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At the moment, this is a prequel to TMOPB. The first few episodes of this drama retell the story that was told at the beginning of TMOPB; then the two dramas will drift apart, since everything that happen from the moment FJ and DH go to the human realm isn't canon; (i am talking about FJ and DH, BQ and YH story is canon).

This is so because the producers of TMOPB didn't have the rights to the Pillow Book novel, so they borrowed the characters and gave them a different plot.

FJ is acting a bit silly because she is only 14 or 15 at the moment. She is spoiled and childish, but she will grow up. She couldn't transform because she gave up her powers for three years to a demon, in return the demon lent her a fire power to save DH when he was trapped in the lotus flower.

DH doesn't know that she likes him. He doesn't know who she is and hasn't really noticed her yet. The first time DH notices her for real is thousands of years later, when she is already queen and a lot more grown up. He will fall head over heels for her when that happens...

Not at all. In fact, I think you will enjoy this drama more if you haven't watched TMPB. The two dramas are completely independent, but the plot at the beginning of the this series (and only at the beginning) is very similar to the one we see in TMPB... so it can be a bit repetitive.

I couldn't agree more. I didn't like the first episodes of TMPB at all. I actually stopped watching the drama... but then so many people talked highly about it than I gave it another chance. I began watching again once YH and BQ meet in the mortal realm and I loved it. It was only in my second watch of the drama, that I went back to watch the episodes where BQ is training in the mountain. I liked them this time more because I was already invested in the characters and knew their fates.

PB is just starting. FJ is just a teenager and she and DH haven't properly met yet. Plus, we already saw this story arch at play in TMPB, even if it was a bit different, so I think we have to wait until we see new material before making a judgment.

Personally, I think the scenery and the especial effects are much, much more beautiful and better done than TMPB. I love baby fox FJ!

If i am not mistaken, she is very, very young in the flash backs in the novel, maybe 16 or 15. She grows up a little later on; the events from the novel (ep8 and on) happen 2000 years after she goes to live with DH to repay her debt. She is definitely not in her 20s yet

In celestial years, she is still a teenager. She even goes to school! And she is an only-child and a princess... who can blame her for being a bit spoiled and immature. I am sure she will grow in time