Love in the Air (2022)

I have rewatched this for 3 times a day

So I have been rewatching this three times a day, BossNeoul and FortPeat's acting is soo good. I like it so much. They did have bad things and good things happens in the storyline and I enjoy watching it repeatly, it doesn't get bored!
They're only 13 episodes. the cast is handsome and cute, their OST is very nice ( you can listen to it)
If you like to watch BL dramas that was about school and work you can watch this. You will like it very much.
Other than that, you can also realise that the cast are also very close in real life so you can still ship them eventhough not in the series :).

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amazing BL drama

This is by far my favourite BL series I have watched. While watching this I went through a turmoil of emotions, I felt like I was on a rollercoaster but it was definitely worth it. I loved the character development on all 4 of the main leads. To top it off both couples had 6 episodes for themselves which made it more enjoyable; seeing that I was able to see the growth of their relationships beginning to end without being confused or lost. I loved this so much that I could honestly re-watch this series right now even though I just finished it about 10 minutes ago or so. I'm shocked at how many bad reviews there are on this series. some saying that they felt that the intimacy was fake or off but I feel the opposite; I felt like they were truly in love, whether it be with actions or words. Many have said that they would compare this to KINNPORSCHE which I could see where they got this idea from however this is a "calmer" version of it. I would say if you are hesitant on watching this because of a few bad reviews, just watch it. Everyones opinion will be different so just create your own after you watch it.

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we know y'all here for the sex and the blazing hot kisses

Came in with zero expectations but left with one of the couples being my favourite BL couple ever.
Hopped in on this drama not knowing anything, i was intrigued by Phayu cause he looked straight out of a Manga and the opening scene really caught me so i kept watching!

ngl, i deadass was about to drop the drama on the Payu-Rain segment segment cause i was getting impatient and it was soooo much cringe. Noeul-Boss I love you but sorry Rain-Payu didn't do it for me. I didnt know the drama is awkwardly divided into 2 sub-dramas so i kept impatiently waiting and wondering why is the other couple who is also in the poster not even interacting or showing any development so i was losing my mind.

Only when EP 8 started i got the hang of it that the other couple Prapai-Sky have a whole segment to them! It is one of the most naturally beautiful portrayals of Romance i've ever seen and one of my favourite tropes too. Prapai being a charming flirt and sky being in denial of his feelings, the steamy kisses and the whole intimacy portrayal made me feel legit butterflies watching this. Yes the plot was a little too much but their chemistry was off the charts and god-fucking amazing i felt the sexual tension 100/10, and these two legit won my heart. Honestly ive not liked a single BL since i watched this because this is what i was craving for- a mature, un-cringe, sexy plot with insane chemistry and FortPeat nailed it

The soundtrack for this series is god-fucking-amazing. My Strongest Love by Boss-Noeul is my favourite OST ever!

Also PLEASE WATCH THE SPECIAL EP ITS DEADASS A WHOLE-ASS FANFIC BROUGHT TO LIFE. Long story short, its plain damn delicious i couldnt have asked for a better outro

I'll recommend this drama to people but id say watch the Prapai-Sky Segment before Payu-Rain.

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Relatively Angst Free Love Story

**Brief Synopsis**
B (Student): Rain and Sky
T (Owner): Payu and Pai

- Beginning (Story 1 Episode 1-7): Payu and Rain. B is a student and when his car breaks down in the rain, he meets T who is an autoshop owner. T is older and likes to tease B, annoying the latter to no end. Deciding to get revenge, B tells T that he was going to make him fall in love with him within the month.

- Middle (Story 1 Episode 1-7): In order to make him fall in love, B starts spending more and more time with T and realizes that he has many good qualities.

- End (Story 1 Episode 1-7): At the end, B realizes that he had fallen for T and confesses. The story ends with them happily dating.

**My Opinion**

WHAT I LIKED ABOUT IT:
- The actors playing B and T. Their chemistry was amazing and their interactions were cute and sweet. They also do a great job in portraying the affection between the characters.
- I really like the foreplay/flirting. B's reactions are very cute as well, trying to not to show just how attracted he really is.
- The characters are very likeable despite each having their own flaws.
- The writing is okay. The story flows well despite the plot being very weak as all the attention is put on the development of their relationship.
- I really like the intimate scenes as they are the realest I have seen in BL as of yet. The actors did a great job portraying the lust and affection in the air.
- I really like the enemies to lovers trope. Sure this plot falls in to the usual formula for such TV shows and is very predictable, it is still very nice to watch.
- I like how B at the end of the show is more confident both in life and in sex.
- I like how fast the pace is, meaning it has little time for useless and cliche conflict. There aren't relationship breaking angst. It is quite fluffy overall.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE ABOUT IT:
- Acting is okay most of the time but sometimes it can get a little bit exagerated, such as times when the characters speaks to themselves, which can seem a little unatural. In addition, reactions can get a little fake as well.
- Plot as a whole is ok but there aren’t any plot twists or memorable moments.

**Conclusion**
An OK watch but probably won’t be revisiting as a whole but will be revisiting specific scenes.
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**Brief Synopsis**

- Beginning (Story 2 Episode 8-13): Sky and Prapai. B is the previous story's B's friend and roommate. He is extremely defensive regarding relationships because he has severe emotional trauma from a past abusive boyfriend. T is an executive at a big company and meets B at the racetrack. B trespassed and T finds him, telling him if he wants to leave, he'll have to sleep with him. How non con this part is is uncertain because I feel T would have let him go if he refused passionately as the offer looked more like flirting then a threat. No matter the reason, B seems a little upset after sleeping with him but doesn't look traumatized at all. T on the other hand really likes B and would like to extend their relationship, something B is not willing to do.

- Middle (Story 2 Episode 8-13): T starts pursuing B by sending him gifts, flowers, appearing in his vicinity and trying to get B to spend time with him. As they spend more time together, B's attitude changes. He starts smiling more genuinly around T and is genuinly grateful and touched when T takes leave from work to take care of him while he was sick. Their relationship develops rather smoothly despite B's insecurities until T brings B to a party and B realizes just how different he is actually from T's other friends and freaks out. It is revealed that B's ex boyfriend also forced him to do things he wasn't comfortable with and when he resisted, the guy found him boring, called him names and dumped him. Even if by that time, B was in love with T, he's afraid T will dump him after he gets bored so decides to dump him first. T doesn't give up and goes to B's apartment looking for answers. He sees B's diary confessing love for him. B comes back and T confronts him. B confesses just what had been going on in his head and apologizes. T forgives him.

- End (Story 2 Episode 8-13): At the end, they reconcile and spend some very happy times together. In my opinion, the story could have ended here because episode 13 doesn't add much except to make B experience his trauma again. B is found and assaulted by his ex. He is saved of course, but is once again reminded of his trauma. T stays with him and consoles him. The story ends with them being sappy and in love.

**My Opinion**

WHAT I LIKED ABOUT IT:
- The actors playing B and T. Their chemistry was amazing and their interactions were cute and sweet. They also do a great job in portraying the affection between the characters.
- I really like the foreplay/flirting. I like seeing B's change over time. I also like seeing T becoming more mature in order to take care of B.
- The characters are very likeable despite each having their own flaws.
- The writing is okay. The story flows well despite the plot being very weak as all the attention is put on the development of their relationship.
- I really like the intimate scenes as they are the realest I have seen in BL as of yet. The actors did a great job portraying the lust and affection in the air.
- I like how fast the pace is, meaning it has little time for useless and cliche conflict. There aren't relationship breaking angst. It is quite fluffy overall (other then the angst when B breaks up with T but I feel this is necessary to force B to confront his trauma, overcome it so he can be happy with T).
- I like the concept (霸道总裁爱上我) and although it is cliche and predictable, I liked how T pursues B. The scenes where T consoles B in his time of need are very heartwarming and make you understand just how much T actually cares of B.
- I really like how the actors look together. They are very good looking.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE ABOUT IT:
- Acting is okay most of the time but sometimes it can get a little bit exagerated, such as times when the characters speaks to themselves, which can seem a little unatural. In addition, reactions can get a little fake as well.
- Plot as a whole is ok but there aren’t any plot twists or memorable moments. The plot mainly revolves around their relationship so if you are looking for more, the plot is really weak.
- I really didn't like the 13th episode. I feel it wasn't needed and doesn't serve other purpose then adding a rather triggering scene. I pretend that the show ends in episode 12 after they have reconciled.

**Conclusion**
An OK watch but probably won’t be revisiting as a whole but will be revisiting specific scenes.

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Mame Anti-fans Need To Skip This

If you're a fan of TharnType or Love by Chance and enjoy bashing Mame as a fictional writer, honestly, please get some help because it just seems hypocritical. And if you're an anti-fan of Mame, then simply don't watch any of her series. No one is forcing you to watch any her work. Stop treating her as if she’s a criminal who commits these acts. She’s not the first fictional write of this type of literature nor will she be the last. Get over your savior complex.

This series is a blend of gay drama and BL, telling two intertwined stories. Payu and Prapai are friends who share a passion for motorcycle drag racing, while Rain and Sky are architecture students at the same school. Payu becomes Rain's senior mentor, and Prapai saves Sky from a troubling incident involving illegal drag racing. What makes this a BL is that Rain was initially interested in Ple, a female classmate before falling for Payu.

The first part focuses on the BL between Payu and Rain. Payu, a successful architect, falls for Rain during a student orientation meet. After a chance encounter in the rain, Payu sets out to pursue Rain. The storyline follows their courtship and how Rain eventually falls for Payu.

In the second part, the focus is on Prapai, who falls hard for Sky, a person with post-traumatic issues from a toxic relationship. This part is a gut-wrenching gay drama that shows how Prapai helps Sky overcome his trauma and learn to love again.

Some viewers didn't like the series split into two parts, but personally, I like it for that reason. It is based on two novels, and each part provides enough scenes to connect the two stories without overshadowing each other. This avoids the issue that many BL fans complain about, where side couples don't get enough attention compared to the main couple.

There were some complaints about making the series into two, but I disagree. The storytelling was just right without dragging it with unnecessary fillers, and the special episode was a nice bonus.

Overall, this series is worth watching because the intimate scenes are not gratuitous, and it presents a more realistic approach to sex BL than a couple who still act like virgins after being in a long term relationship.

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Love, Racing, and Missed Potential

First of all, I started this series with the hope of finding some fresh air in this genre. Unfortunately, I quickly became bored by the lack of plot in the first few episodes. Despite this, I decided to give it another chance and trust the process. Having now finished the series, I can say that, in my opinion, it fell short in a few areas.

There is a lack of plot in this series, and I wish they would have given more screentime to some side characters. I would have loved to learn more about Pai's siblings or their other friends, but we rarely saw them, and they added nothing to the plot. The way their love stories develop seems way too fast, and I would have enjoyed some more push and pull between them, especially for Rain and Payu. As for the second couple, Sky and Pai, I appreciated the efforts made to make their relationship as healthy as it could be.

I'm not afraid of stories that deal with sensitive topics, and I'm able to enjoy them if they are executed correctly.
In the case of this series, it all felt a little rushed, and it brushed off important issues that could have added so much more to the story and left a bigger impact on the viewers.

Also, there are not enough racing scenes! The story circles around the organized racing events, but the scenes where we actually see the characters race are limited.

Overall, this series had some really enjoyable moments that made me laugh and sometimes feel for the characters. Although the writing is questionable at times and cringeworthy at others, it left me wanting for more.

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This was a rollercoaster (medium rare spoilers)

This was my first Thai drama and, jumping into it, I genuinely hadn't had a clue what to expect of it. In the end, it gave a very k-drama vibes, which I was used to at that point, so I decided to continue watching it. In order for this review to make any sense at all, I have to separate the two stories which this series covers, though they are fairly intertwined. Actually, let me just mention that I really haven't seen the idea of taking two couples and intertwining their stories like this before and I must say that I quite liked it. Usually, we would follow a main couple, and then some side characters would get a romance, too, but the story would scarcely focus on them. This was not the case here and I loved it! Now, onto the two stories.

I love the trope of a bimbo "cutiepie" and a caring "bad boy" bumping into each other (not literally in this case, but still) and the first couple did the trope pretty well. At first, Payu may seem like he would be a walking red flag, but he's actually very sweet and cares for Rain. Rain is so dumb and I laughed hard at every scene he had. Payu is also involved with some mafia guys, which introduces turmoil in their relationship, but I think it's handled really well. I hadn't had any particular issues with this couple in particular (well, except for my personal distaste for smut scenes, but, oh well), and if this series focused only on them I would have loved it.

Now that sentence might contradict what I said earlier about intertwining stories of two couples, but it doesn't. While I liked the idea of it, it can only work if I enjoy both the couples, and I definitely did not enjoy the second one. Prapai and Sky as characters were great. Their romance, and the story, was far from it. One of the biggest pet peeves I have when it comes to romance stories are the miscommunication plot points. It is SO TIRED at this point, and I really cannot consume it no more. The only thing that are more played out than that are coming out stories, which I just skip entirely. You cannot tell me that a person which knows they're being loved, or ADORED, by other person would CHOOSE to keep their attraction to themselves? It is so unreasonable to me that I simply cannot relate. I believe the screenwriters probably wanted to make a comment about juggling past trauma in a new relationship, but I don't think they've done a good job there. Prapai was literally bending at every possible angle to ensure Sky was being taken care of only for Sky to keep to himself even though he obviously love him? Please... I get that trauma is difficult to handle in general, but it wasn't as prominent in any other part of his life except for the relationship, which I find hard to believe. Also, the trauma itself and the events at the second part of their story was so shocking and abruptly shown without proper foreshadowing that it nearly left me traumatised. It was just poor writing that ruined what could've been an amazing romance with commentary on PTSD and how a healthy relationship can help one move on from it.

Another prominent problem that I had with this series is the acting. It was so over the top and at certain points I thought they are camping it up on purpose. However, this was clearly not a parody, so I just couldn't forgive it. I'll say that Payu's actor probably did the best job out of the whole cast, or at the very least, it was palatable in comparison to the other actors (main and side ones!).

Overall: Even though I discussed most of the negative sides of my experience watching this show, I would still recommend BL fans to watch it. If you cannot stomach certain things, I'd say sticking to the first couple's storyline and dropping before the second one starts developing will probably yield the best viewing experience. I would rewatch the first half of this series for sure.

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Thank God I am done watching this!

Two couples, all four good-looking. The first half focuses on Phayu and Rain, with Phayu being clearly the seme. The second half focuses on a similar-dynamic couple, with Pai being the seme, and Sky being the uke. The ukes are both in university studying architecture, while the semes are both working, and are friends due to being motorcycle racers.nk

Pros:
1. Liked the couples always touching, kissing, etc.
2. Liked that the ukes, while still being coy sometimes about admitting their crush/love, still ask for sex.
3. The second couple is very good-looking.
4. Nice work on the motorcycle racing, the crowds, and the drone shots.
5. Some people did not like the ukes being called wifeys and [the seme's] "my boy", but I loved it.
6. The couples touched a lot, and sex scenes were explicit for Thai BL. I loved those.
7. I liked some of the dub-con and non-con and shady wooing techniques. Examples are mostly with Phayu and Rain, as Rain seems to have ultimately enjoyed them, and was never really against the non-con. I frequently fantasize about such myself, where they both really want it.
8. Loved the spanking scene. Wish there had been more of it. Lots of similarly arousing scenes.

Cons:
1. The second half is full of how Pai is a stalker cum harasser. He cannot take NO for an answer from Sky, and is not above using emotional blackmail, stealing of Sky's room key, bribing of Sky's apartment manager, and using fake phone numbers after his own number got blocked. He went too far.
2. The rape scenes -- both in the present and in the flashback. These were real non-consensual sex, and I dislike those very much. I could not watch them.
3. The kidnapping of the ukes -- Rain's was sort of boring, and Sky's was horrible to watch.
3. Dragging second half that I had to fast-forward through very often. Repetitive scenes at the race track and elsewhere.

Overall, the second half was so bad that I had to give this series a low rating. I don't think I will rewatch it at all. I am a gay man, btw, and not a young het woman. I ff-ed through TharnTypes rape stuff also. I think I had best be careful with Mame's works.

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If You Like Steamy Scenes...

.....oh does this show have them lol.

This may be the most realistic love scenes I have seen in a BL, rivaling KinnPorsche and Plus&Minus, but steamier! lol
I was actually looking through my fingers a few times because I legit couldn't believe what I was seeing and felt like I wasn't supposed to be seeing it.

To that point, the main actors really did a great job in this. There were a lot of heavy scenes and draining emotions. And for the most part it was all very believable. (Especially all that racy love-making, I mean, can't stress that enough lmao). I also like how the relationships were actually developed. There weren't strange time jumps or unexplained switches in emotions. The storyline made sense.

I don't remember much of the music which suggests to me that it was good enough. Nothing stood out negatively, but nothing stood out as great either.

I also like the way a lot of the scenes were shot. There were some lovely scenes. Rain and Payu had a lot of comedic moments that were adorable. Sky and Prapai on the other hand was a much more traumatic storyline. I admit I wasn't a fan of some of it, but also that doesn't mean it wasn't good. These stories do need to be told from time to time because they really do happen. I just was disappointed after the warm feelings from Rain and Payu. Sky and Prapai's story left me kind of down even though it was a "happy ending"

Either way, there were many moments/episodes where I ended up rewatching because they were too good. So all in all, this was a good BL. I would have to say somewhere in my top BLs.

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how do i be a motorcycle?

This was a lot for my pea size brain. Everyone was really hot, and I liked the plot. A bit of a trigger warning, but still great. It really touched on some good issues in a Thai-drama kind of fashion. great one, and I want Phrapai to marry me. He's a 10, but he rides a motorcycle. Good day. This was actually so good. If anyone says anything, they are so wrong. The main couples were actually so loveable, and both had really good dynamics. Sky's ex had me livid. I was actually red in the face and hyperventilating because I was so mad. so good acting. These four are so amazing, and I love their characters and them. Their relationships are so cute. Payu and Rain with their daddy kink thing, WHICH WAS IMPLIED FROM THE BEGINNING MIGHT I ADD ("but Chloe, the daddy kink was weird--" you are so wrong, that was so hot, be quiet, you vermin. sorry getting too real.) . And pai and sky with pai not getting the hint, but it was good he didn't because Sky actually needed him. The scene where Sky looked up at Pai when he was in the bed after his ex was raping him. Bro, I was actually balling my eyes out so much. I couldn't stop it. Oh my god. That got me. It was a really good show, and I love it a lot. The story was really good, and the acting was great too. The music wasn't too memorable, and I have rewatched it twice, so the rewatch is a 10. great show all around.

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