This story is great and seems like it should go on for a long time. I did not read posts too much talking about…
In the book there is a 10-year time leap. The narrative in the book ends 30 days after the confession scene and then we're brought forward by 10 years to get a sense of how everyone is doing. (And they're all doing very, very well...) (Sorry, small spoiler there. :)
I'm absolutely in love with this serie, the cast, the story, everything (even the flashback, it was too cute)!…
I really want a good IttPai kiss as well. I'm a little bothered by the way the trailer stages the "almost kiss" between them, with Marc leaning into Win, because it looks precisely like that: staged. The expression on Marc's face makes it seem like he's embarrassed and holding back laughter. Hopefully by the time they filmed the confession scene the guys were comfortable enough to do it properly.
The way the kiss is described in the book is pretty romantic and intense. It will be interesting to see what approach they take in the series. I doubt it will be at the same level, but I hope it's at least believable and sweet.
The leads have some of the worst chemistry I’ve seen. The baker guy’s charisma is as flat as a pancake.
And am I supposed to feel invested in that dude Soda who’s flirting with his ex while planning to marry another guy? Why have a second couple that includes someone so smarmy?
Soda’s fiancé should pair up with Kyan the singer.
haven't seen you around...enjoying the new BLs we have coming out?
Hi! It's been a bit overwhelming but that's not a complaint. It's like there's a new episode of at least one series every day of the week -- something unimaginable at this time last year. (And this is all with COVID hanging over us.)
Okay, I’m intrigued now. Has the book been translated to Eng?
I'm working on an edit of the confession scene taken from a rather shaky translation. (I love it that much.) If you're willing to wait a bit I can share the finished product with you.
It would be impossible for the series to cover the entire book, since the book extends at least ten years beyond everyone's time at university.
If (as I suspect) the series will end with the confession scene or shortly thereafter, then there's plenty of time in the remaining episodes to get there. The buildup to the confession is not a standard BL thing at all, nor is the confession itself. While the freshys carry out their community service and other orientation activities things will start to happen that surprise you (and surprise Pai too ... that boy is going to wonder what the hell is happening lol)
With this in mind I think the early episodes of the series haven't been a complete waste of time. It was important to establish how deeply hurt Pai becomes after getting his hopes up that he could be close to Itt. Both his attraction to Itt and his grief over having failed to keep the friendship are feelings that he dares not show. He keeps them tightly guarded and comes to believe that he is a person who will never, ever find love. At the age of 19 he is already expecting to die all alone when he's older. What a tragic thing for someone so young.
If the series does any justice to the book, the way Pai is finally freed from that will be very moving. On the other hand, it's possible that they'll decide that it's too much of an acting challenge for Win and script the scene a little differently.
It feels so fresh and positive, and the cast is so sweet. Really good-looking too! I'd like to shake the hand of whoever did the casting .. well, not shake hands, but maybe bump elbows instead.
This is such a good analysis of the drama and the characters. Tan/oil’s relationship is what drew me to this…
This is the nicest response to a post that I've ever gotten. Thank you so much!
I saw in Episode 5 (and one of the Episode 5 Director's Cuts) that Voice's approach in dealing with It's temperamental nature is quite patient and sensitive. I think their pairing might also end up surprising us by going deeper than usual.
I like your review! I honestly wonder if people would still praise this show as they do if it didn’t include…
Thank you, and you're right!
There's also a posse of people who are promoting Pinoy series in general so this one benefits from their support as well. I've gotten on their bad side with my opinions.
The explosion of Pinoy BL series is a welcome phenomenon but for me this one is unwatchable.
I just read the confession scene in the book and let me tell you, if the series is able to put even half of that on the screen it will be one of the most touching confessions in any series.
So, stick with it, fam! There might be some wonderful rewards ahead.
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The way the kiss is described in the book is pretty romantic and intense. It will be interesting to see what approach they take in the series. I doubt it will be at the same level, but I hope it's at least believable and sweet.
And am I supposed to feel invested in that dude Soda who’s flirting with his ex while planning to marry another guy? Why have a second couple that includes someone so smarmy?
Soda’s fiancé should pair up with Kyan the singer.
It's been a great escape during tough times. :)
If (as I suspect) the series will end with the confession scene or shortly thereafter, then there's plenty of time in the remaining episodes to get there. The buildup to the confession is not a standard BL thing at all, nor is the confession itself. While the freshys carry out their community service and other orientation activities things will start to happen that surprise you (and surprise Pai too ... that boy is going to wonder what the hell is happening lol)
With this in mind I think the early episodes of the series haven't been a complete waste of time. It was important to establish how deeply hurt Pai becomes after getting his hopes up that he could be close to Itt. Both his attraction to Itt and his grief over having failed to keep the friendship are feelings that he dares not show. He keeps them tightly guarded and comes to believe that he is a person who will never, ever find love. At the age of 19 he is already expecting to die all alone when he's older. What a tragic thing for someone so young.
If the series does any justice to the book, the way Pai is finally freed from that will be very moving. On the other hand, it's possible that they'll decide that it's too much of an acting challenge for Win and script the scene a little differently.
I really hope they go for it!
I guess this means that It won't be smooching with Voice in 'Friends Forever' ^_^
I saw in Episode 5 (and one of the Episode 5 Director's Cuts) that Voice's approach in dealing with It's temperamental nature is quite patient and sensitive. I think their pairing might also end up surprising us by going deeper than usual.
There's also a posse of people who are promoting Pinoy series in general so this one benefits from their support as well. I've gotten on their bad side with my opinions.
The explosion of Pinoy BL series is a welcome phenomenon but for me this one is unwatchable.
So, stick with it, fam! There might be some wonderful rewards ahead.