Yep, some scenes are a little bit cliche (but I love them whatsoever)

I really love all characters and how they play them.
KimuTaku is wonderful...but I also like other actors like Okada Yoshinori (remember Ucchie in Kisarazu Cat's Eyes?), Terajima, Yoshizawa.....

I'm sure I'll cry a lot, but I already love this drama.

About Kimura not playing in a love story, have you ever watched Karei Naru Ichizoku ? I recommend this drama too ^^