I don't like straight actors playing M/M parts, mostly because they get so leery about appearing in sequels, and it ends up tanking any hopes of a good series getting a longer life.

@Rozzychan pointed out a video in which the CEO of #Strongberry laments the paradox of casting straight actors in successful series and the difficulty of getting them to return:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MF5vl0_16k

Do you hate money? Do you hate success? Just fucking commit, you cowards.

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#Strongberry, the studio that creates #ChocoMilkShake, are masters of the short format queer story. They've had years to practice, and while their early attempts can sometimes be awkward, they're steadily refining their craft.

For an example of a two-episode story that does more in <16 total minutes than many BL series do in 16 episodes, check out A First Love Story:

https://tinyurl.com/yrc5tc4w

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Hi, I'm Sarah. I do nerd stuff for money, but who cares. I'm a #transfem woman who's into cis men. I like watching cute boys have big feelings and kiss about it. I'm a #FandomOld.

I have survived some crazy shit. Don't be trifling.

I ship a growing list:
- #Nagron #Spartacus
- #mdzs #theuntamed #wangxian #songxiao
- #shl #WordOfHonor #wenzhou
- #KinnPorsche #VegasPete
- #ChocoMilkShake #Strongberry
- #UntilWeMeetAgain #OhmFluke
- #BetweenUs #BounPrem

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Thanks for the rec.

I have been looking at #Strongberry ever since I started watching Choco Milk Shake. I find the company interesting as it is a small production company that specializes in #bl and #gl content for streaming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MF5vl0_16k

I found this story cute, but kind of bare bones. More an outline than a story. I liked how it showed going to the army as a impetus for action. The friends to lovers trope threw me at first because I first thought they might be brothers.

I am totally smitten by A First Love Story, from Strongberry. Less than 16 minutes combined, each episode does in 8 minutes what other shows struggle to accomplish in 8 hours. It's so sweet!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ES2V0XVzw

#Strongberry #AFirstLoveStory