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😁Just had a chat with my Japanese colleague by my cubicle, and boy, did he spill some more intriguing details! Turns out, that scene with Phop and Nuth we saw is straight out of a Japanese gay porn playbook.

Picture this: a straight guy, minding his own business, gets stopped on the street by a film crew. They're like, 'Hey, wanna star in a male adult movie?' Next thing he knows, he's in a studio, eyes wide at a price list that breaks down the cash for every steamy act. Talk about a wild job offer!

I was chatting with a Japanese colleague about the storyline of "Playboyy," and we ended up discussing some hilarious comments I'd seen in the comment section. He's a gay man in his thirties. And let me tell you, I was absolutely floored when he explained about a scene where a character douses his clothes in lube as a form of flirtation, which had left many viewers baffled. But then came my jaw-dropping revelation.

He told me that in Japanese gay porn, there are all sorts of categories, beyond just the actors' body types, including the styles of sexual encounters. One particularly surprising method he described was where two actors, clad only in swim trunks, slather themselves and their trunks with lube. Then, they embrace and make out on an air mattress, their bodies sliding over each other, eventually leading up to sex.

After seeing the video, he guessed that "Playboyy's" creators might actually be nodding to the Japanese porn industry, but toned it down for broader audiences.

Honestly, it was quite an eye-opener for me!

That’s the magic of sharing perspectives – it’s like reliving the excitement all over again! Glad to add a bit of sparkle to your day!

Absolutely! It’s those thoughtful details that bring characters to life and make them relatable. Glad you noticed and appreciated it too!

That quirky shop selling both booze and flowers, which was missing in episode four, is where Sunshine has these really insightful talks with the owner and this one employee. I've always felt the booze is like a buddy for the heartbroken, and the flowers are all about keeping hope alive in love. Makes me wonder, could the owner and that employee, kind of like the Cupid Reaper, actually be more like fantasy figures or some sort of gods in disguise?

I've picked up on something: Sunshine doesn't really open up about his family. He hasn't shared why he's all alone, juggling work and school. During that blow-up with Kyu, Kyu said something that really seemed to hit a nerve, like it dug up some painful memories for Sunshine. I'm starting to think, with Kyu being this 'Cupid Reaper' and all, he might have a clue about Sunshine's past. Basically, I'm wondering if there's more to the story between Sunshine and Cupid that we haven't seen yet.

And about Norma having her maid try to wipe those footprints off the wall, but they just wouldn't budge - could that be a metaphor for some things in life being impossible to change?

Your take is spot on with what's been on my mind, and it's all about what's brewing between Sunshine and Kyu. Kyu being dubbed the 'Cupid Reaper' is such an oxymoron, right? It’s like mixing Cupid with the Grim Reaper. In my eyes, the Cupid Reaper could be someone who either kills love or kindles it. At this point, I'm kinda rooting for Sunshine to go through all these mess-ups and finally wind up with Kyu.

Anyone who's been betrayed by someone like Rain, forced into a breakup and then called immature, would be rightfully angry and sad, right? But why can't I see any of that in Sunshine? In the last four episodes, all he's doing is impulsively trying to get back with Rain. It just doesn't make sense to me.

Thinking about it, if their names are symbolic, rain and sunshine hardly ever happen at the same time, except in a sunshower. So, if Rain is as unpredictable as the weather, that might explain his ridiculous and out-of-the-blue breakup excuses.

Honestly, I have no issue with Rain wanting to break up, or even him falling for someone else. After five years, if the love isn't there, then it's time to call it quits. I've seen a lot of people commenting on how they don't like Rain's character. I don't exactly hate him, but his reason for breaking up just seems so lame to me. Why can't he just be straight-up and say, "I'm not in love with you anymore, I've fallen for someone else"? Blaming Sunshine for being "immature"? That's just a weak excuse.

Based on today's episode, Sunshine met Rain five years back, right? I'm not getting it wrong, am I? Man, five years is a pretty long time!

I'm wondering why Sunshine is so hung up on Rain. In today's episode, he seemed really unfazed by his ex's departure.

I'm thinking about something. What if Sunshine keeps erasing different people and ends up altering Kyu's destiny by chance, leading them to fall in love in the real world?

Yes, exactly. This concept resembles a common theme in time travel narratives where altering past events leads to unintended consequences in the present, especially in personal relationships and individual histories.

In the fourth episode of "7 Days Before Valentine," the visual storytelling really shines, giving us a deeper peek into Kyu and Sunshine's worlds. There's this memorable moment where Kyu is on a bridge over Bangkok's Chao Phraya River. Watching the ferries move under the early morning light, you can't help but feel drawn into his thoughtful, somewhat melancholic world. It's a quiet scene but speaks volumes about what's going on inside him.

Then we swing over to Sunshine's place, and it's like walking into a mixtape of eras. His apartment has this old European charm, but it's lived-in, with walls that could tell a hundred stories. And right there, amidst the simplicity, is this eye-catching orange lamp. It's a special piece, a 1970s design by Giancarlo Mattioli & Architetti Città Nuova for Artemide. It's not just a random prop; it feels like a window into Sunshine's personality. Maybe it's a nod to his taste or a link to a past life. It's these little details that make the show more than just a story – they make it a world you can lose yourself in.

Episode 4 does a fantastic job of using these settings and objects to flesh out Kyu and Sunshine. It's not just about the dialogue or the plot; it's how everything in the background talks to us, adding layers to their stories. The way the old blends with the new, and how something as simple as a lamp can tell you a whole backstory, it's storytelling at its most visually engaging.

Mork's mirror moment is gold – all decked out and cologne-spritzed for dinner. But get this: Day playfully says the scent isn't really Mork. Isn't that sweet? Like, finding the right fragrance is a lover's secret skill.

Then there's Mork, cigarette in hand, but wait – he remembers Day's sharp nose and ditches the cig. Talk about love in the little things.

This BL drama? It's romance with a capital R.

Three episodes down, and I’m all in on the Kyu-Sunshine dynamic.

In "7 Days Before Valentine," we've got Sunshine, who's prepping to play the devil Mephistopheles in a commercial, and to get into character, he's deep-diving into "Faust" at home.

But here’s my take - I'm somewhat familiar with Goethe's works (not an expert, mind you), and I'm not really seeing a clear tie between this BL drama and Goethe's "Faust." So, I'm watching it as its own standalone story.

We're three episodes in, and I'm totally hooked on the Kyu and Sunshine storyline. I've got this feeling that Kyu has walked a path similar to what Sunshine is facing now.

Seriously, I’m super excited to see what episode four brings!

Thanks for your input! I tend to lean towards what the second source mentioned, because Billy seems pretty tall in his shows. Actually, when I first read that he was only 170 cm, I didn’t even bother to look it up further. But, height aside, his acting in ‘The Sign’ totally captivated me.

You know, you’ve got me totally crushing on Phaya (that’s Billy 🥰). In the show, he’s all masculine. But the way he pins Tharn down, that cross hold - it’s perfectly executed. Strong, but not too rough or aggressive. Just spot on! Honestly, his real height doesn’t even matter to me. It’s his charm, that perfect balance of masculinity without being pushy, that really gets me.

I think I've told you before that I like tall guys. On screen, Billy seemed the tallest among the group of five, so I thought he was really tall. But then I Googled and was surprised to find out he's only 170cm.