AthenaTheStorierX

Lol, it's easy to forget ngl. But yea, after Sean reassured him that he likes him as he is now, and not as he "was" (when it was Black), you see him continue on with the scene with almost Black-like confidence and assertiveness (much like how we saw him in that first episode).

I'm not sure how it works, but it does seem like the show is getting aired in Thailand by the channel GMM 25. And it shows on their program chart https://www.gmm25.com/schedule.html

Yea but White is not Eugene. I don't think he's gonna let Black have his way. He's extremely loyal. And learning that Todd had been using him, he's gonna feel angry and used and possibly even guilty. Besides - White has clearly developed a backbone since the beginning, as well as some of the skills to back it up. And a fondness/dedication to the gang and cause.

Yea,, fr. Todd was clearly framed in the show as sus from the beginning. The question, i think, is how much is Todd responsible for - and how much is Tawi actually responsible for. Because I still think Tawi sounded surprisingly genuine when Sean confronted him. And if Tawi is not responsible for as much as we think - then Gumpa is deliberately feeding the gang lies.

Besides, we're only on episode 9. We still have 5 to go. There's gotta be another big reveal.

Unlike with You're My Sky - I feel like this one makes sense. The only thing White was nervous about in regards to Sean, was whether Sean likes him because he's "Black." We've seen White completely relax around Sean, and trusts him wholeheartedly. They've been through life and death situations together (and studies do show that adrenaline-inducing situations can establish bonds faster). And yes, some scenes certainly suggest he's attracted to him. Besides, the first episode showed that White is no stranger to intimacy.

The pilot trailer was put together to see if there was an eager audience. They hadn't sat down and fully went into filming and writing yet - it was just enough to give a general gist and vibe. They've done contradicted that trailer several times with the series since they changed up the plot ALOT.

The pilot trailer was put together to see if there was an eager audience. They hadn't sat down and fully went into filming and writing yet - it was just enough to give a general gist and vibe. They've done contradicted that trailer several times with the series since they changed up the plot ALOT.

I think the scene might take place within the events of this episode (on the ledge with White that we don't see much of), and was originally planned to be there. But then for suspense-sake is moved to another episode and will occur as a flashback.

Yea, they clarify before they slept together that she meant earplugs. But I think she's being purposefully vague and suggestive here so that it could also mean condoms - since they are roughly cone shaped as well (and considering that Aii appeared to think that's what she meant in the beginning, and then in the morning San said "we didnt use those ones, but we did use them." So probably some sort of double meaning - and one that I'm sure she knew.

Agreed from top to bottom. I love Torn and Fah's story, and I am a sucker from friends-to-lovers trope. But this didnt feel satisfying. I hope that it gets better in future episodes.

Chronology-wise - they just finished their exams last episode, and Aii just got his feedback from another school - so they're on that small break between the 1st and 2nd semesters.

Next episodes will be in the next semester, during which time Aii has to make the decision about his other school offer, and the basketball team will have their big game.

So, not really a notable time skip for Aii and Saen - especially considering the elevator stare-my-way-into-your-heart thing happened during the end of exams. So honestly, the pacing of their couple is so so weird. And with Saen's trauma-dumping (not shaming him, just saying), it makes them feel a lot less genuine...

Am I the only one that wasn't particularly fond of this episode?

Like, for one thing - Aii is super reserved, and is presumed to never have spent much time thinking about relationships before this. And just started liking Saen (like within the span of a few days to a few weeks). And he went straight from first kiss to first time? I feel like it didn't match his character.

Also, Tupfah seemed excessively stiff in those kisses at the end. I thought he would've relaxed a little after a little bit. Like I've been passing it off as his character this whole time, and the fact that he's really cautious and reserved, but this seems like a little TOO much so. But I don't think it's the actor though - because I remember him being just fine in Y-Destiny. So I'm confused. And really not feeling that ship as much as I want to - especially with the way Thorn's eyes and body language is so expressive.

Anyone else?

Vee is a sophomore and Dome i believe is a senior. So presumably they were on the team last year but never talked.

Yea, I was actually gonna comment about how the Aii situation didnt feel right for his character. I mean first kiss to first time immediately - in a character that's super reserved and doesn't appear to have ever put any thought into relationships before this?

Hmm. Noted. Thanks for the tip :)

It's up on Viki now

I haven't gotten around to watching either of them yet. Why do you recommend time between them?

The script is quite disjointed. And its contradicted itself a few times. You're not alone there. The redeeming feature here is the overarching plot and the acting - with a dash of memorable scenes.

My problem is with the script. I love the overarching story and message. And some of the scenes are pretty memorable. And the acting is superb. But there are things with the script that frustrate me to no end, either because they are dragged on far far too long, contradict something from previous episodes, or have no real depth to them. And with this last episode, things that were left unsaid, that should not have been left unsaid considering how often they get brought up in other conversations.

I feel you. There was so much there that just frustrated me and left me unsatisfied.

1.) Phap knew since they visited Neung's house that they were siblings. Why he acting surprised? Like did something get lost in translation somewhere or did they add the scene last minute or forgot about it in scriptwriting?
2.) Why on earth did Ne orchestrate that whole get Maze riled up plot? In the end, it did absolutely nothing but ruin a gorgeous painting.
3.) Why does Neung get so much pleasure from riling up Phap? Like seriously? And then go and make a comment about Maze not being clear. Well, kinda hard to make things clear when you go and spur a fight between the two!
4.) I think another really important thing that should have been said was that Maze fired him so that he could go live his dreams - office work isnt for him and Maze knew that.
5.) I think we also should have gotten a scene where Maze talks about understanding Phap's art. That was a reoccurring topic of contention - especially in this episode. Even a "I don't understand abstract art, but I understand yours." SOMETHING that says that he understands Phap, because it's clear to us viewers that he does.
6.) Seriously, we didnt get a single comment about how the manager lawsuit situation turned out. Or anybody apologizing. And that whole plot last episode bugged me too, for a list of reasons. It was a conversation that needed to be had about the industry, and they just escalated it into an SA case and then one-and-done it.

Ultimately, it's still a lot better than many other BL series out there, and the acting was superb. But the pacing of the plot and explanations wound up with a less than satisfactory conclusion.

Yes; they even make it public to the press.