#i mean champdoc is helping

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Francis watches TT2 (Day... 4?)

First thought: I have to do this. Damnit, I have to do this.

Second thought: Leftover day old bagels and not enough cream cheese.

Third thought:... cut!

Episode 8

Man, I have appreciate every single time Type has punched someone in this series, honestly. Both seasons. He gets to punch people so well. I'm down for it.

But, also, seriously. Poor Type. This poor guy just had to hired by the biggest caricature in Thailand. What rough luck.

I'm too lazy to fastfoward through the theme song most of the time and it just makes me miss the background couples, ironically.

Why does Type speak at all about what's been going on in the job and what the boss said to him? Seriously? I mean, I guess he's that set on staying in the closet.

And Doc! Doc to the rescue! My baby boy! I love him so much. He's my tiny hero. I love him more and I didn't know that was possible. @absolutebl dgjkfd best character ever.

But also, like, this boss is literally the dumbest character caricature ever. Why would he bully and insult the person he's trying to make do his work for him? Like... if he'd put any effort into keeping Type happy instead, he could have kept pushing the work onto him no problem!

Also, all these complaints and they've never done anything else until now? lol this place sucks.

Seriously, Doc is my BABY and favorite boy and I've decided he deserves his own series with Champ where they run a restaurant and figure out how their relationship works while everyone around them is an idiot.

/eyeroll/ Of course Tharn came up with the plan to help Type. He can't talk to Type because they can only communicate with other people.

The entire university did not misunderstand him. He really was a homophobic asshole, he just grew and changed.

I do love how useless Champ is, though. He's another one of my 'headcanon as demi/ace' characters. I'm truly fascinated by how many of those MAME writes, tbh. It's just kind of a thing with her. Unhealthy relationships and demisexual boys.

Ah, yes, Tharn just absolutely forgetting about his phone. That's super common for him oh wait he's never done it before ever.

Awww, lonely Type. Think of this as time to... consider reading a few books on communicating with loved ones?

They're seriously so much better over the phone. They should start handling all their issues by sitting a couple miles apart on phones because they can't talk when they're close enough to talk.

I do really like their comforter/pillow set.

Also, Type's jealousy absolutely makes more sense than anything Tharn could think of, since Tharn is actually traveling and works with the person Type's worried about. I mean, it's stupid either way. But it makes a bit more sense.

Did I mention the books about communication? Yeah. Go read those.

oh boy he's staring at a rose. is this over yet?

MAH BOYS. I love this shirt on Fiat. I want this shirt. If I weren't so bad at fashion and money and everything, I'd buy a bunch of those colorblock shirts and just live in them.

Tiny Fiat trying to come up with time to flirt with Type and then Leo's little smirk when it turned out he quit? Ugh, still love it. It's kind of stupid, though. Seriously Leo.

Tiny Fiat panicking at the idea of losing Type and Leo trying to control him but also just wanting to comfort him at the same time. This is definitely a strict Leo than we got in DSN.

Oh, fuck me, this scene.

This scene still stands as the time I most wanted to slam their heads together. It's both of them being absolute idiots and trying to say what they apparently think the other one wants to hear and it's SO STUPID it hurts me physically every time. Fiat saying Leo's only a friend and it's not the same and then Leo confirming it because they're both saying 'I love you but you don't love me' only they're IDIOTS.

And then Leo goes and gets Fiat Type's info, the last thing he wants to do, because he decided that Fiat will never love him and then Fiat still gets all whiny at him and wants a piggyback ride and this always confused me a bit because it felt like Fiat had decided to move on but also still wanted Leo all to himself.

Tharn's family is the best family, seriously. I love them and they deserved a better show and a better son.

I do find it odd that Type quit after everything was settled and he was going to be working for someone else.

lol stalker Fiat. But he looks good in purple.

Fiat's such a brat and I love him for it. His desperation to get attention and keep it makes a lot more sense with the trauma but, like, dear lord he and Leo are so dumb. Especially when Type turns down taking him to his room because of his partner.

Seriously, the idea of Type bringing the person he's cheating on Tharn with to Jeed's bar is so stupid and it's such a pointless suspicion.

The most consent this series has ever given us: Type asking before he touches Jeed's belly.

I still can't believe that Type keeps giving in and talking to Fiat. Seriously, boy, you've got a ton of friends. Why talk to this random stranger who stalks and harasses you?

They really did soften both Leo and Fiat for DSN. And that's okay, they're both pretty abrasive in their own ways in this. But it's interesting to see. This Fiat doesn't seem like the type who'd run from his problems with Leo once they got together. He seems so much like he'd just cling on tighter and never let go.

Ugh, have I mentioned they're all idiots?

Oh boy, the suspected cheating plot on both sides. wheeee. I don't care. Your relationship sucks.

fiat_tiaf is my new favorite way to make up a name for a website.

Ugh, Champ and Doc are so cute it's almost painful. How dare they be this cute. Especially Champ. He named the dish after Doc! And yet remain oblivious! He and Ae could have talks about what it means to have no clue what romance means.

Champ is the most darling idiot in Thailand. Poor Doc.

Oh, look, the cutest scene with Tharn and Type so far is the one I know is fake because I watched this before in my LeoFiat watch of this show. This would be cute if it weren't just a drunk dream.

Episode 9

blah blah hug that's not real. This is the cutest bit, though, so whatever.

Yeah, see, this Fiat doesn't mesh as well with the Fiat we saw with Leo in DSN. He's so much more self-assured and so much more certain of what he wants and more willing to take it. Now, that might just be because he's more desperate... but he's plenty desperate to keep Leo, let's be honest. I dunno.

Ah, yes, Leo has come out to play and protect other people from Fiat. This is a fascinating scene, honestly, especially with DSN done. Because we did see a different version of this exactly lift in that but a lot happier.

Also, poor drunk Type. at least he's at a friend's bar?

This is the moment that I expected a confession and am eternally disappointed we didn't get it. Also, damn, Leo never took control like this again in DSN.

Seriously, this was the best moment for a goddamn confession. So much better than the kidnapping. Imagine Leo confessing in that moment, looming over Fiat, and then just... not giving him a chance to respond, just pulling him in and telling him not to respond when he's drunk.

Leo loves when Fiat is his whiny little brat, let's be honest. He'd never punish him for whining because he likes when he does.

Also, the way they sleep? BOYS. Don't make me break out the same 'idiots' meme again!

Absolutely grateful that Type passed out drunk at Jeed's bar and not somewhere random.

Ah, yes, another 'pin Fiat to a wall and somehow don't confess' scene.

Leo, you like it when he whines. Stop complaining.

Look at that communication! Why did this take a whole season to get back to? But also Fiat is pushing so hard and he gives Leo the BEST chance to confess and Leo basically DOES and Fiat doesn't listen or respond and so Leo panics in his own way and then Fiat just plain panics.

And they cry. I still imagine this one over Hallelujah.

Leo literally says "I can be your husband" and Fiat still doesn't get the damn picture until post kidnapping and it's SO STUPID. They're SO STUPID. I do remember discussing this when it aired. It's obvious that Fiat just wants to be claimed but also that Leo wants to be chosen and they basically constantly circle both wanting the same thing but never wanting to intiate. They did explain this a bit in DSN but it's still stupid.

Type is basically just spending this episode in bed(s).

Seo and Klui got ruined and now they're just boring time fillers.

Tharn didn't notice his phone ran out of batteries? While working? Good... good job?

Yeah, he hasn't said yes because you barely talk to him and never actually discuss things because you're both just the worst.

Do people really go to to a doctor for a headache and a minor fever?

Seriously, they're a lot cuter over the phone than they are in person because it forces them to use their words and communicate with each other.

Also, who does Tharn work for? Isn't is implied he mostly works for himself? I'm pretty confused on that.

Awwww, sick and sore Type is pretty adorable. And Fiat showing up, like the stalker brat he is? Love him. But also how the fuck did he find out Type was sick? Although Fiat does show that he's pretty good at taking care of people in this. Even if he's a brat about it.

Ugh, y'all, I am so bored of these idiots and this nonsensical plot that doesn't add up and the complete lack of communication in any way between anyone.

Fiat apologizing to the picture of Type and Tharn is... interesting. But also, agian, nonsensical. Dude. You really think you're gonna win Type from his longterm boyfriend by doing this? Like... oy vey, boy.

I will admit that I didn't watch this part in my original watch because I didn't give a fuck. I still don't. How is this episode still going? For fuck's sake.

Oh, it's a dramatic sting! It's Bob's cousin, Tom!

oh look it's time for misunderstandings and drama. yay. exactly what i needed in this show. yay again.

Fit being a tiny idiot and Phugun being oblivious, poor boy. Don't worry, Cir will take care of you.

But also this is so stupid. The stupid is overwhelming. Also, Phugun is one of the best characters of all time and I adore him. He's absolutely oblivious to what Fiat's laying down and Fiat has no idea because he is also an idiot.

Poor, confused Phugun.

I love how straightfoward but whiny Phugun is when he wants comfort. I adore their relationship so much. They're so, so kinky and darling and loving. I adore them.

Doc! Best character!

... wow do I not care about Tharn and Type at all at this point. I know that the next plot point is physically stupid so... you know. Not thrilled.

Doc is so darling and Champ is an idiot and I love just... listening to anyone talk about them in general. So darling. Such idiot.

And Leo walking away from Fiat, you can watch both of them be hurt and it's so, so... stupid.

This is the point where I really wish that the show had just ended with something soft like was about to happen here rather than three more episode of drama and stupidity.

Also, hoo boy, tomorrow's gonna be a doozy folks! I'm watching 10-11-12 and I'm gonna try to survive.

lol the suffering.

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Hello, hello!! It's me, your favorite graduate, back with a burning question! ;)

I am in the middle of episode 11 of Why R U? (literally paused in the middle of it because I am WAY too invested in FighterTutor and am seriously dreading what is coming) - what a messy, cringey show. There are so many freaking characters, and my question is inspired by one that I have come to love, Kae. He is Tutor's boss at the bakery, and after he (bravely, in IRL standards) confronts Fighter's dad I realized just how much I appreciated his character and how annoyed I am that the show couldn't cut down its cabal of unnecessary characters to focus on more interesting ones. Not only is he an astonishingly great example (for a BL!!) of a queer "elder" in the community - he protects Tutor from creepy customers, gives him a job when he needs one and looks for help when he needs more work, is working-class himself, and tries to give advice to this lonely queer kid he's taken under his wing - he also seems to be a rare less-stereotypical portrayal of a Thai person with darker skin (if not the only, honestly, in my limited experience watching these shows).

So! My question is, are there any side characters or even guest characters (like Kae is billed as) who you wish had been given more latitude or importance in the plot/story of a BL?

OMG what a great question. YES SO MANY. Let me see if I can come up with a top 10. Does it have to be individuals? Can I pick a few couples (I won’t go too far because therein lies madness)? 

Top 10 Side Characters I Wish We Got More Screen Time

In no particular order.  

1. Touch & Daisy in Secret Crush On You

Is anyone surprised by this choice?

2. Choi Yu Na, JaeYeong’s bisexual bestie in Semantic Error

She was just... so effortlessly cool. Do I need to say more? 

3. TulHin in Love By Chance 2

I LOVE THEM, OKAY. Classic whipping boy, my goddamn catnip. And these two actors had amazing chemistry. Ae’s whole arc and character should have been dropped from this script in favor of more time with these truly damaged goods. Yes, I said it. Sorry Perth. 

AND ALSO 

4. Keen in Love By Chance 2

Can’t believe I chose multiples from MAME trash but heh, whatever is necessary for the truth right? Basically this show needed a massive rewrite, but it could have been done. 

That’s what’s so frustrating about MAME’s stuff, it’s so close to being amazing...  It’s like this fantastic 5 course meal but you will be barfing at some point. Maybe the end? Maybe the middle? Maybe multiple times? It’s a regurgitation surprise! 

5. Fong the Philosopher in Still 2gether 

Khaotung is untaped genius at physical comedy. I love him in this role SO HARD. I think we got a lot from him in season one, but I wanted more in season 2. 

6. PokeTongue in Gen Y 2 & What Zabb Man

Look we all know that during Gen Y 2 they were actually pretending to be in some other show. And frankly, we all would have rather been watching that show. Then they got given an actual other show and we STILL wanted more of them. 

7. ChampDoc in TharnType 2

I take the 5th. 

8. Beer in Oxygen

I just wanna look at James but he’s getting his own series (Bed Friends) so I’m okay now. 

9. Sky & Pai in La Cuisine 

Talk about crumbs. What? I mean WHAT WAS THAT? They had these two in their back pocket all along and DIDN’T use them? WHAT? 

10. VegasPete in KinnPorsche

Oh I fucking said it. You were all thinking it from ep 10 on, weren’t you? Why the hell didn't this start in ep 5? Vegas was entirely unnecessary as a love interest for Porsche. It would have been fine, no BETTER, if Porsche & Vegas had developed as a friendship and Vegas had NOTICED Pete in a significant way much earlier.* 

* Don’t comment on this. I’m not interested in this weird KP fandom imaginary-connection muck-wanking thing you’re all AO3ing all over Tumblr like a bad rash. And I could not care less about the original y-novel.  

Honorable Mention

All the GLs that should have had more screen time like the cuties in Meow Ears Up, InkPa in Bad Buddy, and Friend Zone 2, and I could keep going.

 The angry roommate ex lover in Love Class. I just really loved the actor and was very intrigued by the character. We could have spent much less time exploring the stalker story and more time with this boy and still kept the dumb sort KBL length. All in all, the weight of this narrative was all over the place but not using this character to the fullest was a problem.

The two besties of the seme in Mr Unlucky, SO CUTE.

The nerdy support boy who knows what it’s like to be gay and the artsy girl with serious self defense skills from Blueming.

The whole university friendship group that *almost* happened in Cherry Blossoms After Winter.

Tim in My Secret Love, preferably shirtless. 

Nutch in Not Me. 

Mew the ex boyfriend in Together With Me. I don’t know what they were doing with his character. And they didn’t either. But ho boy was he EASY on the eyes. So easy. I mean it takes work to pull attention away from MaxTul and he had ALL MY ATTENTION. 

And (drum roll please) . . . 

K.O. & HAO MEI (Love O2O) 

I will die on this tiny hill of censored bromance. More of them would have substantially improved this show. 

I'm not picking shows that couldn’t be saved. 

So I love KhunKaow in Brothers and CopyNampu in Top Secret Together and SanAei in You’re My Sky, Saint in Our Days, Jun in Love Area 2, but I don't think more of them could have save their respective shows because then it would have been MORE terrible show to watch. I call these the "I'm your huckleberry" awards. I give one each year to the couple that was the only good thing in an otherwise irredeemable show. Like Val Kilmer in Tombstone (bite me).

Current as of Aug 2022, there are a bunch airing right now that could make this list. 

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