TianQi

I think a lot of them know gay love isn't like this....they just don't care. That's my own assumption, anyway. I'm not one of them, so I'm not sure.

bbby14 gave you the real answer. The easier answer is: don't worry about it and just start from episode 7. haha For the first six episodes (particularly the first three) you'll be constantly having a feeling of "Wait, didn't I see this before but differently?"..pretty annoying tbh

^That's what I'm saying. Many of the famous classical hetero romances of ancient history begin with the female lead in her mid-teens. People just don't film it that way because it makes them uncomfortable in away that they're somehow OK with being made uncomfortable by gay people because gay people simply being gay (read:deviant) makes them uncomfortable anyway.

Tbh those uncomfortable aspects made them movie more real. Ancient history wasn't sunshine and unicorns. Also, none of it was glorified, so I don't understand the griping.

"It came" from losing his virginity imo. lol

Can: OMG don't kiss me!
Also Can: We're not sleeping until you put it in.
*two hours later*
Can: Put it in again.

Same Difference (movie)
Double Mints (movie)
Junjou (movie)
Taiikukan Baby (movie)
His - I Never Meant to Fall in Love (miniseries)
Takumi-kun (a series of five movies)
Life Senjou no Bokura (miniseries)

All of these aren't light and fluffy and some are a bit old, but I like them all.

You won't be disappointed. It's great so far lol

Came for Tay, New, and Singto. Staying for Off. <3

Didn't read the manga, but it's nice to get back to the cutesy, cheesy style of BL shows that Japan has always done so well. ^_^

I agree with BlackMonk. Tbh I wish I would have just put this off until the season was over and just started from episode 7 after reading the comments here. This is what we've been waiting for the whole time anyway. The rest is just an (unnecessary) alternate reality, sad Ae very few TulHin scenes.

I remember seeing him in Fighter of the Destiny three years ago and thinking, "Wow! He's so handsome!" only for him to be in BL/bromance a year later and I'm JUST finding out about it NOW. UGH! Now to binge SCI.

About China, it should be noted that the people don't really have a representative government. With that in mind, I'd like to say from personal experience that most Chinese are indifferent, if not supportive of more LGBT+ rights. There are always polls online here about and people routinely vote in favor. Will the government ever do anything about it? Not within the next couple of decades, I'm sure. LOL (but seriously, it sucks) My point is: please don't be under the impression that your average Chinese is a homophobe.

Also, see: the wealth of 'bromances' that have been made in China over the past few years. They're 'bromances' because the government says they have to be, but the novels they're based on (which got so famous throughout the country they decided the tv adaptation in the first place) are GAY, GAY, GAY. lol

That puppy analogy though. <3

Stranger 2 out takes!
https://youtu.be/HP2ALE_bOCI

Some things that stand out for me about this:
-They got the right actors down the physicality. Things like the actor who plays Nagisa's big doe eyes matching the way he longs for Shun or stares out endlessly are just perfect.
-Setting was perfect. Summer on a beach is the most magical time in every teenager's life.
-Music was beautiful.
-I don't think I can say the last time I've fully gotten to know so many characters so well in a miniseries. Nagisa, Shun, Chika (and her parents!), whoever Chika's best friend was, Takashi (my nerdy baby! <3333) . I feel like I really got a very good grasp of their personalities and thoughts of how life should be and I LOVE that about this series.

What could have improved: nothing, imho, BUT if we got a kissing scene at the end with the big pouty lips of the MC, I don't think anyone would complain....because we'd be too busy crying and spewing blood from our noses like Chika. lmao

Totally agree. This drama was everything I wanted my first love to be as a gay teenager. I'm older now, but this type of story will always resonate strongly.

Welp. There go all the words flying from my mouth. lol Perfect review.

In hindsight, I'd like to think it's probably because he likes subtle aspects of Chika that she doesn't even know she has that make her charming. I think that because of the 'object focus/staring club' was a part of. Maybe he actually does get Chika on a deep level, but he's socially awkward, so it won't come out until Chika opens up to him.

I'm so glad someone else does. I think him, his awkward smile, and his brain are so hot. He deserves much better than Chika. lol

His lips and his eyes <3