This is going to be a long one so just be prepared. This is one of the best shows I've seen in the BL genre and I've seen almost all of them, especially from Thailand. Like I fell in love with these two so much that I watched edits all week until Friday when the next episode came out. I really don't know what I'm gonna do without them since the show is over now, but here we are. Also, I'm going to add some screenshots I took from some of the scenes I mentioned here, and then at the end, I will put some screenshots of some of my favorite moments. I hope you enjoy this review enough to go watch it yourself. I will try my best not to put spoilers, but that will be really hard so I will just mark where a spoiler will be and you can choose whether you want to continue on or not. I commend anyone who fully reads this LOL
This was amazing, there was nothing toxic about their relationship like some BL's tend to be, they were wholesome and every episode had fluff to the max. The thing I loved most about this show is that they explore sexuality differently than other BLâs in that when Pat is talking to Pran, Pa, and Ink, he says that maybe he had always liked men, but he just realized it now. They have him think about it in a way that isnât âI donât like boys, I just like youâ and that is one of the big reasons I love this. It isn't the norm in these shows and having a character like Pat, who had a crush on a girl since high school, say that is really powerful. I do think he had a crush on her, but the way he felt for Pran was different than his crush on Ink. What I mean is, I think he just had strong feelings for her whereas with Pran he was able to be himself, he was able to smile, joke around and be truly him.
Every emotional scene with them was very good as well, they were able to portray their emotions as the characters so good, it was like you werenât even watching a show. Another big thing I loved was the hospital scene where Pran tells Pat that he doesnât like being called Wifey, he asks Pat if it makes him feel superior and at first, pat was kind of caught off guard, but then he responded by saying that he can call him Wifey instead. Pran did and Pat made a face and kind of cringed, Pran asked how it made him feel and Pat said he understood now. This was so good I really appreciated this scene because it basically combats the toxicity of that word in BLâs.
I loved Pa, Patâs sister, she was so supportive of her brother and Pranâs relationship and even helped them keep their relationship a secret from their parents. She and Patâs chats were amazing and always so deep especially when it came to relationships and stuff. He was even able to open up about Pran with her as well when they first started dating which also was something I loved about her. She didn't care, even though her family was fighting with Pran's, she knew it wasn't their fight and there was no reason to hate the neighbors like their parents do. And the fact that Pa was even so fast to open up about being in love with Ink, Patâs past crush, shows how close they are. She even asked Pat if he was okay if they were together and he said that if they had dated then he would probably be a little upset, but they never went out so he was fine he also added that if he could fall for the neighbor's kid, she could fall for anyone. They respect each other and it shows, her wanting his blessing before making a move on Ink is a lot and Pat having her there to help with Pran and his relationship was everything. They really have each other back as they should, their sibling dynamic is everything. (If you have siblings, you know that not every sibling relationship is like this.)
After writing that, I now realize, Pran never had that, he never had that support system that Pat did. Which I think is part of the reason that he had buried all of his emotions, he had no one to confide in about anything. He had Wai, his best friend, but he hated Pat, so he couldnât exactly feel comfortable talking about him with Wai. It kind of makes me realize too that with Pran not having that, it makes he and Patâs relationship more meaningful and deep because he finally had someone he could lean on when he needed to, someone who could love all of him. His mom basically controlled his life, he had to keep his mouth shut (like not talk back and stuff) and stay focused, which is also a big reason as to why he was the way he was. He had to have his chopsticks the same length, always eats three wontons, keeps his pens straight and in color order, and he never talked back or really even fought. These were things he had control over, things his mom couldn't dominate in his life. When he finally stood up to his mom, she was shocked. Though she had her reasons for her unwillingness to allow Pran and Pat to be together, it had nothing to do with them, it wasn't their fight. She was holding on to something that happened between her and Pat's father, granted what he did was wrong, but this past fight was not about the kids or the business and should not have descended on to them and their lives. Pat's father was a total jerk with what he did to Dessaya (Pran's mom), but I think that keeping it a secret from the kids was unfair to them. **SPOILER** He stole her scholarship and all he did was take over his family business, he didnât even use the scholarship. It was going to be her whole life and he just took it away from her. **END OF SPOILER**Their fight is understandable, but keeping Pat and Pran apart because of something between them wasnât fair especially with how much they ended up loving each other.
In Episode 11, it was literally all fluff, they were being very lovey with each other and had a little fight, but made up quite quickly. They realized they had to go back home eventually and came up with a plan that would be good for everyone. Though they did not discuss this plan, we didn't even know there was a plan, all we knew was that they were about to do something big, "Good luck buddy" is what Pran said. Makes me tear up a bit just thinking about it.
Episode 12âs preview had us scared for the next week, but in reality, what happened was exactly what I thought would happen. **SPOILER**They came up with a plan to stay together, but in secret, they had Pa, Ink, Wai, and Korn help them out so they could stay together without anyone knowing even at school. They stayed together for four years and in the last scene at their parent's houses, Pat falls on the roof and his father flinches and tries to get up and get him. His mom holds him back and tells him to let it be to let him be in his generation or something, to be honest, I didn't really understand that line, but it could be a mistranslation. Then when they were singing and laughing in Pranâs house, Pranâs mom hears them, and she gives his dad a look, but then she eventually smiled. They basically are pretending they donât know that theyâre together, but they know. I think this was good because it showed that their parents have grown up a little and have realized that their fight has nothing to do with their kids and if theyâre happy together they will let them be (This is only my opinion/assumption, don't come at me). **End of Spoiler**
Now, the acting. Chefâs kiss. Ohmâs acting, magnificent as ever. Literally, in every scene he was in, whether he was happy, crying or mad you could feel it, and see it in his eyes and everything he did (body language). His emotional scenes hit hard because his character was very in the moment and he let himself feel the things he was feeling and it showed in his acting. Nanon, everything about him and his acting was fabulous. He was able to show how different Pran was from Pat with how he held back his emotions and kept them buried until it was too much and he would burst. One scene that comes to mind the most is their first kiss on the roof, where Pran walks away crying while Pat smiled afterward.
This showed how different they are, Pat living in the moment, feeling so good about the kiss, how it finally happened, and like a weight was lifted from his chest. While Pran, though he was happy about the kiss he longed for, he was also distraught. In that instant, he was thinking about his family and friends and what they would think if things got serious between them. He didnât want to lose anyone but loved Pat so much that he just let go for a second and let it happen. He walked away because he knew things would get worse if their relationship changed, but he still couldnât deny his longtime feelings for Pat. The moment they stared at each other after the kiss, Pran was in full tears, Pat was smiling, it was the perfect representation of who they are as people.
Anyway, I could literally say so much more about this show, but I don't want to drag this on any longer so I'm going to stop. There are so many scenes, lines, actions, growth, and characters that I love and could go on and on about, but there's just not enough time in the day (or night which is when I wrote this initially) to express how much love and appreciation I have for, not only the show but cast/crew as well!
Ohm and Nanon, their chemistry is unreal, they were so comfortable with each other that all the intimate scenes between them felt natural and I think this is what made it so much better. Shout out to GMMTV for doing it right with this one. I could literally go on and on about what I loved in this show, but it would turn into a book and no one wants to read that. These two are my comfort couple, they make me happy just thinking about how in love they are even after four years. Even Ink and Pa in the end were a long-term couple and I love the GL (Girls' Love) rep in here. The show itself, special shoutout to PâAof the director, he did such an amazing job with this, and literally, the show is golden, if this doesnât get any awards, Iâm rioting. I havenât been this in love with a show ever and I hope for very good things for the show and actors!
I even ordered Pat's Nong Nao doll and the PP earbuds bag (brb while I scream at 8:30 in the morning)
I will give this show a 10/10, if I could give it more I would. I definitely recommend this show if you are a first-time BL watcher, wanna try BL out, or are a veteran BL stan. My friend @chezzit and I are going to have a rewatch marathon tonight and I'm super hype for it!
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