Agreed. The kiss should have come sooner. It made their relationship unnatural. Also, the reason Tian left the…
I agree and can see why you are frustrated (I was too). The novel does a better way of explaining it, I would say. But, it’s pretty different for the series vs the novel, and I can only explain the novel one since the series one is pretty weak as you said.
In the novel, Phupha pushed Tian away for 2 reasons. 1) The commander wants him home due to the danger Tian was put in. 2) (The main reason) He didn’t want Tian to live off guilt & live in someone’s place. He wants Tian to live life on his own terms. He actually used the “dad” revelation to make Tian hate him and push him away.
Tian was pretty much shaken and questioned himself of his actions. But, as you said, Tian also realized that (with the help of LongTae) while it started due to Torfun, the feelings he has belongs to him. However, in the end he conceded to Phupha since he wanted him to leave. (And a little bit of guilt to his parents but not really XD) He also wanted to see if their bond can endure the test of time until he finds himself as Phupha wanted.
In the novel, it was really more about Phupha and less about wanting to stay to teach (this was stated a couple of times). Had Phupha asked him to stay, he’d stay in both version. Thus, in the novel version, when phupha called him and said he misses him, Tian literally took the next flight back to Pha Pan Dao.
The series though, could have used better explanations as you said.
Overall though, the time and distance was needed for Tian to grow as his own person and gains his perspectives. Even after two years, it was clear that his heart still belongs to Pha Pan Dao/Phupha. But, this time, anyone can see that he chose to be there by his own volition and his own terms and not merely due to guilt.
Agreed. The kiss should have come sooner. It made their relationship unnatural. Also, the reason Tian left the…
Yes it was one of the reasons but not the only reason. That’s why I mentioned “not only”. At least that’s what I choose to believe after reading the novel.
The series really doesn’t do it well explaining it XD
It’s more apparent in Ep9 Part4 on what he said to Tian on the mountain.
The main characters are lovable. Especially Yeon Seok, he’s hilarious.
Last good History was trapped and i don’t think I can change my mind.
Tian himself mentioned, one word from Phupha and he’ll stay (despite what the parents want/say).
But since Phupha wants Tian to leave (for his best), he left.
Counting the star scene pretty much confirmed Tian still feels guilty, from Tian’s own words.
It was pretty clear during the conversation after the counting the star scene.
“I can’t get this done for her”
“If I fail, how will I ever erase this guilt from my heart”
“Noone should use their whole life to repay anyone else’s life”
“You should do things for yourself and not anyone else”
Blew many other BLs out of the water.
Also 2-3 Forehead kisses and more acknowledged attractions in the novel compared to the series.
So it’s probably GMMTV’s choice.
Tian being “responsible” for Torfun’s death wasn’t even a big thing in the novel.
I was pretty much confused too when I was watching lol. And i was taking my time replying on the other comment.
And yeah, pretty much the two reasons he decided to concede was Phupha not asking him to stay and guilt toward his parents (but not that much lol).
Can you explain more about your point 1) though?
The one within the parentheses since I am not sure what it meant.
In the novel, Phupha pushed Tian away for 2 reasons. 1) The commander wants him home due to the danger Tian was put in. 2) (The main reason) He didn’t want Tian to live off guilt & live in someone’s place. He wants Tian to live life on his own terms. He actually used the “dad” revelation to make Tian hate him and push him away.
Tian was pretty much shaken and questioned himself of his actions. But, as you said, Tian also realized that (with the help of LongTae) while it started due to Torfun, the feelings he has belongs to him. However, in the end he conceded to Phupha since he wanted him to leave. (And a little bit of guilt to his parents but not really XD) He also wanted to see if their bond can endure the test of time until he finds himself as Phupha wanted.
In the novel, it was really more about Phupha and less about wanting to stay to teach (this was stated a couple of times). Had Phupha asked him to stay, he’d stay in both version. Thus, in the novel version, when phupha called him and said he misses him, Tian literally took the next flight back to Pha Pan Dao.
The series though, could have used better explanations as you said.
Overall though, the time and distance was needed for Tian to grow as his own person and gains his perspectives. Even after two years, it was clear that his heart still belongs to Pha Pan Dao/Phupha. But, this time, anyone can see that he chose to be there by his own volition and his own terms and not merely due to guilt.
The series really doesn’t do it well explaining it XD
It’s more apparent in Ep9 Part4 on what he said to Tian on the mountain.