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Meaningful Story, Unsatisfying Execution

I liked When It Rains, It Pours and really appreciated the serious topic it explored. The story about love, sex, and emotional needs felt very real to me. I deeply understood Hagiwara — for me, love and sexual connection can’t be separated, so his struggle made complete sense.
Still, I felt unsatisfied rather than disappointed. My biggest issue was the rushed ending. I personally don’t enjoy when the main couple reconnects only in the last minutes of the final episode. The story needed more time for emotional processing, choice, and responsibility. One extra episode — or even more time in the finale — could have made the ending far more emotionally fulfilling.
Another point that held me back emotionally was Sei’s portrayal. I understand that the character is meant to be reserved, and I usually have no problem connecting with quiet or emotionally restrained characters. I don’t need exaggerated expressions — I can read emotions through the eyes alone. Unfortunately, in this case, I couldn’t feel Sei’s inner emotions through the actor’s eyes, which made it hard for me to fully believe the depth of his feelings. As a result, the chemistry between the leads felt unbalanced to me.
The cheating aspect was complicated. I usually dislike cheating, but I understood the situation here. So I was not against of it. However, I would have preferred a different approach: watching them slowly fall in love while still in their relationships, then choosing to end those relationships themselves — not because they were exposed, but because they wanted to be honest and start a new life together. That sense of responsibility and agency would have made the story much more powerful for me.
Overall, it’s a good and meaningful series with a happy ending, but the rushed conclusion and emotional distance kept it from fully satisfying me.

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Sweet, fluffy and healthy

When you need peace and relaxation, it's a must-watch. The characters are very pleasant and lovable. It's also nice that a serious topic has been raised about how important it is to be accepted by your loved ones as you are. I also like that there is communication between the main characters. The only thing that I didn't like is the ending because it seems that everything is still ahead and I wonder how their relationship will develop in the future.
OVERALL:
All in all, I would rate this BL very positively. It is perfect for one night when you want to relax and dive into the sweetness and cuteness.

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Laws of Attraction — A Story That Respects Love, Justice, and Reality

Laws of Attraction is not a BL that tries to please everyone — and that is exactly why it is exceptional.
At its core, this drama is about injustice, power, and the cost of survival in a harsh world. Romance is not used as an escape from these realities, but as a force that tests, exposes, and ultimately transforms the characters.
Charn begins as a morally compromised lawyer — intelligent, self-aware, and deeply flawed. The series never excuses his actions, and that is one of its greatest strengths. Instead of romanticizing his behavior, the story forces him to confront the consequences of his ideology: by helping the powerful, he only made the rich stronger and the innocent weaker. His redemption is not sudden or easy — it is painful, gradual, and earned. He loses things. He feels guilt. He changes not because love magically saves him, but because love no longer allows him to lie to himself.
Tinn is equally compelling. He starts as a man with strong moral clarity, representing justice and anger that is fully justified. What makes this drama special is that Tinn also changes. He does not become corrupt — he becomes realistic. By the end, he understands that the world is not black and white, and that protecting the people you love sometimes means accepting harsh truths. Their relationship evolves into something beautifully morally grey, balanced, and deeply human.
The romance in this series is often called “reserved,” but I strongly disagree. Romance here is not about constant physical intimacy — it is about trust, restraint, loyalty, and emotional connection. The lack of rushed kisses or NC scenes is intentional and necessary. Intimacy before moral alignment would have felt wrong, and the series understands that. The yearning, the resistance, and the slow emotional closeness made the love feel stronger, not weaker.
I also want to praise the second couple. At first, I did not expect to care about them — but their storyline surprised me. The show allows us to understand their pain and motivations without excusing their bad behavior, which again shows the maturity of the writing. By the end, I found myself rooting for both couples equally — something that rarely happens for me.
Yes, the special effects are sometimes cheap, but honestly? They did not matter. The strength of the plot, character development, and emotional weight far outweighed any technical flaws.
In the end, Laws of Attraction delivered something rare:
a BL with realistic stakes, ethical complexity, and love that grows through accountability rather than fantasy.
This drama did not just entertain me — it resonated deeply with how I see the world.
That is why it earned a 10/10 and a place in my perfect BL list.

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Not a masterpiece, but a heartfelt romance that stays with you.

I just finished watching Revenged Love and honestly, I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, I truly believed in the love between the main characters. Their relationship was strong, touching, and convincing — that’s what kept me watching until the very end. The ending made me happy, and I really appreciated how deeply they cared for each other.

On the other hand, the story itself felt weak. I went into this series expecting more serious drama and angst, but instead, the overall tone was surprisingly light and even comedic at times. Because of that, the dramatic moments didn’t hit as hard as they should have. For example, the kidnapping scene felt more funny than tense. The only moment that truly broke my heart was the death of Wei Wei’s mother.

The biggest issue for me was the long stretch of misunderstandings that lasted almost five episodes. Instead of making me feel emotional, it only irritated me and distracted me from the story. I wanted to feel the pain of the characters, to cry and suffer with them, but instead I found myself fast-forwarding. The “revenge reveal” also deserved to be developed as its own strong dramatic arc, but it got buried under those endless misunderstandings.

That said, I still really enjoyed the series overall. The first episodes were fun, the romance development around episode 6 was great, and the last few episodes (21–24) were touching and sweet. The love story is what makes this series worth watching, even if the plot itself isn’t masterpiece-level.

For me, Revenged Love is not a perfect drama, but it’s still special because of the couple’s love. I didn't regret watching it.

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