DMD FRIENDSHIP, THE REALITY S3 EP 5 (the dreaded partner choosing episode) THIS ONE IS EXTRA LONG SO GRAB SNACKS.
IT'S OUR FIRST HONORARY SUNDAY, YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS... ANOTHER DMD FRIENDSHIP REACTION/COMMENTARY POST!!
Aww everyone sleeping in the same room (other than the two pairs who won friendship time) they're all such cuties. They're so wrong for giving them only 5 minutes to get outside HAHAHA
Patji dragging Ryujin out of bed (cuties), of course I noticed that.
YESSS A TELEPATHY GAME TO TEST EVERYONE'S FRIENDSHIP. Copper immediately being out is taking me out. North's look at Phupha when he pointed to Otto's cheek, man didn't even try to hide it.
THE LAST FIVE: PUNG, PETE, WAVE, PATJI, AND FIFA ARE SUCH CUTIES. I was literally getting cute aggression from them.
PETE MAKING THAT SOUND WITH THE CAT PUNCH, NORTH AND OTTO IS SO ME. I REACTED THE SAME EXACT WAY!!!! PETE GET BACK IN MY POCKETTT 🥹
I'm glad Pung won and was able to have one final conversation with Copper. My heart hurt during their friendship date, the way that Copper apologized for being torn (there's nothing wrong with that, it's the whole point of the show), and Pung reassuring him, I love Pung, he's so mature with his feelings and expressing himself. I'm proud of him for saying how he wanted to pick Copper, but now he's choosing himself. (I saw people speculate that he did this because he didn't want Copper to feel bad for not choosing him, and if that is true, then he's so selfless. Protect him at all costs.) I'm glad that they both expressed themselves so vulnerably and left it all in the open.
P: "I still wish you well.", P: "I want as to be friends for as long as we can", C: "Even though we can't be partners, you don't have to worry. I'm not going anywhere.", P: "I'm not going anywhere", C: "Thank you for being a part of my life" I LOVE THEIR FRIENDSHIP. Forget the show and partnerships, they're platonic soulmates.
NORTH IS SO FUNNY, WHEN OTTO SAID HE'S DRESSED UP NICE, HE HITS HIM WITH, "Just in case someone regrets not choosing me." PFFT. This one conversation cemented to me that they were going to choose each other. I was like 99.99% sure.
Phupha popping up out of nowhere and interrupting is giving me flashbacks to Tle popping in on Firstone and Latte's conversation in season 2.
North didn't even try to hide his displeasure HAHAHA, and him giving his sunglasses, he's so not slick.
I think Phupha knew Otto wasn't going to choose him, but he wanted to let him know he was going to pick him anyways. "Actually, ON THIS SHOW, I, like... I don't have my eyes on anyone else. I think, at this very moment IN THE SHOW, I choose you." OTTO CAUGHT IT. I CAUGHT IT. WE ALL CAUGHT THAT. NOTED.
NORTH WALKING BY WHILE WHISTLING, "I'm going to see Wave" THIS MAN IS NOT REAL. Wave walking up not knowing anything.
North and Wave's conversation was so comfortable, but you can tell that North just finds Wave a cute younger friend. I don't think he ever even considered choosing someone else other than Otto. Side note: North is actually such a weirdo (affectionally)-- But I love how he could tell that Wave was sad and trying to hide it. Just didn't realize it's about HIM. 💔
"No one wants to hug a teddy, if they said do, then they're lying" EXACTLY WAVE, everyone has nightmares about that bear, along with us, viewers.
W: "If you're the one for them, you don't have to try so hard." ANOTHER LINE TO GO IN THE HALL OF FAME!! That one hits hard.
--EXTENDED VERSION STARTS--
We did get a glimpse of Pete and Fifa having a conversation, I was wondering about it. For them, it really comes down to Pete being so young, he feels like he needs more experience. I'm glad that they seem to a consensus, and closed that possible door.
AN UNO GAME BETWEEN PHUPHA, PORSCHE, AND PETE, that's exactly what the fans wanted to see, yes! I love that we got hear more about how Porsche was feeling, and how he joined to get closer to everyone. PHUPHA IS TAKING ME OUT, he's so serious about the uno game, and trying to look at Porsche's card. Pete trying to look, and Porsche just showing him, because "I have too many cards for you to remember" hahaha
I agree that Porsche is the sweetest, he just seems to be the one you can go to absolutely anything, and he would always know what to say or how to comfort you.
Fifa joining them, and them teasing him about joining the bear hugging gang. I love how they all comforted Pete, they're all so understanding about each other feelings.
--EXTENDED VERSION ENDED--
Wave and Patji as a duo just makes so much sense. I feel so bad that Wave knew that North never strayed from Otto, when he was looking at North this whole time.
The way Patji was talking (about Ryujin, yes I will be delusional) was so adorable.
"Last time, only Ryujin and I hugged it [the teddy bear]. It felt lonely" IT'S OKAY, BECAUSE NOW YOU HAVE EACH OTHER!!
W: "I want to know who you're comfortable with." P: "Who I'm comfortable with..." AND THEN IT CUTTING TO FIFA AND PATJI TALKING, I just know the editors were in that room giggling for putting that.
Fifa and Patji's talk, it was kind of awkward (affectionate).
F: "So, what's on your mind?" P: "On my mind... I do have someone." F: "How's Ryujin doing?" HAHHAHAHA FIFA THE DIVA.
These two seem like two shy besties who are lowkey spilling the tea.
P: "And you? Pete and Copper.. Between them" THEY'RE BOTH READING EACH OTHER TO FILTH. Love it. Give me 20+ hours of it.
They're both 100% sure about their partners, I know that's right!!!
Patji immediately smiling when Copper got back, knowing Fifa was going to go talk to Copper, he totally ships them. AND FIFA HURRIED OUT OF THERE HAHHAHA, HE WASTED NO TIME.
Porsche and Pung's conversation both broke and healed my heart. Pung is so sweet for bringing back a cake for Porsche. Porsche immediately knowing something was wrong when Pung said he didn't want to eat
Pung: "Yeah, I failed." But you didn't!! You got so much more, you grew your skills, and literally everyone would go to war for you. Your time will come and you will find the partner who is meant for you.
I love the way Porsche is reassuring him, literally the sweetest soul. Also, the way Ryujin coming in not knowing, and Porsche immediately telling him to stop. The way Ryujin locks in and comforts him, and reassures him that the show was to grow closer as a pair.
R: "I'm rooting for you" Porsche: "You'll find the right one" My sweet boys.
And Porsche bringing up the approval chat, and saying he has to approve Pung's partner, I love them.
BUCKLE UP, RYUJIN AND PATJI'S LAST TALK (By now, you already know I am very delusional about them)
R: “Where have you been” P: “I was talking to Fifa” AND THE LOOK RYUJIN GAVE.
The glances, the soft voices, the tension in the air... I love.
R: "How did it go talking to Fifa?" P:"It went well, it was completely clear." R: "It was clear?" I felt like they were talking in secret code LMAOOO, just talking and smiling at each other.
R: "Did I ever say I hesitated? Seriously, I don't know who else to choose. I'm comfortable working with you and being around you." DOWN BADDDDD. Thomas is holding a downbadism 101 class somewhere in Domundi, I just can't prove it yet.
I was so mad that they randomly cut off their conversation, but they saved it for later hehehe
My stomach was in knots the whole campfire scene, I was so freaking nervous on the outcome. Every time their phone went off, I was imagining the Love Island I GOT A TEXTTTTT hahaha.
I KID YOU NOT, I WAS LITERALLY GETTING HEART PALPITATIONS WHEN RYUJIN WAS WALKING UP THOSE STAIRS.
Ryujin picked Patji (surprise to absolutely no one) but the little drawing of the jellyfish was so freaking cute.
UMM ALSO THE PICTURES RYUJIN SHOWED WAS BOTH HIS AND PATJI'S FROM LAST SEASON????? SIR... HOW DID YOU GET PATJI'S PICS? WHY DO YOU HAVE THEM? Showing off... what about the single people.
MY ACTUAL REACTION TO REALIZING THAT PATJI PICKED RYUJIN AND THEY'RE ACTUALLY AN OFFICIAL PAIRING NOW:
R: "Got you" P: "Got you" THAT'S A CONFESSION IDC.
But on a real note, I find it really sincere how they had a conversation about how often they're going to see each other from now on with school and work, and how they're willing to work together.
Because this is going to be 1,000,000 pages unless I limit myself, the following are my favorite snippets of the rest of their conversation on the roof:
R: "I can see your face everyday" WE KNOW YOU CAN. I DON'T DOUBT IT.
P: "If we were partners, our college friends would make fun of us. What would you say to them?" R: "Let them. That's the truth" HE SAID FRICK THEM AND THEIR OPINIONS. Love that.
R: "I'll keep running and running after you until we're at the same pace. No one ahead, no one behind." POETS ARE SHAKING IN THEIR BOOTS. Authors are lucky Ryujin decided to be an actor.
The fake out handshakes, the banter, Ryujin moving closer, them quoting themselves from LAST SEASON (I need to be sedated, that almost took me out.)
P: "You really did stick around" HE SURE DID. Them telling each other they believe in each other, THE LOCKED PINKIES. Guys. Like can we be fr? That could be a scene in a drama.
P: "I just realized how the older gens feel now" oh so irrevocably in love? jokes... unless.... (I am actually joking.)
P: "I'm not alone anymore" NO YOU'RE NOT. YOU GUYS HAVE EACH OTHER. AHHHHH
The fake handshake, the giggles, the tickling, THE HUG???? Ugh their hug looked so comfy.
R: "I'm thankful for this reality show for letting me be 100% sure that he's the one I want by my side." Is actually such a romantic line.
P: "I want you guys to know that Ryujin and I are officially partners" Don't mind me while I scream (I'm so glad I didn't overreact) & them leaving with their arms around each other.
The editors are evil for putting Pung right after that, because my heart literally broke for him. THAT DARN TEDDY.
The way he was trying so hard to fight his emotions, but you could tell how upset he was walking up to that bear, ugh my heart.
Then, I realized he DID actually write "my friend Copper", I literally screamed.
"But after reading the letter, everything that happened came rushing back to me" Aww that's so relatable.
C: "Pung, you're my best friend." WRAP IT UP. THEY'RE PLATONIC SOULMATES IDC. I LOVE THEM BOTH SO MUCH (AND FIFA).
P: "Before this, Copper didn't have many close friends in Thailand. I was one of his first." I'm so glad they found each other, even if it was not a partnership.
I love Pung, they way he reassured the audience to not worry about him, he's such a freaking sweetheart. He deserves all the beautiful things in the world.
THEY'RE SO WRONG FOR PUTTING 3 TEDDIES IN ONE ROOM. I would hate that.
Porsche picked himself, which I think he mentally prepared himself for since the beginning, he never felt that kind of connection with the others. I'm glad he felt relief. ALSO HE'S SUCH A CUTIE FOR USING A LINE FROM YOUR SKY!! Your star will come to you soon Porsche, I just know it,
I felt sad for Pete, he picked himself knowing that he couldn't be with Fifa. His conversation with Fifa cemented it for him. He will find his pair, he's so young, he has all the time in the world.
MY HEART ACTUALLY BROKE FOR WAVE, LIKE SO BADLY. He chose himself, but even to the end he didn't write North. I'm glad he found what he looks for in a partner, and I just know someone is out there for him, and he will find it sooner or later.
W: "Don't regret not choosing me" KNOW YOUR WORTH KING LMAO.
Copper picking Fifa (I can see the hate train already, but I thought this was really obvious. ALSO, respect their decisions since this is THEIR life.)
THEIR CONVERSATION ON THE BENCH?????? ARE THEY ALLOWED TO CONFIRM THAT BEFORE THE TIME LMAOOO
The way Copper was flirting and then getting shy at his own advances, they're so freaking cute.
C: "I'm just making sure in case you change your mind." F: "I don't have anyone in mind, because he's not just in mind, he's right next to me." SO SMOOTH. They're so cheesy and adorable.
F: "I'm so delighted to have you as my first partner, and I hope you're the only one who will ever get to be my partner." HE IS LOCKED INNNN.
C: "Don't look at me too much, I'm blushing." and instantly looking at each other, THEY ARE TOO CUTE.
"Have a best friend like Pung, and a partner like Fifa" AHHHHH. I LOVE THEM. NO ONE BETTER HATE ONE ANY OF THESE CUTIES.
MY MOUTH DROPPED WHEN IT PANNED FROM OTTO TO PHUPHA, I was so confused. But it was a fake out. (The production team was so mean for making Otto walk past him... like are we on an episode of Single's Inferno rn???)
Phupha: "Teddy bears give warm hugs. Don't worry about me" AWW.
Phupha: "After this, I might find someone else OUTSIDE of Gen 5" LMAOO MAN IS GOING AFTER JAMES (It's probably just a general comment)
North choosing Otto comes to absolutely no surprise, he was really like Thomas, he found who he liked and stuck with it until the very end. I'm so happy for them!
N: "I'm not solo anymore" O: "Well, you're part of a duo now." YESSS.
Side note: But why did Otto write Boreal? Is that a nickname for North, and if so, how did that come about?
O: "I feel so amazing and happy that I've found someone to walk this long path with me." You two will have each other to lean on from now on.
Also new this season, they made them come back to the firepit after choosing their partners, kind of sucks for the people who got teddy bears (I would cry if I was them)
THE WAY THE CAMERA PANNED TO WAVE LOOKING AT NORTH AND OTTO, CAMERA MAN COUNT YOUR DAYS (I say as the screen goes blurry from the tears) I love how Pete was checkin in on Wave.
And I love that Copper went to hug Pung, they're the cutest besties.
ALL RIGHT ONLY ONE EPISODE LEFT, THE PERFORMANCES NEXTTTTT. I'm so excited to see everyone else there to watch, but also, I'm scared because why was Kim and TeeTee crying????????
Last thing, the pairings are now official: Ryujin & Patji, North & Otto, and Copper & Fifa, so any ships you were respectfully shipping need to be let down now. (I say this to myself as well, as I had ghost ships), respect all the decisions made and don't send hate to anyone. I love all of gen 5, and their chaotic friendship.
If you read until this point, hi, thank you for being here!!!