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Ermehgerd, Rome crumbs! And dancing in the rain! And Thee and Mok's childhood friendship! Adorbs. I haven't read the novel, so I don't know for sure, but with how light the first episodes have been, I'm mildly holding my breath for the shoe to drop and the mafia aspect to really darken things. And I know we all assume and hope we're right, but if they have someone other than William playing Rome, I'mma riot.

OK, I genuinely love that the way this feels is a bit on the goofy side, but it doesn't try to take itself seriously. It's not trying to be serious with a side of goofy. It's goofy, and knows and embraces it. That's the refreshing part for me. It makes it feel more... natural? I'm not even sure that's the word I'm looking for, but it doesn't feel forced, and that makes a world of difference for me. Thee is genuinely sheltered in a money bubble, and Peach is genuinely trying to explain and help him. This is already so much better than I anticipated because of it 🥰

That is so not what The Fool card means... It's about new beginnings and spontaneity and adventure. It *can* mean to be cautious about impulsivity, but nothing about someone lying to you. Who the hell came up with that? I get they wanted to create tension (because it's apparently the slowest slow burn in history 🙄), but at least do the minimum cursory Google search about the cards. Make it The Moon (hidden truths or secrets) or the Three of Swords (painful truth after discovering a lie), but not The Fool. *le sigh*

From my understanding and drawing conclusions from the comments of others, Saint's father is the university president and holds a lot of sway. Some of what I have seen has suggested Saint's father holds Ice's future in his hands because of his position, and may have been the culprit in Mint choosing Ice to begin with. For me, that suggests a healthy amount of fear on Saint's part - both for his own future because familial disappointment and a desire to be cared for war wage inside of Saint, but also because he doesn't want more sh!t to fall on Ice. I think it started with the familial aspect, but has turned to the protection aspect. If Saint has led a sheltered life where expectations of success are tantamount to being accepted, it could easily result in that grown-ass adult not knowing how to stand up for himself, so he folds. Neglect and impossible expectations are also types of trauma. Ice seems to be literally the only thing Saint will stand up for, which suggests to me that Saint is reaching for something for himself for the first time and feels guilty about it regarding his father. Also, staff are going to, generally, follow the orders of the one who pays them. Fear of losing their job is a hard motivator. That was a lot lol, sorry.

OK, I am still fully invested, but it's dragging a bit here. This episode had good parts, but felt suuuupper slow as a whole.

Also, I loathe Saint's father, the maid, and Warm. They can all fall in a hole. A deep hole. Into the pit of despair. Where they will have the life sucked from them. Painfully. With no miracles to fix it.

Also also, the no subtitles for the texts drove me up a wall! I kept having to pause and pull up a translator app so I could keep up.

One more also, I get that Ice is doing it for revenge, but dayum child, ask for some friggin' help! Trying to solo it ain't gonna do the trick. Mint has been at this and getting away with it for what feels like a long time - he knows how to be cautious. Grab a posse to do reconnaissance together! *le sigh*

Honestly, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Is it perfect? Absolutely not. Are there some glaring plot holes? Yes. Is the story enough to make up for those? For me, yes. It's a bit over the top, and the CGI is pretty terrible, but the acting is well done, the story was a pleasant surprise, and the moral aspect of right and wrong is questioned with authenticity. I like that San questions how his reincarnated love could be a man, because he's over 100 years old, and 100 years ago that wasn't what was done (openly, at least). The question of sacrificing one to save another is struggled with in a way that makes you understand the struggle and question what you would do in the character's place. And above all, Daou and Offroad have phenomenal chemistry. They've proven themselves to me enough that I will, mostly, blindly watch anything they are a part of just to see them act together. This was much more long-winded than I intended, but I do recommend this show. It's deep enough to keep my attention piqued, while providing enough fluff to keep me smiling in my hopeless romantic heart.

They're still filming. They usually have to finish filming before they can announce an air date in case something goes awry and filming needs to be extended.

I have so many emotions about this show, and I'm unsure where to put them all. Rage because of Saint's dad and effin' Mint, confusion about Fah somehow always showing up, hope for Ice and Saint to find peace both individually and together, soft smiles for the progress they made in this episode, eye rolling for the predictable doorbell interrupting them, hella judgey side eye for Warm showing up (or existing at all, really), some mild wth about Mud and Book because that felt like left field, and impatience because I have to wait a whole ass week for the next episode.

I think this show will be one I will have to binge re-watch once it's all aired to alleviate my impatience each week, and the frustration at the pacing. It's a bit slow, but not terrible. Some trimming could have cleaned it up, and the random bra ad was ridiculous. Though, I do understand sponsors requiring screen time, that was just, ugh.

I think Ter will be in it more than Hill if they follow the books. Phoon talks to Ter a lot in his book. Hill is always just kind of a side note in every book but his own lol.

I mean, that's true and I can see that perspective. But he also knows Saint is there and, despite still obviously having feelings, wants nothing to do with Saint. It's kind of that perfect storm of a place where nothing good has happened. Then, after his attempt on his life, (for me) it's a chance to start clean/fresh/new. It could have been a time to completely start over and put literally everything behind him - the betrayal by Saint ('s father), what Mint did, the debt his father left him, the death of his father, the loan sharks forcing him into the industry, the attempt to end his life, just everything. But I am definitely a people pleaser and avoid confrontation at all costs, so his constant kerfuffles with Mint - and then Fah showing up every damn time somehow - would be the absolute last thing I would want lol. For me, what doesn't kill me just gives me trauma 😅

Agreed. But, you know, plot advancement and all that lol.

I know we wouldn't have the story if he didn't, but I cannot fathom why Ice would want to ever set foot on those school grounds again after what Mint did to him. There are schools probably very far away from where one of the worst things to happen to anyone happened to Ice. *Why* would you return to that place?! There are a lot of things where belief should be suspended in this show, but that one piece is the only one that sticks in my craw and leaves a bad taste in my mouth...

To me, it looked like she didn't know who he was. She looked really happy after the audition, but her face totally changed after Ice recognized Saint. I got the feeling she was aware of Saint, but had never met him in person, so she didn't know it was *that* Saint auditioning. And if the investors are the ones pushing, she kind of has to capitulate or she won't get to make the movie at all.

I will keep all my fingers and toes crossed for that!! Maybe we'll get a couple episode arc in Our Skyy 3 🥹🙏(Because I'm keeping my fingies and toesies crossed for that to happen, too lol)

While I agree it's not "normal," I don't think it's completely out of the realm of possibility. Forgiveness is difficult. To me, it shows a depth of emotional and mental strength to be able to look at someone and say, "You've wronged me deeply, but I forgive you." I couldn't do it, no. Especially not as quickly as Thap. I highly doubt their relationship will be the same, but they both let go of the hatred and anger. To me it was more like they came to terms with what happened and agreed to move on. Karn is going to be in prison, so it's not like they're going back to being buddy buddy or anything.

"You can be weak with me."
"I found my home is you."
"You are my magic prophecy."
Uuuugh such good lines this episode ❤️😭

I am enjoying this a lot, but I genuinely think the week wait between episodes is a major reason some people have issues with it. Once it has aired completely, this is a show to binge because it will make more sense overall. (That might also just be me projecting my dislike of waiting a week for new episodes, though 😅) Maybe I'm wrong and people actually hate it, but if we had the ability to watch all episodes back to back, the story would progress more smoothly, I think.

Also, I adore Ramil and Pong goofing together lol. Punn looked so happy and simulatiously so exasperated that they got on so well 😂

Ohmigosh, I did not catch until just now that the candies in the tin that Thap gave In for when he faints are little avocados for Jimmy and waves for Sea! It's a tiny detail, but I think it's brilliant lol.

*le sigh* It's just so well written. I knew Kasidis was a bad guy, but what the actual eff is up with Kan. He just constantly looks pissed that Thap is alive and out of reach. I know there have been spoilers about his ending, but his facial expressions are so obvious lol. I mean, go off, First. I hate waiting a whole week. And he didn't get to give him the gift and ask the question! 😭 Next week is going to piss me off with the ex inserting himself like that. No, sir. Thank you for your help, now leave. The Tower card and it's destruction is absolutely accurate 😢

I haven't read the book, so I don't know the overall story. I'm going based on what Boun has said, the special, and the first episode. There are comedic elements, but I do not feel it was funny only. But, again, it's only episode 1. Everyone sees it differently, apparently. I think the best way to make a decision is to watch it yourself. I enjoyed it. Boun loves vampires and has spearheaded this project for a long time - I choose to trust his obsession lol.