After actually viewing this work, I found it attempts a unique approach in the time-stop genre, but several issues stand out. First, the story setup—where a chronically late employee uses a mysterious time card to stop time and toy with female colleagues and an admired manager—features an overly elaborate fantasy plot. Particularly, the ending hinting at the drawbacks of time-stopping creates a serious atmosphere but disrupts the overall pacing.
In terms of acting, Aiyumi Ryo's role as the manager shines, with her strong-willed superior demeanor adding depth to the work. Scenes where she is stripped of her blouse and innerwear in uniform, or depicted in the locker room forced to turn around with her skirt lifted, are carefully visualized without omission, serving as highlights. However, depictions of other actresses like Nogi Chiharu and Munakata Rena are extremely brief, failing to fully leverage the appeal of "frozen痴態" in time-stop works, which is regrettable. With four women stopped, too much time is spent on pranks with side characters; focusing entirely on Aiyumi could have made for a denser production.
Technically, significant issues arise with camerawork and lighting. The camera moves excessively, with mysterious angles and frequent low-angle shots placing objects like desks in the foreground, making some scenes hard to watch and even slightly dizzying. While the director's intent to create a distinct, serious time-stop work is understandable, it ultimately falls flat. Lighting is also dim, especially in evening and night scenes, and the overly dark office setting lacks realism. In time-stop dramas, the "stop" itself is the core of eroticism, where minor movements or blinks by actresses can diminish the erotic appeal, but Aiyumi's performance remains stable in this regard.
Overall, while the setup and Aiyumi's acting are commendable, shortcomings in camerawork, lighting, and insufficient depiction of side characters lower the work's quality. As a time-stop piece, it fails to meet expectations, leaving a sense of inadequacy. Future works should reconsider the director's shooting style and aim for a more focused structure.
In terms of acting, Aiyumi Ryo's role as the manager shines, with her strong-willed superior demeanor adding depth to the work. Scenes where she is stripped of her blouse and innerwear in uniform, or depicted in the locker room forced to turn around with her skirt lifted, are carefully visualized without omission, serving as highlights. However, depictions of other actresses like Nogi Chiharu and Munakata Rena are extremely brief, failing to fully leverage the appeal of "frozen痴態" in time-stop works, which is regrettable. With four women stopped, too much time is spent on pranks with side characters; focusing entirely on Aiyumi could have made for a denser production.
Technically, significant issues arise with camerawork and lighting. The camera moves excessively, with mysterious angles and frequent low-angle shots placing objects like desks in the foreground, making some scenes hard to watch and even slightly dizzying. While the director's intent to create a distinct, serious time-stop work is understandable, it ultimately falls flat. Lighting is also dim, especially in evening and night scenes, and the overly dark office setting lacks realism. In time-stop dramas, the "stop" itself is the core of eroticism, where minor movements or blinks by actresses can diminish the erotic appeal, but Aiyumi's performance remains stable in this regard.
Overall, while the setup and Aiyumi's acting are commendable, shortcomings in camerawork, lighting, and insufficient depiction of side characters lower the work's quality. As a time-stop piece, it fails to meet expectations, leaving a sense of inadequacy. Future works should reconsider the director's shooting style and aim for a more focused structure.