Lorenzo

So... that is called a wave break and happens when waves encounter shallow water. Not all beaches have waves crashing into the shore. Also, I watched that other scene and he is just picking up the phone normally. I don't see where his fingers go through the screen.

Yeah I just read the manga after watching the first two episodes. I was hoping the “tutor” was a misdirection/misunderstanding subplot but unfortunately I was right on my initial hunch.

Honestly hope they tone down the whole tutor storyline since it’s very not good. You would think those toxic tropes would be gone by now but the manga was written so long ago. If they keep it… would’ve been a 10/10 series for me but I dislike minors with adults

Yo! Looks like another amazing BL from Japan! I’m really liking these down to earth relatable stories. The slow burn romances are so refreshing. Can’t wait for more!

yo this is getting a season 2!? I can’t wait!

Man… I liked the cute and funny moments from the new episodes but it’s just piling on the questions and I’m wondering if we’ll get an explanation for the color blindness. I hope this wraps up nicely with just two episodes left… I’m praying because it started of strong 🙏

oh and that outfit! The black jeans and the short yellow jacket looked so good on him.

interesting! great production and acting so far. Can’t wait to see where the plot goes with the high school storyline, the amnesia plot, and the secret memory that one wants forgotten are all intriguing. Hopefully it all plays out well

I understand you! The first episode I watched gave off different vibes than what I expected from a BL too but I do love those comedies. I did notice a lot is lost in translation because most of the BL elements comes from the dialogue and even most official subtitles don’t clarify the significance of certain words or phrases. I think I’ve seen two dramas that clarified the context of the phrasing and that reframed the entire scene. Hopefully when this gets an official international release they’ll have good subtitles.

I do like how they aren’t pushing the intimacy but give hints to something more since like you pointed out, one is still in high school and the other is older.

Not to be that guy but… those posts literally state BL-Flavored or is that a mistranslation? I mean from the marketing and instagram posts it’s obviously more than just a “Bromance”. Also the apparent subtex in the dialogue referenced by other comments points to this. First saying it’s no BL to it’s not explicitly BL? I understand tempering people’s expectations but it’s definitely BL light unless those special episodes changes things. Personally, I prefer the slow burn romances which is why I avoid certain countries bl content because it collapses into NC scenes and little story other than to lead to more NC scenes. I’ll definitely finish this series once the official subs comes out.

For clarification, who exactly posted that on X?

let me know if it’s good 👍

Wholeheartedly agree! This is probably the best vertical drama I have watched. The heavy themes, how they were explored and resolved were executed so well. The soundtrack was amazing and the cinematography too. I wished I didn’t put it off for so long but thankfully I came across it on IQIY.

I was rooting for him but I thought he won second place?

Trust me, I’m well aware of the genre’s roots. But acknowledging that a genre can and should grow isn't “revisionist”. Revisionism would be me claiming those toxic tropes never existed! Which I clearly haven't done lol. I’m simply noting that we don’t have to rely on those same tropes to create tension anymore. You’re conflating the history of the genre with its evolving identity, and using a revisionism argument to defend a lack of consent is a pretty shaky rhetorical reach.

There’s a massive difference between not understanding a genre and simply having a standard for it. I’ve seen the full spectrum for over a decade within multiple fandoms, and I’ve found that ruts and heats are far more narratively rewarding when written as scenes of vulnerability and trust rather than a shorthand for stripping away character agency. Seeing the genre mature past its most harmful tropes is a mark of progress.

We can agree to disagree, but I’ll always take a well-written, healthy relationship over a toxic power imbalance disguised as “core tension.”

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.