K-Drama 
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An unexpected breath of fresh air
Ngl i was kinda skipping this drama cz of the cover photo and summary. Seemed cliché and i felt it'd be boring but then i saw some edits on watarai's unrequited love to hioki and was like let's give it a go... haa it was beautiful ❤️ just too beautiful. It's a really simple story, no major plot twists or surprises but it kinda made my heart feel warm and conforted when i watched it. It kinda made me wanna fall in love. Kinda tells us love doesn't need to be grand just simple is enough. Even the drama it's soft and sweet and everything nice like a warm coffee on a cold dayWas this review helpful to you?
Adorable!
Super charming and sweet story. It may be cliche but the actors make this worth watching. This will be my go to when I want an escape from negativity.I am hoping there is a second season to see relationships develop more. Hioki is so lovable you just want to put him in your pocket. He is that character that allows his insecurities to be seen but is also embarrassed by them. He overthinks everything.
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BUTTERFLIES IN STOMACH
The plot isn't deep yet hits your eyeballs to drip tears of happiness. It's partly because we all have that insecurity that we aren't the part of cool kids gang. This series gives that personality a chance, to get in the world of popular kids and feel him worthy and every drip of equal happiness that makes him feel "special" . A not so popular kid, when taken into group of heavenly handsome boys' gang who are popular, handsome, attractive and eye catchers; it gives him happiness, love, friendships and most importantly memories. Pleasant memories of high school life. School BLs often brings nostalgia of innocent love and this series brings exactly that but also long lasting smile for all that 23 minutes it airs.Music from Dxteens hits hard, brings out emotions and excitement. Everyone got their own taste but for me, it's officially my favorite series and for you, even if high school romance isn't your taste, I bet you won't regret watching it and have the fluff, innocence, blast of serotonin inside your body.
Kan Hideyoshi and Kodai Fujimoto both are amazing actors. I hope they bring us season 2 because according to the novel, there's so much more to show in upcoming parts of their life.
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Pure trope heaven. Totally won me over (10/10)
This series is absolute comfort food. By ditching unnecessary side couples, the show gives the main romance the exact amount of breathing room it needs. It is heavily cliché, but it hits you with this wave of sweet nostalgia that honestly heals your inner child. The intense yearning between the leads feels so genuine.The cast delivered an incredible performance. Fujimoto Kodai has an amazing, effortless screen presence, and Hideyoshi Kan is a masterclass in silent acting—his expressions alone tell the whole story. Their onscreen connection feels entirely natural and elevates the whole production. Character-wise, I love that Watarai isn’t written as a flawless, idealized green flag. His slightly overprotective streak actually made him feel human, capturing that raw, chaotic energy of high school infatuation. Combined with their supportive friend groups, the entire setting feels very cozy and authentic.
Special shoutout to the soundtrack! It’s an instant addition to my playlist, and learning that one of the cast members sang it with his actual idol group makes me want to loop it on Xiaohongshu immediately. As for the romance scenes—wow. Japanese high school BLs are usually pretty tame, but the intimacy here was top-tier. It builds beautifully from a gentle first kiss to something incredibly passionate. That final kiss felt totally spontaneous too; you can tell by how genuinely startled and cute the reaction was. No stiff, awkward drama kisses here—they genuinely had amazing chemistry. My only minor complaint is the added "boy or girl" line, which felt a bit unnatural and wasn't in the book. But honestly, the pacing is so quick that it doesn't even matter.
If you want a highly complex, high-brow plot, look elsewhere. But if you're looking for a heartwarming escape from reality, this is an absolute masterpiece. 10/10.
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A perfect first love romance
Oh my god, I feel like I'm on a high after finishing this show. It was just too adorable. It perfectly captures the essence of being in love for the first time.The chemistry between the leads was strong but chaste. It felt like a beautiful bubble - pure, safe and sweet but also intense and overwhelming, which is exactly what a first love should feel like.
Watarai and Hikio are just the cutest characters, and I love that the writer delivered a green flag romance that's still intense and addictive. (I love red flags, lol, but it's good to watch a cute, healthy love story every now and then.)
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HEARTWARMING
I have not written a review in a really long time but I decided to write one for this japanese drama because it was such a pleasant watch. I will admit, the happiness of watching this show felt short-lived because after watching it while it was ongoing for the past couple of months, I felt connected to the characters.If you're reading this review right now and you need something warm, sweet and light-hearted to watch on a cozy day then this is your show! No one does bls like the japanese and although I do not regularly watch japanese bls, this was a relaxing and cozy watch. The characters are so sweet and understanding and there isn't any unnecessary drama. The music is also so cute so I loved that too.
I think this show executes its story very well without making anything boring. You should give it a go!
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Honestly, I didn’t expect a teen series to be this mature and such a total green flag. Hioki is a quiet, introverted guy who suddenly finds himself in a world he never thought he belonged to. Watching his journey of growth was truly moving. He starts out insecure and withdrawn, afraid of being just a passing figure in someone else’s story, but he learns that vulnerability isn’t weakness and that he deserves to be loved for who he is.
But the real standout is Watarai. Seeing him put in the effort to win Hioki over is absolutely adorable. He’s confident, caring, and emotionally open. He respects Hioki’s feelings and is always tuned in to them, never pushing or pressuring him. Instead, he faces Hioki’s fears and insecurities with honesty and reassurance, making it clear that his feelings have nothing to do with gender, looks, or circumstances. He likes Hioki simply for who he is.
Another highlight is “The Guys,” Watarai’s friends. They’re the popular kids, but they’re kind and thoughtful. They welcome Hioki and later Hioki’s friends, without any prejudice. And when they find out Watarai and Hioki are in love, they accept it in the same warm, supportive way. They’re the kind of friends anyone would be lucky to have.
The whole cast is wonderful, but the chemistry between Fujimoto Kodai and Kan Hideyoshi really deserves special mention. Both actors are naturally expressive, with intense looks that conveyed emotions words couldn’t capture. Highly, highly recommended!
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I humbly wish for a second season, where the focus is on each of them equally again, where we see Watarai's growth not as just an object of longing, but as a fully articulated inner world, just like we saw in the first half of the show. Remarkable character.
The show trusted the viewer with subtext and instinct. Which to some may seem cute and fluffly, to others might felt electric and alive. This will stay as a favourite for a while, I feel.
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I Came for a Simple Romance, I Stayed for Watarai
I honestly didn’t expect this at all.After seeing so many exaggerated and overly explicit stories, this felt like such a refreshing surprise. I went into it thinking it would be just another silly high school romance, but it completely changed my mind.
The way the feelings were shown little by little, the slow and gentle pacing, the lack of rush — everything felt so calm and sincere. Nothing was forced, and that made the emotions feel even more real.
But above all, Watarai was my favorite part. Cold on the outside, yet incredibly sweet in his own quiet way. He completely stole my heart. I ended up liking him so much more than I expected.
This BL truly surpassed all my expectations, and I’m really glad I gave it a chance.
I just wish we could get a special episode showing the main couple as adults, seeing how their relationship grows over time. It feels like such a shame to say goodbye to such a beautiful and adorable character like Watarai.
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School romance
This show made me wonder the what it's....I liked the friends,how they met Nd became about to be friends...how the love was one sided then became a couple..
Maaaan I really like this drama,sweet,romantic ,few laughs...i enjoyed.
If we add more it wld ruin the show ,if we take less it will kill the idea
Overall it was executed well...it's a must watch!
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Beautiful and Well Executed
Hioki joins a new class that has none of his friends, he gets invited by the Elite Four to join their school trip. One of them always seems to be there for Hioki.What I Like
Its a well done feel good series. I love high school bls and this one was amazing. They’re so so cute and it was super realistic at points, especially the dialogue and Hioki’s social anxiety was relatable. The cinematography is also really good, it’s very colourful and the lighting is actually interesting. (not netflix gray)
What I Didn’t Like
It doesn’t bring anything new to the table and it has a lot of clichés, not unique but still very well done. The worst part for me is that Hioki’s friends barely appear in the show and are only used for plot devices. He has a female friend which I wanted more of every single episode but she’s only used for jealousy plotlines.
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A sweet Romance between classmates.
This is an excellent series. it is cast well. There is a very good chemistry between the 2 Male Leads. Watarai and Hioki are classmates. Watarai is a member of a group of boys in the same Class known as the 4 Heavenly Gods. it is a group of 4 good looking Boys that all the girls are after. It starts with selecting group members for a Class Trip. Everyone is breaking up into groups of 4. Nobody selects Hioki. Watarai asks his friends what is the maximum amount of group members allowed. His friend tells him 5.He asks if they can add Hook. One member of the group went to Middle School with Hioki and agreed to ask him. As the trip progresses it is clear to everyone in their group but, Hioki and Watarai that they like each other. The other members of the group give Watarai and Hioki little nudges in the right direction. They even invite Hioki to join them on a trip to the beach at the end of the year. on the trip to the Beach Watarai finally confesses to Hioki. Hioki asks him for time to sort out his feelings. it is during a Cultural Festival at school that Hioki basically in tears after a girl asked him to give Watarai a letter telling him she likes him that Hioki finally accepts Watarai's confession. He was afraid he was going to lose Watarai to a girl. All through the episodes Watarai always takes care of Hioki. God help anyone that tries to come between Watarai and his man! It is well acted and directed! Watarai could not ask for better Wingmen than his 3 friends! They do everything they can to support his and Hioki 's relationship.Was this review helpful to you?
