Reviews

Who is really the wolf?

Ing openly pursues what he wants, while Yok keeps resisting his attraction. Yet the more Yok tries to keep his distance, the more obvious his desire becomes. He seems to be noticing Ing’s endearing side already, even if he would never admit it.What interests me is how differently Yok treats Ing. With others, he is polite and considerate; with Ing, he becomes sharp, defiant, and emotionally exposed. Ing gets a reaction from him that nobody else does—and Ing is beginning to realize it.The hotel encounter is troubling in its forcefulness, and Yok’s regret afterward does not undo that. Ing’s anger matters, too. Their struggle over control makes this relationship complicated, even as they keep seeking each other out.Ing may look like the wolf, but Yok has a much fiercer side beneath his restraint. Meanwhile, Ing’s confidence seems to be giving way to a growing attachment. He wanted this man from the beginning; now he may be finding that he cannot let him go.Neither seems ready to understand everything he is feeling. That is what keeps me watching.

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Determined to stand beside him, whatever the danger

Oda­jima’s determination stood out to me in this episode. With Kataoka abducted, he searches desperately, then deliberately gets himself captured so he can reach him. Kataoka saved him from a terrible past, and his love runs deep enough that he is willing to share whatever danger comes next.Meanwhile, Kataoka still has the presence of a former yakuza underboss. Even in captivity, he demands to know who is pulling the strings. That composure makes a good contrast with Odajima’s frantic search.I’m finding the yakuza storyline more engaging than in the previous season. With Motoki and then Ihashi confronting them, the threats are becoming more tangible. Quite a place to leave us waiting for the next episode!

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I can’t hear the sound

What a confusing way to start a story! I spent much of the first episode trying to figure out who was who, who was doing what, and why any of it mattered. Instead of connecting with the characters, I was busy trying to connect the dots. Eventually, bits and pieces of context begin to emerge, especially toward the end of episode two, and things finally start making sense. I don’t mind a good mystery or a story that slowly reveals itself, but when your episodes are this short, every minute matters. There’s a fine line between keeping your audience intrigued and leaving them completely lost. And when I have to spend so much time just warming up to the characters, how do the writers expect me to connect with them emotionally? In a series with such short episodes, that’s a luxury the writers simply don’t have.

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“Because we’re friends”—the feelings Ao cannot say aloud

Episodes 2 and 3 show how Ao fell for Midori, and I liked that it was Midori’s honesty that caught his attention. Being able to admit that he involved his teammates for his own reasons and apologize sincerely says something lovely about his character.Ao finding happiness simply in seeing Midori at school, and later in Midori remembering his favorite foods, feels sweet. But as they grow closer, Ao also becomes more afraid of losing him. Saying “because we’re friends” keeps his real feelings safely hidden, while also making it harder to ask for anything more.Still, I find Ao a little frustrating. Arisa seems to have to push him forward each time, and when he worries that Midori might date a girl, he withdraws instead of talking to him. I understand his fear, but I wish he would take a little more initiative.Midori doesn’t seem particularly interested in finding a girlfriend himself. To me, it feels as though Ao already occupies a place in his heart, even if he hasn’t quite understood it yet.There are tender moments here, but the pacing feels a little slow for my taste. I’m hoping to see these two take a step toward each other.

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I liked the ending and the way they wrapped it up was enough

I didn't expect Thyme to lose his memories of Gorya, and when they said he did, I thought that maybe it was a prank again... Though, sadly it wasn't. 🥺 But I loved the way she helped him remember by intentionally or unintentionally repeating the events between them. 😌The rain scene where Gorya talked to Rosalyn was touching and, to be honest, even emotionally beautiful... I thought changing her attitude towards Gorya would be harder, but Gorya did a fantastic job. That girl is so emotionally strong and brave. 🥹 How could anyone dislike her, hm? 🤷‍♀️The ending was very sweet in my opinion, and completely enough. I didn't need any wedding because, honestly, I still look at them as teens, which means a bit too young for such a step... Though, if it's the right person, there's no point in waiting — that's true. 🤗Overall, I really want to praise the Thai adaptation, and I consider this the best adaptation of this story I've seen. Well done! 👏

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She’s found her identity. Unfortunately, the maid’s swapped the receipt 🙃

This episode annoyed me. Far too much time with the “original,” who is actually the fake, and the backstabbing women of the Wei family. I’ve finally worked out who belongs where, and apparently everyone has decided to make proving it as difficult as possible.🎭Our girl has figured out she’s the real daughter and has evidence. Progress! Except the maid swaps the locket, so when she tries to prove her identity, she produces the wrong one. That betrayal was my biggest OMG moment. After everything she’s already survived, even her evidence needs a bodyguard.🎭What made it sadder was her going to see her biological mother. The relatives had got there first and twisted the story before she could explain. Finding your family should offer some comfort, but she’s walking straight into more manipulation.🎭Her mother does seem to be shifting slightly, which gives me a little hope. But the fake is still interfering, preventing the other grandmother from appearing and putting pressure on her mother. Could someone please let our girl finish a conversation without sabotaging it?🎭The male lead only has a small part this time. He’s back at the military camp investigating the bandit connection to her being left in the mountains as a baby. There’s clearly more to uncover there, and I’m interested in what he finds.🎭8/10 — the identity discovery moves things forward, but the betrayal and constant interference made this a frustrating watch. I’m ready for our girl to get a proper win.

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Came for the switcheroo. Now I need a family tree and a tissue 😂🥺

This episode was a bit of a tearjerker. We learn more about our girl’s past, and finding out the woman she calls Mum isn’t her biological mother adds another layer to everything she’s already dealing with. Can someone please give this girl five minutes of peace?🎭Seeing a woman with twin sons gets her thinking about just how similar she and the “original” look. Finally, she’s asking questions too 👀 That doesn’t confirm they’re twins, but it gives her a reason to investigate, and rescuing her mother brings more clues.🎭Meanwhile, the maternal grandmother is becoming suspicious of the original, whose response is to plot to poison her. Apparently, answering a few awkward questions was never an option.🎭I’ll be honest, I fast-forwarded quite a chunk of the original’s storyline. I understand she’s now realised she isn’t who she thought she was either, but the manipulation is getting repetitive. I’m much more interested in our girl uncovering her past.🎭The softer moments with the male lead were the highlight. Him wrapping the cloak around her was my favourite scene 🥺 He’s starting to understand the hardships that shaped her and why she’s always working out her next move. Her scheming comes from needing to survive.🎭That understanding makes their growing closeness feel more meaningful. Sir, the cloak and the compassion? Keep this up.🎭8/10 — the backstory and tenderness got me, even if some of the original’s scenes had me reaching for fast-forward.

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The impostor isn’t the impostor. I need to rename everyone 😂

The woman I’ve been calling the original now knows she isn’t the real daughter. Meanwhile, our supposed impostor appears to be the daughter who actually belongs there and still doesn’t know. I’m going to need a new naming system.🎭There are also hints about the original’s parentage involving the aunt and her twin brother. I’m waiting for the exact details to be confirmed, because this family tree is complicated enough without me adding branches myself.🎭My favourite scene was the villainous Duke receiving fifty blows after the sabotage involving the estate’s water canal. He handed over the estate and still couldn’t leave it alone. Watching that come back on him was satisfying.🎭I like that our girl wants to use the estate for refugees and farming. The male lead backing her and shutting down the aunties’ profiteering was good to see. I was torn between the leads for favourite character, but he gets it this time.🎭Their growing closeness is enjoyable, even with the distance still between them. She asks the general to help train the people on the estate, and the male lead gets jealous. Sir, she’s trying to organise an estate. You can volunteer.🎭8/10 — useful progress, satisfying consequences and a family mystery that has made everyone’s nickname inaccurate.

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