MaintainingMama

This was a great episode, all the pieces coming together, the action and suspense. I always knew Wasin was the bad guy but had no idea why. Now do I think old grandpa king deserved that shot to the belly...yep. But all those people dead was so sad, even Wasin. His reasons were valid even if his execution was terrible. And not my Chakri!!! Why they have to do him like that!? I'm hoping that the voice over was just Khanin visiting him at the hospital and the grave site scene was for something else and it was just a fake out! Cause who can replace Chakri!
Now on to the most important part of this series and particularly, this episode! The FASHION!!! My goodness never has a shows clothing design stood out more in a BL. No one was dressed poorly! All the opulent colors! I am not a huge fan of brown in clothing, especially in a suit, but Net's outfit! A feast for the eyes! My favorite was Paytai and Mira though. That green coat with the fabric draping down from the lapel mixed with the off white blouse! I screamed!! Mira in the pitch black safari jacket mixed with a suit softened by a flower embellishment on her shoulder. I gagged. Even the king in is gold! Normally, I could care less about the clothes but man I definitely feel we are not talking enough about the attention to detail the wardrobe is giving.

I can go along with all the rest of this story, except where Alan betrays them all to avoid surgery because he is getting older. Every one standing in a stupid circle talking about how much Alan loves them all, well that is right, he loves them, so he would never betray them like he did. Especially not for the lame reason of wanting to not have surgery. Cause what sense does it make to avoid surgery, but go under an experimental drug that so far has killed all but one person? It's kind of ruined the show for me. And it was soooo good up until that point. And now he dies next week, making Jeff's vision of their future come true, so we mourn him like Way. And because I cannot see how this will all wrap up well in one more episode, it feels like we will get a 3rd season or a spin off with KimKenta or PeteChris.
Literally outside of that, I enjoyed this episode. The fact that they explained why Tony was alive, the gentle way Babe is with Charlie and honestly the kind way Charlie is with Babe. I did want a little more anger from Jeff, especially when he saw that Alan had obviously not slept at home. His just going along to get along is so different from his character last year. It took so much for him to trust Alan, and your telling me that at no point was he suspicious or paranoid at all the MANY clues that Alan was hiding something?
I'm devastated for Kenta. I hope that they figure out how to get him his body back, and remove the powers and chip. That was crazy to watch and all those gross men who are willing to watch it, participate with it and then do that to other non suspecting human beings is just UGH!!! It's so true to life how low human beings can be and it makes me angry.
I will of course tune in next week to finish this out, but man, I wanted better from this series. I'm praying they pull an hail mary and fix all the problems they created unnecessarily.

This one is definitely got me on pins and needles waiting for the next episode. I definitely should have waited to binge. They could not have casted Hua Yong better. Beautiful beyond compared, soft "omega" looks but then his face changes and he is in charge and scary as hell. That duality it everything for this story line. I cannot wait until the next episode. I want to know why Hua Yong wants Shao You in the first place. Why is he going to such mighty lengths to be with him? Great beginning. I do wish they would release 3 a week until the end, just because of censorship stuff and, what happened to Revenged Love. It doesn't feel like that will happen with this show, but you never know.

This show is still wildly entertaining. The attention to detail from the setting to the costumes to the dialogue is something that we really haven't seen since KinnPorsche. I just had to speak on how refreshing it is to get something like this in a sea of low to mid budget series. I absolutely don't mind those and in fact, with a good director and script, some of the best series have been made. But this is definitely a treat.
Now on to today's episode. I feel so bad for Calvin. I get what Jay is feeling, and he has every right to feel it, because not only did Calvin lie, but honestly unlike a regular person, being seen with Royalty has to come with some consent. Simply because any involvement with them requires at minimum a level of personal invasion that would normally occur when making friends or beginning to date someone. Jay deserved to know that simply being with Calvin as a friend would mean someone somewhere would be looking at him, his family and his background, never mind if they are dating. Which, honestly, has been super unclear what they are to each other up until this point. Not even that thing on the porch cleared up what they are to each other, that could have easily been a conversation between two friends or boyfriends. But why I feel bad for Calvin is honestly all the reasons I listed above. Anyone he would want to be his friend would probably chose to leave his life because of what comes with knowing and being in proximity to a Royal. He simply wanted a friend. Which was why he probably chose to come to Emmaly. For fresh start and to go where not as many regular people knew who he was. He finally found someone who didn't know him and liked him for who he was. He got to do things he would not normally be allowed to do and experience things that a typical person his age should experience. I will say that the script writers missed an opportunity to give us one more life lesson in today's episode with Calvin. Up until now, he has been so quiet and reserved, even with Jay. I wished they had had him finally crack and tell Jay why he chose not to tell him that he was a Prince. To say all the things that he has lost out on and all the things he desires to do but can't because of who he was born to. It would have been nice to not just get Jay's feelings on what happened, but also Calvin's. It shows how even if you are rich and famous, you still want to have some basic freedoms and relationships. For all the saseungs and crazy fans who demand things from people who have more visibility that the average Joe (especially the Revenge Love fans...sheesh!), it would have been a good message.
Man, why did Ramil ruin the good work he did on the stage by being a jerk to Nin and Ava. It was so unnecessary! But I loved Nin and Ava tag teaming to take him down a peg or two. I would have loved a moment of maybe Paytai scolding him or maybe just questioning why he needed to do that when he could be making friends with them, or SOMETHING to redeem Ramil. Because as of now, even knowing the abuse he suffers and the trauma he must have and even the fact that basically he is just a pawn in his dad's game and he has no real control over his life, I still hate him and with out even a tiny bit of character development happening, I'm pretty sure I'm going to hate him til the end.

While I appreciate the slow pace to the competition and all the back and side stories to get there, I am glad we finally get on with it next week. So much focus on the build up, we don't get enough of the side ships. I want to know more about Paytai and Ramil, how did they even become a thing? And what was the point of having NetJJ in this series if they weren't going to do everything to build this ship and convince us, as viewers who are already skeptical, to watch their solo series? Hardly any screen time and what screen time we get, it's of JJ singing a song that I skip every time. And Net standing there with blood shot eyes looking like he would rather be anywhere else. Both characters are underwhelming, but primarily because they haven't given us anything to like or dislike about them. They are just there. And if this is all their characters are going to be, they didn't have to have NetJJ in there. For me, their ship doesn't have chemistry, on or off the screen, but I'm trying to give them a chance. I was hoping this series would prove me wrong about their off screen chemistry, which in my opinion is almost always awkward. So far they really haven't been given a chance too.
As for the GL couple...are they supposed to be a GL couple? Once again, not enough screen time together to let me know anything about these characters together, not even their screen time in this week's episode.
Finally thoughts, while I think all the love scenes, (cause while spicy, they have all been so filled with love it wasn't just a sex scene for me) have been beautifully shot and staged...this last one should have been faster paced. It was a missed opportunity to see Ran lose his control for once, just in that moment with the person he loves, who he can be open with the most. If they had shown his hand shaking while he drew or when Nin put the brush down his front, he took over and went a bit wild, it would have made that NC scene so much more interesting. It would have been amazing to see them ruin that room they were in, just to show that Ran, who is always in control and rational, loses his highly impressive composure in the face of a seductive Nin. I also take issue with them showing Nin be so confident in all aspects including initiating sex, and then he withdraws or hides, like he doesn't like his body. It only happens when he reveals himself. It's weird, jarring and pulls the focus of the scene. Again, this was a beautiful dreamy NC scene that was full of heat...it's just that we had that already. Let's see something else.

Side note: no more feet please and thank you. Just...no...more...

No, I totally get you!

I had to get off my chest. It was frustrating especially so late in the series

This whole episode was absolute ASS!!!! While I am excited North and Sonic are finally together, what was THAT!? The kiss was kind of lame, and done in a weird space. Like get it was supposed to North comforting Sonic and it turns in to a kiss, but just wasn't my favorite for their first kiss. Done in a place where there is ZERO privacy, it just felt off. Then that roof top scene. Yeah, I'll admit parts were cute, but North and Sonic are not high schoolers! They are grown men, who are around grown men who honestly are pretty upfront about sex and relationships. There is no reason for them to be THAT shy confessing to each other. And then not to get a real passionate kiss after the confession... just UGH!!!!! We have been edged with their story for two freaking seasons and to get that weak ass confession, no heart to heart and no amazing kiss was just disappointing to say the least.
Then you have Allen....first he PUSHED Jeff, wtf!? I also hated that when Allen was upset they had Babe be the one to comfort him. In no world do I want anyone to comfort me when my husband is available. The person I am most vulnerable with is who I want when I am feeling some type of way. It should have been Babe going to comfort Allen, but then Jeff sucks up his shock at being pushed and goes to Allen.

Then he went in to the enemy's camp but not to save anyone or sacrifice himself to rescue anyone...but because he is getting old and doesn't want to have surgery!? Also, except for Willy, EVERY SINGLE person who was experimented on by Tony has died a painful death. Why would Allen assume he would be the exception?! In what world is Allen so stupid as to believe anything Tony says, trusts that he would just die at Tony's hands, and betray Jeff, Charlie and Babe?! In what world are any of them forgiving him even if after it is all said and done and they some how make the skill nullifier drug and he goes back to being just regular Allen knowing what he did? The writers have ruined a perfectly good character by making him do something so out of character for the STUPIDEST of reasons.
I can only pray that some how it's a trick but I cannot for the life of me see how.
They didn't even give us a good NC scene with Charlie and Babe! Charlie almost died and instead of a beautiful love making scene that shows them reaffirming their love for each other, a reconnection after a scary life or death situation...they give us a jerk off (maybe, it was so poorly filmed and they were clothed that it was the only thing I could assume was happening) on a bike. Cause why? First, uncomfortable and impractical. Second, it just seemed to lack the intimacy that was warranted after the ring scene.
Anyway, I'm beyond irritated at this episode (obviously) most because I was surprised at well this show was doing for a second season, and to have them mess that up with only 2 episodes to fix it...just ugh!

At this point I am mostly living for Per and Tar's bromance. While I still like KimMon, and KitShane, I'll admit to being over the "problems" I feel like shows should have a quota on how many are allowed per series.
I will say, the main thing this show got wrong was the after relationship intimacy. Sure we have had some cuddling (at least with the kids, the adult...I'll get to them in a minute), but not enough. I get that they aren't going to be having NC scenes, nor do I want them to, but for Kit and Shane where is the hand holding and leaning into each other and the quick kisses that would befit a teenage romance. Same for Kim and Mon. While they seem to be the more outwardly affectionate couple, that kiss on the porch bothered me. It was the slow leaning into each other until way too many seconds passed and they finally kissed. By this point in their relationship, they would have made out a million times. And if nothing else, kissing each other would not be as big a deal, cinematically, as they made it. Just show them kissing. They are old enough for at least that. I would have really respected this show if they had one of the couples making out heavy and one of them pulled back and admitted they weren't ready, even though they want their partner. Perfectly normal teenage occurrence. And if nothing else it would show any teen out there that it is okay to be horned up but still not ready to have sex and it's okay to say so to your partner.
Similar feelings about Shane and Kit. Shane being a worry wart in the beginning made sense for his character and having Kit's presence being the thing that brought him out of his head a little was great. And I like the story line of Shane not getting the scholarship and having to rethink his plans, again, it made sense for the character. But once we got passed that, no more problems please. We needed more them dating and maturing together. I just want to see them act more like boyfriends. Outside of the problem of spending the night, you cannot tell they are more than friends. It still looks very much like the tutor/student turned friend relationship, even when Shane hugged Kit when he got into the international school. While I definitely think Mick has surpassed his brother in terms of BL intimacy is parts, there is something missing...I'm mostly blaming the writer and director, though, because it's not just a LukeMick problem.
Now on to the adults. Outside of a comment that they would be doing shenanigans later...just...nothing. I don't even remember if they have kissed yet. And what is crazy is Pod and Papang have crazy chemistry. I was so excited when they hinted at this ship initially because it makes so much sense for them as actors. And their Valentine's Day photo shoot was hot as hell, so they have the stuff to make a great pairing. Then this happened. I like both characters, they work for the story. And I absolutely don't expect a NC scene in this show, that would be weird. But to show that they are truly the grown ups in this series, there should have been at least a kiss. And maybe an scene after they had moved in together with Pod coming out shirtless from the bathroom first thing in the morning followed shortly by Papang, showing they are as intimate as they should be. Maybe a teasing and a rolling around on the bed to show how happy they are together now that they are in a space with just them two. Something other than school scenes with them mostly with the kids. Definitely disappointed in how they developed their story line.

Champ setting boundaries and then introducing a new guy to be into the mix in the next to last episode is not it for me. Maybe 2 episodes ago, and then have them resolve it by now so we still get mostly Sorn and Jun. And it irked me that Thai literally could have confessed in that moment and they could have had a sweet heart to heart, which would make since for an 11th episode side ship. Then we could focus all on Sorn and Jun working on establishing their relationships and coming out to family and work.
I liked that 1) Jun set a boundary about not jumping back into sex right away and that 2) they show Sorn actively respecting that. I also love soft and clingy Sorn. Narak!
Based on the preview, it seems like they need one more episode past next week, to leave room for the random children dropping off coffee and gossiping. Such a weird part of the show to me. And so unnecessary. I wanted more of Phut and the guy he was dating in the office and the jealous girlfriend story line. Didn't feel like that got wrapped properly.
Anyway, I am sad this is almost the end. I'm going to miss this messy and shocking show!

I'll start with the skippable bits. The girls....I'm sorry they bore me. I am waiting for the industry to get better story lines for their GL couples. Tai and Champ...it's sad when your NC scenes are skippable. Imagine having a main lead couple whose NC scenes will go down as some of the best, only to have the second couple have some of the worst. At this point, can we have Yoon be the straight best friend who give good advice. He is fine in that role. But if I never see him sip kiss another human being and make a NC awkward as hell again, I would die happy. Why did they show Champ riding when he was literally levitating in the air. Like friends, your genitals are no where near each other. And the crazy thing is, this side couple have almost zero story line. It started off intriguing, and then nothing. Either they are in a scene together dealing with Sorn and Jun's stuff or they do what they did today. They would have been a much better addition as a will they or won't they with a dry sip kiss at the end couple.
Now on to Sorn and Jun. I loved that Jun didn't give in right away after Sorn confessed he liked him. I'll admit that I kind of wanted to see Sorn humbled a bit more. I would have like to see him begging Jun to come back, on his knees. Especially during that scene where they were crying together. Sorn has been keeping his true feelings so hidden that it would have been nice to see him have to go all out to win Jun back again.
I'll say, I didn't like the bathroom scene where Sorn asked to kiss and he kept crossing the boundary Jun had set. This was an opportunity to show some growth from Sorn, especially at one point, Jun mentions that every time they did anything like that, it was Sorn just doing what he wanted to do. They also could have made that scene hella sexy with Sorn finally taking his time, like he worshipped Jun. And Jun would be feeling some type of way, so that HE would initiate using tongue. And then Sorn could walk away, insisting that they respect Jun's boundary, leaving Jun a little frustrated that they didn't go any further.
But that scene did emphasis that both Jun and Sorn are the "My Stubborn". Both are crazy hard headed.
I do like that we got to finally know when Sorn started liking Jun. But instead of two terrible NC scenes with Tai and Champ, it would have been great to flash back to the shoe giving and Sorn developing feeling for Jun back then.
I'm glad it looks like they are back together. I'm looking forward to next week.

There is a clip of Jimmy and Ohm teasing ZeeNunew about their NC scene last week and after Zee replies that their own NC is extra spicy, he says not as much as ZeeNunew's....ummm after today's episode, what in the WORLD could ZeeNunew do to top JimmyOhm's NC scene?!?! Holy Moly! Beautifully shot, and as hot as it was, it was also deeply moving. In previous episodes, you could make a case saying that Ramil views Paytai as an object, one he can use at his will. A toy he is possessive of. You get a small hint it is more than that when the father beats Paytai in his stead. But that NC scene shows that their relationship, while crazy complicated, is at its base, love. I cannot wait to get more of their story.
Once again, the wardrobe director/Stylist on this series deserves all the awards. Nunew in the cropped jacket and silken pants with a cummerbund was giving me life! Then in come Net with the black and grey coat over a ruffled shirt and then the leader of Meenagarin's beautiful navy coat. I didn't know where to look and missed the dialogue in that scene like 4 times. Gorgeous!
I love that they also are showing Charan and Khanin slowly develop their relationship. I love that we get their moments, but that their moments are restrained because of who they are and what could happen if someone finds out. But I also love that lots of people already know what they are to each other and are just letting them live their lives.
I'm not one of those people who are against NetJJ because they loved NetJames, but I have been waiting patiently since NetJJ was announced to see some chemistry between them and so far have not. I was hoping this series would show it before their real series is air...but still not seeing it. I am seeing them both being great actors, individually. And maybe in this story its not there yet, and I need to keep being patient. But for now...meh (at least on their chemistry so far). IMO

That beard....well, the dialogue kind of made up for it. I love that finally we get a script where the people are telling it like it is. First, Sorn's brother calling him out for being a complete asshat and making all the excuses in the world. Letting him know that he had to figure his shit out because Jun did not deserve Sorn treating him the way he does. Then, Jun telling Sorn, that he was no longer going to be doing what ever they were doing on Sorn's terms. That Sorn cannot have it both ways by saying that he doesn't date children and that he doesn't like Jun but then try and control who Jun sees. I LOVE that Jun called Sorn out on his BS. So many times in these series, they don't get to the point of why a character is angry. Just alot of empty words that don't mean anything. Jun expressing himself fully and letting Sorn sit in that was amazing. And then finally Tai calling Sorn out for being unclear with what he wants and using Jun without thought to literally everyone else's feelings, including his own. Everyone calling Sorn an idiot was so satisfying to my ears!
I still don't care about Tai and Champ, mostly because we made it this far and have had like 2 scenes with them together, so who knows what they are to each other. Even Champ said he doesn't know what they are. And Tai then becoming a hypocrite by telling Sorn to figure out his feelings to not knowing how to fix his own...relationship? They are boring but their story line did not have to be. They just needed to show them together now as well as in the past to give us reason to care about them.
All the random side people need to go. The kids, the guy James, the guy Korn who comes in and doesn't even provide comic relief. The have too many couples to waste time on any of them.
No NC scene this time. I didn't expect it based on the trailer, but so far they have been 8 out of 12, so I totally expected them to intentionally give us one every episode. I am glad though that they didn't, it shows how serious the situation is now.
Looking forward to next week. I kind of hope they make up like right away and we get to see them in relationship mode, not just sex buddy mode.

One thing Domundi is going to do is give us an immaculate love scene. That was beautiful, somehow poetic. The expression of their utter love for each other. When Charan kneeled down to gain consent, even though he had literally been asked to move their relationship forward was just...chef's kiss. It was a reminder of their social statuses as they crossed the line into a totally different relationship, not just physically but emotionally. It was like Charan was asking if he could finally give himself permission to express his feelings for Khanin.
I also loved how as bold as Khanin this whole time, even making Charan bare, when it was finally his time to be utterly vulnerable, he hid his body, not as confident as he usually is. And Charan confirming that he loved everything about him, and that he did not have to hid from him. Such an impactful moment.
I knew that after what NetJames gave us, NC wise, in Bed Friends and what TutorYim gave us in Middle Man and finally what ThomasKong gave us in Your Sky, that ZeeNunew were going to have to up their NC game. I did not expect it to be Zee hiney, but I'll take it! Side Note: If anyone else had bared their hip like that to entice their partner I would have cringed so hard. But since it's Nunew, and his hips don't lie, it made sense. It would have been better had he kind of exposed that area, like lift his shirt up and pull pants down slightly, if he was trying to seduce. But otherwise, we understand why that hip was Charan's breaking point in resisting! 🤣🤣
Moving on from the NC scene. Chakri deserves better clothing! Why is his vest sooo tight on him?! This whole production is obviously customed and tailored clothing. Why are his clothes so tight it looks like a button is going to pop.
Grandpa is definitely on my nerves.
Also, if they have a dungeon and they also have AI projector lessons, why wouldn't they have cameras to find out how the Coach was able to escape?
I am definitely looking forward to next week, because I want to see how their relationship changes now.

See that is what I mean. He does do amazing during the NC scene. And even at the kitchen scene, I could tell that he was kind of breaking. I wanted the continuity of that scene to carry over when Babe walked out of the bathroom. Babe looked like he was on the hunt (which he was), I wanted Charlie to look up see that body and that face and quickly look away. When Babe leaned down and asked for to get his hair blown dry, when he tried to push it off, he should have been like stuttering his words, maybe tripping when he went to get the blow dryer. Cliche, of course, but sure ways to show us he wanted Babe as much if not more than Babe wanted him. During the blow drying scene, he looked completely uninterested. But like I said, I blame the director. I truly believe, like you said, based on his performance during a NC scene, he would have given that had he been directed to. It would be nice though to see him not need direction for a scene like that though.

Man! The acting in this is some of the best. From the extra guy, Mawin to Pavel, taking us through every emotion possible in one episode. And then that cliffhanger ending to the episode! We have never seen Charlie use his powers intentionally before, so that was interesting. Poor Jeff. That was such a frightening scene when he was seeing all those images. Now I'm scared for Charlie, what is going to happen to him now that he has Jeff's powers.
Can we talk about Willy's backstory!? Getting his powers with out consent, basically a slave to Tony. Who knew I would feel bad for Willy. But I do wonder why he was in that underground fight and why he was able to keep getting up and finally, why was he laughing like that when he should have been writhing around in pain? Side Note: If Tony can already give people powers successfully like he did with Willy, why is he failing now?
SonicNorth story and screen time when? Honestly, same with KentaKim. I don't think I care about PeteChris, although I am curious about Chris' deal. Like what is his background and what is his true purpose there. But the other couple, we need like side stories to catch us up on all their backstory, at least for Sonic and North. And then just like a mini moments with Kenta and Kim.
It is so hard because I am truly enjoying the main story with Charlie and Babe and the side stories that go along, I just need more from the side side ships.
I don't think I've talked about this before for season 1 but the cinematography in this and last season are amazing. The lighting during the scene where Babe goes to Charlie's new apartment to convince him to come back after he finds out the truth about why Charlie left was beautiful. And it some how highlighted the state of their current relationship. How much in love they are of each other, as well as all of the emotions they both were feeling.
I will say that the only I wished for in this episode, especially that scene was more facial expressions. I needed to see him break down when he walked out that last time. Even if he knew it was a permanent situation, at least he should be upset that he HAD to leave and that he was breaking Babe's heart. And during the apartment scene, he did good when Babe was kissing on his neck while he was cooking but where was that same energy when all that touching finally worked. By the time Babe pulls Charlie over and knocks the dryer from his hands, Charlie still looks uninterested. I know that Pooh is knew, and honestly, I blame the director because that should have been something they worked on to get a better scene, imo.
Overall, I cannot wait until next week and I cannot believe I have to wait that long.

Liked the main couples chemistry. They missed a golden opportunity to make a throuple out of that Bu Xing, Ke Yi and Da Bai. They all had the chemistry and the looks. Less spy plot and more back story on Bu Xing and Ke Yi and then bring in Da Bai just as stuff gets messy. Would have been way more enjoyable. Also less grandpa. He was insufferable the whole time.

First I have to say, I'm skipping the GL story line, and not because I don't like GL stories. I loved the one in Sunset X Vibes. I simply do not care for their plot line, I'm bored to be honest. I will say both girls are beautiful and I do wish their story interested me. I can say the same for Tai and Champ. Honestly, there hasn't been enough back story for them to interest me, so I'm not missing them in the series at all.
Give me all the Sorn and Jun. Both the "wtf" NC scenes and the slow revealing of deeper emotions so we see the road blocks to keeping them apart officially.
It may seem illogical that Sorn pursued a sexual relationship with someone "young", when he is supposed to traumatized from what happened with Mali, but to me, it makes sense. The brain will have you wanting the thing you KNOW is probably bad for you all the time. And some how Sorn has convinced himself that it was because he was in a relationship with Mali that his life was almost ruined, so now he avoids all relationship. He is acting like all he wants from Jun is sex, but his subconscious is the one that gets jealous and unreasonable. He knows he wants Jun for himself, but also is refusing to admit it. He also, for some reason, doesn't believe that Jun truly likes him too. Jun confessed, albeit drunk, and Sorn blew it off several times. I am soo glad that next week Jun finally has had enough and he leaves Sorn. Sorn needs some separation to figure out what he truly wants.
This show is not that deep plot wise but I am enjoying that who ever wrote this isn't afraid to show us something we haven't seen in BL. Two men with healthy sexual lives not pretending that they are delicate virgins every time someone wants to kiss or have sex. It is decidedly refreshing.

Jimmy as Ramil is equal parts hot and scary! It isn't too clear to me why Ramil hates Khanin so much, other than wanting the crown. But he hated him with out knowing if Khanin is capable of securing the crown. I will say, where are the cameras for Ramil and Paytai's kiss? No one is following him around? Also, why were those guys in front of the club, what was the purpose? Where was security? Their should have at least been a bouncer or someone in the front to make sure nothing happens to the club.
Side note: what kind of guard can Charan be if he has PTSD because of rain? In a place where rain is pretty common. I just don't know why we needed a traumatic back story for him, out side of he was orphaned and that is why he feels indebted to the king to do his bidding. Then when he defies that to be with Khanin, then it would seems tragic and sad and we would get his struggle. This extra back story with Mom and the rain is silly. That end scene would have made it to the kiss with just them being wet from the rain and Charan trying to take care of Khanin. (The whole getting wet lead to sickness Thai syndrome). And it would have been just as impactful because one thing ZeeNunew know how to do very well is kissing scenes.

I do wonder what happened to Calvin and Chakri at the club. They said Calvin ditched them but he seemed really drunk, did he get kidnapped? He is a royal. And poor Chakri was just left on the floor to fend for himself.

I am enjoying flirty, mischievous Nunew/Khanin. I'm looking forward to seeing how he shakes up the royals rules. I also need more back story about Ramil and Paytai. How did they come to be who they are today?

I said it last week but it bares repeating. I love that this series made a sequel and made how sequels should be, better than the first. I loved the first season, it's on my rewatch list. But this second season is topping it.
1) The plot is just as interesting, if not more than the first season, which important because so many second seasons abandon what made their series interesting to begin with.
2) The acting! I thought it was great first season, especially Pavel. That hospital scene when Charlie "dies" is one of the best acting displays I have seen in a BL ever. But in season 1, Pooh was obviously new to the game, even though he was good. This season, Pooh said not only have improved physically (hence the plethora of shirtless scenes we've been given just in episode 6 alone), but I'm going to improve my acting skills as well. He did so well showing all the varied emotions Charlie was going through, from angry, to sad, to guilty, to cold and pissed off. He displayed Charlie's vulnerability as he missed Babe but knew that seeing him in that moment would probably not be for the best. The worry on his face when he could see Babe drunk out of his mind in the house! And finally at the end when him and Babe "make up". In that moment, he wasn't ready to forgive Babe, but he wanted him and that was enough for him. He never doesn't love and respect Babe and you could tell that even though they haven't settled their issues, he needed to feel connected to Babe.
Pavel is also acting his ass off, as usual. Granted I could have done with 5 less " Charlie" 's, but you could really tell Babe's desperation at thinking he was going to lose Babe. When he broke down and told Charlie all his concerns and feeling about Charlie and the lab experiment...chef's kiss!
Speaking of chef's kiss, the scene between Sonic and North. It was so short, but the feelings being felt! Sonic's hesitancy to tell North that he has changed and they no longer want the same thing. You can see he doesn't want to upset North, but that he is finally living the life he wants. And North, always keeping a smile on his face, smiling through his pain at hearing Sonic say that what connected them (or so he thought) no longer exists. His face after Sonic leaves...phew! I have loved Michael's acting since Call It What You Want. I just really want more of their story.
3) Willy is the WORSE, but he is doing his dang job as the bad guy! As any good series should, they have updated the "guy we love to hate" with out really taking away the original villain. While it was obvious Willy worked for Tony, Willy is so bad, I'm not even worried about Tony's shenanigans so far. I'm looking forward to Willy being taken down. Speaking of bad guys, I don't care if Chris is working with Tony or not, I hate him. Nut is also doing a superb job as Chris, cause just like Way, I don't like him but for completely different reasons.
4) The racing! Just like the first season, the racing is still interesting to see. I'm invested in the races and they aren't scenes I wish I could skip through to get back to the story. It hold my attention every time and that is hard to do in series like these. The easily can be the boring part of any series.

Overall, I am enjoying the series. I am definitely looking forward to next week, to see if Charlie and Babe made up for real and what Charlie is planning now that he know for real that Willy is with Tony.