Synchonicity

Thanks for all the responses, everyone! I wasn't specifically referring to Adachi and Kurosawa, as this series is a romcom fantasy and I love it. I also have no doubt that, whatever Adachi decides, he will have a happy ending with Kurosawa. Plus, once they "do the deed," Adachi's power will be gone (and he never asked for it to begin with).

I was just fantasizing what it would be like to have a power like this. It seems that we've all sometimes wished we could read someone else's mind, but I don't think I would actually enjoy having a power like this. And I would likely not want to be around someone with the power to read my inner personal thoughts.

Just a thought... if I had the ability to read people's thoughts I don't think I would tell them. Because on the flip side, if I knew someone could read my mind I would be REALLY creeped out and even feel kind of... violated. Any thoughts on this?

They really do!

Discriminatory, absolutely. But can we define biphobic (and homophobic) better? To me if someone feels hate toward gays and bisexuals (meaning, "God hates homos," gays/bis are dangerous and should not be around our children," etc.), that's what I would consider being a homophobe/biphobe. That's entirely different from someone who chooses not to date gays/bisexuals, etc. My problem is with the labels. Can we come up with something better?

I get the feeling that this series is trying to bridge the gap between the totally unrealistic"old school" BL -- where at least half the guys in the university are gay and it seems to be completely accepted by everybody (except Ton, in this case) -- and present day LGBTQ series, dealing with issues of homophobia, etc.

The main thing I don't like is how the second couple is hiding from Ton. They've been together for three years now and are the same age as Ton, so what's the deal there? They're even going so far as to use Miriam as a beard. Why, and for what? I could see it if it were Chon, he's younger.

I'll keep watching, just because I'm curious to know where this is going.

I was disappointed as well but, watching it again, I don't think it was a sexual assault. I'm pretty sure Ai was holding Chon down and Nai was tickling him... that's why Chon gave up the information so easily.

I'm not condoning it, it was still an assault. Just not a sexual one.

I agree 100%. Thank you.

The point I'm trying to make -- and I guess, not succeeding -- is that people are turned on and turned off by things beyond their control. As long as someone is not expressing actual hatred toward another group of people, I believe we should avoid labels such as biphobic/homophobic.

I didn't think that Karleen -- who identifies as lesbian -- was saying that Pearl is not bi (although she questioned her at first). She did say, or at least imply, that she only wants to date other lesbians.

Of course, now Karleen seems to be changing her tune. The girl has issues. I guess we'll find out soon enough. (The series is dragging on without much changing, in my opinion.)

When did Karleen dismiss Pearl's feelings as not valid? She never told Pearl that. What she did say is that she didn't want to date straight or bi women.

Some gay and straight people are turned off even by the idea of the type of sex that doesn't attract them personally. I've known women that won't date men who have engaged in same-sex relationships, because the thought of that guy having sex with them after having had sex with other guys is simply a turnoff. And vice versa. Is it bigotry, biphobia, or is it valid? Is it not valid?

Sorry if it seems I'm stalking your posts, lol! Honestly, I think this is a subject that is really worth discussing, so I'm glad you are weighing in on it.

For the sake of argument, let's consider straight and gay people (not bi) for a moment. (I'm a gay guy, btw.) If I fall for a straight guy, and he tells me he doesn't date gay men (but still wants to be friends with me), is he excluding a whole group of people? Well... yes he is. Should he be labeled homophobic because he is not turned on by gay sex? No. Would I be hurt by it? Yes, but I would have to accept it.

Vice versa, if a woman comes on to me and I refuse, do I have a phobia against women, because I'm not wired that way? No. Would the woman be hurt by it? Yes, but she would have to accept it.

In the case of bisexuals, I sometimes get the feeling that, because they happen to be attracted to people of both sexes, there's an implication that everyone -- straight, bi and gay -- should be open to dating them.

But I don't believe it's that cut and dry, is it?

When it comes to relationships and physical attraction, we ALL have preferences. Some refer to it as "my type."

You're either attracted to someone or you're not... that's something we can't control. And, just because you're attracted to someone physically, does not mean it's necessarily a good idea to pursue a relationship with that person, simply based on lust. We all consider certain factors, before jumping into a relationship.

Bigotry implies hate. There are enough truly hateful, bigoted people in the world -- those who wish (and seek to inflict) physical harm to those of us in the LGBTQ community -- who deserve that label.

I do agree that Karleen has strung Pearl along, and that's just a rotten thing to do. Karleen has issues. If Pearl would simply cut Karleen out of her life, she would be doing herself a favor.

Thanks for sharing your very personal story. And good luck!

Who says so? I think we have to be VERY careful before slapping a label on someone.

Agreed about the grandchildren thing. Another thing to consider is that some people, straight or gay, simply don't want to have children. I'm one of those people. No desire to have children whatsoever. I'm not all that crazy about babies and toddlers and, for that reason alone, I know I would not be a good father. It's not for everyone.

They removed it! Thank you, administrators!

Honestly, I don't feel that comfortable giving out my phone number (no matter how much I love Cherry Magic!). What is the purpose of that? Other sites don't require my phone number, it doesn't seem safe to me.

I'm picky with my ratings, too. :) Out of 100 dramas I've watched through kisskh, I have only given nine ratings of 10. I also don't rate a series until it is completed. If Cherry Magic continues to be great (and I have a feeling it will), it will get a 10 from me.

Not really. Still, 8.8 out of 10 is quite a high rating. It's a 10 from me, but not everyone is going to feel the same way.

I guess some people don't like it as much as the rest of us. :(