#Uea's cat ears

[nobodyzhuman]

Best Laid Plans. King/Uea

So this was meant for Kinktober but life got in the way. I figured I'd post it anyways. So here you go.

He ran his fingers over the soft silk of the choker around his neck, carefully avoiding the small half-moon charm that hung at the front along his Adam’s apple. Not because it was delicate but because every time he let his fingers slide over the cold metal all he could think about was King’s mouth, careful and gentle as the man had bit, tugged, and licked at the charm weeks ago during one of their more memorable hookups. 

Uea swallowed and forced his thoughts away from that night. True he had worn the necklace for the reminder of that night, but said reminder was meant to be aimed at King, not himself. 

So he did his best not to touch or think about the little moon. The silk band seemed safer and it had the added benefit of giving himself something to do, to try and distract himself while he waited for King to arrive. 

He knew this could backfire. This wasn’t his area, sure he could tease and be playful. Something he was learning he enjoyed more and more as he and King played around. But actively trying to rile King up, at work, surrounded by their friends was different. 

Truthfully he never imagined himself ever attempting anything like this before. He had always been too worried someone would see or notice and call him out on it but after months of suffering through King provoking him, teasing him, leaving him half hard and stuck behind his desk praying no one noticed. He needed to return the favor, he needed to see King get flustered, needed to see the man close to losing his mind and not being able to relieve himself. He needed to get revenge

He hadn’t had a clue how he was going to go about it at first. Most of the things he had thought about trying were all things King had done to him, and part of him was sure if he tried any of those King would be ecstatic. 

So he needed something different. And for two weeks he had come up blank, until a few nights ago when he was at King’s condo and spotted the necklace hanging from the corner of a picture frame on the nightstand next to King’s bed. He’d been a little jumpy when the next morning he pocketed it and snuck it home, worried King would notice and want it back. But thankfully the other man hadn’t seemed to realize it was missing, or if he had he hadn’t asked Uea about it. 

“Uea?” he jumped before looking over his computer at Jade. His best friend had his head tilted to the side giving him a look that said that hadn’t been the first time his name had been called. 

“Yeah?”

“Can you come look at something?” 

The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. As he stood and walked over to stand behind Jade, King walked in. There was a moment when they both were just standing there looking at each other and Uea didn’t even have to raise his hand to draw attention to the choker because King’s eyes seemed to lock in on it almost instantly and Uea’s heart skipped when he saw the man’s eyes widen and before King pulled himself together and looked away from Uea’s neck and to his face. He was clearly surprised but after a second he smiled and raised an eyebrow clearly more intrigued than bothered by the necklace Uea had stolen and chosen to wear.

Uea gave him his best, most innocent smile before he turned away and helped Jade with his design layout, doing his best to ignore his now racing heart.

It took so much restraint and self-control not to peek over his shoulder and watch King. Even still he was aware of the man moving further into the office and sitting at his desk. He had to bite his bottom lip as almost instantly he could hear the soft tapping of fingers on a tabletop. A small nervous tick King had when he needed to move or wanted to do something with his hands but wasn’t able to. He smiled and prayed Jade didn’t ask about it. 

Later when he was back in his seat and he felt it was safe he looked across the room at King. The other man was already looking his way and Uea took the moment to reach up and run his finger between the silk band and his skin. He moved it slowly, starting at the side of his neck and moving toward the hollow of his throat, again careful not to touch the charm itself. King’s eyes tracked the movement and Uea had to bite his lip again to stop a pleased sound when King suddenly coughed and shifted in his seat. 

Twice more he got away with that small little show before King got up and left the room. Uea felt very proud of himself for that and if it wouldn’t have looked completely insane he would have laughed when King vanished from their work area. 

The other man wasn’t gone long enough to have done anything naughty but it seemed the small reprieve that helped because when he returned he gave Uea a smirk before coming towards him. Which chased away some of his giddy happiness and repleased it with an uneasy feeling, he knew King, very well,  probably better than he would like to admit and that smirk and mischievous look in his eye as he walked over told Uea that King had decided to fight back. 

He swallowed and resisted the urge to hold his breath as King’s hand landed on his shoulders and the man leaned over him. To the others it looked like King was asking about something on the computer, but they didn’t hear him whisper, “You have no idea how sexy you are.” 

Uea shivered and tried to ignore the small fire that sparked inside him at the words, “Aren’t you supposed to be working?” he whispered back. 

King snorted softly, “I haven’t gotten a single line of code done all morning. You’re too distracting.”

Fuck that should not turn him on, but it does. There was something about being able to affect King that much that just about made him dizzy. 

“Jade is looking at us,” he replied instead of voicing his real thoughts. King hummed before, squeezing his shoulders and walking away, poking Jade in the forehead as he walked past. Uea chuckled at how easily that simple gesture distracted Jade from questioning what they had been doing. It also helped him relax, it seemed maybe he’d been wrong about King’s intentions.

Uea really should have remembered how fucking sneaky King could be. 

Because not ten minutes later the man had found an excuse to move over and sit next to Uea. Some bullshit excuse about how because their project was connected he wanted to be able to ask questions as he coded. Uea tried his hardest to glare the man into retracting the statement but King ignored him, he just smiled as he sat down next to him. Looking way to pleased with himself. 

Of course King didn’t care about what the others would say if he sat way too close, so close in fact their thighs were touching, sending a spark through Uea and making him regret just about all his life choices that led him to this moment. Okay maybe not all but definitely the necklace, yeah, that was starting to look like a bad idea. 

Doing his best not to react, not to give into King’s game, and focus on work. Which went well for about 30 seconds before King leaned into him, and whispered, “You should have worn the ears, they were made for you.”

“King!” he hissed, snapping his head around to glare at the other man, trying to ignore the blush he could feel spreading across his cheeks. King, who was smiling, raised an eyebrow, silently asking if he was wrong?

“You looked so good in them,” King went on, clearly enjoying the moment “So fucking beautiful,” there was a pause like King was picturing it, and Uea’s heart started to race, “the fact that you wore them for me,” a hand landed on his thigh, and if he’d been able he might have bitten that damn thing, instead he froze and tried to remember how to breathe, “I dream about it.” the hand moved higher up on his thigh, and he knew, without a doubt if he said the word, King would remove it. Stop this before it went too far, before he became uncomfortable, it was one of the things that made him want to love the man.Something lately he did his best to pretend didn’t cross his mind. But he had started this, he knew King would most likely retaliate once he realized why Uea had worn the choker, and no way was he going to let King win. 

So instead of pulling away like he was sure King thought he would, he shifted in his seat and speared his legs just a little bit. He actually heard King’s surprised inhale. Proud of himself and wanting to push it, he placed his left elbow on his desk and rested his face against his hand giving himself just enough freedom to run his thumb over the silk choker. 

The hand on his thigh tightened. 

“Uea,” King whispered and he would have to be deaf to miss the desire in the man’s voice. He tilted his head just enough to look him in the eye, this time it was his turn to raise an eyebrow, silently asking, what next?

He watched, holding his breath as King seemed to think about it.

“Bathroom, 10 minutes,” King mumbled before pulling his hand away. He didn’t move his thigh away or return to his own workspace. This meant for the next 8 minutes or so Uea could feel every shift and move King made, and it made the tension between them almost electric. His heart hadn’t returned to a normal pace since King had brought up those damn cat ears and he was so freaking grateful that Jade was oblivious because he was warm, and he knew his face was pink and finally he felt King stand. It took every ounce of willpower to wait a couple more minutes before he followed him. 

King must have been just as keyed up as he was because the second he entered the bathroom he was pulled inside and then pressed against the now-closed bathroom door. “Fucking hell, Uea, you can’t do that at work.” King clearly didn’t care for a response because the next thing he knew Uea was being kissed like the world was ending and he responded in kind. 

If they got a little too carried away in the bathroom and only stopped when someone pounded on the door, Uea would never admit it.

[sparklyeyedhimbo]

*gasp* they have a connection he told him that via telepathy

[yinwaryuri]

[ppeonppeonhan]

The Sexiest 2023 BL Scenes

I think we can all agree that there is an art to executing a sex scene -- and not everybody's an artist. This year, we (and, by that, I mean you) gif'd a couple of masterpieces that range from romantic to...educational. Here are the ones that live in my head rent free, in order of PG-13 to NC-17:

BEST ROLE-PLAY SEX: Bed Friend

If you had told me last year that incorporating cat ears into foreplay would result in one of the hottest scenes in BL, I would've given you bombastic side-eye. But James, the actor who plays Uea, pulled it off, and is probably responsible for a lot of Amazon orders till this day. (Episode 6)

BEST BEACH-SIDE SEX: The Eighth Sense

This entire sequence was so beautifully lit in golden tones, with soft touches, and romantic moments. It almost made you forget about the depression plot. Almost. (Episode 6)

LONG-AWAITED SEX: Hidden Agenda

Joke yearned for Zo in a way that was borderline comical. From the moment Zo kissed Joke like he was trying to give him CPR and then promptly shoved him out of his apartment, I knew every kiss after that would have to come with a parental warning. I'm surprised Joke didn't move in. (Episode 8)

DO-OVER SEX: Love Class 2

The music for this sex scene was so perfectly matched with the caressing and hand closeups. And the fact that it happened after the initially-ghosted Joo Hyuk got Sung Min to reconsider made it even sweeter. (Episode 9)

BEST WET SEX SCENE: Kiseki: Dear to Me

I may have enjoyed Ai Di and Chen Yi's love story more, but Fan Ze Rui and Bai Zong Yi were helping us all live out our tall boy fantasies. When he mounted him with a soft bounce, I knew the gif Gods would giveth. (Episode 7)

BEST EUPHORIC SEX: Only Friends

Ray looked like he reached nirvana when he made love to Sand in that sardine can of trailer, so of all their sex scenes, this was my fave. (Episode 9)

BEST INSECURITY-INDUCED SEX: Only Friends

Say what you will about Boston -- and the fandom has said a lot lol -- but if you had to choose a cast member to get you off, you'd choose him in a heartbeat. And yes, this scene was grimey. He f*cked his friend's potential boyfriend in the backseat of his car after manipulating him into believing he was cheated on, but can you blame him? He was probably tired of always having to give and never receive. Plus, Top did this vibrating move that made me wonder who told Force to do that... (Episode 3)

GIF by wanderlust-in-my-soul

BEST CENSORED SEX: Wedding Plan

I'm still mad that this scene wasn't in the Youtube cut. It paints an entirely different picture of their dynamic and their personalities. But thank God for the gif'ers, otherwise I would've missed how ravenous they were when they weren't...wedding planning. 😳 (Episode 6)

BEST WHIPLASH SEX: Be Mine Superstar

To be clear, WE were the ones getting whiplash. One minute, we were watching a sweet love story between an innocent college kid and his idol crush, and the next minute we were watching a masterclass on how to bang your one-night stand (consensually) until he agrees to date you. It's like...Sir, I'm on the train. Could you give a bitch a heads up? (Episode 8)

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While I am generally envious of every single one of these experiences, I'm even more envious of everyone's knee strength and flexibility. I could never. Rollerblading has ruined me. If I tried half of these positions, I'd have to get physical therapy. 🙃

[theflagscene]

They’re gonna end up having animal role play sex using those puppy ears the way King and Uea did with the cat ears in Bed Friends.

[respectthepetty]

I'm going to always hype up Domundi for its displays of friendship and love in its shows like Middleman's Love.

I like that Jade knows and respects his friends.

I like that his friends know him.

There is a reason King took Jade to pick out a ring for Uea. Jade knows Uea.

And Jade knows how King is.

Cause King doesn't have that name for no reason.

And Jade keeps him humble.

Even if King hates it.

But I like that Domundi always lets us see couples in love. Not just falling in love, but we get to see Uea and King in love.

AND I LOVE THAT JADE WAS RIGHT!

(I also love this kinkster)

Jade knew that it isn't about grand gestures for Uea.

Because Uea already knows King loves him.

Which is why Uea gets King coffee. It's why he pinches and bops King. It's why he put on the cat ears and collar. He loves King and doesn't need anything else.

And Uea wants that for Jade.

Because it's not about the big moments! It's about the small ones and who is there during them. Jade has been there for Uea and King and they are going to be there for him.

Because that's what friends do.

[dribs-and-drabbles]

Most memorable items of clothing in bl series in 2023

In order of their airing/me watching them:

I'm thankful I've gotten into the habit of noting which shows I watch and when otherwise I wouldn’t be able to remember. As it is, first on my list is Bed Friend, which kind of sets the tone for this post since it features the best and the worst outfit choices for Uea. The waffle robes and cat ears vs the fake sleeves shirt.

Next is a quick shout out to Por in My School President, since the show started in 2022 but did finish in 2023, and basically all of his outfits. The man is a style icon. But this stripy polo shirt takes the biscuit for me. I need to have it.

On to Moonlight Chicken and this one is a combined effort between Heart and Li Ming. @telomeke prompted me to write a little about it, but essentially the two shirts together are saying 'you're my other half'. Urthe / Tomato sauce.

The Gloves! Need I say more? (Alright, for those of you who don't know - how could you not?! - they're from Chains of Heart).

And now not strictly an item of clothing but an accessory, the most straight ankle bracelet you'll ever see in a thai series. Totally platonic, not gay AT ALL. In Midnight Museum.

In July the different Thai production companies took stock of three versions of the same stripy linin shirt – the cream long-sleeved, the brown short-sleeved, and the charcoal short-sleeved - and proceeded to clad every actor they could in one of them within a three and a half month period (six shows*, eight different characters). We had couple-shirts with both Kawi and Pisaeng and Mew and Top wearing them, and Namneua in Wedding Plan wore all three. (*Step by Step, Be My Favourite, Hidden Agenda, Wedding Plan, Love in Translation, and Only Friends).

Staying in July for a while, and speaking of weddings, Kawi rocked on up to Pearmai and Not's wedding in Be My Favourite in this brown houndstooth shirt and black pants outfit - an almost exact replica of Ray's outfit in the original pilot trailer for Only Friends. I waited with baited breath to see if Ray would still wear the outfit in the actual series...and he did! Not only that, I then realised Uea had already worn it in Bed Friend earlier in the year.

In a surprising turn of events, Be My Favourite – and Krist – turned out to actually be Quite Good. Perhaps distracted by Krist's puppy eyes, we weren't entirely ready for the first appearance of the Dudes shirt – itself a wonderful comment on the narrative since Kawi was figuring out his feelings for Pisaeng – but it was a delight to see it again on Nick in Only Friends, and offering a different narrative comment.

This next one may only be notable for me, but when I was doing my dedicated scan through of oh so many shows to collect items for the communal wardrobe, I noticed this sand and grey sweater amongst the many other items of shared clothing which appeared in The Warp Effect and then very briefly on Pisaeng in Be My Favourite. Not long after, the trailer for Last Twilight dropped and I spotted it again immediately. I've also since noticed it in a speed scan of The Shipper. Not only do I think it's a pretty neat sweater, but I loved the effect it gave in Last Twilight, which I wrote about at the end of this post.

This is getting long but I'm going to keep going (this might be the only 2023 wrap up I do so I'ma make it count).

If you've been following me for a while (or since the BBS days), you’ll know how rabid I go when I see a pair of the yellow-soled Mustard brand shoes in a show. The most recent being in Hidden Agenda worn by Zo…but they're not the ones on this list. Oh no, it's Joke's blue-soled shoes which made me sit up and scream this time...meaning even their shoes were colour-coded in this show. Oh how I wish I could buy a pair of each.

There were many fabulous outfits in Laws of Attraction (especially Charn's) but Tanthai's green rope shirt wins out for me. Green seemed to be used in the show to represent the lies and secrets Tanthai was forced to keep because of his father, and he was metaphorically bound and trapped in these lies and his life. Ah perfection!

I've mentioned a lot of brilliant items but there have also been many awful ones, and the one I can't seem to stop thinking about (or horrifying over) is the Droopy Tits shirt (or Nipple Protector, whichever way you want to call it) which first appeared in Dangerous Romance and then The Jungle just three days later. I'm surprised we haven't seen it again to be honest, but I imagine if we get more spoiled rich kids we probably will.

These next two aren't specific items but more of a shout out to the whole wardrobe design of the shows.

First, Only Friends, with Mew and Ray's transformation to Ray and Sand's (respective) wardrobe choices, as well as the inversion of colours to highlight differences in relationships, and the use of colour-groupings to separate characters (<- a post i have yet to write). I wish I could write more about it…but life is just too busy to give it the time it needs.

The second is, of course, Ai Di and Chen Yi in Kiseki: Dear to Me with how they always share a colour in their different outfits. @respectthepetty details this perfectly here, so I don't need to. I am however still feral about these two and can't wait to do a full re-watch of the show.

And lastly, much like Baseball Mom in Bad Buddy two years ago (and to be honest many of Pat's other shirts), Aof recently gifted us another absolutely ridiculous but brilliantly poignant t-shirt slogan in Mhok's Fart Proudly shirt in Last Twilight, which I went into detail about here. Just A+

Thanks for sticking with me through all that! Any others that stood out for you or that I missed?

[25shadesoffebruary]

This entire exchange has me in tears.

One picture of Uea in cat ears and King went from sorrow sorrow woo me to this:

[befuddledcinnamonroll]

BL Wrapped 2023

A little bit late, but I wanted to make sure to do this for my own records! I've watched so many shows now, it helps to have something down more formally to remember stuff.

A few notes:

This includes shows that started in 2022 and finished in 2023.

No shows that are currently still airing - how the ending lands is too critical for me.

There's some shows I know I'm going to love that I just haven't had time to see yet, so if there are any shocking absences, that's probably why.

Total # of QL watched: 37 (35 BLs, 2 GLs) (really looking forward to more GL offerings next year)

Favorite Thai shows:

Bed Friends

I was not the biggest fan of Cutie Pie, so entered this one with a fair amount of skepticism. But what a lovely surprise. Uea was such an incredible lead and so well-characterized, his trauma was handled seriously, and though there were occasional hiccups due to drama, overall King was such a respectful and supportive partner. And let's not forget the cat ears.

Laws of Attraction

What a ride this show was! I had not watched To Sir with Love, so had no familiarity with Jam or Film, but they were amazing here. The side couple of disaster muffin + loving bodyguard were pitch perfect, there were fantastic women characters who actually had significant roles in the story, and who can forget our wonderful chaotic Nawin? The story was compelling, the emotional points hit, and even when it leaned towards the ridiculous, it always remained aware of what it was.

My School President

I still remember watching the trailer for Our Skyy 2 and noticing two random dudes I had never seen before. Little did I know!

I don't have much to say except that this was pure charm from start to finish, and Fourth & Gemini were a delight. Pure comfort watch.

Unforgotten Night

I SAID WHAT I SAID! (and yes this aired in 2022, I was late)

Look, I know a lot of people thought of this purely as a trash watch, but it's so much more than that. I wrote a whole post on it. It was fantastic. I apologize for nothing.

Favorite Korean shows:

Our Dating Sim

I adored this show from start to finish. I could understand the motivations of both characters, I was deeply invested in their relationship, and they felt so utterly natural once they got together. 10/10, no notes.

Jun & Jun

This was a little messy at times, and missed an opportunity to lean more into D/s dynamics, but I really liked all the characters, the leads had great chemistry, and it was refreshing to see a Korean BL be more open about sexual desire in a relationship.

Favorite Japanese Shows:

The End of the World With You

This one could have easily gone off the rails. End of the world stories can be very tricky to pull off. But there was such a solid emotional core to the storytelling, and it kept such a hold of my heart.

My Personal Weatherman

One thing I think Japan does extremely well is stories about people who have extremely deep internal lives, but don't show much on the surface. As someone quite introverted, who keeps a lot of things on the inside, I relate a lot to this. This show did such a good job of showing how challenging it can be to communicate with those we love, and the rewards once you are able to break through and really understand each other.

Favorite Taiwanese Shows:

Kiseki: Dear to Me

Of course it's Kiseki. This series was amazing. I don't care we never really understood any of the mafia stuff, that was all set dressing for some of the best couple work ever.

Honorable Mention:

Midnight Museum

I will never stop calling this a BL. Some day GMMTV will realize that Gun has too much chemistry with other people to keep him only with Off. Also, we got Nanon playing evil, which was so sexy.

[amysgiantbees]

Bed Friend

Thoughts, spoilers

Don't love that Uea established that consent was imperative and King did not proceed to ask permission before he did things. Literally the opportunity was RIGHT THERE to ask to kiss his leg. But he didn't. Makes me far less likely to forgive him for spooking him by touching the nape of his neck a second time later.

LOVE LOVE that Uea's friend is equally protective of him and equally involved in protecting him. I hate seeing friends step back for no reason so the love interest can have a moment. Friends can be equally important to you and love you just as much as a romantic partner. Love you Jade. It's quite sweet to see so much of the office looking out for each other.

Cat ears live up to the hype MY GOD! Also Uea asking King to be his slave really reminded me of the saying "dogs have owners, cats have slaves."

The editing/pacing decisions in this don't always work for me. I think the first scene/flashback in the first episode is confusing. You start to wonder if this is back in time from the narration. But you get confused because if it is you'd assume the intial one night stand would happen after the breakup. I just think it should play in chronological order. Also the episode 6 ending scene that happens again half way through episode 7 is a bizarre choice. It's not a flashback. It just is inexplicitly out of order.

ACAB but honestly I think I would have taken the SA video to the police first before showing your ENTIRE OFFICE. KING WTF!

YES THERAPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You love to see it

I am BEGGING shows to stop flashing back to something I saw two seconds ago. It happened a minute ago I think I can infer that that's what the character is still thinking about.

Return of the animal ears!

Jade you method actor, bringing your dog <3

[sparklyeyedhimbo]

my weakness: thumb hole sweaters kings weakness: uea in cat ears

[dommingjeffsatur]

shout out to uea for being one of the few people who could wear a cat-ear headband and collar and still be obviously the one in charge

[telomeke]

Watchlist Tag Game!

Thanks for tagging me dear @waitmyturtles! Hope you had a great holiday Down Under. 💖

Currently watching

Moonlight Chicken – this was so good I'm rewatching; head and shoulders above most others I think.

Bad Buddy – some bits will always be on permanent rewatch for me, plus it's good prep for Our Skyy 2. 😍

Looking forward to watching soon

Our Skyy 2 – of course!

Our Dining Table/Bokura no Shokutaku – this looks a treat, plus all that food.

Young Royals S2 – yes I know I'm way behind but it's been a tsunami of Thai BL recently, so this got pushed down the list.

Only Friends – are we ready? 👀

Still deciding if I’m gonna watch

Bed Friend – Net Siraphop looks like someone else to swoon over (plus he's graced us with a gratuitous bum shot), but Uea's cat ears are warding me off. And I'm not sure I want to sully the memory of BBS Pran's supportive dad with A Passin Reungwoot doing a total 180!

The Warp Effect – not the kind of sticky buns I like, but maybe I should expand my palate? 🤔

Have tagged the same few people multiple times, so think I'll tag some others I don't know so well but would like to get to know better – @markpakin, @kissingunderaprideflag, @tiistirtipii, @sixohsixoheightfourtwo 💖

[i-got-the-feels]

please whats the cat meow sound with funky beats for uea and kings scene with cat ears. I was laughing so hard that I couldn't even see it as romance - once again tumblr gifs save us

[chinzhilla]

Do you have any fave Thai BL series? If you do, what's your top 10?

hiiii thank you for the ask! 💙 and oh yes of course i do!! i'm not gonna actually rank these but here are my top ten thai bls in no particular order (with commentary bc i always have to be the most verbose person in the room):

The Eclipse - i think this one goes without saying if you’ve been following me for long. it's the first bl i watched live, before this blog even existed, and i imprinted on it like a duckling. that's the firstkhao effect i guess, and also my penchant for repressed sadboys and characters who are so attracted to each other and so mad about it

Manner of Death - may be surprising since i haven’t posted about it much but this drama is just. perfect. one of these days i’m gonna do a rewatch and i’m gonna be SO annoying about it. tension and release doesn't get any better than this, and the entire time the plot is plotting and it's fantastic!!

My School President - this one should also be obvious given it's the source of my url and also basically the reason this blog exists. this is the show that escalated my bl obsession to critical mass and left me with no choice but to make a sideblog about it. the soundtrack is banger after banger, every character is lovable, there are such genuine touching moments, and gemini and fourth just kill it the whole time

A Tale of Thousand Stars - i don't think any show has made me cry more. i was warned but nothing could have really prepared me cause it's like this drama was made in a lab specifically to target all my emotional weak points. i related a ton to tian and his need for escape and agency, and his growth and redemption over the course of the series is really just beautiful

Bed Friend - this show is a bit of a sexy comfort watch for me. to watch uea go through absolute hell and come out the other side getting the love, respect, and devotion (and cat ears) he deserves is just sooo satisfying. and did i mention how sexy it is?

La Pluie - closest i ever came to writing actual meta was while watching this show. its take on soulmates is so refreshing and thought-provoking and i really appreciated its emphasis on family and the trauma it can bring even when everyone loves each other. also gorgeous chemistry from the leads and lomfon and tien had me in a chokehold for weeks

Only Friends - obviously the show has been very polarizing but y'all all know where i stand. i'm not without my criticisms of how THAT storyline ended but there are far far far more positives than negatives for me. and in terms of pure entertainment they DELIVERED

Not Me - another one i don't talk much about but absolutely adored. every relationship in this show could have essays written about it (which i'm sure has been done) and the seanwhite first kiss is actually one of my favorites

Laws of Attraction - charn wasn't on my screen for a minute and i was already in love with him. this is another one with a great plot, good chemistry, and a captivating side couple. the only thing it doesn't hit right on the mark for me is the physical intimacy (especially bc i couldn't help but compare it to mod) but it makes up for it with hot lesbians (silvy pls give me a chance)

I Feel You Linger in the Air - no it's not over yet and yes i'm two (almost three) episodes behind but listen unless they really screw the pooch right at the end this one absolutely deserves to be here. once again the chemistry is chemistrying and the setting and mechanics are FASCINATING. however i have a feeling it's gonna join the ranks of atots as dramas i adored but might not everr watch again due to emotional devastation

honorable mention to Shadow which is currently airing and which i am obsessed with so far. if i ever do another version of this list it may well be on there

[kielxzd]

Bed Friend Novel vs Series

(Bed Friend Episode 6 | Chapter 17 and 18)

1. After Meeting With Krit

Series

Uea talks about what him and Krit talked about in his office (sparing the invitation to dinner) with King, Jade, and Gun. Gun concludes that Krit was doing it because he want to pressure Uea. Jade wonders why while King stares at Uea with worry in his eyes.

Novel

Uea talks about it with Jade. Then it carries on during their lunch. King notices the he was eating so little. Uea says he doesn't have the appetite. Jade tells about what happened and King offered punching Krit. Uea was like "you're gonna get fired." and King was like "idc so be it." Jade wonders why Krit pressures Uea like that and King answers, "Why else? He wants to fuck him." Jade doesn't believe so. King tells them, especially Uea, to be cautious and not to be alone with Krit as much as possible.

2. The Third Item

Series

King and Uea are drinking together when King gives Uea a box containing cat ear headband and a choker with a moon pendant. He asks Uea to wear it for that night, but he doesn't have to if he doesn't like it. Uea wears it.

Novel

It was Uea's turn to shower (they were getting ready for "bed") when King handed him a paper bag containing a cat ear headband, a leather choker, and a butt plug with cat's tail attached to it. King asks Uea to wear it, but he didn't have if he's uncomfy abt it. Uea wears it and they had a fun night.

3. Long Vacation

Series

They were in the company. King invites Uea to spend the holidays with him through their cute silly phone calls. He lets Uea decide on where they would go and what they would do. Uea agrees and even searched up the placed he wanted to go to.

Novel

King invites Uea to spend the long vacation with him right after they had sex (cat scene). Although he was tired and was about to fall asleep, Uea agrees and was looking forward to it.

4. King Apologizing

Series

King and Uea go to the emergency exit to check on each other. King asks Uea if he's mad and he apologizes for standing Uea up because he had to go to the blind date. King suggests thing that they could do together to make up for it but Uea refuses to and wanted to be alone. King understands and concedes. He offers Uea a company if he ever needed to work OT, but Uea shuts him down with the "we're just bed friends. you don't need to do this." and walks away.

Novel

Basically same thing happened, but it was in the pantry because Uea had to remove himself away when Gun and King were talking about what happened in the blind date. King follows him to check on him. Same thing happened but in the end it was King who left Uea alone in pantry.

》 fin 《

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