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Oh, you're right. I'd forgotten that Kuji told him where the tickets came from AFTER they were at the onsen.
I think we're supposed to feel for Kuji that he is sort of socially stunted, that he doesn't do all this klutzy stuff out of cruelty, but that he simply does not know any better.
But yes, how would a healthy adult not realize that where the tickets came from is something Azuma didn't need to know, that it would only hurt him. He's clueless.

It's sad to watch Azuma be wounded by these constant, little slights from Kuji. I guess it's too late now to hold out hope that he'll have the sense to dump the dude. Because, as I said earlier, those slights are going to continue until the day one of them dies.
I guess Kuji's emotional development was stunted by his upbringing/parents, and that's just the way he is.

Which is why it continues to astound me, all the weirdos in comments here, raving about what a glorious relationship Kuji/Azuma have. I mean, I guess that's how they expect to be treated in their own relationships...?
Perhaps we have a lot of emotionally stunted/codependent people here on MDL, and they think this is all just dandy.

My notifications show that this comment was a reply to me.
However, I don't see that in the text of what you wrote.

Either way, you seem to be a psycho Killer Knetz, so, you know...kiss my a*s.

Beautifully said!

Japan is fascinating in that in many ways, it's culture is heavily repressive and conformity-driven. I can't imagine that sex is something that's ever discussed among the average family.

On the other hand, JP has a huge, thriving pornography industry that provides something for everyone, from straight to gay to bi to trans vanilla, to the most extreme forms of BDSM and any other kink you can imagine.
And there are plenty of mainstream films that venture into semi-explicit sex and bizarre story lines.
Then, there are the host bars, love hotels, prostitution industry, and assorted related services that thrive in JP.

I strongly support this wild dichotomy! :D

It's a sweet, sexy, touching hidden gem.

Truly!
As soon as Kuji revealed the trip was a hand-off freebie from the Silver Fox, I really thought Azuma was going to tell him to shove it. But being his sweet, codependent self, he brushed that little matter off.
It might seem petty to object, but the truth is that if the Silver Fox hadn't tossed off those tickets to Kuji, he never would have thought to plan a trip like that.

Honestly, I'm not sure what I might have done in Azuma's shoes at that point. I'd be tempted to say, "Get back to me when it occurs to you, on your own, to do something like this."

That might have been me who wrote that comment. :)
Except I didn't drop it.
I got invested enough in the leads in the first two eps that I remain curious to see where the show takes them.

Truly! :D
They would have so much more fun in bed if they knew where to put things.
Maybe the problem is Japan's repressive culture, especially in matters of the sexual nature.
Perhaps the two dudes don't know WHERE to put their...things. :)

Thanks for the fascinating and informative comment. :)
I enjoyed reading it.
Have a good one!

The couple in this drama was unknown to the public until the documentary commenced filming, so still not getting how the documentary can be "fan service," especially if it will have been completed in full before it is released, but whatever.

It doesn't matter what you expected.
Experiencing unexpected events is a huge part of normal life, even when watching a drama or series.
Grow up.

OK, so I read comments below.
Weirdly, people are bent out of shape about how the technical aspects of the freaking documentary side of things are being handled. lol
What an odd thing to fixate on after seeing one episode, as most of those below haven't seen #2 yet.

Ah, MDL...never a dull moment.

kisskh.co

"Fan service?"
What are you talking about?
Yes, the relationship they're seeking to present is bogus, but who are these "fans" you're talking about?
And how is it you don't think social media was a thing until 2013?
Where were you, Mongolia?

Are you serious?
lol

Oh Lord, I haven't waded into comments below, but you're 100% correct.
Has someone asserted that one half of the couple is raping the other? hahaha
I don't think so.

Why anyone would still be looking for "cute" after the first episode is a mystery to me.

A frequent theme among MDL members is that they expect to see certain things in a show, and if they don't get exactly what they wanted, or if there's human, flawed, transgressive, realistic behavior of any kind, they come unglued.

I hope that's what's going on in comments. That would be fun to rag on them about. :D

Episode 2:
This is turning out to be interesting and unique.

When I first saw the faux-cute, long title, I assumed it would be stupid/cute, but it's actually intriguing.
I get a kick out of the fact that we never know what the hell is going to come out of Itsuki's mouth during one of their interviews for the documentary. That constant, possibly humorous/disastrous, ongoing tension is amusing. :)

Looks like next episode will see some on-camera, alcohol-fueled fireworks.
I'm seated.

I pick three, except that there's still some amateurish elements going on, such as when Fukami was supposedly sitting on Kaji's bone, but their pelvises were WAY out of alignment. lol
In the same scene, there was a sheet visible over Kaji underneath Fukami, so no way were they doing anything. hahaha

Either way, thanks for the amusing comment. I appreciate your thoughtful energy given to the matter.

Bingo.
While I have found the hilariously bad sex scenes to be comical, the fact that they will act out blow jobs and butt-plowing, but not a kiss, is frustrating, but also comical for how ridiculous it is.
After ten years of BL, you'd think JP productions would have crossed the dead fish line, but I guess not.