A very good Story!!
Everyone seems to be going crazy over the fact that this drama isn't "BL enough," and there's been a lot of bashing about the inclusion of a straight couple as a secondary pairing. While I understand the frustration — especially since the drama doesn't strictly follow the original material and apparently changes quite a lot of the story — the drama itself delivers a very good narrative, full of sweet and emotionally charged moments. You can clearly feel the characters’ struggles as they often find themselves watching the ones they love fall for someone else.
This isn’t like a typical Thai BL, where it feels like every guy naturally falls for another guy without question. Instead, Hessu in Class 2 presents a different, more bittersweet perspective: the reality of unrequited love, the genuine fear that being true to yourself might cost you dearly, and the painful experience of watching your desires slip further out of reach. Not every story is meant to offer a dreamlike fantasy — some are here to show us a fragment of harsher, more grounded realities, ones that might be far from what we wish for, but are nonetheless true.
There is absolutely no "straight-washing" here. The development of the straight couple is actually an important part of the narrative engine, driving the story and character growth. Personally, I found their presence grounding, giving the world a sense of realism and making the stakes of the characters’ secrets feel much more tangible.
Although almost all the side stories are barely developed — often serving only as background decoration or a quick breather between heavier scenes — the main story is strong! There’s no wasted time with fan service or pointless subplots just to fill the runtime. Every event moves the plot forward, leading to a conclusion that, while a bit rushed and barebones, was ultimately satisfying.
This is not a BL, this is a Love Story, and as such it delivers.
This isn’t like a typical Thai BL, where it feels like every guy naturally falls for another guy without question. Instead, Hessu in Class 2 presents a different, more bittersweet perspective: the reality of unrequited love, the genuine fear that being true to yourself might cost you dearly, and the painful experience of watching your desires slip further out of reach. Not every story is meant to offer a dreamlike fantasy — some are here to show us a fragment of harsher, more grounded realities, ones that might be far from what we wish for, but are nonetheless true.
There is absolutely no "straight-washing" here. The development of the straight couple is actually an important part of the narrative engine, driving the story and character growth. Personally, I found their presence grounding, giving the world a sense of realism and making the stakes of the characters’ secrets feel much more tangible.
Although almost all the side stories are barely developed — often serving only as background decoration or a quick breather between heavier scenes — the main story is strong! There’s no wasted time with fan service or pointless subplots just to fill the runtime. Every event moves the plot forward, leading to a conclusion that, while a bit rushed and barebones, was ultimately satisfying.
This is not a BL, this is a Love Story, and as such it delivers.
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