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This is wonderful! So well-researched and crisply presented!

I myself have been involved in a few debates on what constitutes an "open" ending. It seems that many people not only want a happy ending, they want one that is spelled out clearly in every detail, with nothing whatsoever left ambiguous.

For example, there's a movie where at the end it's not certain that the ML is alive. The final shot consists of the FL seated alone outdoors, on a bench with her back to the camera.

From the perspective of the camera we hear the ML's voice call her name, and when she turns to look she breaks into a smile. *Cut to credits*

So, is that an open ending or a happy ending? I contend that it is happy, but because the ML is not shown as physically present many consider it an open one. (To which I say, even if we do see him, why couldn't the FL be imagining him while he's actually dead?)

There's a freshness about her that is so endearing. She lit up every scene she had in 'To My Star'.

I'd go drinking with her anytime! ^_^

Imagine a blu-ray set with all of them included plus BHS extras and deleted scenes. Ahhhh.....

Wow, in Episode 11 he's a complete d*ck. No more votes from me, Zhou Keyu!! lol

I, too, thought that the way that character talked things out was extraordinary and touching. And it visibly comforted the other -- I liked that, too. The script didn't go in the annoying direction of having the misunderstanding continue despite the way that one character opened up.

I just hope Season 1 doesn't end with a cliffhanger!

I've enjoyed the series for what it is and appreciate how Prab is so unerringly on Chon's side no matter what. Because Prab really does take on a big-brother role despite being unrelated to Chon by blood, I've found it hard to imagine the two of them kissing, let alone messing around.

So, in today's episode, seeing them go to sleep in a full-body cuddle surprised me. If the series follows how people behave in real life, now that they've broken through that barrier I can see where there'd be no turning back, and they'll end up sleeping together in the same bed every night.

Which means maybe I'm wrong about them never kissing. And strangely enough, I have mixed feelings about that.

I think the cordial part came from Shu Yi's decision to pretend that he's taking Shi De back. As you noted. he wasn't able to keep up the ruse for very long.

What kind of father puts his son through five years (five years!!) of torment for *any* reason? Are you so incompetent as a parent that you need to destroy your kid's emotional well-being over some stupid concern like taking over the family business?

Unless the promise concerns a matter of life and death, the dad is 100% in the wrong and Shi De is a terrible boyfriend for agreeing.

According to @world_of_bl_com on Twitter, Season 2 has been announced.

Not Mika? [fist pump] Yes!!

I haven't yet watched even one second of this drama, but I appreciate reading a positive review for once. "Helpful" indeed!

On a Patreon that I subscribe to, someone made the point that Tae's hair was a different color in this episode and that he looked older, and the other characters didn't appear at all except in flashback.

I don't know what that tells us, exactly, but it's an interesting observation to be sure!

You make a good point!

Tae is a hot slice. My eyes lit up for the same reason yours did haha.

For all we know, they might be making things up as they go along so they made this quickie episode to buy some time lol.

I think the new guy is someone sent by Amethyst to help Tae get over Nite, since Amethyst is the god of healing. But I don't think what they did together is a way to heal lol.

The person I did it to ended up as my first boyfriend. I don't need you to tell me if it was 'defensible'. I'd been raised a born-again Christian so I had issues to deal with.

So, with all due respects, I think you *do* judge the process. And I'm still glad you weren't around to snark at me as I went through mine.

I agree! This episode put the series at another level.

It seems clear that more care was taken for the screenwriting than I've given it credit for. Gene's reaction to Nubsib's attention is realistic given the 'script' he has written for his own life. He is going to go through lots of confusion, anger, and despair before finally being able to accept the love of another man.

After this week I'm all in!

They made a nice adjustment on the sound effects, putting them at a much lower volume. I think the impact they have is actually better that way. I hope other series take note.