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meh - okayish...

Just finished watching this BL and it's okay for me. There were moments that I really enjoyed but there were also times where I felt unsatisfied. Here is my honest review about it.

Editing:
One thing I noticed throughout the series was the editing. There were scenes where I wished they handled the transitions and music better. For example there was a scene where Moo and his friends were talking, then suddenly the scene shifted back to Fu. The sudden transition felt rushed. I think it would've flowed better if they added a few seconds showing Moo and his friends laughing/smiling before slowly fading the music and moving to the next scene. Small moments like that really matter and can make scenes feel more natural & smooth instead of just rushing it because to be honest it looked so awkward, distracting and confusing. 🥲 I also wished they added more variety whenever they put extra scenes in between. I've noticed that some of the building shots, road scenes, and filler clips were all the same. If they're going to add scenes like those, I hope they would've shot in on a different angle and such so that it'll be less repetitive.

Story:
For the storyline, I think it was okay overall. But I feel like there weren't really that many big plots twists throughout the series. Most of the focus was mainly on the main couple especially when Fu and Moo found out that they were the ones they had been texting each other. Another major plot point was the situation involving the undercover of the drugs thingy in the hotel and that's mostly it. but aside from those, there weren't many other events that felt like major turning points in the story. The series relied more on the characters, relationships and romantic moments rather than having a strong storyline. While I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing since this is a RomCom BL, though I personally wished there were more interesting conflicts or deeper storylines that could have made the series feel more entertaining ! ^^

Now for the main couple, Fu & Moo.
I really enjoyed their story and their dynamic as a couple. I love how Fu was willing to put alot of effort into winning Moo's heart even if it took him days, months and even years. His determination and patience showed how much he genuinely loved and cared for him. Though there were also moments where Fu's actions felt like they went a little too far especially at the start of the series. For example when he publicly showed his feelings for Moo through posters, stickers, and other grand gestures in public places (Moo's university) and it sometimes felt like it crossed the line between romantic and overwhelming. For me I really do understand how Moo reacted and felt during those cuz who wants to be publicly humiliated like that? 🥲 I know Fu's intentions were good, it's just that I wish he had considered how Moo would feel about those actions too. For Moo I actually liked his character and his development. At first he was more of a closed off person and was unsure about his feelings, but as time passes by, he became more open and accepting of Fu's love. I liked seeing him learn how to trust and allow himself to be cared for. His character wasn't instantly changed overnight and his growth felt gradual which one of the things I appreciate of him.

Side Couples:
For the side couples, I honestly wish they had more screen time. Each of them had interesting stories and personalities and I wanted to see them interact with one another more. Even giving them just a few more scenes would have helped the future watchers understand their relationships and backgrounds better 🥹

Tian & Mark
This couple was probably the most complicated to like for me... I understand why Tian is a fuckboy and acts the way he does because his past with Kluayhom and being hurt by someone he trusted, isn't a joke and it clearly affected how he views relationships. But when this specific scene in the last episode where Tian pulled Mark into the storage room and continued touching him even after Mark said that he didn't want to, ICKED ME SO BAD BRO. That scene made me kinda uncomfy & disappointed honestly 🫩. I can still handle whenever Tian is flirting with Mark and stuff but that scene is a big no for me. That's lowkey SA if i'm gonna be honest 😭 For Tian as a character I was honestly hoping to see more development from him. As what I said, I understand why he became the way he was... but I was really hoping that he would eventually learn from his mistakes and heal slowly. I felt like his growth was not as satisfying as I hoped it would be even until the end.

Tee & Jeab
I actually really liked this couple. I think their relationship had a lot of potential because they showed a different type of dynamic compared to the main couple and to the side couples. The main issue with this couple is Tee's struggle with communication. Though he's aware of his wrong doings and such and that's what I like about him. I think his way of apologizing is through his actions such as continuing to visit Jeab and buying him things that he likes. I like his character development and how he got more softer eversince he starts to have feelings for Jeab. For Jeab I understand why he became frustrated toward Tee. After all the teasing Tee gave him, it makes sense why Jeab would have a hard time trusting him. I honestly wished they had a proper conversation and wish there was a scene where they could've been vulnerable with each other and finally talk about their feelings.

Tai & Yu
I LOVE this couple. Sooo cutesy ! Their dynamic was simple and that's what made them enjoyable. I really really REALLY wished they had more scenes together and get to see more of his perspective and his relationship with Yu. ☹️ BUT I find it so funny how Yu is literally everywhere. (i am NOT joking.) Like he's a barista, a waiter, a janitor, a driver, a bartender, and now he got accepted to be one of the employees at Fu's Hotel. HE'S EVERYWHERE & EVERYTHING 😭😭😭 And somehow he manages to do everything, holy time management final boss. 🫩 It honestly made me curious about his character and why he has so many jobs. For Tai, I really like his personality. He's calm, chill, and has a very comforting presence. Compared to some of the characters, Tai is someone who brought balance and balance throughout this series.

Overall this is an enjoyable show. But for me it had some areas where I wished it was improved. The main couple was definitely the highlight of course ! though I think the side couples deserved a little bit more attention because they also had interesting stories too. If they ever make a season 2 or a new series in the future focusing on the after college life and marriage of Moo, I hope the side characters would have more screen time too !!!

If you're looking for a romcom BL with cute moments, romance, and a wholesome feeling, I think you might enjoy this. But if you're looking for a deeper plot with more complex character development, you might want to try other shows :))) !

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Amazing ! though …

This BL is good. What I liked most about the drama was its portrayal of hearing loss and the reality of people that struggles with it.

I like the main couple’s characters. Kohei is quiet while Taichi is energetic, straightforward and super kind. I think personalities balance each other well. And overtime both characters had good development throughout the story and has improved alot from who they were from the first episode. (Most especially Kohei.)

I also like the main character’s relationship with their family. (Taichi & his grandpa , Kohei & his mom.) Idk I just find it so cute 🥹 Those little family moments ended up being some of my favorite scenes in the whole drama. Love isn’t always shown through big gestures. Sometimes it’s in the the teasing, spending time with one another and simply being there for each other. Both relationships added a warmth to the story and made the characters feel more real and relatable. (Most especially Taichi’s set up with his parents being divorced & making him live with his grandpa instead.)

But at the middle of the show, I understand that the conflicts between them were caused by miscommunication and misunderstandings but for me it felt like they spent less time together as a couple. Even though I really appreciated the realistic representation of hearing loss and the challenges faced by deaf and hard of hearing people, I can’t help but feel like it took up some of the screen time that could have been spent developing Taichi and Kohei’s relationship and giving them more meaningful moments together and to try to communicate to one another. For me, they should’ve added more episodes.

About the blocked / fake kiss, I honestly wish the writers and the directors didn’t do that 😭😭😭. They were probably trying to stay faithful to the manga but I feel like they should’ve adjusted some things to fit the live action adaptation better.

Besides that, I think Maya’s character was really unnecessary and so sudden. At first I thought she would be nice and be a part of the friendgroup and all, but she was just so mean. She tries to take Taichi away from Kohei and would say awful stuff to Taichi so that he’ll feel bad. I get that her intentions were probably good and she was probably just worried about Kohei and wanted to protect him, but I felt like the way she treated Taichi was unnecessarily harsh which made it hard for me to like her. I also understand why she acted that way because of her back story but I also felt like how they showed her backstory is also kind of late. I wish the show/writers had handled some of her interactions with a bit more warmth or understanding without ignoring the 2nd party’s side / being biased.


And last but not the least, the ending. It honestly felt kinda rushed for me and I expected a little more from the finale.. I was hoping that Taichi would say EVERYTHING that is happening with him to Kohei in the finale or before that. The ending was sweet and all but it wrapped everything up so quickly. I wish they had slowed things down a bit. It wasn’t a bad ending at all ! it just felt like their story deserved a little more time.

Overall, this BL show for me is a 6.5/10.

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I just finished watching this and honestly it's not really for me. Even though the story shows realistic relationship struggles, I believe that couples should trust one another and be open minded + sensitive about their partner's feelings and decisions.

I was expecting Mizuki to have at least some character development, but I didn't see any even until the last episode. Mizuki stays controlling, possessive and emotionally distant for most of the story and I was hoping that he would atleast become more expressive or considerate toward Yoh's feelings and stop thinking only about himself. There were so many moments where Yoh was left confused about what Mizuki truly wanted or felt and I wished Mizuki would communicate those feelings more clearly instead of expecting Yoh to always understand him.

As for Yoh I was also expecting that atleast one day he would stand up for himself and stop letting Mizuki treat him that way. Though there are times when he was honest about his feelings, but it was only whenever he was drunk. I really wanted to see him become confident and express himself more even when he's sober instead of constantly holding back what he truly felt and what he's experiencing. Well I also can't completely blame him because he was bullied in the past which probably affected his self esteem and the way he sees himself. And on top of that he's been living with someone that's emotionally distant and hard to read which also probably affected him more.

Overall in my opinion, this BL wasn't my type of story. I personally prefer stories where the characters learn to understand each other better and grow together by the end. Though there are scenes and moments that were okay for me (like when Mizuki is taking care of Yoh and stuff.) I understand that the story wanted to show a realistic and complicated relationship but I just can't help but feel frustrated rather than attached to the couple 🥲. Love is easier to understand when both people openly show and communicate their feelings. Even though we can say that both parties loved one another, the lack of communication, possessiveness and the toxicity (etc) between them made it really hard to fully support their relationship. It just wasn't the kind of relationship dynamic that I personally enjoy watching but I can appreciate what the story was trying to portray and also understand other people's opinions about this.

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