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Similarities:
- Chinese BL mini series
- artistic/cinematic tone
- summer setting
- coming-of-age
- slow burn

- visual storytelling with low/no dialogue
- focus on the raw & subtle nuances of longing & intimacy
- 'falling for your best friend' trope

Both share absurdity, surrealism, and a blend of comedy & horror paired with unconventional storytelling creating very unique and chaotic viewing experiences

Similarities:
- FL chases ML first
- Both FLs are quirky princesses determined to win over a cold & aloof ML
- Fun & playful

Differences:
- MSP isn't a fantasy/xianxia

If you're looking for something similar after watching The Long Ballad, Everlasting Longing is great!
- Both ML's are from the Grassland
- Both FL's are part of or work for the royal family
- Smart FLs x Strong MLs

Everlasting Longing is set in the Grasslands and is more romance focused.

Both have:
- Cold & Unfeeling MLs who are incredibly powerful
- Quirky & playful FLs
- Epic love stories that span across the heaven realm/mortal realm/demon realm