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I may get some slack for this, but I don't think Singto fits this role. I can't put my finger on why exactly though.

Most people don't want to see other people die in front of their faces...even their rapist, so to me, it's just basic human nature that he'd want to 'save' him. Further, I don't think the last scene is sufficient of enough evidence that he loves Keng. Maybe he's moved on...after five years, but forgave him? love him? I don't think so.

I’m in the middle of the series now and in spite of literally all of this being HILARIOUSLY spot on, I still think I’m enjoying it. I find it easy to watch. I’ll take the tropes as long as it doesn’t get too annoying or aggressive. This series is like (and pardon the pun) a glass of warm milk. Plain, but warm enough to be satisfying.

Pretty sure they’re referring to ITSAY. That seems to be the only Thai BL worth complimenting this year. ?

Looked like tickle torture to me. One of my biggest pet peeves.

I think that's why they made it a point for him to say he wasn't a virgin anymore.

lol I want to make him saying 'eh?' my ringtone

Two small things I love about this series: the way Adachi throws his arms up whenever he gets startled or flustered and MInato's tiny, little kitten paw hands. Please, Kami-sama? always protect these babies. They are precious to us.

James is one of the most sweet, innocent-looking actors I've ever seen in this industry. So, to see him get put through this storyline is gut-wrenching. :( Nevertheless, I feel like The Effect is a Black Mirror version of BL and that's really important because we see sexual assault and rape either glamourized or brushed over so much. This was a wake-up call.

I also thought a lot of the camera shots were really good and among the support roles the actor who played Man was especially good.

In response to point 3, Shin is also visibly uncomfortable when Keng throws his arm around him in bed. He moves it off...twice, then is unable to sleep for the rest of the night. In retrospect, that foreshadowing stabs me through the f*cking heart. lol

I like to imagine the ending like this: they see each other from across the street, but only Shin sees the car coming. He steps toward the road with the intention shouting to Keng that the car is coming and he should stop walking, but he's just in shock that he's actually seeing Keng after five years. Then BOOM! The rapist gets hit. The end. lol

Totally disagree that Shin loved him though. In the bed scene, when Keng puts his arm around Shin, Shin takes it off and then rubs his own shoulders. This scene showed me: Shin isn't ready for intimacy, he didn't like the notion of Keng putting his hands on him so much (see also: the head pats that Shin didn't like), and maybe it was a bad idea for him to invite someone into his bed. Also, the next morning, he says he couldn't sleep the night before which kinda shows me he's very uneasy with being physically close to Keng.

I thought about that at several different points while watching episode 4. haha

No.

You're right. I suppose he's meant to be around between 17-19, so I'll give him that.

Yes, but no...but also yes. lmao

I want Sab and Padbok to be a thing too though. lol They looked so cute glaring at each other in the cafe.

Took the words right out of my mouth. And speaking of mouths, HIS LIPS! ughh He's so hot.

Thank you! <3

I don't care how cliched the plot's coming off so far or how silly the writing gets, I'm loving this drama. The actors are doing well and I'm eating up the Kim/Copter interactions like ice cream. Excited for ep 5. Looks like we're about to move on from only the fluffier side to more serious things.

True. That after-shower scene when Tul gets dressed though.....a little bit of fanservice that was very much appreciated. lol