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Both stories deal with non-monogamy and have a similar serious tone. They also both focus on exploring the ideas behind it, and have subplots with other characters that contrast non-monogamy with cheating.

Both stories feature scheming protagonists hell bent on revenge. They also feature eunuch villains who are clever and dangerous. Both protagonists hide their identity in order to get closer to their revenge.

If you like low profile scheming protagonists bent on revenge, you'll enjoy these two. Story of Ming Lan's protagonist is similar to Legend of Zang Hai's second son of the marquis in that their mothers were both killed by one of the other women in the harem. Both stories also involve clever villains though their styles are different. They also both make references to classic texts, and borrow strategies from the Art of War (even if not explicitly explained). Both also feature strong willed protagonists who are kind at heart with hidden fierceness.

Both are stories featuring polyamorous relationships transitioning into having a new nesting partner.

There are two polyamorous dramas this jdrama season! This is the other one. Both feature relationships where partners live with each other in a kitchen-table style dynamic

Both are indie productions featuring throuples. While in Between Complete and Incomplete, theyre an established throuple considering moving in with each other, Three of Us instead gets a look at a throuple from beginning to end.

Both of these feature unconventional queer relationships that involve photographers. The vibes are very different though. Between Complete and Incomplete is more indie/quirky while Utsukushii Kare is more desperate...? Not sure how to explain

Both stories are about people trying nonmonogamy and working through their issues. They have similar endings as well where

SPOILERS they end up not satisfied with nonmonogamy but some of the relationship still survives even after changing.

Both stories involve cheating that

SPOILERS leads to polyamorous relationships where one of the leads ends up pregnant.

In episode 4, they make references to Ikebukuro West Gate Park. It was really fun to watch after knowing the source material. Both shows are by the same director, and the lead actor is the same. Even the writer is the same too.

They both have similar directing styles of choppy cuts that zoom-in, and off-center closeups. Their eccentric off-beat storyline ans characters are fun to get to know. IBWGP is more silly, but both stories have their own charm.

Both feature a protagonist that is homeless who ends up moving in with the other protagonist to escape homelessness, and then beginning an unusual relationship with each other.