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Is Bittersweet Love as predictable as this one?

Yeah it’s a drop for me. Those lines from the sister at the start of episode 4… Shen Mo’s initial thought was right. Mr Ji isn’t a grade schooler and he shouldn’t have to “pamper” him. I’ll watch episode four until the end but this is pretty disappointing. The trauma dump was expected and extremely lazy.

Yup… It’s going exactly how I thought it would. Very predictable plot and progression. I did like how Mr. Ji stood up for Shen Mo but afterwards it only highlighted the issues with his character and the writing. Forget that I made you feel like crap for a year because now I’m showing I do care about you in the toxic ways but I still won’t clear up any of the misunderstandings because of plot and toxic relationship fetish. Shen Mo is also eating it up like the punching bag that he is which I don’t understand because his inner monologue is rational. Would have been a much enjoyable story if Shen Mo listens to himself and leaves. That way we could get a better plot of redemption and the chase instead of intentional misunderstandings and cold manipulation.

Well it was interesting while it lasted.

Yeah deliberately making misunderstandings and making your lover believe they are a pump and dump is not my jam. I hope Mr Ji’s reasoning for being Icy and lukewarm after the contract is compelling.

Exactly! This is why I don’t like the Ice King trope because it gets old real fast since it only makes the love interest into a punching bag until the reason why is revealed. That reason better be good but from other comments it’s seems it’s gonna to be the classic “I suffered trauma” situation.

I also dislike the intentional misunderstandings and I was so close to dropping but I’m sticking around for Shen Mo, for now. If they keep him as this pathetic gullible character with no agency until something happens to the Ice King rather than Mr Ji taking responsibility… it’s definitely gonna go like that right? I might just have to spoil myself with the web novel to see if I’m wasting my time which is a shame because the acting and production is really good. The writing… is something else.

Well so far Mr Ji treatment of Shen Mo makes the guy believe he is just a pump and dump. That’s not “boundless, respectful, or steadfast” love. I mean he only started showing growth and change when Shen Mo’s ex shows up? It’s obvious Mr Ji has a secret that will be revealed to explain why he’s confusing Shen Mo with the cold and Lukewarm act. I hope it’s not “I suffered trauma so I have to be an Ice King” trope because that’ll be disappointing and extremely boring. I’m also assuming Mr Ji did act like a real lover before Shen Mo lost his memory which only reaffirms my concern about the reason for his change after the contract has to be compelling otherwise it’s an easy drop. Oh god I hope they don’t drag it out till the end!

Exactly! I loathe the character staying a punching bag for the entire story. Like do writers forget that characters need to develop? Or does everyone have to subvert the “hero’s journey”? Can’t tell you how many series I dropped because the characters were one dimensional.

All I know is that the reason better be good! This series is pretty intriguing but it can easily be the best or worst story depending on the writing. I just hope Shen Mo gets a happy ending with someone who will truly love him and not confuse him to hell and back.

Honestly I would like Shen Mo to leave them both behind. Get some confidence and self love before even thinking about letting Mr Ji back.

The whole Zhou Yang thing just seems too convenient for Mingxuan. Especially when Zhou Yang explicitly said he didn’t care for his family wealth since he’s built his own business. I guess we will see but Mingxuan’s whole character is just too off putting for me to trust anything he says.

The whole “let me be cold and manipulative to make you fall for me” is very tiresome. At this point I’m just watching for Shen Mo.

A bit confusing but it’s intriguing. Shen Mo is a very pitiful character and I hope he gets much needed development and love.

I don’t understand Mr. Ji at all if my understanding of the description is correct. If he’s trying to prove the childhood lover is wrong for Shen Mo then that’s not going to work if he knows Shen Mo was forced to break up with him. I honestly don’t like this type of trope of I want to love you but I have to be extremely complicated and cold to give you the wrong idea because of plot. It gets old fast and Shen Mo getting his hopes up and then crashing down is just sad.

Hopefully the writing is top notch and Mr Ji gets one helluva character arc. If it’s just Shen Mo accepting everything easily then that’ll be pretty disappointing.

wait… the ML from “I Became the Main Role of a BL Drama” was in this!?

yes

There’s a Sota spin off coming soon. I think two special episodes?

Yo this was so good! Family centric dramas especially with such well written and interesting characters are a gem. It reminds me so much of that Netflix BL series Chosen Home. Natsuki and Sota relationship was done so beautifully and I’m not even upset about no intimacy scenes because it’s not about that but of their excellent character development and figuring out what it means to fall in love with someone. I hope we get a season 2 soon but I think there’s a Sota spin off coming soon?

This was funny to read since both of the lead characters weren’t in real relationships before. Natsuki specifically only accepted confessions because he thought it was the right thing to do and never had romantic feelings hence why they always broke up with him. Sota too also never experienced romantic feelings towards another person and is trying to understand his feelings towards Natsuki. There’s also no scenes that implies your asinine assumption of “I’m not gay. It’s just you.” Being gay is having romantic feelings or a romantic relationship with the same sex so I don’t understand what exactly this comment means but it was entertaining to read.

I think it’s implied after Jiakai revealed the color of their thread. I took it as a confession scene but yeah I was a little confused too when they were talking about the presents. Honestly preferred how they resolved Dawei’s conflict and showed their growth as a couple over a physical intimacy scene. There’s supposed to be a special episode so maybe they’re saving it for that?

Pretty good! A bit half baked story wise but enjoyable with some entertaining characters, Dad MVP. Also, I loved how Yeon U acted like a rational man and didn’t act like the stereotypical trashy caricature I expected with the premise of your crush is engaged to your sister. Going above and beyond for the two people he loves is so refreshing.

Homophobia really lost its meaning huh?

Bro I immediately thought of Sasaki to Miyano! I wish they make a drama adaptation of it

Anyone else noticed how Sui dropped that annoying cutesy voice halfway through? Hopefully it stays like that… Another great episode! I’m starting to like it more as Sui grows in confidence.

that’s cgi not ai