Not a Robot

I think that many people feel the same way you do. My favorite local playhouse has the stage at ground level, and I like to sit in the first row, and this series has the same type of vibe. The overacting just annoys me at times because it isn't as necessary on film. In a play when In does his series of monologues, we would have been able to see Wang's face and body language, so we would know how he feels. I felt that I should have been emotional, (I cry easily during shows) and I had dry eyes. I think that this is a great series, I just am having a hard time adjusting.

The room divider is not random for stage, but in a normal house, it would not be in the middle of the room, especially if only one person lives in the house. This is not a film of a stage play, it's a series, so the stage like props do not hit me in a powerful way. That's what I'm not totally in love with. I understand the symbolism, I just do not like the stage feel as much. But we can disagree and still get along because I really like this series.

Very true. He will keep everyone looking good.

This was such a nice episode. Hopefully Puen/Tun's real name is on the wish. My biggest complaint is that YT rolled an unskippable ad in the middle of the bathtub scene. I think that Talay and Tun make a very caring and sweet couple.

I recently found out that Jimmy is an actual doctor. He has taken a huge risk to study medicine, then end up going into acting, when being a doctor is the safer and a widely admired career choice.

That scene also made me think it was a cut version. How did they go from a kiss to Akk just comforting Ayana? Anyway, I may have gotten The Eclipse confused with Vice Versa. I noticed today's episode is marked "uncut" but I've never seen a cut version. Sorry for the confusion.

I may have gotten it confused with Vice Versa. I noticed today's episode is marked "uncut" but I've never seen a cut version. Sorry for the confusion.

Episode 6 was the strongest yet. No western style preaching, just two people, still not totally trusting, but allowing themselves to be vulnerable. Both actors did a wonderful job bringing their characters to life. Well done!

Edited: I think I got this confused with Vice Versa. Today's VV episode is marked "Uncut." Maybe there are uncut versions behind a paywall but I don't want to start rumors.

Maybe they are related to the mysterious Pakun? They are from a mafia family in Don't Say No.

I love it, but I like the bully the one you love trope. I also think the love scenes are way spicier than the usual two Ken dolls kissing.

Great ending to a great series. Akira finally found his courage, and Shin, even though still very young, learned to try not to overwhelm Akira. Showing that holding hands is a sexual sign of love even if it did not lead to full on sex, was very special.

Thanks for the tip. Now it makes sense why Sasiwimol's character acts so much like Amanda in the Glass Menagerie. I hope the director learns to shift a little more for his next project. This is a very good drama, but the overacting and the long monologues are not my favorite. Talking to Wang about his father didn't hit me in the feels like it should have. Since this is the director's first series, I understand more that he is learning a new medium.

Thank you.

I may get hate for this comment, but I wonder if this is adapted from a play, or if the director has a theater background, because I feel this series sometimes is more like a play. I've attended plays, so it isn't that I hate them, but I don't prefer that type of adaptation to screen. I only say this because of the long monologues and the sometimes stiff and exaggerated acting, especially from Mam, who plays Wang's mother. Or having that random room divider in the bedroom, it just seems like a stage. I am enjoying the series nonetheless, but I can't help but get distracted at times by the over performance and the staging of the sets. On a stage the lack close-ups and being able to see what all of the actors are doing hold attention, but the long monologues without seeing Wang's expressions, just detracts from the emotion and drama of a scene. That's just my opinion.

you're right, I don't mean lying down. Thanks for the catch.

I am not mocking you, I'm letting you know this since writing is without tone and body language. The anal tract cannot self-lubricate like a vagina because unlike the vagina, it was meant to excrete waste, while the vagina is a multi-purpose organ. Males have a prostate, so when they engage in anal, there is possibility that the prostate can be stimulated during intercourse, thus producing a pleasurable sensation. I don't know of this personally since I do not have a prostate, but gay men educated me when I was young and asked, "why the hell?!?'

The condom was probably lubed (but they should have applied more) and during an intense scene, the are not going to interrupt during an intense moment. I think applying lube and stroking would get them a strike. With the condom on, we would hear every "preparatory" stroke. We don't see hear or see the penis plopping out of holes, or making farting or squelching sounds (all of this applies to vaginal in MxF series), during love scenes either. It's supposed to be romantic, while pleasing the people who will have a stroke over non-safe sex.

I would love to see this pair in a live action version of Aitsu no Diahonmei - His Favorite. I think that Oriyama would make a great Yoshida, with help from makeup.

Full disclosure, I am biased toward the bully trope and it's clear from the start that Phayu loves Rain, it's Rain who hasn't caught up to his feelings. Even in Episode 5, he still insists that he likes Ple, at least when asked about it directly, but his actions speak for his feelings. When Rain is determined, he does not submit. An example is, when told to stay away, he decides on his own, without manipulation to show up, and stay without permission. I see that as feistiness, spirit and independence, which Phayu likes. People at the garage love Rain too, and I think are secretly rooting for him, with Saifa being an overt ally.

I see Rain's tentativeness before sex as being anxious of the unknown. Prostate aside, it's pretty intimidating to think of having anal for the first time, especially when the thought had not crossed his mind before meeting Phayu. I don't care how worked up a person is, unless they've have used toys, or experimented, I think it can be a scary thought.

I love this series and I can't wait for the Praphai and Sky arc to begin.

Beautiful series. The butterflies gave it away, and I ended up not caring about the how and why.

I understand now, the business model. It's sad but true.

Japan has had an idol system for decades and my favorite idol was Yukiko Okada, who committed suicide in 1986. A few years prior to her suicide, there were scandals which is why they instituted the no dating policy for J-Idol talent. Okada was only in the industry for a little over 2 years but she made 6 albums, multiple commercials, TV appearances, concerts, had a radio show, etc., all while going to high school. She committed suicide right after graduating from high school, and til today, her reasons have not been made public. When I first heard Okada's voice, I thought it was nothing special, since her contemporaries were Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, etc. As I started to watch her, knowing that most if not all of her vocal were sang live, I fell hard for her consistency and hard work.

I am more familiar with Japan and Japanese culture, not Korean, but it seems like there's a lot of cross over between Japanese and Korean entertainment models. I'm just thankful that Japan hasn't adopted the fan service option as of yet. When the actors are together, they are interviewed as actors, not a ship. Now that Thai BL has made more traction in the Japan market, I hope this doesn't change.

I'm glad to have met a fellow nerd to discuss this stuff with here.

I enjoyed Ep 11. It's time for both Shin and Akira to face reality about their futures and their relationships. I understand that Akira wants to be a responsible adult, but he will need to act like a mature adult to make this happen. Shintaro is moving forward and that's a good think. Asuka deciding to take over the family business, but not giving up on Shuu-san without talking to him is also brave. Maybe the Sakuma brothers are extra dense, but why would a high school senior, in Tokyo, spend the day streaming architecture, when he could be in an arcade? Do the math Shuu-san! I hope that Shuu-san reciprocates his feelings, but with his poker demeanor, I'm not sure.

This show is wonderful and frustrating because the characters have flaws like real people. Akira being a Japanese man, from a small town, wants to be the responsible adult, but this conflicts with his feelings. I hope that he follows his heart though. Shin can be a doctor anywhere, even in their town.