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Shigatsu no Tokyo wa... Episode 4
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OMO poor baby Ren, he so didn't deserve to get outed in that fashion, not only did he feel bad putting Kazuma in that position. then Kazuma has to get sick almost losing his life and then in front of a whole room, he gotta confess what happened. **********personally don't get why that would help Kazuma or the doctor, when he knows what is wrong with Kazuma & has a freakin degree in doctoring - but ok. & cause Ren already felt guilty (that he more or less forced Kazuma into doing it - automatically took all the blame, making it seem like he forced himself on Kazuma) n even though i kinda get Kazuma's mothers reaction (which was out of anger & worry) my heart still breaks for baby Ren, who didn't deserve anyone piling on - **********************the "cherry" on top, getting actively kicked out of him family. guess can be thankful he wasn't tossed out into the street, just sent abroad (►__◄) this was one hell of an emotionally charged roller costar ride - little wonder Ren is still running scared ********************************************************************************************************************************************& if all this wasn't enough, it looks like Sanada the rat is date-r*ping his subordinates among other things ＼（〇_ｏ）／ just thankful i don't have to wait for ep's to get subbed & uploaded
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Shigatsu no Tokyo wa... Episode 3
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not even 5 mins in & had to stop; do Japanese love hotels just let anyone use their rooms?!? we talking teens here - bleedin hell - how this legal?!? am thankful it aint a teen with an adult (that would be worse). but still, they babies ugh `(*>﹏<*)′ (also seeing 2, 14yrs old's getting half naked has me uneasy, thankful that scene wasn't exploitative & didn't last long ).***************************************************************************************************************************************************************finished & am back, thankfully that was Ren's 1st time & his attitude was a front. also after doing the deed & seeing Kazuma break-down. Ren wrongly assumed Kazuma felt bad about what they did (let alone him then suddenly disappearing, reaffirming Ren's mistaken conclusion). while Kazuma was crying cause he was moved by the connection he felt, sleeping with Ren. bittersweet moment if there ever was one in a BL. *****************************************************************************this also explain why Ren is actively avoiding any type of serious discussion about what they did the night before, let alone 10 yrs ago. he still thinks Kazuma is straight & being a good friend (like seriously?!? weird assumption - but it is what it is) so we get the FWB b.s. where Ren is doing everything to keep Kazuma at arms length, while keeping him close - quite a mind f*ck when u see the yearning in his eyes heartbreaking IMHO
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Shigatsu no Tokyo wa... Episode 2
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watching this ep, got a ton of questions - but the main one - teen Ren how jaded was he?!? was that dude (pedo) his first?!? cause, it didn't come off that way... get being curious, let alone when ur online u have tons of opportunities not only to slake ur intellectually sexual curiosity, but also the physical accept & (sadly) there a ton of predator's online - that will be standing in-line to "educate" innocent, unsuspecting curious teens - that's a sad reality we like in, no matter the country. not to mention when a society is intolerant even discriminatory towards anyone who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of their own sex, it's easier to fall prey to abusive, relationship `(*>﹏<*)′ so what did teen Ren go through?!???? ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************also were Ren & Kazuma sexual in any way (as teens)? if so the description is misleading - cause there no way the "slept" together & still one or both didn't wonder/guess/realize the other was gay. idk i need more info **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************btw Hide's reaction was one of guilt - did he also sleep with Ren? or was it something else - so many questions....
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before anything, have to point out Kang & his friends might come from money, but that isn't why they r bullies - it's cause of how the teachers r enabling them in that school. they let them run wild & enable them when they get caught, blaming the innocent (not connected) student - little wonder them acting (turning out) as they do. ******************************************** thankfully they got good in them, also good people around them that will stop & scold them when needed (like Kang's grandmother & Pimfah a good friend indeed). *******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************also love Sailom & Saifah kinship, in-spite of the though life they r living, they r really happy together. that's a warm, loving household - in contrast (even though) Kang (doesn't have a care in the world) lives lavishly, his house comes off cold (even though he got a caring grandmother) one of life's ironies i guess. ***********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************btw WTF is wrong with those loan-shark dudes, they Always show up a day early. what's the point of making an appointment ＼（〇_ｏ）／ but showing up whenever`(*>﹏<*)′ yeah know, i am the moron expecting logic when dealing with thugs, but still (*^_^*)
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am glad to see Perth (know he was also in Double Savage, but have yet to watch that. so since Love by Chance haven't seen him in anything). him playing a bad-boy is another plus (not cause i love bad-boys (⊙◡⊙;)) but just seeing a different character portrayal is dope. ********************************************************************************************************************n as much as Kanghan & his friend group r a bunch of morons - the bad-guy is Auto - like sorry, but dude Not a genius, nor is he poor. but just for money he gets involved with Kanghan & (we supposed to be) shocked at the outcome?!? it was a given that he would mess-up & he was suffering the consequence's of his (stupidity) actions. *************************************************** ****************************************************************************************************************************************btw not saying anyone has the right to bully or humiliate - that never justified! but given how Kanghan & his cronies walked around like they owned the place, its a logical assumption that this is how things would play out`(*>﹏<*)′ ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************for a 1st ep enjoyed this & thankful the bullying was stomachable, also if Sailom was a weak fragile flower this would be insufferable to watch (especially given this an enemies to lovers trope), so love that even if he is pushed back a step or two he will push back & not just take sh*t (kinda tired of seeing one being the manly man neanderthal pushing his counterpart around & the 2nd half acting worse then a damsel in distress - tedious over used cliche, that i am glad the BL's r doing away with). so strong start (❁´◡`❁)
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Takara-kun to Amagi-kun Episode 8
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well, took me a hell of a long time to get through (cause kept pausing) as perusal am the odd one out. know that an ep before the last, there usually is some "drama" that is solved in the finale (guess as this so short, the "drama" took place in this ep, to get wrapped up in a blink by the end). so nothing shocking or new there. ***************************************************************but the watering pot (Amagi ) making a comeback in the last ep, was making it really hard to watch, especially when it was much ado about nothing... ************************************************************************************************************u can't stick to someone (after he told u, he doesn't want his friends to know about u ,cause he wanted u all to himself) of course he will distance u & himself from his friends - he for sure not gonna shoo u away - like use that pea brain, ugh. but u create a situation & then get all weepy cause u feel like ur taking Takara away from his friends - this lacks logic & is frustrating to watch. but get it, they teens so talk of common sense is pointless - still hard to ignore as a viewer... ********************************************************************************************************************************************************so will say what i've said throughout this (as the ones who "save" this ep IMHO) the friends made this BL for me, Katori & Tanaka added some much needed hilarity to the cheesy romance drama & helped make it fun to watch. so cute & all, but a one off
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Takara-kun to Amagi-kun Episode 7
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Amagi's Yoga excuse was hilarious, he really think anyone was dumb enough to buy that?!? lol dude hilarious at times. just like his group of friends, even straight-laced Katori is a bit weird, especially in his interactions with the third guy in that group (whos name evades me at this sec). that's the only minus, i really love the friendship between Amagi & his 2 bff's - wish there was more of them. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Tanaka thankfully isn't a triangle, he just think his bff was curious & fooling around. guess he was too, enough to try & make that offer to Amagi - well Takara actually got there in the nick of time, before he could verbalize his offer lolbut it took a sec for Tanaka to accept that Takara's confession wasn't him just pulling his leg, i think he was more confused, as he never saw Takara or anyone in their group as anything other then straight, so he needs time to come to terms with this turn of events - as u do sometimes.
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Takara-kun to Amagi-kun Episode 6
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thankfully an ep without Amagi weeping - also glad this time around he didn't run away. yeah that was Takara's go-to, but everyone needs to have their mini break where they run & hide. still when time came, they both talked it out, apologized & made-up. so everything ended well with the help of cupid/soulmate/bff Katori ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************btw that whole scene between Tanaka, Amagi & those girls was beyond weird. is that something that goes on in Japanese schools?!? this a new type of bullying, where to impress a bunch of girls the guys try & portray BL's scenes?!? freakin weird if u ask me - it would make me uncomfortable to watc, especially when it totally looked forced - that wasn't funny or cute. but i guess we needed a triangle of sorts, which am wondering - why, as both lead r already jealous where the other is concerned, without reason - we need reason now?!? ok, i guess...
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Takara-kun to Amagi-kun Episode 5
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feel bad for kid Amagi, but ironically he misunderstood his mother. the fact he doesn't voice his fears (even if understandable) r the reason he feels so lonely & unloved. if Takara was just like him, he would also keep quite & slowly they both would drift apart. *********************************************************************************************************************************so hope Amagi grows as this progresses, cause his running away to lick his wounds, instead of dealing with the problem & clearing the misunderstanding will make it clear that there r no wounds to "lick". the crying is just making me roll my eyes at this point - sorry but this the 5th ep with him balling his eyes out & personally am over that. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Katori (if i aint mistaken) Amagi's soulmate / bff is a gem.
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Takara-kun to Amagi-kun Episode 4
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hmmm this is sweet & love that we got more of Taraka's POV, considering he the introvert that goes about his life never emoting. unlike Amagi who wears his heart on his sleeve. heck watching them both, Taraka comes of mature while Amagi is totally immature & childlike. so wasn't astonished that Taraka was the one that noticed & fell for Amagi 1st. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************also love that even though the plot is about the mains, other character's get a time to shine & r not just used as wallpaper or tools to further the plot. *****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************side note: this isn't getting on my nerves yet, but it is starting to bug me how fast Amagi is to cry. get being a hormonal, angsty teen but OMG - the dude is crying in almost every ep & as much as i love him, really wish he would stop - over use of anything diminishes it's effectivity, while when used sparsely it holds more impact IMHO
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Takara-kun to Amagi-kun Episode 2
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Amagi's such a weirdo, a cute one but still the overacting/reacting was killing me & then the dude out n out calls Takara a pervert to his face, as if he's to blame for what goes on in Amagi's mind & he made him fantasize about them ************************************************************************************************************************************************************but this ep much more fun then the previous one & it keeps surprising me was a goof Amagi is, considering how we saw him at the start of ep 1. he not the same person, which am thankful for - as that dude wouldn't make me want to stick around - while this one totally does. *********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************also appreciate that even though Takara's a total tsundere, after the initial blow-up he is showing his hand & voicing his feelings the cold aloof front get old fast. so thankful that both leads make things clear to us even if not to each other
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sometimes in dramaland u just have to shut-off ur brain n enjoy. but i can't ? can an autistic person change so much from childhood to adulthood?!? have no first hand experience with autistic people, and yet Go Se Won's "transformation" seems like a reach too me. ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************also how much time passed from when Go Se Won succeeded with the experiment with the (poor) mice, to have human size head-gear thingies, ready to experiment on himself?!? and him going to experiment on himself alone, after almost dying the 1st time around. doesn't seem smart in the least, this not logical or calculated, he supposed to be a genius. like WTF?!? not to mention after the severe side effects after the 2nd time, he then goes on to do the same with his comatose wife - like (ノへ￣、) **********************************************************************************************************************************btw didn't she need to be dead(?), that's the main reason the 37th experiment finally succeeded, no?!???? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯also if the brain is damaged, how can u get any logical info out of it?!? let alone a clear vision of sec's before the death?? let alone just wearing head-gear with electrodes can convey info into ur brain?? much of this (medical side) plot, is a reach IMHO****************************************************************************************************************************************there r some solid actors in this and cause of that, i was sure it would be phenomenal, maybe this assumption is what leave me indifferent. ***************************************************************************************************************************the ep started off pretty good, great acting even from the kid (playing child Se Won). seeing the desperation n despair in his mother (as a single parent) was going through, was easy to read n very heart breaking. in the sec's before her accident, i wonder if she was wishing in her heart that her son would get run over, considering his autism it would be a merciful death as she didn't have the means to afford the treatment that would help him. maybe the next best choice would be her ending her own life, in the hopes that whoever took him in, would then help him - *****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************what makes me uneasy is that the hospital took him in, and considering his abnormal brain, he grew up in a lab. so how come he could lead a normal life?!? idk have a weird feeling Jae Yi was (like many other's) put close to him, to monitor him. maybe seen too many movies, but that's the feeling i get, cause of how this ep unfolded. as a 1st ep this was interesting (as in, am intrigued where this gonna go) but not blown away, like i thought, i would be...
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the guy playing Ki Tae is beautiful, a good actor, not to mention loved his character - very loveable n evokes empathy. really hard not to like him, or feel bad for him. his breakdown (which was a long time coming) in the previous ep n Wan's explanation for disappearing without notice (in this day n age having a i-phone attached to ones hip 24-7) is infuriating considering how he ghosted Ki Tae 7 yrs ago. dude lacks sensitivity, he for sure can't think of anyone other then himself. but he (supposedly) loves Ki Tae, ( ˘︹˘ ) ok **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************but as these BL's go, everything was wrapped-up & solved with a hug & a kiss. suddenly someone who couldn't find his tongue to save his life (throughout this BL) found it in himself not only to turn down Producer Ahn n the perfect job opportunity, but also found it in himself to confess, make a commitment/promise to stay in Ki Tae's life n give his all, in the relationship.am i blown over all giddy at this ending - no. but am the odd one out, this was a very sweet n fluffy finale, to a rather emotionally turbulent, toxic relationship. so little wonder i aint buying it, but as am the minority, never mind...
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am genuinely curious (as i don't know any Koreans i can't ask) is this a running theme in Korean society, where people just up n disappear to return after X amount of time, n the one left behind accepts them back with open arms, questions unasked?!? cause for whatever reason this the running Plot in quite a few K-drama's. for some reason, it's natural that one will disappear while the other is kept waiting (actually doesn't move on with life, with another love) but is left stagnate almost as if their life is on a stand-still, until their loved one decides to come back and then they r reanimated (it is so weird to me) this type of relationship. where one doesn't have to explain a thing, let alone offer some type of apology. while the other side is so big hearted or lacking of a spine, to demanded a modicum of respect for their feelings n time - mind boggling to me *********************************************************************************************************************************************************which brings me back to this BL, WTF is wrong with Wan?!? his passive, lying ass is getting on my last nerve, he acts the introvert, but he just evasive, noncommittal even. when Ki Tae interviewed him, asking him if he would leave the job, cause he got a better offer - he didn't answer, of course that was foreshadowing. anyone with a brain wouldn't go for a second interview with Producer Ahn after the 1st one. where he knew Wan n his body of work, what was the point of asking him to come n then trashing his work? and yet here Wan is at his beck and call, not being able to open his mouth one way or the other, letting Producer Ahn railroad him into a job? n the cherry on top lying to Ki Tae - why?!? i can't get people like Wan, they lack a backbone n cause of they inability to commit, they hurt people who care for them. n the worse part they act like they the injured party MOFO doesn't deserve Ki Tae. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************if Ki Tae's at fault, it's that he just was so elated that Wan's back in his life, he absolved him off all sin, without asking for an explanation, apology or assurances - that this time around he not only knew what he wanted, that he was ready to stick around when things got hard. idk how everyone else so gag over this BL, this totally a toxic mess IMHO
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yeah yeah cute fluffy n all... not that i thought so - lets say every scene was tainted for me (no point repeating myself, already explained why in the previous ep), just not falling over myself watching them finally together. it feels lacking for want of a better word. everything happened too soon (not cause this a short ass BL/ep) just this whole plot is rushed IMHO everything happening at such a fast pace, it's not leaving my head spinning, more making me doubt the logic in how this should unfold, so i aint ecstatic to say the least... ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************the hurdle at the end, ironic?!? for sure not shocking. idk but just not as euphoric as everyone else watching, n so wanted to be...
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