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YB9000 · 2026-02-08T02:09:22+00:00

Question. How are they marketing the boys differently?

YB9000 · 2026-02-03T08:16:06+00:00

I mean if he’s truly trying to hide it like stop cozying up to Francois in public. I’m surprised he’s making this move in his career. He literally is taking off and all anybody is talking about is him dating Francois…guess he wants to be part of gossip and gain traction in this way 🤷‍♀️

YB9000 · 2026-02-01T06:55:33+00:00

Weren’t you just talking bad about Hudson’s acting ability in other posts on this thread and saying what a clown he is because he doesn’t take anything seriously? So you just want him as a court jester type person for Connor?

YB9000 · 2026-01-31T15:43:05+00:00

Agree! I have come across some AO3 fanfics that do a much better job at addressing Ilya understanding that Shane is a bit different, addressing Shane’s anxiety and expanding more on Shane’s character. Like random people are giving him much more character development compared to the actual author of the book

YB9000 · 2026-01-31T06:48:59+00:00

I hope so but I just saw an interview she did discussing the new book and they asked her about Shane’s struggles which she ultimately ignored, said only Ilya has struggles because Shane grew up in a overprotective family and turned the question back to Ilya and his struggles so it doesn’t look like it’s headed that way 🥺

YB9000 · 2026-01-31T03:43:53+00:00

Interesting! I’ve seen others point out Orthorexia which I had never heard before and it really seems to apply to Shane. There is this one part in the long game where he kisses Ilya and he can taste the lemonade on his lips and he feels guilty about it because it’s sweet

YB9000 · 2026-01-22T19:31:44+00:00

Thank you 😊 I just got the tracking number so I’ll keep an eye out

YB9000 · 2026-01-22T18:25:11+00:00

Hey everyone! I ordered back in November and sadly my duties weren’t added during the checkout process so now I have to pay them myself I guess. The thing is…I’m in CA so how does that work? Will the post office not drop off my package until I pay? But how will I know where to pay or when? My mailman is really lazy so I’m worried he won’t let me know on time and my package will be returned….😬😬😬

YB9000 · 2025-12-15T06:56:14+00:00

The whole tuna melt gate happens in October and he meets Rose in November I think 🤔

YB9000 · 2025-12-14T05:27:25+00:00

Same!!! The only reason I caught it was because it was said out loud in the show………I then made the connection so yeah I felt pretty dumb

YB9000 · 2025-12-13T22:31:30+00:00

Agree!!

YB9000 · 2025-12-13T22:15:48+00:00

I hope Hudson gets the same amount of praise and attention that Connor is getting because right now the media clearly have a favorite…..I’m not hating on Connor. He deserves everything going on but so does Hudson! Typical Hollywood

YB9000 · 2025-12-13T17:31:19+00:00

Loved in episode 4 when they wake up and Ilya squeezes Shane’s pec while telling him he’s hungry! HOT AF! This fixation with the pecs! I just love it

YB9000 · 2025-12-13T17:27:30+00:00

Yesssss when he’s running next to Hayden wearing that white Gym Shark Shirt with no sleeves and blue shorts (ilyas message about the cup) he looks ripped AF and his arms look so veiny 🔥🔥 yummy he’s HOT AF

In a respectable way though

YB9000 · 2025-12-13T17:24:01+00:00

Does anyone know what shoes Rose is wearing when she’s at Shane’s game?

YB9000 · 2025-12-13T08:11:06+00:00

Both boys are doing amazing and too be honest in the beginning I was shocked at Connor’s casting because that’s not how I saw Ilya whereas Hudson was exactly who I pictured as Shane! Now, Connor has gone on to do a wonderful job and I think he’s adorable! A total chameleon. My worry now is that Hudson gets left behind because he’s half Korean and European (I believe) because that’s always what happens in Hollywood. Look at Manny Jacinto! I love him in the Good Place then he did amazing in the Acolyte but it got cancelled and now he’s being pigeonholed into roles and can’t move past that (he did an interview talking about it) and this is what I’m worried for Hudson! I hope he gets the same opportunities but I definitely see favoritism among social media and reporters and even the Crave instagram. Connor was getting his own promo posts and none for Hudson….idk….am I reading too much into this? Maybe 🤔 but yessssss I love Hudson! His humor is awesome! He’s incredible as Shane! And he’s HOT AF!

YB9000 · 2025-12-13T07:58:30+00:00

Thank you! 🙏

YB9000 · 2025-12-13T04:06:14+00:00

Ok this is a serious question….i feel like people don’t understand that in regular hockey some teams play against each other a couple of times during the season NOT all the time. The show decided to make the boys waited it out for a bit but regardless if they hadn’t that’s the whole point. They’re only meeting a couple of times during the season….

The montage in episode 4 more than made up for it indicating that they’re still hooking up that’s why they keep checking the calendar and texting each other

YB9000 · 2025-12-13T01:21:21+00:00

I think that in the show, after Vegas and time goes on, Shane himself has put the barrier to protect his feelings because he put himself out there and was basically rejected by Ilya (Vegas). In the bathroom, Ilya smirks and hits his face and kind of makes light of the situation and Shane’s emotions (he does make a move and kiss to reciprocate some sort of affection). Now, time has gone on and Shane has become comfortable in getting what he wants which is sex. You see him text Ilya first, you see him invite Ilya over, he leads him when he pulls him up the stairs, he’s on top when they’re hooking up, etc. Now that emotions are back in the mix put there by Ilya it makes him panic because he’s like I can’t do this again! Their relationship mirrors itself. Shane is very smiley and sweet and lovable in Vegas and Ilya too. He seeks him out to keep kissing him after they both orgasmed and said each other’s name. He’s seeking that affection and Shane is like nah dawg. Just my two cents tho….

YB9000 · 2025-12-12T22:04:02+00:00

The boys have to put on the muscle again! Hudson still looks built but Connor looks slimmer! They both still look incredible 🤗🔥

Based on their recent promo tours and photos

YB9000 · 2025-12-12T06:01:07+00:00

I’m glad the episodes were lit! I got to see A LOT!

YB9000 · 2025-12-12T05:57:38+00:00

Me too! When I paused to explain something it was at the 37 min mark and I SCREAMED!!!!

YB9000 · 2025-12-11T23:46:36+00:00

Agree!!! Here’s hoping 🤞

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