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I absolutely loved Season 1, so when Season 2 was announced, I was honestly so excited. What I love most about the first episode is that we do not get another fresh start where Miyata and Iwanaga are still figuring out their relationship. They are already two years into their relationship and living together, and I absolutely loved that decision.

There is something so satisfying about seeing a couple who has already made it through the beginning stages of their relationship and is now simply enjoying life together. They live together, cook together, cuddle, and their house is filled with couple photos and little reminders of their life together. They are so happy together that they genuinely feel like a married couple.

Honestly, their relationship is my ideal love life.

The holiday at the pool and the kissing scenes were so refreshing to watch. There was nothing overly dramatic about them. They were simply enjoying being together, and that made the moments feel even more romantic. Even something as simple as Iwanaga making freshly squeezed juice for Miyata in the morning to help with his hangover was incredibly sweet. If that is not love, then what is?

I also really loved the flashbacks to Season 1. They only lasted a couple of minutes, but it was such a nice touch because it brought back memories of what Miyata and Iwanaga went through before reaching this point. It reminded us how far their relationship has come and made seeing them living together now feel even more meaningful.

And their bed scene was so romantic. The soft kisses, their chemistry, the gentle background music and the way they looked at each other all felt incredibly mature. There was no need to make the scene overly dramatic. Their connection was enough. They genuinely feel like a couple who have been together for years and are completely comfortable loving each other.

But of course, even the strongest relationship can have problems.

When Miyata asks about Iwanaga's watch, Iwanaga reveals that it was given to him by someone special from college. His ex. Iwanaga clearly does not like talking about his past relationships, and before long, that past unexpectedly comes back into their present.

I know the ex returning trope is not exactly the most original storyline, but honestly, I do not mind it here. I am actually really interested to see what happens because Miyata and Iwanaga have built such a beautiful and stable relationship. Will this make them even stronger? Will Miyata's jealousy and insecurity create cracks between them? Or will Iwanaga finally be forced to confront parts of his past that he has been avoiding?

That is what makes me excited for the rest of the season.

One thing I continue to love about Japanese BL is how mature and realistic the storytelling can feel. There are no unnecessary cringe sound effects or exaggerated reactions. The romance feels natural, the conversations feel believable, and the characters are allowed to behave like real adults in a real relationship.

Episode 1 was honestly so special and emotional for me. Watching Miyata and Iwanaga living together, caring for each other, cuddling, kissing, cooking together and simply enjoying their everyday life made me genuinely happy.

At the same time, I cannot lie, I was also a little jealous and envious of what they have. Their relationship represents exactly what I want in a relationship. To come home to someone you love, live together, take care of each other, share ordinary moments and still have that tenderness between you after years together. That is such a beautiful thing to watch.

This is already one of my favourite Japanese BLs of 2026, and if the rest of the season can maintain the same emotional depth as Episode 1, I think we are in for something really special.

I cannot wait for the next episode!