It was fun to watch. I laughed my ass off at the car scene for Toh and Prao. It was so exaggerated and well, I dig it (this is a matter of personal preference, just saying in case some hates it). But P'Neua's smile nearly buried me. I just want to say that his charisma is off the charts. And the smiles he'd show add this playful personality to the character. In this episode, the story starts building up. We're now seeing more depth to the characters and more stories to ponder about. **SPOILERS AHEAD!!!** It was really fun to analyze the behavior of each character. Like how Neua wore this frown when Toh won't let Neua carry Toh's bag. Or Sky's obvious interest (it's more of an amusement) towards Jao, and how Jao responds to it (which is cute, by the way). And again, how Neua would have this smile on his lips that I sometimes think he just can't help but show because he was just seriously amused with Toh's behavior. I really liked how the Jao x Sky couple was shown in this episode. It was truuuuuuuuly cute and so satisfying how Jao would try his utmost best to keep his face straight. The acting, for me, is really good. The personalities of each character were distinctly drawn and greatly portrayed, and if that is not proper execution, I don't know what is. (Some would think I only say nice things. I'm just being honest, really. I think it's harder to say good things than say bad things.)
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This episode gave a lot. Romance, friendship, music, and secrets peeking up from a character's little box (who it is, well, watch it to find out). **SPOILERS AHEAD!!** I found Toh's behavior to the idea of his crush (Neua, in case some of you don't know) being inside his dorm room, amusing. Why? If it were me, to have my crush even be in the same room as I am (not necessarily a dorm room, goodness no), I would be so elated that I don't think I could think straight. And well, Toh indeed became incapable of rationality and logic (not that he ever did). I mean, who eats a tissue just because you don't want your crush to see that you're nervous? Toh, it's Toh. I also really really like the scene where Neua sang. First, the voice and music is top-notch. I'm not some professional singer, nor even a vocal coach, but I know good music when I hear one. Second, the lyrics of the song just perfectly fit the scene. It was like Neua's little and subtle way of confessing, but of course, not the best way since the should-be receiver of it doesn't even know if Neua likes him. And third, if I were to be asked what my favorite scene would be, it's definitely the part where Toh's slowly walking out of the place as Neua's singing just becomes a background sound. The lyrics at that part were just phenomenal. Like how Neua sang the part where he just asks for Toh to "stay where he is", yet Toh still walks away. And this is my second point, of course, Toh still hears Neua's voice in the background, and still understands the lyrics; that made the scene even more painful for him because he knows (he thinks he knows) that that song, those lines, were never meant for him (when it actually is). This is the time when I enjoy being a watcher. At the very least, we know the truth. But if you're going to look at it from the perspectives of the characters, it's heartbreaking both for Toh (who thinks Neua likes someone else) and for Neua (who thought Toh didn't like the song he sang). Also, the display of friendship here just feels so nice. One's romantic life may be blurry, but true friends would forever be something you're sure would remain clear and supportive. And this is definitely the highlight of this episode. I won't mention the little secret, so just watch it. Though it's something you would come to notice in the previous episodes, so it's not entirely mind-boggling. But the satisfaction of knowing the truth is what makes it a good part.
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There are too many negative comments going around about the MC being a stalker. I don't want to invalidate their opinions about the series but I just hope they'd give it the chance it deserves because if you're just going to judge a story through first impressions, you would first, spoil the fun for others, and second, spoil the fun of getting to know the story for yourself. Yeah, stalking is bad and some of the MC's actions are really cringe-worthy (believe me, I did, too, at first) but you have to note that the series showcasing "stalking" doesn't mean it supports it. It's just telling a story, that's it. Of course, the people behind it know that what they're presenting may raise some concerns or reactions. But stories are stories and what makes a story fun is the development that happens within it. The MC's actions sure are creepy (and hilarious, I just want to say that it truly is funny at certain times because they would take up the whole action to a notch higher as if mocking the act itself). It just boils down if you're willing to see through the end of the story. You can or not watch it, but invalidating the story just because you don't share the same sentiments as what it shows by only watching the 1st episode just doesn't seem right. (I just had to get that out cause I felt misjudged for the people who made the series come to life) Going back to the episode, definitely not the best one. I had already gone through all the 3 episodes so far, and believe me when I tell you that it gets better. Yeah, Toh's actions are truly concerning (especially the collecting hobby he's doing) but that's just how dramas or series or movies are most of the time. They make you feel uncomfortable, therefore forcing you to look at it from a different perspective. But it's not like he won't improve; not like there won't be development for his character because there would be, and that the MC has more depth than what his character initially shows. Just give the series a chance, if it really doesn't work out, at the very least you gave it a try, right?
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