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Cherry Blossoms after Winter Episode 4
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hell anyone telling me they want "me" as their B-day gift, i aint just glossing over that sh*t trying to figure out (aloe) what they mean (´▽`ʃ♡ƪ) but Tae Sung kinda got his wish considering those kisses- this so adorable and even those kisses were sweet
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Cherry Blossoms after Winter Episode 3
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this is progressing smoothly, and at high speed lol but that's the plus about his being short (kinda repeating myself ) but we rushed through the bullying, Tae Sung admitting the real reason he pushed Hae Bom away, even how they got close and resumed their friendship, was all rushed through - which a huge plus. cause in the written version it takes a lot of work, hurt, misunderstanding's and pain to get to where we've gotten in a blink. **************************************************************also like that here the relationship between Tae Sung and his mother is normal, as opposed to the loaded form it takes in the written version. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Yong Hee being a bit over possessive of his bff, don't remember him being so in the written version. guess he a plot device so we get what Tae Sung is thinking and for him to disclose all - but it's kinda weird seeing him act normal in one scene and the next act jealous
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Cherry Blossoms after Winter Episode 2
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the kids playing the younger versions of Hae Bom & Tae Sung r adorable, and as i know why Tae Sung doesn't want Hae Bom as a brother, i found that scene sweet and funny. of course neither version of Hae Bom knows that fact, so that ending was that much more adorable - especially after all the violence, it was a balm to the soul. after getting infuriated watching that bully abuse someone he though was easy prey - that's so sad to watch, heartbreaking actually - so glad Tae Sung whooped his ass. i don't condone violence, but sometimes it's cathartic watching a bully getting his just deserts
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Cherry Blossoms after Winter Episode 1
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put this off long enough - read the Mahwah from start to finish, so know what supposed to happen, let alone what's going on. but cause of that encountered enough adaptations that fall short of their live versions, and that's just a bummer to experience. so took me a while to check this out - and for a 1st ep, this is close to the written version, which is a good start. **********************************************************************************************************************************************************but also remembered how much i detested the start, where poor introverted, orphan Hae Bom is bullied not only in school, but also at home - even though here it is toned down and Tae Sung even though cold and distant, isn't out and out hostile. but still not a joy watching Hae Bom get bullied, kinda infuriating watching it go down, while everyone turns a blind eye, cause "it isn't their problem" hate that POV. *******************************************************************************************************same with Tae Sung asking Hae Bom if his bullies were his friends - like duh - anyone with eye's can figure out, that isn't the case - why shame him into admitting what u can figure out alone?!? ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************but the plus this being so short, doubt the bullying and high-school scenes will be dragged out
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this is the plus in short drama's no pussyfoot-ing around, everything gets wrapped up, solved, confessed, rejected etc... at the speed of light but didn't get why Ro A ran away after getting a confession from the dude he lowkey running after, from the start of this - guess cause we got one more ep and 15 mins to fill?!? cool
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Tim's confession didn't come as a shock, though am shocked Saint didn't already know. he was being so obvious from the 1st sec we saw them together. he was over possessive with Saint, stuck to him like glue - intrusive even. didn't like him one bit, so his telling Saint "i'm disappointed" big whoop ( ˘︹˘ ) him getting Saint benched is cause he jealous(!) and angry Saint not only lied to him, but was hanging out with his "ex". he thinks he owns Saint - sorry, anyone wanting these 2 together, is asking for a toxic 'ship' that i hope never happens!! whether Saint ends up with Mon or not, doesn't matter. he deserves someone better then an overbearing, obsessive ass like Tim (#`O′) ***********************************************************************************and the "father's" teaching moment was b.s, everything he said turned to crap the sec he put the blame of the team losing on his sons head - that an educator / father caring for his child - guilt tripping him?!? now get why his son can't stand him **************************************************************************************************************************************************knew Saint wouldn't ask for anything but a friendship when he won - who would want to force a relationship on the one they love, especially when they knew that person loved another. what future would such a 'ship' have? and the person they forced would end up hating them. heck they would hate themselves. only someone sick in the head would do something like that, so the conclusion was obvious and logical considering Saint to date has been a good soul, why would he suddenly turn into a different person, then we have come to know *************************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************************************************************************the main's ending very logical, maybe not what we want, a fantastical, magical happily ever after. but a realistic one and as this plot was heavy on, reality. why would it suddenly go off track?!? personally liked it. yeah a 'happily ever after' is sweet and fun, but this reality which isn't good or bad - it isn't a negative ending. u can see it as an open end, where anything can happen. it's left open for all involved, whether there's a 2nd season or not and think this is well thought out, and really a good BL. not perfect but considering newbie actors and this not going the cliché route, no obvious tropes. this one of the good BL's i've watched in a while and is seriously underrated IMHO
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the whole scene at the start felt rushed (not what i was watching) but Mon's rushing to apologize and ask to stay friends - i think he was panicked, considering how Soh dealt with his confession. he on one hand didn't want to hurt Saint, but on the other as he still infatuated with Soh, he wasn't in the right headspace (heart space) to cope with Saint's confession. but he knew how getting rejected felt, so after just getting his friend back - he was totally lost and reacted like a drowning man clutching at straw's - that was more knee jerk reaction, then a thought-out plan (as opposed to what i thought would happen) and then we get what we got. ********************************************************************************************************on the other hand get Saint - he been carrying this torch for yrs and maybe he is tired of waiting, doesn't want to go out on a limb for "what if's" so i kinda get it - sad as this means a loss of a good friend (in-spite of how Mon acted, he a good person). so if this situation was given time, things could've turned out better/different... but that's life for u, u just have to live with the choices u make and their consequences , learn from the mistakes and try to fix things if the opportunity arises - still sad for both guys. after they just started mending things and were at a good place ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Soh's moment of clarity is also understandable, he likes Mon and bottom line realized that he didn't want to regret not trying. even if them being together would be for a very short period of time - know everyone else annoyed but this was very real. i (before Soh actually went and poured his heart hugging a stranger) got my middle finger ready, hoping Mon would do the same - cause as much as got his motivation, didn't like how he went about things - needlessly hurting Mon time and again, cause that was his misguided way of not hurting him（；´д｀）ゞ so hearing Soh disclose all - even if it didn't redeem him. got why Mon (who still infatuated) was ready to put his hurt to the side and just enjoy what time they had left. ********************************personally liked this ep and thought there was a lot of common sense and maturity used dealing with the whole situation and plot - this written much better then most BL's ＼（〇_ｏ）／ sorry but it is what it is - this not fluff but substance - finally!
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one hell of a emotional roller coaster this was, started off light with some sibling bonding. where Mickey notices who else infatuated with his brother, happily playing cupid and pushing his brother to take Saint up on his offer - *****************************************************************************************************************************************************************this drama started off with a load of glitches, all plot wise. acting (considering the majority newbies) was alright, if anything will fault the directing. but little by little this has gotten better and even if this not a fluffy, joyful ride - it's a more serious, reality based plot - which am total enjoying. ************************************************************************************************the development Mon's character has gone through alone visibly is praiseworthy, he done a 180 that has come with a ton of hard work, pain and tears. this is the same dude that ghosted a good friend, cause he was jealous. here he didn't only apologize, he also admitted to feeling jealously and ghosting him cause of pettiness. not a lot of adults ready to be this candid especially when they at fault. it was heartwarming seeing the friends reconnect and start to rebuild what was discarded out of jealousy.Saint is a really good soul - not only a good friend, he cares for Mon romantically but still big enough to tell him, that Soh has feelings for him. that isn't something u would do if ur bad or self-centered. cause him telling Mon, 'Soh's interested' closes any opening for himself. being that bighearted shows how much he cares. sad that his confession didn't get immediate acceptance. but it's Mon we talking about, even though he has improved by leaps and bounds - deep down he's the same guy. that will always be slow to react - he got a lot on his plate so he needs to think things through, and i guess we will see what his answer is in the next ep. whatever it will be it won't be impulsive or egocentric - so no matter what happens i know (hope) it will be the right decision for them both. *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Soh idk what to say - he didn't need to rub it in. like he didn't need to retell Mon that he not into him after explaining he immigrating. but he too emotional and acting impulsively - pit
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usually communication is key - ironic that Mickey and his mother were talking, but they lacked a translator for each to understand the other. that's why we got what we got. each has a valid point, even if it seems like one or the other is more in the wrong. Mickey might be acting childish, but he a teen(!) full of hormones and at an age where defying the parents is a must, let alone he full of angst and ready to be out in the world, doing his thing. he pretty independent as is (from the start of this drama) he more in Bangkok them Mon (considering Mon more in his own head). so i get the mother trying to rein in (what she worries is a) wayward child, but just cause he different from Mon, doesn't mean he problematic or a baby that needs babying - that's why they r butting heads ******************************************************************************************************personally i like Mickey, he got more spunk then his brother, and even if what he is doing is dangerous and unkind, cause his mother as misguided as she is (venting her frustration at life, on him) bottom line, she's doing this out of worry and care. he isn't a bad kid or that spoilt a brat, just a bit thoughtless, which given his age is understandable. so thankful he got someone kind and understanding like Q to guide him (´▽`ʃ♡ƪ) liked the dude from the sec i saw him **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Soh on the other hand this the first time, wanted to shake some sense into the dude. get he pushed Mon away cause he doesn't want to hurt him in the long run, he also safeguarding his own heart. BUT when he hears the pain in Mon questions and understands what a disservice he has done, misleading Mon into thinking he dropped out of Uni and their rented house cause of Mon's confession. WHY not man-up and tell him ur leaving. u don't have to confess if u don't want too. but at least be a friend and elevate his hurt, but nah - if u REALLY care for someone u wouldn't keep hurting them! u would try and do and say anything to make them feel better - cooking for him isn't gonna mend his broken heart - ugh!!! him waiting until Mon drags it out of him doesn't make him any more likeable
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bet i'm the only one that finds Tack annoyingly, entertaining - the reason i kinda like him. he is the only one (too date) that has gotten under Mon's skin, enough to get a normal reaction - yeah he warming up and doing better. but from the sec Tack got in his face, he couldn't help but react and not at a snail's pace ￣へ￣so yeah, he annoying with that smug smile and he really doesn't have a reason to hate Mon - considering they weren't in the same team. and the one that bested him was Saint. so there really no justifiable reason for him to target Mon, but cause of what i mentioned above - he a good bad-guy if that makes sense o(≧∀≦)o having said that i don't get the coach treating both guys equally, as if they joined at the hip - kicking them out and then accepting them both back, when it was obvious to anyone with eye's that Tack was as belligerent as ever. Mon at least learned, apologized and promised to do better - was that the case with Tack and only i miss it?!? *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************wish i was this right when playing the freakin lottery ◑﹏◐ get and like how supportive Soh's friends r, and i get they're trying to help. but his logic isn't off. the only "wrong" he has done, is not talk it out with Mon. cause now they both suffering and for the wrong reasons - if they had talked it out. they would know how the other felt, but there were bigger hurdles to "face". and then they would use their brains to work out, if their 'sip' was worthy of toughing it out and working at it, or living by the day together and dealing with whatever when the time came. Soh choosing to lie, hurting both himself and Mon, sad but understandable
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one would think that was a pic of them giving each other 'head' overreact much?!? making something out of nothing -NOTHING that is any of their business, OMG... how people love to gossip, and talk sh*t as long as it's about someone else - they like vultures. truth, lies, how much damage their words / comments do - nothing matters as long as their find a target to "take down"... ***********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Hye Won is down right insufferable. that Professor not much better - shady as a MOFO, but (and even i from the start though he might be after Yu Na from ep 1 - before we heard about a stalker) but seeing the person that attacked Ji Woo - his build doesn't fit that skinny, lanky, shady Professor (if anything just from the visual, one would think Yu Na's stalker is female - cause "he" wasn't that tall either) the only way to make sure is check-out the bite mark that Ji Woo must have left on his arm. ************************************************************************************************************************************************in the previews both leads expose the stalker in class or that's what i got - i still don't get why after everything that has happened, no one is turning to the cops(?) cause if Ro A hadn't come in time that bat would've connected with Ji Woo, he would've ended up in the E.R or worse - don't get the logic in this plot
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what a mislead in the previews of the previous ep. but Mon slowly, languidly moving forward one minuscule step at a time. he's smiling more, treating Soh as a friend not a burden or lackey. not to mention he more verbal with everyone - actually communicating not just staring at them blankly for him progress! so not shocked he confessed (more shocked he actually said the words Thank You ). Soh denying his feelings (think after seeing Mon in his house, reminded him he has a deadline so is there really a point in starting something that will have to be put on hold or come to a premature end?!?) and as Saint told him he cares for Mon, maybe this his sacrifice - in a round about way. cause every time Soh looks at Mon, he got love in his eyes, so that's the only logical conclusion ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************btw Mon's home is supposed to be pretty far and yet u always see Micky around, the mother not worried? heck how he afford the fair don't think it's just far away, but also costly to travel, nah? the fact that he comes to search out Q not his brother, is sweet and funny. especially considering how Q keeps pushing him away. Mickey for sure thick skinned - cause he finds that entertaining and he's back for more *****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************side note - did Jeab and Tiger HAVE to kiss for so long? it looked like Jeab held his breath the whole time - donno why found that hilarious. but they like an old married couple as is.
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in the previous ep already came to the conclusion that Saint aint "the bad-guy". even though wasn't sure of his motive, trying to get close to Soh. but seeing how some of his teammates treat him and the fact he the coaches son, makes things more clear - making me feel really bad / sad for him. taking what i know into consideration Mon becomes even more of a douche. cause he really didn't have a reason to ghost Saint. but i guess jealous and being ashamed that u a petty moron, will do that to a body. who will boldly admit that fact to anyone, let alone someone they close too? ****************************************************** the fact that he still wants to help a douche like Mon that ghosted him, goes to confirm another conclusion i'd come to, that Saint was infatuated with his good-friend. which makes Mon cutting him out of his life, that much more hurtful / devastating turning Mon from a douche to a bad-guy, that's not ML worthy - who freakin wants to root for the bad-guy?!? **********************************************************************************************************************************************************now feel bad for both Saint and Soh cause Mon NOT worthy enough, to have 2 guys after him - let alone fight over him, especially when he acts like everyone unworthy and have to worship his ass, for him to crack a smile. truth be told i wish this was ep 4 were everyone though Saint was aiming for Soh - now that would be a better 'ship' *****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************even though mostly focused on the mains, hard not to notice the sides and everyone so good and entertaining from Pond, Fame, gorgeous Q, cutie Micky to the established couple Jeab and Tiger (✿◠‿◠) yeah Track the only nuisance, but have to say as the only one he's provoking is Mon, don't find myself hating him
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"Yu Na will blame herself " come on dude. u Not that stupid right?!???? if anything this the evidence she needs for the cops to take her seriously!! AND it should be evident to U how freakin serious the situation is, if someone attacks u / a man - what u think they will do her?!? ugh the moronic logic just so the leads will have a reason to get close!!! WHYYYY 🤷♀️🤦♀️ Ro A also SOOO smitten, he ready to push logic to the side😒 Aish!the volatile personalities here 😫 Nam Jun jealously attaching Ji Woo (which don't really blame him. Ro A to blame - u know how ur bff feels. keeping him close isn't just selfish, but counterproductive cause he wont move on and he will get in the way of any potential love interest - so Why?!?). Ro A confronting Yu Na is logical (as he wants her out of the way), but his keeping quite at the start was shooting himself in the foot, cause if he used his brains and went to the cops. her situation would be in the cops hands and she wouldn't need Ji Woo to act as her personal bodyguard. here cause he the only one she feels is safe, she will keep using him cause she got no-one else to turn too - basic logic!side note - Hye Won is a tactless moron. yeah she wasn't any better then all the other morons in that classroom, gossiping over something that wasn't their business or an issue - but she been insensitive n undiscerning from the start, not cute.
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until now even if i didn't out and out dislike Pond, didn't think he was that good a friend. cause didn't like how he kept calling Mon slow, especially informing everyone of this fact. Mon being "slow" and not that likeable wasn't a factor - if ur a friend, u don't insult ur friend in-front of others. but his telling Soh, to go to Mon to know what the story between him and Saint is, showed that he indeed a good friend. ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************also seeing Mon act normally in the flashback is worrying - what did Saint do to him?!? how bad did he hurt / backstab him? and why (cause even though now he seems like a total player) pretty sure he didn't start off that jaded. so what happened to both of them - cause from Mon's "story". sorry but Saint aint that bad. he for sure wasn't at fault that he was better then Mon, or took his place in the game. if anything Mon is the bad one, as he ( cause of jealousy) pushed a good friend away. understandable and very human, but this doesn't make Saint a bad-guy. (so his actions now r cause he still hurting?? (which again understandable) but it seems like more, as if he was infatuated with Mon and didn't just consider him a bestie - then maybe his trying to come between him and Soh is kinda understandable. *****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************btw a lot of the guys r newbies and have to say they going from strength to strength. cause even though the start was a bit lagging plot wise (and Mon's character is really a tough personality to portray) everyone is doing a great job! as am totally loving everyone and this has gotten so much better
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