Bokura no Shokutaku (2023)

Uma Deliciosa História Familiar!!!

Que experiência incrível e nova foi, para mim, assistir esse BL tão simples, amoroso e familiar. Um enredo que te leva ao prazer das refeições afetivas, dramas familiares e um amor improvável. Atuações esplendorosas de todo o elenco, com destaque para o prodígio Tane. Que roubou diversos momentos com sua fofura e espontaneidade, e trouxe a leveza em momentos dramáticos. Koji também me surpreendeu nessa reta final, se demonstrando um pai amoroso, compreensivo e evoluído. E oque falar sobre Yutaka e Minoru? Pessoas machucadas que se envolvem num relacionamento improvável e se curam através da comida e afeto. Uma coisa que gostaria de pontuar também, é que o relacionamento de Yutaka e Minoru, por se tratar de dois homens, foi somente um detalhe nessa história tão leve, acolhedora e sincera. Amei essa representatividade em um ambiente familiar e tradicional como o Japão. Foi gratificante acompanhar essa jornada maravilhosa de todos, mesmo sendo uma história tão simples, mas muito sincera. Minha nota para esse BL vai ser um 9,5, pois ele é a definição de um BL Conforto com uma temática familiar muito bem desenvolvida. Não foi um 10 porque queria ver mais do desenvolvimento do relacionamento de Minoru e Yutaka, queria ver eles se assumindo para a família e amigos. Mas mesmo assim, o que ele vendeu, foi entregue completamente. Enredo coeso, atuações perfeitas, cenografia maravilhosa e OST’s delicadas.

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"I'll stay with you until you stop feeling lonely."

First, I just have to say, I started this directly after watching A Christmas Carol (2022). After such a dark, harrowing film, I had no idea what a perfect palate cleanser this would be, and I'm so happy it's what I chose to binge. Tooth-rotting sweetness that had my cheeks hurting after almost constant smiling every single episode.

For me, this is close to the perfect fluff-style BL drama. Adorable fluff mixed with tender, heartfelt moments with a dash of reasonable angst that didn't stray into too-heavy territory, just adding the perfect amount of depth and stakes for our main couple. That angst (and hurt/comfort) was rounded out and resolved very nicely as well. The pacing was perfect, and I continuously found myself thinking 'already?' whenever an episode ended, because I was so wrapped up in every moment and was never bored.

I have noticed some comments about the main pairing being "dry". Now, I'm all for 'to each their own'; if that's your opinion, who am I to say your wrong? Except... maybe you are? A little? No hate, I just feel like the people who think relationships and couples like this in BL are "dry" are looking for instant sparks, mutual intense pining, and lots of spiciness. There are plenty of BL series of that nature. But it's this kind of pairing in BL's that I think is exceedingly rare, and is my absolute favorite: quiet, solidly built, based on respect and day-to-day interactions. It's not an instant heart-eyes romance: it's more realistic, arguably more meaningful, and much more introspective. You come to love the characters for who they are and their roots, and from there, you come to root for something more.

As for the main pairing, I personally love their chemistry. There was never a single moment where I felt anyone was reaching too much, trying too hard, nor was there any awkwardness. They met each other perfectly at the middle, and it felt effortlessly real in that way; I found myself completely convinced in the way they interacted each episode. Everyone was fantastic, but I do specifically want to shout-out Iijima Hiroki. The way he portrayed Minoru was equal parts sweet and heartbreaking: the care and absolute love and devotion he had for his brother while simultaneously struggling with the thought of no longer having that independence of someone his age was beautifully done. Further, in the development of his relationship with Yutaka, he really did a great job in portraying that silent battle with his own feelings, how he slowly came to terms with how he felt, but struggled deeply with it, because he so badly wanted to stay close to Yutaka no matter what, valuing his company over anything, even so much that he harbored deep guilt every time he reached out a little with how he felt (which made moments like the cheek kiss, the confession, the hand holding, etc) so much more impactful. Iijima just knew exactly who he was playing, and brought him to life brilliantly.

I also can't end this review without giving a quick mention to little Maeyama Kuuga. Seriously, where did this kid learn to act? For example, the scene where he saw Yutaka crying and instantly broke down himself? What a little talent. I'm usually not into dramas that revolve around a child in some way, but he really made it impossible for me not to love him.

All in all, if you're into sweet fluff, realistically built relationships, and tender/adorable family moments, I would highly recommend this one. As someone with family troubles of my own, I found this extremely cathartic and just such a nice watch. Japan yet again proving that they're owning the BL game atm.

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