RazielArchangel

It does not seem unrealistic to me. In fact, it happened to me that while I was in a situation where I could have perfectly kissed the other person (because the environment provided for it), I didn't do it because I felt that it wasn't going to be as special as I wanted it to be.
The first possible kiss of Tinn and Gun in this chapter seemed to me that it could be "half special", but the second one, if it had happened, would not have been special. Why ? Because Tinn asked for it with a hint of "I want to kiss you, I want to kiss you now and I don't care if it's not a special moment". That's why Tinn is the one who stops the kiss, because he knows that it would be a kiss to please him more than because the environment would naturally encourage it. That's why I think it's more than right that they didn't have the "first kiss" yet. Besides, we know that will happen when Gun wins the contest.

I don't even know where to start !

I warn in advance that I am going to talk about WinSound/SoundWin (a dissertation on this chapter is coming, I want to become a WinSound specialist, where do I sign up?). I like TinnGun, but I'm more like Sound and prefer "tough" relationships over "sweet" ones.

I wish I had known from episode 3 (which is when Sound appears), that they were going to have that chemistry, I would have watched them more carefully in every episode (I'll have to rewatch the whole series, too bad hehe).

Well, this episode had me grinning from ear to ear every minute. When Sound refused to sit in the seat Win had reserved for him my heart broke, but then I said to myself "ok, Sound is avoiding it because he is clear about his feelings for Win, this episode promises a lot for WinSound fans", and it did.

I was very surprised when Sound confessed how he felt about Win to Gun, which made me think that Sound had been worried about his feelings for Win for a long time. I didn't like Gun trying to prevent Sound from confessing his feelings, it seemed selfish although I understood his point, I'm glad Tinn put himself in Sound's shoes and didn't allow Gun to interfere between them.

When Sound shows the song to Win and Win tells him that it doesn't go with his style at all to write a love song, it made me think that Win was jealous because he didn't know exactly "who" that song was dedicated to. Later, the scene of forgiveness and the water bottle, I loved Sound's courage, and the smile on Win's face when Sound left, because it was clear to him what was going on.

I don't even have to say that the scene where Sound sings to Win (looking him straight in the eyes, looking at him all the time), with the flashbacks of their moments together, I loved it (I don't know what word to use to express how much I loved it, "I want to tattoo that scene in my memory", you get it ?). At the end of the song, Win smiles because it is more than clear that the song is for him. Which is confirmed in the next scene.

I said I wanted to tattoo in my memory the scene from before, well, I want to marry this scene. The conversation they have seems so mature to me; Win didn't go with roundabout "e.g.: who is that song for", but straight up "that song is for me, it's obvious, since when do you feel that way ?", we LOVE communication, don't we ?

The umbrella scene...can I give him a shrine ? "So why is your heart beating so fast ?" No one expected Win to be this brave and bold. I think Win knew what he was doing all along, he's a rascal. It brought back memories of a time I was told that same sentence and I was speechless and got super nervous.

(Subsection: Sound's looks at Win at all times ? THAT'S CHEMISTRY)

I continue...

I must admit that when Win told Sound that he had "never had a fast heartbeat with him" my soul fell to the floor, got stomped on and then spit out. The smile left my face. I thought Win would tell him that he was kidding, but I'm glad that wasn't the case. Win stayed true to himself and his feelings and was honest with Sound. Win tells him that "for some reason unknown to me" he wants to try it with Sound. That leads me to think that Win already had Sound in mind (that's why he's been acting so nice towards him all that time), but he doesn't know exactly how to label those thoughts.

Later, Win tells him that "I want to know what it's like to have my heart beat fast," "my heart" in general, not "my heart for you," and that makes me think that Win has never been in love (it's previously implied that no one has ever hit on Win, despite his claim that he has many suitors on Tinder). So Win just wants to be sure how he feels before giving him an answer, he doesn't want to play with Sound's feelings.

Last but not least; please, their mini love tease scene..... I LOVE THEM.

It's the same I wonder !

THIS COMMENT MADE ME SADDER

I've never liked BLs of supposed "comedy" (The Shipper, i'm talking about you), because they've always given me quite a bit of cringe. But this one, for some reason, didn't give me that uncomfortable feeling to watch. It's true that sometimes it's a bit weird (e.g.: Thi's way of acting), but at the end of the episode I'm always left with a good taste in my mouth, it's weird. Maybe you and I have different tastes, but I recommend you to give it a chance and don't put too demanding expectations, just watch the series with good eyes and without prejudices, you might end up liking it :)))))

You are absolutely right. Also, we may be more direct in Western cultures, but in the West there is much more of a culture of respect for elders, so it's totally understandable that Thi doesn't make a spectacle of himself against his parents. Even more so considering Thi's shy personality. And yet, Thi has continued to stand by Noey's side, neither avoiding him nor preventing them from continuing to see each other. Thi does not want to force his parents to accept Noey, but to let Noey prove that he is good for Thi in his parents' eyes. Which seems totally right to me. If we put ourselves in the situation of Thi's parents, what parents would want their son to date a bully with wounds on his face who is not even good at studying ? Obviously Thi's parents don't know what Noey is like beyond appearances, so it's normal for them to act this overprotective, although they clearly didn't have the right to treat Noey's mother this way. In that respect they did not act well, but you get their point in the above.

At this point, I'm beginning to think that this series is very underrated ! This episode was a total shift in perspective from comedy to drama.

I've never liked BLs of supposed "comedy" (The Shipper, i'm talking about you), because they've always given me quite a bit of cringe. But this one, for some reason, didn't give me that uncomfortable feeling to watch. It's true that sometimes it's a bit weird (e.g.: Thi's way of acting), but at the end of the episode I'm always left with a good taste in my mouth, it's weird. Maybe you and I have different tastes, but I recommend you to give it a chance and don't put too demanding expectations, just watch the series with good eyes and without prejudices, you might end up liking it :)))))

I adored this episode.

I've seen practically every BL in existence but I've never cried with any of them. And I wasn't expecting it to be this series that made me cry for the first time.

I was really annoyed by the attitude of Thi's parents, because it's true that Noey hasn't been on his best behavior, but deep down he's a good guy who cares about his family, his people and Thi. The fact that Noey cooks for Thi's parents, even though he is terrible at it, is a great act of love (for Thi). Also, he's always at the temple and is a boy who in that respect is a hard worker, even if he's not at school. Noey has his good parts, which only his family and Thi know about.

I found the scene where Thi tells Noey that he will be leaving back to his hometown very tender, and unlike what Thi thought, Noey responded very maturely to the situation. Then when he asks to see him one last time before he leaves, you can see how in love Noey is with Thi. So when in the next scene Thi tells him that his parents will come to pick him up.... Noey understands that it's best if he doesn't go to say goodbye to Thi (Noey would do it anyway, even though Thi's parents look down on him, but he doesn't want to cause trouble for Thi). Noey then replies that it is better, because he "doesn't like to get up early". In this episode Noey has a very mature demeanor, no longer focusing only on his needs, but thinking a lot about Thi and how not to make him feel bad. That scene is the one that made me cry.

The end of the chapter gave me goosebumps, I didn't expect at all that Noey would use the excuse of "thanks for acting like Pam, now I'll go back to flirt with her", the look on Thi's face broke my heart. Noey knows that there are a lot of things against him and Thi being together, including him being considered a bad boy in his parents' eyes, and he's resorted to that excuse because he knows in the long run it's the one that will cause the least trouble for Thi, despite the fact that he'll be crushed.

AND I'M NOT EVEN TALKING ABOUT THE ENDING SCENE WHERE THI IS DANCING ALONE OMG IM BROKEN

Now I feel pretty much as confused as before hahaha but OMG the angst I will cry with this show 😭

I HATE THIS SHOW because seeing Tinn and Gun all lovely dovey makes me feel so alone, I need what they have pretty please 😭😭😭🧡

Those two were just bros chilling lmaooo

I need someone to make me a scheme because i understood nothing hshshs

K ! I'm gonna do that then, tnx <3

NLMG has normal 18 year olds who have a toxic relationship based on the ego of one who exerts dominance over the other, who is in love and sees no further. Honey, get that "normal relationship" thing looked at.

About MSP, what mental problem do you have ? Do you only watch series for the sex and not for the development of the characters ? I recommend p*rnhub if you are so desperate.

Also, that they behave as if they were 13 years old? I understand that you are the type of person who only watches BL for the fetish of seeing men having sex, so your arguments are pretty poor.

Well, I prefer a clichéd but well-done plot to a poorly structured complex plot attempt full of plot holes, which is only held together by good visuals and a couple of forced kisses, like NLMG.

The scriptwriter forgot about previous episode xd

I think the dislike comes precisely because in recent years many series with good plots are coming out (e.g.: Not Me, KinnPorsche, Bad Buddy...), so the standards have changed, and we are no longer looking for a series that is limited to fanservice, but that has something more content.

LMAO it's so sad that you rate a show in terms of "kiss or no kiss" instead of the plot. Yeah, MSP maybe has a simple plot, but it has sense and it's not forced as in NLMG.