The cool, aloof leading lady of the troupe x the passionate, devoted, versatile leading man.
Fang Qingyin was born cold and solitary. Aside from taking refuge in stories, she lived immersed in a world of her own. The two realms were separated by nothing but a door in her heart, with not a sliver of room for anyone else.
Until she met Changting...
"Changting, I like you."
"Qingyin, I'm not into women."
"You're more patient when you turn me down than when you turn other people down. That means you don't dislike me, right?"
"Not disliking you doesn't mean I like you."
"Then tell me you don't like me."
"I..."
"The Peony Pavilion says love can cross the boundary between reality and illusion, and even life and death. The Romance of the Western Chamber says love can break free of restraints and defy convention. If love can overcome even death, then gender..."
"You're too deeply immersed in the role. You admire the people in the stories. I'm Changting."
"The person I love is named Changting."
Core theme: Love means ideals and freedom.
No, I rebelled?