It had started off pretty well and had so much potential but it went downhill like crazy. And to think they kept promoting this series as something the LGBTQ+ community should look up to for being so inclusive and innovative when in reality the whole plot revolves around the macho straight guy conquering the pretty lady of the situation and saving a bunch of gay guys (on and off the court) desperately seeking to be rescued... like, are we in 2025 or 1995? Honestly, I got secondhand embarassment from the amount of clichés in this series. I'm disappointed, this was such a waste of time.
As a fan of historical dramas, it's needless to say it is so refreshing to watch a mature BL drama set in the late 60s during the students/workers protests! The 1st episode got me hooked already.
p.s. Apo is possibly one of the finest men I've ever seen, like, is he even real?
I don't understand the message the creators of this series wanted to convey with this plot. I was watching some of the actors being interviewed and they were talking about how important is to be yourself, how inclusive, innovative and representative this series wants to be for LGBTQ+ people... and that's very nice, but then you watch the series and all we see is a bunch of gay guys + a transgender person all being saved by a straight alpha male both on and off the court? And, as If this was not already a cliché ('cause gay guys = damsels in distress), it turns out the straight alpha male in question did all the above not because he wanted to redeem himself for being a bully and a homophobic prick but just to conquer the pretty straight lady of the situation?
At the end of the day, this is the typical straight love story where the guy goes after the girl, wins her over and the gay guy ends up heartbroken and betrayed by those around him. Oh look, another cliché. I'm confused. And I can't think of a possible finale that might save this series in my eyes. I'm sad, it had started off pretty well and could have taken a whole different direction but they fucked up so bad along the way...
OMG, wtf did I just watch?! They did Jared beyond dirty! 😡 Screw Farrah (and Uno)! That sentence "You two deserve each other" made me feel so proud of him. I just love this character for standing his ground once again, refusing to compromise, always speaking his mind just like he had done with his coach when he quit the team, for being always true to himself, just when he came out to Uno or when he had the guts to try and kiss him. The fact he was able to forgive Uno and gave him a second chance despite all the pain he had gone through because of him... it requires such strength!
And Farrah?! The way she was trying to make it look like she was prioritizing Jared over her own feelings because she cares about him and didn't want to make it about herself?! A manipulator and a traitor! 😡
At this point I have no idea how this is going to end for Jared, I just wish him to be happy 'cause he really deserves it.
Ep 7 teaser is looking damn depressing for Jared. Loosing interest tbh.
I agree, whoever came up with this plot did him dirty but somehow I still have faith things are going to turn out well for him in the end, one way or another... or so I hope.
- Pearl is back in a BL (as the main lead no less) - it's set in the past (1995, I fancy the 90's) - both actors are gorgeous (yeah I'm shallow and I need visuals lol) - it's going to be an angsty one (the plot reminds me of "To Sir, With Love" I love me some drama!) - it's not about teenagers for a change (I'm pretty old myself so yeah...)
Actually the only thing I'm not liking is that we still have to wait and there's not even an official release date :(
LOL! the restaurant scene with the coworker had me in tears, Kanade and Mashiro's all-over-the-top facial expressions were hilarious 😂😂😂 They are so adorably (and awkwardly) in love with each other!
Mashiro: "Sorry. I can't take it anymore 🔥" Me: 🥳🤗😘🤩😍 Kanade: "okay 🫣🙏🏻💕" Mashiro: *𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐰𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫* Me: 😧😱🐟☠️ Kanade: "I can't believe it actually happened..."😵 Me: "I KNOW BABY AND I'M SO SORRY YOUR FIRST KISS HAD TO BE A DEAD FISH KISS!"😭😭😭💔💔💔
p.s. Dead fish kiss aside (it really should be illegal in 2025), I'm loving this show and they make a great couple. Can't wait for next episode!
K-Drama 
And to think they kept promoting this series as something the LGBTQ+ community should look up to for being so inclusive and innovative when in reality the whole plot revolves around the macho straight guy conquering the pretty lady of the situation and saving a bunch of gay guys (on and off the court) desperately seeking to be rescued... like, are we in 2025 or 1995? Honestly, I got secondhand embarassment from the amount of clichés in this series. I'm disappointed, this was such a waste of time.
p.s. Apo is possibly one of the finest men I've ever seen, like, is he even real?
I was watching some of the actors being interviewed and they were talking about how important is to be yourself, how inclusive, innovative and representative this series wants to be for LGBTQ+ people... and that's very nice, but then you watch the series and all we see is a bunch of gay guys + a transgender person all being saved by a straight alpha male both on and off the court? And, as If this was not already a cliché ('cause gay guys = damsels in distress), it turns out the straight alpha male in question did all the above not because he wanted to redeem himself for being a bully and a homophobic prick but just to conquer the pretty straight lady of the situation?
At the end of the day, this is the typical straight love story where the guy goes after the girl, wins her over and the gay guy ends up heartbroken and betrayed by those around him. Oh look, another cliché. I'm confused. And I can't think of a possible finale that might save this series in my eyes. I'm sad, it had started off pretty well and could have taken a whole different direction but they fucked up so bad along the way...
p.s. #justiceforjared
And Farrah?! The way she was trying to make it look like she was prioritizing Jared over her own feelings because she cares about him and didn't want to make it about herself?! A manipulator and a traitor! 😡
At this point I have no idea how this is going to end for Jared, I just wish him to be happy 'cause he really deserves it.
- Pearl is back in a BL (as the main lead no less)
- it's set in the past (1995, I fancy the 90's)
- both actors are gorgeous (yeah I'm shallow and I need visuals lol)
- it's going to be an angsty one (the plot reminds me of "To Sir, With Love" I love me some drama!)
- it's not about teenagers for a change (I'm pretty old myself so yeah...)
Actually the only thing I'm not liking is that we still have to wait and there's not even an official release date :(
Me: 🥳🤗😘🤩😍
Kanade: "okay 🫣🙏🏻💕"
Mashiro: *𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐰𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫*
Me: 😧😱🐟☠️
Kanade: "I can't believe it actually happened..."😵
Me: "I KNOW BABY AND I'M SO SORRY YOUR FIRST KISS HAD TO BE A DEAD FISH KISS!"😭😭😭💔💔💔
p.s. Dead fish kiss aside (it really should be illegal in 2025), I'm loving this show and they make a great couple. Can't wait for next episode!