A very sweet high-school J-BL
The relationship between Hioki and Watarai was very sweet, although it was once again fuelled by Watarai having been madly in love with Hioki long before they met.
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy plots where the characters already have feelings for each other – however, when all dramas follow this route, it becomes annoyingly predictable. While it didn't stop me from liking this one, I wished it had a bit more originality.
I appreciated that we got to see elements of the Four Heavenly Kings. Although most of them were secondary characters, they didn't fade into the background. My only complaint is – why do they always have such cringe-worthy nicknames?!
Lastly, I liked that none of these characters were gullible, fragile, or emotionally stunted. Even though Hioki took a while to recognise Watarai’s feelings, it wasn’t because he couldn’t process those emotions; he simply didn’t believe that someone like Watarai, one of the FHK, would actually like him. This was refreshing, especially considering how cliché the plot already was!
Overall, I thought this was really enjoyable. It’s also short and easy to watch, with a straightforward plot and likable characters that keep us engaged throughout.
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy plots where the characters already have feelings for each other – however, when all dramas follow this route, it becomes annoyingly predictable. While it didn't stop me from liking this one, I wished it had a bit more originality.
I appreciated that we got to see elements of the Four Heavenly Kings. Although most of them were secondary characters, they didn't fade into the background. My only complaint is – why do they always have such cringe-worthy nicknames?!
Lastly, I liked that none of these characters were gullible, fragile, or emotionally stunted. Even though Hioki took a while to recognise Watarai’s feelings, it wasn’t because he couldn’t process those emotions; he simply didn’t believe that someone like Watarai, one of the FHK, would actually like him. This was refreshing, especially considering how cliché the plot already was!
Overall, I thought this was really enjoyable. It’s also short and easy to watch, with a straightforward plot and likable characters that keep us engaged throughout.
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