This series is quite simple and doesn’t offer much in terms of excitement. It’s a typical college romance where the lead character is unsure whether his crush feels the same, even though they’ve already kissed. This kind of plot was very popular when BL series first gained traction, but now, as an audience, we have many more options. Even though the plot is thin, the series does offer plenty of light-hearted, fun moments between friends that keep you engaged for a while. However, with a total of 17 episodes, each ranging from 50 to 65 minutes, watching the entire show requires almost 16 hours. By the end, the investment doesn’t feel entirely worthwhile, though it does manage to keep a smile on your face.
The central story revolves around Easter and North, two college freshmen who are excited to begin their university lives and make new friends. Easter joins a club led by Hill, a popular medical student with three close friends, the most notable of whom is Johan, who comes from a wealthy family. From the start, it’s clear that Hill has feelings for Easter, and Easter likes him back, but Easter foolishly believes that Hill is interested in his sister or someone else. This happens even after Hill straightforwardly asks Easter if he wants to be his boyfriend. The show then delves into their backstories, showcasing their growing feelings for each other, although Easter sometimes behaves like a clueless child. Their romance is sweet and real, though not overly dramatic. It’s a charming yet simple love story, focused on warmth and affection.
As the series progresses, the focus shifts to North and Johan. Johan, who alternates between cold and warm, works for his father’s business and becomes interested in North. After North gets into a drunken argument with some university students over his ex-girlfriend, Johan comes to his rescue. North ends up breaking expensive things at Johan’s house, and as a result, becomes Johan’s debtor. From there, Johan starts making North do errands for him, and gradually, the two begin to fall in love. Some viewers, like me, might feel that the love story feels a bit too reliant on money, but that’s how the plot plays out. Over time, North starts to fall for Johan, and the idea of being away from him becomes painful. Interestingly, Easter, North’s roommate and best friend, was the first to support the relationship between North and Johan. The series ends with both couples meeting their families, receiving their blessings, and having a happy ending, despite some typical family drama along the way.
At its core, this romantic comedy gives off warm vibes. The goofy interactions between Easter and North are enjoyable, but it soon falls into the familiar territory of two guys liking each other but too afraid to make a move. Thankfully, by episode 3, Hill confesses his feelings to Easter, and the plot moves forward. However, their love story, while sweet, doesn’t have much depth. They make a lovely couple, but after a while, their dynamic feels repetitive, and they come across as overly cheesy. Easter only shows his mischievous side when he’s with North, and I wish that side had been more prominent in his relationship with Hill as well.
The real fun begins when the story of North and Johan takes over about halfway through the series. Their relationship perfectly represents the “opposites attract” trope. Johan is a serious, rich guy, while North is a poor, cute, and goofy guy. This “rich guy falls for the poor guy” trope is enjoyable, but there were moments when I questioned why Johan always used money to get North’s time and attention. Despite this, their love does eventually develop, though it’s a bit silly at times. Both couples’ performances are great, with Ter-Hill being the handsome, charming pair, and North-Johan playing the mischievous, troublemaker duo. Each couple has some romantic moments and kisses, and it’s nice to see the actors loosen up.
The main issue with this series is its length. The plot is dragged out with repetitive conversations, dull interactions, and unnecessary flashbacks. The show could have been much more engaging if it had trimmed the excess content and delivered a tighter narrative. Also, based on the title, I expected there to be four couples (perhaps Hill and Easter’s friends), but we only see two. Maybe a season 2 will introduce more couples, but I hope it doesn’t stretch out as much as this season did. Although the storyline is thin, most of the episodes are watchable, though you might have to skip certain parts. Personally, I enjoyed the banter between the friends more than the romantic scenes. Overall, if you treat this as light-hearted, silly entertainment, you’ll likely enjoy it. However, given the time commitment, you’d expect more substance. At least, the show ends on a solid note, giving both couples a satisfying conclusion.
