FrankIncese

Hmm. I'll have to rewatch the special ep. Didn't notice that.

So many things in this episode annoyed me. As everyone says, no calls or texts for a year? Then the lamest examples of not just saying, "Want to grab a coffee later?" Several DAYS go by and they haven't even talked? No coffee breaks or lunches or dinners available for either of them? I mean, he walked into the office one morning and by the time he left ONE meeting, everyone from the office had gone home? Invite him to your home, but don't talk the entire time you're walking there? Then the stupid shrine and calendar and of course he can't say to his mentee, "I'll come to your place to see the stupid iguana tomorrow, I'm busy right now. " Thank god there's only one ep left. This has gone downhill and that hill wasn' t very tall to begin with.

Maybe. But as I stated, without strong characters they aren't drawing me into the narrative, be it documentary, diary or "life". I'd be happy to go along on any of those rides if there were compelling characters to go along with.

Me too! I was so excited reading all the glowing comments and then I thought, do I have a brain injury?

Not bad, not great. No real reason for this. Two guys meet, help mend their heartbreak with beers and anonymous sex. Felt like a school project, trying to infuse insight with some cliche quotes.

An interesting idea, but audiences engage with character. If you can't get that across for one single character in an hour, then you've lost your audience (at least this audience). I'm glad you're enjoying it.

Perhaps I'm watching a different series than everyone else, but that first episode was CRAP. I learned ZERO about any character, except one guy is a germaphobe. I guess it's an indictment of the industry and that's fine, but 99% of the dialogue was throw away lines that did not reveal any character motivation at all. It's beautifully shot, some gorgeous boys, some hot kissing and skin but I can't sit through 20 episodes of this. DROPPED.

i watched on blparadise, not sure where it's its streaming

This sudden shift in Yanase was weird. I guess Benji really played with his mind, but calling himself useless and untalented seems way out of character and entirely untrue. If he's such a lousy CG artist (as Benji claims), then why is Benji so set on hiring him away? And why are there a hundred articles written about his genius?

Toshiki seems so llimited in his acting abilities, or he's been asked to play this character as one-note. I don't find him or the character appealing at all. Glad there's only 2 short episodes left.

I'm confused. Talay's character doesn't make sense to me. One minute he's obsessed with finding Tul, the next he's complacent and saying, "I'm fine living here and maybe one day I'll find my portkey." Literally one scene later. Also, he was obviously gay in his real world, but when a guy offers him a bit of food or pretends to kiss him on the cheek, he gets all freaked out. Even AFTER he says, "If you're my portkey I'll be okay with it." You'll be OKAY with it? Why wouldn't you freaking jump for joy no matter who the portkey is? You've found your way back to your real life. I wouldn't care if my portkey was Donald Trump or Rasputin. If you're gonna get me back to my real life, then I'm gonna stick with you. I also don't like how they don't even TRY to pretend they are their alternate role. I dated THAT girl? Like your friends wouldn't be suspicious if you didn't remember a girl you had "stolen" and dated? And the rules of finding this portkey and everything about getting back to your real life just seem so arbitrary and loose. First rule of fantasy screenwriting... know the rules. Here they just want to do whatever will service the BL plot (which they're not doing very well). Unfortunately for me, I like all the actors, so I'll stick with a bit more, but unless things really start making sense, I'm gonna drop it.

Ridiculous and over the top and so much fun. I could not take his extreme reactions in a full length series but for these two eps it was hilarious. But I would actually love a full length series where he paired couples each week and we got to see the differences between real life and his imagined fantasies, just without the full body convulsions every time haha. A very fun watch that should delight BL fans even though it not a traditional BL. Still worth the watch and a possible rewatch.

Should have stopped at Episode 0. This is really 2 entirely different series that shouldn't even be called the same. Characters don't act the same, looks totally different. Writing is much worse. DROPPED.

So true. He obviously cares for Kim, so the reaction to Pam's appearance was way out of proportion. I remember in high school my girlfriend broke up with me because I liked hanging out with my friends too much. So I guess immature people DO have immature reactions and make immature decisions, but the writers could do better than this.

I only stayed for this one because the eps were so short. but it felt very high school arts project to me. The acting was not good. I know it's hard in isolation, but other series have shown you can get past that. The writing was not very strong. I knew Boss was hiding something very early and it just made me dislike him. He was clingy and needy and manipulative, didn't respect Tono's boundaries or morals. It was all uncomfortable. I never got the impresson these two were in love at all. I was sure the reveal was going to be something more extreme, but I guess they couldn't get a happy ending unless it was as simple as acne. I'm kinda mad at myself for not dropping. Definitely won't watch again.

I agree. The only part I've liked so far was when they were enjoying their relationship.

Ep 4 was so sweet. Akira rooting for Shin got me teary. Asuka has me so curious. I can't figure out his motivation. And the preview for next week really complicates things. Sensei is back, the girl is back, a boy is back... Can't wait.

This was always kinda mediocre and now I'm just bored. I get so confused with the whole "we are not official" thing. They've been dating for a couple of weeks and seemingly have slept together, but they're not official? And they've never said "I like you"? Isn't it implied when you start dating someone that you like them? Now with all the ex lovers coming into play and Mek's freak out at the confession, I think I may be done with this one. Maybe I'll binge when the series is finished and I can watch at 2x.

I'm with you. I was just gonna post the "so glad this is over" post.

I'm only halfway through the first episode and I already feel like I've watched 4 hours. It's so slow. A huge Fluke fan, and I have liked Ohm in the past, but he's lifeless here. Comatose. They've taken the zombie bit too literally. I may come back and binge a few at 2x but for now I'm gonna drop.

This is interesting so far. A bit slow paced. Some of the forced calls/dates are awkward, seemingly just for the sake of making "interesting" tv. None of them seem comfortable with themselves, let alone others. Too many awkward silences amongst them all. It's as if no one has ever been in a social situation before. I know part of that is the culture, and part of it is being forced to live with a bunch of strangers specifically with the aim of finding love, but still they should be able to hold conversations. And not every conversation needs to be "who else do you like in the house". I'd NEVER ask that question. First, none of my business. Second, I don't want to know if it's not me or if it's the guy that I like. That's just begging for unnecessary drama. All of them are cute. But I haven't gotten enough of their individual personalities to know any of them, or who fits with whom, or whom I would pick. I like the drag performer. He's my type physically. He seems relaxed, but still a bit shy. But Eun Chan is such a lost puppy that I have a big crush on him as well.