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DanNuea is DuenNao's twin brother. He hasn't been in the show so far, but North mentioned him when Johan went to Boston in the first season because DanNuea studies abroad in Boston.

Oh, man, this episode. The intensity of my anger when Qin's lame-a$$ parents were trying to explain away why they treated him so poorly, immediately followed by fat crocodile tears running down my face when Qin called for Duang and Duang yelled back at Qin's parents that hugging him was what he needed and Qin crying that he just wants to be part of the family? My heart! Qin's parents continue to be shite. Though, I am wildly grateful that Qin acknowledged it's a process and it's not completely fixed. I was worried they were going to make it into an everything's fine now redemption, but they pulled through, and I am intensely relieved. Because it's never perfectly OK after one confrontation. Time is a necessity to truly make Qin feel like he's actually loved by his parents, not just provided for.
THEN! The whiplash of the following scene with Duang whining like a puppy for kisses? So many giggles because it was so silly. The beginning of the episode I was smiling at their lovey dovey-ness, then filled with rage at parental attempt to wipe away Qin's feelings, to deep grief at Qin's breakdown, to utter giggles at silliness. Rounding the whole episode out with smiles because of how cute it is that Duang is so like his mom that Qin already feels comfortable around her. The ups and downs were intense this episode. So well done.

This! I don't mind NC scenes, but it's not why I watch any show. I want plot more than NC. If an NC scene fits well with the plot, great. If not, it's not a necessity. Though, I am coming at it from an ace perspective, so maybe we're both biased...?

I knew it was that actress as soon as we caught the glimpse of her last week! She's so good. I've always seen her in very auntie/motherly, loving type roles, so it was a surprise to see her as a villain. And unfortunately, a villain that made some good points when she was being fired. She was vile for what she did to Qin, yes, but her chastising the parents? I kind of agree 😬 Because we know what happened afterward. This is me saying, yet again, that Qin's parents are shite. How do you never hug your child?!

I also genuinely, truly, wonderfully love the communication all of these friends and lovers have with each other. The maturity they all have in being open with their feelings, as well as apologizing when they've hurt someone is wildly refreshing. Qin appreciates the gift, but doesn't want Duang to be without money for himself. Jamie wants Duang to take care of himself as well. Duang wants to make up for the love Qin didn't have from his family. Pae tries to keep everyone level headed and calm so they don't go too far and hurt each other, and when they do, he plays mediator to make sure everyone comes back to level footing. They all have such good intentions with and for each other. It makes me smile so deeply it hurts my face. I love this show. It's like a blessing wrapped in adorable and attractive young men 😅

Inkitt has a good version

OK, honestly, NgernOat are the closest to the book characters of all the actors so far for me. They *are* ThitDao.

And I'm hoping the uncut version of this episode made a bit more sense. I watched the cut version first, and it felt disjointed. The scene where Thit and Jo were talking outside even looked different, like it had been filmed at a different or later time, and the sound editing was shite. Just weird.

I took it that he was getting it out of the way. But I think a lot of people think he put it under Qin as leverage. However, for me, the pillow didn't seem to be there when they rolled over, so I think it was just shoving it away for room. Guess we'll find out Saturday if they pick up where they left off lol.

It's another couple balancing each other out in all the right ways. It's the healing and the hurting meeting and smoothing out the edges to create something new. It's so lovely to watch. So much so, I've already watched the episode 3 times and also had my heart shattering and then bursting through that whole bit of learning about Qin and his family, and then Qin and Duang asking at the same time. That hug by the window was poignantly and perfectly comforting. The tension literally oozed out of Qin so much so that he was able to smile and laugh at his baby pictures with the long hair. I was absolutely not expecting this show to be this way, and I am so glad it is!

Just because someone has the ability to write well does not mean any form of AI was used... Oddsare has always written comments that are eloquent and well thought-out. I search for and wait to read their comments on multiple pages because I enjoy seeing their views and insights.

Based on what I've seen and read from those who have read the novel, it's supposedly angst-free. So hopefully no giant twists 🤞 I do think we'll get more backstory about Qin and his trauma, there's also still the showcase Qin is performing in, as well as Qin meeting Duang's family. I'm hoping for small hurdles with lots of healing and smiles and a ridiculously happy ending lol.

Don't forget, "Come on." lol

Rewatching episode 9 because it was so well done. The chasm between Qin and his parents is so large and so painful to see on Qin's face. It was already hinted that there was some sort of trauma in Qin's childhood, and now we know that his parents were not the direct cause, but absolutely complicit in it. They seem self absorbed in their relationship, with Qin and his well-being becoming a side note of their romance. His mother says, "We did him wrong" showing they *know* there was an issue, but they never tried to fix it. They leave and go on trips because San Francisco is dad's "cup of tea," leaving Qin behind. It happens often enough that Qin even says he's used to it. The look on his parents' faces shows they feel some sort of guilt that he says that, but still, *they do nothing to fix it*. His mother tells Duang the wrong they did is indelible (memories that cannot be forgotten or removed) for her and Qin's dad, but yet again *they did not try to fix it* because they thought he was too young to remember. Hogwash, lady. Utter and complete hogwash. If it was indelible for you, how can you possibly think it would not be the same for your child?! Then you have Qin's dad saying isn't so nice to have a nice family moment, and Qin replies about the guitar, with the absolute double entendre about their relationship, saying it's fine even though you haven't done anything with it, and hoo boy did I want to smack the dad because He. Gets. It. But. Does. Nothing. To. Fix. It. Qin's parents don't seem like bad people, per se, but they are absolute shite parents. Duang silently hugging Qin after the parents leave is exactly what I wanted to do as well. *le sigh* overly long rant over lol

This this this this! I'm old enough that watching campus shows is something I tend to prefer to avoid. But this one? It's campus elevated. It's not just the same ole thing, and it's incredibly refreshing. Open communication? Understanding of the other's needs? Maturity in full force while still having the cutesy goober that is Duang? It hits different. It's almost like campus is more backdrop than setting. It's important, yes, but it doesn't feel like it's the most important part of their story like some other shows. If I had waited to watch this some time down the road, I would have been upset with myself.

Por has better bedroom eyes than basically anyone I've ever seen ever, regardless of gender. It's actually insane.

Also, I so need more background for Qin's character. Like, what was that flashback?! 😭 There's so much guilt and so many things left unsaid between him and his parents.

Just needed a re-watch. It's such a serious scene, really it is. But I swear I am utterly unable not to cackle laugh at Peem fully belly flopping into the water to try to save Grandma Si. It's a full body plank onto the top of the water. That sh!t must have hurt so badly 😅

A Q is a day of filming. My understanding is the average Q's per show are between 30 and 40, but it depends on how many episodes there are, how many filming locations, and if everything goes smoothly while filming.

It's so interesting to see both takes about this because, for me, they're both correct, but also can be seen from a completely different angle. I identify so much with Qin because I'm Demi/Ace, and it makes so much sense to me that he would be considered Demi, too. Maybe it's something he hasn't understood about himself, so he can't put it into words, because those words don't exist for him yet. He needs the emotional connection to be able to move forward in any sort of relationship, and just as he started to with Tiw, Tiw gave up waiting. Because again, not understanding means not having words. But Duang, as both of you have said, sees and understands for Qin, and allows Qin the time he needs to be able to move forward.

That being said, I also think there's more back story to be explained given that Qin heard what sounded like abusive yelling when he was on stage with Duang that could also be part of his reticence. I have not read the novel, so I don't know if that relates only to being on stage, or also bleeds into personal relationships. But there's obviously more to explore and understand. Thank you both for well-reasoned and thoughtful comments ☺️

He's not, though...? His biological dad was with a woman, Dao's mom, before they both realized it wasn't love and he realized he preferred men. He then met the man you saw in the show. Dao's stepfather is British and doesn't speak Thai fluently, so that's why Dao has the English name Michael.

The amount of genuine smiling Qin did this episode made me soooo happy ❤️

This is so accurate. The opposites attract aspect is definitely there, but it's balanced. The scales don't tip one way or the other because they level each other out. I loved reading their story, and the show is following the novel so well it makes me grin like a Cheshire Cat 😁