Ch. 1Beginning
Key Plot Points and Events
- Hong Mo, a high school student, witnesses a spectacular meteor shower, one of which he finds and splits with a girl, Mu Siyu.
- Hong Mo and Mu Siyu start experiencing physical changes and eventually awaken superpowers (electricity and ice) due to the meteor fragments they possess.
- They live together to study their powers and avoid becoming lab rats.
- Hong Mo becomes aware of a woman in Japan who might have awakened fire powers, but she disappears from the public eye.
Character Developments
- Hong Mo: Initially a carefree student, he becomes cautious and secretive after discovering his powers. He grows frustrated with his hidden life.
- Mu Siyu: A gentle and famous campus belle, she becomes Hong Mo's partner in studying their powers. Her character is not explored in detail in this chapter.
Significant Themes
- The consequences of the meteor shower and the discovery of powers.
- The fear of being experimented on by the government.
- The frustration of living a hidden life with extraordinary abilities.
Character Interactions
- Hong Mo and Mu Siyu: They interact cautiously, initially investigating each other's powers and eventually living together to study their abilities. Their relationship remains platonic.
- Hong Mo and the online community: Hong Mo follows online discussions about the woman in Japan who might have awakened fire powers, but the information disappears, leaving him frustrated.