In a time when we were bound to know ourselves deeper, your story became OURS.
Had to redraw the trio because my NYE post was quite rushed. Here are Gavreel, Pearl, and Cairo beaming at their constellations. Desktop and mobile wallpapers included.
I would admit that these were inspired by “The Boy Foretold by the Stars”, but the trio’s zodiac signs are a recurring theme in the show itself so I didn’t think it would hurt to draw them this way!
Ladies and gentlemen, let set this right now, Gavreel Mendoza is one of the best gay characters in the history of bl.
Aside from the fact that his charmingness will make any man from the face of this earth gets a goosebumps and chills (and even a possible boner), Gav is a pure representation of a confident and manly gay.
One of the problems that many bl dramas have is that they struggle to come out with a character that fulfils the requirements of a perfect lover, but under hetero standards, so that's the reason why we get lots of "I don't like men but I like you" plots.
Even though bl is about boyxboy stories we hardly see actual gay characters performing the main roles, the majority of them are newbies bi, just-one-man homos or eat-it-all disaster. But our angel of peace is a self aware homo with a very functional gaydar.
Gav already passed his phase of realization with Pearl but after that, he appropriated the fact of being into guys and he started to approach them proudly. He also noticed Cairo sexual orientation before even knowing him and that's why he was, since the beginning, very straightforward about his feelings (I haven't seen such a big gay energy before).
Gav is a confident gay that doesn't need to use the "love has nothing to do with gender" trope to hide himself. He's still manly, soft and lovely, all at the same time, and he gets no problem to show to the world who he is and who he likes.
istg, they will pull a "the fault in our stars" on us lonely asses
(but listen - gav brings food to the frontliners, the people MOST AFFECTED AND EXPOSED, he coughed out of the blue REALLY HARD, and i... i've been hurt too many times not to think that, okay)
If anyone is interested in BL series I highly suggest GameboysTheSeries or Gameboys Ep1: Pass or Play by the IdeafirstCompany in YouTube free ofc if you can access . Just watch it for three episode and tell me if you like it, it gets better every episode. It's last episode is going to air soon huhu. It has a lot of subtitles so...uhm anw
A little spoiler
Tackles our current situation, deals with loss, and acceptance of the community.
Has great supportive characters! This one is a must
Cairo is raring for a rematch after his sudden defeat in a popular mobile game. But his opponent Gavreel wants something in return.
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/uvOfPBV-W6A
Episode 2: Game of Love
As Cairo weighs in on Gavreel’s condition for a rematch, he discovers something about his opponent that will taint his trust in him.
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/Fo8FNFTLdF8
Episode 3: Strangers Online
Gavreel is eager to regain Cairo’s trust after a misunderstanding. But Cairo, who is still hurting from what he learned about Gavreel, won’t make it easy for him.
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/aXEBdy_H1Pg
Episode 4: One Who is Victorious
As Gavreel and Cairo’s relationship continues to grow further, a part of Gavreel’s past will come back to haunt him.
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/_aBTIa_fJoA
Episode 5: Thrill of the Chase
With Terrence coming into the picture, Cairo starts to question his place in Gav’s heart.
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/0j05N-o0m_4
Episode 6: Secret Party
As Cairo contemplates on making up to Gavreel, Terrence makes his next move.
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/LyS3t4dsK0w
Episode 7: Elephant in the Room
Terrence's burning question sends Cairo and Gavreel into further confusion. Will they finally confront the reality of their relationship?
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/HC9o506E420
Episode 8: No Matter What
Gavreel tries to reach out to Cairo who remains elusive and inconsolable after his father's demise. Will this tragedy bring them together or pull them apart?
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/HC9o506E420
Episode 9: Say It With Love
Cairo comes into terms with his identity and realizes how deeply he has fallen for Gavreel. Their longing to be together intensifies as they also try to grapple with the reality of their situation.
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/N1Vzwt-m-N0
Episode 10: Pass or Play 2
With his family moving away from the city, Cairo decides to finally meet Gavreel in person. Is this the start or the end of their relationship?
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/t4vptFrDoh8
Episode 11: Stay Strong Forever
Now that Gav and Cairo have met, what will happen next in their relationship?
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/deOiYPEp3xE
Episode 12: Jealousy in the Air
Wesley’s sudden reappearance in Cairo’s life makes Gavreel question their relationship.
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/wn5czThLwJw
*FINAL* Episode 13: Crossing the Line
With an unresolved issue still hanging over their heads, will Cairo and Gavreel's story find its happy ever after?
Warning: contains Gameboys: A Love Story book spoilers
So the anticipated second season of Gameboys is in production while Pearl Next Door is yet to premiere its remaining episodes dubbed as a “three-part finale”. I am assuming that the team wants to maximize either the time or the availability of the GB casts (primarily Elijah Chameleon Canlas and Kokoy Busy de Santos), now that PND filming has wrapped.
Based on this teaser photo and as confirmed by the IG stories and tweets of the cast and crew, we will be seeing on-set shots (and perhaps filming via lenses). It appears that Carlo Mendoza is the director of photography for Season 2 (It must be pointed out that Mendoza is also the cinematographer of the award-winning film Bwakaw). I have also just received the book (sa bundok kasi ako nakatira kaya na-spoil na rin ako ng mga maagang nakatanggap nung book), and Jun Lana indicatively pointed out that the second season is different from the first in a sense that the characters will not be too bound by screens or video conferences anymore. I have said this during the finale of Gameboys Season 1 and I will say it again: I am looking forward to the evolution not just of the story but of the storytelling as well. 🦈
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