FrankIncese

Somebody kiss me like that!

This was unexpected. Doesn't feel like anything else despite some familiar tropes. Acting is phenomenal. Jeon Jong Seo is amazing. What a great character, as well. Moon Sang Min is captivating. I've read that there is no BL romance, but I am enjoying this so far, so I will stick it out and see where it goes.

I think they have done a really good job of taking the typical naive/scared/introvert from every BL and making him a grown man with realistic reactions and emotions and behavior. I love the Hiro character and Shunya's performance really makes him feel fully dimensional. And, for once, I feel his slow acceptance of Kai is actually progressing in a realistic fashion (at least for this character).

The dialogue in Ep 5 about missing so much of his life just to focus on work felt like something so many of us might feel, and to see how that has adversely affected his mental health is something important that they shine a light on.

This show is not 100% perfect, but I am really enjoying it so far.

Pacing was slow. Most of what they show in the first episode was entirely unnecessary to the story. If every episode has this much filler then I don't think I'll last beyond ep2. I'll give it one more ep before dropping.

NOPE

Cute. Short. Sweet. Fluffy. A nice distraction.

Thank you. After reading all the comments I realized I was a bit too literal and dim about the whole thing. Helps tremendously to understand this. A bit embarrassed it slipped past me. Did not know about isekai, thank you for the info. I'll watch with new understanding net time. :)

I'm getting bored. Everything is fine, but I'm just not getting drawn in by the characters. I don't find either lead character that compelling or interesting, or someone I would want to get to know, so I'm less invested in their journeys. I may come back to this at a later date, but for now taking a break from this one.

YAY! I can't wait to read it!!!!!!

Ummmm. Okay. You might want to read your posts again, though. You ARE leaving negative comments, just not about a show. About REAL people. With REAL feelings. You called them immature, obsessive, insecure, and ASSUME you know their motives. Then you call them absurd, illogical, and insecure (again, and a 3rd time). Personally, I'd rather someone call a fictional show crap then attack real people, but hey that's just me. Enjoy Cherry Magic!

Overall, I enjoyed it. Loved the Toki character. Always love a tough guy with a soft heart. Even his over-the-top reactions were funny. Would have liked a bit more with the friends, especially the step-brothers story, but with only 8 eps, was best they focus on Toki/Sahara and then Nekoto. Even though the characters and actors are only a couple of years apart, Kizu Takumi LOOKS much older to me, so while I didn't have an issue with the age gap "on paper", every time I saw the two of them together I got a strange vibe. It just felt like a 30 year old with a teen, which is a bit creepier than a 20 year old with a teen. At the end of the day, it's fiction and fantasy, so it didn't bother me that much. I liked the first few eps better than the ending, so I'll probably watch those again.

"The purpose of storytelling is to transport the audience to a world of hope and happiness."
NO. The purpose of storytelling is to enlighten us and give us insight into the human condition. Tragic or hopeful, there is always something to learn from every story. But lucky for you, there are plenty of HEA BL's out there to satisfy your need for fantasy. Enjoy them all!

Thank you for this. I wish I was as insightful!

Thank you for this. I wish I was as insightful!

I enjoyed this. All the boys and characters are just too sweet and adorable. Even that brat, Chun Sang Won. One man should not be that handsome. It felt very relaxed and natural and just filled me with flutters. But I did find the game elements somewhat confusing and had trouble understanding why certain things happened. All those system errors and changes felt more contrived for the plot than something that might actually happened if he played the game. Also, while I'm happy for the happy ending, it's also kind of unsatisfying, since it's only "in the game". But I'll probably watch this again for the heart swelling feels.

I enjoyed but found all the time/universe skips to be confusing. It never felt like 3 different parallel universes to me. Simply felt like one story told in 3 different time periods. Enjoyable, but somehow not satisfying.

I am 100% with you. After this week's episode, I don't feel compelled to watch any more.

Ouch. That was painful. DROPPED.

First 2 eps were as good as I was hoping. Not your typical premise or characters. Acting was good. Well shot. The boys are all too beautiful for words. I'm always curious how the alternate reality BLs will play out into a satisfying ending, so I'm looking forward to more.

There were some great moments in Ep6. Tay nailed it. I like a lot of the acting, and characterizations (Junior aside, although he had a great scene in Ep5 where he comforted Min, so when he's not mugging he's got the chops). But halfway through the series and I'm finding it hard not to just watch the JBL instead. Not gonna drop it, but not in love either.