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As much as I agree with you about going against AI, we still need to remember that they're doing what they can with the budget they had. This is no huge production, they don't have Tencent or other big names backing them up, so of course they're trying to deliver the best they can with what little they have. I hate that they resorted to AI as well, but I can understand that was, perhaps, the only way they had to make this work.

So... does anyone know whether there is a novel for this? I'm really curious. The first four episodes were amazing. The acting, the chemistry, the photography, the pacing. It all felt really good to me, and I want to know more about the story.

Despite what everyone says, I don't hate the ending, it was poetic in a way. In the very first episode, the doctor said that even if he sought treatment he'd only have 2 years left to live, at most, so him choosing to end everything at the sight of impact and spend the last few moments of his life with the one he loved was beautiful choice. I know some people were hoping for a different ending, either him miraculously recovering, or him meeting his end at the surgery, but that was not what he wanted, he didn't want to gamble away his last moments and miss out on time he could have spent with the one he loves. Both Zhan Wang and Xu Yuan made the choice that felt right for them. I respect that.

Pin and Yam are the goat.

In all honesty, this episode was very touching and hit close to home. As someone who has trouble discerning my own feelings, Sota's experience is super relatable to be, and I love how things were handled between the two of them in this episode, I love how Sota sought out help while he was struggling and how both of them chose to communicate and be honest. It was very beautiful and touching. I really can't wait for the next episode.

I already ship him and Joseph together lmao

Now I fully understand the people who said they couldn't pay full attention to the show and kept getting distracted by Leo Peng. Bro is too effing good looking.

How am I supposed to survive a week of waiting for the next episode? 😭 I want to know how it's gonna go.

I had the exact same reaction. lmfao.

That's exactly the beauty of the show. Even though it gives the silly sitcom, coming of age vibes, it still has a good emotional depth. Falling in love is not something we can control, and it was not like he was deliberately trying to fall for Sota. The connection between them was so pure, so organic, even if it turns out Sota doesn't feel the same way, he also felt that deep connection, even trusted Natsuki with the real version of himself, told him what he had never told anyone. It's both heartwarming and bittersweet to watch their story.

The chemistry between them is good, but four episodes in and it still feels like the plot hasn't moved a bit. It's already halfway through the show, any brewing conflicts will feel rushed af.

She even tried to drop hints!!!

To be honest, I don't think Rio and Sota like each other at all. If feels more like societal expectations with a little bit of heteronormativity thrown in. They read more like beasties. I can't see that Natsuki has a place of significance in Sota's heart and he too will eventually be able to see it. I have hope for a peaceful resolution and a happy ending for Natsuki and Sota.

Episode 7 made me think we would see some positive development, but if anything, it taught me to never ever have expectations. Episode i only served to make me effing angry and want to curse at everyone. F this show.

The show was okay, not outstanding. They had a really great start and I had come to anticipate every new episode, but about halfway through it started getting so... repetitive and bland, and messy. I mean, I like messy, but when it's done right. It felt a bit shallow on my perspective. They could have dug deeper into the characters individually, into relationships, the dynamics, but they didn't, sadly. Our girls did well with what they had, though, so kudos for that.

The nuance in this episode legit made me cry. The gradual shift in Sun's cognition, trying to recognise himself outside the role of a martyr, admitting he still has things he wants, people he loves and care about, and his feelings. The way it was portrayed was so beautiful, so well crafted. They did such a superb job. And the rooftop scene with the director, the jump, the inner monologue. It was fantastic. I have no words.

Little Jane, my friend, my pal, beloved... do you really not notice the patterns? Homeboy LITERALLY followed the same steps as Big Jane and you REALLY can't see his manipulating you? Both Dan and Put trash. Not gonna defend Big Jane either, homeboy did some effed up stuff in this episode as well. In the end I just wish Little Jane could have been a little bit smarter. For someone who claims to hate being manipulated the most, he sure is naive. Especially considering he had "previous experience", so to speak. Smh.

I'm a bit on the fence about the first episode. There were some parts that felt very forced in a way. The acting is not entirely bad, per se, but I don't know, I couldn't really get too into it. I mostly wanted to watch because of Leng and August, also because I loved Love Upon a Time, but meh. It feels like a bit of a downgrade for now.

He is not making anyone's lives worse, they are doing that themselves. Again using Tee as an example. What he asked for was the Council President position, what he does with the position is his own decision, if he stole money, it was his own decision. What does Big Jane has to do with it. How did he force Tee to steal that money? And seriously, getting involved with someone who everyone says is bad news, dangerous, evil for a Student Council President position... nah. Can't defend Tee, he is responsible for his own decisions, and going to jail is a consequence of his own actions. Big Jane has no blame in this. He gave the dude what he wanted, dude decided to break the contract, so he paid his due. Still not Big Jane's fault. He is not ruining anyone's lives, people's own greed and desires are doing that on their own.

He will undergo a change soon, but I understand your frustration. It was painful for me to watch as well.