Episode 10. The situation between them continues to frustrate me, especially the ending of the episode. It’s so emotionally draining, and yet I can’t stop watching because it keeps me in suspense. It’s very possible that this isn’t really a BL at all, but simply a human, romantic, fairly realistic drama—and maybe that’s exactly why it’s so unusually frustrating.
In this episode, once again, there’s a complete lack of communication, along with anxiety on both sides. Neither of them is capable of saying what he actually thinks or feels. And when Wataru finally does say how he feels—while drunk—he doesn’t get the response he was hoping for("Nothing") which would have simply been something comforting and loving.
Chiharu seems to do everything possible to ruin things, and somehow it never quite works. Meanwhile, Wataru becomes increasingly anxious and obsessive about him, to the point where he can’t even move forward from where they left off. Chiharu could have given him such a simple, reassuring response: that he’s sorry he has to leave again, or that he knows it hurts Wataru, but he has to go abroad to study.
What I find especially interesting is how completely Chiharu ’s role has reversed. He was the one who originally pushed for a situation in which he would receive love from Wataru. He was the person who seemed to want nothing more than to be with him. And now he is constantly running away, while Wataru is the one chasing after him. Their roles have completely switched.
On some level, I really can’t stand Chiharu . I even wonder whether part of my reaction has to do with the fact that he’s so beautiful and attractive, and whether that’s somehow part of the pattern. Do very attractive people sometimes behave like this because they know they have options? He seems to know that the whole world is waiting for him, and Wataru has almost become an obstacle in his way.
That’s only my theory based on the way he’s behaving right now, of course. It’s entirely possible that everything will change later on.
Just to put into perspective how insane the buzz for Popular Serizawa Acts Weird Around Me is right now, and that…
I’d rather preserve Japan as it is. I wish it weren’t so popular outside of Japan. All this exposure is causing damage and changing the face of Japan. I really hate seeing it happen
In old interviews, he said misogynistic things: https://x.com/jokergatack/status/2081274487681491056/photo/1
Leave him alone and back off already. Stop attacking people who haven’t done anything to you. You don’t care about human rights—you’re just spreading lies about him.
I saw English news about what he said, so of course I had to look up what he actually said in Japanese. A couple…
I wouldn’t be surprised if there were some malicious attempt by vindictive individuals or hostile groups to ruin his life. What he said was completely reasonable. He’s being unfairly targeted and wronged for no reason. This harassment has to stop.
I find it hard to believe that Japanese fans are attacking him and that this isn’t some kind of Western movement going after actors who haven’t done anything wrong. It’s absolutely disgraceful how they hound innocent people and try to ruin their lives. If he doesn’t want to play a certain role, that is entirely his right. This has to stop.
I didn’t like Sing Harit in his previous series, and I couldn’t imagine Chimon in gay relationship either. But Sing Harit seems more mature here. His look has changed, the way he speaks has changed, and he feels like a different actor. Suddenly, I really want them to become a couple.
I hope they’re not just messing with us, because they barely seem to get any screen time.
Cheewa isn't just a nerd, he's probably neurodivergent (autism). And many of them do act and speak like him.
I don’t think that’s what the screenwriter intended. In any case, autism isn’t associated with robotic speech either. Quite the opposite-autistic people can be very emotional and expressive, both in the way they speak and in their behavior.
I watched Episode 6 live, and it was such a beautiful episode, as usual. I didn’t expect that ending at all. I thought it would be resolved in the usual “I love you too” kind of way, but instead it ended with, “I’m not sure. Maybe we can figure it out together,” and I thought that was really good.
What I especially like is the way they’re developing this storyline because it doesn’t feel standard or predictable. That response also fit Sota’s character perfectly because he’s such a thoughtful and level-headed person.
Sota has become one of my favorite characters, and the actor portrays him so perfectly. He really captures everything about the character.
Ep 2 There’s something really sweet about the male lead. He feels very natural, his acting is excellent and authentic, and he’s very charming. The second male lead is doing a great job too, but I think they went a bit too far with his robotic way he speaks. Even people who are very rational and intellectual still speak like human beings. They may come across as cold sometimes, but they still talk normally. Here, it feels a little exaggerated. In the first episode it was really cute, but in the second episode it started to bother me a little. I really hope the way he speaks softens as the series goes on.
Overall, there’s something very sweet about the series, and I also really like the production style. It feels more traditional and clean, almost more like a film, rather than the style you often see in GMMTV series with all the flashy visuals and constant facial close-ups. This is filmed in a more old-school style, and I appreciate that much more.
I also really like that neither of them dyed their hair. It makes a big difference visually. That’s one of the things I like most about productions like this — it feels much more authentic.
7-+ I finished the series.I really like Sawamura and watch all of his romantic dramas. He’s great. The female lead was excellent as well, and beautiful. it was worth watching.
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In this episode, once again, there’s a complete lack of communication, along with anxiety on both sides. Neither of them is capable of saying what he actually thinks or feels. And when Wataru finally does say how he feels—while drunk—he doesn’t get the response he was hoping for("Nothing") which would have simply been something comforting and loving.
Chiharu seems to do everything possible to ruin things, and somehow it never quite works. Meanwhile, Wataru becomes increasingly anxious and obsessive about him, to the point where he can’t even move forward from where they left off. Chiharu could have given him such a simple, reassuring response: that he’s sorry he has to leave again, or that he knows it hurts Wataru, but he has to go abroad to study.
What I find especially interesting is how completely Chiharu ’s role has reversed. He was the one who originally pushed for a situation in which he would receive love from Wataru. He was the person who seemed to want nothing more than to be with him. And now he is constantly running away, while Wataru is the one chasing after him. Their roles have completely switched.
On some level, I really can’t stand Chiharu . I even wonder whether part of my reaction has to do with the fact that he’s so beautiful and attractive, and whether that’s somehow part of the pattern. Do very attractive people sometimes behave like this because they know they have options? He seems to know that the whole world is waiting for him, and Wataru has almost become an obstacle in his way.
That’s only my theory based on the way he’s behaving right now, of course. It’s entirely possible that everything will change later on.
I hope they’re not just messing with us, because they barely seem to get any screen time.
What I especially like is the way they’re developing this storyline because it doesn’t feel standard or predictable. That response also fit Sota’s character perfectly because he’s such a thoughtful and level-headed person.
Sota has become one of my favorite characters, and the actor portrays him so perfectly. He really captures everything about the character.
There’s something really sweet about the male lead. He feels very natural, his acting is excellent and authentic, and he’s very charming. The second male lead is doing a great job too, but I think they went a bit too far with his robotic way he speaks. Even people who are very rational and intellectual still speak like human beings. They may come across as cold sometimes, but they still talk normally. Here, it feels a little exaggerated. In the first episode it was really cute, but in the second episode it started to bother me a little. I really hope the way he speaks softens as the series goes on.
Overall, there’s something very sweet about the series, and I also really like the production style. It feels more traditional and clean, almost more like a film, rather than the style you often see in GMMTV series with all the flashy visuals and constant facial close-ups. This is filmed in a more old-school style, and I appreciate that much more.
I also really like that neither of them dyed their hair. It makes a big difference visually. That’s one of the things I like most about productions like this — it feels much more authentic.
I finished the series.I really like Sawamura and watch all of his romantic dramas. He’s great. The female lead was excellent as well, and beautiful. it was worth watching.