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I was wondering whether Servant Prince really needed a special episode, and especially when I heard it was about a camping trip, I felt like it was something I could pass without really missing out.

I'm so glad I was wrong!!

Almost every episode of Servant Prince touched my heart, but this one felt extra special. So many people in the queer community lack the privilege of having elders who can model healthy, long-term relationships. It meant so, so, so much to me to see Naoya & Takaaki build a community with Mori-san & his partner. Mori-san really is the father Naoya never had, and him taking on the role of a queer elder on top of that is so meaningful - I really don't have the words.

In my review of Servant Prince, I talked about how this show is an interesting exploration of desire, even though on the surface it might look like your average BL. This special episode confirms my thoughts that there are important conversations being had here, without it getting preachy or feeling contrived. So glad to have discovered this; Naoya & Takaaki might be gone from my screen, but they'll live in my heart for a long time.