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Don't get me wrong, there were a lot of themes that I really appreciated in this episode. The discussion surrounding homosexuality and homophobia, accepting oneself, not caring about what others think. That is needed, and I'm going to give it to them, they treated this matter with the respect it deserves. My problem with this ep is how neatly everything is tied up, the perfect ending for every character. It just doesn't fit with the tone that the series set up until episode 10-11. Everything was messy, the teachers were corrupt and abusive, the director even more so, and the students were becoming more and more radical. And one second later, the main 'villain' (teacher Chadok) has a breakdown and does a full 180, turning into this thoughtful, calm individual we'd never seen before. Somehow they manage to change the entire system within 10 minutes of runtime and now everyone is okay?? There was virtually no payoff for all the tension and drama that were built up!! ---- to end on a positive note, the chemistry between First and Khaotung is incredible. Their characters are in love, no doubt about that.
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On the one hand, I don't really care about the school drama. It doesn't feel as big and worrying as they want me to think it is, and the teachers are just dumb, running blindly in circles, threatening students and not doing anything useful. They rely SO MUCH on Akk it's actually ridiculous, like do you expect the guy to just run the school at this point?? Since you're not doing shit to handle the protests?? ----- On the other hand, I am loving Thua and Khan's scenes. The scene where they got together was so cute I was dying just looking at them. The 'Then yes, I will be with you', 'What?', 'I'm not saying it again, I'm shy' was so adorable and oh my god the little peck ARE YOU KIDDING ME
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Oh so NOW you're giving him a sponge bath?? After basically giving him the cold shoulder for like a week? He's having wholesome moments with Ayan's mom as well?? I don't understand what Akk's personality is supposed to be. Also, I nearly jumped out of my skin when I saw that damn doll - I thought it was a freaking student being burned alive omg
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I'm so tired of this shit. Did Akk hit his head or something?? What's with the attitude change all of a sudden? He's so confusing and it's kind of driving me nuts.
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"The protesters keep gaining momentum" literally WHERE?? I've been seeing the same three guys with the damn signs for seven episodes, never ONCE was there anyone else. They keep saying that the protests are getting out of control, but they don't show it - it's so frustrating. ----- also, can Akk and Ayan get their shit together?? (mostly Akk). Bro, you nearly kissed him, stop going in circles. ----And Khan gets a special mention because he was so cute at the end, with the little smile T-T
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Ok so I'm absolutely in love with this episode, loved the jealousy and the kiss, the acting, everything. Idk what the hell August is going through, but that was weird, we'll forget it happened - he's so fine though (someone had to say it) ---- Also, can we talk- can we just talk about the STARES?? Istg I had no idea Jimmy had it in him to look at someone that way. He has the Nanon/Fourth stare. Oh my God I'm actually kind of speechless.
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First of all, the dude's first red flag was being named August, virtually all Augusts are evil in BLs (okay, only in Young Royals, but still). Idk why he stood Day up, but I hope he doesn't gain his trust back with a lame excuse. Also, the way Mhok looks at Day?? he's so in love omg
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That last scene was adorable, how Mhok pretended to be asleep and then smiled ahhh, I'm dead. Why are they actually selling me on this ship??
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I guess Achi has different taste than I do, because my skin's crawling every time we hear Karan's thoughts lol - I get that he has a crush (I've been there), but the lengths to which he's willing to go to be alone with Achi and be close to him are bordering on stalk-ish for me. Embroidering a drawing of the mole under his ear to his fucking pajamas?? Is he actually insane?? ------ On the other hand, overall the episode was cute and funny. I'd just like Karan to keep it in his pants lmao, his fantasies are up there with Tinn's from My School President. At least he didn't kiss Achi when he got the chance, that was actually really nice of him.
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Nothing else to say. I love them so much. It's still funny to me, though, that Mhok's bad boy persona lasted literally half an episode - as well as Day's bratty attitude. I'm not complaining, but it's interesting that they became friends so quickly.
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I guess I'm just confused about Day's characterization ? At first he vehemently asks his Mom to hire Mhok (I still don't really understand why), but then proceeds to ignore him and sulk whenever he's around, like he hates the sight of him. And then he acts like a little kid when he sees the fish. It's not that he cannot have different emotions, but the stark contrast between moody Day and playful/childlike Day was a little bit jarring. I like their chemistry, though. And the representation - and Mhok's willingness not to baby Day and him treating him like the adult man he is, while pushing him outside of his comfort zone at the same time.
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For a first episode, there were a lot of emotional scenes, and I think that the actors handled them quite well (especially the girls). For me it's a 7, which in my book is a pretty good rating for a first episode. It means I'm interested -not blown away, but curious to see what happens. Also, what the hell is Mark doing here?? Why is he in every single series I watch? Istg one day he'll even appear in my dreams, he's EVERYWHERE.
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The important things first: I actually screamed when Guy and Nawa got together. Forget my disappointment in them the past episode, it's over, it's forgotten, I don't care - they are so CUTE. The 'You', 'No, you' with the little pecks was adorable - it reminded me of that one scene in Bad Buddy (which I love). ----- I guess the graduation scenes were okay. I liked the start of Kanghan's speech (he actually recognized that he's a nepo baby and that there are others who deserved it more than him) until, in true main character fashion, he made it all about himself and publicly announced his relationship with Sailom (as an introvert with social anxiety, I would have DIED if my partner did this- but anyway). The rest was fine ------ Still don't really care about the dad as much as they wanted me to. His change of personality was too abrupt for my taste. ------- Sailom and Kanghan are fine. Not much has changed for me. I guess I'm glad they're communicating now, at least. Had to skip that final scene, though (don't kill me but: why is it still giving friends with benefits?? Idk). Also: PLEASE, for the love of God, let's leave Pimfah and the teacher's relationship where it ended. Pleaseee, I cannot take another teacher-student romance, even if it's girl love T-T
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Have I said that Kanghan is THE MOST frustrating and confusing character I've ever seen? He's mad at Sailom for God knows what reason (even if his brother had done it, what does it have to do with Sailom??), is dismissive and cold to him at school when Sailom thanks him (when he shouldn't be doing so), and THEN takes him back in a heroic scene that I didn't care for at all. It's like they thought of two polar opposite characters and merged them together to create Kanghan: the sweet partner, playful and basically a saint (remember the poor kids and the motorbike?), and the bully, the asshole rich kid with zero trust in anyone who drops everyone around him the moment they do something he considers bad. So, again, I ask, how is his character supposed to make sense, feel like a real person?? ----- This episode had a lot of drama, and most of it felt manufactured. Let's be real, Sailom didn't need to quit school not to bother Kan - he could've just kept his distance. The men trying to gun Sailom down was so random as well - just threaten Saifah that you'll actually kill his brother if he talks, and then you won't have to deal with the kid because Saifah will never tell the truth??? Also, that scene in the hospital was so weird. Wasn't Kan shot or did I misunderstand?? Didn't he cover Sailom with his body? And why didn't the boss threaten to shoot the dad if they didn't leave? ---- Finally, Guy and Nawa. My OTP. My guys - they have disappointed me. I love that Nawa offered moral support and could see that Guy was putting on a front, but did he need to punch him? Did he need to berate him?? I know their relationship is kind of intense, but I thought they were at least friends. Idk, after their rooftop scenes and flirting I wasn't expecting them to go back to their old ways.
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It was a wild ride, not gonna lie. This series was as messy as it promised to be. ------ So... Boeing is gone. I like the way Ray handled him, even though I was hoping Sand would be the one to do it. He was kind of allowing Boeing to get close to him, and that was weird. ----- TopMew were fine. I don't care for them, as I've already stated. I wouldn't have taken Top back, but whatever. ----- SandRay had great chemistry, and I liked that Ray gave Sand an ultimatum about Boeing. It's nice that they help each other be better. Still, I'm not the biggest fan of Ray. I wouldn't have taken him back either, realistically. But the vibes are there lol. ------- I CANNOT believe we got a kiss from CheumApril. They're such a good couple - genuinely the only healthy relationship in the series. Wish we could've seen them in more scenes. ------ Finally... BostonNick. Was I rooting for them last week? Yes. Not anymore. I love that Nick got his shit together and distanced himself from Boston. To Boston: you piece of sh*t I TRUSTED YOU -- Actually, I was having a hard time believing his overly sweet attitude. It didn't feel right nor true to his character. So, I'm kind of glad my gut feeling got proven right. If he can't commit to a single person, he should stay alone. ----- Also, that fire was random af. Where did it come from? In what way did it impact the plot? Idk. It felt unnecessary. And that last character walking in at the end... are we getting a second season or? What was all that about?
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