OK but getting into the heartstopper love. First of AMAZING, FABULOUS, BEAUTIFUL hsjsjak. The chemistry between the two main leads is PHENOMENAL.

But like can we talk about Tao for a second. As an aroace he is so relatable to me as a character. The overprotectiveness, the feeling of being left behind as people are getting into relationships, the feeling that you don't mean as much to your friends as they do to you...

Like I know he's not gonna end up aro with the way the show is hinting at him and Elle. Even I think they're too adorably cute together. (though i still headcanon him as heteroromantic ace)

But just the fact that he represented such a huge part of who I was as a person for such a long time... and still am a bit, the fact that they show such an emphasis on the importance of friendship and platonic relationships (he was literally more worried about Charlie when Elle was sitting right there) is just so DHSJQKAMAL.

As someone who, while being ok with romance, isn't overly fond of media that focuses solely on it... THIS (along with the whole Nick questioning his identity and Google searching which lets be honest is a such a common queer experience) is such a beautiful thing and has made this show a comfort watch even for me and SHUT UP I'M NOT CRYING YOU ARE!!!