JohnGotti

Honestly, I was NOT a fan of H4, when they "progressed the relationship" of Xing Yi and Yong Jie. Not only was the relationship was/is messy (all the way), it thoroughly changed the dynamic of the HIStory series. Yeah, they kind of/sort of had something similar to the time travel thing. as well as the "stepbrother/brother" thing. So, those concepts weren't new. However, the HIStory series (to which most were pretty good, IMO) never crossed that "stalker/rape/noncom" line, at least not until H4. Also, with H5, I don't remember any of the prior HIStory series being soooo silly and immature in the plot. Unless, I missed something.

I have to agree with you. It seems that the "magic" that was in HIStory up to H3 has been lost in the H4 and H5. Maybe it is time for them to call it quits? However, unfortunately, the producers may be giving their audience what they want? IDK!

Totally agree! The use of H4 couple as an example was definitely a mistake, on soooo many levels!

Interesting comments! About the female comments, let's not forget. Although females have made great strides in Asian cultures, in many Southeast Asian societies, females are still considered 2nd class citizens (in nearly all aspects of the society) compared to their male counterparts.

Good catch! I never even thought about the short shorts! Og my......

Wow! You could telegraph the silliness and stupidity of this ep from Mars. But, it does have one bright side, the end is near! LMBO!

Good points!

Agreed.

Absolutely true! I cannot disagree. But does the character arc need to always (or very often) start from the the mains engaging in drunk sex, one engaging in rape upon the other, or drug sex? Isn't that becoming too common in BLs?

Moralists. LOL! If you don't watch your comments, you'll be branded a "SJW" like I've been. Hahaha!

I don't disagree with your analysis. It may be totally on point. However, I was commenting that I don't get why the storyline has to begin with either drunk, rape, or drug sex and that some may think that's romantic or cute.

I luv it! Yeah, we should get together and write a BL to submit to GMMTV! LMBO! Ahh! Thanks for the compliment! You seem pretty open-minded too!

LOL! Unlike "some" who post on MDL, I don't take any of the comments seriously. I actually agree with much of your comment, especially the storytelling part. It's just that "some" of us, myself included, would like to see the BL genre "grow-up" and expand beyond its "traditional" roots (i.e., ONLY using tropes, stereotypes, cliches, to tell the story). Yeah, I get it, "whatever it takes to draw them in." It's the same with any media, especially social media. But I guess they are giving "what the people want." I might not agree with it, but I do understand and accept it. Thanks for your response!

Well, I read your string. It appears that there are still those who see these scenes as ok and may actually enjoy it. As for me, I don't get it. Well, actually I think I do get it, but I choose not to voice that opinion.

True. But still, the having sex with your step-sibling trope seems kind of messed up.

Agreed!

So, is Ken the kid lying dead on the ground? If so, then I guess the last ep will be about "Who Killed Ken?" OR did he jump? Hmm!

Thanks!

I soooo hope that you're right!

OMG! Another drunk sex storyline. Geez! Are there no other stories the writers of these BLs can come up with other than two guys getting together after drunk sex, rape sex, or drug sex. I really don't get why folks think that's romantic or even cute. I know "to each his own." But, I just don't get it.