Phantom Thief: There Are Still Three Episodes?!

Hey everyone, this is the first set of the popular new drama "The Rise of Phantom Thief Luming". Today, let's take a look at episode 5... What, you say there are still three episodes left?

The Phantom Thief Luming airs every Sunday at 10:00 AM on Sky Dome City TV. If you missed it, please check the official website for a rebroadcast. Thank you.

Okay, without further ado, let's interview the actors!

First, let's talk about the lead actress, who is both beautiful and powerful—Miss Chen Xilumeng!

"Hmm?" The phantom thief, who was eating her lunchbox, was a little confused when a microphone and camera were suddenly shoved in her face. Only after her manager, Ai-chan, gave her a frantic look did she remember that she had a TV interview today. So she quickly swallowed her food, took out a handkerchief to elegantly wipe her mouth, and began to answer a series of questions from the reporter.

"Hello, Luming Lady, what is your reason for wanting to star in this drama?"

"Because it's very interesting. By the way, let me make this clear in advance: if you dare to ask any random questions, or take any part of my answer to create hype or gain traffic from me, I guarantee I will sue the newspaper you work for until it goes bankrupt, or a whole bunch of them."

As she spoke, Luming Lady gestured for the sweating reporter to look over there. A middle-aged man wearing glasses was sitting in a chair reading a book. At first glance, he seemed unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, one would discover that he exuded a powerful aura, commanding respect without being angry.

Teacher Luo Xiang, legal advisor for Mihoyo Idol Agency, makes his appearance!

"Uh, okay, okay, please don't worry, I'm also a fan of Luming, that kind of thing will never happen... I hope the editor-in-chief will think twice before acting." The reporter was inwardly screaming, "Holy crap! "Luming's treacherous smile had almost scared him to death.

"Which character in the show do you like the most, Luming?"

"Myself~♪"

"There are many difficult action scenes in the film. Were they all performed by Luming herself?"

"Only the weak use Stands, but I'm strong~♪"

"Some people believe that the newly introduced detective teenager Kolschi is involved in employing child labor. What does Luming think?"

"Uh, according to the story, Kolschi's little assistant is actually older than him... Oh no, spoiler!"

"Pfft! Ahem, 'The Rise of Phantom Thief Luming' has gained immense popularity since its release. What are Luming's thoughts on the reasons for this?"

"An excellent script, good-looking, no, dedicated actors, and reliable support staff... plus those viewers who want to see me give out perks?"

"Ahem! Luming Lady, please watch your words."

"Hey, isn't that the truth? Don't you want to?"

"To be honest, I really want to see Luming in other clothes... but Luming looks good in anything, and she even appears without makeup, which completely crushes most of the other actresses in the industry."

"Yes, I am indeed very charming. Quite a few people want me to get into their beds. I'm only 14 years old this year, you bunch of beasts. Luckily, I'm pretty good at fighting."

Inner monologue: My physical age is actually 11.

"Luming Lady, this is a live broadcast!"

"Huh? Oh, female students who want to be actresses, please take note, and male students, please listen up: if you want to get into the industry, either be well-behaved or be arrogant, otherwise..."

"Luming Lady! Did you encounter any difficulties during the filming process?"

Yes.

Could you briefly explain?

"That's right. As we all know, sufficient funding is an important factor in whether a drama can succeed. Before the official start of filming, the director encountered a small problem with funding... Basically, a very wealthy investor set a condition, requiring some 'minor changes' to the script."

"What do you mean by 'minor changes'?"

"Well, originally, 'The Rise of Phantom Thief Luming' was supposed to be a typical story of a max-level protagonist who dominates everything. The phantom thief is incredibly strong and resourceful, has many close friends, and later even wins over her former nemesis with her powerful personality, while also developing a complex relationship of friendship with the bumbling policeman and the dim-witted detective. I really liked the outline, but..."

"But what?"

"The investor requested that we add a male lead, also a phantom thief, and my partner..."

"Oh, is that all?"

"How could that be? The background setting is that he saved Luming's life when she was a child, so the phantom thief developed feelings for him... I'm sorry, I don't want to repeat it. As the actor who plays the role, I wholeheartedly reject this change. Moreover, I don't want this drama to become a romance anime."

Does Luming dislike romance dramas?

", , , , , , ...CP, , , , !"

PS: Luming Lady beat him up in front of everyone, and secretly asked Natasha to take care of him. He was shot multiple times in the back and judged to have committed suicide.

"Uh, thank you so much, Luming Lady, for sharing your knowledge. Shall we ask the next question?"

Luming's Courtyard —

Cosmo turned on the TV and sat on the sofa with Griseo to watch "The Rise of Phantom Thief Luming," which airs every Sunday morning at 10:00.

"Cosmo, we finally appeared in episode 4. Hmm, why are the viewers saying you're 'five years minimum, death penalty maximum'?" Griseo's small eyes were full of big questions.

Cosmo: "...(What should I do? I just like children. Griseo and I are more like siblings. I really don't have those kinds of thoughts. Besides, when I was acting, I was portraying how I usually interact with Griseo... I absolutely can't let Griseo know the deeper meaning of this sentence!) It's nothing."

"Oh." Griseo didn't press further and quietly stared at the screen. Cosmo breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

The story of "The Rise of Phantom Thief Luming" is set in a high-tech city in Shenzhou. The protagonist is a girl Beth, who seems to be just an ordinary high school student with a cute personality, but her true identity is actually the mysterious Phantom Thief Luming.

Her motives for becoming a phantom thief are unclear, and all her actions seem to be based solely on her whims. She belongs to the Chaotic Good faction. She can both outwit the police Officer Nakamori without hesitation when he accidentally falls from a building in his haste to make the arrest.

Even after rescuing Officer Nakamori, the surrounding police officers all pointed their guns at her.

After four episodes, viewers have developed multiple perspectives on this phantom thief: Mischief Maker acts on her whims, a judge lurking in the shadows...

Besides the female lead, several other main characters have appeared in the show so far:

Genius rookie police officer: Casey, nicknamed "Dumb Cop" by Miss Thief, seems dull and carefree, but is actually incredibly intelligent and has strong action capabilities.

Mysterious private detective Kolschi possesses both exceptional deductive and martial arts skills. He seems to have a grudge against the Phantom Thief and has been dedicated to tracking her down. He officially debuts in the third episode as a case consultant hired by the police, establishing a cooperative relationship with them, but he doesn't get along with Casey.

It's worth mentioning that, for unknown reasons, Kolschi took in a little girl and fostered her at his agency. When viewers learned of this, they all expressed envy and jealousy, after all, Little Griseo was just too cute... Of course, the viewers' attention was mainly on Luming.

Underground intelligence dealer: Padoru, a cat lover with a vast intelligence network. For the right price, there's nothing she can't find out. She's friends with the phantom thief. Beth always buys information from her before each operation.

The mechanic whose real name is unknown: Miss Phantom Thief's equipment supplier, she has not yet officially appeared in the series, only revealing her voice via phone in the second episode. She sounds like a grumpy middle-aged woman.

(Lobster Doctor, recording remotely: ****, you **** are the middle-aged woman, your whole family are **** middle-aged women! This genius is clearly the ultimate, invincible, cute young beauty!!!)

The butler, whose real name is not worth mentioning: Ais's guardian, who takes care of her daily needs. Judging from the flashback shown in episode four, the butler adopted and raised Luming when she was a child. Although he is usually very irritable, in just one episode, the audience saw a loving father who was heartbroken by his rebellious daughter... Something seems a little off?

( In the Luming's Courtyard— )

"Hey uncle, look! You're on TV! Wow, it's like you're playing yourself!"

"Hey you little brats, shut up! If you're going to make a scene, just watch TV properly. If you keep making noise, I'll call your parents to come pick you up and take you home to do your homework!"

The suspected mastermind: Brother Dawei makes a guest appearance.

In addition to the above-mentioned characters, there is also Ais, who is played by Miyouhime and Lingyi Niang. She makes a cameo appearance in each episode and is also a potential Kidnapping.

The main information released in the first few episodes is that Ais is an artificial human created by a mysterious organization. She escaped from the organization due to an accident of unknown cause and was found and taken in by the butler.

To uncover her origins, Ais, relying on her childhood memories and various intelligence sources, pinpointed the mysterious organization's target and began operating in Sky Dome City as the Phantom Thief Luming, thus drawing their attention.

Author's Note—

I'm very sorry, I'm not in the mood to write today, so I'll stop here.

By the way, regarding "The Rise of Phantom Thief Luming," I will release related plot details in the side stories later, or in an episodic episode like in the first one. In short, the Silly Loli won't forget this pseudonym.

Ahem, now for the long-awaited preview of the next episode!

Next episode, "An anime series whose creators didn't even know what to name it because of its overly complex content": The Last Guardian.

The earth trembles, all living beings are terrified, and the Poet Shore, representing the element of earth, makes its official debut!

Guided by Stardust once again, Luming embarked on a journey to find the Five-Dimensional Sisters, but this time, she didn't know how to make a decision.

"... No, come near me."

The stones formed the shape of a girl, blocking their way.

The monstrous hammer, so out of place with the girl's petite frame, was covered in bright red marks, causing the three members of the Five Dimensions to shrink in shock.

This was not due to interference from anyone, but rather an action taken by Shi'an according to his own will.

The unwavering heart of protection is about to crumble. This time, can Yuki save it?

Make your choice, future Schicksal Saintess and Anti-Entropy Saint. When human desires clash with the will of the planet, whose side will you stand on?

This is not a problem that can be solved by simply distinguishing between good and evil, nor is it something that can be resolved by killing a few people.

This is a trial you must go through, and also a great opportunity for you to personally experience the true meaning contained in the principles you use to educate others.

We can't change everyone, we can't save everything, but at least we can do something now.

Author's inner monologue: I just picked a song I liked from Poetry Shore's collection, and the title and lyrics are so perfectly suited to what I'm about to write!