On the one hand, it's cute that Karan was doing all those little things to help make Achi's day better - that's perfectly respectful of his boundaries, and it shows that his love language might be acts of service. Which is adorable. -- On the other hand, I don't know if I believe Achi's feelings for him are romantic. Up until now, he's only seemed grateful for Karan's feelings and his help. He himself says that he doesn't know what being in love is like, so I'm afraid he might be confusing gratitude with love? Idk, it just didn't look that organic that he *suddenly* likes Karan romantically. The realisation that Karan had been helping him all along should have been more gradual, in my opinion. --- The chasing at the airport was so funny lol, it's such an overused trope but it works I guess. At least they're on the same page now.
So. Um. This was a little bit all over the place? -----First off, the problem I've been having this whole time: the school system is SO FRAGILE, like how are three students in tank tops any threat to the school's funds and reputation?? Hello? ----- And now with the main conflict of the ep: Thua exposing the shit out of everyone like the king he is. I mean, I agree with him. Even if he didn't do it willingly, Akk has been a pillar of the school's authoritarian regime, and has terrorized the students with the fake curse (he didn't fatally injure anyone out of sheer dumb luck). He upholds the status quo, except when it comes to his boyfriend, Ayan. From an outsider's perspective (Thua's), he comes off as extremely biased and hypocritical. Akk knows what he did is wrong but has yet to come out with the truth and apologize to the people he hurt and lied to. They kind of ruined Thua's character though, the Thua we've known so far wouldn't out his friends, even if they are acting the wrong way. They needed drama and butchered the only sane character in the entire show. Like, what do you mean he also took part in the curse?? Wtf? Why did they feel the need to make him into the bad guy? His criticisms would've been valid if he wasn't doing the same shit Akk was doing!! I'm mad.
Ok so. I loved 80% of this episode, they are so cute as always. I have such a soft spot for Phojai, she's so supportive and resilient. I hope she gets her happy ending with Day's brother. ---- On the other hand, even if they were both in on the joke, Idk how I feel about Day constantly insinuating that he was going to fire Mhok if he tried anything. I know it was supposed to be lighthearted banter, but it showcased their power dynamic in a way that made me a little bit uneasy. ------- That ending was so convoluted omg - you mean to tell me his eyes just- gave up? On the spot?? The doctor said in the preview that his sight had deteriorated, but how did it happen so quickly?? - Also. ALSO. If in the end Mhok gives his eyes to Day and becomes blind or something I will personally fight Aof. I'm just saying.
The episode would be *fine* if it weren't for the weird costume scene towards the end. What the actual f*ck was that? It wasn't necessary at all?? They literally could've chosen ANY other outfit to cover up their faces (a ski mask, for example), but they went with the culturally insensitive bit with the music, the goofy acting and all. It was so out of pocket, it was not funny, and it's made the rating go down significantly. ----- I also wanted to comment on the weird fujoshi duo. They aren't funny either. I've never been a fan of these types of characters, who objectify and stalk the protagonists to the point of making them visibly uncomfortable. ----- Pi's brother's scenes are just... pure wtf-ery all the way through. Though, him arguing with the omniscient narrator for more screentime is hilarious. I love the fourth wall breaks. Other than that, Neo's overacting is... rather difficult to watch. Not his fault, I know. ----- Pi and Mork are... fine? Not much has happened, since Pi is still crushing on Mueang. We'll see where this goes.
This episode on its own was so heartwarming. The characters have lots of interactions that feel genuine and completely natural, and that's thanks to the two actors' chemistry. Some moments were a little bit cheesy for my taste, but overall it was fun. I still think Kanghan should formally apologize to Sailom and his friends for the (severe) bullying, even though I appreciate that he tried to make up for it in this ep. Also, I LOVE Auto. He's so funny when he gets drunk lmaoJust, calling back to what I first said (this episode 'on its own').. I struggle to match this Kanghan to the one we met on episode 1. It's not just character development - it's unrealistic change of behavior in the span of a REALLY short amount of time. This is not the enemies to lovers I was sold.
Hate seeing how spineless Tharn becomes when he's around San. He allows him to kiss him (even though he has a boyfriend), for what? Why did he take it so well? And then San had the audacity of lecturing Type about his relationship, as if he hadn't boned a 14-year-old boy??At least Type retaliated by making him jealous as well. It's still toxic, but oh well. At this point we're embracing the toxicity Iguess. But Tharn forcing himself onto Type again was triggering and I wanted to punch him. Being in a relationship with someone does NOT erase consent. Type didn't want to do it in a public space, so you better back the fuck off the moment he says no for the first time. Surprisingly, they are quite cute for the rest of this ep, even though the 'I'm not gay I just like you' thing still bothers me.Also, Techno is so cutee, I love him T-T
I find it funny that the actors playing San and Tharn are actually much closer in age than Tharn and Type, yet I still see San as a p*dophile. When he said he was attracted to Tharn's 'innocence' as a 14 year-old - wtf?? I did like this episode more than the previous ones, though. They communicated their issues, apologized, and talked things out (even though, imo, Type had every right to be jealous of seeing San and Tharn together, specially after knowing they had been a thing). As for Tharn's family, I don't really care for it, I'm sorry. I'm just watching their scenes because the actress that plays the mom is also in My School President and I love her. Otherwise, meh.
I don't think Tharn should've been surprised by Type's interest in the girl - he's clearly into women, so why is it shocking that he's hitting on a girl? I do think that he should have spoken to Tharn before starting anything, and ended their sex pact or whatever they had going on so he could focus on the girl. But Tharn calling Type 'his bitch' was a low blow and completely out of pocket. Type has been very clear on not being gay since the beginning, it was Tharn who forced himself onto him and is now upset that his feelings haven't changed. This is not a straight dude that played you, you played yourself.The last scenes where they got together were cute. I'LL ADMIT IT. They were adorable. Let's see how long the peace lasts, though.
This episode was going to get at least a 9 from me up until the p*dophile bit Kanghan pulled on Sailom. I'm just- are you kidding? You do NOT accuse someone of being a p*do (with pictures and all, and I'm scared to even ask where he got them from) and walk away from it so easily. I'm all for redemption arcs, but he HAS to apologize to Sailom for that, and everything else he's done to him. A sad montage of him remembering his wrongdoings is not enough for me. I want a proper apology, and I want some consequences for what he did. I'm okay with pretty much everything else, but bringing p*dophilia into the mix is just too much. You have to be pretty fucked up to come up with that. If that scene wasn't in the episode, I would've loved it. It was great. Sailom outsmarting Kanghan every time is great. The grandma? Also great. But that one scene ruined Kanghan's character for me (at least for now).
I feel like a lot happened in this episode. Thank God they made up, these poor boys can't catch a break for their life - they spent this entire episode crying lolAt least Wu Bi's dad is making an effort to get along with his only son - it was about time.
I loved the dancing scene, even though I don't think that those moves were the most appropiate for an audience of 8-year-olds lolHalf the episode was just Su Yu having zero dignity and waiting for Wu Bi's uncle to notice him - it made my blood boil. Like yes, love that he's willing to go that far to help his friend, but we spent 20 minutes just watching him suffer under the sun while that asshole ignored him. Does it make him feel superior to mistreat a teenager as a grown ass man? I was SEETHING
This episode was kind of bittersweet for me. I think they are trying to redeem the mom, and I'm not really into that. I can understand that she misses her son and her husband is an absolute pos, however she did badmouth Su Yu's dad, his new wife AND Duo for no reason. Like, did we forget that she tried to love-bomb Duo to get closer to Su Yu?? Sorry, I still don't like nor trust her.I also understand why Su Yu didn't tell Wu Bi about his 'investigation', but I hate that they're keeping secrets from each other again.
Honestly, I'm thinking of dropping this series already. It's so frustrating. Lom didn't tell Nuea the truth when he had the chance, but that didn't stop him from flirting with him and kissing him? Also, Nuea is surprisingly okay with the whole thing, like, he immediately moves on from the kiss (I would've freaked out if someone who's getting married kissed me, but anyway), and has no problem holding his hand and being super close to Lom all the time. Like, what? He KNOWS that Lom is in a relationship, and doesn't back off. It's off-putting.Also, I wish the GL couple was developed a little further - they act like highschoolers. I found it endearing in the first two eps, but now it's getting a little stale.
It seems to me that, in this episode, they chose to focus more on character development than story progression - which is great, because it allows us to understand each character better. The relationship between Su Yu's mom and Wu Bi's dad is complex, and kind of toxic, but it's portrayed really well in this episode. I also like Su Yu's dad's wife, she's so smart and caring.