I had read about this. I heard it would focus more on the mystery and less on the romance. Hmm, why not Ayase Haruka? Usually, if Japan makes a drama and film version of something (and it's not a spinoff or part of that 'verse (i.e. the Trick films) they use a different cast. I guess so people don't become confused.


Horikita Maki is actually not a bad choice. Early in her career she played darker characters - loners and depressed teenagers. It wasn't until she got really mainstream that she became known for her "pure" and "spunky" image. Horikita Maki actually does darker characters really well. So, I'm okay with the casting.