HuwariSana AkariAya SakurabaTeacher Sakuraba notices his student, Fuwari, getting strangely aroused by the sound of piano music. When she begs him for private lessons, he takes her to his studio. In the confined space, the melody blends with their forbidden desires, leading to a steamy and bittersweet 16-bar climax.
It might just be my personal preference, but there are an overwhelming number of recent lesbian films that are nothing more than low-quality play-acting where women just get naked and have sex. They are all mediocre works that fail to capture the emotional shifts or the delicate, forbidden atmosphere of a same-sex relationship. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a properly crafted film like this, and I really hope they keep this tone and produce a sequel. I know the cast will likely change due to retirements and such, but as long as they maintain this level of solid screenwriting and hire capable actresses, I believe they can continue to produce quality work.
An excellent soft-lesbian work. The visuals are beautiful and the premise is good. No toys or men involved at all. The only downside is the skin trouble on Sakuraba-san, but the lingering, intimate kisses are great.
It's a drama-focused piece that makes heavy use of piano music for the BGM. I thought it might be a work by a certain director, but it wasn't; it seems to be directed by Kaoruko Himeno. There's no 3P, but since all three characters get involved with each other, it doesn't really feel like a story of pure or devoted love. I thought Fuwari-san (the student) was the lead, but it seems to center more on Akira-san (the piano teacher) and Sakuraba-san (the teacher). The drama was well-constructed (though I am curious about what happened to Fuwari-san), and the intimate scenes were smooth. The camerawork was also good. Ultimately, I think the rating depends heavily on your preference for the cast; I was bothered by Sakuraba-san's acne scars, and her acting felt amateurish, with a very average look. I was surprised by how well Fuwari-san handled the lesbian scenes, and her fair, beautiful skin and large nipples were unexpectedly erotic. In terms of production (story, camerawork, etc.), it's a solid work, but my rating reflects my personal feelings about the cast.
There's a piano involved, but the story is pretty much non-existent. You get to enjoy three types of lesbian encounters: teacher-student, teacher-student, and teacher-teacher. The sensual kiss between the beautiful teachers at the end really ramps up the tension. The slow-paced progression added a sticky, lingering feel that I really enjoyed.
The story part is a bit long, but it's a pure love film that's definitely worth watching. It feels like they really pursued the beautiful aesthetic of lesbian romance to the fullest. It's strictly atmosphere-focused; no men or toys appear at all. There's a lot of kissing and lingering eye contact, and the camera angles are varied enough that it never gets boring. The protagonist's uniform (or uniform-style fashion?) suits her very well. A satisfying watch.
