#PHUM IS ALL SMILES WITH PHEEM

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WE ARE: THE SERIES (2024, THAILAND)

Episode 5

Phum (NARAVIT LERTRATKOSUM aka POND) has been showing a different side as his prank on Pheem (PHUWIN TANGSAKYUEN) solicited many a apology.

Phum now uses their "slave contract" to get Pheem to join him for alone time.

After a friend group head out together (bring the art majors and the engineering majors plus Fang together) Phum and Pheem like Tan and Fang before them separate off on their own little dates.

Tan and Fang become the first of the four couples to become official.

But Phum and Pheem reach their first milestone, not yet a couple the two share a first kiss (not including the accidental kiss Phum landed earlier) initiated by Pheem.

[miss0atae]

Random thoughts about We Are episode 2:

Let's go back to Uni to follow the story of multiple characters and couples.

Pheem has agreed to be the "slave" of Phum until he can draw again his painting. So far, Phum has not been so bad to him. He made him carry his shopping bags and buy him drinks and food. I've seen worst. Sometimes, I feel like Phum either knew about Pheem before and found a convenient way to have the painter around him or he felt in love a la "Domyouji" when Pheem kicked him. I don't know, he seems really happy to hang around Pheem so that's why I drew this conclusion. The flowers and the smile are easy to fool me. They may not be my favorite couple in the series, but they are interesting.

Tan got his "date" with Phum's brother, Fang. It was a bit cringe. I felt bad for him during the whole date. I mean, it's obvious, he is interested in Fang and I don't think he missed it too, but he is so bad at flirting with him. Can someone help him, please?! I believe Fang knows about Tan's crush. Maybe, he feels like it's going to pass and indulge him because he knows Tan is his younger brother's friend and nothing more (yet) for him. If he doesn't know, he needs to check his eyesight because Tan is literally devouring him with his eyes.

So, we got the confirmation about Toey joining the Art field because of Q. So it was kinda love at first sight, I guess. Toey is cute. I want him to be able to end up with his mentor because he seems to try his best to impress him. Q is also a softie when it comes to Toey. He is not in love with him but maybe he will notice it. I just hope Toey is better at flirting than Tan. I found their scene quite sweet when Q was taking care of a drunk Toey who was resting on Q's knees while waiting for a cab to go home. When he was fanning him with his hands, I found that it was really kind.

Unfortunately, we got nothing from the couple I'm the most excited about "Mom friend falls for disaster gay" aka Chain and Pun (I'm using the perfect description from heretherebedork). I can just say that I love Pun with all my heart. He is hilarious and I just want the best for him. Stay true to yourself, Pun!

Isn't he cute?!

He may not be the best cook, but he is passionate about cooking!

Apart from the romance, I found the small scene with the teacher to be really interesting. It tackles the idea of art and what we perceives to be a "good" art. I was really touched by what the teacher said to Pheem when he was doubting about the quality of his painting.

Anyway, I found this episode interesting and I wonder what the next one will bring.