsession with Ichika, after initially finding her a nuisance, feels like a unique expression of affection for someone who struggles with social interaction. Even the teacher's violent act at the end, stemming from the fear of losing Ichika, is a testament to his intense love. However, the fact that it also brings about a change in Ichika's heart makes for a truly poignant storyline. I thought the ending, where Ichika chooses to break up with the teacher, was excellent. Director Maeda, amazing work! I hope that Ichika and the teacher can meet again years later, after they've both grown, and find happiness together.
