Loved it

I remember starving so much for the next week each time because the story is so addictive.
I loved the story and the concept it could bring, reading in minds permits to develop so much. I liked both love stories but I must say Tsuge really woke up my social anxiety at some moments. He could be so weird that I was afraid Minato would think he is awkward but luckily their relation is full of cuteness and acceptation and the moments I'm talking about were funny when I think about it.
Now Adachi and Kurosawa: I really appreciated to see their relation build up piece by piece and to see them being so considerate to each other BUT I have such a bitter sweet feeling about them because they didn't kiss at all during the entire series. It feels natural, couples kiss. That's why it was a bit weird because albeit their chemistry was really good, I couldn't convince myself it was plausible.
Bonus point to this couple for their healthy relationship.

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Wonderful!

I loved it so much! Perfect series for me.
It may seems dramatic but I write this while I'm crying because this was so well done. I don't usually cry that much in front of a series but this is a masterpiece. The emotions are perfectly communicated through the actors and I felt so much in only 4 episodes. The actors performance was really good and their chemistry was so great (no awkward silences or looks and the kisses were natural)that I cried from joy several times. Plus, the story is really well written and original. The fact it's not just a teenage love but a long build up relationship was better, it gave more depth to the characters.
Some serious subjects were approached too which is really good because it seems more real. Also, it was clearly the most romantical love story I've ever seen.
Even the musics participated at the ambiance, the lyrics tell the story with such accuracy(it's rare I notify the musics).
Also, it's only 4 episodes so it should be a really pleasure to rewatch it!

One for all, if you still hesitate...WATCH IT NOW! It got into my top3 (it must be like 1 place ex aequo)and will definitely stay :3

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To me, this story wasn't really interesting because there was some big problems:
-TutorFighter story is the center of all and other couple have just a little bit of screen time and there was so many couple, I just don't understand why they introduced us so many characters if half of the time we only see the main (not kidding, they have all the screen time from the middle to the end) and we wonder what happened to the others, even the second lead is left behind.
-It's gonna be extremely long if the main couple isn't your favorite
-Another reason why it's dragged on for some people is because the story isn't original, the novel thing wasn't really my thing but at least it changed from other stories but it's just the starting point (plus we understand quite easily it's not real) and it's the overviewed enemies to lover story
(-some scenes seemed forced because too cheesy but this point is subjective)

There is still some positive points though:
-The chemistry is good most of the time
-Love scenes work really well because of that
-Tutor is a teasy bottom wich I had never seen and Saint is perfect in this role. If there is a reason to watch this series, it's his perfect interpretation.
-The drawing effect is quite pretty

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It has a special place in my heart

To be honest I waited quiet a while before writing this review because it's completely: 1-to get over it, 2- to only point out some things. So here is my confused review that can't express half of what I could say:

First, the story is about so much more than love. Their is friendship of course, with a group of friends I really laughed with with all their adventures and stories;
the passion of the main character for her sport and the tension they could create in matches, we felt her passion, her despair, her pure joy, she lived her sport and we lived through her, being excited and anxious with her;
the feel of the 80-90's period and all the historical events being brought up, really adding something. We can feel the world changing and the characters growing with it, a coming-of age story where we see the evolution and different path the chance can push you to take, it was both refreshing and melancholic in a certain way.
Also of course (but I'll still say it) all of the characters were so lovable and everything kept you interested. It's not one of those drama were you only wait for the characters you like to get screen time, nor one of those were the second lead is only here to revitalize the story when the lead couple becomes boring, no. Here, at least for me, all the characters had something to add and we were happy to see all of them on screen. They also had a good development so we were watching them live and accomplish, not only be the same with an objective that had to fulfill (being the best friend, having a heartbreak, being poor, things like that that doesn't define a person but are sometimes used as the sole characterization of characters)
Do I need to say the chemistry was perfect and the moments between the leads both cute and funny? Well they were, and the main reason is because it is slow burn. REAL slow burn. Meaning they don't have a reason to be together and fake their live until they make it. Here it's more about getting to know each other perfectly, feeling fluttery bit by bit then this sensations growing into live, the love kept secret, etc, all the steps for the spectator to really enjoy every bit of their story. After getting really close and even after becoming a couple, it didn't become flat and lose the cuteness of the beginning. I followed every step with the up most attention and investment. They unquestionably became one of my favourite couple.
However, even though I found the end obviously good and even poetic in a certain aspect it broke me. I was so moved after finishing the series because I was so invested in it. I really feel like I watched something great and I have this emptiness not only from having finished a series I love and missing the feels and atmosphere but also the quite realistic anxiety that I may not feel so much with other drama because 25 21 was objectively incredibly good.
(Well I ended up writing a lot haha)
Anyway if you haven't had a chance yet or hesitate to watch it, do it. You will not regret it :)

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A love story from China!

I don't know where to begin so let's just say I really liked it.

The love story of the two main characters was beautiful and in fact quite explicit, there is also a lot of details and symbols throughout the series to express their love in a subtle way. The chemistry between WKX and ZZS makes us really believe in their affection towards each other. Someone made a video on YouTube about those details if you want to know more about it but in the comment section of the episodes on Youtube there is also people explaining. I think it really adds something to know about those details. That is one of the reasons the censorship couldn't censor their love and obvious relation.
One other is that the actors emotions and expressions are truly mastered, all of them really played perfectly but I'd like to emphasize Simon Gong (Wen Ke Xing)'s acting as I was really touched by all his scene and it was said that people were worried about his ability to act. It turns out they were SO wrong.
Also the ost were beautiful and OMG the costumes! That was beautiful and both pleasant to ears and eyes.

The only default is the story in itself: it was interesting and all but I really felt struggle to comprehend it. It was difficult for me to know who was who and who was who's allies (it's a lot of who). Maybe if there was more episodes it would have been easier for me...

PS:be sure to watch the epilogue as it is really changing the ending and is essential.

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It was quite boring...

The first few episodes were not so bad because of the construct of the relationships so it was not too cliche but just a moment after I couldn't bear it.
Let me explain why:
The actors are not so good at playing, Gun (Sky) especially, I can't take him seriously I'm sorry, it was also kinda the same at some moments with Sugus (playing Pitch) who tended to overdo it but his play got better over the episodes.
We can see they were on low budget and some scenes just weren't believable but it wouldn't have been a problem if the main couple worked. For me they didn't.
The story for the main couple went too fast, they were in love way too early and did so much couple things, being sometimes too cheesy (even for me) from the beginning but are not a couple until the end? I can't believe it. Because of that, the story became really boring later on as they got so much screen time.
Maybe my opinion won't be shared by some but I think the main couple didn't have any chemistry so romantic scenes were just too long with awkward silence.
I really liked the girls in the first episodes, especially Toktang but they just became love interest after that (literally every of their scene is to talk about their love interest or being an obstacle to the ship), too bad...

However!!
I think the strong point of this drama really is the second couple: BankPitch.
I loved their story line! It evolved step by step and we really could see the relation develop naturally.
They also had some good chemistry! It's such a shame they couldn't get more screen time because they just stole the show completely. I had a great time watching them bickering, being cute, being sassy. They were really fun characters and I honestly continued the show just for them (advancing twice faster in the scenes they weren't there at some point.)
They really deserve their own series!

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A cute family

I really liked this BL for two main reasons:
-First, YoYo is adorable and seing her dad and Fei Sheng Zhe taking care of her and have family moments make the story really cute because more than a love story, it's the built of a family
-Also, the subjects treated are realistic and must be faced by a lot of LGBTQ+ in Asian countries and all over the world so it was heart warming to see them treated that well.

(And there was no forced sex :3)

My only regret is the fact that it was a bit short I would have like to see more but I'll rewatch it with pleasure anyway.

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This has an undeniable charm

This is one off the BL I prefer, mostly because of the great actors and cute story of the main couple and I must say, even if TinCan love story isn't really original, it remains cute anyway.
I usually don't like to re-watch series because I am not surprised anymore but, again, the story main story is so sweet it makes it easy to be tempted. AePete are a wonderful couple and I totally disagree with those saying they can be boring. They take their time to make their relation grow and it really works, they are natural in their interactions and really mature by talking about their problems, they clearly trust each other and it's heart warming.
TumTar storyline is also really important, it shows repercussions off rape and the desir to help the other without being able to do something except to bring support and understanding. Loved it

Now... The main problem: consent. I know I' m not a part of a minority on this point. KengklaTechno story is... Horrible and it entertain rape culture kengkla raped Techno for God's sake! And after that, I had seen in season 2 trailer he makes him feel bad and wants him to "take responsibilities", it makes me puke. This guy is nuts, he is a psycho who is obsessed with his best friend's brother (who is horrible too BTW, seriously who sell his brother's ass for services) to the point that he sabotage his motorbike! And then he abuse him while he is drunk! I will never support this kind of love story.
TinCan relationship, despite the fact it's cute to the end has some problems too, because there is no consent at the beginning and some blackmail from Tin but it is not as bad as a rape of course :3

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Beautiful

I really loved the originality of this story, it was also so poetic and romantic. The actor playing Go Yoo Han was so magnetic and attractive and Choi Yeon Woo's actor played so good, he can really make us feel his emotions. Both incarnated their characters so well and at some moments the atmosphere just went magical.
Some people thought the effects added were too much but I actually liked it, it is part of the charm I think.
The only bad point is the fact that episode 5 and 6 (I think?) were rushed and skipped important parts, I had to read the comments explaining some points to realize it made sense. After that, they managed to get back to a good rythme but because of that there was some inconsistencies.
Not all the story have been developed so I hope their will be a second season !

PS: It is so good to see korean industry getting interested in this genra because it is qualitative. Luckily, the episodes were longer than usually because it would have been impossible to keep fluidity otherwise.

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