Crushology 101

Starts as light fun! Excellent acting UNTIL EPISODE 7 and 8 WHEN IT TURNS INTO TRASH

SUMMARY:
The first 4 episodes is a cute coming-of-age college delusion affair, two flawed young ppl of weak character doing trial and error and trying to get together. So we hoped they would overcome their toxicity but heck no it kept getting worse.... . THEY STAY IMMATURE, TOXIC AND DISFUCTIONAL FOR PRACTICALLY ALL EPISODES AND THE DRAMA IS **** D E A D *****.

ALL THE WAY THROUGH HALF OF EPISODE 12, the drama is a drag of staring at each other and SOMETIMES mincing a few quiet meaningless words in constipation-like voices. This drama is like a vampire sucking your energy. Super toxic.

So from ep 5 to 8, it was AGONY to watch this rotten murky smelly toxic mess of really immature closed-off selfish people doing dumb things or just staying passively in one spot. The female lead was a passive princess who required coddling, ML was trying but then gave up at the first obstacle and showed his true selfishness, and second ML was a passive standbyer. NOTHING was moving forward....
I dropped this in frustration as it was wasting my time. I was generous and patient enough to drop it after watching ep 8. I dislike giving bad reviews and I felt responsible to check the pulse on this dead drama, so later I fast forwarded through ep 9-11 to check if it came back to life, and yeah the drama was still DEAD.

Then I took a peek at ep 12 and yeah at the very end of ep 12, it has a sorta happy end, after a time skip of 1 year and again challenges of both of them being closed down and not communicating... so MAGICALLY AT THE VERY VERY VERY END of ep 12, they come out and say they like each other and there is a happy end with rings. But it was too fast and not explained enough at all. We didnt see them put too much effort. Obviously the script writer doesnt have experience.

So overall you watch a very flawed relationship and TOXIC characters for 11.5 episodes and then magically they come together as a couple with rings. Hm. No thanks. WASTE OF TIME and esp for those who are toxic and confused and cannot tell who is doing what in this kdrama.

YEOL AND BUNNY AND JI WON ARE SUPER TOXIC CHARACTERS ALL THE WAY TO ALMOST THE END OF EP 12

The only functional couple is the side couple, they communicate

-----WRITTEN AFTER EP 11

I dropped this after ep 8 bc it was just so toxic. The characters started as flawed character immature college kids in trial-by-error phase, so it was fun in the beginning BUT THEN THEY NEVER GREW... they stayed immature as always, nothing changed, this is a bunch of VERY CONFUSED toxic young ppl who do not communicate, who do not self reflect, who do not understand boundaries or commitment, and who NEVER EVER grow. The characters in ep 11 are the same old same old as in ep 1. NO CHANGE WHATSOEVER.

Just now I fast forwarded to see ep 9,10,11 bc kdramas can always take a U turn and turn out super great, unexpectedly, so I checked the pulse on this drama, is it still alive? NOPE it is a dead horse still.

Then I took a peek at ep 12 because I would dislike to be accused of calling this drama bad unless I really had to, so I had to check the pulse on this dead drama.... and yeah it has a happy end after a time skip of 1 year and again challenges of both of them being closed down and not communicating... so MAGICALLY AT THE VERY VERY VERY END of ep 12, they come out and say they like each other and there is a happy end with rings. But it was too fast and not explained enough at all. We didnt see them put too much effort. Obviously the script writer doesnt have experience.

So overall you watch a very flawed relationship and characters for 11.5 episodes and then magically they come together as a couple with rings. Hm. No thanks.

AND NOW I UNDERSTAND HOW THE BAD SCRIPT AND BAD FILMING RUINED IT. Technically, I can tell you how the filmmaker ruined it. Totally ruined it.
***** Bc the script is super poor and has no action nor plot, so they create action by these long holding scenes where nothing happens except staring at each other. ******

The script is lazy and lacks energy. Most scenes are the ML and FL or whoever just STARING at each other for a VERY long time with some gloomy music, and then ML AND FL FOR SURE SPEAK IN THESE LOW ENERGY DEAD-HORSE WHISPERING and ****FLAT LIFELESS BORING VOICES****** They sound totally pathetic.

It takes energy from the audience to listen to that. It is so..... DEADLY. It kills ya.

******As the audience, you instinctively feel repulsed and want out. You dont want your energy sucked out of you, by being forced to GIVE ENERGY to the actors. *****
THIS DRAMA FORCES YOU TO GIVE ENERGY TO THE ACTORS and then you feel dead after watching this.

THE CONVERSATIONS, ESP BETWEEN ML AND FL, ARE LIKE THEY ARE SITTING ON THE TOILET WITH SOME MAJOR CONSTIPATION AND MINCING A FEW WORDS HERE AND THERE BARELY ABLE TO SPEAK!!!!!! THEY NEVER COMMUNICATE!!!!! the best that the ML can do to communicate is to grab her arm or to yell at her !!!!!!

and FL tries to look cute and sexy by looking totally spaced out, zombied out absent, anxious, and scared, with her lips slightly open, not able to talk, and if she does talk sometimes, she says a few scared words in that whisper without any energy it in.
**** YOU AS THE AUDIENCE CAN FEEL YOUR ENERGY BEING DRAINED BY WATCHING THAT *****

THIS DRAMA IS TRASH!!!! THE SCRIPT IS TRASH AND THE FILMING IS TRASH!!!!! THE ACTORS ARE FORCED TO ACT HALF DEAD!!!!!! And I think ML could be a lot more spunky but FL is all set to always be this fish out of water open mouth gasping for air half dead person that just CANNOT speak. I think the FL actress is known for flopped roles and botched movies, and I can see the pattern of lazy roles where she doesnt act, and just receives attention of male characters who have to hustle around her character while she acts like an innocent and 100% entitled princess, all spaced out. In other words, her roles are super passive, boring , PARASITIC roles where she does not GIVE anything but keeps receiving. It seems like she thinks it is sexy and picks those roles and acts that way. Heck no. IT IS BORING. MOST BORING. IT IS SUCKING THE AUDIENCE INTO A BLACK HOLE. IT SUCKS LIFE OUT OF THE AUDIENCE.

Initially, I enjoyed a fluffy kids romance until .. ep 6,. then 7 was WOW this is trash!! and now after ep 8... I am like YUCK THIS IS TRASH.... THE KIDS NEVER CHANGED, NEVER GREW UP THEY STAYED AS CONFUSED AND TOXIC AS DAY 1. WHICH IS BORING TO WATCH
This is a highly toxic drama with very dumb, immature characters who do not communicate, and there is no hope because there is really no salvation to this kdrama. The script is just OFF. The characters are not trying to grow up and it just will never work.

Yeah. Yeol is an immature jerk who does whatever he wants. He is that SLIMEY POPULAR HOT GUY WHO DOES WHATEVER HE WANTS AND EXPECTS HIS CHICK TO COME TO HIM AS SOON AS HE SNAPS HIS FINGERS
This kdrama is an advertisement for toxic relationships and sexism to the max.
The scene of FL running across the street to him is like .... jees.... this is TOXIC.

His ex Yeo Reum is a pathological type. She lies to him and breaks HIS heart so that she wouldnt break HER own heart, leaves him for years and then comes back to claim him as if he were a lost-and-found umbrella. Hello. Yeo Reum is super toxic and confused.

THE FEMALE LEAD IS A PATHETIC ACTOR, her face is always in pain and confused and sometimes she smiles, so I am done with her. Her role is written for her to be a DUMB LITTLE GIRL. As an actress, she is 0. And also, I got tired of watching 1 kg of white powder on her face to make her look white, and her hair bangs straight into her eyes. Hello, get a haircut so that I can see you, and wash your face, and then maybe I am willing to watch you.

The second ML is a toxic type himself, always quiet and always trying to be nice to this damsel in distress FL who is just a little girl, extremely immature, weak, passive and delusional. So the second ML is just a wasted role. He has no chance with this idiot chick he kinda likes, but not really. He never DOES anything to win her over. And he wouldnt succeed anyway. She is a little girl and just USES HIM to babysit her and escort her around. She is ABUSIVE to him.

So - SAYONARA. I am dropping this, it is a waste of time. I got something out of it in the first few episodes which were light fluffy kids romance, and it served its purpose for me.
Now the kids proved to be just kids, there is no substance here, the kids are just trashy weak people doing really stupid egoistical things, and I have no reason to watch their muddling through because THEY ARE NOT HONEST

The kdrama lacks HONESTY

I understand that we have to dive into the ugly to see how they will overcome it, but these kids are NOT diving into ugly and are NOT overcoming it, not even trying

THEY ARE NOT TRYING. THE SCRIPT IS OFF.

They are confused spoiled brats, all of the characters, so I cant watch it


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This is what I wrote after watching 4 episodes:

I am not into fluffy dramas and romance, AND the writeup of this drama totally turned me off....bc it was all about PRETTY FACE and that was disgusting. So much about pretty face was too much and that's why I gave less reviews. So I did not want to watch this and I was cringing during the first episode when they were swooning over pretty faces...
So I was watching this for the first time when it was already up to ep 5, to unstress bc there was nothing else on Wed Th.
I watched 4 episodes at once, I FFed through the "pretty face ah!!!" scenes that were basically an advertisement for plastic surgery, and I kept watching because the characters were interesting.

As usual, the ML has a lot more interesting script than FL, Yeol is a really complex and interesting character to watch. And still has a big nose and is considered "pretty face" which I REALLY appreciate. Also Yeol's character is handsome because of HOW he is. He is a really interesting prick - a combo of an overwhelming controlling boss and a very great softie. Perfect for a movie maker, the person behind the camera controlling a whole team... Really...
Luckily the FL was not an idiot and had some sense in her and actually acts well the little that was given to her, and I enjoyed watching her. She is a master of subtle acting. She was so tiny and skinny and rather helpless compared to the tall husky athletic looking Yeol so I was wondering ... this would NOT work in real life :) I wish kdrama females had BODIES with some meat and muscle on them, so that they COULD hold their breath for a few minutes and kiss properly LOL No wonder Korea lacks kids these days!!! these skinny frail women will NEVER be able to pounce on anyone or give birth.... But that set aside...

the drama was so light and airy and positive, and I was enjoying "good kids" exploring love, and at the end of my watching, I realized I suddenly had some great realizations about the financial crime I am researching now :) The drama helped me clear my head and fill it with sunshine :)

The Yeol actor is really an amazing actor and Yeol character is very complex. The character is a very enterpreneuring bossy confident guy who has a mean streak and also a very caring good side, and that actor has it all. Yeol character is like a benevolent rulers. A little too bossy for my taste, but ALMOST always with good intentions. I wasnt sure about putting stuff into locker that the other guy wanted. That seemed MEAN...
That actor can be scary too. That scene as thugs in those funky clothes and bubble gum ... he was a natural.... I believe it. HE COULD ACT A THUG. That actor has a mean streak to him so he COULD switch to all kinds of roles. He could be a thug, a bossy CEO, and also, he could act a pushover softie, and all in between

The FL is really cute!!! She is very feminine and soft and the lighting, colors and her acting really makes it look beautiful. DO NOT PUT SO MUCH WHITE POWDER ON HER FACE!!!! she can smile so nicely and she acts very well. I enjoy watching her. One of the scenes that is memorable is when Yeol ties her hair. That is such a detailed scene, both of them are acting is 1000%.

I think the script has to be a little nicer to FL. A woman who just stands there watching a bball flying into her face ..... ? ???? do ppl exist like that.... ???
Also, she is super skinny and so much shorter than the guys. Can you put women of normal size... ? Why look like a child next to a guy... ?
and her naivette... the guys are doing all the romantic work for her. She has not reached to grab anyone and she is so insecure, she doesnt know when a guy is reaching out.

So I am waiting to see FL grow up a little bit.

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Cinematography 101/10, Moral of the Story 0/10

I'm only on ep 1 but I'll update my review when I finish the show, if I finish it, judging by other people's reviews. But my phone is glitching so I'm saving my notes now. Also this show is worthy of a review already.

The show is actually really good from the cinematography, the music, the actress is nearly too good for this show but she's also the biggest saving grace at keeping it interesting. I have read hundreds of shoujo mangas basically identical to this and it is kind of nice watching a really pretty KDrama version of everything I used to read. But also what's nice about reading, as opposed to watching, is I can skim past any boring/ridiculous parts. Bit hard to do that here.

I absolutely hate the premise of focusing on looks. It's giving 2005 cringe which I thought we'd long past. Even at 13 I would have struggled with a manga like this, let alone as the adult I am now. 1st episodes tend to be an ode to the original more than later episodes so I am holding out hope. Because this could be a great drama if it didn't include certain occasional but crucial sentences that are spoken. Even though there's been many newer webtoons/Kdramas that focus on looks (eg My ID is Gangnam Beauty) that was all about self reflection and insecurity. Whereas the premise of this drama is all about finding a good looking man, and not trying to improve yourself (even if it's just in the attractiveness department). Already in the first 5min of the show the friends are disappointed and near hateful/angry by her first boyfriend simply because he's not good-looking and they expect her to pick someone better looking, like that's so easy to not only come by but to seduce. And no mention at the very least of attempting to find a good looking AND nice man. Just "ew why would you only go for personality". And even though the FL at this point is redeeming, because she is very nice and happy with her "non good-looking" boyfriend. While she is also realistic that good looking boys probably wouldn't choose her, she also isn't giving the impression that she's settling and seems genuinely happy. However, a big however, when the 1st boyfriend turns into a disaster, does she say "my next boyfriend will be nicer than you" or something like" my next boyfriend will love me so much and treat me like a princess like I deserve." No! She says "my next boyfriend will be more good looking". Excuse me!!!!!????? That's the line you are going to use!!!??? Does this 1st boyfriend even harp on how good looking he is enough to think that will kill his ego at least? Because that's not particularly shown. Disgusting, terrible and absolutely kills all and any moral messages that could possibly come out of this story. This isn't even spoken as revenge, it's just spoken.

[Rant/Review for 2nd quarter of ep 1] When she's upset over their break up she says "what I regret most is not prioritising my own feelings, I thought this relationship would be good enough as long as he liked me." Uhhhh what??? Isn't the problem that he DIDN'T actually like you? Isn't being blinded by love worse than not? Or is she assuming she would pick perfectly if she actually liked the guy and therefore wouldn't date dckheads? Because I disagree.....wouldn't you see red flags better without the rose tinted glasses than with? Ahhh this drama keep pulling out the one liners that make no sense. It's actually so good if it's not for these occasional stupid lines. Her conclusion is actually to start dating good looking people... -.- should it not be don't date dckheads? Or take more time/be better at assessing people? And why are the friends supporting this? It's so illogically hypocritical to have someone date you because they were sxally attracted to you but didn't like you so you in turn don't look for someone to like but look for someone you are sxally attracted to.

[Review of last 30mins] I'm already hating one of the MLs. I have a minimum standard for douches and he does not even meet that. Usually MLs negative traits are being cold and rough but you can also attribute that to being independent lone wolves who've been hurt by someone/society and they need to protect their own self and ego. This guy is just popping other people's personal space bubbles, not by happenstance, but purely out of self serving selfishness that is completely and easily otherwise obtainable. For example it's one thing to knock someone over thinking it's the last item left but another thing to go out of your way to knock someone over to grab an item knowing full well there's many identical items available right there. // Skipping to the end, he somehow manages to turn 180 midair while someone is yanking on his hoodie (can confirm this is impossible without superpowers). And the episode ends with a "what the, what are you" from ML to the FL. All she did was fall down after dodging the same thing you were trying to dodge!? That really does not require any excess thinking and really kills the mood for what is I assume the writers attempt to set up a romantic link.

Conclusion: will keep watching but these logical fallacies are small but mighty.

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Me está encantado!!!

Por lo poco que he visto, me está gustando mucho, tiene comedia, romance, de todo.
Aparte de que el elenco es el mejor, me está gustando, hay que esperar a que salgan los demás episodios, me está encantado sinceramente, kdrama con ese trama me gustan, debería de tener más episodios, este kdrama merece más episodios.

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O início parecia promissor, mas acabou se perdendo e o casal principal, na realidade, é bastante irritante...


Não gostei de várias ações da Bunny, especialmente a reação com o artista, que me pareceu um pouco desproporcional levando em conta a relação entre eles. Uma coisa que me incomodou foi a maneira como ela tratava o Cha Ji Won, que era fofo e tals, falando dos outros garotos na sua frente. E quando ele se declarou e estava com ela, ela o deixou para ir atrás do Hwang Jae Yeol. E no dia seguinte, aparece demostrado afeto com o Hwang Jae Yeol esquecendo que Cha Ji Won tinha se declarado para ela. Cha Ji Won se destacou como o personagem mais marcante. Hwang Jae Yeol, por outro lado, era extremamente egocêntrico.

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Drama parfait pour sourire sans avoir besoin de réfléchir !

"Crushology 101", c’est un peu comme feuilleter un album de polaroïds remplis de crushs impossibles à oublier 💌. On suit Ban Hee-jin, alias Bunny 🐰, sculptrice talentueuse mais au cœur cabossé, qui s’est juré après une rupture, que désormais, elle veut que des beaux gosses dans sa vie 😏. Promesse tenue, puisque l’univers lui balance sur sa route tout un casting à tomber... Hwang Jae-yeol, solaire et sérieux, et Cha Ji-won, chaebol au charme irréel, entre autre. Autant dire que les vibes sont là, et que chaque regard volé ou silence un peu trop long devient un mini feu d’artifice 💫

Dès les premiers épisodes, on sait qu’on part sur un triangle amoureux assumé, avec cette vibe sucrée et pétillante typique des rom-com coréennes 💫. Ce n’est pas une intrigue révolutionnaire, mais l’alchimie naturelle entre les leads fait tout le sel du drama 👍🏻. Les regards un peu trop longs, les petites piques qui cachent mal un intérêt naissant, les moments volés… bref, tout ce qui te fait sourire bêtement derrière ton écran est là 🫶🏻

Visuellement, j’ai adoré les touches façon “webtoon” 📖✨, qui donnent un côté fun et décalé, comme si on feuilletait une BD vivante. Ça rend le visionnage léger, parfait pour se détendre ☕️. Mais derrière cette légèreté, j’aurais aimé que les personnages secondaires aient plus de place, parce qu’il y avait clairement matière à enrichir l’univers et à donner plus de relief à l’histoire... Dommage 🤷🏼‍♀️

Là où j’ai un peu décroché, c’est dans le rythme... certains passages traînent inutilement 🥱, comme si on voulait rallonger une intrigue qui aurait gagné à être plus condensée. On sent que le scénario repose entièrement sur le fameux choix final de Bunny 🐰, et du coup, parfois, ça tourne en rond...

La fin, quant à elle, reste fidèle au ton global. Douce, mignonne, pas de prise de risque mais satisfaisante dans le contexte 👌🏻. C’est le genre de conclusion qui te laisse le cœur léger, même si tu sais que tu n’y repenseras pas une fois terminé.

En résumé, "Crushology 101" n’essaie pas d’être profond, et c’est très bien comme ça 👍🏻. C’est un petit moment feel-good, à regarder quand on veut juste sourire, vibrer un peu et se laisser bercer par un triangle amoureux bien servi par son casting. Si c’est ça que tu recherches, fonce sans hésiter, si tu veux une histoire profonde passe ton chemin, tu vas vite t'ennuyer 😉✌🏻

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Esperaba más del drama teniendo tan increíble cast

Creo que mi problema fue hacerne expectativas altas al ver el cast y el tena juvenil, pero fue lamentable como a medida que avanzaba solo quería terminarlo porque odio dejar las cosas a medias; sin terminar.

No me atrapó la historia, y mas que tomar cariño por los personajes (excepto Jiwon), tomé un tipo de molestia hacia los “principales” protagonistas. No me gustaba la actitud de Jaeyeol, y a veces las decisiones de Bani me generaban odio jajsjs.

Mi conclusión es que Jaeyeol no la merecía y ella no merecia a ningún otro hasta que organizara sus ideales y fuera mas madura emocionalmente. Pésimo final y una lastima por ello.

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Un amor juvenil universitario, todo iba bien con el desarrollo de la historia hasta que aceleraron la relación de los leads, el cuarto pretendiente y el final. También fue triste ver como el ML quien desde el inicio era seguro y valiente, se tornó inseguro😔.

¿Tiene clichés? No faltan♡ pero probablemente no lo vuelva a ver, solo esperar los nuevos dramas del cast, que si estuvo genial.

Me quedo con el mensaje final:
"Si te amas a ti mismo antes d amar a alguien más,
Si te sientes lo suficiente seguro como para compartir tu vulnerabilidad y no ocultarla,
Si te mantienes fiel a tus sentimientos y sigues tu corazón en cada momento,
Alguien que te vea, ame como eres, definitivamente aparecerá"

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Glitters & Heartthrobs

Crushology 101, also known as Bunny and Her Boys, is a refreshing, glittery rom-com that brings back the charm of classic romance with a modern twist. Roh Jeong Eui makes a delightful return to the genre, playing an endearing sculpture major whose life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with not one, but several men (yes in plural) of her dreams.

The story introduces us to Bunny’s "boys" played by Lee Chae Min, Cho Jun Young, Hong Min Ki, and Kim Hyun Ji; each adding their own flavor to the romantic chaos. The drama already hints at a whirlwind of emotions, from love and jealousy to rivalry and angst.

What makes Crushology 101 stand out is its thoughtfully selected cast, featuring exciting reunions from popular dramas like Hierarchy and 18 Again. The vibrant color palette, stylish cinematography, and overall production beautifully complement the lighthearted yet emotional tone of the series.

This drama promises to be a fun and nostalgic ride, blending timeless romantic tropes with relatable themes for today’s generation.

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Incómoda, superficial y decepcionante Uncomfortable, superficial and disappointing

Tuve que dejar Crushology 101 justo en el momento en que tres hombres rodean a la protagonista para literalmente pelearse por ella. Esa escena fue el colmo. Parecían tontos, como si no tuvieran dignidad ni personalidad propia, solo existieran para ver quién se queda con ella. Aunque eran guapos, no pude soportarlo. Solo imaginar que esto pasara en la vida real me da rechazo. ¿Qué diablos estaban pensando los guionistas al escribir eso? ¿En serio creen que eso es atractivo o entretenido?

Además, me molestó muchísimo cómo la serie constantemente pone el foco en la apariencia física. Cada vez que aparece un chico nuevo, las chicas lo rodean, lo acosan con comentarios como “¡qué guapo!”, y no lo dejan ni caminar. Eso no es gracioso, es incómodo. Cambien los géneros de esa escena y verán lo mal que se siente. No entiendo por qué se está normalizando ese comportamiento, y peor aún, romantizándolo.

Todo el tiempo se habla de quién es más guapo, quién es más popular, y se ignora por completo el valor personal, la inteligencia o la empatía. Me da rabia pensar que muchos adolescentes pueden ver esto y creer que está bien centrarse solo en el físico, o que ser deseado por varias personas a la vez es el mayor logro que uno puede tener.

Tenía esperanzas en esta historia, pero al final solo sentí frustración. Qué oportunidad tan desperdiciada.

I had to stop watching Crushology 101 right at the moment when three guys literally surrounded the female lead to fight over her. That scene was the last straw. They looked ridiculous, as if they had no dignity or personality of their own — just existing to win her over. Even if they were handsome, I couldn’t take it. Just imagining this happening in real life makes me uncomfortable. What on earth were the writers thinking? Do they really believe that’s attractive or entertaining?

What also bothered me a lot was how the series constantly focuses on physical appearance. Every time a new guy shows up, the girls swarm him, harass him with comments like “he’s so hot,” and don’t even let him walk. That’s not funny — it’s disturbing. Reverse the genders in those scenes and you’ll see how wrong it feels. I don’t understand why this behavior is being normalized, and worse, romanticized.

The whole show talks about who’s more handsome or popular, completely ignoring personal value, intelligence, or empathy. It makes me angry to think that teenagers might watch this and believe it’s okay to judge people only by their looks, or that being wanted by multiple people is the greatest achievement you can have.

I had hopes for this story, but all I felt in the end was frustration. What a wasted opportunity.

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