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And while Thorn is justified in feeling upset, and does seem to be at least trying to open up communication with Fah, he needs to show better understanding of how important and time-consuming this is. He should know very well, considering their past tries to get into a big-name team, and preparing their university team. He should have established a goal that after Fah gets in, they will go on a date. Plus, communicate what he's feeling, because only then could they work something out. Letting your partner know you are feeling down does not mean you are trying to take them down with you.

And stop being impatient - the impatience only fueled Fah's guilt and resultant withdrawal. If he wanted to still do something, help run drills, be the team manager, be the coach's assistant. Practice or train throwing/dribbles - exercises that wouldn't involve his legs. Research other teams/past games. Recruit new players. It's not the same, but it keeps you from doing nothing, and could help you feel like you are doing something. Not to mention, he should have been doing physical therapy even without Tuan.

And the fact that in the preview he is full on disrespecting his coach in that game by consulting Tuan instead. Absolutely livid. Any athlete knows you dont do that. It shows that in his impatience, and anger, he is ignoring his morals and loyalty. And the fact that he moved out without even telling Fah - tsk tsk.

Fah is constantly feeling guilty and uncomfortable, and believes that the way to solve that is avoiding the topic - something that is very in character for him throughout the series, but shows that he is not growing as a character. And he purposefully let Thorn believe those morning practices were required and team-wide. You're telling me that in that almost a month between try-outs and the decision, he couldn't take off ONE morning to take care of his boyfriend who he knew was in a depressed mood and missing him? It shows his priorities. Not to mention, one-on-ones were always their thing, even leading to jealousy earlier in the series from Fah - so it should have at the very least been brought up.

At this point, I don't think there's any saving Thorn and Fah's relationship. It was built almost entirely from their mutual interest in basketball - so it was easy to fall apart the second they weren't on that journey together. And they REPEATEDLY have trouble communicating with each other, even after they acknowledge that they need to. I think this is one of those relationships where they learn from it and move on with other relationships. It's not healthy for either of them.

Apparently people did - but perhaps because they didnt know about the subtext going in and that made a difference. I'm sorry that it wasnt your cup of tea. Hopefully you find shows that more fit your interests.

I see you already watched Douluo Continent. So perhaps a Condor Heroes adaptation? They were considered some of the most well-known Wuxia titles before The Untamed and Word of Honor (and in case you didnt know, WoH is even more subtextually queer, so probably not a good fit for you).

I did not think you meant the novel. The novel is not censored. So neither of our comments would make any sense in reference to the novel.

Calling a censored show that had to go around multiple rules and utilize loopholes to give us a subtextually queer story is not, in any way, queerbaiting. All cast and crew members did the best they could do to give us a faithful adaptation while still allowing it to be seen. And if you do not see the difference between queerbaiting (the use of implying queer relationships for the sole purpose of attracting queer audiences, and no other reason) and censorship, then you need to look up history.

Censorship is not queerbaiting.

There's a few users on tiktok translating it, such as @wowcdrama

I haven't grinned or laughed in several episodes. Instead i've been raging at how no one seems to know how to communicate. I know that thats a big problem in real relationships, but surely they could change it up here or there. Even the "I'm incredibly busy" conflict can be boiled down to a lack of communication. Even the "Im worried about being apart from you" can be boiled down to a lack of communication. It just feels incredibly repetitive and depressing.

Definitely agree. Im just so disappointed with the past few episodes. For a lot of things. Ill come back after its done and see if they pick the spirit and energy back up.

Yea, I had to put it on hold several episodes back. It has potential, from what I could see when I was watching, but not enough for me to look forward to it every week. I'll give it another go when it's all finished.

Absolutely! I remember talking with you on tiktok about how Secret Crush On You was triggery for me. I don't generally judge people by what they like or don't like. That's where tastes and experiences come in. It's the behavior people use towards other people when they like or don't like something that aggravates me.

Such talented youngsters.

I hope you all watched the end credit scene. :)

Also, for those people who wait till a drama is over before watching - Singto is one of yall.

Ohh, but put Phai's new tattoo that he did to spite his visions on the headstone, with Kit's rejection letter sitting on the grass in front. :D

JaeYoung's friend admitted to having had a girlfriend at one time.
In the viki subs, this is after admitting a brief interest in JaeYoung at one time. But someone said it was a mistranslation, and that she was interested in the girl JaeYoung had dated.

So, she's either bisexual/polysexual or a lesbian :)

Ooh, the casual lesbian/bisexual representation! I love it.

I believe that would be a fly-whisk, used for swatting flies. Which would be useful for a wanderer. It's also seen as a symbol in daoism and buddhism, both of which are foundations of the xianxia and wuxia genres. It can also be used as a weapon.

https://www.jinli.com.au/blog/the-fuchen-horsetail-whisk-a-taiji-study-in-the-yin-and-yang#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20F%C3%BAch%C3%A9n%3F,to%20a%20long%20wooden%20handle.

Most definitely not a romcom.
It's a fantasy series adapted from a BL novel, but reduced to "bromance" due to censorship. Despite this, the fandom still largely considers it a BL, just one that does not explicitly demonstrate as such - because the production company did a good job of keeping the romantic undertones.

You obviously weren't the only one to interpret it this way. The production team could've done a better job at establishing it in the conversations with the team.