Thank You Nyx

This series is pure awkwardness, but not in a bad way. It’s the storyline itself. Honestly, I love how the awkwardness was established from the start until the end because, for me, that same awkwardness is the depth of the series.
But why is Sui awkward in the first place?
Sui has been bullied for a long time, especially when people around him learned that he was gay. Sadly, this isn’t a new scenario, especially in places where queer people still struggle to be fully accepted. And I think this is where his awkwardness comes from. The walls he built around himself became his safe space, protecting him from being hurt again.
His friendly personality also feels like his way of fitting into a society that has already judged him just because of his sexuality. He tries to get along with people, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he feels comfortable letting them get close to him.
And that’s where Harutora comes in. 🥹
Their relationship was also built around the walls they had created for themselves, but we slowly saw them learning to let each other in. Their progress towards being more open about their relationship, starting with close friends and eventually their families, was something I appreciated. It wasn’t just about falling in love, but also about learning to feel safe enough to let other people see that love.
Honestly, the depth of their lines is what makes this series good for me. There were conversations that made me stop and think, especially when Sui tried to explain what it means to become one with the person you love. It’s not just about sex, but about becoming one in your own way. I really loved that because it gave their relationship a deeper meaning beyond the usual romance we see in school-setting BLs.
On the downside, what I liked least was the acting itself. Most of the scenes felt stiff, and the romance wasn’t always highlighted well through their expressions and interactions. There were moments when the dialogue was meaningful, but the delivery didn’t quite give it the emotional impact it deserved.
As for the storyline, it does feel a bit cliché for a school-setting JBL. But honestly, I’m not surprised since a lot of JBLs explore similar themes of bullying, self-acceptance, and the fear of being openly queer.
It may not be the most outstanding JBL for me, but I still appreciate the message it wanted to share.