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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.

Wow. Lots to unpack.

That confession scene was horrible. Meen looked emotionless. His eyes were dead and seemed to be focusing on something off-screen instead of at Zen. Likewise, his goodbye scene with Q was lacking emotion. I thought he was the better actor of the two, but now I'm not sure either of them is very good.

Okay Zen, your best friend/lover is potentially in danger, but when 3 people ask you what's wrong, you refuse to answer and just run off, as if you can handle a gang by yourself. People ignoring direct questions and never answering is one of my least favorite BL tropes. This does not happen IRL.

I love how easily 2 15-year olds get over being captured, tortured and witnessing multiple murders.

FRANK! Looking so fine. Abs to die for. I was a bit shocked with the self-gratification. Wasn't expecting that. Not complaining. Just surprised me. I like that his character was not reduced to just the Third Wheel and has his own family backstory.

So no more group orgy scenes with the gang boss. Dang.

It hasn't been overt, but there have been a few times when Q seemed to look at Ryu in more than a brotherly way. and was jealous when he was with Zen and the others. Not sure we ever get a full confession, but sure seems like he's hot for him.

This wasn't my cup of tea. I watched for Phuwin, Satang and Poon. I watched most of the season on 2x. Didn't care for TanFang AT ALL. Didn't like Q's abrupt change from sullen and silent to super demonstrative. Far too many trips, festivals, outings, and montages. How many times does someone have to say "thank you for being by my side"? Apparently, multiple times... in every episode. Of course, the friendships and camaraderie are sweet and make the ensemble fun to watch, but I like more substance. Even the last scene with Dad was LAME. There was no discussion, simply putting food on each other's plates. Way to skip over the meat of a scene and just give us the dressing. The writing here was lazy and repetitive. I hope they find someone else to ship for Satang. He deserves a better acting partner. Poon and Mark could be okay, but I feel like they both need stronger partners to truly shine.

Same. When given several series at once, this would always be my first choice.

I really liked the movie version and I really like this version. I'd watch both - but maybe wait until the series finishes so you don't have any spoilers.

I agree, but that's just his personality. He's a gregarious extrovert, and he wasn't reading Kazuto's more reserved nature. They might be able to find a nice middle ground with some better communication from Kazuto.

Taeheon: 1
Usak:
Ryota:
Alan:
Dai:
Ikuo:
Shun:
Kazuto:: 1
Gensei:

This is some DRAMA! Kudos to the casting directors. These guys are fascinating! So much of it is scripted, but what's not is even better. This is why you don't date a 22 year old!

REPOSTED FROM THE MON-THURS VERSION...

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! I read the manga and thought it was slight and had zero character development. I also read the "plagiarized" English language novel (which the author now claims was inspired by the manga) and found it cute, but also needed character development. But neither prepared me for this. Hearing the inner thoughts of both boys and getting to understand their feelings made a huge impact. But the ACTING!!!! What these two actors convey with one hesitant glance spoke volumes. The curiosity, confusion, dawning realization of their feelings, confliction, misunderstanding, relief, anguish.... it was all written on their faces. I've never EVER seen the sexual awakening of a teenager portrayed as well. (And by sexual, I don't mean sex. There is NONE. The kisses are mostly horrible... but none of that is important.) As a gay teen myself, who did not know he was gay, nor understand his feelings, and was unable to reconcile my newly discovered sexuality with society's pressures, this hit home REALLY HARD. Beautiful, natural, realistic. Kudos also to the director, who allowed these actors to inhabit these characters so well. I will watch again and again.

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! I read the manga and thought it was slight and had zero character development. I also read the "plagiarized" English language novel (which the author now claims was inspired by the manga) and found it cute, but also needed character development. But neither prepared me for this. Hearing the inner thoughts of both boys and getting to understand their feelings made a huge impact. But the ACTING!!!! What these two actors convey with one hesitant glance spoke volumes. The curiosity, confusion, dawning realization of their feelings, confliction, misunderstanding, relief, anguish.... it was all written on their faces. I've never EVER seen the sexual awakening of a teenager portrayed as well. (And by sexual, I don't mean sex. There is NONE. The kisses are mostly horrible... but none of that is important.) As a gay teen myself, who did not know he was gay, nor understand his feelings, and was unable to reconcile my newly discovered sexuality with society's pressures, this hit home REALLY HARD. Beautiful, natural, realistic. Kudos also to the director, who allowed these actors to inhabit these characters so well. I will watch again and again.

Taishin annoyed me in this episode. He's a bit too clueless for my taste. Everything overwhelms him. Even when his sister said, go to the place where celebrities live to take pictures, he was dumbfounded. What's so hard to comprehend? I'm still enjoying the show, but not sure I can take 8 more episodes of such naivete.

Glad you're enjoying it! :)

No need to get mean.

We must be watching different shows, because the His Man I watch is nothing but editing and very little content.

These producers need to learn how to make a compelling tv show. More time is spent explaining things and showing boys sitting around doing nothing, than revealing things about the boys.

Taichi is one of my favorite characters in all of BL. And both actors, from the movie version and this series, portray him perfectly. Kobayashi's ability to go from skipping lightly across campus to crying over a hamburger are truly impressive. Can't wait for next week.

Wow. I'm loving this. An interesting group of guys. And we're getting a lot more depth than in the other dating shows. I actually love the commentary as well. They all seem truly engaged and give insightful comments.

I like Dai, but the way he pursues Shun gives me the creeps. He doesn't seem to "read the room". He's too aggressive, especially since he knows Shun is more reserved. I also get the feeling that a lot of his compliments are just recycled pickup lines. Probably not, but they just feel too forced. "You are very important to me." You've only known each other 4 days. How important can he be? If they are the only couple at the end I will be disappointed, but I'm looking forward to watching it all unfold.

Okay, I'm done.

Zen is such a whiny b*tch. And Ping is not up to the task.

Two trip and falls in one episode? UGH.

I know it's about to get juicy romantic, but I just can't put up with it anymore. DROPPED.

There's a different feel and pacing to this one that makes it stand out for me. Yoji is doing a great job. Subtle, yet totally clear in what he's feeling. Tiashin is still creepy, but a little less so as they become closer. I got a weird vibe on the bus and then when the old man appeared again., I heard Takara's warning loud and clear. And that shot of his hands on the briefcase at the end... so foreboding. Nice direction. Already anxious for Ep3.