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Oh little one…

I know omegaverse and there are plenty of stories that don’t follow those disturbing trends and harmful tropes. I have read it since way back in the day on Fanfiction net and LiveJournal. When it was a niche concept and man those days were wild and full of disturbing stories.

Thankfully, because the genre has grown in popularity, it’s evolving past those disturbing concepts from its origin. For example, how ruts and heats are brilliantly written as scenes of vulnerability and trust. Strengthening the relationship between the characters.

Not excuses to glorify dubious consent.

Yup. I was so excited when this show first dropped because of the twist in dynamics and it’s an omegaverse but then I read the novel before the next episode and I couldn’t wrap my head around excusing the manipulation and abuse so easily. Like I thought the alpha had some kind of vendetta against liers but he was okay with it after all the reveals? Like at least milk one episode from the friction that obviously should’ve happened based on his character. I am definitely not one of those disturbing people who enjoy watching these types of relationships.

Yeah that is a very generous pov which gives way too much the benefit of the doubt to the talks around those shows. I see more praise for the abuse than for the redemption arcs or the intent no matter how twisted in logic it is. For me those “redemptions” don’t matter in the context of the offenses nor the twisted rationale behind those actions. For example in Revenge Love it’s much more understandable to forgive the deception than the physical violence in other stories which makes me hesitant on this series. It’s my personal preference but I’m definitely not going to subject myself to those stories that remind me too much of those extremely disturbing gay movies back in the day.

Thank god. I was a bit worried since most Chinese BLs are extremely “toxic” and abusive. I dislike the stereotype that gay romances have to be depicted that way since it’s two men in a relationship. I dropped ABO Desire because of that one scene and how it’s so easily brushed off because the other guy stalked him since he was a kid. I almost didn’t want to finish this one but it’s encouraging to know at least one of them is good. It’s honestly disturbing how many women genuinely like those abusive relationships (I’m talking about the comments on To my Shore).

Might be because of the channel.

Yeah, I get what you’re saying.

On first watch, my understanding was that HyeSeong originally distanced himself from UJin because he got colorblindness around him for some reason. I’ve read articles of kids who are artistic completely abandoning their dream of pursuing an artistic career because they developed colorblindness. It’s understandable why HyeSeong did that the first time around if he was serious about art. Also, I was under the impression that they weren’t even together in the original timeline but were just really close with unspoken feelings. After that reveal, it sorta doesn’t make sense that he would suddenly break up and study abroad if they’ve already confessed and were dating. To me, it makes more sense that the repression of his feelings in combination with the colorblindness drove HyeSeong away.

Now, when HyeSeong first went back in time, I thought maybe he wanted to keep a distance to avoid hurting UJin emotionally. But then they got close anyway, and HyeSeong started thinking UJin was meant to get hurt if they were close, because the same events were happening but in a different way. Then when it’s revealed that UJin dies in an accident, it makes more sense why HyeSeong broke up the second time around. He wanted to protect UJin from his destined death, which he believed was the result of them being together.

The twist that the accident was because of the break-up and that his sister and friend were keeping it from him is insanely convoluted. But it does provide HyeSeong agency for his second time traveling to make things right.

However, it is a bit strange in the context of his first time traveling. Knowing UJin is dead because of an accident he initially didn’t know he was partially responsible for doesn’t make a clean connection to try to keep a distance between them. If anything, he should’ve been even more motivated to form a connection! Which is why I think the keeping a distance plan failed immediately when he laid eyes on UJin again.

I can’t wait to see where the story goes and hopefully, all will make sense in the end. This is why I usually wait for the entire series to air, but I couldn’t wait with this one. Thankfully, it’s two episodes every week!

I was asking about Once Again 😅

Is it worth the watch? I have it on my watchlist for the longest time but I don’t like sad endings.

Also, I wonder if they’ll explore the color blindness. Kinda seems like they dropped it and the reason for their breakup changed to be UJin’s destined death chasing after HyeSeong. There’s still 4 episodes so maybe they’ll explore that later. Also, I wonder if HyeSeong will return back to the art room to restart the timeline or back to the moment he tore the portrait. Maybe he’ll retry keeping his distance from the beginning or salvage their relationship which seems like the easier route. Either scenario would make for an interesting story but I personally like the tension from “I like you but we can’t be together.”

Dang this is getting good! Some nice tension and a big reveal. Can’t wait to see where this goes.

It’s implied but like from one scene in the last episode of Unintentional Love Story. knowing that the side couple doesn’t have a proper ending is holding me back from watching the prequel. I’ll save it for a rainy day

I remember a time when there were little to no decent bl other than those weird af movies so I’m happy for more and more stories being told no matter the format.

Oh you might be right! I didn’t even think of that when I was watching but since it’s a fantasy series that could be it. I just thought he was going “color blind”naturally and that made him isolate himself because he’s losing a vital part of himself as an artist. Sorta like in I Hear The Sunspot where the lead who’s losing his hearing isolated himself. Ooo having HyeSeong lose color because he’s close with UJin is an interesting idea! It’s like reverse Color Rush.

Yeah especially with that memory box scene I thought UJin wasn’t alive in the original timeline. After episode 2 it seems like they just drifted apart but that one line when HyeSeong said he barely started to forget him… Agh I can’t wait for the next episodes. First one in a while that I’m watching while it’s airing and I forgot how the waiting feels.

Seeing this makes me hopeful for a Taevin and Joowan return. Sadly I think they wanted to do a Love for Loves Sake season two but were waiting for a script. Personally, I think that story wrapped up nicely and there’s nothing left to tell.

Amazing start! I’m not one for the fantasy BLs but this one hooked me right away. Can’t wait to find out more about the previous timeline and to see where the new one leads to.

So many questions too. What separated them the first time? Is HyeSeong losing his perception of color? Did UJin love him back originally and HyeSeong was oblivious to it? That naive comment from their friend and his “knowing” glances has me thinking it was mutual.

Solid plot lines to explore!

Definitely one of the better short dramas to be released. Amazing acting from the leads and the supporting characters were hilarious! My favorite was the observant glasses wingman. The story has some pacing issues but overall was enjoyable and engaging! I especially liked how they didn’t go with the stereotypical dynamics with the height difference between the leads. I hope to see Shimamura in more projects soon! Maybe with more short co stars

Very cute and lighthearted enemies to lovers story. Both leads were charming and the chemistry was good. Even the supporting characters were likeable and interesting. Also, I first watched the original version and now after seeing the re-edited version I understand why people dislike the reel format. I can’t pin it down but the re-edited version gives it a certain something. Although the editing and cuts are awkward in the beginning it became much smoother as the episodes went on. I hope to see other reel series re-edited into a traditional format.

Refreshing! it’s very cute and the acting is really good. I like the premise and overall vibe I also love how you can already tell by the impressive acting that the popular guy has feelings for Asahi. After all the incredible but heavy dramas released this year it’s nice to see so many lighthearted and cute ones.

wow… what an amazing first episode! The cinematography, acting, and even soundtrack was so good. I am hopeful for it and Takuma’s character is getting second couple plot line! I can’t wait!