Ch. 1Double Pupils
Key Plot Points and Events
- Shi Yi, a 16-year-old with congenital cataracts (Double Pupils), visits the hospital for his sixth check-up. He reports seeing blue and red pupils and special characters in his eyes, but the doctor attributes this to hallucinations due to stress.
- Dr. Zhao, after Shi Yi leaves, laments that in ancient times, people with Double Pupils were considered saints, but in modern times, they're seen as oddities.
- Shi Yi, on his way home, overhears people's reactions to his sunglasses and learns about Dr. Zhao's knowledge of ancient texts mentioning Double Pupils.
- At home, Shi Yi discovers changes in his eyes: blue and red pupils, and a panel with information about his new abilities, including 'Traversal' to another world.
Character Developments
- Shi Yi: Starts to accept and understand his unique condition, decides to explore his new abilities.
- Dr. Xu: Remains professional and practical, focusing on medical evidence rather than superstition.
- Dr. Zhao: Shows knowledge of ancient texts, believes in the significance of Double Pupils, but is dismissed by Dr. Xu.
Significant Themes
- The perception and treatment of 'otherness' or difference in society.
- The contrast between ancient and modern views on unique physical traits.
- The discovery of one's true self and abilities.
Character Interactions
- Shi Yi and Dr. Xu: The doctor-patient relationship, with Dr. Xu providing professional care and Shi Yi politely accepting it.
- Shi Yi and the public: Shi Yi overhears people's reactions to his sunglasses, highlighting societal attitudes towards his condition.
- Shi Yi and his reflection: Shi Yi accepts and decides to explore his new abilities, marking a turning point in his self-awareness.