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Jay, don't worry, it's not your fault. People are having their discussions about the subject and that's OK. You didn't start anything terrible. I don't want you to think it's all because of you.

On these boards people sometimes express their opinions strongly, but as long as you try to post in a way that isn't deliberately trying to upset people, you're OK.

You wrote before that you are autistic and someone I love very much is also autistic and that's why I'm trying to let you know that you're not to blame for anything, here. =)

I just wanted to say, Jay, that the way you tried to follow up and both explain and/or make amends for any perceived offense, was well done and I hope that anyone reading it can see your were sincere. Good Job! =)

That was what I'd read. I think much the way you do: he can do a lot with a look or a gesture. The two leads work very well off each other.

Someone IRL is very lucky to be the recipient of Earth's little looks (Sigh...)

I'm going to miss this show, once it's over.

In the one scene, it looked as if he was out of his meds and didn't seem to be bothered. I'm sure this will cause an issue at some point...

Agreed. It's lovely...

I'm glad they didn't. I hope it's a hit for GMM, as I'd like to see the two leads perform together again, in the future.

Another charming episode delivered through the really believable chemistry of Earth and Mix. As a first timer, Mix is really impressive with his performance and Earth seems very comfortable performing with him. I'd not really seen any of Earth's work before, and I'd read that he can be a bit stiff or wooden. None of that is evident to me, in this show. I'm really enjoying it.

In Thai, as far as I know, it's common for a male to refer to a female who he is close to without being romantically interested as a "sister." It doesn't necessarily mean a sibling. There are other parallels: male friends will refer to each other as "brothers," younger people might often refer to elder fe/males as "Auntie" and "Uncle."

In the third episode, when Tian goes to meet the student who's being taught to sew by an elderly woman, he greets her as "Grandma." A number of languages attach family honorifics to people one may not be related to. It's a respectful way to address others.

Even among English speakers, it's not necessarily uncommon for people of African, South Asian, and Southeast Asian origin to continue to use the terms when speaking English.

I agree. PeteKao were the first male couple I enjoyed because of the reasons you stated. =)

(Saccharine was the first sweetener used in diet soft drinks.) The term's now used to mean obnoxiously sweet

I just rewatched Ep 3 to get ready for 4 and, to me, they've really been able to hit a tone that's quite heartwarming without getting saccharine. I appreciate that...

LOL: I almost gave up on My Engineer because I really don't like it when whole cohorts of friends suddenly start dating dudes, en masse. Ram and King were the only couple I liked because King plays it very well and Ram's silence could really be interesting in exploring why he's like that. (ASD? Past trauma?)

Together With Me did an alright job of handling multiple couples at once. (Although I really disliked the BrightFarm storyline.) Dark Blue Kiss worked well for me, too, in that regard. I can't think of any others off of the top of my head.

Agreed about the series main couple. I don't usually enjoy shows where there are multiple couples throughout. I've seen one or two shows pull it off but I usually find that none of the couples end up get fleshed out meaningfully.

I found that, as well. There were times when certain "background" noises (like a car parking and locking) were really prominent.

I think this story will wrap up with the last episode. That said, there is this interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcUJwpFroUQ

Check out 13:05, and make of it what you will. =)

I can't look past Kijima's manipulation and coercion in regards to Kuzuma. Kijima clearly has issues but that doesn't justify his shitty behaviour. (I say that from both a personal and professional backrgound.)

I watched Mood Indigo and I wish I had watched only that.

That was just one hot Borderline mess...

Sorry, I'd missed this post, earlier. So, traditional BLs can be paralleled roughly with Harlequin Romances? XD

Thanks for the clarification. As with criminal justice systems, I hope that people advocate for change and betterment.