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Very cute but lacks closure
The basic premise was cute, but there were some things early on that felt like they got dropped. I would have glsdy dropped one of the multiple trauma dumps in the middle to flesh that out more.Ans after the big scene it kind of skips to the end. Id like to see more of the status quo after that scene.
But that being said, it had lots of great moments, both leads did a great job, they made me understand why they would fall for each other. If you have a way to watch it, its a nice way to spend an evening.
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Stars are for season 1, not season 2
I've rated this JUST based on season 1 because Season 2 doesn't have its own page but I HAVE to write about it because it pissed me off.Season 1 was delightful, quite good for a vertical with minimal budget. My beef is only with season 2.
WHY ARE WE PRETENDING HINATA DID SOMETHING WRONG???
Was this written by someone in college who feels really bitter about not seeing their boyfriend enough? Because he works? Everything Mizuki did pissed me off. Bro is just bored and wants to start a fight about it based off of conversation he heard from two random girls in a cafe. Meanwhile, Hinata is apparently working at a black company in the big year 2026 and just trying to survive the new job. I'll agree that the "must be nice" comments aren't great from Hinata but that's nothing compared to "you're never too tired to take out the trash". Hopefully Hinata doesn't develop a disability because Mizuki will LEAVE HIS ASS. Has the guy never been tired? In his life? And look, I enjoy my alone time more than anyone (like, a lot, like, I NEED IT) but the timing and conversation they had about Mizuki going camping was ridiculous. They even end the season with what was supposed to be(?) a cute, heart-warming moment that just feels like another slap to the face when Mizuki says this is the view he wanted to show Hinata. Cool. BUT HE WAS WORKING.
Also, this is not what college is like? I've never worked a job as demanding as college, and maybe Mizuki doesn't have to work a job while going to school like a lot of people, but he should still be a bit exhausted from the course load and social obligations (they happen even if you don't have friends or a social life and I don't know how but they just happen). It would make more sense if it was a more mutual conflict where they couldn't make their schedules work rather than this WHOLE THING being about how Mizuki DOESN'T LIKE THE WAITING but then he says at the end that hE ACTUALLY DOES....SO WHAT ARE WE FIGHTING ABOUT?????
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Actually better than a lot of other vertical series
First, the official English translation of the title on the Shortime app is unfortunately incorrect; the main characters are (suddenly moved in) stepbrothers, not brothers-in-law, lol.Second, I'm not quite sure why the overall MDL rating is so low on this, as to be quite honest this is actually one of the better vertical BL's I've come across. In fact, had the comedic over-acting from the side characters just been slightly toned down and had there been just slightly better production (as there were some occasional sound issues, etc.), I would have rated it even higher than a 7.5.
Overall, this has a cute, manga-like, and occasionally semi-meta plot, with some genuinely funny humor at times and also even an unexpected amount of emotion in the latter part of the series (once some backstory is revealed for Mizuki, the stepbrother who moves in).
Now, as mentioned, the acting of most of the characters is not necessarily the best, but it's still serviceable enough; however, the actor playing Mizuki is definitely a cut above, and his presence elevated the quality level of the whole series.
Finally, this show has a lovely little ending (no spoilers, but it's definitely happy, and shows that they are going to make their relationship work).
So, IMO, this was certainly worth the time spent watching. :)
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vertical series about step brothers
Overall: it was okay. 30 episodes about 1-2 minutes each. Episodes 1-5 (of 30 short episodes) on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4cN0VtI6fEAired on the Shortime app (more info below). My referral link is https://playground.shortime.en/invite/NKNIWI (all letters) and it should get you a bonus. Later available on GagaOOLala.
Content Warnings: coercion, bullying, past injury, harassment, past death
What I Liked
- caring moments
- the parents
- there is a kiss
Room For Improvement
- a character being hot and cold and then when he grabbed/yelled at the other lead
- not much romance
My Watch For Free Plan (updated Feb 2025)
My referral link is https://playground.shortime.en/invite/NKNIWI (all letters) and it should get you a bonus.
On the Rewards (popcorn bag icon page)
- check in = 5 (increases over 7 days up to 25)
- create a login = 20? (I did create a login because otherwise you only get 1 Always Win box instead of 3 per day, I think this was 20 popcorn)
- do the 3 random popcorn from the daily Always Win box = 30 (I'd normally get 5-15, around 30 in total)
- Watch Ads, watch all 10 ads each day, have to wait 30 seconds in between ads = 110
When you run out of popcorn while watching, you can watch 5 episodes each day with ads
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