She Turns into a Fish When She's Sad

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Mary Sue story, showbiz setting. Read with caution!

Blurb:

When Xu Yu is sad, she turns into a fish, because fish only have seven seconds of memory.

That way, when she turns back into a person, she’ll have forgotten what made her sad.

On Christmas Eve, Xu Yu is cheated on by her scumbag boyfriend. She acts as if she couldn’t care less, but the moment she pushes open the door, her emotions suddenly overwhelm her.

And then… oh no, she turns into a fish.

As Xu Yu lies in a concrete stairwell, thinking she’s about to dry out and die, a stooped old man walks by and picks her up, bringing her home to his beautiful fish tank.

Lu Guangkai is the most sought-after veteran Best Actor in showbiz, known as Old Lu. He loves tea, reading the newspaper, and, most of all, keeping fish.

He lands the role of a reclusive old man in his new movie, so he rents a place and disguises himself as an old man to get into character.

His makeup is so convincing that nobody recognizes him. Everything goes smoothly.

Until one day, he finds a fish in the stairwell.

After that, the gentle young woman next door suddenly starts bringing him dinner time and time again and helping him cross the road.

Later, Xu Yu appears on a variety show.

Word is that Best Actor Lu, who never takes part in variety shows, is making a rare appearance.

Everyone is eager to show off and get his attention.

Only Xu Yu is wondering: Why does Best Actor Lu seem so much like the old man next door?

Old Lu has always kept to himself, until he meets the gentle young woman next door.

He treats her with the utmost care and tenderness, afraid of making her sad even for a moment.

When the young woman gets sad, she turns into a fish, then forgets him forever.

Note:

1. A gentle, fluffy romance about an old house catching fire.

2. The male lead is five years older than the female lead.

3. Since the male lead is an acclaimed actor, he quotes movie lines when he speaks. If that bothers you, read with caution.

4. Neither lead is perfect. They both have their little flaws.

5. There is a secondary couple who mainly help bring the leads together. Read with caution if that bothers you.

6. Main couple: a solitary, aloof Best Actor and an innocent little red fish. Secondary couple: a dazzling actress and her devoted driver.

Theme: Don’t run from sadness, but don’t run from the light