Lil Jane's brother is just stupid but I really hope Big Jane is behind everything and Lil Jane finds out. It's…
people have been saying though they change the story quite a lot in the drama compared to the novel, is that the case though (without spoiler please) ?
I'd push back on that a little. Saying "there's no need to make a contract" only makes sense if you expect…
There's something Big Jane is also interested in though, well it seems to me it's the case. The ability to "rule" a little society, etc. The contracts are his way of "managing" this little society around him. I dare to say there's almost a political aspect behind it. But rewatching ep 4, he has more "emotions" I initially thought, like a king or someone governing a society having lovers, inner conflicts, etc. And they usually say that those people are quite lonely in the exercise of their power. Maybe BigJane in a ways feels that loneliness (and he seems quite the misanthrope) that Little Jane is able to answer to ? But personally I still see the confrontation between Dan and Big Jane as a power play with Little Jane as a reward at the end. Dan and Big Jane almost feel like "equals". Anyways my interpretation of those characters regularly changes from one episode to another . It's exhausting ðŸ˜
I'd push back on that a little. Saying "there's no need to make a contract" only makes sense if you expect…
and that's why I also really like Little Jane character. He has subtle ways to stand for himself, despite everything. I just hope it will be still the case even with the contract taking place. At least I hope he'll make Big Jane suffer too (I'm toxic like that ðŸ˜) because the (gorgeous) jerk deserves it a lot more.
I'd push back on that a little. Saying "there's no need to make a contract" only makes sense if you expect…
Money alone isn’t enough. Seduction alone is not enough. Knowledge alone is not enough. So no I don’t consider that he « has » inherently power, that’s why he needs to chase it or maintain it. You need a society who recognizes those as something worthy enough to be pursued or to be feared. Jupiter « has » the « power » of thunder. Yet, he still meddles with those lowly mortal lives. Why bother then ? Because a God without people fearing them or adoring them has no real god-like power. You need others to recognize that power. And if others don’t recognize it, it means you no longer has that power.
Big Jane feels that power when he can control people lives. Through seduction, money, knowledge, etc. of course. But contracts is what made a society so tied to him. They are an absolute essential tool for him to have power on that society. He needs them more than the people coming to ask for a favor in fact. Without them, he will lose that power.
They talk about God Jane I think (in the novel ?). That’s why I make the comparison. But for me, yes, his main motivation is power (and control) first. Maybe there are emotions ? After all people are complex too. But I think a good part of his motivation comes from his need of power.
I think his interest in Little Jane is mainly because Little Jane is not completely or (later) so easily under his complete "control". He’s intrigued definitely though. But it’s also a challenge to that power.
Knowledge ? Little Jane doesn’t know Big Jane at the beginning thus asking for the ball. Put says something sounding like « you have guts » with admiration to Little Jane, forgetting his fear/cautious attitude around Big Jane. Dream ? Little Jane refuses his help. Seduction ? Little Jane breaks up with him.
But that's just my interpretation of this character. The contract is what can guarantee his complete control on (not so submissive) Little Jane. Having Little Jane "consent" in a situation of almost life/death for a member of his family is purely pro forma. And it's also easier to control someone who believe (or absolutely want to believe for his relative peace of mind) he still has a little choice in what's happening. Big Jane has done the same thing during the first NC scene while still pressuring a lot Little Jane (even if in the end he "enjoys" it). Later, the assault on that stair case was not a gratuitous scene. It's perfectly logical and it just shows the extent of that "consent". I'll be "nice" if you obey. I won't be if you don't. "Is it fun for you ?". Big Jane stops when he heard this, not because of compassion or realization. Because for people who love power and control, having no control on a situation/someone provokes real suffering for them. Also because people who have power always need to maintain it : it can be challenged, you can have another competitor, etc. Another reason this is no "fun" : the fear of always losing power and control. What makes him stop is the cry of help of his own humiliated ego : "Little Jane will crawl back to him" but Big Jane, for now, is the one crawling back to Little Jane, desperately trying to make that contract happen. Usually it's people who call Big Jane to make those contract (and Big Jane can refuse them!) ! Not Big Jane chasing Little Jane and trying to make it happen !
There's now also an aspect of revenge/punishment especially in the last scene of episode 4. Little Jane has humiliated him with the breakup. The gift of his necklace (the other one) has been thrown out. He sees this as a challenge to his power. A God being humiliated ? This cannot be ! Big Jane likes to have control and likes the way he can determine people lives, judge them ("the abused girlfriend asks for it"), favour them (Little Jane) or punish them (that guy in jail, etc).
But this power is also a double-edged sword. Rumors are what make people fear Big Jane, which in a way help him maintaining his power through fear. But at the same time, they have contributed to the fact that Little Jane wanted to break up with him, thus escaping momentarily from the control he has exercised through seduction.
If Big Jane liked Little Jane some much he could have helped him without requiring a contract.
Maybe he "loves" him in a twisted way. But for me, it's not really "love". Little Jane escapes him first because of the breakup and Big Jane needs the contract in order to tie Little Jane definitely to him, even if it means a rule of "no emotions". That means having the control (control on Little Jane actions = "enslaving" him = having power on him) is more important to him than "emotions" . He knows the situation of the art exhibition and sees this as an opportunity (which didn't work). I'd not be surprised if he took advantage of the situation of the brother's debt (why would he ends up in a private room in a hospital then ? why Little Jane was called first etc. ?)...He's been ready two times with his locket necklace in his pocket...it means he already knows those situations before hand. Well, that's my guess.
For new viewers, as a general rule, don't trust MDL ratings which don’t necessarily reflect the quality of a series. At least this one feels definitely unique in the BL landscape.
Watch it and see for yourself. But don't expect a sweet BL. It's dark, not nice, unforgiving. But it’s also fascinating and mysterious with a cynical reflection on human relationships.
If you’re ready then, welcome to hell and be prepared to be colourblind !
Big Jane is a gorgeous and charismatic « devil » that will easily tempt you like he does for Little Jane...You'll try to find excuses for him, no matter what. And you'll be disturbed by it.
Little Jane is the « angel » being attracted to one he should not. He'll lose his wings for it. For your peace of mind, and because of the idea he did not deserve any of it will be too unacceptable for you, you’ll then quickly blame him in order to still « like » Big Jane as a character.
But despite all of this, both are tied. Both cannot escape each other. Both will hurt each other. Both would always be pulled towards each other. They will be too emotional in the contractual bond and break the first rule « Don’t be too emotional ».
In many ways, as a viewer, you’ll also feel like you’re the subject of the psychological experiment Big Jane seems to orchestrate around the college.
-gasp- Is this the beginning of the « Romantic » Psycho Horror genre in the BL landscape with this series ?
More than one hour for this episode but seeing this comment section you'll think it's more than one hour of NC scenes 😠😠😠Wait... More than one hour of NC scenes... Check Playboyy ðŸ˜
Big Jane feels that power when he can control people lives. Through seduction, money, knowledge, etc. of course. But contracts is what made a society so tied to him. They are an absolute essential tool for him to have power on that society. He needs them more than the people coming to ask for a favor in fact. Without them, he will lose that power.
They talk about God Jane I think (in the novel ?). That’s why I make the comparison. But for me, yes, his main motivation is power (and control) first. Maybe there are emotions ? After all people are complex too. But I think a good part of his motivation comes from his need of power.
I think his interest in Little Jane is mainly because Little Jane is not completely or (later) so easily under his complete "control". He’s intrigued definitely though. But it’s also a challenge to that power.
Knowledge ? Little Jane doesn’t know Big Jane at the beginning thus asking for the ball. Put says something sounding like « you have guts » with admiration to Little Jane, forgetting his fear/cautious attitude around Big Jane.
Dream ? Little Jane refuses his help.
Seduction ? Little Jane breaks up with him.
But that's just my interpretation of this character. The contract is what can guarantee his complete control on (not so submissive) Little Jane. Having Little Jane "consent" in a situation of almost life/death for a member of his family is purely pro forma. And it's also easier to control someone who believe (or absolutely want to believe for his relative peace of mind) he still has a little choice in what's happening. Big Jane has done the same thing during the first NC scene while still pressuring a lot Little Jane (even if in the end he "enjoys" it). Later, the assault on that stair case was not a gratuitous scene. It's perfectly logical and it just shows the extent of that "consent". I'll be "nice" if you obey. I won't be if you don't. "Is it fun for you ?". Big Jane stops when he heard this, not because of compassion or realization. Because for people who love power and control, having no control on a situation/someone provokes real suffering for them. Also because people who have power always need to maintain it : it can be challenged, you can have another competitor, etc. Another reason this is no "fun" : the fear of always losing power and control. What makes him stop is the cry of help of his own humiliated ego : "Little Jane will crawl back to him" but Big Jane, for now, is the one crawling back to Little Jane, desperately trying to make that contract happen. Usually it's people who call Big Jane to make those contract (and Big Jane can refuse them!) ! Not Big Jane chasing Little Jane and trying to make it happen !
There's now also an aspect of revenge/punishment especially in the last scene of episode 4. Little Jane has humiliated him with the breakup. The gift of his necklace (the other one) has been thrown out. He sees this as a challenge to his power. A God being humiliated ? This cannot be ! Big Jane likes to have control and likes the way he can determine people lives, judge them ("the abused girlfriend asks for it"), favour them (Little Jane) or punish them (that guy in jail, etc).
But this power is also a double-edged sword. Rumors are what make people fear Big Jane, which in a way help him maintaining his power through fear. But at the same time, they have contributed to the fact that Little Jane wanted to break up with him, thus escaping momentarily from the control he has exercised through seduction.
Little Jane escapes him first because of the breakup and Big Jane needs the contract in order to tie Little Jane definitely to him, even if it means a rule of "no emotions". That means having the control (control on Little Jane actions = "enslaving" him = having power on him) is more important to him than "emotions" . He knows the situation of the art exhibition and sees this as an opportunity (which didn't work). I'd not be surprised if he took advantage of the situation of the brother's debt (why would he ends up in a private room in a hospital then ? why Little Jane was called first etc. ?)...He's been ready two times with his locket necklace in his pocket...it means he already knows those situations before hand. Well, that's my guess.
Watch it and see for yourself. But don't expect a sweet BL. It's dark, not nice, unforgiving. But it’s also fascinating and mysterious with a cynical reflection on human relationships.
If you’re ready then, welcome to hell and be prepared to be colourblind !
Big Jane is a gorgeous and charismatic « devil » that will easily tempt you like he does for Little Jane...You'll try to find excuses for him, no matter what. And you'll be disturbed by it.
Little Jane is the « angel » being attracted to one he should not. He'll lose his wings for it. For your peace of mind, and because of the idea he did not deserve any of it will be too unacceptable for you, you’ll then quickly blame him in order to still « like » Big Jane as a character.
But despite all of this, both are tied. Both cannot escape each other. Both will hurt each other. Both would always be pulled towards each other. They will be too emotional in the contractual bond and break the first rule « Don’t be too emotional ».
In many ways, as a viewer, you’ll also feel like you’re the subject of the psychological experiment Big Jane seems to orchestrate around the college.
-gasp- Is this the beginning of the « Romantic » Psycho Horror genre in the BL landscape with this series ?
But in fact : why does Big Jane make contracts ? And does he really need them ?
The answer to this question shows you why it's not a matter of honoring or not honoring a contract.
There's basically no need to make a contract since the beginning. There's no need to make rules and there's no need to play "games".
So why ?
The answer : for power.
Wait...
More than one hour of NC scenes...
Check Playboyy ðŸ˜