I truly loved this drama. I think it is the perfect example of how to create a drama without resorting to misunderstandings, stupid choices, and second leads that truly F things up all the time.

The main characters were very mature in their romance and relationship. They respected eachother and had deep trust and faith in eachother. There were no tantrums or egotistical stubbornness. While both had a secondary "love interest" the main characters drew clear boundaries towards them. I loved that as I find it incredibly frustrating when the main characters are totally oblivious and lead their friend on or hurt their romantic partner by not prioritizing their feelings. Especially the male lead was very impressive and level headed. He wasn't a brute or overly jelaous though he did like teasing the female lead at times ^^ The female lead was a a bit more cliche nice girl but had a lot of charm and had her own charm.

The humour was ok - not over the top but not laugh out loud either. All in all it was a very sweet, tender and mature (not in the R rated sense ;) drama that I would definitely recommend. Especially if you just want something to watch that makes you feel good without much angst or stupidity. The only weakness was that it didn't really have any magnetic feature. I mean, the thing that makes your heart pound and makes you unable to stop watching. However I really don't mind as this was a truly refreshing drama :D

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I'm finally taking the time to write a review for this mesmerizing drama.  I cannot get it out of my head even after several viewings and quite a while since I last saw it. And if that isn't a glowing recommendation I don't know what is ;)

So what was so great about this drama? Honestly for me it was absolutely the main pairing. There was just something so absolutely magical in their connection and way of being together. It even got me to break a personal rule: never watch triangle romances - I never like them and feel the person "in the middle" should just choose. However in this drama I actually bought the tension and reasons for it not being that simple. They were also a couple with pretty much no intense drama. Sure there were some struggles, but it just felt human and realistic without the over the top element added to it.  I think in general their relationship was built up slowly and well. They really conveyed the early attraction and later angst really well.

The other characters were for the most part pretty solid as well. I really appreciated that for once the triangle drama didn't have one crazy participant. The characters were in general in this drama pretty believable and sensible.

I would definitely recommend this drama to anyone who appreciates a good thai drama. I don't even mind that the final episodes are unsubbed (though if they were ever subbed I would scream in happiness).  The age just makes it even more charming and avoids a few pitfalls modern dramas love to fall into ;)

If you  are looking for a well written drama with interesting characters and little romantic drama: this is the one!

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I'll be honest and admit I haven't really watched the full drama. All episodes: yes, all scenes: no. I started skipping quite a bit after things escalated in a bad way. So there are probably some nuances I missed.  The thing is, I've seen slap/kiss lakorn before and some I drop and some I don't (I've seen the Sawan Biang, one I would label as pretty hard core). I agree with what a commenter said:  inappropriate for teens but up to the adults to watch or not watch based on their preference.

However I couldn't really stomach the set up of this story because if felt waaay to real. A girl and guy dates, they have issues but like each other and can be pretty sweet. Then the guy becomes increasingly physical and violent. Not an uncommon story from life I would say. Compared to other slap/kiss dramas which have pretty unrealistic plots (makhjang, revenge, kidnapping etc.). Also, I don't know, was it a slap/kiss? While definitely going into that territory at the same time it felt way too "mild" in general for that... It felt more like a normal drama to me. Slap/kiss is generally way more present in the whole plotline and feels different from the ones where the guy is just an a-hole.  So not a slap/kiss just a normal drama with assault, then happy ending.  To me that feels pretty odd. Slap/kiss does get extra leeway as it is a pretty specific genre and you know what you are getting yourself into.

This wasn't genre: I really felt that this was just a romantization of abusive relationships, and especially TEEN abusive relationship which I really feel sends a terrible message. I don't know what the writers were thinking when making this, and especially in comparison to the other chapters of this series.

Its a shame since the actors were great and had amaazing chemistry.... but some dramas just crosses that bottom line even the for a person like me who has a pretty high tolerance. Even some dramas I don't personally watch because I can't handle them I think its fine if other likes them: taste and what is too much differ. This one though... Young characters in a realistic setting (comparatively) in modern days where the guy is abusive and its in the end forgiven. Nope, I don't think that is a good idea.

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All in all this was a really sweet and appealing lakorn. I find it hard to find the low key and drama free shows, so this was definitely appreciated.  The plot was pretty solid and with minimal amount of angst so I would watch this again when I need some cheering up. Main guy was awesome, perfect acting and the character's behaviour was really lovely. Main girl was also good, a more low key performance but a sweet character and not very annoying unlike many lakorn heroines. I know some find her behaviour to be pretty stupid (and it is) and selfish but I don't really mind. And compared to other heroines she is pretty rational and not very self centered. Sure she creates problems and has a selfish motive but she is pretty humble about her mistakes and grateful for the leeway she gets.  I think the only thing that detracted for the rating for me was that the while the chemistry between was good it wasn't amazing. And in this kind of character driven (versus plot driven) drama great chemistry between the character's is needed.

I also appreciate a romantic drama where the focus aren't on the family's disapproval or being an obstacle. 

Still recommend it :)

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