Role Reversal (RR) Drama Lovers Club

 potatocouch:

That's one thing I love about his character. He's timid, but still tries to protect his loved ones.

Yeeeesssss 🥺 Too precious for this world 

 potatocouch:

SHE DID NOT DRIVE ALL THE WAY TO THAT VILLAGE TO LEAVE ALONE.

SHE👏DID👏NOT👏👏

 potatocouch:

Of course we're on the same wavelength, and this is something you enjoyed too. 👏  Another trope I love is when the protector becomes the protected. FL was not afraid to handle his uncle. All ML needed to do was stand back and let her take care of it, and she did.

THE PROTECTOR BECOMING THE PROTECTED (and especially staying the protected). YESSSSSS!!!! FL wasn't scared of that crusty uncle for even a SECOND- 

 potatocouch:

On a serious note

I have no idea, man. I think the communities tend to feel more like close friends/relatives, so it feels awkward and personal to intervene. But I've never met anyone who lives in a small town that seems to actually enjoy living there, tbh

 potatocouch:

Yes 🥺 Loud noises and sudden movements are jarring for him, which is in line with someone who's dealt with abuse. His characterization is just...*chef's kiss* 

YES, THE HELL IT IS!!! I love details like that, and that they aren't scared to let the ML be affected by his abusive upbringing. 👏👏👏

 potatocouch:

Also, are his legs not tired?

That boy is built different. He probably is very tired and sore but concealing it. Showing it would've been a nice detail, but I'm guessing he's probably used to being physically uncomfortable/in pain so it's not the most far-fetched for him to just ignore it. 

I kept thinking how painful it must be to sleep in that position, curled up on that tiny lil couch ToT Those spider legs need room 

 potatocouch:

This little detail nearly broke me. Bro couldn't even bear to dirty a cup.

I KNOW OMG!!! And how assertive FL is when telling him to use a cup instead. I think her stern manner is helping him a lot, 'cause being told what to do and obeying quietly is what he's used to, so it's a good middle-step for her to be stern with him about helping him take his humanity back, and eventually she won't need to do that anymore 'cause bro will have healed <3 Unless he still likes being told what to do, in which case, go off king.

 potatocouch:

And there's no defense against it. 

 potatocouch:

The drama is really immersive, and you feel like you're going through life with them. That's why I binged it in a couple days, and miss them terribly now. 

Immersive dramas my beloved <3

 potatocouch:

You can tell she does love her daughter. She's just a control freak, which...FL kind of inherited a little bit ngl.

Yeah, it does seem to come from a good place but dang, that phone call was rough T_T as for FL... yeah I kinda see her being a control freak. 

 potatocouch:

Those puppy dog eyes would get him in every time, and I'd be bled dry. 

Throw in a lil "jiejie" in there too 

 potatocouch:

I love her apartment though. It's spacious and decorated so adorably. I want to live in it😩

Agreed!!! Modern cdramas always have stunning and memorable apartments! Way better than kdramas *cough* who said that.

 potatocouch:

It's the way he couldn't look her in the eye during that scene, his soft voice, and the stutter when calling her "jiejie". Ugh. Fantastic, realistic acting.

He is kinda killing it. He's really young and only had like 5 projects before this? That's CRAZY- bro acts better than most idol actors. His timid role is very natural and tasteful with a surprising attention to detail. It doesn't feel like a caricature of shyness like most depictions do, but rather like a genuine shy guy, and I LOVE that!!!

 potatocouch:

I would've been like, "Aww, does your tummy hurt? 🥺 Come here, and jie will rub it for you..."

LMFAAAOOO GIRL XD 

Now I'm just thinking... imagine if FL was flirty... 

 potatocouch:

He really thought she was going to make him sleep on a sofa from then on, and wasn't going to say a word about it.

I KNOOOOOWWWWW- it's SO SAD

 potatocouch:

I think he's the cutest, shyest ML I've ever seen. I would slay dragons for him.

The kinda man mfs would go to war for. I'm mfs. "Think of instead... a boy worth fighting foorrrrr~" 

Shy MLs are CRIMINALLY underrated, omg. And what I especially love about his shyness is that he ISN'T ALOOF- (tho he does seem to turn that way in the present-day, but in the PAST?! CUTE SHY ALL THE WAY THROUGH)

I love this cuz I'm such a sucker for shy men, but couldn't find any dramas where ML was shy for ageeeesss (minus some verticals), and then I watched Moonlit Reunion last month and this one this month. One always either dies of thirst or drowns, huh? Though I'd gladly drown this way 

 potatocouch:

I mean, it kind of is lol. I loved the drama so much, I vividly remember a lot of it. And for the scenes that are a little fuzzy, I've gone back and watched them, so I could discuss them with you <3 

Awww, yay!! I'll keep yapping then 👉👈

 potatocouch:

Can't wait to have more of these discussions. I'm really glad you're enjoying it so far (despite some irritating scenes in the present.

I look forward to our convos too!! It's definitely a very solid drama so far, and the past scenes are absolutely delightful!

 potatocouch:

but he's always FL's overgrown puppy

That's what I like to hear! Also, this is a full-length cdrama at the end. I've come to expect them to turn egalitarian later on, even if I do secretly hold a humble sliver of hope in my heart that it'll be different every single time. 

 Arclei:

Not her ex crying woe is me cause SHE miscarried

He was evil. 

 Arclei:

Also, can we just take another moment to appreciate her carrying the IV for him <3

She's such a protector—except when it comes to herself ❤️‍🩹

 Arclei:

Him crying while smiling cuz he's so overwhelmed with her kindness?? AUUUUGGHH

Him tearing up during that test call on his new cell was so heart-breaking 😭

 Arclei:

Oh, they're milking the jiejie shit to the MAX!!! Finally, a jiejie drama where ML actually calls FL jiejie, I thought I would have to rely only on Fake Love. Now let him say it needily  🔫

Isn't it satisfying? He calls her that so freely!

Dude, I've been trying to find Fake Love with the full audio for a while now. It's giving me the Hong Luan Yin treatment.

 Arclei:

"What? Am I not like a parent?" and he goes "no... you're jiejie 🥺"

I'm so glad the drama makes these distinctions early on so their relationship isn't creepy. 

 Arclei:

Can I just say how cute it was to actually see ML smile genuinely so happily for the first time in the entire drama.

It was a defining moment in his new life 🥹 I loved how care-free he looked as he ran back to his dorm. For the first time in a long time, he's fed, clothed, and cared for. 

 Arclei:

EX TOOK HER PROMOTION TOO?!??! and then has the AUDACITY to go "what about my MANLY honor?!" Eunuch him. 

LOL @ "Eunuch him". I agree tho.

Manly honor my big toe. He didn't say no to the perks and benefits he got because of Cen Jin and her family, but now that he's gotten them he wants to distance himself from her, and act like he did it on his own. Typical. 

Meanwhile, she's always been smarter and more creative than him, and his ego can't stand that either. 

 Arclei:

I will say... the episode ending cuts of this drama or some of the worst I've seen- they'll just end the ep at the most random point, like tf?? No, that does not make me wanna click next ep, that makes me wanna hunt you down, editor. 

I kind of feel that way about all C-dramas. I rarely see endings that feel intentional/planned like I do with Korean dramas.  

 Arclei:

Yay.... another forceful kiss.... this is awesomee...... -_-

• FL forceful kisses ✅
• ML forces kisses: 98% of the time I'm not about them, but ngl that kiss was one of my exceptions. The general desperation, and begging leading up to it was delicious. And despite Li Wu being more confident in the present, he's still the same good person. I personally don't believe Cen Jin was in any danger during that scene like some others I've seen. 

 Arclei:

Also I made a meme to express how I feel so far about ML:

Bahahahahaha! Jekyll/Hyde. Solid meme. 

 Arclei:

Not to be a repressed victorian man again, but he has really pretty hands. Like very soft and elegant

I didn't notice them before, but you're right they're very pretty. 

 Arclei:

I haven't seen a single sniping butterfly :/ Kinda misleading... 

LOL. It really is an odd title. 

 Arclei:

And bro, how she says "what, you're not coming home this weekend?" THE FOUND FAMILY SPEEDRUN YES

I was like YESSSS! We're getting found familyyyy! As if she'd leave him in his empty dorm every weekend.

 Arclei:

His smile when she compliments him... NOT FOR THE WEAK

The big eyes, the smile—he is a one-man weapon. 

 Arclei:

I really appreciate when they actually work in an actor's absurdly tall height into the script.

Me too. Because as the audience, we can't ignore it, so it feels weird when the characters do. 

 Arclei:

HER FRIEND IS SO PETTY- I LOVE HER

She's a really good friend! And her relationship's cute too (the actor is the ML from The Other Half of Me and You). I think you'll like it for the most part. 

 Arclei:

"Don't be stingy, let me see" when FL is gatekeeping ML's picture. I'm sobbing and she sets it as the background, too

Yes, she is us and we are her lol. 

I like the advice she gives to FL too. It's always thoughtful and supportive. 

 Arclei:

Refraining from commenting on the present-day arc until something I like happens xD

LOL.

The focus is on the past for the first 60-70% of the drama anyway.

 Arclei:

I have no idea, man. I think the communities tend to feel more like close friends/relatives, so it feels awkward and personal to intervene.

I must just be weird then, because I feel like that gives me more license to intervene vs a stranger XD

I always tell my friends and family when they're being mean to others. 

 Arclei:

And how assertive FL is when telling him to use a cup instead. I think her stern manner is helping him a lot, 'cause being told what to do and obeying quietly is what he's used to, so it's a good middle-step for her to be stern with him about helping him take his humanity back, and eventually she won't need to do that anymore 'cause bro will have healed <3

Yes, I love how assertive and stern she is because what he really needs right now is someone to lead him. And he needs to see that you can be an assertive, strong person without being a bully like his uncle. Cen Jin is a great example overall. 

 Arclei:

Agreed!!! Modern cdramas always have stunning and memorable apartments! Way better than kdramas *cough* who said that.

I'm half and half. I've seen a lot of apartments I want in both. With C-dramas sometimes the decor can be a little childish and with K-dramas sometimes they can look too boring/cold. But when both get it right, the apartments are amazing!

 Arclei:

That's CRAZY- bro acts better than most idol actors.

RIGHT?! He's a natural!

 Arclei:

LMFAAAOOO GIRL XD 

This is why it's a good thing that Cen Jin's in that position, not me 😭

 Arclei:

Now I'm just thinking... imagine if FL was flirty... 

If the drama had gone down that route (and I'm glad it didn't) it would've had to be a vertical 🤣 Honestly, I wouldn't mind a trashy vertical ver. of Sniper Butterfly. Other dramas have gotten one.

 Arclei:

CUTE SHY ALL THE WAY THROUGH)

Us getting that is so rare. They usually give us "tsundere-shy", which I don't like.

 Arclei:

I look forward to our convos too!! It's definitely a very solid drama so far, and the past scenes are absolutely delightful!

I love how giddy you're getting at the past timeline because that's exactly how I was. I went into the drama with no expectations, so imagine my surprise. 

I'm looking forward to your reactions to the rest of the episodes. Esp their first kiss and how they go their separate ways in the past (my heart broke).

 Arclei:

I've come to expect them to turn egalitarian later on, even if I do secretly hold a humble sliver of hope in my heart that it'll be different every single time. 

It's good to hold out hope, but at least you know what to expect lol.

 potatocouch:

So…um…Hong Luan Yin just altered my brain chemistry. 

I will say more words when I’m able. 

That is so real lmao. One of the best thing I’ve ever watched. 

 potatocouch:

I've seen a couple of people make an argument for the FL grooming the ML

People whenever there's an age gap of over 3 years. I guess that's why Japan is the one doing the bigger age gaps, lol

I'm definitely not getting groomer vibes. Like you said, they handle it well. 

 potatocouch:

but toward the middle of the drama it improved and I got sucked into that timeline too.

Yeah, I figure it'll probably get leagues better later on. Sounds promising, I'll be awaiting it. 

 potatocouch:

Well, since Forever Love made me feral that wasn't my issue with Begin Again

Oh, I mostly meant that as in "you have something to look forward to" hahahaha xD Nothing compared to Forever Love lvls tho

 potatocouch:

intense secondhand embarrassment during the first two, so it was hard to move on

Valid- I also struggle a lot with secondhand embarrassment, so I get it. I also wished ML was more shy, but he was so mommyboyfriend-coded that I didn't really mind that he was more tsundere. 

 potatocouch:

dramas always make MLs level-headed while making FLs flounder in some way.

This is true, and I hate it.

 potatocouch:

I just wish the screenwriters would've handled her and the ML's personalities differently. But hey, I appreciate what the drama was trying to do

I agree. There's a lot about the drama that bothered me, too. 

 potatocouch:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9ftL7ZST7ac

Tells me the video is unavailable 

 potatocouch:

Only five minutes in, and we already got a steamy kiss with a man's exposed shoulders?

EXPOSED SHOULDERS!!

 Lize:

That is so real lmao. One of the best thing I’ve ever watched.

When I finished it last night, I couldn't speak, much less think. I couldn't form coherent sentences. I was so mind-blown. It's definitely one of the best things I've ever watched.

 Arclei:

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Proper use of a Nacho Libre meme 👏

But omg, where do I even start with Hong Luan Yin and how much I loved it???

I'll start with the plot:

Hong Luan Yin's plot is proof that a story doesn't have to be revolutionary. As the saying goes: "There's nothing new under the sun." But if a story's execution is good, then it'll feel that way. And that's exactly what happened with Hong Luan Yin. It felt revolutionary because it was a reverse harem handled with care. Yun Qi was given time to explore her relationships with the men, and production didn't let "propriety" (*GASP* an actress kissing four men in a drama? Whatever will we do???? Will she even be able to marry now?!) limit their artistic vision. 

The drama seemed to have a decent budget. It couldn't have been too high because the characters only got one or two costumes, but it wasn't low either because the wigs and the sets were good. I wanted to point this out because whatever the budget was, the director (and the rest of the crew) made everything look and feel opulent. Sumptuous, even. 

Arclei's beautiful screenshots perfectly illustrate what I mean:

The soft, golden lighting, the rich colors, the ornate brocades and jewelry, the heavy velvet, the curtains fluttering in the breeze. It was visually stimulating, and helped immerse me in Yun Qi's scheming, tense, and sensual world. 

Hong Luan Yin is not a short vertical, and yet I was locked in for three and a half hours. In fact, when it ended I wanted more. Which is unusual because I tend to avoid verticals that go over two and a half hours because they start dragging. 

Now that I've finished waxing poetic about the plot and production, let's talk about the characters:

Yun Qi (our beloved FL):

Not gonna lie, I was nervous about her portrayal. Logically, it would take a confident, charming, and assertive person to control a harem, but dramas always seem to make female leads in reverse harems endlessly flustered, clueless, boring, and indecisive. The harem of men usually control her more than she controls them, which is why Yun Qi was such a breath of fresh air. She was cunning, charming, assertive, generous, and even funny! Her Chicken Pecking Rice painting will live on in vertical drama infamy. It really cracked me up. 

But at the end of the day, I appreciate that she had a firm grasp on her harem (including the maid LOL. They should've put her on the cover too). Yun Qi's allure and control was so absolute, she'd brazenly kiss one man in front of the other, and make two wait outside her carriage while she did stuff with the third inside.

This word gets thrown around a lot, but Yun Qi is genuinely iconic, and I don't know if we'll get another  FL like her any time soon.  

Yun Jin Chen:

My prince. My baby. My puppy. My kitten. My darling. My peach. My love. 

Can you tell he was my favorite love interest? Or was I too subtle?

When I first saw the cover for Hong Luan Yin, my eyes went straight to him. He's wearing plain white and light blue robes. He's not as ornately dressed as the other male leads, but something about his eyes and his posture drew me in. I don't think I'm the only one who sees it either. I texted the cover to a friend, asked her which male lead I'd pick, and she immediately singled out Jin Chen. To be fair, she knows me well, but I was still surprised she guessed it so quickly and accurately. When I asked her why she picked him, she said word for word: "There's something about his gaze. It's soft. And I know you like that."

CLOCKED 😂🙈

Yun Qi's scenes with Jin Chen were the best in my opinion. They were the most emotionally intimate and raw. I don't think I've ever seen a ML use his clothing to wipe the FL's feet as she reclines, smoking a pipe and following his movements with her eyes. It was giving Jesus washing his apostles' feet. A lesson in humility and grace. (And when he kissed her knee later???? Instant butterflies.) Let's not forget Jin Chen warming Yun Qi's bed. Begrudgingly making sure she eats even though he thinks she hates him. My heart was full. And every time she had to nurse him back to health, the tension and the soft touches KILLED me. When she was giving him water/tea mouth-to-mouth, I wanted to transmigrate into the story, and be like, "Go ahead and rest, queen. I'll take over." Because omg it was so tender and hot!!!! They don't have the explosive, fervent kind of passion audiences seem to prefer in drama couples, but they do have passion and chemistry. It's the slow-moving intense kind that oozes through the scene like syrup. I felt it envelope me, and I wanted more. 

I also loved the light dom/sub aspect of their dynamic. I...uh...think I almost drooled when Jin Chen put that collar on himself, placed the end of the leash in Yun Qi's open hand while she was sleeping, and let her pull on it when she woke up. It definitely reminded me of Love and Leashes. And when he rested his head on Yun Qi's chest and nuzzled her, then eventually called her "jie"? I almost blacked out.

 I love kind, tender, principled male leads, and Jin Chen embodied that. I mean, just look at his eyes in the first pic above. They're so focused and full of emotion.

The only thing that kind of hurt my heart when it came to Yun Qi and Jin Chen's relationship was how rough she was with him sometimes. I usually don't mind that (👀) especially with dom/sub dynamics, but I didn't want it for this adorable, hurt puppy. The rest of his family already treated him badly, so I was hoping he'd get more kindness from Yun Qi. This is something Arclei mentioned, and I totally see it and feel the same way. 

Lastly, I realized this isn't the first drama I've seen Yi Hang (aka Jin Chen) in. I watched him in a vertical called "Moonlight in His Eyes" toward the end of last year. I saw a softness in his eyes (not just moonlight hahaha) back then too, so I guess it drew me in again. 

Qi Zhuo:

The sexy, disabled, ex-prince/current "male entertainer". He was definitely my second favorite. Not only was he gorgeous and had the best clothes, he had fantastic chemistry with Yun Qi. I like how flustered he got when she first gave him a "leg massage" (👀) and the fact that he admires and respects her intellect, especially when it comes to treating the chronic issue plaguing his leg. 

I love him for participating in that jaw-dropping carriage scene toward the end. It was very juicy. Qi Zhuo definitely got one of the steamiest kisses. His background is a bit confusing. I understand he's a lower ranking prince, and when his mom died he was sent to live in the cold palace, no doubt by hateful, paranoid relatives. But I don't really remember who they were. I feel like they should've been shown plotting, so we could connect with his backstory a little more because unless I wasn't paying attention, I don't know how he went from the cold palace to a full blown brothel. I'm looking forward to following that storyline if there's a next season, and seeing more of his outfits and face jewelry. Dude would be the final boss at the Met Gala. 

Huo Xiao:

Even though he's ranked third on my list, Huo Xiao was a pleasant surprise! He's handsome, but overly calm and serious MLs aren't my jam. I usually find them boring. But I loved how jealous he was whenever Yun Qi got chummy with other men, and how ready he was to break the rules for her. That's what made me warm up to him. 

His kiss with Yun Qi at the beginning was also really steamy. I wasn't expecting that from him. 

Xie Lin Yu:

I didn't dislike him as much as I thought I would, but he was still my least favorite male lead because he had the childish, immature hothead thing going on. I appreciated the comedic relief he provided, but his scenes can be shorter next season lol.  

With all that said, I'm obsessed with Hong Luan Yin, and I will be watching it many more times and praying for a season 2. Yun Qi is awesome, all the male leads have distinct relationships with her, and I'm interested in seeing where the story goes. Just like other popular verticals, I'd be down for a whole bunch of seasons, and Yun Qi ultimately picking all of the men in the end. 

Hong Luan Yin is now the gold standard when it comes to reverse harems, so I hope it inspires more intentional, fleshed out dramas like it.

If you read all of that, thanks for indulging me. When I love something, I can't be succinct. 

you have to watch the first 30 seconds! https://youtube.com/shorts/MM4YZiYu30E?si=s5F-EjYLHx4O-zI3

Sniper Butterfly 
Ep 6

• Her dad is the goat. omg.
• ML's lil flustered smile when she compliments him, awww
• How tense pookie was during the food conversation. Like he wasn't sure if FL was angry because he was eating or because he wasn't, so he's just kinda staring at her trying to figure it out. And his lil smile when he got her to eat to prove him wrong xD
• My favorite type of tough love "you WILL spend my money and eat good" <33 His sheepish "but I don't need so much" and her telling him to spend it anyway <33
• Ex: "you look beautiful today" FL: "Thanks. I look beautiful every day" You tell him.
• THE EX SHOWED UP AT HER APARTMENT AND WAS TRYING TO GET IN?!?!?
  • Hilarious when pieces of shit are told off by a friend of the person they bully, and then go "omg, what did they SAY about me?!" and "nothing, bro, I don't need to be told that you suck" is a hilarious response, and I love it every time.
  • Awwww, the guard puppy~ He has the mom-friend override where his anxiety goes away when someone he cares about is in trouble. But once the ex leaves, you can tell how stressed he was :((
• Omg he actually got her bday wrong!!! Wait, that's so refreshing!! In dramas they always manage to figure out the bday from the most random and convenient clues, and it's like this emotional moment, and this time it was emotional in a diff way, and that's adorable.

Ep 7

• His extrovert friend is literally so cute omg-
• How ML was immediately tense when she asked if he had something to tell her... bro the trauma portrayal is so detail-oriented
• NAH BRO he was pushing himself to make it to the top 30 because of an off remark she made?!?! T-T omg bb's fear of disappointing his loved ones is next lvl
• She ruffles his hair... omg... Bro got brother AND child-zoned in the same sentence T_T 
  
• "Can you stop treating me like a child?" he says in the deepest voice possible xD
  
• Wow, FL bullet journals,
• His family truly is the gift that keeps on giving, huh...
• You can't imagine how I was kicking my feet when she went to pick him up after he said he was leaving himself. Bb knew and wanted her to show up :P
• "You'd better come up with another reason, or I'll be mad." I love her <3
• Wearing platform sneakers to go to a rural mountain area is definitely a bold choice. We love you in your stylish aunt era, FL, but maybe... don't do that next time 😭
• "This task can't be easily learned," and it's just leaf picking, and she learns it in p much instantly.
• Bro, I need that waist basket for cleaning-
• Yooooo it's bro from The Other Half of Me and You!!!
• FL's friend's dress made of pants needs to be burned. What IS THAT
• Oh, ML's an insomniac with migraines, huh- One of US, ONE OF US
• "I don't know what he's rushing against the clock for" why did they have to be so real about that trauma, bro-
• Okay, so the biggest issue I have with him in the present is his alcoholism. He's way more bearable when he's sober. 

Ep 8 

• FL's friend is relentlesso omg ToT "You've triggered my competitive spirit." bro is cooked.
• ML did not... fall asleep in front of FL's apartment, did he? 💀 bbg what is this stalker-ahh behaviour- bbg have you considered therapy? Also FAKE insomniac!!!!!!
• Help not him lying about a friend borrowing his car so she'll drive him. Such a passenger princess og
• Aw they're matching light blue 🥺
• I find it endlessly amusing (and a bit sad) that ML gets jealous of all the other men FL is close to and they all treat him like a kid 😭 I love it when age gap romances COMMIT to the age gap! So many times there's the "oh but ML went through a lot, so he's more mature"- this ML is the perfect example that trauma =/= acting like a middle-aged man.
  
• Not him showing up at her parent's house as if he's already the son-in-law 😭😭😭 Okay, I'm starting to warm up to the present-day arc more. I like his cheeky scheming. Not sure what they were doing in those first couple o' eps.
• I really appreciate how she's the one doing the apartment inspections and quality checks while they go apartment hunting for him. I love it when FLs have skills!!!
  • BRO DID NOT ORCHESTRATE ALL THIS TO LITERALLY BE NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBOURS WITH HER, OMG WTF- he was made for the harem. I'd also love to know how he managed this....
  • The way I cracked up when FL walked out, crossed the hall, and entered her own. 
• "He's changed. He knows how to play the victim now," and who's fault is that, hm? Falling for his uwu puppy eyes very single time. (not that I'm any better 💀)
• Not her friend ALSO volunteering her to spend time with bro like her parents did: "but he's new here, he doesn't know the area!!" and then ML, the green-tea that he is: "Is that okay with you? 🥺" 
• Bro is renting that apartment for lols I doubt he'll be spending much time in his own bed, tbvh. 
• Isn't he coming around a bit too quickly tho? Just the prev ep he was still resentful, and now he's all smiles and apologies? Like... all it took was apartment hunting and shopping? 🤨 this man is too easy

Edit: Oops, accidentally watched two more eps...

Ep 9

• omg girl snitched on theeeemmm. But YES FINALLY SOME DRAMA!!!!
• I love FL ranting to her bestie, and her bestie just siding with ML 😭
  • "Wouldn't you be mad?" "I'm not mad. Whatever the handsome guy says, I won't be mad" HER BESITE IS SOMETHING ELSE LMFAO
• Stop, he got so stressed when she left... :( babyyyy. Girl ruined his relationships with his friends and then gives him the cold shoulder 😥
• He waited for her all night... No wonder bro has insomnia when he keeps pulling pointless all-nighters... Or maybe he already has insomnia in the past, and that's why he pulls all-nighters O.o
• Oh my god.... she didn't go to pick him up.... NO MY HEART and then he got sick... :((((
• I love how giddy he gets when he's being taken care of. Babygirl just wants to be pampered. 

Ep 10

• Ohhhhhh yessssss protective JIEJIE TO THE RESCUEEE, LETSGOOOO!!!!! Augh, the wrist grab across the entire school and threatening the class to never dare bully him again... And the whole class finding her peak xD I love it
• Wait... is TOHoMaY guy the older brother of ML's friend? He can't possibly be the abusive father...
• NO NOT THE AWKWARD ELEVATOR RIDE O-O
• I love ML utilizing his didi status to the max in front of the doctor. I'm cackling
• Who the fuck makes spontaneous jam at night in someone else's house???
• I can't with bro spying on her from his door- PLSSS 😭
• FL's friend is a menace, omg.... Did she just join bro's camping club??? T_T And then get his friends' benefits in exchange for info about him? I can't with her 😭 She got him peer-presumed into accepting her friend request-
  • I just know she tripped him so she could catch him, but sadly, bro learned from TOHoMaY 

Sorry for the super long post. I should work on that server when I have the time, haha xD