Life after a confession isn’t always smooth sailing, and sometimes, it’s downright absurd.

Season 2 of I Became the Main Role in a BL picks up exactly where the first left off, only now the drama isn’t about “will they, won’t they,” it’s about “can they survive actually being in a relationship.” The confessions are out in the open, the tension has shifted, and we’re no longer in the honeymoon phase. Now, we’re deep in the chaotic emotional territory of new love, awkward growing pains, and communication breakdowns.

Yuichiro and Hajime are back, played once again by the ever-charming Abe Aran and the quietly magnetic Akutsu Nichika. Their chemistry is still strong, chaotic, messy, and endearing. But this season leans hard into sketch comedy over romantic progression, and while that works for some stories, it left me feeling like I Became the Main Role in a BL SS2 never really knew where it wanted to land.

Yes, it’s still funny. There are hilarious beats, like Yuichiro’s signature over-the-top fainting every time Hajime gets even a little steamy. (It shouldn’t work, but somehow, in this world, it does.) And there’s a charming cast of side characters, especially the introduction of Haibara Ryunosuke (Furuya Robin), who shakes up Hajime’s past, and Kuromiya Ryoga (Iwaya Shogo), Yuichiro’s ride-or-die friend with just enough ambiguity to stir the pot.

But six full episodes of constant miscommunication, circular jealousy, and zero real relationship growth starts to wear thin. What began as a clever way to explore the awkwardness of a new relationship quickly becomes the only narrative device, and it makes the emotional beats feel like they’re treading water instead of moving forward. Especially when Season 1 had already dealt with some of these same issues.

I found myself wanting more. More vulnerability, more honest conversation, and more attention paid to the fact that Yuichiro literally passes out every time intimacy is on the table. That deserved a little more emotional weight in the finale, not just as a gag but as a real part of his character’s fear and growth.

It’s not all frustration though. This series still has a big, beating heart at its center. Yuichiro and Hajime, despite the constant derailments, are characters I genuinely care about. There’s something tender in the way they see each other, even when they’re stumbling. They’ve already made me root for them once, and they do it again here, even if the payoff doesn’t quite match the setup.

In the end, I think I Became the Main Role in a BL SS2 would have benefitted from a shorter format. With fewer episodes, the miscommunication wouldn’t have felt so drawn out, and the humor wouldn’t have worn as thin. It’s still a fun watch if you’re in it for the laughs and love these characters. But if you’re hoping for deeper emotional payoff, you might find yourself wishing it had packed a little more punch.

That said, if chaotic BL comedy with just a dash of romance is your thing, this one might still win you over. Because for all its flaws, Season 2 stays true to its characters, and sometimes, that’s more than enough.

Check out both seasons now on GagaOOLala.

Rating- 3.5 out of 5