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Hmmm, do you think no on-screen kiss is really a strong possibility, given that Kenshin and Rei from ONE N’ ONLY have each been in recent (very well-received) BLs where on-screen kissing and sex were definitely served? No on-screen kisses are definitely a let down in shows intended to create sexual tension, but in a show that is singularly focused on sexual longing, not only would no on-screen kisses (at a minimum) be a let down, it would also, as @JollyGolly writes, be ruinous to the so-far incredible script. *And* I would question the producer’s choice to cast someone for this story who is not comfortable representing physical intimacy on-screen. There are people still salty about the end of Cherry Magic Japan!

He understood the assignment!
https://youtu.be/q9GQI1md_EI?si=EJsi-DDXv4mzc3sB

I know, right?? Those glasses. I loathe — looooooathe — when a character wears glasses while making out, but I would not have had a problem if he had had those on 👓

Thanks. Guess I’ll be waiting a while then!

Is anyone watching this on AppleTV? I have AppleTV and this is not showing up there. Is AppleTV an OTT that can be “country restricted”?

I didn’t realize until recently that the couples’ episodes are basically separate, so I’m thankful I can watch just PerthSanta’s and skip the rest (not interested in the third couple either).

Good on you to consider giving them another chance 😆 After their work in OF, I don’t think I can.

Ugh, this is the second place I’ve read that this story has a time skip. I really, really dislike (actually hate might not be too strong a word) time skips. But I also love a good JBL. Aghhh, I just don’t know.

I don’t mind a slow burn romance, but a Chinese-length series slow burn… nah, that’s too slow! Someone posted their mutual attraction starts to show around ep 25, so honestly that’s where I started the series. I cared little for the political aspect, so that helped, but it wasn’t really that hard to pick up on the gist of the back story. A “12 ep” Chinese series was perfect for me 😆

I was not able to find it legally. I subscribe to 9 different streaming services, and believe me I tried… 🙁 (i.e., I watched it elsewhere.)

If you can find the remixed version of Ep 11 (sometimes numbered 11.5), that scene was edited soooooooo much better. Fortunately they realized they did a crappy job on the editing the first time around. It’s a bummer that the remixed version can’t just automatically replace the original version everywhere.

This 👆

I agree w ddaisy. Please delete this post.

In the U.S. and probably other places, those terms are used in both high school and university.

Character is a university sophomore, not high school.

@fluffyprince I really appreciate the analysis in this thread, but you may want to change your comments to Spoiler. (I’ve already seen the show, but this discussion would reveal quite a bit to those who haven’t yet seen.)

@purpledazzle I really appreciate the analysis in this thread, but you may want to change your comments to Spoiler. (I’ve already seen the show, but this discussion would reveal quite a bit to those who haven’t yet seen.)

@daokluen I really appreciate the analysis in this thread, but you may want to change your comments to Spoiler. (I’ve already seen the show, but this discussion would reveal quite a bit to those who haven’t yet seen.)

They are in university.

Thank you for such a thorough answer! I appreciate the time you took to put the list altogether, and I look forward to learning more about the companies I don't already know. I like to hear about the more indie companies that aren't as widely known. I am a big fan of Strongberry and have recently started watching shows from O2 Production.

For sure enjoyment is subjective, and I promise I won't hold you accountable for any companies/shows I don't end up liking 😉