FreshKicks

I suggest that the people engaged in the big argument look into "childhood as a social construct". Depending on when and where you were born, and what social class you occupy, your idea of what defines a child will vary -- if indeed the concept even exists. Historically speaking, the notion of childhood is a relatively new one. There was a time when at age 14 or so a kid might start working in a factory to earn their keep.

I think people are drawn to age as the determining factor because the number of years you've been alive is an inarguable figure, whereas it's difficult to argue other aspects such as emotional maturity and the others mentioned above. I think those who want to be right no matter what will point to age and feel it's mission accomplished. I myself am not so sure.

I came out late due to my religious background. When I was 21 I dated a 17yo for about six months. He approached me first. I had graduated college younger than most, and he had entered the same college as a freshman earlier than most. We met when I'd gone back to campus to visit friends who were still there. The kicker is that I'd had limited experience being out while he'd been out since age 13, and while we were together I was the immature one. I'm sure it contributed to him breaking up with me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I perceive Shin to have a high EQ compared to Akira. Not that he's a marvel of maturity, but in some ways he has his shit together much more than Akira does. Nonetheless, I think some people would say it would be impossible for Shin to press an advantage in pursuing Akira because of his chronological age, no matter how emotionally mature he is, and that Akira is at fault for letting Shin continue for even one second without shutting him down completely.

But what changed the day that Shin became 18 to suddenly make it okay for Akira to return his feelings? That whole birthday episode drove home to me how absurd things can get with this debate.

I think the only thing holding them back is Phayu's father. It would help if he told Rain about that, but then again, that would get rid of all the tension in their relationship and that would be no fun haha.

To answer one of your questions, "Yes, he did ..." 🤪

I hope we'll get Pie and Phet's back story because right now Pie just seems like a moody a-hole, and having him suddenly warm up to Phet needs to make sense.

Peterpan, who plays Phayu, ships Rain and Phayu as much (or more) than anyone. If you're not following him on Twitter you're missing out.

https://twitter.com/peterpanzz_w

I came here hoping to find this comment. As soon as she asked who Smart is, I knew we were in trouble.

Looks as though Episode 4 will be the "Episode 11" of this series.

LMAO ... so far she seems like an evil princess in the making

I believe Fluke is the closest thing we have to a legend in BL. Even more so than all the GMMTV couples that everybody's crazy about. Plus he's out as gay. I bet he's a tough cookie irl.

Still, I think the writing in this series does him a disservice. The "apple" thing is just cringy, and they have him fainting all over the place like he's the damsel in distress in a 1940s movie. He's capable of much more and it bothers me to see him so underutilized.

I think one reason people prefer RainPhayu is that the story is coherent and has no fantasy element like the magic apples or that shrub that Kim grows in the walk-in refrigerator. It's a familiar trope done well.

It also doesn't hurt that RainPhayu is sizzling with sexual energy. I'm finding it hard to imagine Ohm's character getting frisky with anybody, so I'm hoping that the KimSun relationship reaches a turning point that makes it more compelling.

In telling Phayu to live life on his own terms, I think Rain is asking him to stop thinking of himself as a servant and open himself up to Rain as a potential partner. It's so obtuse, though, so it could easily be misunderstood.

But, at the same time Rain shouldn't flirt by using his "master" status to force Phayu into situations that make Phayu uncomfortable, just to see if he can make Phayu give in. For Phayu to defy his father to the point of being in a relationship with the son of their employer would be a big f'in deal. I don't know if Rain realizes that yet.

Really, though, was Phayu resorting to a little "self-help" there in the shower? Those curled toes got me wondering.... 😄😄😄😄

I am so over Sun's fainting spells. They don't make me feel concerned, they're just annoying.

Its $7.99/month, but it also lets you watch "War of Y", so I think of it as one dollar per episode of each series

I'm hoping maybe you can tell me .. I'm registered on Bilibili but when I go to the site to search for the series, it doesn't come up. Is there some kind of trick to finding their series on there? I had the same problem when I first tried to search for "The Best Friend". Thanks!

I bought an AIS Play membership

While this is no "180 Degrees Latitude", the sexual tension is almost unbearable. The director seems to have a thing for hands wandering down Noh's abs. Those abs might deserve their own casting credit haha.

Do you think Phayu finally got the message when Rain grabbed his hand and urged it downward? LOL

When they were lying shirtless on the bed with no blanket (clever, Rain!), it reminded me of the scene in "My Gear and Your Gown" (book version) where Itt secretly manipulates Pai into spending the night with him in a cold classroom. They end up cuddling to stay warm. That was the only thing missing in today's episode.

Added bonus: no orchestra scene.... 😄😄😄

I can hear all the other Rain-Phayu fangirls squealing along with me ...

Finally they get a generous helping of the episode, and oh my goodness! The series seems to be making up for lost time. Makes me wonder if the producers are responding to viewer feedback.

The rest of my comment behind the spoiler.

Earth and Santa are in the first story in “7 Project”.

I’ve heard they’re a couple irl but have never seen real proof of that. In the BL industry you never know.

That first glimpse of In at the beginning of the episode.... good lord, what a gorgeous man.

I think Inn is referring to his relationship with Wang's father.

And why did Wang (who never cries anymore) suddenly look like he was about to? I think maybe he took that to mean that Inn wouldn't let him get too close.

As I said below, starting with Toy not giving Q a ride to the airport and a taxi ride that took so long that the sunny afternoon had turned to night, I got the feeling that something disrupted the filming of the series to the extent that they could no longer get the two lead actors on the set at the same time.

They did what they could to simulate a reunion at the end, but the blacked-out screen during the key moment when X answered the door makes me think they were in a real bind with very few options. Maybe that's also why the number of episodes was suddenly reduced.