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Ohhhh gotcha. haha

It's not high for a BL that is airing, personally. Usually the rating drops after it's finished.

Wait...did you noticed at this particular episode? haha

I am not surprised about Khaotung. Loved him in 2gether. He was my favorite character and only a side friend. haha

Good catch. Makes you wonder about current events in ways you might not have previously.

I didn't think of the flirting as a defense, but I can see it. I thought it was more of a way to distract the other and get under his skin. The comment about kissing every time he is punched did come across as a way to get out of physical violence though.

There have been some gl within them and at least one legit gl is being produced.

A calming bath lolz

Yeah, currently Akk is pressed about the rules and Ayan in general. There might be other rules that are more suspicious though. At the very least there is a heirarchy and strictness which tends to not be good. I mean...to not look into the incidents more is a bit shady.

As for Ayan. I dont think he is upset about uniforms. He is trying to figure out the truth behind things. There is no way he thinks something like that was the main issue. He just mentioned they should be able to dress however because Akk aggressively told him to follow the rules. He didn't even attempt to talk to Ayan nicely--with being the new kid and all. But the protestors and Ayan are pointing out how they should be able to be free to be themselves and not tied to strict uniforms/rules.

With that said, some lines are definitely corny and they are playing up the dramatic scenes/looks. I hope there is a deep reason for some of that. One we don't know yet.

At least their arms won't burn. haha

That is a possibility. The open to interpretation thing. As long as we enjoyed the characters/show it doesnt really matter who thinks what about particular details. I do like having such nice talks though. Sometimes it makes you realize something you haven't before. haha

Totally agree with Khaotungs acting and Akk being pressed like he is trying to deny his sudden attraction haha

I think Khaotung did great. It's enemies to lovers, but I didn't get the vibe he was trying or meant to start trouble. He's trying to solve a mystery and not dressing like he is supposed to because he is doing what he wants. Just like he said. But when he happens to interact with Akk he seems to enjoy pushing his buttons while being a bit flirty at the same time.
Akk is the one being personally rude because he is probably already attracted to him. lolz He doesn't go after anyone else like that even though there are constant protestors and a dude faking being a perfect. In my opinion of course.

The BBQ dialogue was kind of lame. haha

I mean yeah dating in friend groups happens, but I don't think it is as often as some BLs make it seem.

I believe the joke line Wai did during the love shot came off as a friend saying it, personally. With that said, the first time watching I did wonder if Korn liked Wai...for a bit. Which it is still possible that was the case, but at the end of the day it didn't seem serious. So for me...it would have been a slight not reciprocated crush or nothing. Then friends.

Makes sense.

I agree with actors being able to have, perhaps, just as strong chemistry with other partners without taking away from the previous.

Personally, I didn't see it. Wai in particular gave me more straight vibes. Or at least 'I only see you as a friend' vibes. People can joke around and be just friends. They are also both with another partner and close to marrying. Or at least dating long enough to joke about it.

I liked the fact they are friends instead. It makes it more real. Instead of all the friends falling for other friends thing. It's just not common even if you take out the sexuality aspect. In my opinion of course.

This show did a lot of breaking bl tropes in some fashion. Them ending as friends makes sense in that regard.

I mean, yeah, it is probably overly dramatized. Drama in shows don't always make them good. Personally, if there is too much that isn't realistic within the shows setting/theme it ruins it for me.

I'm not saying I agree or disagree with you here. More just throwing out spectulation/ideas.

I mean that's probably the point. Showing the manager being lameo/selfish while being able to boss the director around. It's not out of the realm of possibility. There could even be things that arent being shown yet as to why these things are being allowed.

Truffles might seem worth it to you while this ice machine is important to him. Ice can be seen as a luxury for some--especially when living in hot places. Maybe there is more meaning behind it as well.

I mean they should translate the messages. Maybe they aren't depending on the international people watching and figure they can do it later. Perhaps it is a decision they had make when dealing with money or what is more important. Who knows really. Annoying for us regardless.

Hateration lolz

The way you had to toss out the actual plot haha