Behind Your Smile Episode 17

Oh, I can see why this would need 19 episodes instead of 18.

Oh, I can see why this would need 19 episodes instead of 18. To end Behind Your Smile in episode 18 would feel very off to the pacing of the show and the characters. Though I was initially very excited about the end coming near. Others are speculating that it will be 20. I think the writer can pull it off no matter the length.

This was a very awesome episode. Starting with Xin Yu piecing things together that Yi Ting won't tell her. She goes to touch his face, but ends up doing this lame baby slap to get "justice" or whatever. Made me laugh so hard. Moving as Xin Yu states her mom needs to pay and her actions lead her there. (Yi Ting needs to realize that Xin Yu doesn't hide from the truth.)

Then the face off between Tang and Xi Ting! Woza. Scary foes. Not to mention Xi Ting truly sticking it too him during the interview. Oooo, so clever. If they push Tang to far something cray-cray may happen. After all I think he killed a man.

Switch to cute scenes in which Qian Ren has Yi Ting nursing him and nods for him to blow on his soup. I love how much these two warm up in this episode and it doesn't feel so forced seeing Yi Ting goofing off with his brother. Qian Ren is awesome in that he now wants Yi Ting and Xin Yu together. Even collaborating with Uncle Taing to get them to go stargazing and Yi Ting to "make moves!" Oh, man the previews got me all a flutter.

(Oh, and see the bullying nad Tourette's Syndrome was brought up again! Xin Yu has had her own hardships!)

This was also a great episode for Xin Yu to change people and make up. Lin Man and Xin Yu's conversation was so moving. Especially as she asked her mother to give up her plans and give her the USB. I loved that her mother decided she loved Xin Yu more than the games. Then Xin Yu and Xiao Yue got to make up too! It was hilarious that poor Yi Ting got stuck in the background listening to them makeup and cry. Though it should teach him that being open and truly asking forgiveness is all it takes. His excuse that he can't share is thoughts and emotions is a lie, boy's to proud! Though I have to say it was weird having Xiao Yue protect the place from break in and "hurt her ankle". Man the girls in this drama have glass ankles!

(Oh, and after everything I would never leave that USB plugged in and open! What if Tang sends a spy!)

This was a wonderful episode. I totally get why there very well might be more episodes. I welcome it. As long as it doesn't go past 20. (Because that is going way too far.) The character development of Behind Your Smile is something I truly admire and I love how much I care about these characters.

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