VixenByNight72

"...but coming to the comment section after watching an episode just rips off the scab of fluff that had built on the wound of how circular the plot really is."
Sadly, that is very true. I wonder as viewers, and fans of BLs, is it an unwritten expectation of us to not say anyting that gives us pause, regarding what we've just watched?

"As cringey and OTT as SCOY is, it's one of the few shows where I actually feel like the friend group supports each other (and isn't there just to connect all the couples)."

Agreed. Everyone, who watches that series, highlights the really stronhg, and tight friends groups, that are really supportive of one another. I hate to bring that series up in this community thread, because it seems to hit a particular sensitive spot regarding some past situation with the former pairing of Zee and Saint.

"And y'alls, uh, "friendship" looks weird as hell and is not normal. A friend of mine who, yes, read the books, pointed out how concerning it was that Yi seems some level of emotionally dependent on Lian."

It comes across, as like Yi is constantly comparing himself, his successes, his mistakes, his losses, to what happens in Lian's life. Their need to tell each other, how things are progressing, or not progressing with their significant others in their lives. Lian, appears to be, in Yi's mind, the "Alpha" to his "Beta", and that makes him desperate for Lian's approval, over what he does or doesn't do with Diao.

Ageeed!! Only 4 more episodes. I guess we should all just continue to "wait and see!!"

What I find interesting, is now more viewers are basically coming out and saying, that there is no plot to be found with this series, as more episodes are shown, and that their continued interest, is due to the fan service aspects of it. That's not a bad thing, if they're getting something out of spending 45 to 50 minutes of their time.

It literally was during, the airing of the second episode, that the "plot" went out the window.

I wish that some of these directors would stop using those high sheen filters, when they film certain scenes. The actors, portraying Poon, and his brother, looked like porcelain dolls.

I really enjoyed this series, and I loved the messages of being true to who you are, and your sense of self, is still much more important, than how good looking you may appear to others, or your social status. That Ikeda's presence, and involvement with the "Cool Boys" group, that school, and the tournament, along with their older sense-sai's help aka manipulation, got them to become united as supportive friends, as well as competitors, was lovely to see.

But, we got tongue, so that makes all the difference. 😏

But, isn't that what's expected of the "Seme"? To make sure, that he's the one in charge, in control, and making sure that the "Uke", is constantly making sure that he's pleasing his man?

But, "it's all there, in the novel!" 😏

Also, Nuea and Toh "pinkie sweared" to remember their weekly sex session.

This latest episode was absolutely hysterical, touching, sexy, sweet, and revealing all at the same time. Nuea, Sky, and Touch, all in their own ways, want to have Toh, Jao, and Daisy publicly acknowledge them as their lovers, boyfriends-to-be, and future mates. It's wonderful to see these guys holding their hearts, in their hands, asking for their love to be returned. There is nothing "cringey" about needing to have confirmation, that the person, you're attracted towards, wants to be with you.

I loved that Toh, wasn't shown to be this completely virginal guy, who has no comprehension of his own sexual desires.

Nuea walked out of that club, beaming that Toh, "claimed" him, in front of those two young gals on the prowl, and their friends.

True!

Loved this series!!

"Look at the message the show is sending at the moment. Basically it's: if you're a bottom/weaker side of the relationship shut up and follow your partner's orders."

Ding. Ding. Ding.

That's my biggest issue with this series. It feels so weird, for me to see viewers trying to explain that these red flag behaviors are not things to focus/talk about, because "in the novel, things are more 'fleshed out' regarding these characters motivations/inner dialogues". Those issues SHOULD have been the very most inportant thing to focus on for the TV adaption. The kissing, and intimacy scenes are the "cherries on top of the sundaes". They shouldn't be tossed in, to get the audience distracted from some horrible behavior that happened prior to the kissing.

"Maybe he needs to take his shirt off and flex."

Oh, don't worry about it. You'll get to see him shirtless, and flexing, without ANY actual plot development to go with it. 😃

It's so refreshing to see it, especially from Hae Bom. Hae Bom, in the earlier episodes, was never this carefree about himself around Tae Seong. That's what love can do for you.

Agreed, but I think having Hae Bom verbally professing his feelings, and goals for wanting a future with Tae Seong, in front of his Mother, is something that he needs to hear. He needs that reassurance, so that Tae Seong knows that Hae Bom truly loves and chooses to be with him.

Yong Hee is a really wonderful supporting character, who cares about Tae Seong and Hae Bom.

But that would be thought of as "boring" and "simplistic" and not "hot"!Adding drama for unnecessary drama.