#collaborating with lutawolf

[bl-bam-beyond]

2 KOREAN-THAI BL Collaboration to emerge this month (March) Will we actually see them. Both expected last year.

First there is WuJu Bakery.

Jeff Satur and Tinnasit Isarapongporn aka Barcode from KINNPORSCHE were slated to appear together last year as this Bakery setting BL (with 8 episodes) that also has an alien Main character. Word is it will debut in March. With 2 Thai leads it appears the location is South Korea and all support roles featured are South Korean.

Second is Love Is Like A Cat

This one stars TharnType lead actor Suppasit Jongcheveevat aka Mew. He played Tharn in the Mame BL from the Love By Chance Universe. Love Is Like Cat is set to premiere March 31, 2024. With all South Korean actors filling the remaining roles and JM from JUST B is playing a main lead.

Who's watching these Thai-Korean collaborations? @pose4photoml @lutawolf @bengiyo @absolutebl

[thequeenofsastiel]

D/s Dynamics in Episode 9 of I Will Knock You-Thi's Point of View

This is the second week of collaborating with @lutawolf on examining the D/s relationship between Thi and Noey. She's taking Noey's pov while I'm taking Thi's.

The first part I'll focus on is Thi's reaction to Noey's attitude about Phayu in the morning. He's clearly a little embarrassed by Noey's possessiveness, but he doesn't say anything. And when Noey threatens to hit Thi if he sees Thi go anywhere with Phayu, Thi clearly takes what Noey said seriously, but he doesn't protest even slightly. He pouts the tiniest bit, but he's entirely accepting Noey's authority. Just like when Noey threatened to hurt him if Thi didn't get on his bike back in ep 6. Thi very easily could have gone back upstairs and locked the door. But he didn't. He scurried to get his helmet and came right back down. He consistently accepts Noey's authority. He's almost always some degree of sulky or resistant, but he'll do as he's told. And if he truly doesn't want to do something, he's capable of letting Noey know, and Noey backs down.

Thi has gotten more obedient in general, though. He felt submissive to Noey from the start(side note I rewatched the first couple of episodes and jfc do they react to each other the way a feral Dom and timid yet needy sub do), but the longer they've known each other, the more Thi has seen that Noey, while not always the most mature, has Thi's best interests at heart. That kind of faith inspires obedience from Thi. Even if your Dom is scary, you know that they'll never hurt you in a way you can't handle. They're always protecting you, however strict they happen to be. Thi's trust in Noey was very apparent this episode.

One of things I truly loved about their dynamic in ep 9 is the fact that the way they positively influence each other was strongly on display. Noey, despite his admittedly childish reaction to Phayu, was overall calmer and less aggressive towards those around him. He was helpful, and polite. Thi was much braver and more outspoken. Especially with Noey. Some might assume that this means that their D/s dynamic is diminishing, but it's not. It's simply growing into something much more stable. Thi knows that he can make a joke about smacking or spanking Noey and that Noey won't get angry. That he can be a little demanding, like when he refused to go downstairs to meet Noey after getting off the phone with his mother, gesturing for Noey to come upstairs.

Regardless, he's obedient. He didn't go off alone with Phayu after he was forbidden to, he stayed in bed after he was ordered to, he didn't argue when Noey said that he didn't consider Thi his senior, because he planned to make Thi his boyfriend. Despite the fact that they were surrounded by people.

Also the way they spoke to each other at the end of the episode was a great demonstration of how comfortable they've grown with each other. Thi made playful jokes like he was the Dom, and Noey, even though he laughed, made it clear that he was the one in charge, saying that Thi was "under" him. Thi smiled at that and ducked his head. Noey added that Thi shouldn't forget how tough Noey is just because Noey's been soft and sweet. I think Noey wanted to make it clear that his sweetness towards Thi did not change the fact that he was in charge. And Thi didn't fight him on this even slightly.

Honestly, I just love how much they adore each other. What they have isn't easy for most people to understand, as evidenced by the way so many characters looked sideways at their relationship in this ep. And I think that reaction had a lot more to do with Noey's treatment of Thi than the age difference. His behavior could very easily be misinterpreted as abuse. But it's not. It's what they both want and need, and the mutual understanding of that between each other increases with every episode. In this one, the romantic love was at the forefront, because Noey has that old fashioned vibe that he's cultivated, and wants to court Thi.

He also feels like he needs to prove to Thi that he's worthy of him, which is honestly an excellent Dom move. Noey knows that he needs to grow up, understands that there are ways in which he's immature. And he knows that if he remains that way, he's never going to be able to take care of Thi the way Thi needs. And he truly, truly wants to be a good Dom and a good faen. I think it'll be a few years before either of them can put words to the kink dynamic they have, but for all their inexperience, they're doing an excellent job at navigating their kink dynamic with no outside help. They were so natural and so much more comfortable with each other in this episode. Their relationship has continued to improve as time has passed, and I think they have a bright future.

That's all for this ep! Don't forget to read the one @lutawolf put out.

[thequeenofsastiel]

D/s Dynamics in Episode 10 of I Will Knock You-Thi's POV

This is the third week of collaborating with @lutawolf about the D/s dynamic between Noey and Thi, with her taking Noey's POV and me taking Thi's.

This week was far more subtle than I'm used to this show being. Noey was all softness towards Thi, without a single threat or intimidation of any kind, so it took me a couple of viewings. But the D/s dynamic was there, it was just calmer.

Thi is now used to obeying Noey. Before, Noey had to drag him everywhere and force him into obedience. Now, every time Noey tells Thi to do something, he does it. During the fair, Noey dictated everything they did, and Thi followed his lead without any argument. Even when Noey told Thi(told, not asked) that they would move in together once Noey graduated, though Thi let out that customary little shriek that he does every time Noey says something that shocks Thi, he added nothing else. Didn't argue in the slightest.

The bet with Phayu was particularly interesting. Thi wasn't upset at all about being used as a prize the way most people would be, especially considering the fact that he didn't want to go with Phayu. He did trust Noey to win, yet he wasn't entirely certain. The important part, though, is that he felt like Noey had the right to use him like that. It's an indication of how they both feel. Noey agreed to Phayu's bet without hesitation, because he knew that Thi would do as he was told, regardless of how Thi felt about it. And Thi was relieved to see Phayu miss one and Noey get all of them in, because he absolutely would have obeyed Noey(who has his own morality and wouldn't go back on his word), and gone with Phayu.

There was also an interesting feeling when Noey put the necklace on Thi. It had a "collaring" vibe to it. "Collaring" is when a Dom declares ownership of a sub. It can sometimes be the equivalent of a kink marriage. When Leo put the necklace on Fiat, the one that said "Leo's" on it, it also had that feel.

Essentially this whole episode was a demonstration of the fact that Thi has entirely accepted Noey's authority.

That's all for this week!

[thequeenofsastiel]

Would you consider doing something like an analysis of Noey and Thi's D/s moments? I would be very interested in that.

Way ahead of you, anon. Just posted something about their dynamic in ep 8, collaborating with @lutawolf . I hope you enjoy!

[amos-reviews]

Thank you Queen Sastiel for collaborating with Luta on this. I love this insight into Thi’s psyche as he is learning about himself and navigating whatever is happening with Noey.

It looks like the age difference is going to come to a head next week, so I’m wondering if you have any thoughts on whether Noey being so young (still technically a minor) is part of the reason for some of Thi’s hesitancy in fully engaging in this relationship. No matter what the d/s dynamic is, Thi is still older, and thus should probably be pushing back on the romantic relationship until Noey is out of High School. I think he knows this, which may be why he is holding back on telling his friends that Noey is courting him romantically. Although that may also just be his sub nature waiting for Noey’s permission to tell his friends.

@lutawolf - please feel free to comment here as well. I’d love to know how a younger Dom not yet of age may feel if a sub rejects them romantically (at least until they finish high school). It’s an element that would probably have been dismissed as unimportant if this story was told 20 years ago, but not sure the story can get away with ignoring it now.

Analysis of the D/s dynamic in episode 8 of I Will Knock You-Thi's POV

So @lutawolf and I have decided to analyze Thi and Noey's D/s dynamic in this ep with her taking Noey's POV and me taking Thi's.

Something to make clear ahead of time is that Noey is already Thi's Dom. He's not his boyfriend, but he is Thi's Dom. Their D/s dynamic has been developing ever since they met. This is the ep in which their romantic dynamic begins.

What I love so much about this episode is that Thi is more confident than he's ever been. He feels comfortable putting down hard limits with Noey, and Noey takes note of those hard limits and acquiesces. Like with the camp. If he really felt like he couldn't say no to Noey, he would have skipped the camp and gone with Noey. But he can say no to Noey. He has the ability to reject what Noey wants if he truly doesn't want it. Something which very much puts the rest of his behavior in perspective.

At the beginning of the episode, we see Thi looking entirely shocked at Noey asserting that he's going to court Thi. I don't think he took Noey seriously the night before, so the fact that Noey is still planning on doing it isn't something Thi quite knows how to process. He scrubs frantically at the spot on his cheek that Noey kissed, trying to break himself out of the spell.

After emerging from his bedroom, he sees that Noey has left him both breakfast and a couple of cute post-it notes, along with the bouquet that they had made together. Despite himself, he feels giddy at both of those things. Having your Dom care for you can be an incredible feeling, and he eagerly downs the meal Noey prepared for him. Upon leaving his dorm, he looks around for Noey, brimming with nervous energy. He can't decide if he wants to see Noey or not, because he can't decide if he wants Noey to pursue him or not. He sighs and relaxes when he doesn't see Noey, but he doesn't look particularly happy. Being around your Dom, especially if your Dom is a Sadist, is a very intense experience, and it's even more so if you've never explored your kink side. Being around Noey is overwhelming for Thi. But that doesn't mean Thi doesn't enjoy it.

Then we get to Noey picking Thi up. Again we're faced with Thi's mixed feelings about being pursued by Noey. He tries to make up an excuse and leave so that he doesn't have to deal with those feelings, but doesn't have the emotional strength to resist obeying his Dom. He drags his feet about it, but he lets Noey manhandle him onto the bike. He could shove Noey away if he really wanted to leave. Noey would let him, and Thi knows it. But instead he whines and puts up token resistance. Noey pushes him around, but doesn't use all that much force. He only uses as much as he needs to to get Thi to obey. And he doesn't get angry. He's firm, but gentle. He knows Thi needs the push. Even when getting Thi on the bike, he seems only slightly exasperated. Mostly the expression on his face is one of understanding. Thi is scared at the idea of a new experience, especially when he doesn't know what it is. Noey understands this about Thi, and is patient.

The fight is Noey wanting Thi to know how to defend himself again. I don't think he went about it in the wisest way, but hey, he's still a teenager. Thi doesn't want to fight at all. I'd call this whole situation kids being dumb more than anything else. Afterwards Noey is proud of Thi for not being injured, and Thi, not wanting to disappoint his Dom or make Noey think they need to keep doing this, keeps the fact that he barely fought to himself.

Again we get Thi trying to escape his mixed feelings, and needing his Dom to force the situation, which Noey does.

The whole dinner scene was very cute. Noey serves Thi, who clearly feels deeply uncomfortable being flirted with in front of the mother whose son he's tutoring by said son. Noey needs to be even firmer than before, which helps Thi deal with his fear enough to eat. I think the expressions of discomfort he's making at Noey's mother is due to a strong desire to avoid her thinking that this flirtation is mutual even though Thi wants it despite himself. Noey doesn't understand why she thinks he isn't speaking nicely at Thi, because he knows that Thi needs to be ordered to eat. He isn't insulting Thi or being rude to him. As far as he's concerned, he's giving Thi what he needs, relating to him the way he's come to be accustomed to. D/s relationships can look abusive on the outside. Noey is Thi's Dom. Thi is a masochistic sub who very, very much needs a firm hand, otherwise he gets paralyzed by his anxiety(which is such a mood tbh). Noey understands this about him.

What I like about their ride home is that it showcases that despite Thi's hesitation about their whole relationship, he feels protective and soft towards Noey. He could have let Noey walk home, but he didn't. He put his friends out and even bought the gas for Noey. And I think part of Thi's softness was that he knew Noey had gotten strict and aggressive because Noey knew that Thi wouldn't leave with his friends otherwise. Thi gets that Noey's stern commands are all in the service of making Thi's life better. Noey orders Thi to fight so that Thi will be stronger. He orders Thi to eat because it'll be good for his body. He orders Thi to go with his friends because it'll make getting home easier for Thi. Thi isn't dumb. He sees it for what it is, which is why he submits to Noey. And why he couldn't let Noey go home alone. Noey looks out for him, and Thi wants to look out for Noey.

I love the scene with the basketball. Like I mentioned at the beginning, it's when we get to see that Thi is capable of standing up for himself to Noey. He doesn't let Noey get aggressive with Phayu(sidenote, Thai BLs can you retire that name for a few years, please?), and refuses to go on a trip with Noey instead of doing his volunteer camp.

Thi is super cute during the volunteer presentation. He can't take his eyes off Noey, and clearly wants to impress him. He also can't help but go over to Noey, who's just sitting there, eating snacks, and smiling. It's adorable.

That's it for this ep! I hope y'all enjoyed it, and don't forget to read @lutawolf 's side!