The Open Ending as a Rorschach testIt's occurred to me that an open ending is like a Rorschach Test, insofar as…
Like someone already pointed out, there were numerous hints Yuma was a miracle boy. That is why he did not die from the euthanasia pill, that is how he could create rainstorm and that is how he could stop a falling bottle and hanging it in the midair. And that is why he was so happy and laid back when he parted Masumi and Ritsu, telling them they were gonna meet again.
Don't worry...BL's never seek medical professionals for their mental problems...they seek dick...magical dick…
Seeking psychiatric help for mental problems in Asia is generally still a big no. They regard mental health issues as something that is a sign of weakness and kind of shame brought up on themlesves and on their families.
Sigh. The number of uncomprehending comments over how people still do not understand why Ritsu did what he did blows my head. The problem is that some of you do not even try to understand him. A freak down there could even write such outrageous shit that those who proudly enjoy sex with multiple persons are disgusting. This board where people are always so quick to condemn anything mildly offensive, this did not even raise an eyebrow. CoNeTrIC was totally spot on below: "And, if these comments are anything to go by, few people can appreciate or relate to personal ethics that isn't conventional or black & white".
Ritsu is a free spirit who was genuinely in love with Masumi; he just could not change his non-monogamous nature. And he probably still cannot, even if he is most likely to make an attempt at it, once they are reunited. That is why Masumni said they might face hardship even if they survive, because he counts with this risk, among many others. Ritsu broke up with Masumi, because Masumi was not willing to pursue this non-conventional relationship with him, but it is clear that Masumi is the only one he ever loved, even if he loved him in his own way - and he was the only one who sincerely and selflessy loved Masumi too. And when the world came to its end, Ritsu decided to reunite with his only love, and made several efforts to finally make him happy.
But no, for the moral purists conventional monogamous relationship is the only acceptable format, everything else is detestable. Of course you don't understand this story. And it is indeed funny to see how some butthurt folks still insist that Masumi deserves better and he should carry on sulking. Fffs have you listened to the narrative? He wasted the last 10 years of his life doing a job he hates and isolating himself from the world out there because of a botched love, and you think he should still stay miserable and say no to Ritsu because that is what the bastard Ritsu deserves. Holy shit. Like Japanese movie "His" and the Thai series "I Promised You the Moon" this show separates the audience to two camps: those who can reflect on the past and capable of forgiving for their own sake and those who are entrapped in their own grievances, keep nursing their grudges and rather hurt themselves than letting mistakes go.
And this never-ending stupid moanfest about the side characters. Good lord, out of 8 episodes only the 5th concentrated somewhat more on Meguru and Yuma, Madoka had 3 minutes in episode 6, Yuma and Meguru had about 5 minutes in the finale, apart from them the rest of the supporting characters literally had nearly walk-on roles. Everything else was all about Ritsu and Masumi in the present or in the past, and you go on and on whining about the show allegedly concentrating on the side characters, which is objectively not true. Meguru and Yuma had important roles also to get to know more about the main leads' backgrounds as well as the outcome of the plot, but no wonder you don't get the narrative if you are skipping important characters. The ending is not open, even if the director decided to go on that somewhat symbolic route. Yuma finally saved the world from something he might have caused himself as a Wonder Boy out of his deep sadness. What Masumi and Ritsu see at the end is the sunshine. Up until then the sky was almost always cloudy.
the friends hooking up thing is explained later in the webtoon, presumably the drama will address it as well.…
It never ceases to amaze me when people come to a debate board and freak out when their bs is contradicted. They seem to think being entitled to their opinions literally means they are entitled to their opinions unchallenged.
A really frightening state of things in this snowlake/safe space new world.
When you think about all of the clues we are given about Yuma, the ending doesn't seem so open ended, after all.…
Thanks for this. I have not read the manga but I could come to the same conclusions without any doubt. The number of clueless comments under MDL once again is depressing.
I have read very good reviews about it. The previous teasers and trailers were also very intriguing but the latest one from two days ago literally gave me chills. This must be a hell of a journey. It gives me gay Sleuth vibes on steroids.
I really don't think its Frank's acting that's bad. It's the direction and screenplay. I don't know how else you…
I am currently watching the Isan-milieu show Nha Harn The Series, and he is very good in it. It is really not his fault, it is the character that is written that way.
So the long haired dude is jealous that his man is getting close to Da Yeol. And what's his solution? Why, he…
I am not sure if he is jealous or it is just his vanity got hurt. It seemed more like a prank to me. They appear to be superficial fuck buddies or something only. The guy did not even know Tae Hyun's address.
I have not read the webtoon but from what I have seen my hunch is that Tae Hyun caused the death of his own family, and quite possibly raised by his aunt afterwards who kept telling him he was guilty and he was not allowed to be happy and smiling in the rest of his life. And that is why he keeps smiling even in sad situations.
Don't spoil me with the solution if you have read it, please. I wanna keep myself intrigued.
This show well balances the comedic and dramatic approach of a serious narrative, and it is not the production team's fault if the legendarily mature and sensible MDL commenters (megalol) fail to see Tae Hyun's actions for all their seriousness just because they are committed by a smiling charmer.
Btw episode 2 already makes Tae Hyun's character a lot more layered and complex, acting and plot are becoming better and better. I am already carried away by this series.
My Beautiful Man is among my top tier BLs of all time and this one seems to be an interesting and exciting psychological journey so far, and I enjoy it, but it is mind-boggling how some poeple could say this is milder than MBM.
Kiyoi did nothing but let himself served with some ginger ale by a stalker (who thoroughly enjoyed serving him) and called him creepy every now and then (which Hira undeniably was), while he was the only one in the shcool who showed clear interest in Hira and protected him from others.
Whereas Jo Tae Hyun accuses an archery scholarship student of sexual assault and nearly makes him lose everything, then he pulls pranks after pranks on him, humiliates him in front of others and takes his spin wings away from him which he knows means a lot to Lee Da Yeol.
And yet people could say Jo Tae Hyun is less of a bully or milder. I cannot really find any other explanation for that than Kiyoi was portrayed as a dark, detached and moody person at first while Jo Tae Hyun is played like a cheerful and sassy charmer. Yet another display how vacuously some viewers are stuck on the surface.
What a fucked up kindergarten sandbox this page could be, Christ on a bike.
Ritsu is a free spirit who was genuinely in love with Masumi; he just could not change his non-monogamous nature. And he probably still cannot, even if he is most likely to make an attempt at it, once they are reunited. That is why Masumni said they might face hardship even if they survive, because he counts with this risk, among many others. Ritsu broke up with Masumi, because Masumi was not willing to pursue this non-conventional relationship with him, but it is clear that Masumi is the only one he ever loved, even if he loved him in his own way - and he was the only one who sincerely and selflessy loved Masumi too. And when the world came to its end, Ritsu decided to reunite with his only love, and made several efforts to finally make him happy.
But no, for the moral purists conventional monogamous relationship is the only acceptable format, everything else is detestable. Of course you don't understand this story. And it is indeed funny to see how some butthurt folks still insist that Masumi deserves better and he should carry on sulking. Fffs have you listened to the narrative? He wasted the last 10 years of his life doing a job he hates and isolating himself from the world out there because of a botched love, and you think he should still stay miserable and say no to Ritsu because that is what the bastard Ritsu deserves. Holy shit. Like Japanese movie "His" and the Thai series "I Promised You the Moon" this show separates the audience to two camps: those who can reflect on the past and capable of forgiving for their own sake and those who are entrapped in their own grievances, keep nursing their grudges and rather hurt themselves than letting mistakes go.
And this never-ending stupid moanfest about the side characters. Good lord, out of 8 episodes only the 5th concentrated somewhat more on Meguru and Yuma, Madoka had 3 minutes in episode 6, Yuma and Meguru had about 5 minutes in the finale, apart from them the rest of the supporting characters literally had nearly walk-on roles. Everything else was all about Ritsu and Masumi in the present or in the past, and you go on and on whining about the show allegedly concentrating on the side characters, which is objectively not true. Meguru and Yuma had important roles also to get to know more about the main leads' backgrounds as well as the outcome of the plot, but no wonder you don't get the narrative if you are skipping important characters. The ending is not open, even if the director decided to go on that somewhat symbolic route. Yuma finally saved the world from something he might have caused himself as a Wonder Boy out of his deep sadness. What Masumi and Ritsu see at the end is the sunshine. Up until then the sky was almost always cloudy.
A really frightening state of things in this snowlake/safe space new world.
Don't spoil me with the solution if you have read it, please. I wanna keep myself intrigued.
Btw episode 2 already makes Tae Hyun's character a lot more layered and complex, acting and plot are becoming better and better. I am already carried away by this series.
https://www.viki.com/videos/1219094v-a-shoulder-to-cry-on-episode-2
Kiyoi did nothing but let himself served with some ginger ale by a stalker (who thoroughly enjoyed serving him) and called him creepy every now and then (which Hira undeniably was), while he was the only one in the shcool who showed clear interest in Hira and protected him from others.
Whereas Jo Tae Hyun accuses an archery scholarship student of sexual assault and nearly makes him lose everything, then he pulls pranks after pranks on him, humiliates him in front of others and takes his spin wings away from him which he knows means a lot to Lee Da Yeol.
And yet people could say Jo Tae Hyun is less of a bully or milder. I cannot really find any other explanation for that than Kiyoi was portrayed as a dark, detached and moody person at first while Jo Tae Hyun is played like a cheerful and sassy charmer. Yet another display how vacuously some viewers are stuck on the surface.