#ongoingbl

1) Pran's mom's manipulation. Pran had been brought up with the idea that this rivalry is their destiny, that they're simply born that way. Pran, despite all the damage it had done to him, doesn't seem to question his parent's rules and restrictions yet.

"If we know how it ends, isn't it better not to start at all?"

He accepts them as a fact of life, a truth, fate. Although both families are deeply invested in this rivalry, only of them has instilled this deep rooted anxiety in their son, this belief that it is right and inevitable. He doesn't want the ill-fated cycle of separation and pain repeating again. He'd rather have Pat as his enemy than not have him at all.

"I should take a break. It still hurts"

2) The complex relationship of Pat and Pran. Pran and Pat's relationship has had me fascinated big time. Despite being in love, they aren't lovers. Despite occasionally being friendly, they aren't friends. Despite constantly being at odds, they aren't enemies. Pran and Pat having kept their relationship hidden under the guise of rivalry, a direct confrontation between the two was never required. Pran being the more sensitive one, was reluctant to admit that he had feelings for Pat. Moreover having kept his feelings hidden away for a long time, he had full control over his emotions

3) Pat not clearing the air between him and Pran regarding Ink. Although Pat had kissed him, still he was the one who had claimed that he likes Ink only a day ago. Moreover, Pat has always hidden his sincerity and commitment behind the goofy tone of his. The goofiness in his tone, might have made Pran question his actions, commitment and sincerity.

Pat in my perception is not someone who' ll pretend to be oblivious of Pran's feelings ( teasing equates to oblivion for me , since Pat as a person , is pretty sincere in everything he does for Pran. Others might not agree with me on this one, I know) had he known it for sure. He's always high on his emotions, and does what he feels like. He would obviously act upon it if he knew for sure that Pran loves him.

Moreover Pat is a person whose actions speak louder than words. He would never arrange for an elaborate proposal or do other sweet things. He just treasured his guitar for years( pran's name was written on it, so he never cared about what their parents think),kept their telephone cans.

A few observations regarding episode 3

Pat goes onto tease Pran about missing him at least 2-3 times in the episode

"If you miss me, don't knock just come in"

"Yes , I'm going , don't miss me" ( library scene)

Given the person Pat is , it is easy for Pran to shrug it off as a joke. Pat's teases meant that he had himself longed for Pran during those three years that he was gone. He's just trying to gauge his POSITION and IMPORTANCE in Pran's life since he was gone for 3 years.

"Are you this nosy with your other friends as well?"

But since he hasn't come to terms with his own feelings, teasing is the only thing he does for now.

Another was the bus stop building scene

Pran: "Do you think they'll like it?"

Pat:" Yes they will, because I do"