Hey MDL'ers!
Welcome to "10 Things Wrong With Boys Over Flowers".
But I actually think it should be called 10 things wrong with Tsukasa Domyoji,
As this bad boy basically sums up everything wrong with Boys Over Flowers.
Please check out all the various drama depictions showcased here.
But for keeping true to the original characters.
I will refer to them by their original manga names in this episode.
With a note of mention that their drama adaptations might have changed their names,
But the characters are certainly the same that we know and love.
But before we move on to the drama rendition, and my friends, there have been many a remake.
Please enjoy and watch them all and let us know which one is your favorite.
Please note the sequence of sinful No Nos is slightly out of order
and spoilers are ahead in this plotline breakdown.
The unforgettable OTP, Tsukushi Makino and Tsukasa Domyoji
are essentially cast in that love hate vain much like Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy of Pride and Prejudice.
A poor lower class girl makes the accidental mistake of angering the wealthy
and gorgeous leader of the most popular school group known as the f4.
Or Flower Fourů Hmmů which could equalů Is it a sin?
That they are the most richest and handsome boys in the school.
And as it would seem, they certainly like to strut around broadcasting their wealth and good looks.
After Tsukushi's friend accidentally falls and stomps quite literally over Tsukasa's face
Tsukushi takes the blame and stands up for her friend.
Tsukushi decides not to tolerate the school bully and declares war on the F4.
But Tsukasa makes it his daily goal to let's say this is sin #2,
to torment and get revenge on her.
But revenge while satisfying may often provide unexpected results.
Tsukushi has discovered a relatable connection to Rui Hanazawa
who viewers might also be familiar with as Louis.
A handsome member of the f4, who is indeed different in his personality,
and the way he reacts to others.
While sometimes obnoxious, his gentler and kinder side makes him very appealing.
His artistic gift as a violinist is partly what captured Tsukushi's attention and initial first attraction.
Oh, however, Tsukasa believes Tsukushi was falling for him,
despite all his mean antics and when he discovers otherwise,
his wild and infamous rage takes over, much like the Hulk,
but in a truly terrifying way,
Maybe this is our sin number three, because this guy, he ain't no superhero.
This guy seriously needed some anger management classes.
In some drama depictions based directly from the manga,
Tsukasa is known to have a violent and vicious temper,
beating up other students and making threats.
His violent nature is not a good trait, especially for a relationship
which leads us to a sinful number four.
His extreme anger boils over with the idea that Tsukushi is in love with Rui.
Tsukasa then tries to force himself on her, after nearly
threatening to hit her, a sinful number five.
Physical assault is no joke and this hot tempered guy has a lot of issues going on.
While viewers may start to forgive his bad behavior,
as his personality warms up, and we learn more about his sad family lifestyle,
there are still no excuses, but we move along.
After that traumatic experience, it seems that some lines have been drawn,
but Tsukasa is really starting to fall for the strong spoken girl
who does not put up with any of his bad boy behavior.
Stemming from memories of his sister kind of bullying him into obedience,
he admires that about Tsukushi, even if he doesn't admit it right away.
We know us the viewers, we can definitely feel that and see that.
Sin six, Tsukasa literally has his staff kidnapped Tsukushi,
taking her to an unknown place
Where she is given a forced makeover that gives this girl a complete glow up.
But when Tsukushi dislikes her makeover, Tsukasa is furious once again.
He does not give up.
With school break on the horizon, he thwarts her quiet getaway
by convincing the F4 and their circle of friends to vacation where she will be.
Number seven, could this be considered stalking?
But as dramatics go, Tsukushi ends up caught in his net yet again,
major spoiler event here but I don't want to divulge it.
Please watch the dramas to find out.
Sin #8. Will friendship be able to overcome any difference and stay strong together, right?
But this sort of out of sequence list I will reveal the next sad fact.
When Rui also known as Louis sticks up for Tsukushi after enough is enough,
Tsukasa is so angry that he calls off their friendship from childhood.
His anger is unlike any other character in dramaland possibly.
Well that's that friendship dissolved for now.
But we know that things will work out, they have to!
It takes us back to earlier episodes in the manga or drama
Before the further development or connection between the leads.
Sin #9, you could say that this is pretty bad.
Tsukasa actually orders guys to rough up Tsukushi and to potentially take advantage of her.
Which viewers may suspect could be leading to an attempted rape.
But Rui intervenes and saves Tsukushi.
Thank goodness for Rui Hanazawa.
Sin #10.
Physical abuse is horrifyingly damaging
but mental abuse is also very bad
Tsukushi is definitely a strong young woman
given everything she put up with.
But the emotional abuse that she had to undertake
Would have been hard for anyone.
This spoiler plays out when Tsukasa breaks her heart.
That is, until the final act, when all dramatic reveals how this story ends.
Alright wow, our male lead, is really very terrible sounding, almost like a thug.
But why do we like him so much?
Despite all of this, when He and Tsukushi do fall in love,
he is so protective of her.
And that violent attitude is put to rest,
That is, until someone threatens her.
And there is nothing that he would not do for her.
But their love is tested many times
And over many hurdles
Which is what make this drama and story so memorable.
Love hate relationships between characters
often lead to a mesmerizing build up of romance between the leads.
This classic could be worth revisiting.
And there are many adaptations to choose from.
The F4 never fail for delivering some on screen eye candy.
Boys over flowers is based on the popular manga by Yoko Kamio.
How many adaptations have you watched?
Which one is your favorite?
Let us know in the comments down below!
We look forward to hearing from you!
And we'll see you next time MDL'ers.
I'm your host @HappySqueak.