My Deskmate is on Hot Search Again (2021)

Fluffy friendship drama with ample heatthrobbing moments!

This is underrated on mdl in my opinion

The most they did in the story was hold hands but it was full of heatthrobbing moments throughout the story. Acting was so spot on from all the characters. Everyone was convincing enough to pull me into their school/class. Very minutely expressed emotions can be seen through out the plot. Love triangles, childish schemes, jealousy, anxiety, empathy, etc. all emotions were depicted very carefully. I remember shouting "so cute" at many characters in every episode. All of their actions are just so cute and fulfilling.

If you are looking for a light and fluffy drama with cotton candy moments melting in your mouth, this is a drama you should give a try.

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FUN TO WATCH -- GOOFY HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA!

When you are not in a mood for serious dramas and wanted a silly fluffy light-hearted one or just to pass the time and can tolerate any type of dramas, ONLY THEN, you watch this.

Usually, I'm not into Rom-com or Teen dramas but watched this when I got a recommendation.

*** EPISODES:
30 episodes with run time 30-35 mins each.

First two eps are Ok, lil slow -- Thought of dropping this drama n took a break from this for few months, hehe.

But gave a try again because of my Watching Tradition of not dropping a drama or movie, once I start watching -- From ep 3, it got better n it's FUN TO WATCH.

(And Yet, I watched few episodes at 2x speed :/
Also, I avoid CDramas for being 30+ eps. This took me months to complete, haha, since I prefer dramas with less number of episodes only).

*** STORY:
Sometimes, School dramas are Nostalgic :)

There's NO STRONG PLOT here.
It's just a slice of life of an easy-going high school gal, Xiang Xia -- her daily life and the fun that she has with her idol, friends and classmates.

Also, It's a Story of a group of Friends.
THIS IS A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP, NOT ROMANCE.

*** CHARACTERS:
There are different types of characters. Overall, ALL CHARACTERS ARE FUN TO WATCH.

Initially, disliked silly n always giggling FL, Xiang Xia n even disliked the FL actress' acting as a silly dumb gal -- it looked cringe.
But as the story progresses, Liked her character alot -- she is Kind, Sweet n Pure at heart n so liked the acting of the actress in that role.

(Usually I watch dramas with Original Audio only but for the first time, watched a dubbed version.
The dubbed version's voice over actors made it more lively n playful with their voice acting, esply Xiang Xia's :) )

She is strong physically but weak in studies, while her idol Jin Han (ML) is smart and intelligent but weak in sports.

He dislikes her being a clingy fan of him initially but when she becomes his Deskmate in school, learns her true nature n becomes her bestie.
All their scenes, initially looked too cringe but they are fun to watch, once they become Deskmates, Neighbours & Good friends, beyond just Idol-Fan relation.

Xiang Xia's childhood friend n classmate, Yu Sheng jie is goofy n cool, strong at sports but weak in studies.

Shengjie's deskmate, Nerd Pan Duo is sweet n their scenes are funny.

Girl duo and deskmates Luo Lila (beautiful diva in their school) n Sun Xin (who eats snacks even during class) are sweet.

Looks like a love triangle or square, haha
(Xiang goes after Jin han all the time, Yu sheng jie after Xiang n Luo lila after Yu sheng jie) :)
But No, it's more about friendship and admiration for idol than romance.

Boys Trio - Yu Sheng Jie, Ming n Bin, are cool.

Xia's parents and Jin Han's manager, Shark are funny.
Ms Chen and PT teacher are cute together.

*** SOME HIGHLIGHTS:
Jin Han n Yu Shengjie's Rivalry to Bromance is Sweet.

Professional rivalry of Jin Han with Jiang Cheng is also funny.

Jealousy of Jin Han when Yu shengjie competes with him about Xia, is funny n sweet
And the basket ball competition between Jin Han and Yu shengjie to claim possession of Xia is funny.
Yu shengjie is good at sports but plays without strategy n Jin Han plays very smart with strategy -- Impressive!!

The way the entire class reclaims Ms. Chen as their class head teacher, fighting with principal,
The way two sections of their class compete in sports as part of claiming back their pride n respect,
The way the trio (Xia, Jin and Shengjie) helps Luo Lila from the stalker,
The three guys (Jin , Shengjie and Jiang) compete for Xia --
Everything is Hilarious and Sweet.

End of the day, they help and support each other n remain as good friends.

That mystery and little suspense of who gives the school news and updates to Xiang Xia in supermarket and who her secret texting friend is, are maintained well till the end, haha.

It's sad that Jin Han's mom restricts him from meeting his friends, though he learnt socializing n is happy in their company.

Finally, cold prince Jin Han turned into smiling baby in Xiang Xia's companionship n formed new friendships with his classmates bcz of her :)

The six member friends group of Xiang Xia, Jin Han, Yu Shengjie, Luo Lila, Sun Xin n Pan Duo, is Very Sweet :)

The climax scene is sweet, how each of them got into their dream universities or dream work.
So, there's scope for season 2, if any, to continue the story of this high school friends group to show how they grow together, their college days and adult lives.
Right now, it's a smooth closure n ending to this teen drama.

*** RATING:
My Rating is 8.5/10.
(For initial eps, it's just 7)

Overall, a light-hearted goofy and silly school drama to pass the time.

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