Love Design EP 8 - Patreon Special

This was an (almost) complete victory lap. For the Eraside, Mind Space is first to pitch again – and Mind doesn’t use the concept by Jinta this time but uses her own idea – she proposes a Smart Hotel where modern technology is used to create the most luxurious hotel experience without using much staff to keep the privacy. Ahe is scolded by Thee for not using the design he stole from Jinta, but she maintains it’s what is best for the company. Aokbab, however, is just glad that they’re competing for real this time, and that Mind showed her own design skills, she praises her design while talking to Rin, but Rin is sure that their work is also amazing. She tells her to be confident – and Mind sees that. Then, it’s Aokbab and Rin’s turn. They show a completely different concept called “everything is possible” that blends in with nature, focusing on the best possible experience for the customer while restoring the planet, using trees to clean up air, while also using staff to care for the well-being if customers. In the end, both designs are in the lead, but Mr. Parat casts the deciding vote for Jinta. But due to some “unexpected events” the Eraside delays the signing of the contracts for some time. It turns out that Thee discredited Jinta by some gossip site that posted “Hot news” that were “shocking the industry” about Aokbab and Mind. Mind claims the she had nothing to do with it, but Aokbab states that the thing she regrets most in life is knowing someone like her. Prim gets the news as well, and she is worried about Rin, but can only support her with desserts. At Mind Space, Mind accuses Thee of being responsible for the rumor page, but he doesn’t think it’s big deal, and no one know that it’s his own page anyway. He told her since the first day that this is how the design industry works, and that she was the one who wanted to be successful and gain recognition. She resigns claiming she has made the wrong decision, but Thee thinks she won’t walk away from everything they have built. At Jinta, Rin asks if there’s any proof that Mind stole her design, but even if she got the original back, this would prove nothing. Then, Tertis comes in to show them a live stream by Mind. But before that, Vee also quits; Thee doesn’t want to let her go, but then, the company is shaken by Mind admitting that the used Aokbab’s design to win the competition ten years ago; more importantly, she exposes the business practices by Mind Space and kept proof of those – and sent the to the board of directors, who quickly fires Thee in response. Mind apologizes to Aokbab specifically and publicly. Aokbab and Rin hug each other, while the fired Thee gets a lawsuit from someone… …which comes from Jade, Prim’s friend, upon Pad’s request. He gets a coffee-making lesson from Prim in return. Then, the contract with the Eraside is signed. Jinta wants to celebrate, but Aokbab has to deal with Mind, first. She forgives her, saying everything is in the past now. We get another montage of Aokbab and Mind’s relationship, then Aokbab wants to know what she’ll be doing next, and Mind claims she will probably stay abroad for a while to rethink. Aokbab wishes her good luck, then, they part. Vee is out of a job, but Tertis assumes she’ll find another one really soon – perhaps at Jinta where she’ll do everything to get her hired. They kiss, and the kissing soon turns to more as they start undressing each other. We’re in the epilogue section now, and Rin and Aokbab are sitting at the beach on folding chairs. Aokbab thanks Rin for working with her, but more importantly for designing love for her. Rin remarks that “designing love” sounds nice, and Aokbab follows this up with a wordplay on her name which means “design”, which gets Rin to admit that she really loves designing – and Aokbab. Aokbab proposes that they’ll design their own love story from now on, and Rin happily agrees. Then, it’s a lively atmosphere at Jinta, where Vee is now working as well, and flirts with Tertis – until Rin tells them to tone it down. Yong proposes even a ban on office flirting, but obviously, Rin as the CEO’s girlfriend doesn’t support this. But they’re joking that him getting together with person standing next to him might. Then, Jade asks Prim to be his girlfriend, and she accepts. Pad also gets a potential girlfriend in client NhomPang, who wants him to help with her house. And Chin meets Blue, who just got dumped over a coffee and curses his ex loudly. He invites him to coffee at his tent. Finally, Aokbab is designing a home for Rin and herself, and invites Rin by saying she wants to hire a “master” architect for this, and asking for how much is her fee, offering her heart and body. How could Rin deny such an offer? 😊 There’s an extra scene in which they inspect a possible site for the house they designed, and they confess their love to each other. Then, a Feng Shui master arrives, hired by Aokbab upon recommendation by Pad. He finds the land fine – but asserts Aokbab and Rin must first marry within the year, or they’ll break up. Then, they announce a “special episode” dealing with this. ___ I found that the Aokbab/Mind flashback too long, but I’m fine with more “Love Design” as the show was rather short with only eight episodes. This (almost) finale delivered everything – winning the Eraside project, exposing Thee, closure for Aokbab and Mind, love for Tertis and Vee who are now working together – I was expecting, and I assume the special episode will deal more with Rin and Aokbab, fixing that they didn’t have much screentime in this one. 😉

can't wait for next ep <3

In another world, I'd be a strong advocate for Aokbab and Mind reconciling because they do have great chemistry. But the here and now after that type of betrayal there's no coming back from that. So moving forward without looking back is always what's best for your own peace of mind.

There's two more special episodes I think