3 SIGNS THIS BOY'S GOT IT BAD! . We saw that Togawa was smitten from the get-go, but the beauty of this new episode is how we're seeing that Nozue has fallen under the spell too.
1) He checks his phone constantly for Togawa's texts and feels hurt to find none.
2) He not only stares at his video of Togawa, but is so verily mesmerized by it that he does not even hear Togawa when he calls him.
3) He secretly reads Togawa's texts in bed, and breaks into the most delightful smile on seeing that Togawa left not merely one text, but multiple ones.
I lol:ed at the “old shoe” comment but honestly I don’t think it’s too unrealistic, it’s surely a bit…
I gave a lot of thought to the gender comment, and thought it is justified insofar as men, especially in traditional cultures such as Japan's, put the onus on themselves to be the bigger earners and to be serious about life. In fact, I know American men who still think like this too. Women will not freak out that much about flailing in careers but men will be hard on themselves. I know it should not be this way, but I fear that it is. We just do not hear Western people voice this aloud as much.
Frankly, what I don't get is why only girls would enjoy desserts! lol
The only thing that made me pause and wonder was how did Togawa get back into Nozue’s apartment - or maybe he…
I rewound to see that too. Turns out that Togawa had left the door slightly ajar when he left, so he could slip back shortly afterward. I was more confused about why he took the key after he'd gotten back in. Maybe he took it just in case Nozue got worse and needed help. All in all, I LOVE how the big, strong Togawa is being so nurturing and even tucked in Nozue. I love, love, love this couple!
I agree with everything you said. But I also gave it a VERY low rating, while you gave it a 9.5. Why is your rating so high when you not only hate Ji Woo, but want an alternative ending to what we know we're going to get?
Although I like this show, I find it incredibly offensive that they give the main lead the characteristic of a…
I'm in my late 40's and, like Nazue, technologically impaired. Moreover, I actually find it "offensive" when the younger generation look at their phones rather than at me while I talk to them. I have seen groups of 4-5 gathered socially, where virtually every one of them is glued to a phone rather than engaging with the actual, breathing human being right beside them. I spent 35 years without a phone and I can honestly say that nothing truly important is different in the past 15 years that I have had one. In short, I am not only fine w/Nozue being technologically impaired, but I can relate to it as well.
I love how Togawa secretly kisses Nozue on the cheek while he's sleeping (btw, this isn't a spoiler cuz it was in last week's preview). Some think that's non-consensual kissing, but hey, it was only on the cheek. Consider that San Choo kissed JaeYoung on the mouth when he thought he was asleep in "Semantic Error." And the gay character in "We Best Love" not only kissed his beloved, but confessed his love at that point too. So ok, we don't want to see somebody molest another while they are sleeping, but a sweet, innocent little peck is absolutely ok.
I just watched the trailer on Viki and now I am DYING to see the entire show right to the end! Does anyone know if it will be released 2 eps at a time the way they did the first 2 eps? They also released 2 eps at the same time for To My Star today.
lets not forget him getting jealous when Nozue hangouts out with the girls from the office ( ◡‿◡ *)
If you google it, the movie will come up in 2 parts. The 2nd part is tricky cuz there is a censored version for China with no kissing, where the gay guy dies, as you know how gays must be punished in China's eyes. But then there is another version of part 2 that is called "Happy Ending" where gay men are actually allowed to go on living as a happy couple. Make sure you do the search for "Uncontrolled Love Happy Ending." It's on youtube. Part one is on youtube and IQIY. The IQIY version is very clear, but it does not have part 2 for some reason.
I highly recommend this film. It is sooo romantic. It's about a rich Chinese only child whose parents let him adopt an orphan to be his friend. The orphan is never treated as a real family member, so it's not incestuous. The rich guy regards himself as hetero -- and is even homophobic -- while becoming increasingly attracted to (and confused about), his childhood friend.
lets not forget him getting jealous when Nozue hangouts out with the girls from the office ( ◡‿◡ *)
Really, Kiyoi flat out said, "Did it ever occur to you that I love you too?" And days later Hira still -- still! -- asks, "Kiyoi, is there someone you love?" lol. Kiyoi screams, "It's you stupid! How many times do I have to tell you!"
BTW.. I read a cd version of the 2nd installment with them as an established couple, and it's really sweet how Kiyoi is jealous of any girls paying attention to Hira. Kiyoi got Hira some trendy clothes and a haircut for a party, but so many girls were slipping Hira their phone numbers (Hira, naturally, was oblivious), that Kiyoi said, "That's it. I don't want you dressing like that anymore." We saw signs of his jealousy in the show too. Remember that look of death he shot Koyoma when Koyama rubbed Hira's back at the play? I loved that!
BTW, My Beautiful Man, is my fav BL. Blueming comes next. And I can tell already that Cupcakes will round it out as the third. Semantic Error is fourth. And, finally, the fifth is the 2-part movie Uncontrolled Love (with the uncensored part 2 that has the happy ending). So my Top 5 BLs are a mix of Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
You're talking about the kiss while Nozue is asleep right? The same thing happened in Semantic Error and nobody minded. Plus, Togawa only kissed Nozue's cheek, while San Chu kissed Jaegyoung smack on the lips! The guy in We Best Love also kissed his beloved while he thought he was asleep. I actually think these furtive kisses are sweet. Especially because the sleeper is never really asleep! It's how the guy finally realizes that the other is in love with him.
There are only 300 viewer/ratings for this on Viki, compared to 80,000 for Semantic Error and other hit shows.…
Wow, thank you so much for such a thorough and informative answer. I guess this explains why shows like The Pornographer, which was not a huge hit in USA got not one, but two sequels. My Beautiful Man was also not so big here but is getting a sequel. I know that MBM got high ratings in Japan cuz someone here looked up ratings. I'd love to know how Cupcake is doing in Japan. It is the sort of show that deserves more attention, even while it does not scream for attention the way KinnPorsche does.
lets not forget him getting jealous when Nozue hangouts out with the girls from the office ( ◡‿◡ *)
So true, but I don't think Nozue knew the reason Togawa was irritable was cuz of the girls. But he should've noticed all those other things! The only BL guy more clueless to signals is Hira, in My Beautiful Man, lol.
ACording to their interview , we will have a kiss and a love scene, great, I wish it was more episodes,
The first volume of the manga ends with a kiss. But the sex scene does not come until the second volume. I am assuming we'll just get a kiss in this, not the love scene. But hey, I am happy to get a kiss when so many other BL's cop out on that.
Pete gave a better insight to Vegas vis-a-vis his father in the show than in the book. In the book, he only says that he did not know his dad cuz his dad took off when he was young. But what he says in the show is remarkably insightful. And it instantly won over Vegas
A DOZEN LOVE SIGNALS THAT TOGAWA GIVES CLUELESS NOZUE
1) He goes out of his way to come to the roof when Nozue is smoking, even though he, himself, does not smoke.
2) He goes out of his way to come to the same street corner when Nozue is out there after work calling his boss to decline the promotion.
3) He drags Nozue to a dessert cafe that day.
4) He continues to invite Nozue to dessert cafes week after week.
5) He shows that he's been thinking about Nozue when he reveals that he not only noticed Nozue's mid life crisis, but is the only one who noticed.
6) When Nozue asks why he noticed he replies, "Because I like you" (he quickly covers that by adding, "I like working with you" but, hey, even that is a come-on)
7) He tells Nozue that exercise will help nicotine withdrawal and then offers to accompany him to the gym (ie, he's offering to spend significant personal time with Nozue).
8) He buys Nozue his very first smoothie because, as he says, he wants Nozue to have new experiences (ie, he's showing he cares).
9) He follows Nozue to the break-room for coffee. While there, moreover, he remembers that Nozue liked some treat a coworker bought back from vacation (ie, he's paying attention to Nozue's preferences), and stands very close while reaching for it.
10) He startles Nozue by asking why he hasn't worn his three piece suit lately (ie, showing that he's not only noticing Nozue's attitude and preferences, but his physical appearance as well).
11) On another day, he flat out tells Nozue that he looks really good in that three piece suit.
12) The coup de grace: he not only hugs Nozue, but even whispers a flirtation in his ear (and it's super freaking sexy!)
DUDE, YOU STILL DON'T KNOW THAT TOGAWA IS IN LOVE WITH YOU?!
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We saw that Togawa was smitten from the get-go, but the beauty of this new episode is how we're seeing that Nozue has fallen under the spell too.
1) He checks his phone constantly for Togawa's texts and feels hurt to find none.
2) He not only stares at his video of Togawa, but is so verily mesmerized by it that he does not even hear Togawa when he calls him.
3) He secretly reads Togawa's texts in bed, and breaks into the most delightful smile on seeing that Togawa left not merely one text, but multiple ones.
Frankly, what I don't get is why only girls would enjoy desserts! lol
I highly recommend this film. It is sooo romantic. It's about a rich Chinese only child whose parents let him adopt an orphan to be his friend. The orphan is never treated as a real family member, so it's not incestuous. The rich guy regards himself as hetero -- and is even homophobic -- while becoming increasingly attracted to (and confused about), his childhood friend.
Kiyoi screams, "It's you stupid! How many times do I have to tell you!"
BTW.. I read a cd version of the 2nd installment with them as an established couple, and it's really sweet how Kiyoi is jealous of any girls paying attention to Hira. Kiyoi got Hira some trendy clothes and a haircut for a party, but so many girls were slipping Hira their phone numbers (Hira, naturally, was oblivious), that Kiyoi said, "That's it. I don't want you dressing like that anymore." We saw signs of his jealousy in the show too. Remember that look of death he shot Koyoma when Koyama rubbed Hira's back at the play? I loved that!
BTW, My Beautiful Man, is my fav BL. Blueming comes next. And I can tell already that Cupcakes will round it out as the third. Semantic Error is fourth. And, finally, the fifth is the 2-part movie Uncontrolled Love (with the uncensored part 2 that has the happy ending). So my Top 5 BLs are a mix of Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
Vegas is sexy even when sadistic.
I know, I know, I am going to hell for such a thought.
1) He goes out of his way to come to the roof when Nozue is smoking, even though he, himself, does not smoke.
2) He goes out of his way to come to the same street corner when Nozue is out there after work calling his boss to decline the promotion.
3) He drags Nozue to a dessert cafe that day.
4) He continues to invite Nozue to dessert cafes week after week.
5) He shows that he's been thinking about Nozue when he reveals that he not only noticed Nozue's mid life crisis, but is the only one who noticed.
6) When Nozue asks why he noticed he replies, "Because I like you" (he quickly covers that by adding, "I like working with you" but, hey, even that is a come-on)
7) He tells Nozue that exercise will help nicotine withdrawal and then offers to accompany him to the gym (ie, he's offering to spend significant personal time with Nozue).
8) He buys Nozue his very first smoothie because, as he says, he wants Nozue to have new experiences (ie, he's showing he cares).
9) He follows Nozue to the break-room for coffee. While there, moreover, he remembers that Nozue liked some treat a coworker bought back from vacation (ie, he's paying attention to Nozue's preferences), and stands very close while reaching for it.
10) He startles Nozue by asking why he hasn't worn his three piece suit lately (ie, showing that he's not only noticing Nozue's attitude and preferences, but his physical appearance as well).
11) On another day, he flat out tells Nozue that he looks really good in that three piece suit.
12) The coup de grace: he not only hugs Nozue, but even whispers a flirtation in his ear (and it's super freaking sexy!)
DUDE, YOU STILL DON'T KNOW THAT TOGAWA IS IN LOVE WITH YOU?!