Just the most well-written 1st-time love scene I've ever seen. These actors seemed so natural together on screen, the direction of the scene to scene, the soundtrack was phenomenal, the DIALOGUE - was unmatched, the before/during/& after were executed perfectly. I can't stop watching. If you're looking for the best consummation of a love scene bet. a couple, regardless of the type of relationship, then I have to say this is definitely the best I've seen in a WHILE! Actually, I can't think of a better one. Especially, for a virgin.
This was the episode where EVERY single couple was excellently showcased and we saw massive development. *Kon Diao & Hia Yi made headway. Hia Yi was definitely fighting some inner struggle, while Kon Diao was making sure to be ASSertive in grabbing his territory (if you catch my drift). *Syn was oblivious but kind and caring. Neau was understanding & amazed. Me? My heart was stolen by them both. I found them to be that super sweet innocent high school couple that just met - like Hot Guy w/ Geeky, o oblivious girl. Loving them. *Hia Lian & NuKuea were just breathtaking. Talk about getting to know you. Hia Lian was taking seriously the art of trying to understand his future husband. Yes, there is manipulation in the steps he's taking but he's sincere. Little by little Kuea is coming out of his shell & in the process, Hia Lian is finding himself in awkward situations where NK is learning more about him. At the end of the day it works both ways.
Romance isn't for the faint of heart [Becareful w/ a cleaver]
There was a lot of growing going on here but there was a lot of lying too from both ends. Actually, there was far more lying than anything else. I don't think it wasn't until NuKeau was about to become physically hurt did NK really share his FEARS & ANXIETY with HL.That's all I needed. I think that's what HL needed to see humanity. He already knew the secrets, of course, he'll want to hear them out loud, but it's the fear & anxiety to take the doll out of the body in front of him. I think that was the first time he SAW NK as an ADULT. Then the flood gates happened at the end. Of course, a catalyst had to cause all that drama - thanks to kitchen tools.
This is one of the best & biggest episodes to rate so low. This is the reincarnation of NuKeau in his personal life and as a performer. This is the beginning of the evolutionary process. It's also where we see another side of Hia Lian. It really should have the highest marks of all the episodes. It's truly one of the best episodes I've seen. It really gives so many dichotomies of the characters & what they hide from one another that keeps them apart.