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I’ve been working under the assumption that they are together in a romantic but not sexual (because of Fujisawa) relationship. Saying “friend” is relatively normal for queer relationships in Japan, especially if you don’t know who you’re talking to well. Fujisawa also seems keen to introduce Sei to people which suggests he wants their relationship publicly known.

Also from the Japanese, he used the word “waki” which is literally the word for cheater/cheating - referring to himself and Hagiwara.

Same here! Also I see that it’s a thriller with disability representation, this’ll be right at the top of my list~

I haven’t! Thank you for the recommendation, and I love solid acting and cinematography in dramas and films, I’ll be sure to check The On1y One out too!

Good episode. One funny thought i did have is….poor Style. I’m pretty sure he’s had the most guns pointed at him of everyone, somehow. Also found their stealth laughable - the disguises that weren’t so disguised, the literal STEALTH (or lack thereof), but I’m okay with treating that side of things like a comedy.

It’s funny because in spite of having plenty of differences from the Shakespeare, there’s a lot about this I’d say is fitting for living up to a Shakespeare adaptation. Some of the “how can they NOT have been spotted” moments feel very Shakespearean comedy too. The over-the-top-ness of everything Style does adds to this.

Apologies, I simply am not familiar with allo/allosexual as a word. So I didn’t wish to comment on it as I don’t know really what it means.

You didn’t state or imply the two are the same, I just couldn’t see a link to between that question and what was discussed previously and misunderstood. My misinterpretation is not intentional, I’m sorry if it comes across that way.

Sorry if I have caused any offence, and have a good weekend. Ciao~

Aro and ace are two different things! Aro is aromantic , ace is asexual. So that question is unrelated. Aro people can also experience sexual attraction or not. Aro people tend to avoid romantic relationships (but may pursue sex) because romance isn’t what they need or want. So repulsed asexuals are still people who crave romance like everyone else. Being ace aro at the same time is a specific and separate case again.

Allos however are not my area of knowledge, and when it comes historically to relationships for those who are repulsed, if they have had a choice they will do necessary things only, which again varies from case to case.

I’m on the ace (asexual) spectrum myself, and while I can understand that it’d make sense for sex repulsed asexuals to partner up with other sex repulsed asexuals, they are a very small proportion of the population, so it definitely comes with its struggles.

Asexuals can also enjoy sexual relationships, but they may never feel sexual “attraction” the way many people do (I myself didn’t realise that’s what people normally talk about when they find someone attractive). Some don’t mind indulging their partners, or enjoy satisfying their partner even if it does nothing for them. Others are repulsed. Ideally, if you’re sex repulsed you should communicate it to your partner asap to find resolutions, but this doesn’t work in some cultures and religions where conversations about sexual preferences and premarital sex are taboo.

Broadly speaking asexual and non-asexual relationships (with the exception of sex repulsed) won’t look that different to any other relationships.

It was a long way down in this comment section somewhere, some people who had read it discussed the spoilers for what happens in the novel at the end. Sorry I can’t be of more help 🙏

Thank you! I’ll definitely have a look, I’m a fan of Lin Pei Yu, the lady behind We Best Love, half of the HIStory series, and a few good shows that aren’t BL. (Bromance from 2015 is a gem!)

I hope one day to see it portrayed in a positive way, as for some groups it would definitely be pleasant representation. (Sex-repulsed asexuals in romantic relationships for example.)

Fujisawa is strange. Having read up on how he is in the original novel too. He’s so keen to show love and concern and seem troubled by not knowing - for instance, how Nakarai’s toe was stubbed. He makes a mountain out of a molehill about that in a slightly strange way too, yet somehow any remote hint Nakarai wants an open and honest conversation about his unmet needs, Fujisawa runs away like a child that knows they’re in trouble.

That in itself makes it impossible for their relationship to be totally healthy because while Fujisawa will do anything to please or make a point of pleasing Nakarai, not giving him room to even converse about his needs is unreasonable. If he were capable of even just allowing the conversation, they could come to an amicable solution I’m sure. This is where many couples would have had a talk about rules of opening the relationship for the purpose of needs being met.

To me, it feels like Fujisawa will do “anything” to make Nakarai happy as a method to justify shutting down important conversations, which is very manipulative, even moreso when you note how Nakarai is willing to have a straightforward, open and honest conversation. I don’t see any possible way to blame Nakarai in his current situation besides staying with Fujisawa, but is that even his fault if guilt and manipulation are at play?
Edit: typo corrected

I know exactly what Kaori’s friend was on about, in that she wanted a moment alone with Hagiwara to imply a ~solution~ to their problems, but contextually this can’t be too direct as it paints both in a bad light. However it is her intent and manner that makes everything about it so wrong. Nakarai, on the other hand, has had gentle but direct conversations on the topic and his manner is different because of he and Hagiwara being on the same page about their situations. Kaori’s friend however just seems to want to cheat, we don’t even know if what she said is true - and there’s a more malicious edge to her attempt - badmouthing her partner and bitching in tone instead of the quieter tone to Hagiwara and Nakarai’s struggles.

I hadn’t really noticed the subtitle issues too much but I only half use subtitles for jdramas these days (missing vocab more than full translation), so that’s probably why. I’ve noticed some very strange translation choices here and there though.

I saw an interesting clip. I tried, but no, I cannot look past the premise. Everything about it makes me feel awkward throughout episode 1. Some is acting, but a large part of it is how the AI thing works.

I miss the Taiwanese shows from We Best Love and earlier…haven’t come across many new ones that hit the mark (with the exception of a couple decent films).

Who sings the final ending? I know the usual singer is Iri, but the final one someone else, who..?

I sat back and waited a good month for the last three episodes. I will say, I will remember this one for it being more poetic, introspective, and about the words that aren’t said. Loved it.

Time to comment another little thing I love to see, with a couple more episodes watched. I adore seeing people who don’t put pressure on those they truly care about. It isn’t always an “I like you. Give me recognition and respond to it.” There’s something far deeper in a love that asks for nothing, one that simply wants a person to be happy.

Even if it’s only a little, catching a glimpse of that here is the kind of thing that brings me joy.

I knew Ito Asahi from the series that just keeps giving (Zettai BL), and I never really had expectations of him. However, I am loving his acting here and the styling suits him so much more. Happy to see him grow~

Came here to say the same. Love how they did that.

Very well written. I had my gripes with some things along the way, but overall, a very well written and beautifully told story. I don’t watch Cdramas too often, but once in a while a gem like this pops up. Strangely, I cannot for the life of me remember how I even came across this one… (Feeling like that memory loss plot point since it’s been less than 2 weeks since I did find it haha)

This has been my long crossworlds travel Cdrama of 2025. (I really do have a tendency of watching one show of this specific type per year.)

He just feels perpetually insincere now…maybe it’s an acting issue?