FrankIncese

It's true in many cultures, especially Asian cultures to call adults "Aunt/Uncle". I only have 1 actual nephew and I'm called Uncle by all of my friends' children.

I'm with you. At first, I was all in, loving the pacing, the unique storytelling, natural dialogue. But 6 eps in and suddenly, we get a conversation about politics? Now is not the time. I didn't need the last two episodes to get saucier, I'm fine with prolonged teases, I just needed it to go somewhere. Momentum. Building to a climax. As you said, the major revelation was exactly what we had been expecting.

PS: You use the crutch on the side of the leg that's broken, not on your good leg.

I'm in the middle on this one. Some stuff I like, some stuff I hate. It's fantasy fluff. Delivers everything you expect and usually in exactly the way you expect it.

Wish writers would follow through on what they set up. "I'm gonna make you fall for me" but then one episode later that's forgotten, and then 3 episodes later, "Oh crap, I forgot I was supposed to make you fall for me."

Please retire the "you belong to me" trope. It's so degrading. No one belongs to anyone. No one is property.

I did NOT need a suppository scene!!

What I will say is, someone taught these boys how to kiss. Take notes, BL producers... with your tongues!

Ep 5 got me. I love how these two actually express their feelings, after much internal debate - and always clear the air. I find Amagi more and more endearing. I see a lot of complaints about the acting, but I think he captures a 15 year olds geeky awkwardness so well. He's an adorable dork. His body goes in 10 different directions at the same time, and the last shot where Takara is holding hands with the very young Amagi portrayed that perfectly. He's still that little kid. Yes, this is highly stylized and there is no plot except how these two come to understand each other more and more but I'm all in. Adorable.

The boys are all so charismatic it's a delightful watch. Yes, some plot holes. Some things rushed and unresolved. But I loved spending time with these boys and will certainly revisit from time to time. Big love to the Xu Qi Zhang's mother. The mom we all want! So sweet.

My guess is the student council plot will return. I think they wanted to get them close, so this could "tear them apart" for a bit. But that's just a guess.

The cross-dressing... they better address that in some way. I agree with... Mike? not sure who said it... that maybe Ray dressed this way just because the ex wanted him to. But even so THAT should be addressed, especially since his new love interest started liking him when he was cross-dressing.

I have to believe the BL police fine any show that does NOT have a SAC. Otherwise, there is no explanation for why it's in virtually every show.

We should create a trope Bingo game... SAC, minor injury/first aid, reaching for the seat belt, an act of God forcing them to spend the night together (i.e., my apartment flooded), bitter ex girlfriend... BINGO!

Thank you. Sometimes I feel like I'm watching a different show than everyone else but it takes all kinds, I guess.

I enjoyed this quite a lot. Mainly for Kusakawa Takuya. Normally, I would have gotten tired of Akira's behavior, his inability to act, his hesitance and reticence. How stuck he was for literally the entire series. But Takuya is so charming and brings great warmth and comedy to the character. I found him incredibly natural and realistic and he made me buy into Akira's flaws and accept them as being right for the character for so, so long. Shin, on the other hand, always bothered me. A bit too stalker-ish for me. I found him a little creepy. Yes, he's what you want in a love interest, in theory, but he made me uncomfortable. Asuka was delightful. Another charming performance. Loved the way they started him off slightly antagonistic but quickly turned him into their champion. His own love story was decidedly light and I'm not sure what he saw in his love interest other than someone who seemed to be comatose. But hey, different strokes. I also loved the Sensei character. Quirky, odd but ultimately a good mentor. It does lag in the middle, but still worth a watch.

I'm intrigued. Here's an example of non-linear story-telling that actually works and allows you to follow along and understand whats happening and when.

The film quality seems to be subpar, or everything is washed out. Makes it look like it was filmed in the 70s. Maybe that's on purpose?

Wish there was a bit more background score. Sometimes I felt it dragged a bit and if they had some eerie or suspenseful music it would have helped.

Speaking of music, this OST singer is ON FIRE. Gives Prince a run for his money with that falsetto. Amazing vocals.

Looking forward to this one.

First ep was not very interesting or engaging. I guess the whole, "everyone hooking up with everyone" is kinda unique, but none of the characters really grabbed me. Comedy was forced and not that funny. A couple of cuties, but they're in the minor roles and one of them seems to have a crush on a girl, so not enough to keep me coming back. DROPPED.

While this is super fluffy and over the top it's also got this deeper, emotional side that I find very realistic and natural. Getting their inner dialogue shows the vulnerabilities of both characters, which is what saves it, especially since Takara is outwardly so cold and emotionless. But we get to understand what's beating underneath that hard exterior from those monologues. I'm head over heels for this show and this odd couple.

A very typical BL. Decent, not great performances. Smart is so damn cute, although a lot of the times his eyes look so sleepy I kept waiting for him to nod off mid-scene. There were big plot holes that could have easily been fixed or explained and a major miss in Ep 5. He confesses in his song, and it's never addressed properly. No resolution. And the final scene just gets cut mid-smile. Very disappointing. I understand they may have run out of funding, but just one scene in an empty hallway where they say, "Congrats and BTW about that song..." and a hug "I like you too" and it would have been much better. Hoping this was like En of Love and may become a full series in the future.

Like many, I thought the movie version would clear up some things. A few. Mainly because I think this was a better sub. But still in the last half hour it falls apart and we're left to assume a bunch of things and believe that "all is forgiven" with one cup of coffee and gimbap. Eom Se Ung is incredible and I'll watch him in anything. Bum Jun comes off just as he is... an idol with limited acting ability. Part of that is the character and direction, I am sure. But he's like a zombie half the time, expressionless and and passionless. I like @Bearr's theory (below), but with just a few minor tweaks the writers could have conveyed all of that (or whatever their actual intention was), instead of choosing to make no sense at all. So close to good, but yet so far away. Eom Se Ung where are you now?

Are Boun's tattoos real or make-up?

These 20 minutes fly by faster than any other. At the end of each episode, I scream "That's it?!?!" I want more. Since Taiwan does not ship its couples the way Thailand does, chances are we won't get to see these two together after this. :-( I 'm already mourning the end of this fluff.

Not my cup of tea. DROPPED.

3 eps in and this is on the lighter/fluffier side, but I think the characters are intriguing. Amagi is such an awkward goofball, but Oriyama has found a way to play it subtly and naturally. Takara may be a bit too reserved, and I do think this is where Sato falls short. We should be able to see him processing and thinking, even if he doesn't react. However, at least he does finally give some sort of response that lets you know he has thought it through. And he's very thoughtful and kind in his responses. I loved the discussion about sex, how Amagi was brave enough to say he was embarrassed and how he was still willing to be "taught" and do his best. He didn't see Takara as a pervert (as in most BL with virgin MC) - and then how Takara was respectful enough to respond appropriately. Nothing groundbreaking here, but I'm a big fan of open communication in BL, so I'm here for it.

As in “actor”. He’s able to play a part convincingly. Unlike the performance he gives here.

Oh ok. I do remember that bathroom scene. I guess since I experienced far worse it didn’t really resonate as bullying, just a one time remark. And Ayan felt justified getting his mom involved? Hmm.

Perhaps I missed something, but I don't remember seeing Thua being bullied. When did that happen? He seems well adjusted, just nerdy and slightly introverted, so I was surprised Ayan felt the need to "help" him. And am I right assuming his help is to "out" him to his mother? Or is there a problem with the step dad? Or is it the bullying that I don't remember happening?