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If you ever check fan tweets/ tiktoks you can play :)

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If Korean fans want spicier content, I'm not going to play shocked - they've got a point. 

I mean, how long can fans stay satisfied with Daishun's constant bickering without some... let's say, character development? Sure, the baby-like whining was cute at first, but there's only so much one can take! Sometimes I wonder if the BL fandom has collectively decided to turn these grown men into living teddy bears. Last time I checked, Dai and Shun were supposed to be adults, not comfort plushies! 

They both proved to be clever young men and they were both ok to play the real tv game unlike ultra cute Kazuto. I'm not saying they should start Onlyfan but just talk and express something more than appreciation for food and shampoo.

I haven’t kept up with D&S for awhile now. I haven’t watch their vlogs in awhile either. Got curious about them so I went on Twitter to see their hashtag and… What is going on with the steamy maybe even suggestive photoshoot? I don’t know what it’s for I just saw snippets of it on Twitter. But lol do people really want to buy that? Also, the makeup it’s ugly in my opinion. Idk what path they are going towards or if it’s a money grab at this point. Their views are low and the subscriber amount seems the same. Are you still watching them? What are your thoughts?

A suggestive shooting? I haven't seen that. I've seen some fans "dress" Shun when he posted his last selfie where he's shirtless. I#ve seen snippets of a video where Shun seems really "red" as in reddish make up under his eyes which looks odd - do you mean that? What I've seen Japanese fans discuss but didn't have the time to get into was something about a fanmeeting where you can go to their changing room before or after the show and how they thought that to be inappropriate and weird and were debating whether or not to buy tickets for that or go there if they get tickets because it's so intrusive. I can't tell you more than that though or what it is about. If anyone knows, let me know. As for what people would buy: Some of them pretty much everything. They proudly post about all the skincare and cosmetics they bought because DS advertised it, just for Shun then to say he doesn't use it himself ^^

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I'm not sure but I got the feeling Shun is stronger than one might think. He is in control of his action more than his unconscious self

Dai Shun new vlog

Let's see what we have this week:

Quick cuts, no explanation: nailed it.

Food scene: of course, couldn’t miss this one.

Goofy Dai moments: check.

Hotel room scene: yup.

Bathroom/shower scene: check.

Breakfast segment: check.

"Stop it": definitely.

"Kawaiii": bingo.

"Delicious": as expected.

Working without explaining: they delivered.

Abrupt ending: sure!

Tired Shun: Yes.

Pouting/ fighting: yes

cuddling in bed/ good morning and good night

Anything else?

I can't think of anything, but they checked all the boxes.

And yes, I copy-pasted these from the last post...

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Having watched "The Boyfriend," I've seen and loved the complexity of these characters: Shun with his distinct personality (likely shaped by a challenging childhood), and Dai, who initially appeared to be kind of a fuckboy but revealed himself to be someone capable of genuine emotional adaptation to connect with Shun. Their relationship showed authentic depth.

This context makes the weekly revelations in their current content all the more jarring, especially when we see Dai acting like a petulant child. As a viewer, I find it peculiar how their audience seems content consuming essentially the same content week after week. I’m concerned about the naivety and fervor of the DaiShun fandom, especially on certain platforms. It's quite remarkable how this audience seems to be in a constant state of exhilaration over the slightest gesture or glance between the two.

The numbers tell an interesting story: while their VLOG still maintains a respectable 700k views, their subscriber growth has completely stalled for over a month, either on IG or YT. This plateau, despite national TV exposure in Japan, suggests they've reached their ceiling with their current approach. Current VLOG isn't even 300k

This raises questions: Are DaiShun limited in their creative scope, or have they simply chosen the path of least resistance, milking their formula while it still yields results?

What I find particularly troubling is how Shun and Dai seem to be playing up the whole "lovey-dovey" act to the hilt. I'm no longer convinced of their genuine sincerity, and I find it extremely reckless for Shun to declare that Dai is his "last love." At 24 years old, that statement simply makes no sense - life is long, and there's so much more ahead of them. Interestingly, I've noticed that Dai doesn't seem to be pushing that narrative nearly as much.

It's quite disheartening to witness the fandom's willingness to overlook any semblance of reality in favor of maintaining their idealized fantasy. I can't help but wonder if this speaks to a deeper, underlying immaturity within certain corners of the BL community.

But they are adorable anyway and wish them the best

Dai Shun new vlog

Let's see what we have this week:

Quick cuts, no explanation: nailed it.

Food scene: of course, couldn’t miss this one.

Goofy Dai moments: check.

Hotel room scene: yup.

Bathroom/shower scene: check.

Breakfast segment: check.

"Stop it": definitely.

"Kawaiii": bingo.

"Delicious": as expected.

Working without explaining: they delivered.

Abrupt ending: sure!

Tired Shun: Yes.

Pouting/ fighting: yes

cuddling in bed/ good morning and good night

Anything else?

I can't think of anything, but they checked all the boxes.

And yes, I copy-pasted these from the last post...

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You forget Dai 's "it hurts" every time Shun does something with his mouth

Dai Shun new vlog

Let's see what we have this week:

Quick cuts, no explanation: nailed it.

Food scene: of course, couldn’t miss this one.

Goofy Dai moments: check.

Hotel room scene: yup.

Bathroom/shower scene: check.

Breakfast segment: check.

"Stop it": definitely.

"Kawaiii": bingo.

"Delicious": as expected.

Working without explaining: they delivered.

Abrupt ending: sure!

Tired Shun: Yes.

Pouting/ fighting: yes

cuddling in bed/ good morning and good night

Anything else?

I can't think of anything, but they checked all the boxes.

And yes, I copy-pasted these from the last post...

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Henry tentative, pure and hopeful smile

Nicholas expressions are priceless 💖 We are so lucky he has been cast as Henry.

I wonder which generation responded the most to ❤️🤍👑💙 I got the feeling that to be touched in such a deep place by this film, one must have experienced decades of frustration because of negative, obscene or hateful LGBT representations 🖤 Kind of denial of simple common feelings that every human being can experiment.

It makes me thoughtful 🤔

I'm very appreciative for 💝🤍👑💙 but I can't deny a degree of sadness that I didn't have such characters to love as a child 💔

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Nicholas Galitzine on Henry

I think the important think for me, was to let Matthew Lòpez know that I loved who Henry was as a person and I empathise with him as a character. 

I wanted to deliver as honest a performance as I could, never a caricature.

We were on the same page in trying to create a very textured, vulnerable feeling person, in this sort of quite poppy and fun world that ❤️🤍 & 👑💙 is at time. 

I put a lot into Henry and I hope fans will appreciate my performance. 

Variety - talk with Marc Malkin, July 2023

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❤️🤍 & 👑💙

"The charm of Henry and Alec together is like a match of ping pong, it’s a lot of back and forth. Taylor is like Alex in many ways, a warm, charismatic guy. Henry is a more broken feeling, broody kind of character. Alex needed to be someone able to conjure the light in Henry. In a lot of ways, Henry brighten up when his relationship with Alex starts to evolve."

Nicholas Galitzine about Prince Henry - Variety July 2023

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❤️🤍 & 👑💙 Prince Henry

" And there Henry is, in the flesh, as classically handsome as ever in his tailored three-piece suit, all tousled sandy hair and high cheekbones and a soft, friendly mouth. He holds himself with innately impeccable posture, as if he emerged fully formed and upright out of some beautiful Buckingham Palace posy garden one day.

His  eyes  lock  on  Alex’s,  and  something  like  annoyance  or  adrenaline spikes in Alex’s chest. He hasn’t had a conversation with Henry in probably a year. His face is still infuriatingly symmetrical. "

Extract from Red, White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston

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« Henry is tall and gorgeous, half royalty, half movie star, »

Extract from Red, White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston

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Lost Prince

❤️🤍 & 👑💙 That scene!

Where did Nicholas get the thoughts of what's going in Henry's head to make us feel panic, oppression and abandonment? After a scene like that, Alex has no choice but to break the sound barrier to comfort his handsome but lost baby Prince.

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❤️🤍 & 👑💙

😊 I hadn't noticed the naughty subliminal feel until now 😛

They are gorgeous ❤️

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Henry and Alex make love

❤️🤍 & 👑💙

Life changing experience for Alex and Henry where they share emotional and physical connection. 

Explicit, sexual, beautiful, clear and unapologetic. 

Waited decades to finally see that on screen. Unsanitized, honest, true, mainstream gay sex scene.

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❤️🤍 & 👑💙

🌟 Alex & Henry reigning at #1 for 3 weeks now 🏆

🥇🥇🥇

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The way Nicholas portrait Henry is so poignant here 💔

not here.

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How long have I been waiting for a scene like that

Dear Alex, I can't think of a single way to start this email except to say, you're incredible. But should I also tell you that...

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Prince Henry's intonations and intentions are beyond the nobility of his royal blood 🩸👑

Henry mails may be occasionally vulgar, but is thoughts and feelings are noble and idealistic 🧡 « You love so much bigger than yourself, bigger than everything » Alex says in the book. 📖

Matthew Lopez says that Nicholas refuses to read the book because he wanted to be true to the script and his acting uninfluenced. God, Nicholas understand Henry like they are the same person.