A kitchen is where fast things happened, organized & systematic, & precise. While in love, things seeming where the world "stops", that is what the long stares is accentuating.
However, there are filler scenes that can be cut out and serves no direct purpose to the development of the story. Case in point, the partying scene in Ep 6. No spoken words rather than focused on Aek. Is the setting trying to show the country-side boy in Aek that he is not used and if he is ready to the kind of environment? One should remember that he works on his free time and do not really relax, much more go partying. They could have discussed that Vich is having his training and what Aek accepted. The library scene, I think in Ep 4. No significant purpose.
Mark came into my radar when he appeared in LBC. But with many characters and couples, his character took the back end of the burner, hardly remember his scenes there. Then cam "The Stranded", being sick for a significant amount of time in the series, and Perth dominating the pairing, Mark wasn't able to be given enough material to work on his acting. Then came along this series. One can easily see his potential, wasted for a number of series already. However, his character is easy to read, lacks mystery, and layers. Half-way through the series and I am hoping that his character will develop and have more depth. Oh! Chef suit suits Mark.
Also when they speak different language and still understand each other... talk about breaking barriers, language that it, to express their love for one another.
if you watched on WeTV and is on a VIP subscription, you always get 1 episode ahead.
Nope. If you check the airing details above, episode 3 is set to be available on Sept 6. On that day VIP members of WeTV can already access episode 4. Now, if you watched episode 3 on an unauthorized platform, that could be the reason why you were able to watch Ep 3. Grabbed it from the official platform and upload it elsewhere. Me, as long as there is a legit way to watch it, I will watch on the platform. It is a support for the cast and the production team.
I love the dichotomy. From the physical attributes to personality to outlook in life. A total contrast. Episode 0 is where they started. Total strangers that are on the rebound. And the event happened after the party. One is definitely bound to get hurt. And I have a pretty good idea between the two who will that be, however, he will have the best comeback.
How they started resembles that of "Present Perfect". Will the main story of this series follow as well how "Present Still Perfect" turns out? Can smell already a toxic ex-gf on the horizon.
Chahub kinda reminds me of Tae Darvid, while Best is a mix of James Teeradon and Khaotung.
Pearl: "No. You happened.", I know it is not the first time I heard, but the impact is always different.
Through and through, Gavreel is the heart and Cairo is the brain. The former is the more emotional, driven primarily by his heart. While Cai, on the other hand is the more logical that makes decision using his brain. That complement their relationship well.
Pearl is the never toxic, scheming, devious ex-girlfriend, , but rather the supprotive and an ally.
Episode 4 Theme: Afraid to take a step toward each other.
One is being held back by his past, the other is entering something new and unknown to him. Both need to conquer this fear, and I guess that is the next episode's theme.
I, for one, didn't read the manga nor watch the anime, so I have nothing to compare this to. That is why it is so easy for me to get lost in emotions, be in the situation, expecting nothing.
I really find it very funny that there are people think their acting is exaggerated. Bet you haven't watch Ossan's Love and then Cherry Magic, you could easily see the difference how silly the former is and how toned down the latter. I barely see exaggeration here.
Truly, this BL depicts Japenese's approach about everything, attention to detail to achieve perfection. I can not stress enough that unlike Thai BL's that have filler scenes, worse, episodes, Japanese is the learner version. Know how to invoke emotions that makes a view unknowingly hooked and anticipating what will happen next. That is why when "Strange Days" started to play, I was: "THAT'S IT?! I NEED TO WAIT FOR ANOTHER WEEK?!!!"
You know the person who loves you when he is still with you at your lowest, seeing your tear up and stays. Not the ones that is only there in your highs.
This is what I like about Japanese BL that when it comes to emotions, it is raw, rustic, no fillers. If they want it to be cutesy, take Cherry Magic. If you want leaning to erotic, you have Pornographer. This is so far the most serious Japanese BL I have seen so far. From the start, the tone was set. And if one will take notice of, there is one general theme per episode.
Episode 1: Finding your place in the world Episode 2: Belongingness Episode 3: Connecting with people on a different level.
There is not "fillers" scene and goes straight to the point. Is less than 30 minutes per episode enought? I believe so. Any longer than that, it will be too heavy to watch.
But boy! The way they describe when Mafuyu sings is the very same thing I am feeling. The grit with emotions that commands attention! The lyrics-less song he sand gave you the liberty to which emotion you want to feel. But I am looking forward to Mafuyu's own song, I am for sure it is going to be a blast!
I finally have the time to check the actor behind Mafuyu and yes, he can sing. And sings well!
When Mafuyu belted out that "na-na-na", my heart dropped! My thoughts from Ep 1 that he could be the band's frontman since they already have a lead guitarist, a bassist and a drummer, wasn't wrong after all. Do take note that I haven't read the manga nor watch the anime, so I do not have any idea.
Love Uenoyama change in his facial expression, sometimes it is so obvious, but a number is so subtle that one couldn't see it , like a twitch, a slight change in his brows...
I've come across a post in FB asking why Japan releases so little BL stories. The answer in the post, because when they do, it is of quality. Quality over quantity. Which I agree. The first time I watch a Japanese BL was a movie wit the title of "Hidamari Ga kikoeru". Simple yet so well executed downt to the T.
The beauty of not reading/watching either the mang/anime. I have nothing to compare this to and just enjoy without being too critical on how it adhered to the former mediums.
First of all i love that this part, episode, whatever you want to call it, the concept behind it. Is a first for a Thai-BL. It shows Film's POV from the moment the see each other, leading to the "rejection". It was perfectly fine until the most used line, trope in Thai BL, I don't like guys/I'm not gay... But I love only you (a man). Wish the production veer away from that and setup Film's character as gay.
So basically, both the gang's endgame was achieved. They could have taken a more direct route. The ending thought, does it mean that a spin-off is on the table?
At first, I feel Noh's acting off, dead inside. But what his mom told Jin explains it. And for that, kudos to Noh. I know that this is not the character which you can show a myriad of your facial expressions. I have seen a dozen of pictures of Noh with different emotions.
Let's now go to Jom. Oh boy! You can really cry like in seconds! The most expressive part of your body, his eyes. It speaks volume that even with a minute change you need to be paying attention to in other to feel what he is feeling.
For Bhu, I prefer his character in Manner of Death.
AND THEY COULD HAVE GIVEN KEAM-BALL MORE AIRTIME! If they didn't spend too much time to develop support characters if they didn't want to complete it. Practically, all the support characters remained in status quo, development-wise. Except of Keam, which is by the way, still not cohesive enough that there missing part of his character untold, unexposed.
This is one of the very few drama that didn't have an over zealous, conniving, scheming ex-girlfriend. In fact, it was the other way around. No nonsense drama. Just jealousy and distrust which is common to any new relationships. One lesson can be learn, forgivness.
That ep was much better for me. I still think Tae is really inconsistently written, but I'm glad they abandoned…
You missed one crucial and foretelling detail regarding this episode. Aside from wht Shin Woo saw. And I will copy-paste comments that can be found below'
"Da On did his very first "no"? well not explicitly. Boy! You are special!"
However, there are filler scenes that can be cut out and serves no direct purpose to the development of the story. Case in point, the partying scene in Ep 6. No spoken words rather than focused on Aek. Is the setting trying to show the country-side boy in Aek that he is not used and if he is ready to the kind of environment? One should remember that he works on his free time and do not really relax, much more go partying. They could have discussed that Vich is having his training and what Aek accepted. The library scene, I think in Ep 4. No significant purpose.
Mark came into my radar when he appeared in LBC. But with many characters and couples, his character took the back end of the burner, hardly remember his scenes there. Then cam "The Stranded", being sick for a significant amount of time in the series, and Perth dominating the pairing, Mark wasn't able to be given enough material to work on his acting. Then came along this series. One can easily see his potential, wasted for a number of series already. However, his character is easy to read, lacks mystery, and layers. Half-way through the series and I am hoping that his character will develop and have more depth. Oh! Chef suit suits Mark.
Also when they speak different language and still understand each other... talk about breaking barriers, language that it, to express their love for one another.
How they started resembles that of "Present Perfect". Will the main story of this series follow as well how "Present Still Perfect" turns out? Can smell already a toxic ex-gf on the horizon.
Chahub kinda reminds me of Tae Darvid, while Best is a mix of James Teeradon and Khaotung.
ADDENDUM:
The song at the end: https://youtu.be/BbVynD6faFc
SW is incapable of lying.
TG choose SW! DaOn already did what he did before, so he is capable of doing it for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th...
In the end, whoever TG chooses, someone is bound to get hurt.
Through and through, Gavreel is the heart and Cairo is the brain. The former is the more emotional, driven primarily by his heart. While Cai, on the other hand is the more logical that makes decision using his brain. That complement their relationship well.
Pearl is the never toxic, scheming, devious ex-girlfriend, , but rather the supprotive and an ally.
More of Terrence and Wesley please! Spin-off!!!
One is being held back by his past, the other is entering something new and unknown to him. Both need to conquer this fear, and I guess that is the next episode's theme.
I, for one, didn't read the manga nor watch the anime, so I have nothing to compare this to. That is why it is so easy for me to get lost in emotions, be in the situation, expecting nothing.
I really find it very funny that there are people think their acting is exaggerated. Bet you haven't watch Ossan's Love and then Cherry Magic, you could easily see the difference how silly the former is and how toned down the latter. I barely see exaggeration here.
Truly, this BL depicts Japenese's approach about everything, attention to detail to achieve perfection. I can not stress enough that unlike Thai BL's that have filler scenes, worse, episodes, Japanese is the learner version. Know how to invoke emotions that makes a view unknowingly hooked and anticipating what will happen next. That is why when "Strange Days" started to play, I was: "THAT'S IT?! I NEED TO WAIT FOR ANOTHER WEEK?!!!"
Hats off. Slow clap for Nam Gung! Attaboy!
Episode 1: Finding your place in the world
Episode 2: Belongingness
Episode 3: Connecting with people on a different level.
There is not "fillers" scene and goes straight to the point. Is less than 30 minutes per episode enought? I believe so. Any longer than that, it will be too heavy to watch.
But boy! The way they describe when Mafuyu sings is the very same thing I am feeling. The grit with emotions that commands attention! The lyrics-less song he sand gave you the liberty to which emotion you want to feel. But I am looking forward to Mafuyu's own song, I am for sure it is going to be a blast!
I finally have the time to check the actor behind Mafuyu and yes, he can sing. And sings well!
Love Uenoyama change in his facial expression, sometimes it is so obvious, but a number is so subtle that one couldn't see it , like a twitch, a slight change in his brows...
I've come across a post in FB asking why Japan releases so little BL stories. The answer in the post, because when they do, it is of quality. Quality over quantity. Which I agree. The first time I watch a Japanese BL was a movie wit the title of "Hidamari Ga kikoeru". Simple yet so well executed downt to the T.
At first, I feel Noh's acting off, dead inside. But what his mom told Jin explains it. And for that, kudos to Noh. I know that this is not the character which you can show a myriad of your facial expressions. I have seen a dozen of pictures of Noh with different emotions.
Let's now go to Jom. Oh boy! You can really cry like in seconds! The most expressive part of your body, his eyes. It speaks volume that even with a minute change you need to be paying attention to in other to feel what he is feeling.
For Bhu, I prefer his character in Manner of Death.
AND THEY COULD HAVE GIVEN KEAM-BALL MORE AIRTIME! If they didn't spend too much time to develop support characters if they didn't want to complete it. Practically, all the support characters remained in status quo, development-wise. Except of Keam, which is by the way, still not cohesive enough that there missing part of his character untold, unexposed.
This is one of the very few drama that didn't have an over zealous, conniving, scheming ex-girlfriend. In fact, it was the other way around. No nonsense drama. Just jealousy and distrust which is common to any new relationships. One lesson can be learn, forgivness.
"Da On did his very first "no"? well not explicitly. Boy! You are special!"