Apr 17, 2025

Makoto’s promise

Dr Makino has come full circle. Makoto and his father was a failure for him as a doctor. He really couldn’t read the room and did not have true understanding of their situation other than Makoto’s condition. Their story is changed when Dr Makino figures out a way to have a school carnival help them heal from a great tragedy. His story gave Makoto a broader interpretation of his promise and he managed a candid conversation with the dad that provided healing and encouragement. Makoto’s health continues to improve and he and his father are making steps to truly move forward and remember the wife/mother who was such a blessing to them. The poster they made for Dr Makino was so thoughtful I had tears. But the pages of notes to Ms Shinoya had me bawling. These kids have grown so much and again the wonderful acting just makes your heart full. The children were all happy to have their school nurse return and she made good use of the doctor’s notes. The ending was all that it should be. This is a special drama that deserves a lot more viewers.

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Apr 17, 2025

well that's one way to get a fever down…

well that's one way to get a fever down lol... but Phu needs to make up his mind, either he is ready to be a fill-in or he aint. but the back & forth is giving me whiplash. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************feel bad for Cir, but i wanna know what the hell his father was thinking leaving his son with such a woman. especially after seeing how she was treating her own child, am sure he got as much money & power as her, to be able to divorce her & to be able to walk away from her. so for decades now he hasn't found a way to help his eldest?!? he gonna just ignore the problem, cause he son has learned to live in hell? i get Cir not having an out, he still a teen - doesn't have money or power to stand-up to his mother subordinates let alone her. ***********************************************************************************************this sad & frustrating that there people that can get away with murder just cause they got money.

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Apr 17, 2025

Naoaki’s surgery

This episode focused on Nao. He is finally strong enough for the surgery and it’s all about the patience of healing. Kei struggled to enjoy her last bit of school and was gently reminded she had to take care of herself too. The family seems to be healing nicely and Kei and her mom seemed much closer. Everybody is counting the days hoping to see Nao in school. Dr Makino has been practicing catch but I am curious as to why he uses right arm to throw when he writes left handed. Ruka has made it through her surgery and tells Nao bye while he is still waiting to get discharged. It’s a wonderful moment when he lets go of his mother’s hand and goes to join his new friends at school. This was another stellar performance from all the child actors. Dr. Makino gets a surprise in the infirmary.

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Gelboys Episode 5
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Apr 17, 2025

I heard a lot abt this series and i would…

I heard a lot abt this series and i would say as of now its decent-ish only not par the hype but let's see!! I feel so bad for baabin here!!!!! ok that hand and finger scene was so good i till date didnt knew that my ring finger is longer than my index finger help- thanks to bua for making me aware of such a thing lol i used to think everyone's index finger is supposed to be longest (even tho mine is not cuz i never even bothered to look at it damnnnn). not him sending a text to lisa ik some people do this but its somehow so funny to me lol. baabin is soo good guy he doesn't deserves to be dragged in this pothole, bro can't see someone sad like fr

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Apr 17, 2025

One Stars

had to stop this to say; i find it ridiculous that Phu is calling Cir a bear with a glare, as is i am really confused by the way Cir is acting with Phu, it's overly protective & not logical how he treats him with kid-gloves, even when he is acting a like an airheaded moron. ********************************************************************************************************************when u love someone, especially when they r very important to u, when they act thoughtlessly & put themselves in danger, ur knee-jerk reaction is to scold them for not thinking. here Cir's behavior is more like he is scared for Phu (not just worried about him), but also feels very guilty towards him & i an confused as to why. ************************************************************* ****************************************************************************************************************************************also given his mother, i am wondering why Cir contacted Phu, he knew about Phu before the whole car incident (at the start of this BL). he was looking out for him from a far, cause he knew that his mother knowing of Phu would just put him in danger. so why start anything with someone so fragile & helpless?!? why not find a solution to deal with the mother & then when ur out of her clutches, then u will be free to live ur life & pursue whomever ur heart desire's?!? *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************side note: Cir or rather the dude playing him knows how to kiss. kinda hot. even though i am more interested in what is going on (not the romance) but can't help but stop to appreciate how hot the kisses r

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I love this simple demon story!

ML keeps hunting different types of monsters. He is determined to get rid of bad kind. But there are many good demons in the worlds. FL lost her dad by fire but she saw him night before he was presumed dead, but she wouldn't believe it. She will try contacting ML. This drama kind of remind me of Spirits Away vive. It could be very basic but main characters are well written!
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Apr 17, 2025

Finding Mai’s voice

This was a heartwarming episode revolving around a first grader named Mai. At home, she was a regular happy child, talking, singing, dancing and coloring. She was happy and contented with her parents and everybody was looking forward to her starting school. Once there, Mai was unable to speak or move as she wished. Dr Makino learned she had a form of mutism that kept her from communicating at school. A bit at a time the school collectively worked together to help ease her anxiety. Her new friend Misa was a big help in encouraging her and writing notes to pass back and forth so they could ‘talk’. I teared up each time Mai held up her arm at the concert and when she waved at her mom. These child actors are so good. They really draw you into their world. It seems Dr Makino will be learning to play a triangle.😂

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Apr 17, 2025

Beautiful and haunting

This entire series is so beautifully understated. The acting is truely amazing- they are both so natuaral. You can see the emotions flicker across their faces as they try to work out what they mean to each other. I can't get enough of this calming, life reaffirming series.
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Apr 17, 2025

Reading the room

This episode starts with Riko who is very loud and somewhat thoughtless. She has a good heart but comes from a wealthy family so a lot of what she says comes out condescending or inadvertently bragging. Her comments about the girls clothes was borderline mean but not truly mean spirited. She wanted to share her stuff but made the other girl feel just awful and not the least bit interested. Knowing she blundered, but not understanding why, Riko has been hiding out in the infirmary studying on her own and avoiding class. It is here that she eavesdrops on a conversation between Dr Mikano and a teacher. They are concerned that Satoshi has not been in school and is refusing to leave his room. They decide to visit his home and find the mom at her wits end and having to leave for work. Turns out she’s an operating room nurse at the hospital Mikano worked at. After she leaves the men try to convince the boy to come out of his room but find themselves unsuccessful. Not only that, Satoshi had escaped out the window where he ran into Riko and a bus adventure began. As they chat, Riko is beginning to understand what ‘reading the room’ means. Against his wishes, she chooses to accompany him on the quest of finding Satoshi’s dad. She becomes helpful because she boldly goes up to a mechanic and asks about his dad. Here he finds out that his dad had quit a month ago and wasn’t there. Dr Mikano catches up with them and rides the bus back. Here he learns he’s not ‘reading the room’ either. They end up at his old hospital where Satoshi is getting an IV and resting. When his mom gets there Riko helps break the ice and a candid conversation takes place. It’s a nice moment and Mikano speaks up to offer both help and encouragement. His old boss is listening and rather surprised at the progress Mikano is making. At school the next day both students decide to get back to class and make things right. He for his mom, and she with her classmates. Here their teacher had a warm fuzzy moment listening to the girls make up. This was another one where Ms Shinoya was not annoying. I am liking her a lot more these last couple episodes. She is learning how to read the room too.

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Apr 17, 2025

Ms Shinoya

This is the first episode I wasn’t annoyed with Ms Shinoya😂 when she took the time to slow down she is much more personable and a lot less presumptuous. It was also an interesting note that Dr Mikano got her colleagues to realize how much they were taking her for granted and pushing extra work her way. It is often true that the one that works hardest is the most taken advantage of in the workplace. Her stubbornness in avoiding care was reaching a critical point. Stepping back, calming down, and taking the time to take care of herself made her much more likable. The care from her students I’m sure wrapped her up like a comfy blanket. Dr Mikano is seeing more of his environment and working on improving it which is a definite step away from tunnel visioned obsession with a body puzzle he is trying to fix. He is recognizing that he is a better doctor if he can understand the environment and mindset of who he is treating. By taking in the family circumstances as applicable, he can put more parties at ease dealing with health conditions and getting to the root cause of the trouble. In this episode her trial of uncertainty helped her better understand and look after her troubled student trying to fit in. Again, I cannot praise enough how wonderful these young actors are. They really work well together and the cast makes this drama enjoyable and thoughtful.

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Apr 17, 2025

A BL DRAMA LIKE NO OTHER

I normally wouldn't use the word "Masterpiece" in a review, but there's no other word that describes this drama. From the start of the first episode through the very end of episode 10, every single minute is perfect in every way. The acting, writing & directing is flawless. You can't even fast forward through the end credits, because the music used to close each episode is truly fantastic. Ji Sub & Jun Taek have such a great chemistry together. It's definitely Ji Sub's best work so far, and I look forward to future projects with Jun Taek, because he was wonderful. There were certain scenes that gave you chills as you watched them unfold. The last five minutes of episode 9, with "The Story" playing in the background, you felt as though you're walking along side of Jae Won as he goes to find Ji Hyun. Just amazing. I wish there was a score higher than 10 to give, because it's needed here! The only bad thing is, The Eighth Sense has raised the bar so high, it's going to be difficult to watch another BL drama without feeling disappointment. I think everyone should really come away from this series feeling great about life.

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Apr 17, 2025

Hurts from the past

This episode flashes back to the case that caused Mikano to have to leave the hospital. He needed to learn empathy. I like that he wants to work on all the body rather than specialize. But he still treats it as a puzzle or machine to work or be fixed in specific ways. He is a genius with that. But where he falls flat as a physician is understanding the soul and spirit and how that relates to understanding the mindset and healing both body and mind. His perspective is being broadened and his heart is growing through these children that are letting him see their true selves that even family and teachers don’t always see or recognize. He is being let into their inner circle because in many ways he is more of a child than they are in how to communicate and understand feelings. I think this is their way of repaying him for addressing their physical needs and treating the cause not just bandaging the symptoms. This is his gift as a physician. He wants to root out what is causing the pain or affliction and truly help them heal. The dad wanting to participate in bandaging his daughter’s wounds that he helped cause is very symbolic of their mutual healing and better understanding of each other. And her conversation with her mom lets both of them know she is doing fine where she is and will learn to be happy with her circumstances even if her mom lives elsewhere. This was a powerful episode in learning how to listen to mindset and body symptoms as a unit. True healing takes place when mind and body can be at peace and rest. He is learning how to listen and feel while still keeping his brain in tune with the afflictions he sees on / in their bodies.

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Apr 17, 2025

School outing

One of the 6th graders is a quiet girl that feels like an outsider. She has behavioral issues and when she gets overly upset she gets in a destructive mode that can get turned in items or even her person. After destroying a decoration the boy who caught her in the act is blamed for doing it. He is usually the impulsive troublemaker that finds everything not supposed to do to be exciting. He revealed something sad when he said he used that to keep the hurt away. So while he reacts differently, both of these children are acquainted with great pain. The school has an on site camping trip,for the students and she is fearful that the boy will tell on her and pushes him in a river. He is the first to notice that something else is going on and tries to help her find a different way to ease her anger. This gets both of them in trouble but also develops a budding friendship between them. When she gets home from the trip she finds her mom’s clothes gone and her dad has no clue when she will be back. Dr Mikano is the first to discover that the girl cuts when upset so when she doesn’t show up to school he goes to her house to be sure she’s ok. She doesn’t let him in but he stays close trying to get her to tell him her story. The child actors are phenomenal in this drama. They are totally believable in whatever scenario they are in. For as annoying as the doctor is supposed to be, I find the well meaning teacher the most aggravating. I want to cover my ears like Mikano does. 😂 I don’t fast forward because every once in a while she has a valid point. She just needs to be more succinct. 😝

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Apr 17, 2025

Love this

It was a great story, and I fell in love from the first episode. It was like a mystery with a touch of sci-fi to it. So great!
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Apr 17, 2025

Fun

This was really fun to watch. Love thecast. Theylook like young collegestudents and their behavior seems fresh and realistic.
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