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I am not one to get scared during horror movies. Like ever. I'm usually laughing or rolling my eyes. But the main ghost in this one genuinely creeped me out. They just did a really good job with her. I was surprised I felt so oddly creeped out. Not scared, but definitely that, "Oh, I'm just gonna go ahead and pull my feet off the floor and make sure no part of me is off the edge of the couch/bed in case something tries to grab me" feeling. Which made me love the show more because that never happens to me lol.

I don't remember them mentioning it, I just assumed it was a result of the ability to see ghosts. He had it as a baby, too. It might just be regular heterochromia, but it felt related to the ghosts. To me, at least. Though, I will say, there were a couple times when it made Pooh look like he had a crazy lazy eye, like it wasn't fitted correctly or was too obviously articial. Not always, but every once in a while lol.

OK, OK. So much to unpack in this episode!
1. Pim has some acting chops. That girl be hiding all sorts of chaos, I just know it.
2. I just wanna hug Kaew. He needs it so much.
3. Fortune teller coming in with the revelation about why present day JomKaew are the way they are?! She's probably one of my favorite characters lol.
4. I don't trust Harn. I can't put my finger on it, but he bothers me.
5. Spicy scenes were spicin'!
6. The preview?! Dad finds out?! Phop fights with dad about it?! How am I supposed to wait a week 😭

TutorYim's cameo broke my heart! 💔

The novel gives an enormous amount more. The show did well, but really only the uncut version. The cut version is good, but lacking because of how much they took out. The way Phoon's father was dealt with is the biggest example of something they changed. And they changed it *drastically* from the novel. The novel is a lot of Phoon's thought and perspectives, so it's understandable why it's difficult to translate that to the screen. FahPhoon are my absolute favorites, so I am biased lol, but the novel explains and fleshes out so much more than the show. I highly recommend reading the novel.

I had a harder time with this novel as well. It felt like the time jumps weren't done well or didn't make sense. May have been a translation thing, too. I enjoyed it overall, but it was a more difficult read.

Beside the Sky and The Sun from Another Star are the names of the story arcs for FahPhoon and ThitDao. Both are part of season 2. Those are the names of the novels, so they used them for the show as well. If you're watching them in order, it's simply season 1 then season 2. It's just each part of season 2 for each respective couple is named after their book.

I understand the company's need for a cut and an uncut version. I get it. Capitalism reigns hard. Everybody wants to make money. But when that comes at the expense of continuity in storytelling, you've lost the plot. Pun intended. I watched the fast track of episode 16, but did so on a bootleg site. I always come back and watch it legally on YouTube to support the cast and crew. Cutting out the scene where Thit drinks with Dao's dads, but showing him coming back to bed totally drunk makes *zero* sense in the realm of good storytelling. Yes, I'm bummed they didn't even include a kiss when they got back to the apartment after Thit left the hospital, but that's small potatoes comparatively. We know what happened. It was never subtle that when they became official they would be together physically. But to cut a scene that results in a character's actions in the next scene? If I hadn't watched the uncut version already (or read the book... multiple times lol), I would be vastly confused why Thit is drunk. The same happened with FahPhoon's story, too. Why the actual eff would you cut the scene of Fah recognizing the handwriting?! Again, I understand wanting to make money on the uncut and fast tracks. But you should still care enough about the story as a whole to make it make sense. *sigh* rant over.

THAT CUT BETWEEN PART 1 AND PART 2 WAS ABSOLUTELY DIABOLICAL

100% agree. I originally hoped GerNao's story would be second just so viewership didn't drop for their story...

DanNuea is DuenNao's twin brother. He hasn't been in the show so far, but North mentioned him when Johan went to Boston in the first season because DanNuea studies abroad in Boston.

Oh, man, this episode. The intensity of my anger when Qin's lame-a$$ parents were trying to explain away why they treated him so poorly, immediately followed by fat crocodile tears running down my face when Qin called for Duang and Duang yelled back at Qin's parents that hugging him was what he needed and Qin crying that he just wants to be part of the family? My heart! Qin's parents continue to be shite. Though, I am wildly grateful that Qin acknowledged it's a process and it's not completely fixed. I was worried they were going to make it into an everything's fine now redemption, but they pulled through, and I am intensely relieved. Because it's never perfectly OK after one confrontation. Time is a necessity to truly make Qin feel like he's actually loved by his parents, not just provided for.
THEN! The whiplash of the following scene with Duang whining like a puppy for kisses? So many giggles because it was so silly. The beginning of the episode I was smiling at their lovey dovey-ness, then filled with rage at parental attempt to wipe away Qin's feelings, to deep grief at Qin's breakdown, to utter giggles at silliness. Rounding the whole episode out with smiles because of how cute it is that Duang is so like his mom that Qin already feels comfortable around her. The ups and downs were intense this episode. So well done.

This! I don't mind NC scenes, but it's not why I watch any show. I want plot more than NC. If an NC scene fits well with the plot, great. If not, it's not a necessity. Though, I am coming at it from an ace perspective, so maybe we're both biased...?

I knew it was that actress as soon as we caught the glimpse of her last week! She's so good. I've always seen her in very auntie/motherly, loving type roles, so it was a surprise to see her as a villain. And unfortunately, a villain that made some good points when she was being fired. She was vile for what she did to Qin, yes, but her chastising the parents? I kind of agree 😬 Because we know what happened afterward. This is me saying, yet again, that Qin's parents are shite. How do you never hug your child?!

I also genuinely, truly, wonderfully love the communication all of these friends and lovers have with each other. The maturity they all have in being open with their feelings, as well as apologizing when they've hurt someone is wildly refreshing. Qin appreciates the gift, but doesn't want Duang to be without money for himself. Jamie wants Duang to take care of himself as well. Duang wants to make up for the love Qin didn't have from his family. Pae tries to keep everyone level headed and calm so they don't go too far and hurt each other, and when they do, he plays mediator to make sure everyone comes back to level footing. They all have such good intentions with and for each other. It makes me smile so deeply it hurts my face. I love this show. It's like a blessing wrapped in adorable and attractive young men 😅

Inkitt has a good version

OK, honestly, NgernOat are the closest to the book characters of all the actors so far for me. They *are* ThitDao.

And I'm hoping the uncut version of this episode made a bit more sense. I watched the cut version first, and it felt disjointed. The scene where Thit and Jo were talking outside even looked different, like it had been filmed at a different or later time, and the sound editing was shite. Just weird.

I took it that he was getting it out of the way. But I think a lot of people think he put it under Qin as leverage. However, for me, the pillow didn't seem to be there when they rolled over, so I think it was just shoving it away for room. Guess we'll find out Saturday if they pick up where they left off lol.

It's another couple balancing each other out in all the right ways. It's the healing and the hurting meeting and smoothing out the edges to create something new. It's so lovely to watch. So much so, I've already watched the episode 3 times and also had my heart shattering and then bursting through that whole bit of learning about Qin and his family, and then Qin and Duang asking at the same time. That hug by the window was poignantly and perfectly comforting. The tension literally oozed out of Qin so much so that he was able to smile and laugh at his baby pictures with the long hair. I was absolutely not expecting this show to be this way, and I am so glad it is!

Just because someone has the ability to write well does not mean any form of AI was used... Oddsare has always written comments that are eloquent and well thought-out. I search for and wait to read their comments on multiple pages because I enjoy seeing their views and insights.

Based on what I've seen and read from those who have read the novel, it's supposedly angst-free. So hopefully no giant twists 🤞 I do think we'll get more backstory about Qin and his trauma, there's also still the showcase Qin is performing in, as well as Qin meeting Duang's family. I'm hoping for small hurdles with lots of healing and smiles and a ridiculously happy ending lol.