FrankIncese

Wasn't what I was expecting and based on the comments it will not be ANYTHING expected. I'll give it a shot.

Oh I don't know. Your BOYFRIEND asks you a question... which has ZERO problematic issues for your relationship... why WOULDN'T you answer him? Especially when you know his misunderstanding is CAUSING problems. It's foolish BL writing to create drama where IRL there would be none.

Yes, his behavior seems more than "introversion" to me, as well. But that's why he's such an interesting character.

Please explain to me why Diew could not say "The bracelet is from my father." That has ZERO to do with an ex and is a simple, easy and understandable explanation.

Argh. I HATED that ending. I don't like open endings like this. Wish they had found a way to make it feel like a complete story (even without them getting together) and not feel like I was left in the middle hanging. Or at least leave me on a compelling cliffhanger. This was just a no-resolution ending.

Before this show I thought I was done with High School BLs, but this was a master class in how to do it right. Yes, the slow burn was very slow. And yes both boys are CLEARLY in love with each other, so how they have not thought about that for 12 episodes is beyond me, but I loved 99.9% of this show. I will watch Benjamin "think" anytime. You can read every thought so clearly. He's amazing.

Can't wait for S2.

I love these two, but each episode I'm losing more interest. Not sure I can stick around for the whole series. We shall see.

Yes, that was confusing.

Dark, unforgiving, brutal and absolutely beautiful. I love the glimpse into this world. What a casting coup for Sawamura Rei. His innocent face contrasted to his story in the most jarring and compelling manner. Beppu Yurai was haunted and fragile in a way few BL actors could have handled so well. Due to its subject matter I probably won't rewatch, but this is definitely a very strong series.

My least favorite of their recent short series. The story was all over the place. Great production values and strong acting, but these stories just don't grab me. I'll skip their next iteration

Fascinating. You don't get that all in this adaptation.

JT is homophobic? Not in this adaptation.

loved the season. love the insight into the contestants along the way.

awww that's too bad. but they made good tv along the way

It is a high school senior and an adult man who owns a cafe. The high schooler is the aggressor, always pursuing the older man, who rejects him at first, until he cannot deny him any longer. They never say how much the age gap is, but the older man has had previous relationships.

Just rewatched and had forgotten just how much I loved this. They are such honest, straightforward, communicative, emotional, and affectionate characters. How could you NOT fall in love with them and root for them? They are so earnest. Same for Sun Bo and his beau. I love the affection, the comfort, the natural and realistic way these two couple are portrayed. Huang Chun Chih really embodies his character so well. It felt almost like I was eavesdropping on a real romance. I stopped watching at Ep 18, because I had already cried so many happy tears, I did not need to start crying sad tears.

When I first started watching BL, I "had" to go back and watch the original series. Everyone said it was what truly began the new craze for BL. While that show has MANY flaws, what I loved most was how authentic it was to teenage life and emotions. It has an almost documentary feel to it, for me - and Captain was perfect in his role. I also loved that we got to know so many of the secondary characters over course of the two seasons.

This version is very faithful to the original, thus far - if a bit faster paced. It's slicker and sleeker and more polished that the original. Knowing the outcome, I'm not sure I will stick around for the whole series, but it's well made and the boys show promise.

This is the next group of young men who will become this gen's TayNew and OffGun over the next 10 years as they mature and grow as actors. It will be interesting to see whose career thrives.

And even in the last scene, Taichi gets so embarrassed when Kohei MOUTHS the words, 'I like you'. He is so shy and uncomfortable, he doesn't even know how to respond to NO WORDS. It's adorable and so true to his character.

Both kiss scenes were VERY good.

Exquisite acting. Beautifully photographed. A haunting score. Filled with longing and anguish. The story telling was VERY economical. If the editing hadn't been so lyrical this would have felt rushed. The last episode did indeed feel so, as they had to cover a lot of ground to justify the ending for the "sequel/next chapter". The actors are GORGEOUS and their chemistry is unparalleled. Well done.

Thanks. I should have thought about divorce/remarriage. It's so common in the USA. If my high school gossiped like this, I would have been run out of school. :)