#I'm so excited to see what their post ever after dynamic will look like /gen

[todds-rwby-liveblog]

sillays

[thequeenofsastiel]

Since I'm always low key flattered when anyone tags me because they're interested in what I have to say, and because I love talking about BL shows, I'm here to answer the questions in the post @odi-et-amo85 tagged me in:

1. Your all-time favorite BL and why:

Definitely Bad Buddy. It subverted so many problematic BL tropes, was absolutely hilarious but also moving when it needed to be, had a GL side couple, was a lovely modern day gay version of Romeo and Juliet but with a happy ending, and, of course, there was the absolutely insane chemistry between Ohm and Nanon. Seriously, I have never bought another BL actor pairing as much as I bought them. They're both excellent actors who were able to seem deeply, deeply in love with each other. Their kiss on the rooftop in episode five was hands down the best kiss I've ever seen on screen, both in BL and non BL media. This will be the series that I show anyone when I'm trying to introduce them to BL. I don't think it's possible for me to recommend this show enough.

2. That one BL that scarred you for life:

Fucking Make Our Days Count. Istfg I sat on my couch weeping for hours after I finished it. My roommates were deeply concerned. I am forever bitter and have never trusted the HIStory series since. I only ever watch them after other people have and have assured me that there's a HEA. I spent most of my life being subjected to queer tragedies in books/tv shows/movies, and I am OVER IT. If I never have to see another queer tragedy it'll be too soon, idgaf how cliché that phrase is.

3. Is there any BL that made you feel very single:

Don't Say No. I'm kinky and, while their kink relationship was much softer than the ones I prefer, there was still an intense power dynamic and I miss that more than I can say.

4. If you could change one thing from a BL, what would it be?

This is also from DSN. Leonpob. I would entirely eliminate that romance and replace it with AndaNatsu.

5. That one BL you detest(don't hold back):

This one is hard, because in general I forget the ones I don't like, but the main one I can think of is Fish Upon the Sky(@heretherebedork can sympathize). Mork was so gross and controlling and gaslighty with Pi, and I hated it. I hated that as soon as they got together Mork pushed his way into Pi's house and, when Pi was resistant to being intimate with him, Mork said "Don't make me force you, Pi." And then started to force Pi to kiss him. Pi gave up fighting once he knew it was only a kiss, but Mork still sexually assaulted him. And somehow after that Pi was super soft and affectionate with him when Mork left. The rage in me I-

6. Your top five:

Bad Buddy, A Tale of a Thousand Stars, The Untamed, Until We Meet Again, and Manner of Death.

7. That trashy BL you lowkey like:

I mean, I'm not entirely sure how one defines "trashy", but the best one I can think of is Gen Y. Sort of. There are parts of it I very much enjoy, like MarkKit in season 1, though season 2 is kind of taking a turn for the worse; same thing with PokTong. In both seasons I like SandeePhai and JackKoh(while it looks like Koh is going to be the more dominant one I just can't bring myself to call them KohJack).

8. Your favorite Korean BL(it's important we know):

Light on Me, even though I had massive Second Lead Syndrome for that show and was heartbroken that Tae Kyung picked Shin Woo over Da On.

9. But also your top three for KBLs:

Light on Me, Color Rush, To My Star

10. Season 2? Which one?

100% Utsukushii Kare. I NEED to know what a relationship between the two of them would look like. Can two subs make it work? Will Kiyoi be able to be satisfied with being service topped by another sub? Will Hira be satisfied being placed in the role of Dom to please Kiyoi? I NEED TO KNOW

11. A bunch of dramas will air soon. Which ones are you most excited for?

I don't know if excited is the right word, but I'm definitely intrigued by Unforgotten Night. Will they handle hardcore BDSM well? Or will it be portrayed as something wrong and toxic? Regrettably it doesn't look like they're going to show polyamory in a good light, and the female character looks like she's going to get the classic BL treatment of seeming like a horrible person.

Tbh I don't really know much about the BLs that are going to be airing. I try to focus on the ones that are currently available.

12. Tag them! Please only do it if you want to, no pressure!

I always want to hear what @heretherebedork thinks. Also I'd love to hear what @marbles290 @therealbduh @leofiat-bunny and @the-wayside have to say.