Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing, a former Savior, is forced to participate in an idol survival show to leave a legacy for his daughter before dying.
• His daughter, Chu Wangshu, also joins the show, causing him distress.
• Chu Yuanqing is fired from his job, leading him to consider the show's offer.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Struggles with his new identity as a Magical Girl and the potential embarrassment it may cause. He's driven by his love for his daughter and desire to leave her a legacy.
• Chu Wangshu: Shows maturity and independence, causing her father to feel guilty for his past actions.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for loved ones.
• Identity and transformation.
• The struggle between personal dignity and necessity.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu: Their interaction is strained due to Chu Yuanqing's past actions and his new identity. Chu Wangshu is distant and disappointed with her father.
• Chu Yuanqing and his colleagues: They pity him after learning about his unemployment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing, now a Magical Girl, transforms back into her male form to apply for a talent show to earn money for her daughter's insurance.
• She borrows her daughter's clothes to avoid drawing too much attention in her Magical Girl outfit.
• She passes the auditions for the Shining Stage talent show, despite having no singing or dancing skills, due to her exceptional looks.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Struggles with her new Magical Girl form and tries to maintain her normal life while keeping her transformation a secret from her daughter. She demonstrates resilience and determination in her quest to provide for her daughter.
• The Interviewer: Initially struck by Chu Yuanqing's looks, she becomes increasingly charmed by her unique personality and gap moe, leading her to personally advocate for Chu Yuanqing's audition approval.

Significant Themes

• The importance of appearances in the entertainment industry.
• The struggle of an ordinary person trying to succeed in an extraordinary world.
• The power of a genuine smile to captivate others.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing interacts with her daughter's belongings, showing a sense of guilt and nervousness about borrowing her clothes.
• The Interviewer interacts with Chu Yuanqing, initially professionally but growing increasingly captivated by her charm.
• The program staff discuss Chu Yuanqing's potential, highlighting the importance of her looks and the opportunity she represents for the show.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing, unaware of her daughter's participation in Shining Stage, goes about her daily life.
• Her daughter, Chu Wangshu, is a contestant in the show, struggling with her initial grade assessment.
• Chu Yuanqing decides to visit her daughter at school the next day.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Struggles with the idea of performing on stage, trying to overcome her shame. She's determined to keep her job and provide for her daughter.
• Chu Wangshu: Maintains a cold and distant demeanor towards her father. She's focused on her dance practice and preparing for the show.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal feelings and professional responsibilities.
• The gap between Chu Yuanqing's past as a Savior and her current life as a Magical Girl.
• The tension between father and daughter, and their unspoken issues.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu: Their interaction is brief and tense. Chu Wangshu is cold and distant, while Chu Yuanqing is trying to probe her daughter's interests subtly.
• Chu Yuanqing and the Shining Stage advertisement: She panics upon seeing the advertisement in her daughter's school, fearing that her daughter might recognize her on the show.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing tries to dissuade her daughter, Chu Wangshu, from watching 'Shining Stage' by pretending to be interested in the show to learn about her daughter's interests.
• Chu Wangshu, fearing social death, insists her father not watch the show.
• Chu Yuanqing reveals she'll be away on business, and Chu Wangshu reveals her dedication to dance practice.
• Kiriwake Yayoi, the Little Idol, struggles with her suitcase in the rain at the Competition Venue.
• Xu Ling, a fan, recognizes and calls out to Yayoi.
• Yayoi nearly falls but is saved by Chu Yuanqing, who shares her umbrella with her.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Shows concern and maturity in handling her daughter's rebellion and in interacting with Yayoi.
• Chu Wangshu: Reveals her dedication to dance and her fear of social death.
• Kiriwake Yayoi: Shows determination, melancholy, and a unique charm despite her bedraggled state.
• Xu Ling: Demonstrates her dedication as a fan, capturing memorable moments of Yayoi and Chu Yuanqing.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal desires and societal expectations (Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu).
• The dedication and passion of fans (Xu Ling).
• The determination and resilience of the Little Idol (Yayoi).

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu: Their interaction shows the tension between a parent and a rebellious teenager, with both trying to understand each other's perspectives.
• Kiriwake Yayoi and Chu Yuanqing: Their brief interaction shows kindness, concern, and a hint of awkwardness due to their unexpected encounter.
• Xu Ling and Kiriwake Yayoi: Xu Ling's fangirling and capturing of Yayoi's moments highlight the connection between fans and their idols.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiriwake Yayoi meets a fan, Xu Ling, who waits for her in the rain. They share a moment under an umbrella before parting ways.
• Chu Yuanqing arrives at the Competition Venue, finding it far more advanced and secure than expected. She senses something amiss about the venue's scale and specifications.
• Chu Yuanqing meets Chu Wangshu, her daughter, at the Waiting Room. She initially believes it's a hallucination but later realizes it's real.

Character Developments

• Kiriwake Yayoi: Shows gratitude and kindness towards her fan, Xu Ling.
• Chu Yuanqing: Struggles with the reality of meeting her daughter at the Talent Show, trying to maintain composure.
• Chu Wangshu: Actively approaches her father, unaware of the situation's gravity.

Significant Themes

• Fan devotion and idol-fan interactions (through Kiriwake Yayoi and Xu Ling)
• The disconnect between expectations and reality (through Chu Yuanqing's experiences)
• The consequences of deception and lies (through Chu Wangshu's presence at the show)

Character Interactions

• Kiriwake Yayoi and Xu Ling: Share a heartwarming moment under an umbrella, showcasing mutual devotion.
• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu: Initially misunderstand each other, leading to a tense interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Wangshu (Chu Yuanqing's daughter) is discovered by her in the Waiting Room of Shining Stage.
• Chu Yuanqing learns that her daughter wants to join the Talent Show and is upset about not being consulted.
• The show's official website and platforms start live-streaming the event, causing a stir online.
• Viewers discover and discuss Chu Yuanqing, with many becoming instant fans.
• Chu Wangshu and Chu Yuanqing have an awkward interaction due to Chu Wangshu's familiarity and Chu Yuanqing's reserved nature.
• The Program Group announces that contestants will truly stake their Idol Careers upon entering the Competition Venue, causing online speculation about the show's new Elimination Mechanism and Entertainment Revolution.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Realizes the distance between her and her daughter, decides to try approaching her as a friend to understand her better. Feels embarrassed and conflicted when her daughter recognizes her clothes.
• Chu Wangshu: Shows her innocent, enthusiastic, and straightforward nature, contrasting with her reserved behavior around her mother. Feels embarrassed and awkward after their interaction.

Significant Themes

• The complicated relationship between parents and children, particularly the gap in understanding and communication between them.
• The impact of reality shows on contestants' lives and careers, and the expectations and pressures that come with them.
• The power of first impressions and the influence of appearance on others' perceptions.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu: Their interaction highlights the distance between them and the awkwardness that arises from their lack of communication. Despite their initial discomfort, they both show a desire to understand and connect with each other better.
• Viewers and Chu Yuanqing: Online viewers are instantly drawn to Chu Yuanqing's appearance and become supportive of her. Their reactions contrast with Chu Yuanqing's reserved nature and lack of awareness of her online presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shining Stage reveals shocking truths about the Entertainment Industry's corruption and chaos.
• The program announces a global Entertainment Revolution, starting with a strict review of public figures and an idol grading system.
• Trainees are given four hours to decide whether to compete or withdraw, with elimination from the show meaning they can never be idols again.

Character Developments

• Trainees are shocked and bewildered by the revelations and the high stakes of the competition.
• Some trainees choose to withdraw, while others remain determined to compete.

Significant Themes

• The corrupt and chaotic state of the Entertainment Industry.
• The high stakes and risks of pursuing one's dreams.
• The power of choice and the consequences that come with it.

Character Interactions

• Trainees discuss their decisions with family, friends, and companies.
• Viewers in the Live Broadcast Room express concern and support for their favorite trainees.
• Dream Weaver Rabbit, the mascot and host, delivers provocative and impactful messages to the trainees and viewers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The trainees are debating whether the Program Group's rules are fair, and who will be the first to decide to compete.
• Chu Yuanqing remains calm and decides not to rush her decision, waiting for her daughter, Chu Wangshu.
• Chu Wangshu struggles with her decision but ultimately chooses to compete after seeing Chu Yuanqing do so.
• Both girls enter the competition venue, leaving the remaining trainees to contemplate their own decisions.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: She shows maturity and patience, waiting for her daughter's decision before making her own. She also demonstrates wisdom by guiding Chu Wangshu on how to make her own decisions.
• Chu Wangshu: She struggles with her decision, showing indecision and a lack of confidence. However, she eventually gains the courage to compete, displaying a willingness to take risks.

Significant Themes

• Decision Making: The chapter explores the importance of making one's own decisions and living with the consequences.
• Courage: Both girls display courage in choosing to compete, despite the risks involved.
• Family: The bond between Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu is emphasized, with Chu Yuanqing's actions driven by her desire to support her daughter.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu: The chapter focuses on their interaction, with Chu Yuanqing guiding and supporting Chu Wangshu in her decision to compete.
• Trainees: The other trainees are shown debating the competition's rules and considering their own decisions, with some feeling pressured by Chu Yuanqing's early decision to compete.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing, the first contestant, chooses her seat in the competition venue, which has 101 seats.
• She inspects each seat, eventually choosing to sit in Seat 101, the last seat.
• Chu Wangshu, the second contestant, sits beside her in Seat 100.
• They have a conversation where Chu Yuanqing encourages Chu Wangshu to believe in her potential to become an idol.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Shows a mercenary focus on the value of the Center seat, then chooses the last seat, indicating she's not driven by typical competition. She also shows understanding and support for Chu Wangshu.
• Chu Wangshu: Initially worried about her abilities, she gains confidence after talking to Chu Yuanqing.

Significant Themes

• The value of self-belief and confidence.
• The idea of idols being like the moon, shining because of fans' love.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu: They bond over their conversation, with Chu Yuanqing providing encouragement and support to Chu Wangshu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiriwake Yayoi, an experienced but struggling idol from the Island Nation, enters the competition, aiming for a comeback.
• Chen Yining, a promising rookie from Yunlan Entertainment, and Ji Shuzhu, a renowned choreographer, enter together and choose high-ranking seats.
• The competition reaches eighty contestants, but no one claims the Center position yet.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing reflects on the gap between the lowest and highest tiers of idols, finding the profession appealing.
• Kiriwake Yayoi shows determination and poise despite her unpopularity.
• Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu display confidence and strategy in their seat choices.

Significant Themes

• The intense competition and strategies involved in the idol industry.
• The divide between popular and unpopular contestants, and the fans' sensitivity towards their idols' success.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Kiriwake Yayoi exchange a distant look, with Kiriwake assuming Chu is using a unique strategy.
• Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu discuss their seat choice, revealing their familiarity and confidence in each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Elimination Mechanism encourages trainees to battle for seats in the upper ranks, with eight trainees launching challenges within half an hour.
• The Center position remains empty until Xie Qingxuan, the "Great Demon King," takes her seat.
• Dream Weaver Rabbit reveals that only the first 101 contestants to enter are qualified for the livestream and first episode, with the rest facing initial evaluations offstage.
• Chu Yuanqing is announced as the first contestant to perform.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Displays confusion and shock upon learning about the viewers and her upcoming performance.
• Xie Qingxuan: Shows arrogance and confidence as she takes the Center position.
• Dream Weaver Rabbit: Demonstrates its power and influence as the head mentor and program controller.

Significant Themes

• Competition and survival of the fittest in the idol industry.
• The impact of viewership and public opinion on contestants' careers.
• The reveal of Dream Weaver Rabbit's authority and the consequences of its decisions.

Character Interactions

• The trainees interact through battles for seats and discussions about mentors.
• Chu Yuanqing and her daughter, Chu Wangshu, sit together and react to the events unfolding onstage.
• Dream Weaver Rabbit interacts with the viewers through Bullet Comments and announces the first contestant to perform.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing, a girl with no professional training, auditions for 'Shining Stage' despite her lifelong fear of the stage.
• She is the first contestant to perform, caught off guard by the sudden start of the music.
• Despite her lack of preparation, she delivers a surprisingly successful performance, impressing the mentors and audience.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Overcomes her fear of the stage and delivers a successful performance, showing resilience and determination. She also lies about her reasons for joining the competition to avoid embarrassing herself and her daughter.
• Mentors: They ask questions to understand the contestants better and provide constructive feedback after their performances.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming Fear: Chu Yuanqing faces and overcomes her lifelong fear of the stage.
• Perseverance: Despite her lack of training, she persists and delivers a successful performance.
• Honesty vs. Dishonesty: Chu Yuanqing lies about her reasons for joining the competition, showing the potential consequences of dishonesty.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and the Mentors: She interacts with the mentors during the Q&A session, answering their questions honestly but evasively.
• Chu Yuanqing and the Audience: She performs in front of a live audience and millions of viewers, facing their scrutiny and applause.
• Chu Yuanqing and Her Daughter: Although not directly interacting, her daughter's presence influences Chu Yuanqing's decisions and actions, such as lying about her reasons for joining the competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing's first performance on Flash Dance is a success, but it leaves her physically drained due to the Lantern Pendant's effects.
• The mentors rate her performance: Luo Siling gives a B-, Jiang Chi a D, Zhao Dapan a C, and Chen Baijiu a C-. Dream Weaver Rabbit announces a mysterious reward for her C-Class rating.
• Chu Wangshu performs next, struggling with stage nerves initially but finding composure after looking at Chu Yuanqing.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Struggles with the aftermath of using the Lantern Pendant, feels embarrassed and humiliated, but maintains a good mindset.
• Chu Wangshu: Initially nervous, finds courage and composure after looking at Chu Yuanqing, and delivers a strong performance.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and expectations of performing on a major stage.
• The impact of initial ratings on trainees' chances of debuting.
• The influence of one's gaze and belief on another person's confidence.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu: An unspoken connection between them helps Chu Wangshu overcome her stage nerves.
• Mentors and contestants: The mentors' ratings and comments influence the contestants' performances and the audience's expectations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Wangshu performs an ethnic dance, receiving a B-Class rating.
• Kiriwake Yayoi performs an idol dance, earning an A-Class rating.
• Several contestants struggle under pressure, receiving low ratings.
• Chen Yining and her group perform a synchronized dance.

Character Developments

• Chu Wangshu gains confidence after her successful performance.
• Kiriwake Yayoi demonstrates her professionalism and stage presence.
• Chu Yuanqing supports her daughter but maintains a calm demeanor.
• Chen Yining prepares to showcase her talent with her group.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and intensity of live performances.
• The importance of stage presence and audience engagement.
• The contrast between amateur and professional performances.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu share a moment of pride and affection after Wangshu's performance.
• Kiriwake Yayoi's performance captivates the audience, including Chu Yuanqing.
• Mentors provide constructive criticism and ratings for the contestants' performances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The initial ratings round concludes with Chen Yining receiving an A-Class rating, while Xie Qingxuan, the Great Demon King, also earns an A-Class rating with her impressive performance.
• Dream Weaver Rabbit announces the trainees can move freely around the base, use the advanced training equipment, and vote for their group performance theme song.

Character Developments

• Chen Yining showcases her charisma and leadership on stage, earning an A-Class rating.
• Xie Qingxuan solidifies her Great Demon King persona with her outstanding performance.
• Chu Yuanqing remains indifferent to the competition, zoning out during the evaluations.

Significant Themes

• The intense pressure and high expectations of the competition are emphasized, with A-Class performances setting the bar extremely high.
• The trainees' initial evaluations are used to build hype and generate public interest in the show.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu display a close friendship, contrasting with Xie Qingxuan's solitary demeanor.
• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu continue to interact, with Chu Wangshu growing increasingly attached to her mother.
• Kiriwake Yayoi approaches Chu Yuanqing, asking about her living arrangements.

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiriwake Yayoi offers to help Chu Yuanqing study the dance for the theme song.
• Chu Yuanqing initially refuses, not wanting to advance in the competition.
• Chu Wangshu overhears and offers to join in teaching Chu Yuanqing.
• Chu Yuanqing reluctantly agrees to practice with them.

2. Character Developments

• Kiriwake Yayoi: Shows kindness and sincerity in helping Chu Yuanqing, driven by a desire to help someone like her past self.
• Chu Yuanqing: Struggles with her conscience, feeling unable to refuse Kiriwake Yayoi's genuine offer, and ultimately agrees to practice.
• Chu Wangshu: Eager to help Chu Yuanqing and maintain their friendship, offers to teach her dance.

3. Significant Themes

• Kindness and Sincerity: Kiriwake Yayoi's genuine offer to help Chu Yuanqing highlights the theme of kindness and sincerity.
• Honesty vs. Deception: Chu Yuanqing's internal struggle between her honest desire to slack off and her deceptive claim of wanting to be an idol.
• Friendship and Support: Chu Wangshu's eagerness to help Chu Yuanqing, emphasizing the theme of friendship and support.

4. Character Interactions

• Kiriwake Yayoi and Chu Yuanqing: Kiriwake Yayoi's persistence in helping Chu Yuanqing leads to an awkward yet heartwarming interaction.
• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu: Chu Wangshu's eagerness to help Chu Yuanqing, leading to a misunderstanding about Chu Yuanqing's emotional state.
• Chu Yuanqing and Her Daughter (Xie Qingxuan): Chu Yuanqing's internal struggle and concern about revealing flaws in front of her Daughter, highlighting their complex relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Liuli, now a melancholic idol, meets Chu Yuanqing, who recognizes her as the former child star Daliana from "Magical Girl Daliana."
• Chu Yuanqing asks for an autograph, which Tang Liuli reluctantly gives.
• Chu Yuanqing reveals she's getting the autograph for her niece, who loved the show, and shares her fondness for the era that produced such heartwarming stories.
• A strange surge of magic occurs when Chu Yuanqing smiles, temporarily clearing Tang Liuli's gloomy spirit.

Character Developments

• Tang Liuli: Still struggles with her public image and past, but shows vulnerability and compliance when asked for an autograph.
• Chu Yuanqing: Demonstrates kindness, patience, and a nurturing nature, reminiscent of a mother.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and change in public image (Tang Liuli's transformation from a sunny child star to a melancholic idol).
• The power of nostalgia and shared memories (Chu Yuanqing's fondness for the era of "Magical Girl Daliana").
• The impact of positive emotions and kindness (Chu Yuanqing's smile temporarily clearing Tang Liuli's gloom).

Character Interactions

• Tang Liuli and Chu Yuanqing: Despite initial defensiveness, Tang Liuli complies with Chu Yuanqing's autograph request, showing a moment of vulnerability. Chu Yuanqing's kindness and nostalgia evoke a positive response from Tang Liuli.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing dries Xie Qingxuan's hair, showing care and concern.
• Xie Qingxuan falls asleep during the hair-drying process.
• Chu Yuanqing covers Xie Qingxuan with a blanket and turns off the lights before leaving the room.
• Xie Qingxuan dreams about her past and her sister, Xie Qingyu.
• Xie Qingxuan wakes up with a determined expression.
• Chu Yuanqing has a meal with Liang Xiaoxiao, discussing the base's access permissions and the competition's dynamics.

Character Developments

• Xie Qingxuan: She shows vulnerability and dependence on Chu Yuanqing, revealing her past traumas and rebellious spirit. Her dream highlights her resentment towards her sister and her desire to destroy her sister's dream.
• Chu Yuanqing: She displays maternal care and concern for Xie Qingxuan, going out of her way to ensure she's comfortable. She also shows understanding of the competition's dynamics and the potential impact of sharing access permissions.

Significant Themes

• Care and Concern: Chu Yuanqing's actions towards Xie Qingxuan highlight the theme of care and concern, showing that not all contestants are focused solely on competition.
• Rebellion and Resentment: Xie Qingxuan's dream and her waking thoughts emphasize the themes of rebellion against her past and resentment towards her sister.
• Competition and Survival: The conversation between Chu Yuanqing and Liang Xiaoxiao underscores the competitive nature of the competition and the survival-of-the-fittest mentality it fosters.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Xie Qingxuan: Their interaction shows a developing bond, with Chu Yuanqing caring for Xie Qingxuan and Xie Qingxuan showing dependence on Chu Yuanqing.
• Chu Yuanqing and Liang Xiaoxiao: Their conversation reveals the dynamics of the competition, with Liang Xiaoxiao expressing her frustrations and Chu Yuanqing sharing her understanding of the competition's mechanisms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Flash Dance's elimination rules put all contestants at risk, forcing them to compete fiercely.
• Chu Yuanqing and Liang Xiaoxiao discuss the competition's harshness and its potential impact on their careers.
• Chu Yuanqing's past is unearthed by fans, and she gains a significant following despite not wanting to be an idol.
• Fans discuss and vote for the theme song, with 'candy' being a popular choice for Chu Yuanqing.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: She remains determined to win the first round of eliminations, despite her initial disinterest in becoming an idol. Her past is revealed, and she gains a substantial fanbase.
• Liang Xiaoxiao: She expresses her determination to participate in Flash Dance, seeing it as her only chance to succeed in the industry.
• Xu Ling: She secretly supports Chu Yuanqing, lurking in her fan group and planning to use her influence to sway the theme song vote.

Significant Themes

• The survival of the fittest: Flash Dance's elimination rules and theme song vote emphasize this principle.
• The power of fans: Fans' support and votes can significantly impact contestants' chances of winning.
• The harsh reality of the entertainment industry: Contestants must face the brutal competition and potential consequences of elimination.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Liang Xiaoxiao: They discuss the competition's harshness and their chances of success.
• Xu Ling and Chu Yuanqing's fans: Xu Ling secretly supports Chu Yuanqing, while her fans discuss and vote for the theme song.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Photos of Kiriwake Yayoi and Chu Yuanqing together go viral, sparking CP (couple pairing) discussions.
• Xu Ling's Weibo post about their CP (Sheng Qing Tong Yin) gains significant traction.
• Flash Dance's CP circle grows organically, with the most popular CP being Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu.
• Kiriwake Yayoi's tragic past gains attention and sympathy from fans, solidifying her fanbase.
• Chu Yuanqing is inadvertently pulled into the theme song competition to help Kiriwake Yayoi.

Character Developments

• Kiriwake Yayoi: Gains sympathy and support from fans due to her tragic past.
• Chu Yuanqing: Demonstrates exceptional talent and learning efficiency in dance, despite being a novice.
• Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu: Their CP gains significant popularity due to their childhood friendship and high skill levels.

Significant Themes

• The power of fan support and sympathy in shaping an idol's career.
• The impact of CP (couple pairings) in driving popularity and engagement.
• The role of talent and hard work in achieving success in the entertainment industry.

Character Interactions

• Kiriwake Yayoi and Chu Yuanqing: Their CP gains traction, with fans supporting both of them.
• Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu: Their CP is the most popular, with fans shipping them intensely.
• Fans and idols: Fans' knowledge of and sympathy for Kiriwake Yayoi's past strengthen their support for her and Chu Yuanqing.