Episode two further explores the relationship not only between In and Korn, but also their other family members, specifically In’s mother (Nipawan Taveepornsawan, Kai) who is one of my favorite characters in the series.  It also focuses on on deepening the connection between the main characters and their circle of friends. 

SYNOPSIS

In the past, a scene plays out between In and his mother,, where she advises that there is nothing abnormal about her son for loving whom he loves. As long as he’s happy, that’s all she is concerned about. The conversation takes place while the two are creating star-shaped Look Choup. 

In’s mother teasing him as they make Look Choup

In another glimpse into the past, we see In, who has cooked a Thai omelet (egg with rice) for Korn. But, as a terrible cook, he’s burned the omelet. The only thing salvageable is the Look Choup. 

Korn comforting In after his cooking fiasco

Waking up, it’s Dean who has dreamed of Korn and In. Like Pharm, he’s also been crying in his sleep.

Dean waking up from a Dream about Korn and In

After a short, but tedious scene with his brother Don and sister Del (Pannin Charnmanoon, Pineare) Dean heads to school to order an omelet and rice and is slightly disappointed that it’s not burned. After a call from Win, he gets up, leaving an assignment that is (unknowingly) gathered up with Pharm’s documents, as he slides into Dean’s spot once he’s gotten up – the two just barely missing one another. 

Big Brother Dean, sits between Del (right) and Don (Left)

Later that night, after Pharm sees Dean posted an image with the Leum Kluen he made the day before, he realizes he’s got Dean’s paperwork. Which does, after seeing Dean asleep in the library, though he leaves a note, he doesn’t tell Dean it was him who had the paperwork. Pharm is in the library looking up a dessert to make for the swim Club’s night trip. He decides on Look Choup.

Pharm flustered by Dean sharing his desert on his instagram

While in the supermarket getting ingredients Dean and Pharm meet for the first time. It’s short but emotional interaction but the emotions felt by In and Korn burble toe surface and Pharm has no choice but to rush away in tears. 

Pharm completely flabbergasted by Dean

THOUGHTS

As I mentioned previously, I love In’s mother. She’s so loving and accepting of her son, the exact opposite of how his father turns out to be. Samantha Coates is a comedic genius as Manaow and I love the back-and-forth that she and Team have. One of the things that I love about this series, especially in the first half of the episodes, is the pacing. New has a great eye for how to get the most out of this emotional rollercoaster. One moment you’ll be laughing, the next you’ll be crying, then you’re melting into a puddle because Pharm is just the most adorable thing on the planet. 

In and Korn

Episode two is solid because it continues the story, but slows it down just a bit so the characters have time to develop. One of this series’ strengths is the relationships between all the characters, whether romantic or platonic, everyone is important and it’s one of the few series that does a great job at developing those side relationships. Again I’ll mention just how wonderful the chemistry between Pharm, Team, and Manaow is.

More Until We Meet Again soon so… 

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