A sweet simple low budget coming of age/coming out story. Not much to distinguish it from the pack, except maybe the rural setting. Not the best dialogue either. A bit repetitive and lacking real substance and layers The boys are obviously comfortable together after so many series, but Oak will never be a fav of mine, even though he has improved since his first few outings. I won't rewatch, but it's worth a viewing if you need a quick simple BL fix.
3 eps in and I'm enjoying it, mostly for Akira. Great facial expressions that convey so much of the complicated situation he is in. I don't care about age gap. I've always dated guys younger than me, and my current BF is 10 years younger. Of course, he's not 18. I understand why people are concerned about that. In the past I did date some very young guys, but it never lasted because they just didn't have the life experience or maturity but Shin seems mature and seems to know what he wants, and Akira is trying his best to hold him off. Love the small town feel, shopkeepers all knowing each other. Looking forward to seeing how this one plays out.
I'm bored. The pacing is a bit slow for me, especially for a sci fi mystery. I find the conversations lacking energy and while the MC are fine, I just want to see OhmNanon more. Not sure I will stick this one out, but I'll give it another episode or 2.
This series had its pros and cons, but one thing I can say is that all BL couples should watch this to learn how to kiss. There is a LOT of kissing here. Prolonged kissing. And these guys make it look REAL. I mean, it's obviously staged, film kissing, and there's no tongue or anything, but boy it made those scenes very hot. And Hao has the most intense, "I can barely control myself" look in his eyes during those sexy scenes. Very few do that better, If I watch again, I'll probably skip everything except the MC (and Tse Shou's Dad, who is fantastic - and I may have a bit of a Daddy crush on him). All in all, a decent series that has a unique setting, some deeper themes and the best kisses in BL.
i'm only on Ep 5, but they really make Fah out to be an ass. Instead of trying to do nice things for his love interest, he just steals his rival's lunch? Jerk. But Mesa just gets cuter every episode. Can't believe that guy is 30. Old enough for me to date!
Exactly the same as the first version yet so much better. Yin has improved dramatically. I almost couldn't watch him in the first version, or more correctly, I couldn't take my eyes off War. Now, I can't take my eyes off Yin. Their chemistry is some of the best I've seen. Naturally. They've spent over 2 years contemplating these characters and their relationship. Plot is cliche and far too familiar, but these two and all the boy candy surrounding them make it worth the watch.
Unlike many of you, I'm struggling. If it wasn't so short I would probably drop it, but the 3 eps are over before I know it. I am not believing either actor, I find the editing slow, staying too long on reactions so they become uncomfortable and Boss continues to creep me out. Smell your shirt? Ew. I'm waiting for some big reveal/secret like he's actually a 40 year old man or something. The remaining 8 eps are only about 25-30 minutes, so I'll finish the series, but it's not strong and not a fav.
i would have enjoyed other kiss scene as well. Lets hope they release a season 2 (with lots of kisses of course)
I thought the almost kiss was perfect. Japan is still a fairly homophobic country, so two grown men, just at the start of their real relationship, still uncertain and nervous, one whom is just realizing he might like men, out in public, would probably behave just as they did. It all felt perfectly in character and tone with the whole series. Plus, we got 2 beautiful kisses and a finger in Ep 4, so I have nothing to complain about.
i would have enjoyed other kiss scene as well. Lets hope they release a season 2 (with lots of kisses of course)
I'm 10 years older than my BF. There are lots of challenges and we see things differently based on our experiences, but so do every other couple who are exactly the same age. I agree with you, the younger you are, the more the age difference matters. The bigger challenge for us is our cultural differences. Raised half a wold apart makes our world views far different than the age gap.
That was delightful, start to finish. Love seeing a mature couple, a work place romance, meaningful dialogue, real character growth. Acting was so strong. I know nothing of Takeda Kouhai but hopefully he is a big star. He was very strong, subtle, nuanced and unaffected. I do wish we could get rid of the "running back to meet your disappearing lover" trope, but hey that's a minor quibble. I'll watch again and again, especially Ep4 for the finger-biting alone. Great mini-series.
This was a rough season. All the pain and heartache, loneliness and depression. It made for decent drama, but also made it a misery to watch. You knew you were in for more suffering every week, right up to Ep 9.
I agree with many, that the resolution lacked. I would have liked to see more growth from Ji Woo. His inability to articulate himself became increasingly frustrating. Even in the final scenes, when asked where the friendship bracelet is, he never answers the question. I'm not sure I could have taken him back for fear that the relationship would be exactly the same as the first time.
And while Ji Woo has a LOT of issues to work through, Seo Joon really needs to listen and learn to respect his partner. He never stops when Ji Woo tells him to. He needs constant approval to the point that he is overbearing and clingy.
While both actors are very strong, Woo Hyun far surpassed Kang Min this season, perhaps because Ji Woo did not really evolve that much, so he was forced to play the same emotions over and over. Am I crazy, or were his cheeks bloated and puffier than last season?
I found the editing quite distracting and hard to follow at times. All the flashbacks, scenes from the ancient past (did we need to see Ji Woo and his girlfriend holding hands in high school?). At times I had to watch scenes twice. Is this the past or the present, is this an old argument or new? And I think it made the season about 3 episodes longer than necessary.
My guess is S3 will be about Ho Min becoming an idol and falling in love - with his managers and agency trying to dissuade him or keep it a secret.
I love it because I loved S1 and both actors - and Jae Yong is fabulous (those clothes!). But I don't ever have to watch S2 again, and I would tell people to ONLY watch S1 if they asked.
Cute little mini series. A unique search for love, told in a fresh way. Glad I could binge in one go. A bit repetitive and therefore predictable. You knew he wasn't going to end up with anyone until #5. Got a little stalker feeling at one point, just targeting one guy after the other and sneaking around to spy on them. But it was all in good humor and therefore I took it as the fun they meant it to be. I loved the metaphors of each dessert for the appropriate moment. They were hopeful and inspiring messages for all. The fantasy sequences were more silly than sexy with their not so subtle innuendoes. Simple and quick enough to binge again one day.
Ep 4... out of the ballpark. Homerun! I wish Nozue could have had the courage to accept right away, but it's right in character for him to need time to process. But he DID kiss him back. A few times. So.... I didn't like all the edits at the end. Out the door, on the street, running. It was a bit too abrupt for a moment I wanted to sink in and feel the weight of, but that's just a minor quibble. This show is exceptional. Can't wait for the finale.
I don't think I would call this BL. It's a slice of life, coming of age, bromance. A student film or short film that just got cut into 4 parts (much of which was unnecessary flashback, IMO). And it's all delightful. Sweet, tender, honest, natural, real. It's filled with little moments that all add up to a wonderful whole. But it doesn't really address the relationship at all. I kinda think that's the point. These two acknowledge their feelings and then just go on, because that's what they would have done anyway, even without acknowledging their feelings. But it did make them feel emotionally stunted, like they were 8 and not 16. It made me long for a full length series, because with all the great side characters there could have been a lot of fun to be had. The great performances really made this stand out, and I will probably re-watch since it's so short and sweet and Sakura is just so adorable. But it's not the average fare, so don't go in expecting fall-into-a-kiss or squealing fangirls.
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I agree with many, that the resolution lacked. I would have liked to see more growth from Ji Woo. His inability to articulate himself became increasingly frustrating. Even in the final scenes, when asked where the friendship bracelet is, he never answers the question. I'm not sure I could have taken him back for fear that the relationship would be exactly the same as the first time.
And while Ji Woo has a LOT of issues to work through, Seo Joon really needs to listen and learn to respect his partner. He never stops when Ji Woo tells him to. He needs constant approval to the point that he is overbearing and clingy.
While both actors are very strong, Woo Hyun far surpassed Kang Min this season, perhaps because Ji Woo did not really evolve that much, so he was forced to play the same emotions over and over. Am I crazy, or were his cheeks bloated and puffier than last season?
I found the editing quite distracting and hard to follow at times. All the flashbacks, scenes from the ancient past (did we need to see Ji Woo and his girlfriend holding hands in high school?). At times I had to watch scenes twice. Is this the past or the present, is this an old argument or new? And I think it made the season about 3 episodes longer than necessary.
My guess is S3 will be about Ho Min becoming an idol and falling in love - with his managers and agency trying to dissuade him or keep it a secret.
I love it because I loved S1 and both actors - and Jae Yong is fabulous (those clothes!). But I don't ever have to watch S2 again, and I would tell people to ONLY watch S1 if they asked.