Unpopular Opinion: Big Red and Ashlyn need to stay together in Season 4.
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Okay, so Iâve recently finished season 3 of my favorite show: HSMTMTS. Itâs been a huge rollercoaster, to say the least, but I like to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the last episode of the series. I think this episode has a satisfying conclusion to the Wildcatsâ summer, and I think it is by far my second favorite season aside from Season 1, of course. I donât think anything could unmatch the Rina love confession, seeing Kourtney sing her way through Let It Go, and get to say hello to Big Red, and goodbye to Nini for the final time. Itâs safe to say that Iâm very much looking forward to Season 4 whenever it comes out. Anyway, thatâs enough of me talking about the finale. Itâs time to talk about Big Red and Ashlyn.
The writing and camerawork has made it super obvious that they are pushing for Maddox and Ashlyn to be together. While I love Maddox as a character, I just think sheâs the one for Ashlyn. I can already sense their being conflict between her and Big Red in the next season due to Maddox (sheâs probably going to transfer to east high) so it makes me feel a little disappointed. However, Iâm holding on to the possibility of despite Ashlynâs growing feelings for Maddox, her heart belongs to Big Red. Now, letâs get this show on the road.
Reason 1: Big Red is Ashlynâs #1 Supporter
I cannot stress how much of a sweetheart Big Red is. He has been so in love with Ashlyn since Day One, and will always be. Starting in Season 1, he was one of the first people to notice how talented she was. A prime example is presented when Big Red is helping Ashlyn carry food for a get-together with friends. They spark up a conversation on how Big Red ended up in the theatre as a crew alongside Ricky. This leads to Big Red complimenting Ashlyn, âThe only thing Iâd throw at your face is a brighter spotlight because I like the way you sing.â This compliment makes Ashlyn feel seen for the first few times that season. Despite playing a supporting character in the first season, Big Red sees her as a star who needs to learn how to shine first.
This is displayed many more times throughout the show, but another example is nearing the end of Season 2, after the spring musical, Beauty and the Beast has been performed. That season, we got to see Ashlyn take the spotlight and shine as Belle. To congratulate Ashlyn on her performance, he makes a poster spelling out Ashlynâs name on light bulbs. âIâve always seen your name in lights,â He goes on to explain, âYou were the perfect Belle. I was proud,â Big Red has always been so kind towards Ashlyn. I feel like aside from physical touch, words of encouragement, full of love. The same goes for Ashlyn with Big Red. She always cheered and supported him when he first auditioned for the musical in Season 2. I just love their positive energy with each other, and I think thatâs what a long-term relationship need.
Whenever Big Red and Ashlyn are onscreen, their chemistry is always there. Even before they were together, the show makes it clear how well they mesh together. The looks Big Red gives her every time Ashlyn performs, the looks they share with EACH-OTHER, meaningful conversations with the other person, and Ashlyn shielding Big Red during the storm are what sell them to me. The little moments are so worth it because they truly sell every scene they are in. Especially their kiss scene in the last episode of the first season. I adore how their kiss scene isnât this huge love confession. It's just Ashlyn being amazed by Big Redâs tapping skills, and giving him a big fat kiss. How cute is that?
Their conversations donât feel forced. The thing about Big Red and Ashlyn is that they donât have to say much for them to be on the same level. Despite their conflict in Season 2 where Ashlyn wasnât exactly supportive of Big Redâs initial career choice, Ashlyn communicates with Big Red by showing up and wearing a Salt Slices shirt. Ashlyn doesnât have to verbalize anything to Big Red for him to know how much his choices mean to her.
Reason 3: They are SOULMATES.
What else can I say? I think that theyâre truly meant for each other. Yes, as a person you make mistakes, learn from them, and grow as a human being. That doesnât mean Big Red and Ashlyn canât accept change and grow with each other. Iâm hoping in Season 4 that Ashlyn realizes that Big Red is the one for her, instead of it being Maddox. Big Red and Ashlyn already have a special bond of being that extremely cute, and dorky couple. They are the most unproblematic ship (aside from Rina) in the entire show. Theyâve already built a foundation of trust, friendship, and love. I think Redlyn deserves a chance in Season 4 because they deserve to be together. It just would be a shame for them as a couple to go to waste, and I donât think Iâm ready for such a drastic change if they were to ever break up.
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