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Lovesick Season 2, Episode 8: The One With A Full Storage

Chapters: 29 (whole) & 30 (a very small part)

 

I find it strange that I can call this my favorite episode so far this season but yet call it one of the ones I hate as well. Ironically, both for the same reasons.

 

Differences and Missing/Added Parts

1.) Noh, we know you’re always lost but now we’re lost too

I’ve said that Noh’s character has changed drastically now from the novel. Novel Noh is chivalrous, objective but gives up resisting easily, and is oblivious. Since the Hua Hin trip and controversy with production I am completely lost with what they’re doing to Series Noh. They make him more aggressive with his feelings but cut a kiss scene because it’s out of character. They make him rude to Aim, but have everyone say he’s respectful to everyone. They show he notices little things like Yuri crying or Phun’s jealousy but make him oblivious to things for plot convenience. Make up your mind with where you want to take his character and stick with it. (-_-)

 

2.) Aim………. Just Aim

Noh straight up tells Aim that he won’t be a jerk and tell Phun about her as long as he knows she has no bad intentions or can explain herself. Fair enough, Noh still has that quality in him, but what does she do? She tries to black mail the guy who just said he’s not going to tell his close friend as long as she proves she’s actually a good person, by trying to seduce him into kissing or having with him. Where do I even start? Firstly, nothing says good girl like blackmail. Secondly, it’s been apparent that Noh has no interest in you in the series (novel Noh thinks she’s hot and almost gives in to his lust but resists), so why would you think he’s interested just because you’re throwing yourself at him? Third, that was the most awkward and fairly cringe worthiest flirting I’ve seen in a while. Lastly, even if you successfully made out or slept with him, you didn’t even try to prep your phone to see if you had enough memory to record it making all that effort useless? YOU FAIL! You just straight up FAIL! No excuses, bye Felicia, NEXT!

 

3.) The Call

So after cringing at how awkward Noh’s and Aim’s “seduction” scene was, we have Noh call Golf over what had just happen. Phun walks in on Noh bad mouthing Aim, drama ensues, and we are left ambiguously on where they stand in their relationship…….. again. This didn’t happen this way in the novel. In the novel, Noh goes home then calls Golf to discuss how to deal with Aim the next story arc happens with Phun left in the dark about Aim and Noh’s detest for her. I’m not saying that this different take can’t be good but given their recent track record, I can’t expect anything from them. I’ll just leave it at that.

 

4.) Phun and Yuri shopping

I’ll be quick on this one. It was nice to see both characters grow and give reason why Phun should be feeling guilty about the situation he’s been placed in. Yuri’s adorableness shines through as she stays a true friend but still naïve about relationships in general. It was good character development for both of them and didn’t waste too much screen time.

 

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Ridiculous ending quote:

Those who admit their mistakes deserve forgiveness

My dark humor response:
I killed a whole nation because I didn't like them.......... I deserve forgiveness for admitting my mistakes.
Signed, Adolf Hitler
 

Positives the Episode brought:

- Morning kiss ;*

- 1st scene with Earn and Pete

- 1st scene with Om and Mick

- 2nd scene with Earn and Pete

- 2nd scene with Om and Mick

- 3rd scene with Earn and Pete

- 3rd scene with Om and Mick

- Yuri and Phun quick character development

- The Hua Hin trip is finally over

 

Overview:

1.) Noh, the walking book of contradictions

2.) Aim’s logic lacks of logic

3.) Tell me, why do you have to go and make things so complicated?? CAT-ED!

4.) PhunxYuri???

 

Personal Opinion:

This was my favorite episode so far but for all the wrong reasons. This episode’s saving graces were basically EarnxPete and OmxMick. Admit it, if there scenes weren’t put in and we had Pang Gang’s, Jeed’s or Mo’s plot, we’d write this episode off as boring or not really entertaining. The funny thing for me though is it shouldn’t be like that. I found myself fast forwarding through the main plot so I can watch the side plots (both raw and with English subs). That’s a big problem. If you can take away the spotlight of the main couple’s scenes and have everyone say the side couples were the highlight of the episode, we have a problem. I don’t know if it’s the changes they’re making, the direction, the productions or what/who-ever but it needs to be fixed. I loved every single bit of the side couples scenes because they both felt genuine. The actors (Ngern, August, Na, Min) felt natural, had fun, felt drama when it needed drama, and kept our eyes hooked on them whether it was a sad, comedic, dramatic, or happy scene. Bring some of that into the main plot please.