Saikai

A show that showcased their growth in acting

*happy ending*

We have been thirsty in having MaxNat in their own series and this show delivered it quite well.
Nat, especially, showed the utmost growth in acting that most of the times in the series, I cried with him. There are also times that his acting is so great that Max's acting look subpar. There was even a time that I shouted that Max should step up his game.
Nat has delivered his character well. I really felt Diao's intelligence in Nat's eyes. He is so expressive that you can see it it the screen when Diao realizes something in the conflict.

I really love Diao's power bottom personality. He is really steadfast about his ideals and what he wants and he doesn't waver in fighting for it. He is very upfront in showing love as well that it shocks Yi a lot of times.

The NC scene, especially the uncut is chef's kiss. There is still that odd feeling I always feel when watching MaxNat's NC scenes because of how really young Nat looks. But they did the mature scenes really well and realistically too.

The story, for me, is a 100 times better than cutie pie. It makes a lot more sense too. Cutie pie's conflict is not too big compared to this one. The flow and pacing is also quite well. And I understood the reasons for everything except why Diao still does not want to ride a car except if he is with Yi. When reading the comments in youtube, I can see that they did the novel portrayal very well. Though if you compared it to their cutie pie story, there will be a lot of discrepancies like lele and the timeline. But a lot said that they understand YiDiao's story more in cutie pie because of this series.

I loved watching this whole series. It is very funny, romantic, and well executed. Cant wait for MaxNat's next series.

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I guess miscommunications works well with these two

*happy ending*


I think they did a great job recreating the manga. They really did well in acting the tense scenes and making the love scenes seems sensual but without showing too much.

The actors are very handsome as well. Though i dont know if it is their acting or the leads' characters that are the problem. I think their characters are too static and flat. I am kind of sad that the series only showcased the part where there is not much development in their relationship and in their own careers. This series became somewhat like an introduction series ofr a future season 2, if there will be one.

I hope i can see growth in the next season in their characters as well as the actors' acting.
I still love though that their kisses is not a peck but also not a very deep kiss. I can feel them being comfortable with one another.

Must watch BL i might say. ♥️

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A must watch deaf x rich boy pairing

*happy ending for both couples*

I absolutely love the deaf x rich boy pairing in this story! One of the best things about it is how independent Shao Peng is despite his disability. He’s a martial arts expert, an efficient caretaker, and incredibly outspoken about his feelings and boundaries—something I really appreciate.

Zi Xiang is also a fantastic character, and the actor playing him does an amazing job. His expressions, especially through his eyes, are so emotive. I also love the height difference between him and Shao Peng—it adds to their dynamic in such a cute way.

But the ones I love the most? Shao Peng’s parents. They are easily some of the most supportive parents I’ve ever seen in a BL series. Their love and acceptance make the story even more heartwarming.

Now, onto what I didn’t like—the cousin. His character felt oddly written, especially with his intense fixation on Zi Xiang that just gets dropped by the end of the series. The physical aggression, especially the choking scenes, was way too much, and what’s even more baffling is that Zi Xiang just… goes along with it? Honestly, you could remove him entirely from the story, and it wouldn’t change much.

I also picked up on some GL vibes between Shu He and Yu Nong, and I wish the series expanded on that more. In fact, I feel like they could have been a stronger second couple than Feng Jie and Xin Jia. I just don’t get the dynamic between Feng Jie and Xin Jia—it feels more like lust than love. Maybe it was meant to be a timid x domineering trope, but the writing didn’t develop it well enough for me to buy into it.

The resolution in the last episode felt rushed. It lacked impact, and honestly, the story could have ended at episode 11. It felt like they extended it just to wrap up the cousin’s plotline, which wasn’t necessary.

I also wish we got more fight scenes with Shao Peng—he’s just so cool! And more focus on Zi Xiang’s growth, both in love and in his career. That would have made for a much stronger final episode instead of the cousin drama and the vague GL setup.

Overall, this is a great watch! As expected from a Taiwanese BL, there are gang fights mixed with romance, but it still manages to be sweet and unique in its main pairing. The chemistry between Shao Peng and Zi Xiang is off the charts!

Must watch!

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It's not just Jun and Jun

*happy ending*

First of all, why is it so damn short? There are a lot of plotlines that could've extended the series to a whopping 15-episode one. This is one of the best korean BLs I have watched. 8 episodes is really just not enough. Because of that, it felt like the plot was rushed by episode 7. It was redeemed though by the love scenes, chef's kiss especially in the line of Korea's BLs.

The actors are sooo handsome, they act great too. I am just a bit sad that the main couple didnt had that much screen time together. For an short series, it was really not enough. Add to that the second couple who has a very intriguing storyline that they didnt even use! Hello? Ex manager and idol? Who doesnt love that?

The cameo? My tutoryim heart jumped with joy when I saw them.

How I wish this was longer. Or something that opens up a second season instead of them squeezing the whole story in a short series.

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A highly recommended comfort BL

For those who are wondering, this series has a *happy ending* for all four couples.

I watched this series because of Earth, but ended up loving every single cast. Here are some reasons why I love and recommend this series to watch:

- Comfort BL. If you are looking for something sweet, simple, and at the same time, well executed plot, then this series is for you. It covers different romantic tropes (enemies to lovers, long time lovers, friends to lovers, and admirer/fan to lovers) without too much angst and too much sweet moments. A perfect balance.
- Equal screen time. Another reason is that this series perfectly executed and mashed the four couples in one series. The main couple is not overshadowed and the secondary to fourth couples are not treated as side stories. There is equal screen time and the flow of the story to one couple to another is very smooth.
- Perfect balance of comedy, romance, and a bit of drama. Earth really improved on his acting that when he bawls in the series, I bawl with him. The comedy is well executed and the progress from enemies to lovers is so damn smooth. Not too fast and not too short.
- No toxic characters. Well, there are two. Tim, who is kind of a bit toxic, and the head counselor, but the rest are not. The main characters' sisters aren't toxic. They are not intrusive and are very supportive. There are no intrusive and over the top BL shippers in this series. The characters can even hold hands freely in the campus. The parents are also supportive and open.
- A good kind of cliché. A lot of reviewers didn't like the cliché tropes in this series. However, I got to say that the clichés in the series is well executed that I did not skip any part because of second hand embarrassment. Also, the story is engaging until the end.


Things I didn't like much in the series:

- The head counselor, but thank God that they didn't make the shipper thing progress the relationship till the end. She is funny though.





All in all, this series is soooo damn underrated. I watched Ai Long Nhai (ep 1-3) before watching this on a whim and I can say that this series is better than that. Also, I love that 'Support' is a prevalent theme in this series. This is a highly recommend series to me!! Watch it on Boyyent youtube!

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Well, that was a weird last episode

*happy ending*

Just like other reviews, the premise was chef's kiss. The overall plot that they are going through is unique and engaging. Quite cute as well. Plus the love scenes are superb. One of the best i might say.
However, it started going downhill a bit by episode 7. I didn't like that they added unnecessary scenes of Nara. I was soo weirded out of her sudden solo scenes. She is beautiful but I dont think those scenes about her are necessary. She even had about almost 20 mins of screentime in episode 8 and most is just her crying. I dont see the point.
The last episode is the weirdest for me. They added a flashback of the extra couple which I dont think is necessary. It took time that was supposed to be for the main couple's time to shine.

Speaking of flashbacks, what i also didnt like about this series is the amount of unnecessary flashbacks. I dont know why they keep reusing the scene that just happened as a flashback. Hello? The viewers does not have that short of a memory.

Anyway, Patt is sooo handsome. He looks a lot like Mamoru from Sailor moon. I also liked that I didn't feel any awkwardness towards both couples. Though the sudden GL couple was totally weird addition. It was like a spurn out of a moment thing.
I also dojt understand whats wrong with Tai. Maybe its the actor. Because there are times when he looks at Lom as if he is in love with him and even though he and Patt had a falling out, he doesnt look that sad. I think the actor needs a bit of improvement.

I love the cinematography of this show. Too bad that they added the best parts as a weird addition. For example, the sudden addition of sceneries in the last episode. Was it to garner tourists kind of tactic. Should have it part of the whole season instead. The music on the other hand is chefs kiss.


All in all, I am recommending you to watch it as it is one of maybe the middle high best of BL series out there. It might be something to rewatch, but it is a must watch.

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