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Gotta say, I’m already enjoying the Thai production more than the Japanese original. How is this possible?? (I didn’t particularly care for the original, to be honest. Maybe I’m just enjoying seeing Earth and Mix in a comedy…) 😅

I feel as though I am only watching this because it intrigues me as a Korean language learner...

Otherwise, it is… not great. 🫤

Fantastic first episode. Both actors have vastly improved, and so has the production quality.

It literally leaves off in the middle of the story. It’s “hopeful” because they pull a voice over quote from a bit later in the novel as the last two lines, but it is definitely open ended. Those who have read the novel know what comes next, but we still wish to see it in the show.

Still, 100% worth it to watch.

The writing when it came to the romance (as well as the chemistry and acting by the two leads) was the best part of this show. Plus, how they wrote about trauma, mental health, and therapy? Fantastic!

The rest of the plot, though?… Yikes.

Have you seen Happy of the End? EXCELLENT Japanese BL drama!

Heh! This is going to be so much fun. Just what I need after watching so many emotional dramas. 🙃

That is exactly what I was saying when I watched it this morning!

Holy heck! That was intense and SO GOOD!! Reminded me of the indie US movie, Johns. Because of this, I was sooo afraid of the ending. But… It did not disappoint!

Or look at it this way: He may have an upcoming decision deadline/meeting with the investors, and wants to bring receipts when that time comes.

Has anyone noticed the greater maturity in the look of the actors, the guitars… the CAT… in the new Wave photos? Potential (teasers)… spoilers, perhaps?? I mean, they practically *scream* future novel plot points! Haha…

(Actually, on second thought. Maybe where they ended it was a brilliant plan. They have people basically BEGGING for more.) 🤣

10/10 from me. 💕

Don’t they realize that many people are going to rate this poorly because of the open ending? …And that the lack of closure is going to hurt their progress toward securing season 2?

That being said, they followed the plot and perfectly portrayed the deep emotions portrayed in the book during this chapter. The writing was brilliant, even to the bittersweet end. This is just the worst place to end a “series”/season.

Hopefully they (officially!) announce a season 2… sooner, rather than later… for their own sake!

Unknown (Taiwan), The Eighth Sense (Korea), DNA Says Love You (Taiwan), Not Me (Thailand).

Thinking ahead:

The teacher keeps talking about the looming “moving of low scoring students to Class B”. Novel readers know that SW purposely fails the exams and switches classes to distance himself from JT. All because he really wants to kiss him. Is THIS how the season will end?? It seems anticlimactic…

Or will SW’s class change be an early part of episode 12, with simmering emotions that are resolved with their kiss at the end? I really look forward to the birthday present/kiss scene because it was sooo well-written in the book. A very emotional and narratively explosive type of moment, with full acceptance of their feelings by both SW and JT... The perfect way to end the season, IMO.

Tomorrow cannot arrive soon enough… 😝

I just finished it and my heart is still clenching in my chest.

Episode 11 was bloody brilliant. So touching and emotional!! Handled this part of the story even better than the book, in my opinion. I am so ready for episode 12, especially if this incredible writing keeps up and sticks the landing!

…And then we wait for (a hopeful) season 2 to tear us to shreds and heal us again…

Yes, it is very icky to me that so many straight people want nothing more than to watch queer people kiss (and then some…xxx) Personally, I like well-rounded and relatable stories and slice-of-life queer dramas, thankyouverymuch.

You might like Cosmetic Playlover, another Japanese BL currently airing.