Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing and Xie Qingxuan perform 'Dangerous Party', with an accidental kiss that leaves a strong impression on both.
• Xie Qingxuan's dominance in 'Flow State' creates an overwhelming stage presence, leading to a high score of 88.
• Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu perform 'Naughty' with near-perfect synchronization, but their score is 85.75 due to the impact of Xie Qingxuan's previous performance.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing struggles with the guilt of accidentally kissing Xie Qingxuan twice on stage.
• Xie Qingxuan shows mastery of 'Flow State', dominating the stage and audience emotions.
• Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu improve their teamwork and coordination, approaching their own 'Flow State'.

Significant Themes

• The impact of 'Flow State' on stage presence and audience emotions.
• The influence of performance order on audience perception and scoring.
• The power of teamwork and synchronization in dance performances.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Xie Qingxuan's accidental kisses create tension and guilt between them.
• Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu's childhood friendship enhances their on-stage chemistry and synchronization.
• The mentors struggle to score Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu's performance due to the lingering impact of Xie Qingxuan's 'Flow State'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu lose to Xie Qingxuan and Chu Yuanqing in a stage PK.
• Ji Shuzhu chooses to join the winning team, leaving Chen Yining.
• Chen Yining is devastated by Ji Shuzhu's decision.

Character Developments

• Chen Yining: Struggles with self-doubt, pride, and vulnerability after losing and being abandoned by Ji Shuzhu.
• Ji Shuzhu: Shows her true feelings and makes a difficult decision to leave Chen Yining for her own sake and to push Chen Yining to grow.
• Chu Yuanqing: Feels guilty for stealing Chen Yining's first kiss and winning against her.
• Xie Qingxuan: Confident in her win, shows indifference towards Chen Yining's distress.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and abandonment: Ji Shuzhu's decision to leave Chen Yining causes her immense pain.
• Self-discovery and growth: Chen Yining must now find her own reasons for dancing, separate from her partnership with Ji Shuzhu.
• Competition and winning at any cost: Xie Qingxuan's focus on victory contrasts with Chen Yining's emotional turmoil.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu: Their bond is shattered as Ji Shuzhu leaves Chen Yining, causing Chen Yining immense pain.
• Xie Qingxuan and Chu Yuanqing: They win the stage PK, but Chu Yuanqing feels guilty for Chen Yining's distress.
• Chen Yining and Xie Qingxuan: There's a stark contrast between Chen Yining's emotional turmoil and Xie Qingxuan's indifference towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu have a heated argument on stage, leading to Ji Shuzhu choosing to team up with Xie Qingxuan instead of Chen Yining.
• Chen Yining, heartbroken, vows to win Ji Shuzhu back.
• The live stream cuts off, leaving fans in shock and speculation about the outcome.
• Xie Qingxuan, Ji Shuzhu, and Chu Yuanqing prepare to move to a new dorm and discuss their next stage strategy.
• They receive news that they will be leaving the base for a few days to fulfill promised endorsements.

Character Developments

• Chen Yining's determination to win Ji Shuzhu back intensifies after their argument.
• Ji Shuzhu struggles with her emotions and decisions, showing a rare moment of vulnerability.
• Xie Qingxuan remains oblivious to the complexities of the situation, focusing on her team's chances of winning.

Significant Themes

• The theme of friendship and love is explored through Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu's relationship.
• The impact of public perception and fan reactions on the characters is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu's argument reveals the depth of their feelings for each other.
• Xie Qingxuan's straightforward nature leads her to ask Chu Yuanqing about the situation between Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu.
• Chu Yuanqing tries to avoid discussing the topic, showing her awareness of the tension between the two childhood friends.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing and her teammates form a team and split up to film commercials.
• The Dream Weaver Rabbit, a key figure, oversees the contestants and discusses the hidden agenda of Flash Dance.
• Liang Xiaoxiao, a contestant, shows resilience in the Flow State training room, surprising the Dream Weaver Rabbit.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: She becomes more aware of her public figure status and takes precautions, such as wearing a mask and sunglasses.
• Liang Xiaoxiao: She endures multiple rounds of the Nightmare Corridor, showing unexpected resilience.
• The Dream Weaver Rabbit: It reveals its excitement and curiosity about the contestants, especially Liang Xiaoxiao.

Significant Themes

• The hidden agenda of Flash Dance and its underground bases.
• The resilience and determination of contestants, particularly Liang Xiaoxiao.
• Chu Yuanqing's acceptance of her public figure status and the responsibilities that come with it.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Chen Xiaoxiao: They discuss Flash Dance's underground base and its strangeness.
• Chu Yuanqing and Kiriwake Yayoi: They reunite, and Yayoi asks about their endorsement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing, now an idol, is approached by Lin Jiu from Flash Dance for endorsements.
• She's to endorse three products: a necklace, an electric guitar, and a wedding dress.
• The wedding dress is for a lesbian-themed series, which shocks Chu Yuanqing.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing struggles with her new identity as an idol and the compromises it requires.
• Kiriwake Yayoi is excited about the wedding dress endorsement, seeing it as a chance to strengthen her bond with Chu Yuanqing.
• Lin Jiu, the fashion designer, feels pity for Chu Yuanqing's circumstances and understands her quick compromise.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal integrity and financial necessity.
• The acceptance and representation of LGBTQ+ themes in media.
• The commercialization and exploitation of idols in the entertainment industry.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Kiriwake Yayoi's dynamic changes as they prepare to film a wedding dress commercial together.
• Lin Jiu's interaction with Chu Yuanqing reveals her understanding and sympathy for the young idol's situation.
• Chu Yuanqing's internal monologue shows her dedication to her daughter and her struggle with her new identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiriwake Yayoi is offered a 6 million yuan endorsement deal, which converts to 100 million yuan in Island Nation currency.
• She feels unworthy and anxious about the exorbitant fee and the influence it implies.
• Chu Yuanqing, on the other hand, is calm and professional, endorsing three products.
• They arrive at a seaside villa for filming, where wedding dresses, jewelry, and a guitar are displayed.
• Lin Jiu, the designer, explains that custom wedding dresses will be made for them after filming.

Character Developments

• Kiriwake Yayoi: Struggles with self-doubt and anxiety about her sudden popularity and influence. She also starts to develop feelings for Chu Yuanqing.
• Chu Yuanqing: Remains calm and professional, showing no signs of nervousness or excitement about the endorsement. She keeps her distance from Kiriwake Yayoi, hinting at potential disinterest in same-sex relationships.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and responsibility that come with sudden fame and influence.
• The complex nature of celebrity endorsements and the risks involved.
• The illusion of "unearned gain" in the entertainment industry.

Character Interactions

• Kiriwake Yayoi and Chu Yuanqing interact professionally, with Kiriwake Yayoi showing signs of affection towards Chu Yuanqing, while Chu Yuanqing maintains a friendly yet distant demeanor.
• Lin Jiu, the designer, tries to act as a wingman for Kiriwake Yayoi but fails, causing her to feel embarrassed.
• Kiriwake Yayoi and Chu Yuanqing work out together in the villa's gym, providing an opportunity for Kiriwake Yayoi to express her feelings and share her thoughts with Chu Yuanqing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiriwake Yayoi (Little Sakura) and Chu Yuanqing (Little Qing) bond over their shared experiences and dreams.
• They discuss Hokkaido and Echigo-Yuzawa, with Little Sakura inviting Little Qing to visit.
• The next day, they begin shooting a commercial together, depicting a lesbian couple's wedding, which ends tragically due to societal disapproval.
• The commercial's final scene shows Little Sakura's character running to Little Qing, symbolizing hope and acceptance.

Character Developments

• Little Sakura realizes the struggles of being an idol and longs for genuine friendships.
• Little Qing reflects on her past and the sacrifices made by her comrades, finding solace in the current peaceful era.
• Both characters grow closer, sharing their dreams and aspirations.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and companionship
• The struggle for acceptance and equality (same-sex marriage)
• The power of perseverance and hope in the face of adversity

Character Interactions

• Little Sakura and Little Qing bond over their shared experiences and dreams, leading to a deeper understanding and connection between them.
• Through their interactions, they support and encourage each other, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Watami Yayoi (Yayoi) wants to form a team with Chu Yuanqing (Xiao Qing) but knows it might risk her being unable to take the center position.
• Yayoi clarifies her intentions, stating she wants to defeat Xiao Qing in a team competition first to prove she can take the center position from her in a real debut.
• Xiao Qing and Yayoi make a promise: if Xiao Qing's team accepts Yayoi's challenge and she wins the PK, Xiao Qing must join Yayoi's team; if Yayoi loses, she'll agree to any request Xiao Qing makes.
• The advertisement shoot is completed, and Xiao Qing posts a promotional Weibo with Little Sakura, leading to a flood of private messages.

Character Developments

• Watami Yayoi: She shows determination and confidence in her abilities, willing to compete with Xiao Qing to prove herself. She also displays self-restraint and strategic thinking in managing her feelings for Xiao Qing.
• Chu Yuanqing: She initially misunderstands Yayoi's intentions but later clarifies the situation. She remains humble about her abilities and agrees to the promise, showing fairness and sportsmanship.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Cooperation: The chapter explores the dynamics of competition and cooperation within idol teams, with Yayoi and Xiao Qing both wanting to prove their worth while also valuing teamwork.
• Self-awareness and Growth: Yayoi demonstrates self-awareness and growth by managing her feelings and making strategic decisions about her team and career.

Character Interactions

• Watami Yayoi and Chu Yuanqing: Their interaction revolves around competition and mutual respect. Yayoi openly expresses her desire to compete with Xiao Qing, while Xiao Qing remains fair and understanding, agreeing to the promise without prejudice.
• Chu Yuanqing and Little Sakura: They work together on the advertisement shoot and post a promotional Weibo, showcasing their teamwork and friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing discovers the Mobius Ring necklace she received is different from the one used in the photoshoot.
• When the necklace collides with her Lantern pendant, it repels and disintegrates, causing a magical storm and revealing that Flash Dance has a problem.
• Chu Yuanqing realizes that the purpose of the Flash Dance project might be to prepare for an apocalypse crisis, possibly involving [Calamity Beasts].
• She senses the scent of [Calamity Beasts] in the [Flow State] training room and unleashes a tide of magical power, annihilating all Calamity Species in the Rubik's Cube Prison.
• The officials, including the Dream Weaver Rabbit, are overjoyed and eager to crown Chu Yuanqing, but the Dream Weaver Rabbit advises caution.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Realizes the true purpose of Flash Dance, feels the presence of [Calamity Beasts], and unleashes her power, annihilating Calamity Species. She remains calm and composed throughout.
• Dream Weaver Rabbit: Shows shock, joy, and confusion at Chu Yuanqing's display of power. It advises caution to the officials, emphasizing the need to let Chu Yuanqing enjoy her idol life before revealing the truth.

Significant Themes

• The hidden truth behind Flash Dance and its potential connection to an apocalypse crisis.
• The resurgence of [Calamity Beasts] and Chu Yuanqing's instinctive reaction to their presence.
• The tension between revealing the truth to Chu Yuanqing and allowing her to enjoy her idol life.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing interacts with the officials and the Dream Weaver Rabbit through holographic projections, with the Dream Weaver Rabbit being the most prominent figure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing, after eliminating Calamity Species, is overwhelmed by the curse of the Sea of Truth.
• She returns to her dorm, coughing up blood, and collapses in the bathroom.
• Xie Qingxuan finds her and tries to take her to the medical department.
• Chu Yuanqing, desperate to hide her true form and condition, kisses Xie Qingxuan to activate her Mana Replenishment Mechanism, temporarily alleviating the curse's effects.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing's desperation and resourcefulness grow as she tries to protect her secret and maintain her duty as a magical girl.
• Xie Qingxuan's naivety and concern for Chu Yuanqing are evident as she tries to help her.

Significant Themes

• The burden of secrets and the struggle to maintain a facade.
• The power dynamics between magical girls and the need for power to approach the truth.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Xie Qingxuan's relationship deepens as they share a moment of intimacy, with Xie Qingxuan unwittingly helping Chu Yuanqing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing's curse symptoms temporarily alleviated after kissing Xie Qingxuan.
• Chu Yuanqing lies about her condition to avoid suspicion.
• Xie Qingxuan offers to kiss Chu Yuanqing for the same duration to "make it even," leading to an implicit agreement between them.
• Chu Yuanqing decides to take Flash Dance more seriously and uncover its secrets.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Realizes the severity of her curse and the need to take her situation more seriously. She also becomes more aware of her feelings and the potential consequences of her actions.
• Xie Qingxuan: Shows understanding and forgiveness towards Chu Yuanqing, suggesting she has a pure and innocent nature. She also displays a straightforward and honest personality.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions: Chu Yuanqing's kiss with Xie Qingxuan has unintended consequences, highlighting the theme of cause and effect.
• The struggle between personal desires and responsibility: Chu Yuanqing grapples with her feelings and the potential harm she could cause to Xie Qingxuan, ultimately deciding to prioritize her mission.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Xie Qingxuan: Their interaction is marked by misunderstanding, guilt, and forgiveness. Xie Qingxuan's pure and innocent nature contrasts with Chu Yuanqing's guilt and struggle with her feelings.
• Chu Yuanqing and her fans: The chapter ends with a mention of Chu Yuanqing's fans reacting to her Weibo post, highlighting their support and eagerness for her to engage more with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing's first Weibo post is a wedding photo with Kiriwake Yayoi, causing a stir among fans.
• The wedding dress brand releases behind-the-scenes footage of Yayoi suggesting a real kiss, further fueling fan speculation.
• A-Class trainees start endorsing products: Xie Qingxuan (watch), Tang Liuli (brooch), Kiriwake Yayoi (earrings), Ji Shuzhu (ring), Chen Yining (bracelet), and Chu Yuanqing (pendant).
• Liang Xiaoxiao fails to enter [Flow State] and leaves the development room, feeling defeated and accepting her limits.
• Chu Yuanqing, Xie Qingxuan, and Ji Shuzhu draw ACUTE for their trio dance, a challenging song with a complex love triangle story.

Character Developments

• Xu Ling is overjoyed and inspired by Chu Yuanqing and Kiriwake Yayoi's wedding photos, leading to a burst of creativity.
• Liang Xiaoxiao feels despair and gives up on entering [Flow State] after failing to make progress.
• Chu Yuanqing, Xie Qingxuan, and Ji Shuzhu prepare to dance ACUTE, requiring high precision and coordination.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the strong and the weak, as seen in the Dream Weaver Rabbit's comments and Liang Xiaoxiao's acceptance of her limits.
• The struggle to achieve one's dreams and the acceptance of reality, as seen in Liang Xiaoxiao's journey.
• The challenges and rewards of perseverance, as hinted by the Dream Weaver Rabbit's mention of fools worthy of a little reward.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ling reacts enthusiastically to Chu Yuanqing and Kiriwake Yayoi's wedding photos, leading to a creative surge.
• Chu Yuanqing, Xie Qingxuan, and Ji Shuzhu interact while preparing for their trio dance, with Xie Qingxuan feeling a strange attraction to Chu Yuanqing.
• The Dream Weaver Rabbit interacts with Liang Xiaoxiao, commenting on her decision to give up and the power of the strong.

• Chu Yuanqing and her team begin training for their upcoming performance, with Ji Shuzhu acting as their choreographer.
• Chu Yuanqing struggles with her feelings for Xie Qingxuan and her desire to protect her, leading to a moment of vulnerability.
• Xie Qingxuan, influenced by her feelings for Chu Yuanqing, becomes more affectionate and seeks closeness with her.
• Chu Yuanqing realizes the potential danger of the vinyl record given to her by Xiao Mian Ao and decides to find a way to return it.

Detailed Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

* Chu Yuanqing, Xie Qingxuan, and Ji Shuzhu begin training for their upcoming performance, with Ji Shuzhu acting as their choreographer.
* Chu Yuanqing struggles with her feelings for Xie Qingxuan and her desire to protect her, leading to a moment of vulnerability.
* Xie Qingxuan, influenced by her feelings for Chu Yuanqing, becomes more affectionate and seeks closeness with her.
* Chu Yuanqing realizes the potential danger of the vinyl record given to her by Xiao Mian Ao and decides to find a way to return it.

Character Developments

* Chu Yuanqing: Struggles with her feelings for Xie Qingxuan and her desire to protect her. She also becomes more aware of the potential danger of the vinyl record and decides to find a way to return it.
* Xie Qingxuan: Becomes more affectionate towards Chu Yuanqing, seeking closeness with her. Her feelings for Chu Yuanqing grow stronger.
* Ji Shuzhu: Acts as the team's choreographer, using her hyperthymesia to quickly learn and adapt the dance. She also remains emotionally distant from the team, focusing on her own goals.

Significant Themes

* The theme of protection and vulnerability is explored through Chu Yuanqing's desire to protect Xie Qingxuan and her own moment of vulnerability.
* The theme of growing affection and closeness is explored through Xie Qingxuan's increasing affection towards Chu Yuanqing.
* The theme of danger and risk is explored through Chu Yuanqing's realization of the potential danger of the vinyl record.

Character Interactions

* Chu Yuanqing and Xie Qingxuan: Their relationship deepens as Xie Qingxuan seeks closeness with Chu Yuanqing, and Chu Yuanqing struggles with her feelings for her.
* Chu Yuanqing and Ji Shuzhu: They work together as a team, with Ji Shuzhu acting as their choreographer. However, Ji Shuzhu remains emotionally distant from the team, focusing on her own goals.
* Xie Qingxuan and Ji Shuzhu: They work together as a team, with Ji Shuzhu acting as their choreographer. Their relationship remains professional, with no significant emotional connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing experiences intense pleasure from magic interaction due to her unique condition as a magical girl.
• Xie Qingxuan, after being kissed by Chu Yuanqing, feels hot during training and asks her to teach how to "become cooler."
• Chu Yuanqing discovers Xie Qingxuan possesses magic, leading her to hypothesize that the Flash Dance project aims to cultivate magical girls.
• Xie Qingxuan acts spoiled and clings to Chu Yuanqing, but later feels lost and apologetic when Chu Yuanqing distances herself.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Struggles with guilt after kissing Xie Qingxuan, tries to maintain distance but feels sympathy for her, ultimately forgives her.
• Xie Qingxuan: Initially acts spoiled and demanding, then feels lost and apologetic when Chu Yuanqing distances herself, showing remorse and willingness to make amends.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and responsibilities of adults towards younger individuals.
• The consequences of taking advantage of someone's kindness and the realization of one's actions.
• The discovery of Xie Qingxuan's magical girl qualifications and the potential implications of the Flash Dance project.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Xie Qingxuan: Initially intimate, but Chu Yuanqing distances herself due to guilt, leading Xie Qingxuan to feel lost and apologize. They ultimately reconcile, with Chu Yuanqing forgiving Xie Qingxuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing forgives Xie Qingxuan for her actions and initiates a kiss to replenish her magic, marking the end of the night raid incident.
• Wujian Misao and Tang Liuli challenge Xie Qingxuan to a dance-off.
• Chu Yuanqing reveals she has been watching Xie Qingxuan's performances and supports her, leading to a heartwarming reunion with Chu Wangshu.

Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing shows affection and care towards Xie Qingxuan, indicating her growing feelings for her.
• Xie Qingxuan remains determined and focused on her training and performances.
• Chu Wangshu is overjoyed to reunite with Chu Yuanqing and feels loved and supported by her.
• Tang Liuli struggles with her feelings for Chu Yuanqing and becomes increasingly aroused by their interactions.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and rivalries within the idol industry.
• The complex relationships and emotions between the characters.
• The theme of maternal love and support.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Xie Qingxuan's relationship deepens, with Chu Yuanqing showing more affection towards Xie Qingxuan.
• Wujian Misao and Tang Liuli challenge Xie Qingxuan, leading to a tense confrontation.
• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu's reunion is filled with warmth and love, with Chu Wangshu feeling supported and cherished by Chu Yuanqing.
• Tang Liuli's internal struggle and arousal highlight her complex feelings for Chu Yuanqing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Wangshu feels lonely without her teammates and spends her time practicing and reading.
• Chu Yuanqing visits and hugs Chu Wangshu, boosting her morale.
• Kiriwake Yayoi challenges Xie Qingxuan's team to a stage PK, which is accepted.
• Qi Yushuang and Liu Lianyun's team wins against Liang Xiaoxiao's team in the C1 area stage PK.

Character Developments

• Chu Wangshu: She feels lonely and anxious but maintains her dedication to practice.
• Chu Yuanqing: She shows maternal affection towards Chu Wangshu, boosting her confidence.
• Kiriwake Yayoi: She displays confidence and assertiveness in challenging Xie Qingxuan's team.
• Qi Yushuang: She awakens [Flow State] and uses it to win the stage PK.

Significant Themes

• Loneliness and the importance of support and connection.
• Competition and the pursuit of success.
• The awakening and use of [Flow State] abilities.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wangshu: They share a warm, mother-daughter moment that boosts Chu Wangshu's morale.
• Kiriwake Yayoi and Xie Qingxuan: They exchange a few words, with Yayoi challenging Xie's team to a stage PK.
• Qi Yushuang and Liang Xiaoxiao: They compete on stage, with Qi Yushuang winning and choosing Qiu Caixuan as her new teammate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Xiaoxiao, after being eliminated, quickly forms a new team with a C-Class lead singer to advance to the next round.
• The global situation is deteriorating due to Calamity Species anomalies, with the Wall of Sighs weakening and Calamity Beasts threatening to emerge.
• Chu Yuanqing struggles with her memories and the weight of her past, deciding to focus on her mission as the Savior.

Character Developments

• Liang Xiaoxiao: She remains calm and pragmatic after elimination, quickly forming a new team to continue in the competition.
• Chu Yuanqing: She becomes more determined to fulfill her mission as the Savior, suppressing her personal feelings and memories to focus on her task. She also starts learning about the idol industry to improve her chances of success.
• Xie Qingxuan: She continues to support Chu Yuanqing, providing guidance and helping her adapt to the idol industry. She also struggles with her feelings for Chu Yuanqing, experiencing strange dreams after their kiss.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Determination: Both Chu Yuanqing and Liang Xiaoxiao show resilience in the face of setbacks, determined to continue pursuing their goals.
• The Weight of the Past: Chu Yuanqing grapples with her memories and the burden of her past, deciding to focus on her mission to avoid falling into despair.
• The Threat of Calamity: The global situation serves as a reminder of the impending danger from Calamity Species and the need for humanity to find a solution.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yuanqing and Xie Qingxuan: Their relationship continues to develop, with Xie Qingxuan providing support and guidance to Chu Yuanqing. They also share a deeper emotional connection, as seen in their kiss and Xie Qingxuan's dreams.
• Liang Xiaoxiao and her new teammate: They quickly form an alliance, showing mutual respect and a desire to help each other advance in the competition.

Chapter 13: "Dad, Please Let Me Support Just One!" — Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yuanqing, Xie Qingxuan, and Ji Shuzhu train together for their upcoming stage PK against "Little Sakura" (Kiriwake Yayoi's team) on the dance ACUTE.
• Chu Yuanqing's progress is hindered by her weak dance foundation, though her spatial awareness helps her memorize complex formations by visualizing them mentally.
• A scene unfolds of Chu Yuanqing doing a floor back-hip stretch in dancewear, which captivates Xie Qingxuan's attention.
• Chu Yuanqing reflects on her fragmented memories as a Magical Girl, the "Curse of the Sea of Truth," and the mysterious origin of the [Transformation] blessing.
• Ji Shuzhu reveals her backstory, including her past feelings for Chen Yining ("Xiao Ning"), her Hyperthymesia condition, and her newfound hope that Chu Yuanqing's unique "Shimmer" might cure her.
• Kiriwake Yayoi's team trains relentlessly, united by their shared goal of winning Chu Yuanqing back.
• A separate plotline shows ~20 B-Class contestants meeting in a restroom to plot match-fixing, with concerns about the risks of exposure this time.

2. Character Developments

• Chu Yuanqing: Demonstrates diligence and resilience in training; reflects deeply on her forgotten past and the peculiarities of her body (over-sensitivity to gazes).
• Xie Qingxuan: Shows growing curiosity about Chu Yuanqing's body and her own feelings, though she hasn't awakened to her attraction yet—her admiration is framed as innocent, "art-like" reverence.
• Ji Shuzhu: Backstory revealed—was once in love with Chen Yining, planned to confess, but Hyperthymesia's Side Effect devoured her emotions. She deliberately pushed Chen Yining away to become "the selfish person" in her eyes. For the first time, she feels genuine hope that Chu Yuanqing's Shimmer could heal her.
• Little Sakura's team (Kiriwake Yayoi, Yue Bao, Green Eyed Cat): Motivated by individual desires—possessiveness, a craving for maternal love, and regret over a past failure—but united in a shared determination to defeat Chu Yuanqing's team.

3. Significant Themes

• Lesbian subtext vs. friendship: The narration explicitly discusses the blurred boundary between "best friends" and romantic interest, using Ji Shuzhu's commentary as a lens ("Lesbians, amazing, right?").
• Hope vs. resignation: Ji Shuzhu shifts from accepting her own doomed fate to experiencing hope that Chu Yuanqing could save her.
• Public persona vs. private curse: Chu Yuanqing's Magical Girl nature makes her hypersensitive to being watched, a burden she must suppress for performances.
• Corruption in the idol industry: The match-fixing scheme highlights the exploitative, rigged nature of the competition.
• Determination and rivalry: Both teams push themselves brutally, driven by different but equally intense motivations.

4. Character Interactions

• Xie Qingxuan & Chu Yuanqing: Intimate, physical interactions during stretching; Xie Qingxuan corrects Chu Yuanqing's posture while Chu Yuanqing struggles to hide how overwhelming her sensitive body finds it.
• Ji Shuzhu (observer): Acts as a silent witness and choreographer, comparing the two girls' dynamic to her own past, and analyzing Chu Yuanqing's potential as an idol.
• Kiriwake Yayoi's team: Though not shown in direct scene, the narration establishes each member's personal longing and their unified, "hungry beast" training mindset.
• The B-Class contestants: A conspiratorial meeting discussing the logistics and risks of rigging the competition.

In brief: This chapter is primarily a preparation/interlude before the stage showdown, building up character motivations, revealing Ji Shuzhu's past and hope, and setting up both the on-stage rivalry and off-stage corruption plotlines.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter discusses the concept of fixed matches in the competition, their benefits and drawbacks, and the consequences of their collapse.
• Ruan Wutong, a D-rated contestant, forms a revenge alliance and uses her [Flow State] ability to win multiple stage PKs, challenging the fixed match alliances.
• Chen Yining, a once dignified young lady, becomes vengeful and manipulative after her defeat, forming a team with Ruan Wutong and Liang Xiaoxiao.
• Chu Yuanqing's team focuses on individual training, utilizing the advantages of having an A-rated contestant.

Character Developments

• Ruan Wutong: Becomes obsessed with revenge and uses her [Flow State] ability to win multiple matches.
• Chen Yining: Transforms into a vengeful and manipulative character after her defeat, using others to achieve her goals.
• Chu Yuanqing: Reflects on her past actions and advises Ji Shuzhu not to make unilateral decisions for others.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of fixed matches and their eventual collapse.
• Revenge and its impact on characters (Ruan Wutong, Chen Yining).
• The importance of understanding and considering others' perspectives when making decisions (Chu Yuanqing's advice to Ji Shuzhu).

Character Interactions

• Ruan Wutong and Chen Yining: Form a team based on their shared desire for revenge.
• Chu Yuanqing and Ji Shuzhu: Discuss the ethics of making decisions for others.
• Xie Qingxuan and Chu Yuanqing: The golden retriever explores her feelings for Chu Yuanqing and tries to remember her dreams through physical intimacy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Qingxuan, a golden retriever, experiences a vivid, pleasurable dream involving St. Peter's Basilica and angel feathers while cuddling with Chu Yuanqing.
• Chu Yuanqing awakens and notices Xie Qingxuan's unusual behavior, eventually realizing it's due to magic poisoning.
• Xie Qingxuan, now aware of her feelings for Chu Yuanqing, is confused and uncertain about her sexuality.
• The Flash Dance competition begins, with Chu Yuanqing, Xie Qingxuan, and Ji Shuzhu as competitors. The stage transforms into a grand church, symbolizing a wedding vow.

Character Developments

• Xie Qingxuan: Realizes her romantic feelings for Chu Yuanqing and struggles with her newfound sexuality.
• Chu Yuanqing: Shows concern and understanding towards Xie Qingxuan's condition, deciding to help her without confronting the issue directly.

Significant Themes

• Sexual awakening and self-discovery (Xie Qingxuan)
• Denial and avoidance of difficult issues (Chu Yuanqing)
• The transformative power of art and dreams (Flash Dance competition)

Character Interactions

• Xie Qingxuan and Chu Yuanqing: Their relationship becomes more complex as Xie Qingxuan's feelings for Chu Yuanqing are revealed, while Chu Yuanqing chooses to avoid addressing the issue.
• The competitors in the Flash Dance competition: They prepare to face off against each other, with the stage transforming to reflect their shared history and personal styles.