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Thank you for your words. I am new to MDL. Although I have known the platform for some time, I only used it to check upcoming releases, follow the synopsis of the releases, etc., but for the last month or two I have been more fully commenting and doing some film criticism or appreciation. From my subjectivity I try to give my opinions on how I perceive the series, shorts and films that catch my attention.

The protagonist, a boy who is not at all insecure and with very high self-esteem, very mature for his age, is not a victim, and takes charge of his actions until the end. Knowing that he is in love, he is capable of recognize his love for his friends and classmates, despite living in a society where homosexuality is illegal. That confession will define him.
For her part, Sahara-sensei is not the archetype of the manipulator. He is a serious and responsible adult. He is aware of his strengths and weaknesses. He shows that he knows his physical and moral limits when he resigns from being the advisor of the Swimming Club, a position for which he was proposed, or when he stops swimming due to a fracture in his spine.
He admits to being afraid of losing the trust of others. His personality, sensible and calm, becomes one of the most rational, balanced and endearing in the BL universe. He conveys the feeling of being a friendly, unique, wise older brother. He respects Toki-kun, gives him his space and freedom of decision.
The relationship is based on mutual respect, trust and friendship. There is healthy communication and complicity between the two. Everyone is happy with the person who is next to them. They both feel valued and their limits, both physical, emotional and sexual, are respected. In other words, Sahara-sensei and Toki-kun fit perfectly into the relationship established by them. They complement each other.
The Japanese use kintsugi as a perfect metaphor for resilience because not only is the damaged piece of pottery repaired, but even it becomes more beautiful, stronger and more valuable. This centuries-old technique consists of reassembling ceramic pieces that have broken or developed cracks with resin mixed with gold dust.
Toki-kun becomes a potter who heals Sahara-sensei's wounds through kintsugi. The professor sees himself as a heartbroken person. He needs to get over falling out of love. The student becomes the new love that repairs the broken pieces of the teacher's life with golden strips to make it stronger, more resilient. I do not doubt that in his thoughts, Sahara-sensei asks Toki-kun not to abandon him, since without him he will once again feel empty, destroyed, hollow. A person in these circumstances gives themselves to their loved one with devotion. I would never hurt her. I would never try to lie to you, manipulate you, hurt you.
There is no morbidity or adrenaline in the actions of either of them. Their brilliant performances elevate the story and make the characters much more interesting and fascinating to watch. Both actors are capable of transmitting feelings and emotions naturally. Hachimura Rintaro and Kizu Takumi's outstanding performances have delicacy, subtlety and depth.

Is the temptation of the forbidden the driving force behind Sahara-sensei and Toki-kun? Is it the idea of ​​a forbidden relationship that generates the fantasy of being able to sexually possess something taboo? Is the possibility of being discovered what motivates you? Is this a love with an expiration date because once the “hidden” is overcome, one falls into normality and from there to boredom? Is the intention to challenge the norm the main characteristic of your relationship? Perhaps it is the desire to control, to exercise power, an emotional need or seeking to make an illusion come true that moves them?
From Toki-kun's point of view: Could it be an attraction out of admiration and curiosity? Will your interest be in possessing something from your teacher, such as his or her knowledge and skills?
From Sahara-sensei's point of view, is what he feels is basic sexual attraction or the pride of feeling important and admired by his student? Is feeling that attraction from your disciple exciting to you from a sexual and emotional point of view, since it is a strong validation?
Are we facing a power relationship? Will Toki seek to take advantage of the person who has more power? Is the need to control the situation when the matter is complex the factor that generates this relationship? Will it be difficult for an athletic, runner and fighter like Toki-kun to pass the Physical Education subject? Should the teacher avoid a loving bond with the person he loves? Is the solution to postpone the relationship until the student reaches the age of majority and is no longer under the “shadow” of the teacher? Will this relationship have a future? Is it just desire or a fantasy and will it eventually die? Will it prosper and become a lifelong romance, as the two young people have vowed?

Is the temptation of the forbidden the driving force behind Sahara-sensei and Toki-kun? Is it the idea of ​​a forbidden relationship that generates the fantasy of being able to sexually possess something taboo? Is the possibility of being discovered what motivates you? Is this a love with an expiration date because once the “hidden” is overcome, one falls into normality and from there to boredom? Is the intention to challenge the norm the main characteristic of your relationship? Perhaps it is the desire to control, to exercise power, an emotional need or seeking to make an illusion come true that moves them?
From Toki-kun's point of view: Could it be an attraction out of admiration and curiosity? Will your interest be in possessing something from your teacher, such as his or her knowledge and skills?
From Sahara-sensei's point of view, is what he feels is basic sexual attraction or the pride of feeling important and admired by his student? Is feeling that attraction from your disciple exciting to you from a sexual and emotional point of view, since it is a strong validation?
Are we facing a power relationship? Will Toki seek to take advantage of the person who has more power? Is the need to control the situation when the matter is complex the factor that generates this relationship? Will it be difficult for an athletic, runner and fighter like Toki-kun to pass the Physical Education subject? Should the teacher avoid a loving bond with the person he loves? Is the solution to postpone the relationship until the student reaches the age of majority and is no longer under the “shadow” of the teacher? Will this relationship have a future? Is it just desire or a fantasy and will it eventually die? Will it prosper and become a lifelong romance, as the two young people have vowed?

In my review of the series I wrote: "The protagonist, a boy who is not at all insecure and with very high self-esteem, very mature for his age, is not a victim, and takes charge of his actions until the end. Knowing that he is in love, he is capable of recognize his love for his friends and classmates, despite living in a society where homosexuality is illegal. That confession will define him.
For her part, Sahara-sensei is not the archetype of the manipulator. He is a serious and responsible adult. He is aware of his strengths and weaknesses. He shows that he knows his physical and moral limits when he resigns from being the advisor of the Swimming Club, a position for which he was proposed, or when he stops swimming due to a fracture in his spine.
He admits to being afraid of losing the trust of others. His personality, sensible and calm, becomes one of the most rational, balanced and endearing in the BL universe. He conveys the feeling of being a friendly, unique, wise older brother. He respects Toki-kun, gives him his space and freedom of decision.
The relationship is based on mutual respect, trust and friendship. There is healthy communication and complicity between the two. Everyone is happy with the person who is next to them. They both feel valued and their limits, both physical, emotional and sexual, are respected. In other words, Sahara-sensei and Toki-kun fit perfectly into the relationship established by them. They complement each other.
The Japanese use kintsugi as a perfect metaphor for resilience because not only is the damaged piece of pottery repaired, but even it becomes more beautiful, stronger and more valuable. This centuries-old technique consists of reassembling ceramic pieces that have broken or developed cracks with resin mixed with gold dust.
Toki-kun becomes a potter who heals Sahara-sensei's wounds through kintsugi. The professor sees himself as a heartbroken person. He needs to get over falling out of love. The student becomes the new love that repairs the broken pieces of the teacher's life with golden strips to make it stronger, more resilient. I do not doubt that in his thoughts, Sahara-sensei asks Toki-kun not to abandon him, since without him he will once again feel empty, destroyed, hollow. A person in these circumstances gives themselves to their loved one with devotion. I would never hurt her. I would never try to lie to you, manipulate you, hurt you.
There is no morbidity or adrenaline in the actions of either of them. Their brilliant performances elevate the story and make the characters much more interesting and fascinating to watch. Both actors are capable of transmitting feelings and emotions naturally. Hachimura Rintaro and Kizu Takumi's outstanding performances have delicacy, subtlety and depth."

The Sign is a captivating drama that stands out among other BLs for its ability to balance multiple stories and themes. Broadcast on Channel 3, this production by renowned Thai director and screenwriter A Natthaphong Wongkaweepairod, perfectly intertwines elements of gay romance, the complexity of first love, religiosity, the exciting world of fantasy, the supernatural, the resolution of crimes and political and police corruption.
This unique combination of genres, its compelling narrative, the pair of irresistible protagonists and a direct story of love-overcomes-adversity, guarantees that 'The Sign' will hit the mark among fans of BL products, always in search of a series that show an engaging and exciting experience. All this positions the audiovisual among the most outstanding in the BL universe of all time.
Professional critics and fans alike praise its emotional depth and the cast's sincere performances.
Its director has to his credit the dramas 'My Hero Series: Spell of The Swan Mark', from 2018; 'School Tales The Series', 2022; and the lesbian 'GAP The Series', from 2022, and 'Dream', to be released in 2024. In addition to directing, he is also the screenwriter of the serial 'Lipgloss Spy' and the film SLR', both from 2022.
Based on the great success of 'GAP The Series', its first GL series, the Idol Factory company put all its effort into producing a BL criminal investigation project. This is how 'The Sign' comes about. The series is a television adaptation of I-Rain-Yia's novel of the same name, with a literal translation into English, Premonition, which was produced by Saint Suppapong of 'Love By Chance' and 'Why RU?'.
Billy Patchanon, star of 'Secret Crush On You' and 'War Of Y', and promising actor Babe Tanatat, are in charge of taking on the main roles. I have no doubt that both because of their on-screen chemistry and their genuine performances, the two young actors will consolidate themselves as a ship within the BL universe.
The story centers on two young people who loved each other for centuries and were separated in several past lives, but in a twist of fate they were reincarnated as Phaya o Sakuna (Billy Patchanon Ounsa-ard) and Tharn Wansa (Babe Tanatat Phanviriyakool). This allowed them to meet at an academy where future police officers are trained, in order to enter the Investigation Detective Force (IDF).
During their training, they both experience unique visions related to their pasts and common future, which ignites their romance as they embark on the investigation of some criminal cases shrouded in mystery. Phaya and Tharn's love will be tested by an enigmatic man.
Other talented actors and actresses bring the characters to life in a way that has resonated with audiences.

Brief characterization of the characters

Tharn: He is the cheerful and kind young officer of the IDF. He loves Phaya, with whom he has a romance from the past. That is why he constantly risks his life to save him from the danger he is in. He has a strong sense of "instinct."
Phaya: He is the young, handsome, intelligent, cool and upright IDF officer. Love Tharn.
Khem (Tack Pongsakorn) is the young officer who has a flirtatious personality, likes to have fun and plays with all the other IDF members, especially his boyfriend Thongtai.
Thongtai (Poom Natthapas): Khem's boyfriend. He studied psychology and has a good sense of duty. He is a very observant young officer.
Yai (Gap Jakarin) grew up alongside Tharn since childhood. They both consider themselves brothers. He is a young member of IDF.
Singha (Surprise Pittikorn Siripornsawan) looks weak on the outside but is the brains of the team.
Doctor Chalotorn (Heng Asavarid) an attractive psychiatrist who is close and protective of Tharn.
Captain "Akk" Akkhanee Assawawaisoon (Akk Akarat Nimitchai), leader of the investigation team.
Wansarat (Freen Sarocha Chankimha): The GAP The Series actress is part of the cast as a Guest.
The resounding success of the series has led to the creation of other content, such as The Sign Special and Behind the Sign.
A must-see drama for fans of the BL genre and those who enjoy a good mix of romance, mystery and the supernatural, The Sign brings a captivating story that, together with its talented cast and unique combination of genres, will leave a lasting impression on the spectators.

I'm lucky. He just called me and we met.

Do you know any BL in which its protagonist (or one of its characters) acquires a magical or supernatural power and falls in love with it? I need to know this information as soon as possible. You will surely think of Cherry Magic. Do you know another BL with these characteristics?

It happens to be the first time I'm involved in a love triangle, so I don't know how to behave. I constantly feel nervous and insecure, especially because my love is platonic and I have to defend it on social media. Hahaha.

Surely it is because there are people who have arguments to defend.

Oh, you were too smart or I was too naive. No, that's not worth it. I correct myself: I saw Pavel and Sailub first. They are both mine.

Hello. I didn't read the novel. I probably won't read it. But I repeat: Alan is mine. After him, Babe. Ha ha ha

Toki participated in the 45th treasure hunt sports event and Sahara participated in that same event, but 3 years ago, in the 42nd event, when he was in the third year of high school. Three years: That's the age difference between them. We have no other reference, therefore to say otherwise would be pure speculation.

I'm going to be honest with you: the comparison made by the commentator about Romeo and Juliet and the actors who play Sahara and Toki does not seem relevant to me. The correct comparison is between Romeo and Juliet and the characters of the series themselves. The age difference between the four fictional characters is practically the same. Julieta is 14 years old and Romeo is 16. Toki is 17 years old and Sahara is 20 (remember that Toki participated in the 45th treasure hunt sports event and Sahara participated in that same event, but 3 years ago, in the 42nd event, when he was in the third year of high school. That is the age difference between them. We have no other reference, therefore to say anything else would be pure speculation. The difference between the protagonists of Shakespeare's novel is 2 years and those of the series Japanese age is 3. When Toki was 14, Sahara was 17, one year older than Romeo.
I have already given my modest opinion as to why this is not a power relationship. In order not to drag on, I will not refer to this topic to focus my comment on another aspect of the proposed topic.
At the age of 14, children (especially girls) focus all their thoughts and actions on “How they see their bodies and whether they see themselves accepted by others.” This stage of life is marked by many physical, mental, emotional and social changes. Julieta experiences puberty, that is, she lives the stage that indicates the end of childhood and the beginning of sexual maturity. Julieta should be concerned with discovering the social aspect of life and the importance of belonging to a group, friends and family. At this time she would be very attached to her mother, playing games typical of that age.
At 14 years old, Juliet should be more worried about whether her dress fits her body, whether her hair is combed to one side or the other, or what her cousin from Padua who will come to visit her in Verona in the summer thinks of her. and not about getting married, having sex, falling in love in the dance halls with a stranger who happens to be the enemy of her family, thinking about running away with her husband after marrying in secret because they are persecuting him for a crime he committed... .
Julieta's pubic hair just appeared, her breasts began to grow, and she got her first menstruation. These changes and the way others perceive her are the main factors of concern for her.
Toki, at 17 years old, went through that stage a long time ago and is experiencing another stage of his development in which he faces other changes. Toki has long finished childhood and is fully immersed in the stage of sexual maturity. The changes that Toki experiences are mainly related to the way he thinks, he feels and he interacts with others, as well as the development of his body.
Already Toki, at 17 years old, is a young man (he has already reached the end of puberty) who should have already reached his physical maturity. Toki might even be developing physically during this time. Toki's concerns are related to body weight, the size or shape of his body. Toki is developing his own opinions and personality. Toki is establishing a more defined sense of identity. Toki prepares to assume greater independence and responsibility. Toki is thinking about working, leaving home once he finishes high school, and starting college. Toki would be more interested in romantic relationships and sexuality. Toki now has fewer conflicts with his parents. Toki shows more independence from parents. Toki now has a greater ability to show affection and share, and to develop more intimate relationships. Toki spends less time with his parents and more time with friends, playing soccer or basketball with Shinji, drinking sake, or playing on the game console. Toki would be learning more defined work habits. Toki would be more concerned about his future studies, study plans, and work. Toki is better able to justify his decisions, to be consistent with his actions, to distinguish between right and wrong or between good and evil.

I imagine the series will cause a lot of scandal for some for narrating a homosexual relationship. From Nabokov's Lolita, in which a forty-year-old professor becomes obsessed with a twelve-year-old girl, to Bernard Schlink's The Reader, where a student falls in love with an almost forty-year-old woman, passing through The Dying Animal, the novel by Philip Roth that tells the story of a sixty-year-old critic and renowned professor who becomes involved with a 24-year-old intern, the bond between professor and student is written in fire in literature.
Film and television are not far behind in telling a love story between the master and his disciple.
What do 'Sahara-sensei To Toki-Kun' and the series 'Big', from 2012, have in common; 'A gentleman's Dignity', 2012; 'My Rommate Gumiho', 'Hello Mr. Right', 2016; 'Hello, My Teacher', 2005; 'Teacher Monarch', 2018; 'Somewhere Only We Know', from 2019; 'Doctors', from 2016; 'Sensei', from 2017; 'Tunnel of Love: The Place For Miracles', 2015; 'Thorn', from 2014; 'My Rainy Days', 2009; 'Close Range Love', 2014; 'My Little Bride', 2004; 'High School Teacher', 2003; 'Flower Boy Ramyun Shop', 2011; 'Doctor Crush', 2016; 'Exclusive Memory', from 2019; 'Secret Love Affair', 2014; 'A Story To Read When You First Fall In Love', 2019; 'Daytime Shooting Star', 2017; 'I'm Sam', 2007; 'Met Me After School', from 2018, among others? Have you never seen any of these dramas?
All of them raise the teacher-student love relationship as a theme and view it from various points of view. But there is a decisive factor that differentiates them: while these latest television productions narrate a heterosexual romance, 'Sahara-sensei To Toki-kun' addresses a gay love. I ask you: might not the fact that he narrates a gay romance be the reason why you are so distressed?

I have just seen for the fourth or fifth time the Hungarian film Redl ezredes or Colonel Redl, from 1985. The direction is by the brilliant István Szabó. He, along with Peter Dobai, are the screenwriters. It is based on the play by John Osborne. It is a drama co-produced by Hungary, Austria and Germany based on real events that occurred between 1910 and 1919 before the outbreak of the First World War.
Alfred Redl, a teenage peasant descendant of the disgraced nobility, enters the Military Academy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire shortly before its dismemberment. Already young and adult, the role is played by the renowned actor Klaus Maria Brandauer. He joins the army and rises meteorically. Redl reaches the rank of colonel and does impeccable work within the counterespionage services. But all this time he tries to keep his homosexuality a secret. This is the second film in a trilogy about the Austro-Hungarian empire made by Szabó: the first is 'Mephisto', and the third, 'Hanussen'. The film was nominated for the Oscar in the category of Best Foreign Language Film, for the Golden Globes in the same category, and won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and the BAFTA Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. It won two German Film Awards for best film and best actor (Brandauer). All in the year of their release. Redl is a man who betrays himself, trying to hide his homosexuality. Brandauer brilliantly reflects the anxiety that is taking over Redl.
What I'm talking about: there is a scene in the movie in which you can see a pedophile act. Little Redl, about 10 or 11 years old, receives piano lessons from a young officer, approximately 30-35 years old, at the Military Academy in Vienna. Suddenly, the teacher places one of his hands on the child's knees. The eroticism in the action is evident. The camera follows the hand at all times until it rests on the knee, pats the knee and rests on it until the scene ends, long seconds later. Redl continues playing the piece of music without hardly realizing it? Of the abuse that is being committed on him.

Hello. In my country we are told that “he who does not have Congo has Carabalí”, referring to the African peoples who, together with the Spanish and the native, made up our nationality and culture. By this I mean that I am not black skinned. My defense is for human beings, without distinction of the color of their skin. I have been raised in a value system that condemns slavery, racism and racial discrimination.
In Thailand there is a veritable bombardment of advertisements for skin whitening products. This phenomenon fuels the Thai obsession with pale skin and a canon of beauty. In truth, this is racism to the detriment of brown people. Entertainment companies also require their actors to use these products to show off “shiny and translucent skin.”
Lactacyd White Intimate is another company dedicated to selling cosmetic products for a more "shiny and translucent" epidermis. This trend also includes cosmetics for men, such as drinks that promise lighter skin, and it is even difficult to find a sunscreen that is not whitening. We see in series actors drinking or applying products to their bodies that promise to whiten them. In the Next Break, spots are also interspersed with renowned actors and public personalities selling these products. Bleach contains mercury or hydroquinone to reduce melanin. That's why they are potentially a poison that can cause dermatitis or severe discoloration. Whoever wants to achieve success is obliged to use whitening products, such as the chlorine soap bar known by its name in English: Chlorine Soap. A cosmetic made basically with calcium hypochlorite, the same thing used to disinfect swimming pools.
Entertainment content production companies in Thailand and many other countries do not include dark-skinned people in their casts. This prevents reflecting the reality of those countries. They deny racial and sociocultural inclusion in television productions. The majority of the casts, not to be absolute, are made up of white actors and actresses, and leave aside the intended representation of people with darker skin.
There is a discourse in Thai society, from the elite, of whiteness, of making brown skin invisible, when these people are the majority in a brown country.
There is a small production company, Wayu Film Productions, from Chiang Mai, that represents stories with a marked local, provincial character. Many of its actors are dark skinned.
A large number of actors without any talent populate Thai series. People who have never been on a theater stage and have no acting experience are thrust into stardom overnight in nothing more and nothing less than in leading roles. Hence the failure of many of those productions that we have to stop seeing for this and other reasons, such as the terrible script and direction. Just because the actors are handsome and cute they either won a beauty contest or hope to win one. Singto and Earth are talented actors, but I don't doubt they have also faced pressure to “whiten their skin.”
Series like Call It What You Want I and II, by the famous director and screenwriter Anusorn Soisa-ngim (Aam) make visible problems like this, in addition to the pressure, blackmail, threats, abuse and sexual violations of directors and producers to the actors in exchange of a role in a series. I remember that in this series (which is cinema within cinema) the executive of the company that films a BL series and hires the cast, who even forces them to undergo rigorous diets to control their body weight, says to James, the protagonist: “Do you know how much I had to invest to create a fictitious couple? I had to invest in creating the image of the actor. And I'm not the only one investing. What I'm doing is not deception. It is to satisfy our customers (the public) and make money. Fantasizing and imagining… A broken doll that costs 39 baht can be auctioned for 300 thousand baht. If they are full of joy, the fans benefit from it. Your salary, which is in this check, comes from that.”

I imagine the commentators are correct. It would be too rushed to develop all those other relationships in just three episodes. AlanJeff is sure. NorthSonic fools around a lot, but nothing is defined. They are close, but they are missing and we hope they don't mess it up. PeteWay have hung out at the bar a couple of times, but they're enemies, it seems. Way would have to redeem himself to be able to trust him. His behavior always seemed suspicious to me. I thought it was just because he was in love with Babe, but then other details were given, such as his betrayal of the members of X Hunter and his relationship with Tony, his "father."

I look forward to the next episode. I expect more from the other couples: PeteWay, KentaKim...

Meanwhile, I will watch the French film “L'été dernier”, from 2023, also known as “The Last Summer” or “Guilt and Desire”. This intrigue drama is a remake of the Danish “Queen of Hearts”. Its director is Catherine Breillat and photography is by Jeanne Lapoirie. The film tells the story of Anne, a brilliant lawyer who lives with her husband Pierre and their daughters. Anna will gradually enter into a passionate relationship with Theo, Pierre's son from a previous marriage, putting her career and family life in danger. Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the last Cannes Festival, and for the Giraldillo de Oro, always for Best Film, at the Seville Festival, and for the Jury Prize at the Gijón Festival. Léa Drucker, its protagonist, achieves an excellent performance.
The film vindicates the freedom of women to think with their genitalia as much as the opposite sex does. It also challenges moral boundaries and narrative conventions. Its director pushes us to the limits of what is acceptable, asking us to question whether we should have limits at all. Faced with films like this, I imagine many suffering from a heart attack and others going to church to pray a couple of our fathers. Surely the priest, once he has finished preaching, will fantasize about the altar boys and even go after them, but this will not be taken into account by the Sahara Sensei and Toky Kun commentators who talk about pedophilia where there is none.