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maybe so but who really knows what difficulties some or many are going through, I am not generalizing all to be that as some are born privileged while most in third world countries live in extreme poverty.

oh there are choices of course, and some choice hard work while others may choose moral sacrifice. there’s a church in Manila where my cousin was a priest and every Wednesday they are known for a very special mass and I remember he told me that most of the protitutes and people in the porn industry would go to attend this mass and ask for forgiveness. and he told me it was not in his role to judge them. in third world countries where options are limited for people in poverty that is the reality.

no but I will check that out. thanks for the recommmendation.

oh I don’t mean your judgmental, my apologies. there’s a saying in Filipino that goes “kapag ang tao ay gipit, kahit sa patalim ay kakapit” literally translates to “when a person has no other choice, he will even hold on to a knife”. This is what poverty does to humankind. for us livin b in better and more affluent countries this is a belief that is difficult to comprehend.

I grew up in Asia in a third world country and when one lives in poverty, morality is thrown out the door and who am I to judge them, I try to empathize what they go through and choosing between selling one’s body vs being a violent criminal then I respect their choice. it is a sad reality.

oh didn’t know that, then that truly makes him a versatile actor. one does need to be gay to act gay, it’s like saying gay actors are limited to non-straight roles as week. but fans will be fans I guess. thanks for enlightening me.

episode 4….whew it made me sweat…dark and intense and it really shrouded me how they portray the reality of the film industry BL or otherwise and not just in Thailand happens to China and even here in the US. it’s the sad reality of a predatorial business.

good for you, you know what you like. so respect what others like and don’t like as well. if we all like the same beautiful flower it would be a very boring world wouldn’t it. besides looks does not make an actor, its skills that matter.

mond definitely stole this episode. I’ve never been big fan of his previous roles but this show highlighted his skills. he’s going to go a long way.

look let be honest these two actors doesn’t fit the homogenous faces of Korean actors and having watch K-drama for 20 years it has become homogenous but never said he’s ugly. as a matter of fact I prefer that he doesn’t have a homogenous face, his uniqueness adds to his character and that’s what J meant about being an underdog, their the atypical image and I was rooting for the story to build itself sadly it didn’t and that’s never the fault of actors but writers and directors. Even the Perfec Crown with the perfect faces fell flat in the end.

in that case it’s even worse and overachiever drama that flopped with the storyline.

I was really rooting for this underdog k-drama, a not your typical handsome actor and not an overly made-up actress but other than the first few episodes they characters were weak, the chemistry had no spark, and when I feel like rooting for the bad guy because everyone else’s character were weak then that tells me it’s a very poorly written script. it had a potential of classic K-dramas but like almost all new dramas, it’s just lacking depth. one I will forget once it ended

I have to be honest, I’m and big fan of Bailu and Ryan Cheng, maybe it’s just me, but when these two are together I don’t seen any spark between them. Each one are good actors but together there is no chemistry. I stil like this series, not my all time favorite but good enough.

what viewers and supposedly critics should understand is that not all shows are created equal to the viewer, and just because a person disagree to what we may like, he or she has a right to express that. if all of those who likes this show are allowed to comment their thoughts then Indont think that’s the premise of this page, let people speak their thoughts as long as it’s not derogatory to another person or culture or beliefs. everyone says they want a free world and yet they don’t respect freedom in its purest form, the right to express their thoughts.

Watching the love story of Ren and Kazuma unfold was both painful and hopeful. The actors portraying both the younger and adult versions of the characters delivered remarkable performances, making their journey feel authentic and deeply moving. Some viewers may find the teenage intimacy scenes uncomfortable, but they are presented without exploitation and serve as an important part of the characters’ emotional development.

What makes the story particularly compelling is its subtle revelation that Kazuma is actually the stronger of the two. His quiet and reserved nature creates the impression of emotional fragility, yet beneath that calm exterior lies unwavering resilience. The series beautifully captures the lasting impact of first love and first intimacy, experiences that leave permanent marks on the heart, especially when shared with someone deeply loved.

The drama also addresses workplace sexual harassment, an issue that has received increasing attention in Japan in recent years. By confronting this subject, the series adds another layer of realism and social relevance to its narrative.

My heart ached most for Ren. The pain, humiliation, and guilt he carried were sacrifices made out of love, and that burden shaped much of his emotional journey. This is one of the reasons Japanese BL dramas continue to rank among my favorites. They are less concerned with fan service or commercial appeal and more focused on exploring the depths of human emotion, the longing, sadness, and devotion that come with loving someone so completely that sacrifice feels inevitable.

episode 9 should be titled “who loves you more”. this shows just keeps getting better and even though there are only so many short episodes, Japanese writers beat all other countries in storytelling. whether it’s a happy or sad ending, Japanese BL has more depth and these two actor’s crematory is pure magic.

is it just me or was episode 12 so boring and felt little relevance to what grandpa is scheming in the background. glad it’s almost over.

yes it truly made the ending of the episode very special.

finding each other in the mist and losing was to me the most beautiful scene of the series to date, it shows the depth of their relationship and to end with a jade ring symbolizes the relationship is bonded. subtle but very poignant.

I always believe that rom-com’s should have romance in it. but the show is all about missed opportunities. maybe because it’s the Japanese culture of politeness that one should not express how they feel in order not to offend the other person…but this is a BL romance and honestly there wasn’t romance. THEY ARE MAKING ROM-com into a Seinfeld sitcom. oh well there are other shows I just felt my time was wasted on this.