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I can't remember how I stumbled upon this, but I'm glad I did and came in without any expectations.

For the majority of the series, the episodes centre on the stories behind the patrons of the jeweller Richard, one of the main characters, each being simple yet very human and heartwarming as they explore the theme of love, relationships, and even on one occasion self-worth. Each episode is named after a jewel that brings these characters together and reflects the characters' personalities and stories. The focus then shifts from these seemingly independent stories to the two main characters, the other being Seigi, their backgrounds and more ... importantly, their ambiguous relationship.

I've seen a handful of comments and reviews on the topic of queer-baiting. Having read some thoughts from fans of the light novel which this series was adapted, my opinion is that the vagueness of their relationship is apt. Going beyond whether the feelings the two characters have for one another are romantic or platonic, the point of the series seems to be discovering what is love. There are many types of love, and this also goes for the forms they come in. The complex and nuanced relationship we see between Richard and Seigi goes to show the above and I find that very admirable.

On that note, the series addresses the issue of discrimination on many grounds. That is deserving of praise.

This was a refreshing watch to which I enjoyed throughout. The art is pleasing to the eyes and stays consistent. The soft background music is gentle on the ears, used sparingly and appropriately according to the various scenes. Both the opening and ending suit the mood of the series and I loved them very much. Yanagi Nagi nails another opening yes! Last but not least, for all the gemstones they introduced and the jargon they explained this also sparked my interest in minerals. The concept is unique and the series does set itself apart it's brilliant.

In any case, this is a criminally underrated series. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you enjoy slow-paced shows do give this a chance!