Indie Art Girl:Yesterday - episode 3
I waited all day for my day to wrap up, so that I could sit and watch today's episode. I was not disappointed. The plot is progressing nicely.
Oh this scene gave me enjoyment 🤭
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And guess who made an appearance:
I actually like romances where the couple is established early on, as long as there is an interesting story to keep the plot moving forward.dora:
Dora was specifically referring (p. 2605) to "Melody of Secrets", which I haven't watched yet, but since RXinw (bottom of previous page) expanded on this with some interesting general comments, here's my two cents:
What tends to be most important to me in terms of the series trajectory is development, i.e. mainly the second half of Dora's sentence. The series can be love at first sight, or la chasse i.e. a lot of pursuit until the pursuer finally wins the heart of his target, or enemies to lovers, or finding one's reincarnated true love, or a slow burn, or a roller coaster, or the kind of trajectory that Dora and RXinw refer to, or whatever - so long as there's a good story that moves forward (and good acting, good execution and mos of all, cutie-patooties!).
When I think of my favourite BLs, there are all kinds of relationship (and character) trajectories, but I need to feel them moving forward, even if it's slow and subtle. I think it was Dora that said she didn't feel much happening in ep. 3 of "Duang", and although I love the series for all the cutie-patooties and fluffy feel-good, I agree that I didn't feel anything moving forward in ep. 3 (not that I'm worried yet - there are plenty more episodes remaining).
I agree also with RXinw's comment about the "traumatic penultimate [second to last] episode" followed by the satisfying resolution in the final episode, which became so predictable in many past BLs (especially Thai) as to become a slightly annoying trajectory cliché. (Although here as well, I can deal with my annoyance if there are cutie-patooties.)
End of my two cents.
. I'll continue to Manila, then explore the islands (not all 7,000 of them but maybe off the beaten track to rock climb, snorkel and enjoy 82 F waterItalophilia:
oooohhhh mabuhay! (the usual greeting when a foreigner lands in the philippines, it means long live =D) i hope you enjoy your stay here, though the weather has started to get warm and summer is just around the corner so beware of the heat
Also I’d be kind of scared to travel as a lesbian couple to a lot of these places.
i think most asian places are kinder to lesb than gays.
also I had a really interesting discussion in the GL lover’s group about pronouns in Asian languages if anyone’s interested. I want to understand better how Thai especially use pronouns for different queer people and why.
i'm not a fluent thai speaker and just got some bits and pieces while watching shows. are you referring to kah and krub?
s, I have been self-studying Thai. It’s really hard. I’m good at picking up language from shows, though, so i really just want to remember what I hear and learn a little more. I’d love to study Korean and Japanese too but I can only do one at a time
i think thai is harder than korean. i learned the korean alphabet in a day or so, but i gave up on the thai alphabet hahaha. will go back to it someday lol. i also want to learn japanese as that's my dream destination
I do try to say thank you in their languages when I go to different restaurants though. I don’t think they’re impressed though.
how can you say they are not impressed? i think anyone learning/saying/studying one's language can make anyone appreciate it
oooohhhh mabuhay! (the usual greeting when a foreigner lands in the philippines, it means long live =D)jazme:
I'm a balikbayan, visiting my Ninang and exploring our homeland. I left when I was 12 so I only know parts of Luzon. I didn't get a chance to visit the islands until last year. I'm returning for more. I love snorkeling without a wetsuit.
Hannah:
I’m so excited I saw they did the worship ceremony for Knot the Series with Boat and Oat!!! I am ready for it.
A new OB show?! Now I don't have to hold off on My Stubborn. I've been waiting for when there'd be another series to watch of theirs!
Those screen caps. FortPeat have chemistry like no other. DAYUM!
9 weeks of travel and I'm still trying to figure out how to pack light.
I have the lightest and thinnest of a summer travel wardrobe and can pack an amazing amount in a carryon. (I also roll fabrics and use inside packing cubes.) I can't remember the last time I checked in a bag. But then I think I've only traveled 6 weeks straight, not 9! But still, everything is so washable and dries super fast.
exciting to have trips planned!
I really like having activities to look forward to, even though it's hard as an introvert to get myself out there. I've always got my fingers crossed that it works out, unlike the SKZ movie event, lol. As you mentioned travel isn't cheap so there's that motivation to not derail my own plans.
think it would make watching Asian shows so much richer to actually have been to those places!
It really does! I get such a kick out of seeing drama scenes in Thailand where I was at too. I only spent 2 weeks there but got around quite a bit, thanks to local Thai family friends.
RXinw:
I am mingling a bit, but no luck yet.
Indeed, lets be single together less stress and disappointment lol
Yes, only fun and laughs! 🥰
I like to see the couple work through the remaining episodes as a unit with a side of romantic moments.
Me toooo!!! Make that a BIG side of romance.
I have time this AM so I'm spamming sharing my fav IG BL posts from the last day or two!
Noeul, always a favorite of mine. He's so beautiful and so different from his cutie roles. A contrast I find fascinating.
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Pooh, whom I'm developing a huge crush on, but haven't been able to watch any of his BLs. That'll change with The Grim Lover, I hope!! I can't wait. 💋 💋 💋
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Tutor & Yim: Long-time favs! So hoping their next drama is a huge success. 🫶🏼
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Soory, Mr. P, I don't have any pics of the birthday boy!!
