Interesting but also problematic

Episode 5 shows some interesting changes to the TinCan story in terms of how Tin buys a new phone for Can.There seems to be some inconsistency in the script, with Tin confessing at one point that he broke Can's phone because he wanted to get his number by buying him a new phone with a new number. (At first he said that the phone was broken accidentally.) However, later Can says it's a good accident because he has a new phone (but he will pay Tin for it).The inconsistency isn't a big deal, but it does seem creepy to to make someone lose his phone and possibly lots of data in it just to get his number and to leave him with practically no choice but to accept the new number because he has no money. To be fair, taken into context, Tin has been raised with warped values from a young age and he is learning to be a better person.Nevertheless, the portrayal of the TinCan kisses are likely to disturb more than a few people. I don't think such kisses are necessarily always bad in a fictional show. However, he acts as though he doesn't want to be kissed but yet starts to be attracted to Tin. It's the old idea that someone who doesn't consent may still want it deep down. (We see a worse version in Techno/Kengkla, with Techno enjoying the experience and falling in love with Kengkla after he was raped.) Then there's also the issue (I'm not sure if I got it right) of Tin saying that the kiss is payment for the phone or something.The basic trajectory of the story is interesting, but we can do without all the problematic stuff.

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