HIStory3: Make Our Days Count

Beautifully Tragic (I haven't cried this hard in a long time...)

Honestly, I don't know how to feel about this title overall.

I absolutely loved the acting, the beautiful relationship cultivated by Yu Xi Gu and Xiang Hao Ting. You could feel the chemistry between them, especially in the steamier scenes. I've seen some people didn't like how many "sex scenes" there were, but I thought that all of them were perfectly done (with the right amount of skinship and lust) and all served a plot purpose/to push the story forward.

The kisses between the two ML are so passionate and, I know I keep using this word, beautiful. They reminded me of what it is like to be so in love with someone at the beginning of your relationship, when everything is new and you are just exploring each other. It reminded me of being 17 and the energy and passion of being young (which I am saying now as a 22 year old woman who is soon to marry her high-school sweetheart of 5 years). The pure lust that XHT repeatedly showed for YXG also just reminded me of my boyfriend, now fiancee, back when we were teenagers. This is all to say that for anyone who has ever been so deeply in love with another person, regardless of gender or sexuality, it is so extremely easy to feel nostalgic about the excitement of being with that person.

******Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead**********
I think the aformentioned reasons are why this ending hit me so hard. I like to read reviews before watching a show, and although I typically don't like to spoil things for myself, I was worried when the reviews said that the ending was awful and so to protect my sanity I read on. So I went into the second half of the series knowing that YXG was going to pass away--- and I do think that for me, that made it easier to deal with. But on the other hand, I am, too, so angry at the writer for not giving XHT and YXG a happy ending. I understand that "life" isn't always perfect, but YXG deserved much much better than being killed off at 18 before he had a chance to really live the life he deserved.

This ending made me reflect on my own life, and I cried extremely hard for YXG but also for XHT who was left behind. I'd like to think that my own love story is of the same caliber as YXG x XHT (in the sense of I also have a beautiful relationship with someone who is my whole world, who makes me so giddy and happy and who is so good to me). That being said, I cannot imagine losing my person, and so this turn of events greatly hurt my heart.

I'm hoping that one day I can think about this series and not want to bawl my eyes out. I also hope that one day we get an alternate ending for our MLs because there is absolutely a universe out there somewhere in which YXG and XHT love each other and stay together until they both pass of old age.

Overall, 9/10 for a 10/10 series with a -1/10 ending. For now, I am conflicted and I don't know if I love or hate this series. I do know that it was beautifully done and that I will always remember and carry this story with me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go cry in the shower some more and contemplate the meaning of life and what it means to love someone.

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This drama gets everything right.......

This drama gets everything right... that's what I thought till the last episode.
I mean this has a lot of things like overly sweet moments, I'll chase you by bringing you food everyday trope, no red flags just a green carpet (yes I love me some red flags), and just this cute couple vibe which is not my thing and yet, yet i liked watching it. I mean usually when a drama has stuff like this, I'd simply not watch it but this one made me stay.

Let's list all the things I liked (aka all the things THIS drama got right which others don't). Negatives, later.
1. First and foremost, the friendship. This is not a "got right" thing. I'm mentioning it here because love their friendship so so much. I love how the friends are so silly but when time calls for it, they can be mature. They are really supportive of their friends and always jump to e/o's defense. I love how even though they were shocked, they all supported Hao and Sun liking guys. (that scene where they try to read BL manhua was hilarious.. and them putting in this effort to understand Hao and Sun is also really nice).
2. I am not sure how to say this but there was this "weirdness" in this drama which I haven't seen in any dramas before. Actually the weirdness was the silly-ness of the characters. Especially Hao. The weird faces and sounds he made.. at first i thought "tf is he doing? this makes me uncomfortable" but then I realized that it does not make me 'uncomfortable'. It's just that I've seen such silly-ness in a drama for the first time. I've seen many high school dramas but none of them had this full of energy, silly characters.
3. Green flags. actually green flag because only Hao was green at first Sun was a red at first. My first impression of Hao was bad because he seemed to only care about fucking his gf and was ignorant towards her (which is true i think). But later on a lot of other things that he did made him a better character.
(on a side note, talking about characters, Li Si Yu had a very inconsistent character. In the beginning, even she was nonchalant towards her relationship with Hao. She was even trying to court Li Shi Gu while being with Hao. Then when Shi GU rejected her, she came back to Hao (wow talk about loyalty) which made me think she does not really love Hao. However later when Hao asked them to break up, she was crying and seemed really hurt. Like what is going on girl?)
4. About the break up. (this is when I started to feel euphoric that wow this show is getting everything right. This is where the line comes from) I love how Hao broke up with Li Si Yu and THEN started courting Li Shi Gu. In a lot of dramas i watch, this is a big problem. The ML keeps leading a girl on even though he knows he's fallen for someone else. But no, this drama got it right and made them break up first. (I've mentioned this below as well in time stamps)
5. Sweet moments. Let me be honest. I don't like them. If it's too much, most of the time I fin(I stopped in between coz I'm listening to unknown OST and I'm emotional) I find it 'cringe'. But I didn't find this drama cringe. Even if it is FILLED with sweet moments, I went on and watched it till the end.
6. Talking about the visuals, Hao didn't find him attractive in the first episode. But then he REELED me in. idk how I did not find him attractive in the first ep but loved him in the 2nd ep and throughout? Oh and his habit of slicking his hair behind ohh I'm down sir. also he is so seductive, his eyes in particular, the gaze he gave during steamy scenes (tho I'm not a fan of his lower register voice during those scenes (it's a personal intolerance))
And Chi Gang, man's a eye-candy, to simply put. Him in his gym clothes with that 'lookin down on you' gaze ahhh
7. Acting-wise, all did great especially Wayne Song (playing Hao) did an amazing job. I was especially amazed by the shift in his entire demeanor from chill, cool , loving, caring, silly in the first 9 episodes to heart broken, tired of living man in the last episode. Halfway through the episode I noticed that he carries some sadness with which he cannot let go of. Finally when it was revealed what happened, I realized so that's why he was sad. man did a phenomenal job> through his acting alone (even before it was revealed) I could feel that there is some sort of sadness.

Now the negatives
1. this is the first problem i found in this drama. Sun kissing CHI without consent. Even after being pushed away THREE TIMES he continues to kiss him (usually i love such red flags in dramas but for some reason I don't like it in this one. IDK why in this drama all my likes and dislikes are different than the usual. usual- hate lovey-dovey cute stuff. In this? love it... Usual= love red flags.. in this? hate it)
coming to Sun this guy is just a menace. Too controlling? even after being told not to bother him, he makes a fuss in his WORKPLACE?? He literally follows him and tells him to get out of the car (I didn't eve watch this scene. just skipped)
Honestly, i did not like the second couple. Since the beginning, I had problems with Sun's behavior due to which i ended up skipping most of their scenes. Even after they got together, i just mostly skipped through their cute couple moments. Wait, I just realised I skipped their cute moments but did not skip the cute moments (except in the ep 9) of the main couple. Meaning it's not the drama but the couple itself (maybe) which made me so whipped that i did not find 'em cringe??
2. THE ENDING . I had been pretty much professional in writing this review till now. But henceforth, i am about to be veryy unprofessional so i beg your pardon.
WHAT THE FUCK WAS that ending? just there for shockvalue (as another user said). Like seriously wtf was that and why was that? Why did they have to make shigu die. And that too they did not reveal till like mid way of the episode. i lost my mind speculating what happened. I eventually stuck to the theory that after ep 9 Hao had to go abroad for studies that is why this all was happening. But still i kept wondering where is Shi GU like why are they not showing him> then eventually they showed him in that cafe and i was like wow finally he is here. BUt then he mentions something about Hao's girl friend? my jaw literally dropped to the floor. I was just sitting there for like a solid minute processing what he just said. Is it a translation error? is he just teasing him? wth is going on? ohh okay so maybe they broke up because Hao had to go abroad. but no, they then drop the bomb that shigu is dead, died in an accident? what the fuck? what the living fuck are you saying? Then the rest of the episode is Hao trying to cope up with his loss, trying to move on.
Usually when they make dramas, one can pick up from a few episodes that the ending will be sad. But this? all 9 episodes were rainbows and sunshines then why make the last episode hysterical? why make it hurt so much? yes I cried alongside Hao.. I just seriously don't get why they had to do that? like why did you shigu the cute poofball had to die? makes no sense.

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MUST WATCH

For my first BL drama, it's set the standard high. I don't know what I expected from this show BUT NOT THIS!

The pacing is perfect, nothing moves too quickly or too slowly. The story is your typical high school romance - but it uses it so well. It deals with the uncertainty of life after school, money, food and also unaccepting parents.

Main couple:
Their romance is so legit. At first, I was unsure how realistic it would feel as Hao Ting was basically a stalker, but it progressed naturally. The plot where they have to wait to be together is AMAZING! When they are together, the show touches on real-life issues like lack of communication and homophobic parents. And they handle it perfectly.

Secondary couple:
This couple feels more like you're typical TV 'perfect' couple. I love their subplot at the start, it makes their romance even more satisfying. Their relationship is legit and real and I love it.

Intimate scenes:
I gotta say, I am inexperienced in this field, however, they do feel real. You don't see anything, but you know it's happening.

Ending:
Sorry, but the ending is unsatisfying. You will be confused at the last episode and you will not accept the fact that the show ended like that. But think on the bright side, a new season with an alternate ending might be coming!

Basically, this show is perfect.

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One of the best bl series that ive watched
The story, characters, music, plot twist super B 👌
Please expect tissues because of last episode i didn't expect that too, i hope i could find my wayne in my life haha........................................ ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

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the most angsty HIStory ever

I watch this series back in 2019 and the story was so beautiful. even though haoting was a freakin jerk in the beginning of the series, but I love him when he simps over xigu. I love how they made xigu being a smart, shy, and cool guy that excels in school, but they made him too pitiful. I cried the whole series seeing xigu works so hard but still be bugged by everyone. But at the end of the series I HATE HOW THEY RUINED HAOTING AND XIGU HAPPINESS BY A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT? WTF?? I remember being so fckin frustrated by this. It would be great if the main couple had another main series...
anw it's still of of the best HIStory ever, I would recommend it if you want something angsty.

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I loved this BL

Make Our Days Count was a rather good BL. I liked both the main couple and side couples story's. I know a lot of people like this one because Yu Xigu dies, but I liked the relationship building up to where it was. How Yu Xigu talks about his parents and openings up and how Hoating never gives up till he eventually wins him over. Then just as there relationship gets really good, Yu Xigu dies. I think they did a very good job at expressing how devastated Hoating was by his death, and it made my cry.

I also liked the side couple, and how there relationship went from becoming friends to lovers. They did a good job at portraying them.

I would re-watch this multiple times and would recommend it.

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Excellent Screenplay and Direction that Exacts Solid Performances

I was especially impressed by Shao Hui Ting's screenwriting, Tsai Mi Chieh's direction, and Wayne Song's performance as Xiang Hao Ting. The arc of Song's performance is truly impressive as he undergoes three significant transformations from an immature student who disrespects authority at home and at school to a confused and then infatuated adolescent trying to understand and accept his first and only crush on another guy to more studious and empathetic individual impacted by his nascent relationship with his crush, an academically superior student, to a more mature university graduate still mourning the loss of the love of his life four years earlier. It's clear to me now from the title, references to "loving someone forever," and the orphaned Yu Xi Gu (beautifully played by Huang Juan Zhi) whose aunt tells him as a child that his late parents are in the heavens exploring the stars, speaking to them as he gazes at the night sky, that eternal love may include the loss of one's beloved. The imagery, especially the twice and judicious use of light bulbs reminiscent of stars, helps underscore the notion that those who die dwell among the stars in the night sky. TIng's screenplay, and especially the slow of exposition of Yu Xi Gu's death during the nineteenth chapter, is beautifully crafted. Chieh's direction of Song's performance was especially evident in the last two chapters. I know there are those who bemoan sad endings in BL dramas. Truth be told, I prefer happy endings except when the story makes sense with a sad ending. Indeed, life is not always happy endings. I did not watch this series through the end last year and I am happy I went back and watched the whole thing from the beginning. Watch it and latch on to the performances of the four leads.

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Beautiful but devastating

This is one of my favorite bl dramas.

I love almost all the History dramas, and this is no exception. It's a beautiful story.
They address multiple things that I find necessary in a bl.

The story starts out as any other bl, they slowly fall in love and are happy together. Until the homophobic parents come along, which causes them to have a conflict. But the way they dealt with it was beautiful to me. They were happy together, but then the accident happened.

That last episode had me crying the entire time. The scene where he was running home, omg. I hope that whole episode was just a bad dream. I hope there will be a second season where they are still together and live happily ever after.

The side couple was also very much to my liking. Even though there was quite the age difference, they still really loved each other. I'm very happy that they had a happy ever after.

I really recommend this bl, but I do have to warn you about the fact that it's devastating.

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I rated a 3 in the storyline just because of the ending. I literally cried as if I was the one that lost someone special. For what the storyline had build up towards, I was really hoping for a better future for them both.

But by reading the title, I should have known why they had to make their days count. And somehow this story had made me count each and every interaction they had together as something valuable. And I did. I was so immersed with all of the characters that I forgot why I was careful in the first place.

This series is worth to see how Xiang Hao Ting and Yu Xi Gu fall in love. They really did steal my heart. Hao Ting's willingness to love Xi Gu really made me envy the both of them. And it got more overwhelming for me when Xi Gu loved him back.

But if you want to keep a happy ending of them in your mind, by the time you reach episode 17/ episode 10 (depends on which source you are looking from) just stop after the sweet moment they had outside their rented house. That's an end that I would have loved better. There's a short scene between Zhi Gang and Sun Bo after that (if you want to stop there instead).

Just yeet yourselves out of the scene when they started cooking together. That's the only warning I have.

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The chemistry between the actors is amazing and the story plot is exciting and interesting.

The relationship development of both couples was enjoyable to watch and the actors playing the group of friends did well as both adding comedic value and in showing the genuine care and worry friends have for each other.
I especially liked the mix of actors who use exaggerated facial expressions and reactions with actors that manipulate the very small details of slight emotions in their eyes which show the hidden depth of their characters.

The overall quality of the production is also good and music is not bad just not memorable.

Overall, it is good throughout. The characters are the right amount of quirky to still be taken seriously but to also work well as mood lighteners and the acting of all the characters is very good. The only real downside for me is the ending.

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