Zack

To add to this, many streaming services tags are limited and sometimes misleading. So if someone uses just what's there to watch a show, what then?

I will say though, I do understand that some users use MDL and it's tags etc to get an idea of a drama before they watch. And this drama is missing tags to help inform that decision, but, again, that's partially on MDL. Then again, how does the tagging system work on here? It is community based, or are there MDL employees who do that? (not that I want to open up attacks to MDL employees. Please don't do that).

When/where did I say that?

That’s partially in MDL. not the drama. and the fact is, just like ppl use tags to evaluate whether it’s a drama they want to watch or not, so to do people use ratings. and to downvote a drama because you were blindsided by the themes is more than a bit unfair to other viewers and the drama itself

100,050%! thank you.

I really hope people don’t downvote this because of the themes. It’s really well written. The acting, especially from Beppu Yurai is selling it. The cinematography, sets, and production remind you of the world they’re living in.

This drama is dark. It does talk about topics like child prostitution, other types of prostitution, abandonment, neglect, abuse, sexual assault, and emotional abuse. But this is the reality for these two. Not that it should be condoned. But if they can find happiness in it, however fleeting, it makes for an engaging story. And you can tell that the team behind that put a lot of work into this, and I appreciate them for that.

This works as well as it does because they both have sad lives and can find solace in each other. ep 3 and 4 are a very good depiction of that.

don’t get me wrong. I understand why it may be hard for you to watch. but that helps to remind you of the world in which they live. and if they can find happiness in that, then that’s a win

I think part of this drama was let's try to be deep with the emotional stuff with family and loss, and the other was, look at these two handsome men.

I must say though, I appreciated that they tried to make them feel like a couple without the typical roommates cohabitation bit. And they had many intimate moments which was surprising.

I appreciate the diversity in Japanese BLs.

And very matter of fact in it's darkness too.

First 2 Eps. Is it amazing? No. Is it good? Yes.
+ Music is surprisingly good.
+ Good acting from Michael Chang.

Toranosuke Kobayashi and his portrayal of Taichi has seriously grown on me. Each episode, I'm reminded of how much of love these two leads. They emote so well. And I thought I'd be annoyed by the pacing, but it's working. But I hope they don't end up rushing at the end and we're able to wrap up in a fulfilling way.

I love that we're seeing them spend time together and seeing time pass. This makes the development of feelings and the relationship more believable to me.

I also like that there are times when it's the reverse, and goes over Kohei's head. Granted, it's more rare.

All of those countries have had steamy/uncensored same sex kisses before. Granted, China more recently has limited same sex depictions. For J-BLs, it seems like it just depends on the drama if you're going to get an "censored/fake" kiss or not. And yes, it's quite frustrating.

I appreciate the character development thus far. I appreciate the very strong acting even more.

I love where we are in the story and that it's happening at ep 5/12. It they continue like this, it gives the characters, story, and the relationship room to breathe. Hopefully this keeps up. Please keep this up.

To say that this drama is good is an understatement. Probably the most commendable thing about this drama for me, aside from the fantastic acting, script, and production values, is the pacing. We're building a really solid foundation with believable and emotional events.

Seeing Kohei's hearing loss and what that means to him, that fear is relatable. It's not exaggerated or over dramatized or anything like that. And the production quality and the choices in scenes and locations really really really help drive those emotions home. This is shaping up to be a true gem.

I kept doing that. lol. thx

ikr!? For some who were experienced, they're were pretty dang good!

There is so much to appreciate about this drama and this episode in particular.

I sincerely appreciated the way the played out Kohei's date. Everything made sense from start to finish. Showing how Kohei felt or saw how girls were were interested in Taichi. Friend tries to help set his bud up with a girl. Kohei wasn't even interested at first. Then when he thinks about it a bit, he get's super excited. Then he feels down that the girl was interested in Taichi and not him. But instead of getting annoyed with Taichi, he fine until the girl romanticizes Taichi's disability.
Nakazawa Motoki has been doing a fantastic job thus far. Both actor actually.

I also loved when Kohei was talking to Taichi about his family knowing that he might not hear him. He just wanted to let it out. What I loved so much though was that Taichi got annoyed and expressed his annoyance when Kohei said it was nothing. Then Kohei repeats what he said. It's those little things that make this drama feel real and relatable. And the actors are really doing a good job of conveying all these emotions. A smiling with pride Taichi is just, the best.

I loved ep 2. It did a fantastic job of illustrating how able-bodied people view and interact with people with disabilities and how that affects them.

Oftentimes, people with disabilities might only be reminded of their disability when someone brings it up.