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It's very similar to Old Fashion Cupcake—except that was only 6 episodes and felt tighter, while this dragged a bit longer. The slow burn was fine for me, but after a while it felt more like a bromance or slice-of-life. We did get a decent kiss at the end, almost like the climax of the to-do list. It's a happy ending for this fluffy/cute series.

That said, the birthday booty call didn’t feel like genuine love to me. As Kuroki mentioned, a real relationship isn’t just about being together or feeling happy, but also about taking responsibility for each other’s well-being. Suzume came across as just lonely rather than truly loving, which made that part less convincing.

Edit: I just checked the manga now. When Suzume was in the office and about to delete the list, memories flooded him (not reversed). It dawned on him that he wanted to fight for the relationship, so he ran and went looking for Keishi. Unlike the drama, he didn't go home alone and felt "lonely" before lighting the cake. Indeed, the original source is so much better.

I really liked the camera work in this drama—the angles and shots were well thought out. The use of depth of field, where certain objects are brought into focus, and the way the surroundings were highlighted helped make the world-building feel more complete. One part that stood out to me was when memories were played in reverse. Good video editing.

Yeah, it felt like a bday booty call, which made it seem like a shallow kind of romance. Keishi deserved better.

Edit: I just checked the manga now. When Suzume was in the office and about to delete the list, memories flooded him (not reversed). It dawned on him that he wanted to fight for the relationship, so he ran and went looking for Keishi. Unlike the drama, he didn't go home alone and felt "lonely" before lighting the cake. Indeed, the original source is so much better.

The drinking scene in episode 4 was so tedious to watch. The pacing and acting were bad. I'm fine with slow, but it was also boring, not exciting. Jae Yul felt emotionless most of the time, feeling like he's not supposed to be there. Yeah they're all cute and I hope the 2nd couple gets a spinoff. But please lessen the thick camera filter that makes their faces kinda blurred.

I really loved this drama—it’s fluffy and light but still meaningful. The emotions in the first episode really hit me, and I could relate to the lead’s struggle with confessing his feelings. The main couple’s chemistry was adorable, and even though the intimacy was portrayed in a gentle, wholesome way, it still felt deeply meaningful. I also appreciated how the show dealt with family, identity, and acceptance without feeling too heavy. Overall, it’s a heartwarming BL that left me comforted and hopeful. 💙

The bromance is strong in this one.

First time I encountered this kind of story. I thought I was gonna drop it, but I couldn't stop marathoning till the end. I got hooked. I wanted to know what would happen next. It was a bit weird at first but became very interesting to me. I liked the many twists throughout the drama. Of course, it helped that all the actors were hot and they knew how to kiss. But more than that, the character developments and redemptions were truly worth seeing. Good music and cinematography too.

Its popularity will inevitably bring it to streaming services. But it might take a while, so I gotta be patient.

From looking listless to being ruthless, you can see how a man is changed by this tough industry. I just hope he takes better care of the newbie.

Artistic/weird style of storytelling that some might enjoy. The MC is awkward and unlikable but perhaps relatable. He feels like he doesn't deserve his tall, handsome boyfriend. He had to learn to love himself. Good message but poorly executed.

Happy ending! Both literally and figuratively. For both couples!

I like the redemption part for one of the characters.

The "short film" genre/format is really like this, so I have no complaints. This story shows us a face of love and how it supports the beloved, making the heart burn even stronger in the midst of storms.

He looks like Antony Chen (@antonychenn)

The confession scene was so sudden and unfounded. They suddenly jumped into a relationship out of nowhere without proper development. Still, I enjoyed it. Park Jin U was really cute. It's tame compared to Flying Penguin's other works. It focused on issues like homophobia and bullying. But the post-credits scene was confusing.

In part 1, the client felt reluctant at first but got attached in the end. In part 2, another client has started stalking/hunting the guru. In part 3 onwards, oh gosh, there are so many possibilities! Personally, I want the series to end where "the student becomes the master" and teaches the guru to fall in love <3

All 3 shorts have unhappy endings. The couples didn't end up together. Still, interesting concept. Perhaps too realistic; reflecting what happens in real life, not what's ideal in our fantasies.

I loved watching the Thai version in August (also) last year! So I didn't expect much from a Japanese remake. But man! This exceeded my expectations! They respected the original and didn't tone down the passion! No more fish kisses! We're humans with fiery emotions! Go Japan! I hope they continue this trend (except for differently themed or cute fluffy BLs, of course).

I'm looking forward to seeing more depth in the characters and the storytelling. Ai, which means love, has been traumatized by supposed "love" growing up. I want to see him find healing through real love. Also, we'll get to see the polar opposites in both Ai and Kaishin, and enjoy the beauty of both rural and urban settings in Japan. I'm excited for more!

PS: I like the music when Kaishin's kiss saved Ai underwater <3
PPS: Stay tuned for the post-credits scenes in every episode!

Short but good. It didn't waste time on fillers. It just went straight for the plot.

I can relate to Seop being traumatized by love. But the kindness of both characters connected them to each other and healed their broken hearts. <3

His smile makes him 2-3x more handsome. You can see the difference.