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Love this!

This episode was really good! i like that right now and even after what nine did to wan, that we see wan Still hold nine on this "pedestal". its actually kind of scary knowing that some people actually hold idols and actors etc... on these pedestals and refuse to acknowledge that these people aren't always the way they allow us to perceive them. and in this nine is using that to his advantage. Near the end though you do kind of see after talking to his sister wan starts actually thinking about third and asking how he actually is as a person/ coworker. he was also avoiding him...lol i feel like third is in an especially hard spot with not wanting to be paired with nine anymore and wants to be seen as an actor for his own individual ability. along with the fact he has to deal with his and nine managers, company, mother.. kind of seems like he does like wan (not sure if its necessarily romantic yet) and is using wan to kind of antagonize(?) nine but not pushing it too far. (P.S. just tried to put my thoughts down in writing the best i can & I'm not sure if i made any sense or wrote it the best)

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Great Episodes!

One More episode till the end and this episode i really loved. i did not like the dads in the because they constantly dragged their family into their own mess but Sun's dad since he got some sense talked into him has been growing on me a little, even though you can tell sometimes he seems like he might revert but this episode when he Allowed bay to stay with them and even let him come for new years was a lot of growth for him especially when bay dad stated yelling and it seemed like he was about to fight he listened to sun. I'm now curious about the whole recipe thing. bays mom seems to think its her fault because of her debt? but bay's dad is still insisting that he didn't steal it? I hope they are able to wrap that up neatly in the end.

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DEANMOTH 😘

EP. 4 You Maniac is honestly such a pleasant surprise for me. This is so goodWhat i love most is how real the story feels. The characters aren’t perfect, and their relationship isn’t either. They make mistakes, misunderstand each other, get hurt, let their pride get in the way, and sometimes struggle to understand their own feelings. That makes their story feel much more relatable and human.And WilliamEst’s chemistry is something else. There’s a natural connection between them that makes even the smallest interactions feel meaningful. Their intimate scenes don’t feel like they’re there just for the sake of being intimate... the emotions, the preparation, the tension, and the little details make everything feel much more genuine. They really know how to make me feel butterflies. I also appreciate that the story allows us to understand both Dean and Moth instead of simply making one of them the “bad guy.” There are things we still don’t know about Dean, and i’m genuinely curious about what happened in his past and why he became the person he is now. At the same time, watching Moth slowly open his heart, worry about Dean, and put his pride aside makes me want to protect my baby even more. Sometimes the best series are the ones you never expected to fall in love with. And for me, You Maniac is definitely one of them.

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EP. 4 YM REVIEW

I really love how the writer takes the time to show all the little details leading up to their intimacy. Nothing feels rushed, and that’s what makes it feel so real. WilliamEst’s chemistry is honestly insane. I don’t think I’ve ever seen two people create this much intimacy and tension together. They gave me butterflies from start to finish. At first, i was SO mad at Dean for not showing up after promising Moth he would. Moth had every right to be angry. But what got me was how Moth eventually put his pride aside and went after Dean at the bar. That alone says so much. He may not realize it yet, but he’s already starting to care about Dean more than he wants to admit.Moth, my baby, you deserve to be happy. You’re slowly letting someone into your heart. You worry about Dean, you put your ego aside, and now you’re even willing to go after him. Baby, I think you’re already falling for him... you just haven’t realized it yet. So take your time. Keep looking for the truth and slowly figure out what your heart is trying to tell you.And Dean… my heart hurts for him. Finding out that he used to be his parents’ hope makes me wonder what happened along the way that turned him into the person he is now. There has to be something behind all of this. Beneath everything, i can see how lonely he is. He keeps searching for a place where he feels like he belongs, even though deep down, he knows that if he disappeared, that place probably wouldn’t even come looking for him.And now i’m even more desperate for the next episode because DeanMoth’s story is nowhere near over. In fact, it feels like it’s only just beginning. After a whole week of no contact, I NEED to know what happens when they finally meet again. This isn’t the end of DeanMoth. This is where their real story begins.

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Where there’s a will, the bond remains unbroken

In this episode, Xiu Rui reveals she is no fool; she is determined and knows exactly what she wants. She demonstrates this to her grandfather, showing that she—not Xiu Wan—is the better match for the Marquis (while Xiu Wan briefly seems to regret never having accepted the marriage herself). However, Lin Jin Qi tells a tearful Xiu Wan that, after a year and a half, they will find a better solution for her once her grandfather’s anger has subsided. Weeping, she says, "I will do whatever you decide." Per her grandfather's orders, Xiu Wan is to be confined to a secluded pavilion on the estate. During their time off, Jia Lan and her parents look for a new house to rent but reject the first option because the low price seemed suspicious. Little did they know that Lin Jin Qi had arranged that house for them. When Lin Jin Qi learned of the rejection, he acknowledged that his subordinates' strategy had been flawed; someone as intelligent as Jia Lan would never accept such a suspicious offer, fearing it was a trap. (This moment—featuring the interaction between Lin Jin Qi and his subordinates, the punishment, and his contemplative, humorous monologues—was amusing, capturing the typical behavior of a man in love trying to figure out how to pursue his romantic interest.) Eventually, they settle on a house with a landlord who seems difficult to win over (could this, too, be part of Lin Jin Qi's plan?). The rent is paid through work. They meet a young scholar living in an adjacent house; the property is essentially a small complex containing three or four separate dwellings. Her parents are overjoyed, making plans for the future—dreaming of owning their own home and other aspirations. Meanwhile, Lin Jin Qi and the Marquis stand before the bodies of two soldiers, wondering how the intruders managed to gain such access (concluding that a powerful figure must be pulling the strings). Lin Jin Qi arrives at the house where Jia Lam is staying; upon seeing a flower arrangement, they realize it was created by someone with a refined education, and he immediately deduces that Jia Lam was the one who arranged it. However, Lin Jin Qi finds Jia Lam singing alongside a young scholar who is playing an instrument. He looks displeased. He sits down with them and joins the conversation, yet he keeps a suspicious eye on the young man beside Jia Lam. (But judging by the look on the scholar's face as he leaves, it seemed to me that he understood the situation perfectly and knew where things were heading—at least, that was my impression.) Meanwhile, Jia Lam’s mother is delighted to see the young scholar with her daughter (she likely views him as the best possible match for marriage, never suspecting that Lin Jin Qi—a nobleman from a prominent family—is actually the one interested in Jia Lam). "If the will is there, the bond remains unbroken." Jia Lam said this to Lin Jin Qi when he questioned the distance she kept (referring to her friends who were maids), though we know he was actually questioning the distance she maintained regarding *him*. She points out that they are only a few blocks apart, so they aren't truly distant. "You really are like a weed; you thrive anywhere." Lin Jin Qi is conversing with a flower (though inwardly, he is thinking of Jia Lam, who lives far away). Jiu Gao had investigated the scholar Han at Lin Jin Qi’s behest. After reporting what he discovered about the young man's capabilities, LJQ muttered to himself: "He isn't someone as easily outmaneuvered as I thought." His interaction with his subordinates here was amusing; both were eager to help Lin Jin Qi solve the problem. "Plan well before acting; know when to stop, and you will prevail." Lin Jin Qi wrote this saying—likely in flawless calligraphy—on the sheet of paper before him. He smiled as he looked at what he had written. (He believes that with the right strategy, he will be able to unite with Jia Lam). In due time. The episode concludes with Lin Jin Qi at the palace, receiving a promotion to Commander of the Shence Guard. (He is being rewarded for his heroism and other successfully completed missions). The imperial edict is read aloud by an emissary (or perhaps the king—I wasn't quite sure). Everyone is dressed in those peculiar red robes with loose waist sashes and wearing black hats with two large "ears." Yet, it is a solemn moment. An elderly minister in red robes congratulates Lin Jin Qi, acknowledging his merit. The man who read the edict also mentions that the marquis—who is also dressed as a minister—is set to marry one of "Fengtai’s" (referring to LJQ) sisters; he notes that since the marquis calls him "Uncle," Lin Jin Qi will effectively become part of the family. Lin Jin Qi remarks, "I feel apprehensive." The marquis states that the wedding will take place on the sixth day of the sixth month. However, not everyone offers congratulations to Lin Jin Qi; one individual—a mature man, though not yet in his fifties—casts a disdainful look at him and questions why he remains unmarried (we have seen that a man can also face stigma over a failed marriage; the maids in the drama have repeatedly mentioned their fear that Lin Jin Qi might be cursed). Yet, this minister (who looks suspicious) brings up the matter as a criticism, and Lin Jin Qi replies: "The Heavens make their own plans; perhaps the right moment has not yet arrived." It seems Lin Jin Qi has just made a new enemy. We shall see in Episode 21.

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