Vicky245

Japanese BL of late have been very slow paced and flowery so to get a BL where it's yakuza and they're having car sex! Whoa, this gonna be good.

This was perfect, perfect, perfect. I've never watched a show or episode more perfect than this. I loved that this ep was solely devoted to developing the relationships of both couples.
I love that even though Jet enjoyed their first time together he did feel a bit of regret for rushing into it, and I love that they both communicated and agreed to slow things down.
Peem and Khem....my god. I am in love.
They so perfectly captured this beautiful first time exploration of each other's bodies between them and I like that they didn't go all the way. It wasn't about that, it was such loving intimacy that two inexperienced people were sharing together.
Also I love that Peem had facial expressions during the deed, so often the, top I guess, doesn't show much pleasure but he so did here.
And my god the last 5 minutes gave me anxiety....that I have to wait a full week to find out more...devastating. i hope it's another 2 hours lol.

I can't be the only one who doesn't really like Peng, right? Like, from the get go he's been so antagonistic to Lava, and I get it, problem child whatever but it feels more like he's projecting his own issues and judging Lava without actually trying to understand him and help him.
Like, sure give a bit of tough love and a reality check to get him in line, but throwing his dead dad in his face? Not cool.
I hope they get closer and come to an understanding cos as of yet...I dunno.
Wave is so uppity though, it's adorable and I like that even though Lava annoys him and grosses him out he's desperately clinging onto the only person that feels like solid ground.
Lava as well, I like him, he's honestly not as freaking bad as everyone else is making him out to be.

This drama is literally proof that a astronomical budget is not needed to make an amazing show.
I typically always avoid horror, I don't like it and the first ep kinda had that jump-scare theme going for it before it finally slipped into a more supernatural aspect, which I love so I'm glad it hooked me from the get go so I didn't drop it immediately.
Also I really like that it's only two couples. I've never liked it when there's more than two because more often than not the third couple never get any screen time and the screen time that they do get just eats up the development of the rest of the story/main couples. Two couplings is the ideal and I wish BLs would keep it that way instead of adding more and more. (I mean the next prince had like three, four pairings?....couldn't keep up)

I meant those as two separate things. There are a lot of boring BLs that are just being made for the sake of putting a BL out there with no thought for plot AND then there are the NC shows (which I do like as well) that are making quite a step forward in the market. I just think we're so used to sex being a focal point in things that we forget to appreciate the ones that focus more on feeling.

??What is with the strangely lukewarm response to this series? Maybe it's just me but in my opinion, it was pretty damn good. In such a highly over-saturated world of mediocre BLs, this was rock solid. I think people have been so overstuffed with NC dramas that when they're faced with a show that is pure longing, yearning and subtlety, they don't know what to do with it.
But I find that I really like drama's where they can literally show me with their eyes how much they want someone, rather than them climbing into bed immediately with each other. I like those too, duh, but sometimes things on the softer side are nice too.

I have something that is confusing me, if anyone knows the answer from the book or has a theory, much obliged.
In the 1st ep Khem's mom told him that her family is cursed and every MALE in it dies violently before they're 21. That indicates that the curse is affecting bloodlines.
But Khem is clearly a REINCARNATION of Khemika who was a girl and not of Khemjira's bloodline...? So is it reincarnation that the curse follows or bloodlines? And why would it affect Mika, a girl, when the mom said it affects the men...?
If anyone knows the answer🙏

They have to release it fast otherwise it runs the risk of being cancelled, so ultimately it's best to just get all the episodes out rather than releasing 4 of them and then literally not being able to put out the rest. Sucks that they have to take such measures but....I also find my interest holds longer with a bit of anticipation but I'll enjoy it at my own pace either way

This is so cringey and funny, it's putting the biggest smile on my face. Worradet is so perfectly ridiculous, Nut is doing such a fabulous job. That whiney voice, the brattiness, being so utterly pathetic but serving regardless, I can't wait till he gets his heels.
Despite how good a job he's doing, honestly, no one beats Jade at acting.😂 The voice, the drama, the puking....bro needs a raise.
I can't wait for more

Oh my God!!! I kid you not, when ThamePo was airing I commented that Nut looks so much like Jimmy, and here they're playing brothers?!!! 😯I may be clairvoyant as well....

I understand that and ultimately I didn't have too big an issue with it but it still felt unnecessary. Because censorship is such a huge thing in Chinese productions it just felt a bit surprising that they would put male SA in something that is supposed to be hopefully paving the way to more Chinese BLs. Sticking closely to the novel doesn't mean having to add every single detail.
(I really hope they remake Advance Bravely, that would be so cool, I really want to see what a more modern production would do for something like that)

Oh my gosh! This was waaay more fun that I thought it was going to be. I'll admit the first episode was mighty cringe and a bit stilted but by the second I was enjoying this sooo much. WSW is so funny, pretty clever and yet such a bumbling dork. CC is...a character, he'll grow on me I'm sure and I can't wait to see the second leads get together. I watched the OG years ago and this is bringing back so many memories, Chinese censorship has really come a long way and I seriously hope that this is one of many that will pave the way to more Chinese BLs.
My biggest issue however was the SA in the first ep, it just felt so freaking unnecessary and could have been swapped out for the underlings beating him up instead. Hopefully it doesn't happen again.

Wow....I sincerely wish them the best. This must have been such a hard thing to navigate but I'm glad they're really committed to working together. Like I said, I always hope that they're good friends who will continue to work together, they have so much potential. Honestly they won't act in another series for awhile, these things don't just happen overnight so Smart will probably have plenty of time to launch his music career. I hope they can move forward happily from now on.

I'm not the type of person delusional enough to think actors are dating when it's clearly just fan-service but I always like to hope that they're at least really good friends who are comfortable around each other and who will work together for awhile. This is so disappointing I have no words.
I don't blame them, they're absolutely not to blame at all, but I feel like I wasted my love on something that just didn't go anywhere and now even the memories taste bitter.
Quite frankly they could have done this a lot quieter in my opinion, a whole fandom name and official "break-up" were seriously overkill. They could have just gone on to do their own things since plenty of actors who did a great show together don't act in another one together until a couple of years later so....they really could have just quietly gone separate ways and not made this whole drama that is tarnishing both their reputations and ruining an otherwise sweet friendship cos they'll now never even be seen together. Like I said....disappointing, man....

Exactly, Gawin and First had great chemistry and Gawin had superb chemistry with Krist in Be My Favorite so I know it's not a question of acting ability or being new to BL like Joss is. They just felt a little bit too forced for my liking, especially since there are tons of other BLs where the chem just explodes. (Top Form for example)
Star Hunter is a good example, I wanna like their BLs but it's hard when their plots go absolutely nowhere despite having really good potential.
I just figured that a BL that took as long as this one to finally release should have done a lot more to ensure that it was the best it could possibly be.

This was so boring. And cringey. But all issues like cgi and plot aside, my biggest problem was the cast.
They just felt too good for a drama this bad. Neo is an amazing actor and to put him in a pissy role like this were he did basically nothing but die to further a plot of nothingness is just an insult.
Mond is also a good actor and they built him up to be an antagonist but once again did absolutely nothing with him but to have a flimsy little death that changed nothing in the story.
Joss and Gawin are cute and they do have chemistry but I don't think I particularly buy them as a couple, good friends but not romantic partners....
Honestly this felt like a good enough drama that newbies just making a name for themselves could have been involved in, not actors of their caliber and experience. It felt like a step back, not up.
Hopefully JossGawin deliver more in Only Friends 2 where they're part of an ensemble and not carrying an entire show.

It's only the third episode and they've known each other for about a week and in that time, his dad has died and he's basically been kidnapped by strangers claiming to be family, I don't think I'd have time for chemistry with someone either. Hopefully they get more chemistry as they start spending more time together where they're not running for their lives.
As for the dad....I feel like we need a longer scene of them together but they're both understandably awkward around each other and Khanin has been honest that his other dad feels more like his dad than Tharin does. And Tharin has thought that his kid was dead for years, how is he supposed to relate to a 22 year old stranger that's clearly unhappy around him?

I like that the Assavadevathin's weren't portrayed as these altruistic, can do no evil type of royals. They're just as cunning and manipulative as the rest of the competing royals. The grandfather knew that pushing Khanin would have him bolting so he played the kind granpa while forcing Charan to lie to a confused and scared boy. (Which I feel is gonna bite Charan in the ass later on assuming he doesn't tell Khanin in the next ep) I low-key have a theory that the grandpa orchestrated the attack (he was literally the only one who knew) and is trying to use that as a means to get Khanin to compete and maybe pin the blame on one of the other royal families.
I liked how realistic it was, Khanin being awkward around his bio-father (who is probably too soft-hearted for the crown) and I really hope they get closer. (Also his dad seems gay since one of the casts is listed as a step-father? can't wait for that storyline)
Also liked how Khanin immediately stood up for Ava, boy was like, I may have my own agenda and fighting one person is wasier than two but damn if I'm not gonna speak up for woman's rights.
I like the slow-burn and tension between Khanin and Charan, like obviously Khanin is attracted to Charan who definitely feels something for him in return but it's not the immediate focus.
Khanin has been violently tossed into a nest of vipers and Charan is literally the only calm and safe space that he has right now so he's desperately clinging onto the one person who knew him as Kenneth/Khanin rather than the Next Prince.
I also hope they go more into the Emmaly kiss lore (I kinda want Khanin to rebelliously kiss Charan in public and force them to be a pretend couple, the previous trailers hinted at a fake relationship so I can't help but wonder if he'll use the kiss as the excuse)
The first two eps were slow but I feel like they had to be with the wealth of story they were building up towards and it looks like things are finally picking up and other characters are going to start playing a bigger part now. I can't wait until next Saturday!

This was perfect. I love how they had Jin wooing Akin rather than them just falling into bed with each other, that was a nice touch.
And that honey....honey, honey, honey....That was the sexiest scene I've watched in awhile. I loved how it switched from a dark room to that golden honey hue, it was so beautiful and sensual and passionate, very well done.
My one critique would be them making Akin kinda socially inept. As a seasoned actor in the industry for the amount of time that he has been, he knows the game and how to play to the audience and give them what they want so it's weird them portraying him so standoffish/shy/unsure of how to react on a simple livestream.

Definitely, especially if you're familiar with the anime. It's great how accurately they stuck to the source material while adding their own personal touch.