Reviews

The stage is set for an angst arc.

Another entertauning episode. LUAT team did it again!First, I love that they included the teahouse scene. It's one of my favorite scenes in the novel; it shows the character of Nakhun, someone who will stand up for his people. Also, the delivery isn't as cringey as I expected it to be, lol.Second, Nakhun realizes his feelings for Phop and the conflict he feels because the one Phop likes is Klao and not him. So, good angst material.Third, the arranged marriage arc. Ugh, I love this arc because it's so angsty in the novel. JJ's acting as well on the breakfast table when he figures it out is so good. It's subtle, but you can clearly see in his eyes he's hurt.Another character will be introduce in the ep and I'm so excited! So far, the phasing is really good, and the plot is easy to follow. Perfect balance of comedy and drama as well, but you can clearly see the difference of this episode from others; slowly the comedy is lessened as the story progresses. So far, ep 3 is still the 10/10 ep for me but I'll rate this ep 9.5/10.PS: Piamchon played Chuay so well. Give this man his award pls.

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Amazing, emotional episode.

This episode had multiple intense, emotional moments. The most important being Rebecca having to deliver the baby of the woman who hates her most in the world - out in the middle of nowhere during a driving rainstorm with no shelter. Yes, it sounds crazy and the situation was so obviously plot-contrived ... but somehow it worked. The two actors and the production crew really did a marvelous job of implementing what on paper must have looked so cheesy and cornball in the script. Great cinematography and performances by both ladies resulted in a scene that really worked. Surrounding this were several great conversations, the most important being between LingLan Song and her husband,Ren XinZheng about the balance of responsibilities in their marriage and then latter between Sun Tou Tou and Ren XinZheng on what it means to be a doctor and how to balance truth and honesty against the lives and well-being of others.

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Will Ren Tian Zhen ever grow up?

Once again, this show is working hard to make Ren Tian Zhen as unlikable as possible. Because once again he is putting HIS wants over anybody else's concerns and once again he is not really thinking about the consequences. When Sun Tou Tou asks him point-blank if he is doing this (threatening to move out) because he is in love with Meng Meng, he waves it off with a "don't speak nonsense!" remark. But he doesn't stop to really think about the ramifications of his behavior towards Meng Meng and, in particular, stop to think, well, "What does Meng Meng think?" Because if others (his Grandpa, his Mom and now Sun Tou Tou) are wondering if he is inappropriately attracted to Meng Meng, the obvious question should be whether SHE thinks he is? And what kind of effect that could have on her fragile psyche if it isn't really the case? He seems so determined to play the role of hero doctor for Meng Meng - because it makes HIM feel good - that he simply isn't thinking about the longer term consequences on others. Again. Now, it is a good sign that his behavior towards Sun Tou Tou has improved dramatically over the last 5 episodes to where he's almost a normal human towards her. But his core issues of arrogance and impulsive, selfish behavior are still there. The longer they put off him taking steps to 'grow up', the more unrealistic it will seem if they rush it in the end.Despite the annoying nature of the RTZ character, this _show_ continues to be fascinating for a variety of low-key reasons. The character development of just about everyone else is forward and interesting. The topics discussed in this episode are interesting - especially like the practical approach to the challenging social questions Rebecca expresses. And of course, Sun Tou Tou continues to entertain. In one scene screaming, "Charge!" playfully and in another moment thoughtfully and practically training the hotel staff on how to do their jobs and then closing out the episode with some thoughtful life and career advice for Mr Liu's son! And as crazy as it seems, it all makes sense, given the nature of the character that Zhou Lusi has crafted!

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One Stars

hmm idk how i feel about this, was happy to see the guys from Love in the Air - even though i don't get how they connected or why they r in this, but whatever... & it would be an interesting premise especially with he bride already having her special someone. but from the way Lom & Yiwa spoke at the end of the ep, it seemed to me that they r planning to marry & lead separate lives - with the people they r attracted too. which might be ok with Yiwa & her partner Marine. ************************but who in their right mind would want to get in a relationship, where u know u r the mistress & could only be with the person u love in secret?!? will always/forever remain a secret, cause there is an official wife?!? this toxic & kinda messed-up, especially given how Lom was totally playing mind games with Namnuea from the sec he sat down in front of him. *************************the typical "pulling of the hair of the person u like" is immature childhood playground behavior, as a child wouldn't know how to communicate their feelings & might even not know how to interpret what they feel. so bugging the person they like & getting any kind of reaction, would be seen as a plus. given Lom's age & position in life, one would think he could do better then harass Namnuea at his job. but i guess this a romcom & it's supposed to be funny. it was up to a point & then started getting infuriating. i hope as this progresses Lom stop gaslighting Namnuea & this doesn't end up Namnuea in the role of mistress - if that is the case i would've loved a heads- up so i wouldn't even bother.. oh well time will tell

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DUANG SO CUTE

Okay so Semester’s over and DUANG’S worrying about how he won’t see Qin for so long due to the break, and so he convinces the seniors, Alice and Tim, who are the ones going over the open evening ceremony and the performances, to let them practise for the ceremony performance over the break, so now Qin and Duang would be seeing each other more often. Now Duang goes to a camera shop only to accidentally bump into Qin, AND DUANG WAS AGAINST QIN AND OH GOSH WAS THAT A POSITION TO REMEMBER. And so softer Duang and Qin spent the whole day together and even had ramen together, and Duang tell Qin how he’s worried about his singing for the performance, WHICH IS WHEN QIN OFFERED HIM TO PRACTISE HIS SINGING AT QIN’S PLACE LIKE WOAHHH. OH AND QIN EVENTUALLY FOLLOWED DUANG ON INSTA, AND DUANG CALLED HIM DURING THE NIGHT TO WISH HIM SWEET DREAMS AND THAT DUANG WOULD DREAM OF HIM, LIKE OMG HE SO CUTE.

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is it even worth to root for?

Many characters made me angry before, and as much as I liked Shirasaki character in the first season, I begin to despise him in the second one. He is insensitive, selfish and can't stop making everything about himself. I am enraged to see Asami finally open up, for Shirasaki to behave as if he is the only one suffering. He seems to never see Asami for who he is and neither is he trying to. Obviously, Asami is a closed-off character and he is definitely not perfect either. But as much as I was rooting for this pairing to be together (as they share this comfortable silence and peace with each other) I am also disappointed to see that they can't communicate beyond that. At some point you have to start talking with each other and take more care about another elements of each others lives, beyond acting carrier. Asami tries his best to be someone like that, while Shirasaki gets lost. It is a pity, because in the first season I really liked him and understood him much better.

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