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You Better Love This!
Well, this was so good. I liked it a lot, honestly, I loved it. It had been lying in my PTW list for a while, and I have no idea why I didn’t watch it earlier. I kept putting it off for no reason, and now I’m just wondering what took me so long.
The dynamic between the leads was everything. That gradual build-up as they got closer step by step was really well done. It was both enemies-to-lovers and friends-to-lovers, depending on how you choose to see it. And that layered feeling made it even more interesting to watch.
Zhou Shu Yi was such a fun character. A bit childish and playful, but not in an exaggerated or annoying way, more like how an actual 21-year-old might be that way. It felt believable. But he’s also smart, and even though he can be a little narcissistic at times, it comes off as endearing more than anything else. I found him really charming. Plus, his habit of randomly throwing in Japanese words here and there, I loved that. it made his personality even more distinct.
Then there’s Gao Shi De. He’s gentle, caring, and calm for the most part, but you can also see how sharp and intelligent he is. He had his playful moments too, and I appreciated that he knew when to be serious and when to be light. His personality worked so well with Zhou Shu Yi’s. it made their interactions feel balanced and genuine.
The whole "enemy" angle from Zhou Shu Yi’s point of view, that constant rivalry from elementary school through university, where Gao Shi De is always first and he’s always second, was actually really well written. It added tension and humor at the same time. But then we get Gao Shi De’s perspective, and suddenly it’s not a rivalry, it’s a long-standing one-sided love. That shift in narrative hit hard. You realize that everything Gao Shi De did had meaning, and he was never competing with Zhou Shu Yi. he just loved him quietly, from a distance.
And when Zhou Shu Yi finds out that his two childhood friends are dating, one of whom he had feelings for, that moment really sets things in motion. Gao Shi De steps in, wanting to comfort him but also finally getting the chance to grow closer because of his own feelings. Watching them slowly go from misunderstanding to trust, from awkward to intimate, was so satisfying. Their relationship development was natural and engaging. And even after they got together, I liked that their playful rivalry didn’t disappear—it stayed a part of their dynamic, and it just worked.
Pei Shou Yi was another character I found interesting. I was genuinely curious about what he was thinking most of the time. He wasn’t just a background character, he influenced the story and the leads’ relationship in small but important ways. I’d say their connection progressed more than once because of his actions or presence.
Also, I have to mention Gao Shi De’s mom. She didn’t have a ton of screen time, but I liked her a lot. She left a strong impression and added a softness to Gao Shi De’s character, helping us see another side of him.
This drama really had everything I was hoping for, great writing, strong performances, and incredible chemistry between the leads. Every emotional beat hit just right, and the pacing of the relationship felt honest and real.
I’m so glad I finally watched it.
On to Season 2!
The dynamic between the leads was everything. That gradual build-up as they got closer step by step was really well done. It was both enemies-to-lovers and friends-to-lovers, depending on how you choose to see it. And that layered feeling made it even more interesting to watch.
Zhou Shu Yi was such a fun character. A bit childish and playful, but not in an exaggerated or annoying way, more like how an actual 21-year-old might be that way. It felt believable. But he’s also smart, and even though he can be a little narcissistic at times, it comes off as endearing more than anything else. I found him really charming. Plus, his habit of randomly throwing in Japanese words here and there, I loved that. it made his personality even more distinct.
Then there’s Gao Shi De. He’s gentle, caring, and calm for the most part, but you can also see how sharp and intelligent he is. He had his playful moments too, and I appreciated that he knew when to be serious and when to be light. His personality worked so well with Zhou Shu Yi’s. it made their interactions feel balanced and genuine.
The whole "enemy" angle from Zhou Shu Yi’s point of view, that constant rivalry from elementary school through university, where Gao Shi De is always first and he’s always second, was actually really well written. It added tension and humor at the same time. But then we get Gao Shi De’s perspective, and suddenly it’s not a rivalry, it’s a long-standing one-sided love. That shift in narrative hit hard. You realize that everything Gao Shi De did had meaning, and he was never competing with Zhou Shu Yi. he just loved him quietly, from a distance.
And when Zhou Shu Yi finds out that his two childhood friends are dating, one of whom he had feelings for, that moment really sets things in motion. Gao Shi De steps in, wanting to comfort him but also finally getting the chance to grow closer because of his own feelings. Watching them slowly go from misunderstanding to trust, from awkward to intimate, was so satisfying. Their relationship development was natural and engaging. And even after they got together, I liked that their playful rivalry didn’t disappear—it stayed a part of their dynamic, and it just worked.
Pei Shou Yi was another character I found interesting. I was genuinely curious about what he was thinking most of the time. He wasn’t just a background character, he influenced the story and the leads’ relationship in small but important ways. I’d say their connection progressed more than once because of his actions or presence.
Also, I have to mention Gao Shi De’s mom. She didn’t have a ton of screen time, but I liked her a lot. She left a strong impression and added a softness to Gao Shi De’s character, helping us see another side of him.
This drama really had everything I was hoping for, great writing, strong performances, and incredible chemistry between the leads. Every emotional beat hit just right, and the pacing of the relationship felt honest and real.
I’m so glad I finally watched it.
On to Season 2!
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