Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanwu decides to release the second episode of 'The Legend of Yan Emperor' after completing post-production.
• He reflects on his unusual method of collecting Incense Power (via uploads) compared to other deities.
• Xu Yanwu heads to St. Freya Academy, greeting Valkyrie students along the way.
• Yae Sakura is teaching swordsmanship to students, demonstrating a simple yet powerful technique.
• Xu Yanwu is bored in the infirmary while his video uploads. He wonders about Yae Sakura's teaching experience.
• The uploaded video gains traction, with viewers expressing surprise at its length and content.

Character Developments

• Xu Yanwu shows self-reflection and acceptance of his unique situation as a deity.
• Yae Sakura demonstrates patience and adaptability in teaching students, revealing her growth as an instructor.

Significant Themes

• The unusual path Xu Yanwu has taken as a deity, collecting Incense Power through uploads rather than traditional methods like building temples.
• The importance of fundamentals in swordsmanship, as shown through Yae Sakura's teachings.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanwu greets Valkyrie students on his way to the academy, showing a friendly demeanor.
• Yae Sakura interacts with her students, correcting their postures and demonstrating techniques, displaying her dedication to teaching.
• Xu Yanwu's internal monologue about Yae Sakura's teaching experience hints at their close relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanwu releases his film "The Legend of Yan Emperor" and receives a surge of Incense Power (faith power) from viewers.
• The film's protagonist, Lianshan (later revealed to be the Yan Emperor Jiang Zhu), is initially portrayed as weak and pathetic, causing viewers to question the protagonist's capabilities.
• The Jiang Family, an ancient lineage in the Divine Land, experiences sudden and violent tremors, which they cannot explain as they detect no Honkai Energy.

Character Developments

• Xu Yanwu: He feels satisfied with the amount of Incense Power he's received but decides to focus on absorbing it rather than watching the rest of his film.
• Lianshan/Jiang Zhu: Despite initial viewer skepticism, Lianshan's character is set up to grow and prove himself as the Yan Emperor.
• Jiang Fan Mi: She is a young, red-haired girl from the Jiang Family, recognized by the Shennong Ruler, and is currently mastering its use. She is dedicated to her practice and shows concern for her family's safety.

Significant Themes

• Perception vs. Reality: Viewers initially underestimate Lianshan based on his appearance and actions, only to realize he is the powerful Yan Emperor.
• Power and Responsibility: The Jiang Family's lineage and power come with the responsibility to protect and maintain balance in the Divine Land, as hinted by the head of the Jiang Family's concern about potential disasters.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanwu and the Audience: Xu Yanwu interacts with the audience through the bullet comments on his film, showing amusement and surprise at their reactions.
• Jiang Fan Mi and the Head of the Jiang Family: They discuss the recent tremors and her training with the Shennong Ruler, demonstrating their father-daughter bond and her dedication to her family's legacy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Shennong World-Creating Cauldron, buried deep underground, starts emitting light and causing tremors.
• Lianshan, who was in a decaying state within the cauldron, starts recovering as life force is injected into him.
• Fu Hua visits Xu Yanwu during lunch and brings him food. She sees Xu Yanwu working on the second episode of 'The Legend of Yan Emperor' comic, which features her.

Character Developments

• Lianshan: Regains vitality and returns to his original state within the Shennong Cauldron.
• Fu Hua: Shows kindness and consideration by bringing lunch to Xu Yanwu, indicating her growing attachment to him.
• Xu Yanwu: Struggles with his feelings for Fu Hua and tries to improve her role in his comic.

Significant Themes

• Revival and Renewal: Lianshan's recovery symbolizes the theme of revival and renewal, echoing Fu Hua's own transformation and growth.
• Connection and Belonging: Fu Hua's visit to Xu Yanwu highlights the growing connection between them and Fu Hua's desire to belong to his world.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanwu and Fu Hua: Fu Hua's visit shows her increasing interest in Xu Yanwu's life and work, while Xu Yanwu struggles with his feelings for her and his fear of her power.
• Fu Hua and the Comic: Fu Hua's curiosity about her appearance in the comic leads to a discussion about her past, hinting at a deeper connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist decides to take a day off from work to catch a train.
• The day is spent preparing for the journey, focusing on packing luggage.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates independence and responsibility in preparing for the trip.
• There's a hint of the protagonist's organized nature, as packing is shown to be a thoughtful process.

Significant Themes

• Preparation: The chapter emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation before a journey.
• Independence: The protagonist's decision to handle the travel arrangements independently is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with their work colleagues to inform them about taking a day off.
• There's a brief interaction with a family member or roommate, as the protagonist mentions they'll be away for a few days.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanwu mentions 'A Ji', a bird Fu Hua raised in the past, sparking her curiosity.
• Xu Yanwu recounts A Ji's history, revealing it was once mistaken for a chicken due to its size and nearly became a meal.
• Fu Hua and Xu Yanwu share a meal; Fu Hua prepared spicy diced meat based on Xu Yanwu's taste preference.
• Xu Yanwu uses his powers to summon an illusion of A Ji for Fu Hua to see.

Character Developments

• Fu Hua shows she still cares for Xu Yanwu's preferences, remembering his fondness for spicy food.
• Xu Yanwu reveals he has powers to create illusions.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and change (A Ji's transformation, Xu Yanwu's age).
• Memory and the past (Fu Hua trying to recall A Ji).
• Connection through shared history (Fu Hua and Xu Yanwu's bond over A Ji).

Character Interactions

• Fu Hua and Xu Yanwu share a friendly and comfortable interaction while eating together.
• Xu Yanwu patiently explains A Ji's history to Fu Hua, showing care and patience.
• Fu Hua shows consideration for Xu Yanwu's preferences, demonstrating their closeness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanwu shares stories about A Ji, a bird from five thousand years ago, with Fu Hua.
• A Ji's appearance changes from handsome and mighty to plump and cute after being overfed by Lianshan.
• Cang Xuan, along with others, creates a fitness plan for A Ji to help it slim down.
• Fu Hua and Xu Yanwu spend their lunch break talking, and Fu Hua decides to visit him again the next day.

Character Developments

• Fu Hua: Shows curiosity and enthusiasm in learning about the past, feels happy after hearing Xu Yanwu's stories.
• Xu Yanwu: Becomes excited and eager after Fu Hua agrees to visit him again.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Honkai and its impact on human history.
• The importance of preserving and sharing memories and stories.

Character Interactions

• Fu Hua and Xu Yanwu: They bond over shared stories and meals, with Fu Hua expressing her happiness at their interaction, leading her to promise to visit again.
• Yuno: Though not directly interacting with others in this chapter, she reflects on her past beliefs and the reality of the Honkai's impact on the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuno learns about the Honkai disaster and her designation as a Pseudo-Herrscher.
• She attends classes at St. Freya Academy, learning about Honkai and observing her classmates: Kiana, Raiden Mei, and Bronya.
• Yuno visits Xu Yanwu in the infirmary, and they discuss her ability control training.

Character Developments

• Yuno struggles with her identity and the reality of the Honkai disaster, feeling lost and questioning her humanity.
• Kiana and Bronya are shown to have similar study habits as Yuno remembers, often sleeping in class.
• Xu Yanwu remains supportive and encouraging of Yuno's abilities, comparing them to the Five Elements of the Divine Land.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-discovery: Yuno grapples with her new identity as a Pseudo-Herrscher and her place in the world.
• The Honkai disaster: The historical facts about the Honkai serve as a grim reminder of the ongoing threat.
• Mentorship and guidance: Xu Yanwu's support and belief in Yuno's abilities highlight the importance of mentorship.

Character Interactions

• Yuno observes her classmates, noting changes in Raiden Mei's personality and remembering her past interactions with Kiana and Bronya.
• Yuno interacts with Xu Yanwu, who continues to support and guide her, discussing her ability control training.
• Welt Yang, the teacher, scolds Kiana and Bronya for sleeping in class, showing his concern for their academic performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuno, under Xu Yanwu's guidance, regains her power and learns to control it more effectively.
• Xu Yanwu assigns Yuno homework to nurture seeds into fruiting plants as a means to improve her control over her powers.
• Xu Yanwu and Yuno spend the afternoon cultivating strawberries, resulting in a bucket full by the end of the day.
• Xu Yanwu plans to distribute the strawberries among his acquaintances, including Fu Hua, Kiana, and keeps some for himself.
• Theresa, reviewing academy duties, allocates a plot of vacant land to Xu Yanwu as per his request.

Character Developments

• Yuno begins to understand and gain control over her powers, marking a significant step in her growth.
• Xu Yanwu demonstrates his knowledge and experience in guiding Yuno, showing his dedication as a teacher.
• Theresa shows her responsibility in managing academy affairs, despite her complaints about Xu Yanwu's unusual request.

Significant Themes

• Learning and growth: Yuno's journey in understanding and controlling her powers.
• Guidance and mentorship: Xu Yanwu's role in helping Yuno develop her abilities.
• Responsibility and duty: Theresa's commitment to her role in managing the academy.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanwu and Yuno: Teacher-student interaction, with Xu Yanwu guiding Yuno in her powers and assigning her homework to improve her skills.
• Xu Yanwu and Theresa: Theresa's interaction with Xu Yanwu is shown through her thoughts, expressing her confusion and slight annoyance at his unusual request.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanwu brings strawberries, and the girls enthusiastically decide to make strawberry cake together.
• They end up eating all the strawberries meant for the cake, leading to Mei offering to make the cake instead.
• Xu Yanwu shares that Raiden Mei's father has been bailed out by Cocolia, but she can't meet him yet due to her unstable Herrscher power.
• Xu Yanwu receives a call from Theresa about allocating land for a beneficial project for the Valkyries.

Character Developments

• Kiana, Himeko, and Bronya show their enthusiasm and impulsiveness by eating all the strawberries.
• Mei demonstrates her responsibility and patience by offering to make the cake after the strawberries are gone.
• Xu Yanwu shows his caring nature by sharing Raiden Mei's father's situation and encouraging her progress as a Valkyrie.
• Xu Yanwu also displays his leadership and responsibility by discussing a beneficial project with Theresa.

Significant Themes

• Enthusiasm and impulsiveness vs responsibility and patience.
• Family and personal growth (Raiden Mei's desire to see her father and Xu Yanwu's support for her).
• Leadership and responsibility (Xu Yanwu's discussion with Theresa about the beneficial project).

Character Interactions

• Kiana, Himeko, and Bronya interact playfully with Xu Yanwu while making the cake.
• Mei interacts responsibly with Xu Yanwu, showing her maturity and understanding.
• Xu Yanwu interacts with Mei as a mentor and with Theresa as a leader discussing a project.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanwu offers to build on the empty lot, which the academy can't afford to develop.
• He plans to visit Theresa that night to discuss it.
• Xu Yanwu reassures Theresa that he doesn't need the academy's funds.
• He hints at building something other than a house, but doesn't reveal what.
• Xu Yanwu leaves instructions with Mei about her relationship with Kiana.
• Theresa takes Xu Yanwu to see the empty lot, revealing its proximity to the planned new Valkyrie dormitory.

Character Developments

• Xu Yanwu shows confidence in his abilities and willingness to help the academy.
• Mei considers her relationship with Kiana and her acceptance as a Herrscher.
• Theresa demonstrates her dedication to her duties and the academy's development.

Significant Themes

• Xu Yanwu's resourcefulness and determination to help, despite the academy's financial constraints.
• Mei's self-acceptance and her growing feelings for Kiana.
• Theresa's responsibility and commitment to the academy's growth.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanwu reassures Mei about her relationship with Kiana and offers his support.
• Xu Yanwu and Theresa banter playfully, with Xu Yanwu trying to bribe Theresa with gifts.
• Theresa shows concern about Xu Yanwu's intentions regarding the empty lot.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanwu reveals his plan to transform the empty lot into Yae Shrine, a place of legend that blesses lovers with happiness and prosperity.
• Xu Yanwu transforms into a giant and begins digging a hole, claiming it's the foundation for moving a mountain to create Yae Shrine.
• Theresa is confused and bewildered by Xu Yanwu's actions.

Character Developments

• Xu Yanwu: Demonstrates his strength and determination by planning to move a mountain. Reveals his knowledge of local legends and his desire to create a place of happiness and prosperity.
• Theresa: Shows her curiosity and confusion about Xu Yanwu's plans. Remains skeptical but intrigued by his actions.

Significant Themes

• Legend and reality: Xu Yanwu brings a local legend to life, blurring the line between myth and reality.
• Transformation and growth: Xu Yanwu's transformation into a giant symbolizes his ability to take on monumental tasks and overcome challenges.
• Love and prosperity: The legend of Yae Shrine emphasizes the theme of love and the desire for a happy, fulfilling life.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanwu and Theresa: Xu Yanwu teases Theresa, who remains suspicious of his intentions. Their interaction is playful yet informative, with Theresa questioning Xu Yanwu's actions while showing interest in his plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanwu digs a pit using a giant shovel, demonstrating the ease of large-scale tasks.
• He measures the dimensions of a mountain, then opens a rift to move the entire mountain from Imaginary Space.
• Xu Yanwu places the moved mountain, which contains the Yae Shrine, into the dug pit.

Character Developments

• Theresa initially underestimates Xu Yanwu's abilities but later realizes his true power.
• Xu Yanwu reveals his role as the part-time Shrine Master of Yae Shrine.

Significant Themes

• The power of scale and size, with Xu Yanwu's giant form enabling him to move a mountain with ease.
• The existence of deities and their connection to shrines, challenging Theresa's beliefs.

Character Interactions

• Theresa watches Xu Yanwu's actions with a mix of surprise, disbelief, and anger.
• Xu Yanwu teases Theresa about trying on a Miko outfit, causing her to become flustered and defensive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanwu brings Theresa and Judas to the Yae Shrine, ignoring Theresa's protests.
• Theresa is captivated by the Yae Shrine and a five-hundred-year-old cherry blossom tree.
• Xu Yanwu persuades Theresa to try on a miko outfit, which she finds comfortable and convenient.
• Xu Yanwu secretly photographs Theresa in the miko outfit.
• The Yae Shrine begins to emit energy, subtly influencing the Academy and its inhabitants.

Character Developments

• Theresa shows reluctance but eventually complies with Xu Yanwu's wishes, displaying a mix of stubbornness and adaptability.
• Xu Yanwu demonstrates his persuasive skills and understanding of Theresa's character, subtly manipulating her into doing what he wants.

Significant Themes

• Influence and persuasion: Xu Yanwu uses his understanding of Theresa and his persuasive skills to get her to do what he wants, highlighting the theme of influence and persuasion.
• The power of the Yae Shrine: The Yae Shrine is shown to have the power to subtly influence and heal the Valkyries, foreshadowing its importance in the story.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanwu and Theresa: Their interaction is characterized by Xu Yanwu's persuasion and Theresa's reluctant compliance, with a hint of playful teasing from Xu Yanwu.
• Theresa and the Yae Shrine: Theresa is captivated by the beauty of the Yae Shrine and the cherry blossom tree, showing her appreciation for natural beauty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Himeko suddenly feels unwell and retreats to her room.
• She discovers her rose tattoo on her back is glowing and changing, similar to Xing Yaxiao's tattoo.
• Overnight, the tattoo's light fades, and the Artificial Saint Mark on her back appears fainter.
• The next morning, Himeko gets a medical check-up, revealing her strength has increased, and the Artificial Saint Mark's damage to her body has lessened.

Character Developments

• Himeko: She experiences a mysterious change in her tattoo and physical condition, leading her to seek medical attention. Her strength has increased, and the Artificial Saint Mark's negative effects on her body have lessened.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious nature of the rose tattoo and its connection to Xing Yaxiao's tattoo.
• The evolution of Himeko's physical condition and the impact of the Artificial Saint Mark on her body.

Character Interactions

• Himeko interacts with Kiana and Bronya, expressing her discomfort and retiring to her room.
• Himeko has a medical check-up, interacting with the doctor who reveals the changes in her physical condition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gatsby invites Nick to his house, revealing his love for Daisy and his plan to reunite with her.
• Daisy arrives, and Gatsby's wealth and devotion are on full display. They reminisce about their past.
• Daisy accidentally reveals that she is married and has a child, which Gatsby already knew but chose to ignore.
• Tom Buchanan, Daisy's husband, unexpectedly arrives, causing tension and revealing Gatsby's criminal past to Nick.

Character Developments

• Gatsby: His obsession with Daisy becomes clearer. He's willing to overlook her marriage and past to pursue his dream of rekindling their love.
• Daisy: Her shallowness and selfishness are evident as she flirts with Gatsby while still being married to Tom.
• Nick: He begins to see the truth about Gatsby's criminal activities and the emptiness of the wealthy elite's lives.

Significant Themes

• The American Dream: Gatsby's pursuit of wealth and Daisy is a distorted version of the American Dream.
• Wealth and Morality: The wealthy characters, like Tom and Daisy, are morally bankrupt, while Gatsby, who has made his fortune through crime, is more sympathetic.
• Illusion vs. Reality: Gatsby's life is built on illusions, from his past to his hopes for the future with Daisy.

Character Interactions

• Gatsby and Daisy: Their reunion is filled with tension and longing, but Daisy's loyalty to her social status and Tom becomes clear.
• Gatsby and Tom: Their confrontation reveals Gatsby's criminal past and Tom's brutal honesty about Daisy's infidelity.
• Nick and Gatsby: Nick's perspective shifts as he learns more about Gatsby's past and the true nature of the people around him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rosaria and Lilia are watching a TV drama at the orphanage, depicting a man cradling an injured girl.
• An, now the leader of the orphanage, scolds Rosaria for watching TV for too long and forces her to go to bed.
• An sees a scene on TV of a man holding an injured woman, reminiscent of Raiden Ryoma's situation.
• Cocolia is in her office, communicating with Raiden Ryoma through a reinforced glass room.
• Raiden Ryoma asks about Raiden Mei's whereabouts, and Cocolia reveals she's at Destiny.

Character Developments

• An has matured and taken responsibility for caring for the orphanage children since Xu Yanwu, Bronya, and Sir left.
• Raiden Ryoma is imprisoned and isolated by Cocolia, but he remains concerned for his daughter, Raiden Mei.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and maturity (An)
• Parent-child relationship and concern (Raiden Ryoma and Raiden Mei)
• Isolation and imprisonment (Raiden Ryoma)

Character Interactions

• An interacts with Rosaria and Lilia, showing a stern but caring demeanor.
• Cocolia and Raiden Ryoma interact through a glass barrier, with Cocolia showing coldness and Raiden Ryoma expressing anger and concern for his daughter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Raiden Ryoma learns that his daughter, Raiden Mei, has become the Third Herrscher and is now at St. Freya Academy to become a Valkyrie.
• Cocolia reveals that Mei joined St. Freya because she fell in love with someone, leaving Ryoma shocked and frustrated.
• Cocolia shows An an ancient silk scroll written by the Yan Emperor Jiang Zhu, containing information about the Saint Mark and the Xuanyuan Sword. She tasks An with retrieving these artifacts from Destiny.

Character Developments

• Raiden Ryoma: Initially furious, he becomes bewildered and frustrated upon learning about Mei's situation and her feelings.
• Cocolia: She manipulates Ryoma's emotions for amusement and tasks An with a crucial mission.
• An: She accepts her mother's mission to retrieve the Saint Mark and the Xuanyuan Sword from Destiny.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships (Mei's feelings, Cocolia's manipulation of Ryoma).
• Power and responsibility (Ryoma's struggle with Mei's situation, Cocolia's task for An).

Character Interactions

• Cocolia and Raiden Ryoma: Cocolia taunts Ryoma with information about Mei, leaving him frustrated and confused.
• Cocolia and An: Cocolia tasks An with a mission and shows affection towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter marks a transition from club matters to the main plot involving the search for Saint Marks.
• Kiana and her friends are given time to grow and prepare before joining the important team searching for Saint Marks.

Character Developments

• Kiana and her friends are shown to be maturing and gaining experience, preparing them for the upcoming challenges.

Significant Themes

• Growth and preparation: The characters are given time to develop and prepare for the main plot, emphasizing the theme of growth and readiness.
• Transition: The chapter signifies a shift from one phase of the story (club matters) to another (the search for Saint Marks).

Character Interactions

• While not explicitly shown in this chapter, the mention of "Kiana and the others" implies continued interaction and growth among the group.
• The chapter suggests a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose among Kiana and her friends as they prepare to face the challenges ahead together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mountain and a shrine (Yae Shrine) appear overnight at St. Freya Academy, causing a stir among students and teachers.
• Theresa and Xu Yanwu are revealed to be at the shrine, with Theresa in a miko outfit, and Xu Yanwu wearing plain white clothes and sweeping the courtyard.
• Students gather at the foot of the mountain, curious about the sudden appearance of the shrine.
• Xu Yanwu reveals that the statue inside the Yae Shrine is of him, but he asks Yae Sakura not to disclose this information.
• Xu Yanwu instructs Yae Sakura on the new purpose of the Yae Shrine: to bless worshippers with a peaceful life, avert misfortune, and wish them a beautiful love.

Character Developments

• Theresa: Struggles with the unexpected situation, anxious about her appearance in the miko outfit in front of students.
• Xu Yanwu: Calm and composed, reveals he moved the Yae Shrine to the academy and knows about the sudden appearance of the mountain and shrine.
• Yae Sakura: Excited to be back in a familiar environment and wearing her miko attire, eager to lead students in worship.

Significant Themes

• Change and adaptation: The sudden appearance of the mountain and shrine forces characters to adjust their expectations and behaviors.
• Tradition and modernity: The Yae Shrine's purpose shifts from blessing a village to blessing individual worshippers, reflecting a change in focus from community to individual well-being.

Character Interactions

• Theresa and Xu Yanwu: They have a playful argument about Theresa's miko outfit, with Xu Yanwu teasing her and Theresa expressing her discomfort.
• Xu Yanwu and Yae Sakura: Xu Yanwu instructs Yae Sakura on her new role at the Yae Shrine, revealing personal information about the statue inside. Yae Sakura is excited and eager to help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yanwu reveals that the current Yae Shrine was built by the descendant of the girl saved by Kallen during the last Sacrifice Ritual.
• Xu Yanwu, Yae Sakura, and Higu Maru are the only ones left in Yae Shrine.
• Xu Yanwu shares the legend of Yae Shrine, where lovers' kisses under the cherry blossom tree on a full moon night are blessed by the Divine Lord.
• Xu Yanwu promises Yae Sakura to revive Kallen and give her a complete Kallen.
• Students, including Kiana, Mei, Bronya, and Yuno, gather at the foot of the newly appeared Yae Shrine mountain.

Character Developments

• Xu Yanwu: Reveals his connection to the Yae Shrine's origin and his commitment to revive Kallen.
• Yae Sakura: Shows concern for Kallen's revival and takes responsibility for welcoming new students to the shrine.
• Higu Maru: Emerges from Yae Sakura's shadow, revealing its presence and receiving a scolding from Xu Yanwu.
• Kiana: Displayed enthusiasm and energy in exploring the newly appeared mountain, dragging Yuno along.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships (Kallen and Yae Sakura's love, the legend of Yae Shrine)
• Time and change (five hundred years passing, the little girl growing up)
• Responsibility and commitment (Xu Yanwu's promise to revive Kallen)

Character Interactions

• Xu Yanwu and Yae Sakura: Master and apprentice discuss the shrine's origin and Kallen's revival.
• Xu Yanwu and Higu Maru: Xu Yanwu scolds Higu Maru for its inappropriate behavior.
• Kiana and Yuno: Kiana drags Yuno along to explore the mountain, showing enthusiasm and energy.