The world of high school girl Lin Xiaoyue was completely shattered the moment she spoke from her reflection in the mirror. Based on a fictional adaptation of real experiences, this magical realism novel tells the story of her journey of redemption in parallel worlds. In five completely different worlds, she faces the trauma of bullying and reconstructs her self-perception.
She first glimpses the fragility and struggle behind the injury from the perspective of the bully Han Yuqing; then she steps into the world of extremely fearful victims and faces the deepest shadow in her heart; then she learns trust in ideal friendship, confirms her self-worth in loneliness, and finally reconciles with the past in an integrated world.
Mirrors, ink, pocket watches, and dolls form a symbolic system throughout, connecting the boundaries between reality and fantasy. There is no perfect cure, only real growth. Lin Xiaoyue understands the hurt, accepts the vulnerability in the journey, and finally finds the strength to move forward in the pain.
Purpose: Confront the trauma of bullying and achieve reconciliation and growth through self-exploration.