This Japanese rom-com is just a lighthearted, goofy love story between two guys who keep things entertaining the whole way through. Story wise it's pretty basic if you break it down, but what actually carries the show is the two leads, who spend the whole time bickering and getting under each other's skin, and somehow that's exactly what makes watching them so much fun. The chemistry between the two actors is off the charts. The series is 10 episodes, each 25-30 minutes. Zen and Ryo are our two leads, and they work at the same company together. These two have been trying to one up each other since their high school days, and that competitive streak has just carried right into their adult jobs. Like you'd expect, neither of them ever actually comes out on top for good. Outside of work though, the two of them actually spend a lot of time together, meeting up regularly at Ryo's place to drink and catch up. They've even got their own rule set up, whoever loses a bet...
The focus is mainly on three friends while other characters are introduced later. T is a player, G is a newbie who wants a boyfriend and no hookups and the third is B, who hooks up for money although he has a good job. We are introduced to M later, a super hot guy who is also from a small town like G and becomes apart of their friend circle. After many sexual escapades, T & B becomes boyfriends but that doesn't last long since T cannot stay away from prostitution much longer and ends up cheating. M also finds a boyfriend who is bottom and he now has started enjoying being a versatile , so his sexual life is quite frustrating. He ends up hooking up with G after he catches his boyfriend in an orgy. After all these issues, the series finally end sup in T & G getting together as true love and boyfriends. It takes time to get there but eventually does.
The episodes are short, quick and witty. Its a bit stereotypical with all the themes they handle as part of the show but sometimes, its just fun to watch stupid stuff that brings a smile to your face. Every individual story is good for a but of laughter. The characters may seem bland initially but there is a proper trajectory growth and you start connecting with them. The boys are all gorgeous but acting was very evidently off at many places. They were clearly not experienced. But despite all that, it was still fun to watch these episodes. Short, crispy and clear. The end episode summarizes the crux of life of a gay man. We are all different and each one of us has our own way of living it. Its the path we choose of single, hook-ups, boyfriend and your job. Love can be sometimes so close to you that you may overlook it. The right person for you may not be the best person but he is the person who accepts your bad sides.
It's a good watch with lots of comedic relief. The episodes aren't that long, so it's not a very long watch either. I would recommend people watch this, you won't regret it! (6.5/10)
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I have the exact same feeling : it's stupid and funny, generally left me with a smile at the end. Even though it's not believable, stereotypical and not really well played, but sweet and witty. And the guys are definitely good looking...
Somewhat reminds me of "the horizon" web serie, with the country guy coming in a big city seaching for the right guy (who finally was close to him nearly from the start).