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Sometimes it happens on this site, and you don't know why lol

On their official channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y9KbrcLhmM

True ! Let's hope Nubsib will have a taste of his own medicine (apparently it will be the case ?). But I wish it won't be only him, but the publisher, Hin, etc. All the people around Gene are using him too for various reasons...I think when Gene and Nubsib will be a couple, it will bring chaos around them lol. It will be surely interesting to see all this little working world disturbed :)

I've seen another theory for Nubsib motivation. I've watched again ep.1 and now I wonder lol....I've read somewhere that Nubsib is using Gene for "his method acting" : he cannot get into character for his role and he needs Gene to do it. It seems plausible (or maybe I'm a fool lol). Here some "clues" ?
- In fact when you read the dialogue in the audition scene, people said it is the second round of casting for Nubsib. He was not enough prepared for the first round ?
- Gene saying in front of Nubsib in the audition scene that he doesn't feel like Nubsib is the right person for his character (which is very rude since Nubsib basically hears him say that while he is getting an audition lol).
So Nubsib cannot get into character for the first round of casting I guess ? He hears the rude comment Gene made on him. And that's why Nubsib stops Gene from going to the toilets and "uses him as an acting partner" (note that Nubsib really says that when he apologizes to Gene after his audition) for some kind of "vengeance" and to prove he can act. Also, he can finally get the role ?
However, Nubsib notices he can get into character when he plays with Gene, just like Gene notices he can have inspiration for his next novel when he plays with Nubsib. That's why Nubsib needs to be close to Gene ? And at the same time he is amused by the very obvious attraction Gene has for him...(I mean Nubsib is not blind....) and uses it for his advantage ?

Ah, too bad. It doesn't feel "forced" at all for me or maybe this is not the right word ? It is interesting to see how people can have a total different view compared to your own ? The same can be said for the sound effects. I hardly notice them...Maybe it is just not to your taste ? However, I love the series (and hope it will be the case until the end) !

For the "sexual" aspect, lol it doesn't bother me if it is logical with the plot and if it has a meaning lol

Gene is more or less used by a lot of persons though : his publisher, Hin, Tum, etc. I guess because he is so naive and somewhat insecure ?

But I think he is not so passive though and not so nice : he can be grumpy and rude (towards Hin and even towards Nubsib in the audition scene), a little arrogant (after all he has become successful even if he doesn't like his first BL novel because it feels "forced" as he said)....and Nubsib is becoming his muse for his next novel lol

So...not so simple. I think people judge too quickly. Human feelings are more complex and it is often not something like "all or nothing".

I think so too and I'm curious. Considering the toxic fans, the ambition of every character, etc. But that's why it will be interesting. How can they be together with so many obstacles, etc ?

I find it interesting that people somewhat notice Nubsib's manipulative character in the kiss scene (and other scenes lol) and are (almost) not fooled by his handsome looks...

....but hardly notices this when the publisher manipulates Gene to write another BL novel.

I guess that when it is in a work environment, people accepts it more (or don't even notice it) than when it is in a private and "lover-like" environment. In fact, for work and because we need to make a living, aren't we ready to do quite a lot of things ? ...But is it still right ?

I think this scene with the publisher at the beginning of the episode 1 echoes with the kiss scene at the end of episode 2.

The publisher manipulates Gene because of his dream of success (and his desire of creative freedom).
Nubsib manipulates Gene because of his dream of love (and his desire of closeness and human warmth).

However Gene is not totally a "loser" since after all BL brings money and fame to him, and Nubsib inspiration for his work (and maybe Gene won't feel so lonely anymore lol).

No I don't think it is fast lol considering how Gene reacted to Nubsib the first time ?

Nubsib is a sweet wolf lol But I quite like him even if he's a snake (another animalistic comparison lol) ... just as I like grumpy Gene, even if he uses Nubsib to get inspiration... Both of them in a way agree to use each other for their personal gain...lol And both will get burned because of their feelings...So interesting !

I don't think "BL" stands out in terms of "darkness" compared to any other industry though since in other cultural "industries", it can exists too. But I like the critical touch (and irony) of the series. It brings some flavor lol

Also I don't see this series mainly as a "BL" parody. For me, it is first a (very good) rom-com, which takes place in the "BL" series industry. People expecting something more will be disappointed I think. The novel is surely not headed towards that way ?

Yes, it is a very beautiful kiss, soft and tender :)

Not really ? In fact, parody and self-criticism exist in any genre. As for creativity, it is more a matter of where you're looking at. Besides, I'm not sure BL is really a genre. I'd say the genre here is "romcom" not BL ?

They don't bother me that much. In fact, I almost find it cute lol And in the second episode, they were really less numerous though ?

I still prefer the main couple (they have such a great chemistry !) but indeed, Tiffy and Tum are so lovely :)

thank you :)

Does anyone know when we can see it in WeTV without being a VIP ?

I think so too !

Yes, me too ! I can't wait ! Love this series so much already :)

Just a thought ! Gene is not clear too though. He is also in a way "using" Nubsib to have inspiration for his new novel (unconciously). I'd say they both "manipulate (?)" each other. What's real or unreal etc. Gene is also quite introverted and doesn't want to watch more closely what is his sexuality. He's afraid of himself and of his true desire. Dreaming and writing a fantasy is ok but when it becomes reality....

The acting on the script is maybe the occasion for both to test the waters ? For Nubsib to see if the very introverted Gene is interested in him and for Gene to confront unconciously a part of himself under the pretext of writing his new novel perhaps ?

The kiss scene was genius. Great idea to mix Gene's narration with the kiss. You can already feel that naive Gene will face a harsh reality and I'm already hurting for him...