In this episode, Jasmine was still reeling on the fact she had been “fired” by Julian and is indignant in leaving the mansion but not after saying goodbye to the family. Then Julian fell ill so, like any romantic comedies anywhere, she has to take care of him. Of course, this gives them some nice “kilig” moments. Julian asked Jasmine to take care of him until he gets well as a payment for the things that he did for her, to which, we know she would agree. There was also a scene where Julian asked his secretary to check for weather reports to see if it will rain that day. Apparently, he was looking forward to be drenched again. They were already too comfortable with each other that they were bickering back and forth. Jasmine even changed his ring tone to monkey screech. It rang when Julian was in a meeting but NEVER put it on silent mode during a meeting, a cardinal sin in a country where everyone has a cell phone and knows how to use it. Talk about poetic license.
As predictable as my medications, this entitles us of more Anikka sightings. She goes where Julian goes and demands why was he too close to Jasmine in ways that she’s feeling jealous. Annika seemed to be a sweet girl, but she does give out an air of desperation so she is motivated to crash Julian and Jasmine’s “date”.
And then the rain indeed came.
Sure this episode is like the ones we’ve seen before though it is trying to be as refreshing as a romantic comedy should. Ironically, the scenes that I enjoyed most of all are the scenes where the two leads are not together. One of the scenes I enjoyed was the re-enactment of the famous water-throwing, Cherie Gil-trademarked scene from “Bituing Walang Ningning,” but this time it was with Jasmine and his grandfather was about to throw water at her and she ducked, only to be doused by the aunt from above. Hilarious.
One of the things that I thought the drama should have is that it should get the interest of the viewers regardless of who the lead was. In the Philippines, the leads are the most important part of a drama. I still have qualms of seeing actors in their early 20s playing characters that were supposed to be in their late 20s. I guess it’s all in the acting, as they say. It was one of the things that I found a bit awkward in the show where Gerald Anderson is playing a guy that is too young for his character.
Nevertheless, as the show progresses, he was getting the hang of his character especially the show getting in his “territory” that is the male romantic lead. He is no Richard Gutierrez in the suave sense of the word, but he has his unique charm. And compared to the past episodes, he is more comfortable in wearing his suit. This is where Richard leads way, way, behind his contemporaries. He owns the suit. And the women drop like flies in the summer.
And where the heck is Enchong Dee? Sure, I am still interested in the turn of events but I need my eye candy. He was just featured in one scene and that’s about it. As the story began to fixate on our two romantic leads, there should be some space for the other pretty ones. Jeffrey should better get a good stylist since he is about to become a model, or else.
As for the ladies, Kaye Brosas’ makeup is divine as usual. I am thinking of getting her outfit for my ball busting day. This is what I love with ABS-CBN shows, they know hot to dress their contravidas. We want our evildoers dressed to the nines and go to the gym. It builds the hate-you factor.
I do try to see this show as a separate show eventhough this is just the adaptation of the Korean one. Hence, I compared it less than I think I have to. I feel that the show has to establish its own quirky identity regardless if it is an original idea or not. And from it’s smashing success in the ratings, I feel that it was able to capture the Pinoy mindset.
