Momo-iro anzu-iro sakura-iro

Called "The Color Of Romance" on Viki. Here is the thing - the male lead Takumi Kizu was so so handsome (one of the best male leads I have seen in a short J-Drama) and brought all the sexiness to this entire series. Without him this would be a failure. Absolutely did not like the theme of it or the script so had to take off 2 stars - didn't like that they made him so forceful at the beginning with his approach - borderline go to jail but I guess the female lead never actually said NO since she was such an easy piece to get used - but his lovemaking became more tender and loving as the series went and he obviously had issues. I don't like to see best friends hurting each other - they were such close friends and I guess in reality that does happen though. I wish someone would tell me (from the US) if this is the real Japanese culture since I have seen so many with the same type of themes or if this is just "what's in" to watch right now (getting ratings) so they produce it. So wondering if it is a ratings thing (R rated) or if it is really the culture. One thing I do notice is that the male leads are so so hot while the female leads always seem to fall short - all I can say is that they are extremely lucky to get those rolls with the leads. Is that the best there is? The second male lead did a great job in his role as well.