Reviews

Tricks and treats

Their next trip was to the ghost market. They were tasked with finding an authentic period porcelain piece. XiaoCen had an interesting chat with a shop owner and purchased a piece that was a very good fake. At least she talked him down from 1k to 300. Xu Xiao told her to throw it away because a fake is a fake. However, when she retrieved it and put it in her desk I was saying good for you. She had the right to appreciate the artistry even if it wasn’t acceptable for the class project. I am wondering if the seller was the professor’s son or prior student. He had a sad face talking about her teacher. No wonder Xu Xian’s mom is so bitter. Her ex left, most likely to go on pottery digs and she was furious she and son were deserted. I really can’t fault her for that. At the same time I cannot fault him for loving his dad anyways and wanting to be like him. He took back his rabbit out of the box and got another tongue lashing from mom wanting to know why he still cared when left behind. Yue Xin and Xiao Cen met at an arcade and had fun with the claw machine. Xiao Cen’s mom was so sure the huge bunny was from a bf. I am glad Xiao Cen had selfies to prove who she was with. At the dorm the subject of boys come up and it’s funny that two like the pranksters. The downer is that XiaoCen’s new friend likes Xu Xiao. She has crushed on him since their military training. Her friends mention that he hangs out a lot with Xiao Cenbut would she be interested if they weren’t a souple? This is Deja vu to Shine on Me where his character there had a similar situation with two roomies crushing on him. I really don’t want that scenario here.😝XiaoCen and Xu Xiao have a fanciful conversation where she makes stories about water droplets and clouds. TBH, I think Xu Xiao could uses some imagination and fanciful thoughts to see the magic in ordinary things. He is far too solemn and serious. I will hate it if they make the girls have a falling out over Xu Xiao. Here’s hoping they let YueXin notice the guy from the porcelain museum who’s definitely interested in her.

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Didn’t Expect to Like This at All… But Here We Are

I’m honestly not a fan of BL dramas. Most of the ones nowadays feel repetitive — high school settings, enemies-to-lovers, or overly predictable storylines that you can already guess from episode 1. That’s why I usually avoid them.But my friend kept pestering me to watch Love You Teacher, saying it’s different, has a unique plot, and isn’t as predictable as typical BLs. So I gave in and decided to try just the first episode.And surprisingly… I didn’t hate it.Episode 1 actually felt refreshing. The story immediately introduces something intriguing, and there’s this underlying mystery that makes you want to keep watching. It doesn’t rely too much on cliché fanservice, which I really appreciated. The pacing was decent, and the characters already feel like they have more depth than usual.I won’t say I’m completely hooked yet, but I’m definitely curious — and that says a lot considering I normally drop BLs right away.

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Okay… Now I’m Actually Invested

I told myself I’d just “try” this series, but Episode 2 made it harder to stop.Again, as someone who isn’t into BL, I was expecting the story to fall into the usual patterns by now — but it didn’t. Instead, it expanded more on the plot and gave us more emotional and narrative depth. There’s still that sense of unpredictability, and I genuinely don’t know where the story is going, which is rare.The characters are becoming more interesting, especially with how their personalities and backstories are slowly unfolding. The chemistry doesn’t feel forced, and the interactions feel more natural compared to typical BL dramas.What I like most is that it doesn’t focus only on romance — there’s an actual story being built here.At this point, I’m not just watching because my friend told me to… I’m watching because I want to know what happens next.

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Okay… now I’m actually invested

I still can’t believe I’m saying this, but Episode 2 made me even more invested in the story.As someone who doesn’t usually watch BL, I thought my interest would drop—but instead, it got better. The pacing continues to feel natural, and the interactions between the characters are becoming more meaningful without being too obvious or over-the-top.This episode did a great job of developing the connection between the leads while still keeping things light and entertaining. There are small moments that feel genuine, and that’s what makes it stand out for me.At this point, I’m officially hooked.I started this just out of curiosity, but now I’m actually looking forward to the next episode—which is something I didn’t expect at all.

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Headline: Didn’t expect to like this… but I’m hooked already

I’m not really a fan of BL dramas, so I started this without high expectations—but Episode 1 completely surprised me.Right from the beginning, the story felt engaging and easy to follow. It didn’t feel forced or awkward, which is something I usually worry about in this genre. The characters were introduced naturally, and their personalities already stand out in a good way.What really caught my attention is how the episode builds interest without rushing anything. There’s already a hint of emotional depth and connection, but it’s done subtly, which made it more enjoyable for someone like me who isn’t used to BL storytelling.Overall, this was a strong first episode. I didn’t expect to get interested this fast, but now I’m genuinely curious about what happens next.

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