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So much of "enemies to lovers" romance media often brush past the rivals/enemies part. It can even comes across as a non-issue to the main characters, but here you see it in little moments and it's very defining of their relationship. The gym scene, the rooftop conversation when Ilya said "but it went to you", the running up the stairwell scene, the "you come here, no you come here" scene and it all makes it more special.

I'm also impressed that they truly value the project and stand by it without having a weird vibe around it.

But most of all, I'm really happy to see their friendship. This is what we want to see, men who don't indulge in toxic masculinity and have close male friendships.

It'll honestly be really fucking sad if they take a step back because of how people have been treating them. Like let them live. Let them be close! Without making it some sort of a competition between the actors and ships.

I love the show so much! And really want it to stand the test of time, both as a show and friendships, so please let that happen for us