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Love In Simple Gestures
Perfect Propose is a simple yet genuinely heartwarming BL series. Although, romance is not the main focused of the story but it never feels dull as what other people are saying.
Okay. Imagine this: coming home completely exhausted from work and there’s someone waiting for you—meals already prepared, quietly taking care of you to the best of their ability, and never getting tired of doing so. On the other hand, Hiro lets Kai live with him. These two meet during the hardest period of their lives. Hiro is constantly stressed by work, while Kai has lost his job and was asked to leave his boss’s residence.
I’ve never experienced something like having someone cook for me and take care of me without reproach, so it feels especially touching to watch. This series isn’t like most Thai BLs that are full of fluff. Instead, it leans more toward the reality of relationships and work-related stress. The overly romantic, fluffy moments we usually see are often limited to series, movies, or fiction books, but Perfect Propose shows both the warmth of a relationship and the weight of real life.
It highlights the hardship of working every day, having almost no time for others—including romantic relationships—yet still having someone who’s willing to stay with you despite the little time you can give. Food and quiet acts of care become central expressions of love here.
That said, the series is light and comforting, with no real villains or unlikable characters. The chemistry between the leads is palpable—they look really good together. Acting-wise, Kaneko (Hiro) delivers a solid performance, while Nomura (Kai) feels a bit stiff to me. I’m not sure if that’s a deliberate choice for the character or if he still needs some improvement.
Overall, this series isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s enough to make me emotionally invested in the characters—especially Hiro. 💙
Okay. Imagine this: coming home completely exhausted from work and there’s someone waiting for you—meals already prepared, quietly taking care of you to the best of their ability, and never getting tired of doing so. On the other hand, Hiro lets Kai live with him. These two meet during the hardest period of their lives. Hiro is constantly stressed by work, while Kai has lost his job and was asked to leave his boss’s residence.
I’ve never experienced something like having someone cook for me and take care of me without reproach, so it feels especially touching to watch. This series isn’t like most Thai BLs that are full of fluff. Instead, it leans more toward the reality of relationships and work-related stress. The overly romantic, fluffy moments we usually see are often limited to series, movies, or fiction books, but Perfect Propose shows both the warmth of a relationship and the weight of real life.
It highlights the hardship of working every day, having almost no time for others—including romantic relationships—yet still having someone who’s willing to stay with you despite the little time you can give. Food and quiet acts of care become central expressions of love here.
That said, the series is light and comforting, with no real villains or unlikable characters. The chemistry between the leads is palpable—they look really good together. Acting-wise, Kaneko (Hiro) delivers a solid performance, while Nomura (Kai) feels a bit stiff to me. I’m not sure if that’s a deliberate choice for the character or if he still needs some improvement.
Overall, this series isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s enough to make me emotionally invested in the characters—especially Hiro. 💙
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