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the eps r so short they don't start they…

the eps r so short they don't start they finish. so was right that the reason Da Hei is getting surveilled is cause he works for Dou Ke Yi. but from what i got (the ep i found had bad subs so it was a guessing game) Xiao Bai working for a government agency not for the cops. but i might be wrong cause of the subs. either way i am happy to see that he is a bit of a goofball & isn't the conniving manipulator i though he was at the start. & yet he is still lying to Da Hei & keeping tabs on him, so sooner or later this will come out & cause a break-up & a lot of hurt. ************************************************************************************btw No Sir, Xiao Bai boss is sus as f*ck - idk why but i don't trust him.

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A Heartbreak in All the Wrong Ways

I love episode 1 to 3 but episode 4 is such a let downThe apology scene on campus was so painful to watch. They bullied him, vandalised his door, and made his life miserable. Then suddenly, after overhearing a short conversation between Ice and another student about Professor Mint, they realised Ice was the real victim and decided to apologise. Watching all five bullies pour paint over themselves as a form of apology felt so empty. It was meant to be emotional, but instead it came across as awkward and forced. I couldn’t feel any sincerity from it, just discomfort.The GL kiss and NC scene also felt misplaced. If they wanted to explore that relationship, they should have built the emotional connection first. There was no chemistry or buildup, so the kiss felt random and unnecessary. Instead of adding depth, it took me out of the moment completely.Then came the balcony scene, which was supposed to be the emotional turning point between Saint and Ice. For three episodes, we watched Ice’s anger and heartbreak build because of the misunderstanding. The tension between them was so powerful, but in this episode, it all vanished in a few seconds. Just a quick explanation that Saint’s dad took his phone and sent those messages, and suddenly everything was fine. Something that was meant to be heartbreaking and meaningful ended up feeling rushed and hollow.And that final drunk kiss… it left me feeling conflicted. Were they acting in character for the play, or was it real? Did they kiss because they finally cleared the air, or because they were drunk and confused? Ice still has a boyfriend, so the whole moment just felt wrong. If so, that makes it cheating, being drunk doesn’t excuse it. At least show him breaking up with his boyfriend first.The only part that truly touched me was when they held hands and started crying as they shared how much they missed each other. That moment felt so real. Their emotions finally poured out, and both actors did such an amazing job showing their pain and love. It was raw, genuine, and heartbreaking to watch.Overall, episode 4 left me sad, not because of the story’s tragedy, but because it lost the emotional depth that made the first three episodes so special. I just hope the next episode brings back the sincerity and connection that once made this series so moving.

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I love these characters! Especially Caiwei

This show has so many lovely women, I find it rare to have so many favourite characters already. Especially Caiwei (the sorcerer in white). She's so free-spirited, and she's always eating something (lol). I really love her dynamic with the ML, as she acts like an older sister to him. It also helps that she's smart and strong too. Just as our ML gets to save her from danger, she saves him right back. His actual sisters are also great, and you can tell the older one does care for him even when the rest of the family didn't. We haven't seen much from the main lady (the FL) but I can already tell I'll love her just as much soon enough. Also, She's so cute! Not many evil scheming women to be seen here either (which is usually the case with these type of dramas), apart from maybe the Grand princess. But so far, she's been nice enough to recommend ML to join the Guardians so she can't be that bad. The aggressive Gold guardian lady ain't too bad either. Anyway, lots of great characters to be found so far, the women just stood out to me a bit more here, which is rare.

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Five Stars

Another frustrating ep but it really broke my heart . My wei wei suffering again . I love chi cheng but i got really disappointed at him at the previous ep when he couldn't say he didnt love wang shuo and now in this ep the aftermath of that happened wang shuo plotted yet again . After going all the way in a relationship , acting protective, possessive bf still confused about your own feelings Oh God!! Its hella frustrating . Finally lies were exposed atleast it helped chi cheng realise his own feelings it was already eating me up finally that baggage is off my chest . But again it was chi cheng who didnt want to know anything about wei wei' s past . When wei wei wanted to come clean about it .Their relationship was honestly toxic it lacked a lot communication and understanding. They never communicated properly. Maybe the breakup was much needed for them . They needed some space to realise each other's mistake and start a fresh relationship.

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One recording saves one recording condemns

Todo Seigo gets the dust off his shogi board and starts plotting. He saw Asuka playing her dad’s game and said she could kill him. He starts a search on his phone about her and makes plans. Asuka is probably the hardest worker but because she is rather antisocial, she is the first they want out. She is set up for theft and somehow the stepmom gets contacted by the police. She sends little brother with the evidence that will clear her but has brother got her to sign an ndr about who she is and a promise to never contact her father. She is so grateful to be out of jail that she agrees to it. This was not a smart move but I don’t blame her. She did find out from a detective that they had the recording that proved her innocence. She found out her ass of a brother tricked her and the stepmom tries to buy her off. I love that she tosses the money and that even tho they were successful with their contract, she doesn’t need anything from them and can’t be bought. I think this was the first time stepmom realized Asuka had more character than she expected. She saw the challenge and was keeping the knife video for a scandal later. I did like that Asuka basically told them to kiss off as she strolled past them and the shower of money. She still mourns her mom but knows she’s about to be kicked out of her home. She revisits the spot where she and her mom enjoyed the view and made wishes. She was a good daughter but her father was an ass and her mother died pining for him because she loved him unconditionally. Asuka felt that way for her mom. There is a scene of dinner at the stepmom’s place and it is elegant but cold. When she told the fiancée her shogi days were over and she needed to serve the family I would not have smiled sweetly and agreed. I would have headed to the door and told them sayonara. As Asuka is considering ending it all, Todo shows up and shows the knife to her and wants to know why she hates her dad. Since her dad eliminated their existence, she wanted to return the favor. Todo revealed his mutual hate for her father and said the only way to remove his existence was through the game. He wants them to team up and she’s too tired. He tells her she has a job to do and then the nut jumps off the building to the garbage bin😂🤣I think he found it to hurt more than he expected.😂 He tells her she has a new purpose to live…to play shogi. When she drops him she finds a rook piece and she sees that as a sign to play. Game on to beat dad.

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