It is not a simple thing to like someone, because... many times, we dare not say anything! "If first place is the only way to make you see me, then I will never lose to you before you fall in love with me." Zhou Shu Yi stared at the class report and saw Gao Shi De’s name above him again. He didn’t understand. He had always ranked second ever since Gao Shi De came into his life. For this reason, he was excited to go to college and parted ways. He hoped to never see Gao Shi De again. In college, he joined the swimming club and was revered by everyone. He was happily enjoying college life until Gao Shi De suddenly appeared at the swimming competition during their senior year. This made him wonder why Gao Shi De always followed him wherever he went. But little did he know that Gao Shi De had eyes for him and would never let him go.
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Both of these Japanese food productions center around 2 male leads who live together and already have a distinct way of life and dynamic together that doesn't really change through the course of the story, as the plot conflict doesn't deal with their relationship to each other. The leads enthusiastic about food in both stories, with the highlight of their day being eating together for dinner (or occasionally breakfast).
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Both are incredible Japanese dramas that focus on a gay couple in the most sweetest and wholesome way possible.

The biggest similarity is the fact that both dramas have no toxic tropes at all and are instead realistic and respectful in their depiction of a gay couple in Japanese society. The couple isn't fetishised at all and can be seen as positive representatives in normalising LGBTQ+ content.

The biggest difference would be that Cherry Magic focusses on the couple falling in love while KNT depicts the couple's everyday life living together.
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It is not a simple thing to like someone, because... many times, we dare not say anything! "If first place is the only way to make you see me, then I will never lose to you before you fall in love with me." Zhou Shu Yi stared at the class report and saw Gao Shi De’s name above him again. He didn’t understand. He had always ranked second ever since Gao Shi De came into his life. For this reason, he was excited to go to college and parted ways. He hoped to never see Gao Shi De again. In college, he joined the swimming club and was revered by everyone. He was happily enjoying college life until Gao Shi De suddenly appeared at the swimming competition during their senior year. This made him wonder why Gao Shi De always followed him wherever he went. But little did he know that Gao Shi De had eyes for him and would never let him go.
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It is not a simple thing to like someone, because... many times, we dare not say anything! "If first place is the only way to make you see me, then I will never lose to you before you fall in love with me." Zhou Shu Yi stared at the class report and saw Gao Shi De’s name above him again. He didn’t understand. He had always ranked second ever since Gao Shi De came into his life. For this reason, he was excited to go to college and parted ways. He hoped to never see Gao Shi De again. In college, he joined the swimming club and was revered by everyone. He was happily enjoying college life until Gao Shi De suddenly appeared at the swimming competition during their senior year. This made him wonder why Gao Shi De always followed him wherever he went. But little did he know that Gao Shi De had eyes for him and would never let him go.
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It is not a simple thing to like someone, because... many times, we dare not say anything! "If first place is the only way to make you see me, then I will never lose to you before you fall in love with me." Zhou Shu Yi stared at the class report and saw Gao Shi De’s name above him again. He didn’t understand. He had always ranked second ever since Gao Shi De came into his life. For this reason, he was excited to go to college and parted ways. He hoped to never see Gao Shi De again. In college, he joined the swimming club and was revered by everyone. He was happily enjoying college life until Gao Shi De suddenly appeared at the swimming competition during their senior year. This made him wonder why Gao Shi De always followed him wherever he went. But little did he know that Gao Shi De had eyes for him and would never let him go.
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Both shows put a strong focus on the preparation of one specific dish per episode. There is a bit more actual plot to Kinou Nani Tabeta? but I think the food part still plays a major role.
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if you want to watch adult people's love, you should check these series + there's not people just for romance, they have work and family like real life.... in Plus Minus, both me leads are lawyer, in Kinou Nani Tabeta, one of them is lawyer. They're both enjoyable shows with great acting + chemistry in Plus Minus is chefs kiss
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A man killed himself. Due to his death, three of his former classmates from art school, reunite for the first time in a long while. These three people have connections to the man in different ways, including his ex-girlfriend, the manager of a rugby club where the man played, and his ex-boyfriend. While struggling with their own lives, these three people begin to meet and have meals together.

Oda Chiharu worked as a designer for a company she has long coveted to work for, but, due to bullying by her boss, she quit her job. She finds pleasure in cooking and serving her food to other people. When she is alone, she often eats food from the convenience store. Nakamura Seiko works in the PR department for a cosmetics company. Being influence by her family, she has grown up with the idea that marriage is mandatory and not optional. She now has a strong desire to marry, but her fiancé, who works in the same department, suddenly breaks off their engagement.

Amagai Eiji worked as a designer for an advertising agency, but he was suddenly transferred to the sales department. He doesn’t know what he wants to do anymore. He is a gay man, but he hasn't revealed his sexual orientation to his parents.
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Both are slice of life, food centered BLs with a similar vibe, but the contrast that one is a steady and stable relationship and the other is one that has broken up.
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Both are slice of life Japanese dramas in which the leads cook for each other. In both, one lead is closeted or hasn't come to terms with his sexuality, while the other is open about it.
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Both focus on adults/young adults and portray LGBT relationships in a more realistic, non-fetishized way, touching on real issues and portraying real lives (or as close to real as a drama can get).
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Two very warm dramas that focus on food and cooking for each other and how food can be a wonderful love language between a couple. Both dramas bring comfort and joy between two people who share a love for food as well as a love for each other. These dramas feel like home.
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Although both dramas have a different story and plot, they have three very big similarities.

The first one is that both shows depict a non-toxic gay relationship in a respectful way with no fetishisation.

The second similarity is that within this gay relationship, one of them is confident in their sexuality and is not afraid to hide it whereas the other is a bit more self-conscious and does not feel as if they are ready to be 'out' in public.

This then leads to the third similarity, where the couple navigates through societal issues to better understand one another.

Both are great and if you love one, you'll most likely enjoy the other :)
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Both couples bond through meals and cooking, and at the same time they tell a realistic story of LGBTQ+ couples in Japan. Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna is sweeter and slow burn, Kinou Nani Tabeta is more humorous and the main characters are already living together. They're both worth watching, very comforting and healing! <3
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