Although you are rooting for Cherry and Smile, at times the emotional core of the story gets shifted to a subplot involving an elderly character who has a pivotal role. Although there isn’t much emphasis towards Smile’s role as a video star- other than for one of the comical characters, Japan, to freak out at such a presence- the film presents a positive side of the internet and how our two leads get over their insecurities. With an emphasis on social media, as well as the recurring image of Smile wearing a face-mask, the film sure seems relevant by today’s standards, even if the reason for the mask is one of insecurity. This is not always a bad thing because it helps that the film centers on truly likable youngsters. In fact, if you are familiar with romantic comedies in general, the film follows a formula that would actually match that of most Hollywood films. If you are well-versed in teen romance anime films you will see some familiar tropes in this movie, in which the central relationship is built upon a connection of them being outsiders in their own way, whilst the supporting cast don’t get much development other than the comic relief.
Despite their personal issues the two kids bond in an awkward but touching relationship in which they open up about each other. The other is Smile (Hana Sugisaki), who happens to be a popular video star despite wearing a mask to conceal her large front teeth, for which she has dental braces.
One of them is Cherry (Somegorô Ichikawa), a boy who is terrible at communicating with other people, so he always wears headphones and puts the feelings he cannot utter into his hobby that is Japanese haiku poems. The film centers on two youngsters who meet in a mundane suburban shopping mall.
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