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Amazing first episode! I can already tell this is gonna be a journey. Acting is on point and the dialogue is so good and feels natural. That’s a thing I’ve noticed many BLs recently fall short on. Cinematography is excellent and I like the humor feels natural too. These next 11 weeks are gonna be grueling waiting for the next episode.

Anyone else think that one girl figured Saeki out?

Oh! it’s also nice to see Oku Tomoya in a lead role again. I’ve been meaning to watch With You I Bloom and he was amazing in Minato’s Laundromat.

Heard it’s really good and a BL if you squint. I’ve been meaning to watch it since it stars one of my favorites Maeda Kentaro.

He was in Minato Laundromat as the second couple. also that time period drama with another bl actor, With you I Bloom?

If I recall correctly there’s a scene after Ba confesses that clarifies Ji Hun perspective. I’m talking about the scene at the basketball court with their other friends. Ba denies the true meaning of his confession so Ji Hun decides not to push and remains his friend. It’s a very subtle scene and clarifies a lot between them. Do Ba U really was his own worst enemy!

Second this. At this point I’m only watching for the main couple and see how the illness plays out. Amazing chemistry between them. Also you can 2x or skip scenes that don’t have them. You won’t miss anything that concerns the main couple and the filler storylines aren’t compelling nor paced well.

I’m just trying to be optimistic 😭We do have three episodes left, 9 out of 12. If they don’t add anything else or waste even more time I hope it’ll at least have a decent ending… I do think it’s most likely going to be rushed considering everything so far.

Well… that was an episode. Happy for the Zhang Wang and Xu Yuan scenes but that’s about it. Doc and student are still weird, local gang is weird and felt more like wasted time since they had no lasting impact on the characters, and GL is there I guess? Hopefully we can get back to the main draw of the series with these last few episodes. Please no more unnecessary and pointless filler!

Bro I just started skipping the scenes with the doc and the student. TBH the series would’ve been better without them

Yeah it seems to be losing the plot as it’s going on. Pacing is all over the place in the second half of the series which is disappointing because it started off pretty strong and intriguing because of Zhan Wang and Xu Yuan. I knew there was going to be some issues with the plot when the student’s attitude towards the doc did a 180 with no explanation or reasonable development. Honestly could do without those two. Also, Zhan Wang’s symptoms just suddenly disappearing only to reappear as a reminder that oh yeah he’s terminally ill! I wished it focused more on the main couple instead of introducing so many new elements that it’s turning into a mess of disconnected threads. Hopefully these last episodes brings the story back to the main draw of the series, Xu Yuan and Zhan Wang’s relationships, the jinx and the illness.

Could’ve been a 10/10 but lots of questionable decisions bogs it down.

I’m still hesitant on watching this because of the studio and subject matter. Not much of a fan of the whole Thai “actor couple” thing nor their other series and seeing people quoting a line that I find hilariously ignorant is off putting.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.“ John 3:16

Honestly… yeah. Almost perfect for me except for the second couple and the GL. Second couple had potential and I get that the actor was trying for a stoic thing but it just comes off as deadpan. Also the switch up from the student to liking him was way to fast and had no development. Literally came out of nowhere and had me rewatching to see if I missed anything. The GL I’m not interested because of the girl outing the brother but the sister is such a nice character I feel bad for skipping their scenes.

I’m just worried about that poster and the series history of too many couples.

I liked the previous seasons but yeah this one so far is definitely the better season. I hope they don’t make the same mistake again with too many couples. Season one was too short and already had significant amount of time put into two sub plots for it to waste time on a student/professor relationship afterthought. Same with the second season with the Student/TA plotline. The two couples we have this season are compelling enough and there’s not enough time left for a decent third coupling that won’t feel like an afterthought.

Also, it’s a good romance drama about first love. Don’t go in expecting toxic angst drama and pornographic scenes. This is fortunately a very well done friends to lovers story in a High School setting. It’s a very enjoyable slow build up of the main lead’s friendship to romantic realization that’s unfortunately cut short. Might just be me preferring depictions of healthy relationships which are unfortunately unpopular amongst MDL users.

Oh and if it’s not obvious enough, every scene contributes to the overall message I think the drama is conveying. It’s not until now that I realized the significance of the whole cat subplot. I’m definitely going to do a binge rewatch once all episodes are out.

Dang… I was anxious whenever he was walking around by the streets but of course when I let my guard down it happens! I thought that it would be because of his medical condition further down the line and they would have more time together… At least they got to spend a wonderful day together and he needs to get that guitar!

Forgot how good this one was. I believe it was the second KBL I have watched back in the day when I couldn’t find much in western media. It’s a nice comfort short story with an amazing soundtrack and a lingering mystery. The chemistry between the main leads was good and I appreciate how neither fell into the stereotype that’s grossly apparent in current BL media. They actually felt like two guys slowly falling in love and not a guy and a girl self insert. Also, forgot how funny the classmates were.

Watched the free episodes and while I’m glad the took out the SA scene it still seems like they’re going with the whole “failing at manipulating” thing.

edit: Watched a few clips and it actually looks like they made some great changes! The art guy looks way more likable and that’s obviously because they took out the SA/Non con with the reporter. The dynamic also seems more believable and that’s probably due to the amazing acting from the short clips I’ve seen. Definitely gonna give this a chance when I have the money to purchase the episodes.

Yo… waiting for the next episode is gonna be so grueling! 😩

I’m always hesitant on watching porn Manhwa adaptations since the shaky plots are mainly a vehicle for the smut. Thankfully a lot of adaptations expand on the story and actually makes sense. It turns out way more romantic and the characters have depth. Also, I appreciate whenever they censor SA and Non Con because that is never okay.

less sa is always a good thing