you’re my earth

You're Barth's one and only beloved.

so far away, but still so near…

God I love Aou's ability to emote with his eyes. You can see the shift here so clearly from soft concern and empathy to righteous fury and protectiveness. You know exactly what Rome's character is thinking and I won't be surprise if this is the point where Rome decides he's got to fucking do something about the absolute mess that is going on, while before when he spoke to Raffy and gave advice "just as a friend" you can tell he mostly felt it wasn't his place to step in.

Only Friends Dream On // Episode 10

Raffy at his lowest moment; still expecting to be ridiculed, only to be met with more empathy and love than he’s ever been given before.

It’s a huge moment for him.

Disbelief

2. Anger

3. Agony

“Will you just stop already?! Have you had enough? Will you stop doing things for Jack? No matter what you do, he won’t see your worth.”

ONLY FRIENDS: DREAM ON ; EPISODE 8

BONUS FOR EXTRA HEARTBREAK:

BTS on Hot Ones!

I think... I'm top-tier myself.

AOU THANABOON as ROME ONLY FRIENDS: DREAM ON (2026)