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Side note: I got so giggly happy when Nozue was eating the ice cream sundae with his boss and she was just dumbfounded.

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.

Oh my gosh. I thought I sneezed and missed something. Thanks.

Oh my gosh. I thought I sneezed and missed something. Thanks.

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.

That was boring as hell when it should have been steamier than ever. The slow pacing and 80s soap opera soundtrack did not help. I kinda want to watch more just to see if it gets better, but then again... no. It's just too ridiculous to waste time on. DROPPED.

So tender, raw and heartfelt. Such honest performances. Feels like a glimpse into someone's real life. Loving it.

First 2 eps are strong. War is amazing. I remember when I saw the En of Love version I was blown away by his acting, and he's doing another great job here. Vin has improved dramatically since then. You can feel his comfort and confidence in his acting now. Yes, there are some moments that are "less than", but overall both are really handling it well. Show looks great overall. LOTS and LOTS of cute boys everywhere. Where to look? I'm not triggered by the cheating storyline. Every couple needs conflict and this is a very common way to do that. I do wish Vee had not moved in so quickly, maybe been disappointed by his girl BEFORE he started flirting, but that comes from wishing his character took some time to develop and understand his feelings a bit more before acting on them. I got the impression he had not been with a man before Mark, so a bit of confusion and resistance would have been more natural and welcomed. Looking forward to more.

My heart rarely races, but that scene got me all flustered.

I actually felt dirty watching that scene. His body is so under developed that he looked like a pre-pubescent boy (despite the abundance of under arm hair) and I didn't like seeing him half naked.

It's a bit of a satire on the genre... not a REAL satire, but they are making fun of some of those same tropes that they have inserted - and that's what makes it pallatable to me - otherwise I would be annoyed as hell.

I find it funny that you talk about tops and bottoms, because we're lucky if we get kisses. What happens under the sheets in any BL is mostly a mystery - even if one seems more "submissive" you never know who tops whom. I've known plenty of fem tops and butch bottoms, so appearances don't really mean anything.

I feel exactly the same. Also, Mek toned it down a bit and that made the whole episode easier to watch.

Ep 3 and I've had to start watching at 1.5x. The direction is really poor. We go from day to night in the next scene. Acting not so good either. Not a single tear in the last scene where Fah was supposedly weeping. Those kisses looked like two pieces of dry toast touching each other. And the scene with Dao and Kluen, when Dao is in bed fully dressed in a button down shirt and dress pants. Not sure I'll be able to stick it out for the remainder, even at 1.5x speed.

no i don't. sorry

Feels about 2 years too late for this type of lockdown/quarantine show. Hard for these actors since they're alone, reacting to no one IRL. Neither has great charisma and there's no chemistry, not that there could be since they never appear together. Yes, obvious comparisons to the "other" show, including the exercise bit, which feels like a direct lift from that script. Feels like they could have tried a little harder to make this one more unique. Not sure I'll stick it out.

Was not expecting this. A BL series with mid-life crisis themes? (I'm sorry but saying you're an old man at 39 made me laugh). I originally thought Togawa wanted Nozue's job and that's why he was throwing him all of those shady looks. My bad. Togawa is whipped! Nozue is so clueless but in an authentic way. It's adorable. I like how you could easily mistake their interest in each other for simple office friends. That Togawa is clever. Use his insecurities to get into his life, help him through his crisis with a bit of new-age "wisdom" and make him fall in love with you. You're the man!

The acting is subtle and nuanced and both characters are very mature. It's refreshing and makes me want to never watch another Uni BL again. This is something I could watch 15 episodes but I guess I'll just have to watch these 5 over and over. Can't wait to see how it progresses.