LunaticLady

Alright so Boston did end up alone like I've guessed and been wanting. Not that I hate him, just that I find him incapable of changing and even if he did, it's simply unrealistic for him to change in the span of period this series is running. I've been wondering whether he really loved Nick or he just wanted someone who loved him by his side, and although it still remains a question, one thing is certain: he still loved himself the most. At least he really did feel sorry and genuinely regretted losing his friends in the end, it's good enough a character development in such a short time.

And when we talk about character development, we can't skip Ray. He said he'd be okay with Sand not wanting to put up with him anymore, and he kept his word. He handled everything calmly without letting his emotions get the best of him, unlike before. He also talked about a future with Sand instead of death. As someone who rooted for his growth since day 1, I'm so proud of him.

Actually, I'm not really a fan of ep 11 so I didn't have much expectation for the finale, but the conclusion is surprisingly satisfying and I'm happy. The casts are superb, although I'm sorry to say that Force's acting didn't really resonate with me. But well, depite its flaws, this is still a wonderful series, one I'll remember for a long time and come back to again and again.

The matter about being friends, it's not like he told Boeing "hey, let's just be friends". He told Boeing that all he could be for him is a friend. By his tone I think what he meant by that is take it if you will, or leave him alone. It's him drawing the lines without being too offensive. I think he just want to settle things calmly without any drama, that's why he also told Ray to leave. Ray was emotionally unstable, and he was worried Ray might make things even worse. And he actually did by inviting Boeing to his house. Just my take on the situation though.

I think the reason Sand did that is because he was already suspicious over Boeing coming to the bar, so he wanted to get over it as soon as possible. With Ray present, Boeing would keep on egging him on like he did to Mew, so he wanted to talk to him alone. He knew what kind of person Boeing was, and he also knew Ray. As everyone knows, Ray was emotionally unstable, and Sand might be worried since no one knows what he'd do if he kept on getting provoked, he might explode again. It's not like he kept his meeting secret, he might be intending to tell Ray everything they talked about later like how he told him about Boeing's first visit. He stated clearly that the only thing he could give Boeing was friendship and drew the line. I don't think he was swayed by Boeing even once, seeing his expression was only tense and wary whenever he saw Boeing. It's just my take though, I might be wrong who knows.

Tbh I've already felt kinda disconnected to their stories since Boeing came along, first TopMew's and now SandRay's. Idk, it just feels forced and unnecessary, maybe since he has no essence other than someone the crew threw in to drag on the chaos. Imo they should've focused on their main characters, maybe dig deeper into Boston's and Top's backstories like they did Sand's and Ray's, instead of trying so hard to keep the high level toxicity until the end.

So next week is BostonNick's turn to become Boeing's prey lol. And finally Sand and Ray are boyfriends 🥳🥳 I really respect Sand telling Ray about Boeing coming to the bar, as I know many people would dismiss something like that as something not worth telling their partner when it really is. Like, you might've thought it's nothing and kept it to avoid unnecessary argument, but you won't know what your ex is thinking, and keeping it in will only plant seeds of insecurity in your partner. I thought I couldn't fall deeper into Sand yet here I am.

And finally (again), here comes BostonNick's lovey-dovey era! I was actually a bit disappointed, since I thought it'd be cute if Boston was at least slightly jealous over Nick kissing Atom. Still, it's sweet of him for saying he wanted to pour all his love onto Nick for the rest of his time in Thailand. And I kinda loved how Nick dissed Boston as he encouraged Atom, while at the same time also mocking himself for falling for the very person he was cursing lol.

Since I talked about the two couples, it'd be unfair if I don't talk about TopMew, but tbh I've totally lost interest in their story since Boeing came along. Actually, instead of their story, it's their characters that I've lost interest in. They disappointed me, and they haven't made up for it. Of course they're not obligated to since it's just me, but I'm not obligated to stay interested in them either.

I have to say that SandRay's story is the best written one among the couple. Why, because Sand and Ray are the only characters whose backstory is completely fleshed out and used to its fullest potential. Nick's family is totally ordinary and that's okay since not every family has complicated backstory. I'm fine with it, Mew's too. Boston's and Top's though, they totally wasted them. They just threw theirs in and did nothing with them so their stories feel shallow and have little to no impact. They should've dig into them instead of throwing Boeing in to mess with all the couples and creates unnecessary dramas. I kept on waiting and maybe they'll finally dig into it in the last episode, but I don't think one episode is enough to dig deeply into both of their stories. I wonder why, maybe because Sand and Ray are the only characters that were completely born from their imagination while they used real people as the reference for the rest? Well, who knows.

Eh? I just finished watching in eng sub though? 🤔

<< me if SandRay get another drama tonight.

Changing my pfp in commemoration of this series lol. I've only read the manga and haven't watched the Japanese adaptation, so my opinion is only according to the manga. Aoki is way more chaotic than Gun but I think Fourth will still kill it. Ida as a character doesn't have a wide range of expression though, even less than Tinn, so I'm a bit disappointed since I was hoping Gemini'd get to show what he's really capable of as an actor in his next project. His acting as Heart is impeccable, it amazed me how his expression constantly changed, conveying each of Heart's feelings without words. I guess I just want to see more of his different expressions. Still, this story is great, and they're two of my favorite actors, so I'm excited for this series. As long as the director and the scriptwriter don't mess up, nothing can go wrong with this series.

Tomorrow is the announcement of GMMTV 2024 projects

No news about that yet, let's just wait for the announcement tomorrow.

I can only hope so, because often when a series is so intense, the ending can be underwhelming since all the thrill vanished right after the conflict is finished as they tie up all loose ends and conclude the story nicely. I just like it when the ending left me with a lingering feeling, no matter what it is, and I hope this series can do so.

A post got me thinking deeper about Ray's confession scene, and while my take is different from the poster, I agree on one thing: that the scene is even more impactful because Sand isn't there. Because of that, the scene served as his self-reflection, not another day of him selfishly holding onto Sand after hurting him. The old him would've gone straight to Sand's place, yet he went to rehab instead, maybe because he realized that as he was he would only keep on hurting Sand. The him now put Sand before his ego. He begged for his understanding because he didn't want to be hated, but he was also willing to accept if Sand doesn't want to put up with him anymore. And that no matter what Sand's choice is, he'll still try to change for him. I think he knew if he told Sand all of them he'd definitely take him back, because that's just how he is. But he didn't, maybe because he wanted to give him space to really think it through and make a choice. I might be wrong though, we still have to see how their relationship will play out. But still, it's such a perfect, beautiful, and heartbreaking scene for a character development. Kudos to Khaotung for portraying the most complicated character in this series perfectly, also to the director and scriptwriters for developing his character well. This series might not be at the very top of my list, well top 5 maybe, but SandRay's journey might leave the deepest impression in my heart for a long time. I still have to see the last two episodes though, but I don't think it'll change.

Right, like the way he wasn't crying straight away when Ray confronted him and try to hold his tears back until Ray left because Sand is someone who always put up a strong front and never show his tears to others. And when he said many things to push Ray away back when Ray was with Mew, his eyes showed that each of his own words hurt him. Then his expression as he made a plea for Ray to let him go, the only moment his act of indifference cracked and a small part of his vulnerability slipped out through it because at that moment the wound was too fresh that the pain was too great for him to keep up the act. The way he expressed it all flawlessly is S-class acting.

Yeah, like a masochist I kept on repeating all the scenes where he was hurting because while it hurt me, it was also so satisfying to watch since he was so good at expressing Sand's pain, hidden or not. He's just so good at acting.

How I wish next week Sand would just smirk at Boeing and said, "so you want me to be like you? No thanks," and left to find Ray. It'd feel so satisfying 🤭🤭 Like I can accept him trying to mess with Top and Mew's relationship (albeit still wrong), but no, dear, you can't do that to Sand. Of all people, you can't. Sand deserves the best and to be happy. Ray might not be the best, but he's his happiness. And Boeing, you're not both. You're just a fraction of his pain in the past.

Tbh the only real friendship here is SandNick. The four are nowhere near compatible, I really wonder how they became friends to begin with.

Well, that's what makes this series and MDL comment section so interesting 🤭🤭

I think it's just like Nick said, maybe Ton actually just want to be loved. And he wasn't doing it because of Top, but because he was jealous that Mew was loved. He's just like a kid wanting to snatch or break the toy they desired from other kids since their parents won't buy it for them. That was also why he exposed Ray and jeopardized his relationship with Sand, he was jealous that Ray had someone who loved him. Unfortunately it seemed like he didn't even know that, and just did all that by impulse. This is just my take on his behavior though, I might be wrong, but it seems the most possible.

Jojo said the scene doesn't connect well with the swimming pool scene, so they cut it.

I don't think they're empty though 🤔 I don't even drink alcohol yet my cheapskate ass was crying at that scene. Like, just give them to someone else or maybe donate it to Yo's bar, it's such a waste 😭😭