FrankIncese

Oh you make me laugh. Thanks for that. See you at the end of the series for a recap!

Dropped after 2.5 eps. Shame to see talented cast being wasted on this. I blame direcion/editing for quite a lot, although the script is very bad. Singto (who has always been very good) is horribly cast as the "conqueror". He has no idea how to play that role. What a waste.

While I agree with jpny01 (their lack of knowledge of simple dating etiquette is just crazy) I just watch this through my "BL" lens. In soooo many BL, they are shy beyond any real-life counterpart. In some series, they actually make love, then CONTINUE to be shy about kissing (when alone in their own apartments). I, too, had a girlfriend in high school before I realized I liked men. And we kissed on our very first date, held hands in public constantly and did more in full view of others - and this was decades ago. But in BL it's an alternate universe where innocence and naivete are more important than realism. How can it be a fairy tale if it's real? Aoki's over-the-top reactions are just a stylized/directorial choice. I'm not a fan, but again I just tell myself, "It's BL, get over yourself." Now, I can't argue with "no progression". They have each made very minor adjustments to their attitudes but I think this BL is going to end up with one very simple realization from Aoki at the end and that will be success to this team.

That bridge scene is my favorite of the series, so far. Aoki is so natural and relaxed, even when he's embarrassed. The performances are changing to match the subtle nuances as their relationship progresses. Very well done.

Another dropped. Too amateurish for my tastes. Sigh

Dropped. Too amateur for my tastes.

Dropped. A bit too amateurish for my tastes.

Yes, I've seen it in many many many series, so I figured it was a common phenomenon, but just strange from my culture.

Wow. Fascinating.

Ok. A little slow. Full of over-the-top characters. So far, I like the Yacht/Yoon pairing. Not a fan of any of the office-mates. Never seen a cockroach cause so much trouble, and my college apartment was FULL of them. Not sure I'll stick it out past Ep 3, but we shall see.

Special eps are disappointing. I'll wait for the real series.

2 episodes in and I'm enjoying it for the unique main character. I find the idea of "slave boys", who must buy drinks and snacks and offer up their houses to classmates who despise them, to be an odd phenomenon. Where I come from, they would just be shunned and bulllied, not turned into servants. But that's just the culture, I guess. Also fascinating that the police can harass you for riding with 2 people on a bicycle. WHAT??? But looking forward to seeing how this one plays out.

Only watched Ep 1 so far and I was underwhelmed, despite Singto and Pluem (whom I usually like). Unlikeable characters, slow pacing, ridiculous plot elements. Not horrible, but lower tier. I'll watch a few more (at 2x speed) to see if the murder plot makes this any better but I have a feeling this will get dropped.

God I love these friends. What good people, all. Miscommunication rarely lasts more than a few minutes before they are honest and open about their feelings. If only that were true IRL. I do wish Shunsuke was a little more subtle/natural, but I'm sure he's been directed to be this over-the-top. I don't want this to end.

I was all Ohm going in, but Nanon is amazing. Great direction to convey those conflicted feelings so well, too. Despite the limited premise, this is turning into a real fav. NanOhm 4Ever. LOL

It's pretty awful, but I'm also at my saturation point with BL. They have to be VERY good for me to stick it out anymore.

10 minutes in and I can't stand it. Dropped. Next.

Unnecessary tease for characters we have come to love.

Loved it, top to bottom. Not what I was expecting and all in a good way. Fell in love with all the characters, even those without much depth were at least memorable. There's a lot of heart and a few tears. I'd watch again and want to watch the original very soon.

Finally got a chance to finish this show. What I like most is that it's a crime drama and the BL is secondary (though very prominent). Some ridiculous plot elements, and some really bad acting (poor sweet beautiful Tul. I wish he had the chops). But these guys have such charm and chemistry that they're fun to watch no matter how cheesy and outrageous the plot. I do wish the side couples had a bit more time, especially the Inspector and Oat, who barely had ANY time at all. Really hope Putter/Sorn gets his own BL one day soon. He could definitely pull off a lead role. All in all, a fun watch. Probably won't watch again, but that's because I know the ending of the "mystery". But I would watch the BL edit and I'll probably watch the sequel or whatever their next pairing is.