Do you remember the romance of yesteryears? When it involved a lot of hugs, cheek kisses, sweet gestures, and not-yet cheesy lines? Maybe not. In many ways, MSP was a trip down the memory lane back to those days of schooling. And this is from someone who hates going back to them. But I see it everywhere in the series- in the secret admiration, the gentle build-up of feelings, their smiles of happiness, their buddy gang. It's in the air.

MSP is the story of the school president and the guy he likes. Quite literally. They make us like them and root for them with all the fluff they ooze. Tinn and Gun, singly and together, are two balls of warmth that light up the screen from the moment they arrive. Gemini and Fourth are excellent casting choices for the story and the characters they play. Tinn and Gun need some softness and delicacy in their portrayal that Gem and Fourth bring to the table in tonnes.

But it's not just about them. Since Tinn is the school president to, well, everyone. He brings the rules to the music club, and solutions to the difficulties presented by the rules as well. "The rule doesn't stop me from hitting on you." Was it routine/expected/previously said? Yes. Did anyone else say it this way before? No. So, did I scream? Yes. This is the only example I remember. There are many others.

Gun needs an audience. Tinn becomes one. He needs to write a song. Tinn gives some advice (that he knows). He needs to be picked up and put back together. Tinn lends a shoulder. Their story is heartwarming and fulfilling.
Then there are the others in the music club who are each their own character and not Gun's sidekicks. The rough and gruff Sound, the constantly irritated Win, the shy and quiet Yo, the naughty Pat and the softie chef Por. Then there is Tiwson, the best wingman there ever is. Kajorn's small character is also not without its quips. He reminds me of Mr. Filch- always out to get the students. MSP is incomplete without them.

They are typical teenagers with dreams. They have typical troubles and typical fights. But they bond over BBQ Pork and music. They push each other up. After pulling each other down. They sink and sail together. Doing typical teenage stuff. Like lazing about one day before the competition, postponing practice to eat food first, bad grades, group studies, going on trips, getting caught lying, help their mate impress his girl. Does this remind you of anyone? Perhaps, yourself some years ago?
When they say boys will be boys, they mean this. (Please take a note) (Of course, this would have been true had this been a girls show as well).

I was done for when they danced for Nook. It was so lovely. I can't remember the last time it happened. See, it is possible to do the old school stuff without making it cringey. It is possible to say Guntaphon Jirawattanakhul while praying. It is possible to say they'd wait until after college for getting together. It is possible to ask to get married right in high school. It can make you swoon. And squeal. And yearn.

It's this depiction of teenage that is beautiful. They are not adults yet, and they do not behave or think as one. They are not kids anymore and do not behave or think as them either. There is hesitation, uncertainty and those moments of teen bravado that makes them bold enough for a minute to confess, spill the secrets, make a move, admit the truth. It's a delight to watch the show. Then there are the parents. Questioning themselves over their teen children, wondering if they were good enough, debating over what is right and wrong. I would have liked to see the mothers interact more. They look like they would have become good friends. It's ok, though, if that is left for us to imagine.

The songs and the music deserve a special mention. I liked them all, but most especially the Thank you and Rock and star. I did wonder if the homophobia in the last episode was necessary. But I liked how it was not added just for the sake of it. And how it was resolved. The tears in Mrs. Principal's eyes? Yes, perfect.

I thought nothing could trump Light on Me as far as school stories are concerned but I'm bowled over. It's a complete package - MSP - the story of Gun and Tinn. It reminds us of those love stories that begin in teenage with sweet rosy promises of "together forever". We perhaps looked back and laughed it all off as dumb shit. It was teen love, after all. But then they come true, and we are surprised. "They are still together? How did they make it work? What was in their love that it stood the test of time?" There are so many burning questions!

Like TinnGun or GunTinn?

I have one of my own. What of TiwsonPor?