This is my favorite episode of all. As their love grows so does the conflict of their emotions. My favorite scene is when Joe played by Sea was talking about the seminary. It’s not loving one but loving many. My cousin taught me about his own experience as a Priest, it’s sacrificing your own self which allows you to love your flock. He was in conflict until he chose to give his love to others. As he said, many are called but few are chosen. The episode delve deeper in building their relationship, finally telling the story behind Barry’s anger towards God. The episode is reach the peak of the storyline and here comes the downturn. I noticed Tanrak was wearing a Rosary around his neck, For correctness a Rosary is not a necklace. Like prayer beads from Buddhist monks, a rosary is held during prayers.
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Happiness is a touch away and how they both confess their feelings through gestures and body language, subtle eye contact, jealousy. This episode goes deeper into their emotions , as Barth pushes himself physically and Tanrak gives in. This episode also shows how much Tanrak longs for attention since being orphaned at a young age enjoying every time Barth gets in contact with him. His longing grows stronger. The ending was a very powerful scene, giving in to their desires. These two actors presented their characters in a very convincing way. The words “I am not God’s favorite son” were very powerful words. It never said that God doesn’t him them, just not His favorite. Somehow I’ve always felt the same way as well.
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Lust means letting desire control us. A repeated verse indicating of what’s to come. The temptation of Tanrak begins and Barth is the one giving the apple. Just like in the Bible, Tanrak’s purity is being eroded and in this episode the story deepens. And we know his struggles is yet to come. Barth, the rule breaker is now seeing a need to break Tanrak, climbing over a fence and temping with the roti wrap, the apple that broke his will. The writer wanted to create the analogies to the Bible This was an episode that was difficult to watch because I wanted Tanrak to be stronger but I also understand the weakness of the flesh. The conflict is real, like many who are in relationships and tempted to break from it. The dramatic ending of this episode showing Tanrak giving in to his desire in his private moment is the turning point of the series.
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Though they are not seminarians as they are only in high school, it highlights what happens in school for future seminarians. It’s also the time when all who want to join the vocation to truly learn about themselves and if this is the sacrifice they want to take. Barth is the one who is unsure about his faith. I was hoping in this episode the writers would have more clarification as to why Barth is in a diocesan sponsored school for future Diocesan priests. For someone whose faith was weak he would not qualify under very strict guidelines. Though I disagree with the bullying scene, I can understand why the question of Barth attending the 12th grade at the last moment when his faith was questionable. I hope someone can explain this to me. Like many orphaned children who grew under the church, they lack the exposure of life and its challenges. And this is when Tanrak’s resolve is tested. With only 6 episodes I figured this will be packed emotionally, it written and produced correctly. and since GMMTV is presenting their two biggest hitters they can only invest all they have to make this right. and for Gem and Fourth’s turning point into a more mature roles, this definitely separates them from their high school series. and as a catholic, I am curious as to how a predominantly Buddhist country will present my religion and beliefs. so I waited patiently until the 5th episode was released to watch the series. and after the first episode my feelings was correct…emotionally charged…and so I watch with very watchful eyes as to how my faith is presented and the challenges that faces the believers. and I have my favorite Taiwanese BL “your name engraved herein” as the bar to measure this series. so far episode 1 has not disappointed me at all.
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This episode was full of Chinese tropes…the loan sharks, the knight backlighted in the fog with an umbrella. Again, more questions as to why suddenly he has a need to save the person he hated for stealing his grandma’s house…this series so far feels like Swiss cheese full of holes.
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I dont mind watching angry characters nor passive “jinx” characters but starting with the two lead as such without much pretext just builds in difficulty relating to their roles. So should I just feel sorry for each of them because of their status and medical condition? Looking for hope for a series is not always for everyone, specially for me. The BL world is full of red flags already, it seems to be the theme of a gay relationship, full of testosterone and the need to dominate. I’ll hang on to this as long as I can but there are so many choices out there.
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