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Competition for Love
Yes just YESS.....Japan every once in a while comes out with gems in their BL discography and this one...is ONE OF THEM!!!
If you loveeeeee Rivals to Lovers, then freaking add this immediately to your watch list, I don't make the rules, you will thank me later^^
What starts as a simple "fun" rivalry between two high schoolers for the top grades slowly blossoms into a wholesome & unforgettable bond -- one that unconsciously lingers well into their adulthood. Reunited 4 years later after college, their fiery competitiveness is instantly reignited, bringing them back to their usual "bets".....except this time, it gets a little more daring and a little more personal 🤭
Ryo using their bet to his advantage, in an attempt to pursue his long-time one-sided crush under the guise of their game. Seeing his hidden feelings slowly being tested and unraveled with every advance from Zen....like boy whoooo are we fooling 🤭🤭 stomach FULL OF BUTTERFLIES. I truly believe that their contrasting personalities made them even more perfect for each other. Ryo's calm, calculating, playful straightforwardness personality balances so well with Zen's competitive & stubborn nature, always acting like he doesn't care when he cares the most. He's literally such a puppy that needs to be protected (by Ryo ofc hehe). One minute they'll be bickering back & forth non stop like petty high school rivals and the next they'll suddenly be having these deep, meaningful, honest conversations laying out their true feelings. Their balance between playful chaos and emotional vulnerability made their relationship feel so much more genuine.
The mood, lighting and pacing were overall beautifully done which really elevated the emotional journey & love story between these two. Disclaimer: I did feel the pacing & direction kinda faulted in the last few episodes, however regardless it didn't minimize my enjoyment of this wholesome story. Amidst their hectic work schedule, they slowly became each others source of comfort, warmth, and peace which was a joy to witness & see it slowly unfold with every new episode.
If curiosity alone is what gets you to start this show, this its story and amazing performances by the leads will absolutely make you stay!! Their chemistry was just SOOO unbelievably GOOD. Everything felt so natural and carried so many emotions -- every glance, expression, and tiny interaction conveyed every unspoken thought -- no inner monologues needed. I could literally feel the tension & their yearning for one another through my screen, it made my heart flutter ❤️❤️ They completely stole my heart, I love them sooo much!! Imma miss this series sooo much 😭
If you loveeeeee Rivals to Lovers, then freaking add this immediately to your watch list, I don't make the rules, you will thank me later^^
What starts as a simple "fun" rivalry between two high schoolers for the top grades slowly blossoms into a wholesome & unforgettable bond -- one that unconsciously lingers well into their adulthood. Reunited 4 years later after college, their fiery competitiveness is instantly reignited, bringing them back to their usual "bets".....except this time, it gets a little more daring and a little more personal 🤭
Ryo using their bet to his advantage, in an attempt to pursue his long-time one-sided crush under the guise of their game. Seeing his hidden feelings slowly being tested and unraveled with every advance from Zen....like boy whoooo are we fooling 🤭🤭 stomach FULL OF BUTTERFLIES. I truly believe that their contrasting personalities made them even more perfect for each other. Ryo's calm, calculating, playful straightforwardness personality balances so well with Zen's competitive & stubborn nature, always acting like he doesn't care when he cares the most. He's literally such a puppy that needs to be protected (by Ryo ofc hehe). One minute they'll be bickering back & forth non stop like petty high school rivals and the next they'll suddenly be having these deep, meaningful, honest conversations laying out their true feelings. Their balance between playful chaos and emotional vulnerability made their relationship feel so much more genuine.
The mood, lighting and pacing were overall beautifully done which really elevated the emotional journey & love story between these two. Disclaimer: I did feel the pacing & direction kinda faulted in the last few episodes, however regardless it didn't minimize my enjoyment of this wholesome story. Amidst their hectic work schedule, they slowly became each others source of comfort, warmth, and peace which was a joy to witness & see it slowly unfold with every new episode.
If curiosity alone is what gets you to start this show, this its story and amazing performances by the leads will absolutely make you stay!! Their chemistry was just SOOO unbelievably GOOD. Everything felt so natural and carried so many emotions -- every glance, expression, and tiny interaction conveyed every unspoken thought -- no inner monologues needed. I could literally feel the tension & their yearning for one another through my screen, it made my heart flutter ❤️❤️ They completely stole my heart, I love them sooo much!! Imma miss this series sooo much 😭
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