goddesscarlie

Ah you mistake my tone! I speak Japanese and am aware of the marketing for this show. That, as well as the fact that we have starto entertainment jrs starring in the show, I knew where this show would land and had my expectations firmly in place!

I'm not commenting for BL as a marketing definition, but rather my own inner framework. I find it fascinating the distinction (within myself) as to the spectrum of works and where they sit (inside my own framework) as a pure fantasy land BL or a realistic LGBTQIA representation. Being queer myself I enjoy both and the wonderful mix of all of the above.

For my own inner reference, this to me is line a Disney BL, not unlike the cute family TV shows they had in the 90s and 00s (and maybe since but I have no idea what Disney is up to these days). It's "inoffensive" and cute and the whole family can watch, but it doesn't delve too deep into actual issues, it's all palatable for the masses. They can have the "deep issue" episode and everyone is understanding and it's solved with a hug.

And I don't mean that negatively or positively, it's just an observation. I think this kind of narrative is actually great for getting "normies" into LGBT+ acceptance. Or, it might make people feel less ashamed that they watch BL. These days we have such a wide range of stories there is definitely a place for this kind too!

I enjoyed the show a lot there was no disappointment from me. Although I see why you read my comment that way, as I can see the sea of disappointed people. I was just sharing my impressions of the show and stand by my assertion that to me this is a Disney BL. And maybe my comment might help others classify this in their brain too as such, but I think ultimately my comment, and yours, will be drowned unfortunately!

One episode left to go. This show dragged a bit in the middle but it seems like it's ending on a high. That ending to episode 11 had me cackling loudly OMG

It was the Disney version of BL, designed to not really sit in the BL space or the LGBTQIA space, it’s more of an introductory piece for people to dip their toes into the IDEA of BL or LGBT+ stories. So it’s very much got that Disney TV show feel to it. It’s very wholesome and doesn’t really present any confrontational ideas about the realities of being gay, or go full fledged into the idealized romance of BL. It gives a safe space to explore these kinds of ideas without delving too deeply into anything of substance. That also means that there was no real tension, no highs, no lows, no big payoff or grand romance.

That being said, it was a wonderful story with great characters, and I found myself really looking forward to each episode as it unfolds. Ultimately, as I said, no big high feeling of payoff of any romance, but all in all a sweet well executed story.

I think he's perfect for this role. He's very talented and has been in some well regarded roles way before M!LK became super popular in the last two years (Under the Miracle Cherry Tree was a heavy show he stared in). He has often played goofy roles like the one in this show (Escape, My Undead Yokai Girlfriend, Trillion Game etc). That, plus M!LK taking off in popularity, he's probably THE person for this role. They would have been silly to cast someone else.

I am enjoying this series a lot but at the same time I want to go back and binge it because it's a bit hard to keep time lines straight in my head week to week.
I want to say some of the camera work in this is brilliant. There are details happening in the background that I think might be easy to miss. I hope this ends in a satisfying way. I really want to rewatch.

I think this has been my greatest surprise this season. I guess because I wasn't expecting anything from this low budget show. But it has been a crack up, absolutely hilarious. The characters to me are surprisingly multifaceted. I can't wait to see what chaos happens next.

I was expecting maybe something a bit cliche, but it was instead fully aware of cliches and playing with them. I loved how silly it all was.

Honestly the only thing that would have made this better would have been if she could have chosen all of them. They all got on well by the end, why not make it a polycule!?!?!??!

👏 I had so much fun watching this! Maybe my expectations were low, but it far exceeded them. I was cackling with laughter. I will write a bit more in a spoiler tag!

I don't know, I watched it as it was airing on TVer

I also watched on tver

I enjoyed this so much until that last episode what was that 😭

Naoki's story line is the most compelling to me

I wondered and wished the same thing about abortion, it would have been more powerful to go through with it? But now after episode 10 I see we needed to keep her pregnant so that Tetsuya can say that omg!

I'm obsessed with this show. THE YEARNING

This is terrible (affectionately)

This was kinda my jam

Age gaps don't bother me (it's fiction), but this one gave me the ick. I don't find man children endearing. In one year Koharu will outgrow him.
However, it's not just the age gap which has me rating this low. The story itself is mediocre and cliche, and none of the characters particularly memorable.
I can't help but feel like this is some kind of wish fulfillment/fairytale romance for teenage girls. If you're in this boat please note that in real life any adult male pursuing you is a red flag. I find it interesting if you look at the rating stats for this show currently, the youngest age bracket has the highest rating, and the oldest brackets have the lowest ratings.

Tsukasa and Chiharu meet up and talk about how good things actually were when they were together. But don't get back together. 👏
Tsukasa is stuck in his "perfect" fairytale life, with Emiru and a child. While fully knowing that Emiru is bat shit unhinged crazy and the child isn't his. He got everything he wanted, right?!?! Haha to him. But also he promises he will end the cycle of abuse with his kid.
Chiharu ends up by herself, maybe not a perfect life she dreamed of, but still better off than she was before.

I liked this one better than the other cheating drama with the crazy peoples that aired this season. A satisfying ending.

It's a Friday here for me, I'm now calling it Hayato Fridays.