A series I don't like
let's start with a general comment and then I'll be more detailed.
There are things I like. Firstly both the tops ride bikes. A big fan of motocycles like me will appreciate the environment that surrounds the story as well as the age gap between tops and bottoms. Also, I have to admit both the tops are just so fine, especially Payu. He is so cool not just handsome, he's an architect and a mechanic, I am so into him for these aspects. Secondly, I always like it when two couples of friends end up mixing, and the fact that their names recall the title is kinda cute.
What a bummer! Unfortunately, the two stories are separated. I can not understand why it was decided to structure the series this way. This error is crucial for me, the series would have been another thing with a mix. Not only this choice damages the cohesion of the whole show, but it also points out the gap of material between the first (payu and rain) and the second couple (pai and sky). Also, the editing is at times confusing, with weird cuts and scenes disjointed, unconnected with the rest of the show's previous or next scene. Sometimes when they kiss there's a gap, for a changing of scenario I feel a little lost like there's again a gap of time or there's no connection and the scene seems brutally cut. I can also hear the microphones sometimes. I find this not professional and it bothers me.
Let's talk about the first couple.
There is no plot. I can not see a story. Why are the characters even interacting with each other ? The reason is futile, nonsense like their first kiss. It is shown by the lack of material, it's clear that there is nothing to say. Some scenes are repeated, whole scenes. I don't like that. Also, Payu is not a green flag. Although I've said he's hot, he doesn't treat Rain correctly in my opinion and I am talking about harassment, two times (little reminder: MAME is the author of the novel). And Rain is an empty character, there is nothing to say about him. I particularly liked a scene though (ep 6 3/4), a kiss after a race, before and after that. Really good, fantastic I have to admit.
Let's talk about the second couple.
Again, they should be considered the main couple in my opinion, there is a plot, there are things to film and you can see it from the length of the episodes and lack of repetitions. I particularly enjoyed their first sex scene, I find it cool. There is a profound key theme here: Sky's trauma. Pai is a gentleman, although sometimes seems a stalker, there is just a tiny line in between. I have to admit I don't like how Sky is so attached to Pai at the end, I feel like Pai instigates this behaviour too. It is an emotional addition that wasn’t dealt with properly, sending another harmful message: that love can heal you from trauma. It can’t, therapy can.
Thank you for reading <3
There are things I like. Firstly both the tops ride bikes. A big fan of motocycles like me will appreciate the environment that surrounds the story as well as the age gap between tops and bottoms. Also, I have to admit both the tops are just so fine, especially Payu. He is so cool not just handsome, he's an architect and a mechanic, I am so into him for these aspects. Secondly, I always like it when two couples of friends end up mixing, and the fact that their names recall the title is kinda cute.
What a bummer! Unfortunately, the two stories are separated. I can not understand why it was decided to structure the series this way. This error is crucial for me, the series would have been another thing with a mix. Not only this choice damages the cohesion of the whole show, but it also points out the gap of material between the first (payu and rain) and the second couple (pai and sky). Also, the editing is at times confusing, with weird cuts and scenes disjointed, unconnected with the rest of the show's previous or next scene. Sometimes when they kiss there's a gap, for a changing of scenario I feel a little lost like there's again a gap of time or there's no connection and the scene seems brutally cut. I can also hear the microphones sometimes. I find this not professional and it bothers me.
Let's talk about the first couple.
There is no plot. I can not see a story. Why are the characters even interacting with each other ? The reason is futile, nonsense like their first kiss. It is shown by the lack of material, it's clear that there is nothing to say. Some scenes are repeated, whole scenes. I don't like that. Also, Payu is not a green flag. Although I've said he's hot, he doesn't treat Rain correctly in my opinion and I am talking about harassment, two times (little reminder: MAME is the author of the novel). And Rain is an empty character, there is nothing to say about him. I particularly liked a scene though (ep 6 3/4), a kiss after a race, before and after that. Really good, fantastic I have to admit.
Let's talk about the second couple.
Again, they should be considered the main couple in my opinion, there is a plot, there are things to film and you can see it from the length of the episodes and lack of repetitions. I particularly enjoyed their first sex scene, I find it cool. There is a profound key theme here: Sky's trauma. Pai is a gentleman, although sometimes seems a stalker, there is just a tiny line in between. I have to admit I don't like how Sky is so attached to Pai at the end, I feel like Pai instigates this behaviour too. It is an emotional addition that wasn’t dealt with properly, sending another harmful message: that love can heal you from trauma. It can’t, therapy can.
Thank you for reading <3
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