I thought it was pretty nicely paced. if anything, the second half dragged a little for me. What I love about…
I also like that Japanese BLs don't rely on filler episodes but lately the episodes seem to be getting shorter and fewer. The pacing was fine until Futami showed up. I know he was necessary for the progression of the main couple's relationship, but with such limited time, they could have used that time to focus more on the MLs.
Japanese BLs are either less heavy or too heavy in the intimacy department lol. It just feels unrealistic to watch two people who are already together act so awkward around each other afterward. Their body language doesn't feel like that of a real couple. This happens a lot in Japanese BLs and it bugs me every time. I can practically feel their awkwardness through the screen.
The problem with this drama is that it's too short. Needed longer episodes to fully delve into the story and characters. Loved the younger couple but they were shown too little. Loved the MLs but we didn't even get to see them as a couple properly. I don't know why Japanese BLs tend to have this rigid awkwardness between couples that makes them look like they lack genuine intimacy.
Overall, addictive, good but could have been better.
The writing needs a bit more work. The storyline seemed to get quite repetitive at times. The acting was ok but not great, apart from Ayden. And why the second couple?! I just donāt understand the unnecessary fixation of Chinese BLs on always having a second couple no matter what. Such a waste of screen time.
But seriously, the highlight of the drama is the chemistry between the main leads. Both actors were so natural and comfortable with each other. Their kissing is top tier!! That NC scene in ep11 alone deserves an extra rating!! It's one of the best Iāve seen!! I donāt think anything will top that anytime soon. I only wish it was longer.
People still hate the brother but not the rapist boyfriend? Meanwhile the brother and his boyfriend are the ones…
Well, this show is fiction and Lu Feng isn't a real person, is he? Try to keep fictional characters in fiction and not judge them by real life standards or situations.
I have to say, the NC scene in Episode 11 is probably one of the best I've seen in a BL! I'd rather watch a BL with no NC scenes or even kiss scenes if those scenes suck. Idk somehow I can feel how uncomfortable the actors are when doing those scenes. But nope, not here. Not an ounce of hesitation from the two actors.
I applaud the actors and the production team for having the guts to do this in a Chinese BL and not censor it out.
I'm not someone who ships real life actors, but if you follow their BTS, reaction videos and livestreams, I bet my money that they're together in real life too, which makes this show even more special despite its many flaws.
But they don't deserve low rating because of a side character that is present in a lot of families nowadays. Not…
Don't worry, I'll give it extra points just for those NC scenes! Nope the actor who played the brother isn't a good actor which is why it's irritating to watch him. Otherwise it would at least be bearable.
I swear I'm going to rate this low just because of that annoying little brother! He's constantly getting in the way of Lu Feng and Yichen and it's so frustrating to watch. I've said this before, the dynamic between those two brothers feels anything but brotherly. Obviously the author is trying to insert a trope that is not new to Chinese and Taiwanese BLs.
I just donāt get why some people here are so up in arms about giving others lectures on morality. If you are so high and mighty and morally superior, then why bother watching this āfilthā in the first place? Oh and if you didnāt know about this prior to watching, then you are either lying or dumb or both. THERE HAS BEEN A BOOK AND A MOVIE ABOUT THIS FOR MORE THAN A DECADE! So if you still donāt know what youāre getting yourself into before watching it, then thatās entirely on you. Just donāt come at me for enjoying what I enjoy, ok!
Contrary to what others think, I feel both Lu Feng and Yichen are equally obsessed with each other. The difference is that one expresses it openly while the other doesnāt.
From what I gathered from todayās episode, Yichen and Lu Feng are in completely different mindsets.
Yichen thinks Lu Feng made a MISTAKE when it came to his mother and brother, while Lu Feng thinks Yichen BETRAYED him. See the difference? So obviously their reactions are gonna be different.
Yichen realises that what he did was wrong (after five years!š) and apologises to Lu Feng. He has also forgiven Lu Feng and is ready to make amends and move forward.
Meanwhile, Lu Feng only knows that Yichen disappeared from his life without even a proper goodbye. He still believes that Yichen left him to marry an heiress for money and that Yichen was happily married all these years. So of course heās going to be jealous, hurt, angry....
Yichen could have gone back to Lu Feng at any point during those five years, but he chose not to. While Lu Feng would have gone after Yichen in a heartbeat if only he had known where Yichen was.
So I kinda understand where Lu Feng is coming from. He is burning with pain and canāt see things straight. He just wants Yichen to feel one tenth of what he is feeling, not knowing that Yichen is already silently enduring his own pain. You can call it revenge or pure self sabotage because Lu Feng knows his actions are causing both of them more pain. He just doesnāt fully realise how far he has gone in hurting the only person he loves the most.
Ryo and Zen need to either kiss each other in front of Futami or volunteer to kiss Futami senseless just to make that man shut up. God he talks too much! I'd love to see him speechless for once.š¤£
Japanese BLs are either less heavy or too heavy in the intimacy department lol. It just feels unrealistic to watch two people who are already together act so awkward around each other afterward. Their body language doesn't feel like that of a real couple. This happens a lot in Japanese BLs and it bugs me every time. I can practically feel their awkwardness through the screen.
The writing needs a bit more work. The storyline seemed to get quite repetitive at times. The acting was ok but not great, apart from Ayden. And why the second couple?! I just donāt understand the unnecessary fixation of Chinese BLs on always having a second couple no matter what. Such a waste of screen time.
But seriously, the highlight of the drama is the chemistry between the main leads. Both actors were so natural and comfortable with each other. Their kissing is top tier!! That NC scene in ep11 alone deserves an extra rating!! It's one of the best Iāve seen!! I donāt think anything will top that anytime soon. I only wish it was longer.
I applaud the actors and the production team for having the guts to do this in a Chinese BL and not censor it out.
I'm not someone who ships real life actors, but if you follow their BTS, reaction videos and livestreams, I bet my money that they're together in real life too, which makes this show even more special despite its many flaws.
Yichen thinks Lu Feng made a MISTAKE when it came to his mother and brother, while Lu Feng thinks Yichen BETRAYED him. See the difference? So obviously their reactions are gonna be different.
Yichen realises that what he did was wrong (after five years!š) and apologises to Lu Feng. He has also forgiven Lu Feng and is ready to make amends and move forward.
Meanwhile, Lu Feng only knows that Yichen disappeared from his life without even a proper goodbye. He still believes that Yichen left him to marry an heiress for money and that Yichen was happily married all these years. So of course heās going to be jealous, hurt, angry....
Yichen could have gone back to Lu Feng at any point during those five years, but he chose not to. While Lu Feng would have gone after Yichen in a heartbeat if only he had known where Yichen was.
So I kinda understand where Lu Feng is coming from. He is burning with pain and canāt see things straight. He just wants Yichen to feel one tenth of what he is feeling, not knowing that Yichen is already silently enduring his own pain. You can call it revenge or pure self sabotage because Lu Feng knows his actions are causing both of them more pain. He just doesnāt fully realise how far he has gone in hurting the only person he loves the most.