Gawd I hate nothing more than asian drama/movie kiss scenes. They're always horrible, cringy and eff up the whole thing for me.
That said, THIS was a pleasent surprise. I did watch this before reading the manga but after watching its sequel (which i liked even better - story- and acting- wise).

The sensei's actor is amazing to watch as he struggles between apparent arrogance, playing with the assistants feelings and trying not to show his real emotions. (Not an english speaker - sorry lame explaination). All the while not being awkward when acting in close proximity or touching each other.

I feel like because i did watch the sequel (that is actually a prequel) before, i had a better understanding how and why sensei came to bw how he is in Pornographer and his scenes with his editor are all the more bittersweet for it.

They skipped the somewhat tacky sex scenes in this - thankfully - so watch it not for the yaoi but for the storyline!