When last we left our hapless housemates, Peak went back with his father to resolve things. His housemate-family isn’t going to let him face his problems alone.
Jane is the MVP of this show
Our cold open is Peak and Jane dancing like this is their wedding. I’m 99% certain this isn’t what it seems.
Thanwa, Latte, and Almond take the van Almond’s mom provided to a hotel with rooms paid for by Almond’s Mom. After Jane, Almond’s mom is MVP.
From what we see of Peak, he has no plan. Thankfully Thanwa has a plan, kinda, invite Jane over. She explains what we sorta already know: Peak’s father is kind and generous and Peak has always been conflict-avoidant. Peak’s mother’s sudden death made his father sad and Peak more introverted. Jane was his only friend.
Jane wanted to give Peak a chance to talk with his dad. The deadline was after graduation, but as we’ve seen, it hasn’t happened. Jane leaves the housemates to meet with Peak and tells him his housemates are here.
When we catch up to the cold open it’s just Peak fantasizing about having romantic feelings for Jane. Since he doesn’t (and she doesn’t), he’s still stuck.
Nevermind, no one is good at plans
The housemates decide to kidnap Peak, but realize it would be a terrible (if funny) idea. Instead, Thanwa sends Peak a supportive text and waits. Peak runs up to him a short while later. Looking up at the moon, Peak talks about how it represents his mother. Thanwa promises to stay by his side. Peak introduces Thanwa to his “mom”. I melt.
Of course, Thanwa lets Peak spend the night with him. Peak is sorry everyone is waiting on him but grateful for the support. Thanwa reassures Peak that he understands it’s because he loves his father. He tells him not to run away again.
I SO prefer this over noble idiocy or the standard “I must be strong on my own!” messaging. People need love and support, they don’t need to be judged, pressured, and isolated.
There’s kissing. The lights go off, and Peak ignores a call from his Dad.
The other couple is being cute in their room. Latte thanks Almond for waking him up every day and helping him turn over a new leaf. He says he wants to grow old with Almond. I’m melting!
The next morning, Jane, Latte, and Almond are at Thanwa’s door. Peak’s dad is furious.
Peak finally faces his father
Everyone goes with him, but Peak has them stay in the car.
Peak’s father already suspects Peak spent the night with more than a friend. Peak asks to cancel the wedding because he doesn’t love Jane that way. He explains that he worries about making his father unhappy since they only have each other.
His Dad’s happiest times were as a family. He wanted to push his introverted son into the same happiness. It was wrong, but his intentions were good. Peak says his family is perfect with Thanwa, and spots Thanwa peeking at the window. Father and son hug, and join the housemates outside. Peak and Thanwa hug!
Almond confirms twice that Peak doesn’t have to get married. Cute.
The New Normal
We end that episode with Jane saying the wedding must go on. Our cold open for the final episode is Jane and Peak at the wedding, Peak thanks everyone for coming. Then his Dad interrupts him. I’m certain these things are not what they seem.
The cliffhanger is resolved first: They can’t cancel with the venue without paying a fine. Almond has an idea! We don’t get to hear it though.
Peak’s Dad arranges things so Peak can go home with Thanwa. Almond’s Mom calls and asks Latte to take care of Almond. The parents approve.
At breakfast, our guys are together and flirting!
Latte doesn’t need his alarm because he went to bed with Almond. He also carries his schoolbag for him. That’s my kind of guy. Peak asks Thanwa to be his boyfriend, picks him up from work, and takes him to lunch. Thanwa is nervous but Peak swears he’s a changed foodie.
This Show is Too Real Sometimes
Jumper gives Almond a hotel voucher and condoms. Almond goes to Peak for sex advice which — didn’t we establish earlier that Peak had never been in a relationship? But he’s had sex? Maybe that night at the hotel with Thanwa?
Whatever, he has good emotional advice for Almond and then they go on the internet for the practicals. Almond gets more advice from Thanwa about going at your own pace and communicating with your partner.
While they’re gone, our housemate-parents have a nice makeout session. As far as the younger pair, we don’t see much of their night at first. But after they get home, their housemate-parents want to know how it went.
It was a comedy of fumbling awkwardness. I can’t describe it, you must watch it. People on the internet who want “real” sex usually mean graphic, explicit, fantasy sex. Nothing wrong with that, but let’s be honest, this absurdity is realistic sex.
Almond tells the housemates it was good. And despite everything, I think he’s telling the truth.
Ending on cameos, jealousy, a not-wedding, and Spin-The-Bottle
We get to see The Monster Next Door guys at a party for Lukpeach’s latest book. While there, Almond gets jealous when some girls admire Latte. Latte reminds Almond that his sexuality, and anyone’s sexuality, doesn’t mean they have sex with everyone. I wish it didn’t need to be said. Latte also reassures Almond that he likes him.
Next, we catch up to the cold open and the “wedding”. It’s now a coming-out party, with Peak’s Dad bringing Thanwa in. I guess this is Almond’s idea but still a surprise? Jane’s boyfriend shows up but she’s a girlfriend. Were the subtitles being gender specific in English but the Thai wasn’t? Yet another reason to learn Thai. Anyway, now Jane and Peak’s plot is Wedding Plan.
They get a group picture and we’re back at the knock-knock house, where you never know who will come knocking. The boys reminisce about how far they’ve come. They start a game of Spin the Bottle! The subtitles suck but everyone drinks as they bring up their couple hook-ups.
We end with a toast and cheers!
Realistic, funny, and relatable
These last episodes focused on the importance of love, support, communication, and honestly, things not being perfect.
It’s not that Thanwa would have been wrong to give up on Peak, especially when he wasn’t saying anything. But introverted, conflict-avoidant Peak needed friends more than anything to give him the bravery to risk losing his father. He needed his found family.
Luckily, his father understood. Can you imagine if he had no friends and his father didn’t understand?
And since Latte and Almond love each other, it’s not about having perfect sex. I liked that Peak and Thanwa’s advice focused so much on communication and feelings. Specific mechanics can come later, or be found on the internet.
This show had great characters, a great message, wonderful openness about sex and a satisfying ending focused on love. I enjoyed it.