Drama Summary [Gloomy Salad Days]

Title: Gloomy Salad Days
Release Date: 2010
Language: Mandarin
English Subs? – Yep

Cast:
(actor – character)
Serena Fang – Du (death girl)
Aaron Yan – Shen Qi 

Ah Ben – Xiao Lun
Zhang Yong Zheng – Zhao Da Dong

Episode Summary:
each episode is around 45 minutes long.
Okay firstly…..The drama itself isnt a BL drama…but it has 2 episodes with a gay storyline (which is the ones i’m gonna be summarising!) The drama has 12 ‘real life’ stories….it talks about homosexuality,  relationships with teachers, isolation, bullying, prostitution, incest and suicide….and other lovely topic

Anyways…. detailed guide of episode 13-14. 
I’m only going to talk about the Xiao Lun/Da Dong storyline….sorry Du and Shen Qi
prepare for: 

ULTIMATE SPOILERS!

Episode 13 –
Xiao Lun has always been bullied by Da Dong because of his feminine personality he is an easy target. Xiao Lun is amazing at nail painting! Da Dong is like some….high school gangsta(?) and the classmates have to pay him money…because of his grandmother is poor Xiao Lun is incapable of paying Da Dong a few times. Because Xiao Lun is such an adorably nice guy he paints the girls nails for free.
Because Xiao Lun cant pay Da Dong gets him to sweep the floors, while him and he friends smoke and play cards. Xiao Lun tried to tell one of the teachers….but the teacher did nothing, what a complete ass.
Xiao Lun gets bullied again in the guys toilets….but luckily Lu Zi come in and stands up to Da Dong, what a babe. Xiao Lun becomes interested in Lu Zi….until he finds out he actually has a girlfriend.
We get an insight into Da Dong’s life….he is always in the shadow of his awesome boxer brother, and he’s under pressure from the group he is part of…Da Dong is constantly trying to prove how tough he is.
One day after getting attacked by Da Dong, Xiao Lun runs to a room..where Du appeared and did her “Do you want to be a stone?!!!” thing….because Xiao Lun is such a sweetie he doesnt want to kill Da Dong even though Da Dong is so horrible to him.
The Head Instructor finds out what happened, and talks with Da Dong and Xiao Lun. Da Dong is lying about the whole thing…the head Instructure punches Da Dong.
Head Instructor  tells Xiao Lun to punch Da Dong, and he’ll pretend he didnt see… Xiao Lun said “Wh am i the one being punished when he’s the one who did wrong?!” Head Instructor (HI) was all like “Ehh…?! How is this a punishment?!” and told him is was practicing his manliness…..Xiao Lun punched him gently….causing Da Dong to laugh…so HI beat him instead.
The whole thing turned into a lecture about how weak Xiao Lun is….totally unfair i thought.
HI said Xiao Lun could leave….and the he proceeded to beat the crap out of Da Dong…until the teacher lady saves him….she’s the only one who has some sense!
Its Hong Ge’s birthday….(he’s the guy who used to take money from Xiao Lun before he left – the leader of the gang) and they are planning something big….

Episode 14 –
Da Dong is happy because Hong Ge said he sees him as his brother….and the next day he should meet them somewhere because they are going to “have some fun”
Basicalmente….Da Dong is going to pretend to be the cable guy….and Hong Ge’s guys are going to beat the crap out of some guy. The plan goes well…until the guys leave and the man gets up….starts chasing after Da Dong…and who does Da Dong run into? Xiao Lun!
Xiao Lun fixes him up and lends him he jacket as a bit of a disguise. Da Dong find the rock in the coat pocket….He returns them both to Xiao Lun.
On the day of the school anniversary, Xiao Lun and Da Dong perform together, much to the surprise of the Head Instructor and to the delight of the teacher lady(who gets 3 bouquets of flowers…..lucky lady!) Xiao Lun hugs Da Dong….it seems the two have sorted out their differences…
at the festival, Xiao Lun is forced into going into the haunted house …thing :L
Da Dong attacks Xiao Lun…and bite his neck….soon, the neck bite turns into a kiss.
Xiao Lun says “You’re the same as me….you’re gay”
Da Dong freaks out and starts beating Xiao Lun….he says he’ll make sure he never speaks and ends up strangling him….
Du shows up and has a chat with Da Dong.
Da Dong says he’d rather be a rock than people finding out he’s gay.
Xiao Lun is rushed to the hospital.
He’s been in a coma for 2 days. Da Dong goes to visit Xiao Lun…but he only waits outside. he then goes to the roof…and sees Xiao Lun’s grandmother, the Head Instructor and The teacher lady leave, and goes back to Xiao Lun.
Du is there and he find out that Xiao Lun wont die….he just wont wake up, because of Da Dong.
Because of Du, Da Dong realises that he’s a total dumbass for bullying Xiao Lun, because he did nothing wrong….and Da Dong is the worst person EVAAAR!!!
He begs Du to bring Xiao Lun back…he is willing to turn into a rock.
Xiao Lun’s grandmother returns and sees Da Dong crying over the situation….she says she doesnt blame him.
BAM! 
Xiao Lun wakes up!!!
Da Dong….Xiao Lun and Shen Qi dig a hole and bury the rock! Adios Du!
Or…..not?

My Thoughts:

I’ve seen….episodes 1-6, 13 and 14.
I couldnt see the others….the player i was watching it on became unavailable 😦
I like the entire concept of the drama….a little depressing – the story lines are really realistic and…hell i just love this drama!

Also, can we just take a minute to appreciate the title
“Gloomy Salad Days”
I mean…how epic is that?! 

But back to these episodes…. :
Xiao Lun is so cute
I think he’s great, if he were in my school i’d totally be friends with him, he’s so kind an loving, and it breaks my heart that Da Dong and the other guys were bullying him…well they were bullying everyone but especially Xiao Lun.
Da Dong was such ass though…less so towards the end. I mean I understand he’s going through some stuff, y’know being part of a violent, money obsessed gang and trying to live up to his super strong brother and projecting his anger through bullying…but NO  that is no excuse to act like a dick. But I liked him at the end when he was so upset about Xiao Lun he was sobbing at his bedside *sniff*

I liked how it subtly went from VAMPIRE NECK BITING!!! to casual make out time…loved it!
It could have been an amazing BL scene…..until Xiao Lun said “You’re the same as me” kinda….killed the moment. Da Dong – little bit of an overreaction I feel…
In my head I had an alternate ending where Xiao Lun and Da Dong actually got it on, it would have been full of BL goodness and no one would be put in a coma…Ah that would have been nice *fantasises* 

But anyway, I liked it! I actually really like the concept of the whole drama, i just wish I could have seen more episodes 
annnnd…I’m totally in love with Aaron Yan so….perhaps a little bit biased 😀

I rate 8/10

OST?
The opening theme is called Gloomy Salad Days by Wan Fang

and the ending theme is called Du by Wan Fang

Screen Caps:

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Ep 13

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ep 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Drama Summary [ 99 Days ]

Title: 99 Days / 我和他的99天
Release Date: 2008
Language: Cantonese

English Subs? – Yes

Cast:
(actor – character)
Zeon Chang – Chris
Tommy Wong – Don
Bosco Jiu – Tom
Philip To – Will
King Wong – Jerry
Berry Lee – Ben
North Chalk – Mike
Lillian Ng – Dora


Basic Plot Summary:
The Episodes are really short….like 15 minutes long max.

This drama revolves around 6 guys:
Ben – 33 years old, still grieving over te death of his boyfriend Zac, he creates a blog called 99 Days
Mike – 28 years old, he lives with Ben…and is somewhat “free” he goes for fun more than love
Chris – 20 years old, he lives with his mother who had no idea he was gay…
Tom – 16 years old, he has been hiding his sexuality from his family and friends
Don – 16 years old, he has been bullied in school ever since he came out, he’s comfortable with his sexuality
Jerry – 16 years old, he is totally in love with Mike, and is very popular in the gay community.
and then there are:
Will – 19 years old, had interest in Chris….and then in Jerry
Dora – 25 years old, works with Ben as a youth worker, she’s Tom’s sister.

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This drama mostly speaks about HIV and the importance of being tested and having safe sex.
It starts out with Ben and Mike passing out red ribbons, because of World Aids Day, and we are introduced to the characters.  Mike meets Chris. Ben meets Tom and Don. Mike also wanders into Jerry.
Tom and Don are discussing Don’s head injury…he was beaten up because he was gay.
Mike’s tap is broken in his apartment, he calls for maintenance and who shows up? Chris!
something goes down…Mike does some flirting, some light molesting and despite being gay himself calls Mike a “stupid f*g”.and storms out.
as the drama goes on we learn more about the connection between each of the guys.

My Thoughts:

*~WARNING!!!~*

May contain Spoilers!!!

And by ‘May’ I mean does!!! 

It was an alright drama…If the point was to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS then mission accomplished! 

I love the relationship between Tom and Don.
At first i was worried Tom was going to fall for Ben….I have a strict “If i think you two are meant to be together, Then YOU HAD BETTER BE TOGETHER” policy ^.^
I’m happy they got together but….they sure did take their time…

I thought Chris was adorable…and he reminds me of a guy i know…weird …
I thought he should either be with Will…or with Mike….so i’m glad it worked out 
Jerry should have been with Mike….but i guess Will is good enough too.
Mike was just plain creepy at times…..ahaha xD

Dora is like THE BEST SISTER EVER! I hope that if anyone has a brother who comes out they show them the same love and support that she showed Tom….uh i’m gonna cry now. She’s amazing!!

BUUUUT despite the cute actors…and the general positive awareness thing it had going on….It was a bit ‘lifeless’….i didnt LOVE it, and i probably wouldn’t watch it again.
Sorry!! 😦

I rate this drama
4/10

Can be found on YT!

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Drama Summary [RH Plus]

Title: RH Plus / RHプラス
Release Date: 2008
Language: Japanese

English Subs? – Yep

Cast: (actor – character)
Yuu Miura – Makoto Nogami
Rakuto Tochihara – Ageha Seto
Naoya Ojima – Masakazu Tamura
Hassei Takano – Kiyoi
Rei Fujita – Haruka Konoe
Kohei Murakami – Makoto’s father

Basic Plot Summary:

This drama follows the lives of 4 vampires that live together in a mansion. Kiyoi, 100 year old vampire takes care of them all. Masakazu is a college student with a freakin’ awesome memory ahaha, Ageha and Makoto are both High school students.
They fight crime when the police are unable to do so.

My Thoughts:

 

*~WARNING!!!~* 

May contain Spoilers!!!

And by ‘May’ I mean does!!!

 

Ohh its such a good drama!
Whhhhy…?! Because it has Rakuto Tochihara in!
What’s not to like?! 4 really attractive guys living together in one huge ass house fighting crime….Perfection!

Admittedly….the ‘Boys Love’-ness is virtually non-existent.
Despite the fact that they are all incredibly close…nothing really happens between any other them… Ahh well!!!
But saying that there are some….undertones of Boys Love-ish-ness….but they are only undertones.
We can just sit here and enjoy Rakuto Tochihara’s facetime 😀 Admittedly, that’s probably not what you guys are here for….well….we cant always have it all xD

Its super cute!
Ageha is my favourite, interestingly that’s the character Rakuto Tochihara plays…hmm

I rate the drama
7/10

BL Content: 1/10

A few screencaps:

Episode summary:

*~ SPOILERS ~*

Ep 1 – 

Makoto and Ageha kick the asses of some bad guys. Love to see it!
There has been talk of a “perverted phantom killer” who targets highschool girls…Masakazu recieves information and him, Ageha and Makoto go after the “perverted phantom killer” Their plan? Dressing Ageha up as a girl…always a good idea

Ep 2 –
Makoto is being stalked by a strange girl, Ami…she knocks him out and kidnaps him.
She is clearly mentally deranged lol
She wants Makoto to turn her into a vampire…

Ep3 –
Ageha gets more and more annoyed at Ami for paying Kiyoi so much attention.
And Masakazu meets Konoe (who’s also a vampire) and gets jealous of the fact that he is the new goukon king.
Rouge vampires are on the loose….!

Ep 4 –
Ageha and Makoto try to pick up girls….but fail
Kiyoi goes to meet ‘Mister’ (Aka Michitaka) and the history of how Kiyoi got such a beautiful house was revealed.
Ageha and Makoto see a girl about to jump off a building…and save her.

Ep5 –   
The guys in the house have a ‘yard sale’ because with the help of Ami they throw out and sell their old things…But something very special gets mistakenly thrown away….
This episode shows the closeness of Kiyoi and Ageha.
Ami eats Ageha’s pudding….rude

Ep 6 – 
Makoto, Ageha and Masakazu break into a company building to retrieve a file and destroy a computer…

Ep 7 –  
Masakazu try to teach Ageha and Makoto how to charm women….unsuccessfully.
A scary ass vampire lady and a bunch of guys attack the girls at their, and Masakazu’s Goukon…

Ep 8 – 
Ami talks about how irritating her family is, always taking her out to Onsens and Ryokans, Ageha gets annoyed and wants to go on a family trip too…He says she was insensitive about speaking about family because of what happened to Makoto…Makoto gets angry when Ageha doesnt drop it and storms out. Ageha follows.
Kiyoi and Masakazu taken them on a trip to Ryokan, hoping to resolve everything….only it creates more problems that it solves.

Ep 9 –
A man has been going around and kidnapping vampires.
And Masakazu goes missing….

Ep 10 –
Makoto is out and noone know where he is…Masakazu goes out to find him…Kiyoi asks ‘Mister’ to go too. Ageha says Makoto has been acting strangely and suspects that he might have run away…

Ep 11 –
Makoto goes to visit the priest who tormented him when his mother left him in his charge.
The next day the priest is found dead…!!
Makoto’s past is revealed….including his mother’s abandonment, the torment of the priest, his meeting Ageha and his moving to Eternal Moon Manor.
At the end….there is a News show about Makoto’s mother….she was found dead in her apartment.

Ep 12-
Makoto is upset over his mother’s death, he goes to his old home, reliving memories. Ageha follows him and they both talk…Suddenly Ageha is affected by something and is make weak. Makoto runs to get water.
Ageha comes face to face with the person who killed the Priest and Makoto’s mother and who is now searching for Makoto himself….Makoto’s father.
He takes Ageha hostage, hoping Makoto will exchange himself to save Ageha.

Ep 13- 
Makoto’s father tries to dissolve the blood contract that Ageha has with Kiyoi…he screams for help, Kiyoi, Masakazu and Makoto come to his aid.
Makoto has a mini freakout when he finds out that it was his mother who tried to kill him. What actually happened was revealed…
His mother tries to kill him…she succeeds but he come back to life, she gives him to the priest guy.
Ageha shouts at Makoto’s father, saying that he wont allow him to have Makoto.
Makoto makes the decision about where he wants to be, and with who he wants to be with.

and it all ends with a family photo!!~!~!

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Movie Summary [ Boy Meets Boy]

Title: Boy Meets Boy / 소년, 소년을 만나다
Release Date: 2008
Language: Silent Movie / Korean

English Subs? – Yes….not needed though, not much happens

Cast:(actor – character)
Hye-sung Kim – Min-soo
Hyun-jin Lee – Seok-i

Basic Plot Line:
Min-soo and Seok-i come face to face in a bus after Min-soo drops a roll of film, which rolls to Seok-i’s foot. There is a definite connection between the two…
Min-soo gets off the bus…he looks behind him, expecting Seok-i to have followed..
A…fairy (?!) appears singing to Min-soo giving him advice.
Seok-i gives Min-soo a camera that was stolen from him.
It’s shown that Seok-i has in fact been following Min-soo trying to give him back his camera. As Seok-i walks away Min-soo runs after him and they embrace.

My Thoughts:

*~WARNING!!!~*

May contain Spoilers!!!

And by ‘May’ I mean does!!! 

Now this movie is only 13 minutes long. But there is a longer version which is 15 minutes long….give or take.

I thought it was cute….brief…but cute 🙂

I’m not sure if these characters are meant to be the same as those in ‘Just Friends?’ but they have the same names…If they are meant to be the same then its very confusing, because the Seok-i in this movie is totally different, personality-wise, to the Seok-i in Just Friends?….so i dont think they are the same characters….maybe the people who made the film just really like the names?! ahahha

HOLY CRAP HYE-SUNG KIM IS CUTE!

What kind of friends does Seok-i have?! You dont go around stealing stuff from people!! Especially not cute guys like Min-soo

Its good!
Short movies are way too short -.-”

I rate:
6/10

P.S It can be found on YouTube!

Screen Caps:

 

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