It’s easy to lose yourself in a relationship you’re attached to, even when it becomes clear that the bond holds more meaning for one partner than the other.

In the new Japanese BL drama When It Rains, It Pours, Hagiwara Kazuaki (Muto Jun) leads a life devoid of intimacy with his girlfriend—until a small mistake sets his life on a new course. An email accidentally sent to his coworker, Nakarai Sei (Iti Asahi), sparks an unexpected connection. What begins as an innocent exchange soon blossoms into a raw and liberating bond between two individuals yearning for the love, desire, and intimacy they’ve been missing.

The first two episodes dive into Sei and Kazuaki’s lives, exploring their mutual longing for intimacy in relationships that have otherwise grown stagnant. Both men tread carefully, afraid to vocalize their needs to partners who seem disinterested in the kind of closeness they crave. Instead, they’ve resigned themselves to an everyday existence filled with unspoken hints and subtle rejections, caught in a frustrating cycle of unmet desires.

It’s a scenario that is both deeply relatable and achingly frustrating.

Relationships thrive on mutual trust and open communication, and when one of those foundations crumbles, maintaining a balanced partnership becomes nearly impossible. It’s not always a matter of fault—some people simply don’t view physical intimacy as essential. But for others, sex is more than just a physical act; it’s a vital way to connect with someone on a level that transcends words. For them, their need speaks as loudly as any conversation.

When It Rains, It Pours sets the stage for a tender and nuanced exploration of these complexities, offering a story that feels both honest and compelling. The use of emails as a medium for connection is particularly striking—there’s something deeply relatable about finding it easier to open up to someone removed from your personal life than to those closest to you. Watching Sei and Kazuaki build their relationship through mutual written understanding, rather than immediate face-to-face interactions, adds a layer of authenticity to their growing bond. Their shared frustration becomes a bridge between them, and while I wish they could find the courage to open up to their respective partners, it’s clear why neither feels capable of doing so just yet.

However, hints from flashbacks and dreams suggest that both are inching closer to confronting the truths within their current relationships, even as a new connection begins to blossom between them. This tension makes their journey all the more captivating.

And I’m ready to see where it goes.

For a drama about connecting In unexpected ways, check out When It Rains, It Pours today on Gagaoolala.

Rating- 4 out of 5