FrankIncese

Sept 11

Yes, there's a difference in the meaning - and I totally get it.

Cute start. Like the workplace setting and the more adult characters/problems. Okuno So does a good job. I like the fine line he plays of naive and false bravado. I'm not a fan of "You're mine" type of characters/dialogue. People are not property. But it's such a BL trope. Do people really want to be seen as "owned" by their partners? Ick. Will be an interesting ride.

Everything is good, but I somehow feel like I'm watching a commercial for cologne or men's suits, rather than an actual series. Something about the editing makes it feel rushed and like i've missed portions. It's more snippets of a story than an actual story. It's hard to put my finger on it. Strong acting, though.

I love a rough little boy who doesn't even know how starved for attention he is. Can't wait for more.

Yes, she has a very successful formula and that means a lot of people like that sort of writing.

Decent. Some compelling elements, that could have been really impactful in the hands of good writers. I just dont find Meen and Ping that strong. Ping looks constipated through the entire series. Meen has tremendous charisma, but his acting leaves me cold. A fan service ending if ever there was one. I won't rewatch.

I am delighted there are still 6 more episodes. I could watch these two and their growing group of friends all year long, and on through graduation. Seeing complex characters actually grow and evolve into better versions of themselves is so dang satisfying. Taichi is #1!

I am delighted there are still 6 more episodes. I could watch these two and their growing group of friends all year long, and on through graduation. Seeing complex characters actually grow and evolve into better versions of themselves is so dang satisfying. Taichi is #1!

I found chemistry in both movie and series. They have more time here, so it feels deeper but both sets of actors deliver for me. Taichi is always #1!

Just watched for the... 3rd(?) time. This was one of the first BL I ever watched and Perth/Ae was the perfect boyfriend I always wanted. But watching it now, a few years later, after the progression of BL, it feels so dated. If this was released today, I doubt I would have finished it. The dialogue is so repetitive. I almost want to watch it again to see how many of Pete/Ae's lines were "I'm sorry,/No, I should be sorry./No, I'm sorry" These two apologize for everything. "I think of you all the time... I'm sorry." NOT SORRY!

But what I do love is the great depiction of a young man coming to realize his feelings/sexuality. Ae's acceptance of Pete, his realization that he might have feelings for him, his surprise at his "morning wood", his online exploration. It felt very real. Similarly, Can's slow dawning feelings and allowing himself to imagine the "possibility" of MM relationships was handled well. I also applaud the coming out scene, expeically so early in the show. Still today we don't get many of these moments in BL and they are sorely needed.

I am still shocked by the "i cleaned up for you" scene (was that really necessary?) and still disheartened by the "are you still (butt) sore". Mame, please talk to some gay men about what gay sex is actually like.

STILL hate the Kla/No story. Normalizing stalkers/rapists is not cool - especially when you show rape trauma in another storyline. And the Tum/Tar non-consent scene was entirely unnecessary. I know it's Mame's style, but she really needs to think about the implications of her writing and characters.

Unfortunately, I think this viewing will be my last. If I need any goosebumps, I'll just look at memes of Perth.

Just watched for the... 3rd(?) time. This was one of the first BL I ever watched and Perth/Ae was the perfect boyfriend I always wanted. But watching it now, a few years later, after the progression of BL, it feels so dated. If this was released today, I doubt I would have finished it. The dialogue is so repetitive. I almost want to watch it again to see how many of Pete/Ae's lines were "I'm sorry,/No, I should be sorry./No, I'm sorry" These two apologize for everything. "I think of you all the time... I'm sorry." NOT SORRY!

But what I do love is the great depiction of a young man coming to realize his feelings/sexuality. Ae's acceptance of Pete, his realization that he might have feelings for him, his surprise at his "morning wood", his online exploration. It felt very real. Similarly, Can's slow dawning feelings and allowing himself to imagine the "possibility" of MM relationships was handled well. I also applaud the coming out scene, expeically so early in the show. Still today we don't get many of these moments in BL and they are sorely needed.

I am still shocked by the "i cleaned up for you" scene (was that really necessary?) and still disheartened by the "are you still (butt) sore". Mame, please talk to some gay men about what gay sex is actually like.

STILL hate the Kla/No story. Normalizing stalkers/rapists is not cool - especially when you show rape trauma in another storyline. And the Tum/Tar non-consent scene was entirely unnecessary. I know it's Mame's style, but she really needs to think about the implications of her writing and characters.

Unfortunately, I think this viewing will be my last. If I need any goosebumps, I'll just look at memes of Perth.

This kinda felt like it was all over the place, and didn't know what it was trying to accomplish. In any event, it was clear that is not for me. DROPPED.

Thanks.

AHHHHHHHHH! Dang this is so good. Taichi remains #1 of all time.

I don't mind not seeing the kisses. As someone pointed out, that's not the focus of this series. But would I LIKE to see the kisses? Heck yeah! These two are so cute, I want to see them full blast making out. Hahaha.

Can't wait for next week. "What will you do if I don't hate it?" AHHHHHHHHHHH!

I keep forgetting, opinions are not welcome here, only gushing praise.

I'm too old to have patience for 22 year old petulance and manipulation. Red flags. Red flags. Red flags. Good luck, boys. DROPPED

This episode did not excite me. Taishin is still too clueless, and as I said before, I wasn't sure I could take the character too much longer. I'll give it one more ep and then it may have to be dropped. Sad, cuz Takara is great!

After the first episode, I watched on 2x and that made the show tolerable. There were soooooo many cheesy moments that they all lost impact. Lots of filler. I did like the set-up and how affectionate and intimate they all were. Liked the inclusion of Yak's "shadow", but it always annoys me when writers introduce a very serious mental health issue and then resolve it so easily. I think they should have ended it with Dee saying, "this time I'm the top". Hahaha. Not bad, but I won't watch again.

Well made, but ultimately just snippets of their story due to the length of the film. Can't get as emotionally attached as we might be able to, if the story was a full length film or series. Still, I applaud the story, the representation and the high production values. Well done.