MaintainingMama

Yeah! SandRay are back! They are cute and I love them, both SandRay and FirstKhao. I will say, I keep waiting for all the tension from the first season, but I kind of knew with this cast, I wasn't going to get it. The closest to that is definitely AouBoom. I knew they would deliver what needed to be delivered. Now that isn't to say that it isn't gag worthy, cause Dean and RomeRaffy shenanigans have my jaw dropping. I think what would have set this episode in the same kind of space is if they showed a flashback to Rome changing his mind and actually sleeping with Pete. Then it would have the same shock value, if you will, as OF1. I also wish Jack and Dean's stair scene went a little further. Imo, it needed to be hotter. It needed to be longer and not shot from under the stairs where everything was hidden. Jack is my least favorite character so far, especially in this episode. And not in a I hate Boston kind of way. He is just whiny and passive aggressive and for someone who says they aren't together AND that this play is important to him, he sure is doing everything he can to ruin both. As of right now, as much as I like JossGawin, I don't really care about their story line. I loved the cute eating scene though, so I'm hopeful something more dramatic than the money thing will happen and have me interested in their pairing. Side note: as someone who is supposed to be in fashion design and literally is a costume designer, I hate his wardrobe! He doesn't dress his body type and it looks like a kid who got dressed by his mom. Imo. (shorts, the white sock, black shoes combo is killing me, especially with his long legs)
Speaking of long legs, I feel bad for those girls who had to stand behind AouBoom during the concert. They were head and shoulders taller than literally everyone in the room, so it looked silly, but what could they do?😂

I didn't know it from the trailer but this might be the best BL this year. It is going to be hard to top this and I have like quite a few. This is the perfect feel good series. Like butterflies in your tummy, heart eye emoji, slapping the air, saccharine sweet show that is so hard to do with out being cringe and they some how managed to do it. I think this was what they were trying to do with Middleman's Love but they had a terrible director (with a terrible track record), and it just works. Duang should be annoying as hell, but instead he has become my favorite character ever. I'll have to say, as a company, DMD is hitting it out the park with their pairings and their series. Now I need more attention paid to JimmyOhm and AuauSave to see what these side ships can really do.
Speaking of side couples, I am liking where NorthOtto's story is going. Typically when you have a bedfriend to lover scenario, one of the pairing is hesitant in a mean/abrupt kind of way that they have to later apologize for or beg the other person to give them a chance. Not in this case and I really like it. They both agreed to be bed buddies, they both are casual, but you can see they are catching feelings. They bring it up again casually but with no pressure or pretense. Just a gentle, "here is what I'm feeling". They are playful yet respectful of each other. Marvis was within his right to accept the guy flirting with him, especially since they just discussed they have no status. But he respected that Jamie was feeling some type of way about him and respected the relationship for what it is and allowed both of them to figure that out without playing games. I really enjoyed that. I also like both characters. So far their have no annoying side characters, no one I hate to see come on the screen. Even Mama and Daddy, who I know are not perfect parents, weren't necessarily painted as the villain but more like regular parents who aren't perfect, have probably done things to hurt Qin, but are trying. Like real parents.
I'm enjoying everything about this series, the writing, directing, the acting and the OST have all been great so far.
I hope they continue where they left off at the end of the episode, cause WTF Qin!

Yeah, it hasn't been fair and I am disappointed for them. They deserve better.

Yeah, I usually don't look either, but this started so badly that I peaked and it all became clear to me. I agree that I want CC to be good, because TutorYim deserve a real DMD series that they know will be good. I actually like Battle of the Writers, but they didn't make that available here in the US (currently rewatching to see if I still like it and having to use a VPN to watch it on BilliBilli in 480 hd makes me angry.) so the show didn't do as well as it could have. I need someone to harness the off screen chemistry between them and put it on screen.

So the director for this was also the director for Playboyy. He honestly is responsible for almost all of terrible BLs like ever. Which is crazy because he has few iconic ones, like Lovesick (season 2) and Lovesick 2024. Both of which were great for traditional, if you have never seen a bl before, this is what it should look like, just two cute boys who fall in love. He did Bedfriends, and while traumatic, it was a good BL, same for Secret Crush on You (I know not everyoe likes that series, but I loved it because it was camp, it was supposed to be over the top.) But he also did SunTiny, Middleman's Love and War of Y (and every other series with the Y in it). He is definitely not a consist director and some how is either writing these as well or finds the worst writing possible and runs with it or finds good plots and ruins them. Because honestly, looking at his work, all of his stories were interesting and then they go left like you mentioned in Playboyy. He has two shows coming, one with TutorYim and another with MaxNat. Both pairings having stared in some of his worst work and kind of ruined their images as actors, so I'm scared for them.

I never thought I would say this, but Playboyy was better. At least it tried to have a plot. I could not tell anyone what this show was about. I thought I would be able to from the first episode, but it's like they had an idea, put all of that idea in the first episode and then just kind of gave up. They also know that if they put crazy NC scenes in a series, people will watch just for that. But if you are considering watching this, the NC scenes aren't worth it. The bad makeup and hair and audio and terrible acting are so distracting that it's not even hot anymore. Just go rewatch My Stubborn or LITA or if you truly need to see something so crazy and out there, go check out Therapy (warning that show is not for the weak). But this wasn't it.

What a rollercoaster of emotions! This was my favorite episode so far, I'm almost scared to watch what could possibly top it. Duang has quickly become my favorite character of all time. Not going to lie, Qin in the bar scene pissed me off. He could have gone and said hello and gone back to Duang and friends, because that is who he came with. He had sooo many opportunities to just excuse himself and go back. Then when he played the game, he could have said his heart went up because he was looking at his man, not because of the question. And while I do think he should have gone back with Tiw to clear things up, he took too long doing it! I just needed him to clearly say once, I don't like you anymore because I have moved on to Duang. The end. That was the only part I was irritated about, but I get they had to have that part to have the confession scene. Qin finally being open and honest with Duang. Boldly saying that he wants to show up for Duang the way Duang has show up for him, melted my heart. I also love how Qin didn't melt in a way that is typical when one character is cold acting in the beginning and then "changes" when he falls in love. He was the same old Qin, but like he said, he just showed more of himself. He was so frank and honest with Duang, so when Duang broke down after Qin said he chose him, it made so much sense for Duang to loose it. TeeTee did such a great job in that scene. Honestly so did Por.
And then....The SWEETNESS EXPLOSION!!! It was so lovey dovey mushy gushy after that and I love it all.
I will say, while I like North and Otto's story line and their development, I have not been a fan of the excessive English their characters are using. So I was really glad that it was toned down this episode and fit the conversation they had. It was more natural sounding that is has been in the past episode. They are cute together, so I'm looking forward to more of their story.
Side note: The music for this episode was immaculate!

In what universe did I say I wanted all my questions answered in the first episode? I agree that the first episode is supposed to make me curious to keep me watching, but my point is that the writing of this particular show did not do that. That is my point. Good storytelling should make me curious to continue, and my entire point of my original post is that this opening episode did not meet my expectations fully to want to watch this next week. Unlike say for instance, Revenged Love (which I should note that I did not love as much as everyone else seemed to, but still enjoyed) or ABO Desire or Fourever You (which is similar in that the whole story is not laid out right at the beginning), where I wanted to keep watching, I wanted the week to go by fast in order to see the next episode. I am saying that for me, this series did not do that in the first episode. Maybe it will improve, but I'm not hopeful, because again, first impressions matter (although I have changed my mind about a show or two in the past.) As for whether or not Solar's/Sun's problem is medical or psychological, neither of us have that answer, since the doctor did not do a through exam of him, nor refer him to a psychologist to make an assessment. And yes, medical issues can trigger psychological problems, the root cause of the trigger is still medical. If I suffer from psychosis when ever I eat gluten, while the psychosis is a psychological problem, the cause is medical and would probably be treated medically. While I appreciate your mostly respectful discourse, you don't have to respond to this post, you won't change my mind about what I found bothersome in the first episode. I will watch the next episode to see if the questions I have will be answered. And if more questions arise, or critics of the next episode happen again for me, I still may post about it. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series critic free.

While I understand what you are saying, there is a difference in the series and in your example. 1) They are both grown ups in this situation. Your example, while technically an adult, 19 is barely that, so your decision makes sense. 2) Your friend was able to tell you not to call her mom. Solar/Sun did not have that option, as it was from the mind of a child. All you were doing was respecting her wishes. 3) If the series had never shown Solar's mom on the phone after it had all happened, I probably would not be as bothered by it, because she had already said she was out of town. But Pobmek did actually call her in the middle of the night to tell her about the accident, so his mom was already worried. It was a perfect time to at minimum ask her to come as soon as she could to help him manage. Or to arrange for Solar's mother to call back once Sun woke up. He chose to lie instead and there wasn't a reason given. Maybe they will tell us next time, but for now, it's not really logical when Sun/Solar could hurt himself trying to get away from the "strange man". I'm sure Pobmek's story will be revealed with time, but if it has any baring on his decisions shown thus far, again, good storytelling would have at least alluded to there being a problem.

Again, the only way to know that is to call his mother. If he didn't recognize her, then at least, she would have experience dealing with a seven year old. What was shown was that she was a great teacher, so at minimum, she could have helped keep Solar/Sun safe. He was pepper sprayed while trying to run away after having been in an accident. Keeping him safe should have been Pobmek's only priority.

I'm sorry, I don't understand your point. The only reason I believed Pobmek should have called Solar's mother is because Sun would recognize his mother, since he is seven years old. He wouldn't recognize any of the people you mentioned because again, he is 7 years old. He would know his mom, and she could calm him down, and even virtually convinced him to trust Pobmek until she got there.

I did pay attention to the details. The first episode is supposed to make me want to watch the next episode. So these concerns that you believe will be addressed in the next episode should have been addressed in this last episode, so that I would want to come to the next episode. As for the issue that Solar has, it's not psychological, as it was the result of a medical trauma. Even so, medical doctors have to take some psychology to be able to refer those who aren't having medical issues to psychology. As a person in the field of psychology, I know that an emergency room doctor who examined someone hit by a car and diagnosed a concussion would ask Solar some basic questions to rule out anything out of the ordinary. Like his name at bare minimum. Most doctors would have made him stay the night to rule out unexpected issues, because brain injuries are very tricky. Doctors aren't supposed to dismiss patients "acting weird" because when someone is injured in the way Solar was, acting weird is an indication that something medical is going on. So me talking about concussions doesn't mean that I don't know the primary source of his age regression. The show led me to believe that his age regression is due to his accident and injury to his head. As that is all I have to go by, that is what I am basing my opinion on. As for Pobmek not wanting to tell the principal about Solar not being well in front of Jee, while his feeling about Jee are immature and I expect him to act immature around Jee for other things, this is not the time to be that way, if that is truly the reason he didn't tell her. They are all adults and Solar's job needs time to find a substitute in case he is unwell. He could have pulled her to the side if anything. Unfortunately, we will have to agree to disagree. I will probably watch the whole thing, but I reserve the right to critic this show, because it is my right. I do hope you continue to enjoy it, because that is your right.

Well so far in the first episode, she wasn't a loud and bright character, so I am hoping that is shown from now on.

I'm going to be the outlier here and say this wasn't a good beginning for me. I was already iffy on the premise of a man who is in a relationship going back and forth between his adult self and child self but I was willing to give this a try and see how they worked it out. So far...for me the beginning wasn't it for me. I'm annoyed that the doctor, who knew enough to check for a brain bleed, but not enough to ask the concussion basic questions of the patient. I'm annoyed that when Pobmek discovered that Solar had regressed or lost his memory, or just simply wasn't his normal self, that he did not take him back to the hospital immediately. Brain issues are nothing to wait and see about or treat with a Thai sponge bath (I know it wasn't done in this show, but I'm alluding to the all healing Thai sponge bath in BLs in general. After he tried to run away and got maced, Pobmeck should have at minimum called Solar's mom, even just a video call, so that she could help keep him safe. I'm annoyed that once he DID talk to Solar's mother, he said absolutely nothing about something that was a serious issue and could be greatly helped by her presence. I'm annoyed he didn't tell his boss that a teacher she relies on was possibly not going to be able to teach for a while until they figured out what was wrong with Solar/Sun. You could still have the story they are trying to tell, but make it not completely illogical. I will keep watching the next few episodes, but I may wait so that I can binge.
I will also say, I'm annoyed by how Sammy has been styled in this series. If she had been the art teacher or at least had come off as whimsical as her outfit and makeup, it would have made sense. But so far, as a principal, who would mainly be dealing with teachers and parents, it's a bit off putting. I'm hoping they show her being like this fun, bubbly teacher who is a free spirit around the kids to explain why she chooses to dress like that in the roll she is in.
Lastly, you don't have to agree. This is just my opinion that I thought I would share. I am hoping that the show changes my mind, because I do like Perth and Santa and Sammy.

Duang is quickly becoming my favorite character. Him screaming for Qin at the basketball game was hilarious. He has no shame and I love that about him. Same goes for Jamie. I love that he loves Duang out loud and proud. They have they better friend group.
I'm not going to lie, North and Otto have out of this world chemistry and their meet up would have been a 10/10 for me, if it wasn't for the English. Here is my take on English in these shows where English isn't the primary language. It has to make sense in the scene. When Thomas spoke English in his meeting with foreigners in Your Sky, it made sense. Much like in Playboy, random English for now reason is cringe. If you both speak your native tongue, unless in English class or even when it's used like saying something cute/sweet about your crush in English, because the person with doesn't speak it, it makes sense. But just randomly saying it...ugh. I cannot. I'm sorry for the rant. I'm sure others won't agree, but I had to speak my truth. EEEEyuck! And with out it, it would have be lava hot! And a fantastic introduction to them as a pairing.
Overall, though, I loved this episode. Glad we finally got the showcase and we can move on to the romance. And while I think going from kissing to naked shower time in the span of 2 minutes is...alot, they delivered and I cannot wait for next week. Duang shifting from sweet to sexy was amazing to behold. And Qin going from pouty to seductress was also a thing of beauty! Soft Qin might be my favorite and I need more of him aoning Duang. That snuggle was sooo cute!

Thank you!! I will definitely check it out!

Literally couldn't watch the ending on 2x speed, it was that bad. The premise was good, I'm all for mess. But they made Jimmy too much of an asshole and did NOTHING to redeem him. They made Toh too big of a pushover, and snowed zero personal growth. This would have been a much better series if Toh had truly gone with Freeze and dated him for awhile. He was too good of a person to have zero feelings for, even if it wasn't true love. Toh could have gained his confidence back with Freeze and then when Freeze asks him to go abroad years later ( a time skip was desperately needed to save this series), Toh chooses to stay, not for Jimmy, but because his business was thriving and that isn't a sacrifice he was willing to make. They would both be sad, but know they each weren't each others forever love, so it would be the right decision. eanwhile, in those years after losing Toh, Jimmy changes!! He stops being an asshole, he stop drinking himself to desth, he tries to move on. Yes, he misses Toh, but he gets why he lost him. Maybe he writes Toh a letter apologizing and wishing him the best. He volunteers at the vet clinic, he starts being active at school activities instead of partying all the time. Is he lonely, sure, but he dates time to time, learning how to be a decent human being in a relationship. I needed to see him grow and change and ATONE for how he treated Toh. Not see Toh jump to immediately into 'rescuing' Jimmy, forgiving him after a half ass apology and the sleeping with him. Ugh....just. The potential was there, but the writing fell through.

Duang should absolutely be an unlikable character, much like Jade in MML, but somehow TeeTee makes it work. This episode was great, and I cannot wait to see Qin finally give into his feelings.

So Jimmy feels bad, but does absolutely nothing to make up for all he has said and done? And it looks like Toh will go back to Jimmy because Jimmy might do something to hurt himself. This entire series could have been fixed (although you would never catch me falling for, nor crying for the likes of Jimmy), if instead of entire episode of Jimmy getting drunk, they had shown Jimmy OPENLY doing things for Toh, to show that he has changed. Leaving the medicine means nothing, because Toh didn't even know who it was from. If they had shown Jimmy doing things for Toh, showing up at the cafe and instead of begging for Toh to come back for HIS sake, sincerely apologizing for everything he did, like he did with Run. Having a bigger time skip where instead of Jimmy becoming a drunkard, he starts cleaning up his act so much that everyone talks about it, and it gets back to the cafe, for Toh to hear. Over hearing that Jimmy rejects everyone who approaches him because " he isn't ready to move on from the love that he messed up", would go a long way in showing WHY Toh would even consider going back to Jimmy, imo. I needed Toh's apology to Dr, Freeze to be better. Dr. Freeze didn't deserve to be apart of Jimmy and Toh's foolishness. I will say, I'm glad this is almost over. I can only watch it at 2x speed, which is not something I usually do. Fah snd Teh are hot though, so it helps redeem the show a bit.

The only one I feel sorry for is Dr. Freeze. He has no idea he is in the presence of a basket full of deplorables. Toh pissrd me off this episode along with Teh. What has Jimmy done to have Teh go from hating Jimmy to tryimg to get Teh to forgive him ?!?! Jimmy has only said sorry, but not for what and what he plans to do to fix it. So far, he is only thinking about himself. And stupid Toh falls for it every time. Who cares if he is sad, he didn't come runny every ti e he made you cry, why are you running every time he has a problem? And Toh using the doctor to get back at Jimmy is gross. I was engaged in this, but and still am, but I have to watch at 2x speed, cause these characters are terrible people.