Almost Famous Episode 5 Recap
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Ding Dongdong meticulously observed a homeless man eating by the street, claiming he was witnessing the purest essence of life. Zhang Yiyong, unimpressed, mocked him for taking so long. A street cleaner, seeing the two young men squatting, mistook them for beggars and advised them to at least dress professionally if they were panhandling. Just then, You Zhiqi and Cheng Ming ran past, frantically chasing a paparazzi. Zhang Yiyong and Ding Dongdong, witnessing the chase, joined in.
The paparazzi, trying to escape, accidentally collided with Amy and Qu Shiyun. The two had been out observing people, with Qu Shiyun complaining about the activity and stressing her need to livestream. The impact caused their prop handcuffs to break, and they fell to the ground. Wei Feng, who had just stepped out of his trendy toy store, saw the commotion and quickly ushered everyone inside, worried about the public scene.
Inside the store, You Zhiqi confiscated the paparazzi's memory card, warning him about invading celebrity privacy and to learn some manners in the future. Amy was immediately captivated by the store, exclaiming about how lovely it was and asking if she could look around. Qu Shiyun also asked if she could livestream there. Wei Feng readily agreed, confirming it was his shop. Wei Feng then offered to show Cheng Ming around the store.
Cheng Ming's eyes widened at the sight of a particular pink doll, and Wei Feng, noticing her interest, offered to give it to her. However, seeing the hefty price tag, Cheng Ming hesitated. You Zhiqi, overcome by jealousy, quickly intervened, telling Cheng Ming she couldn't like the doll because she was his fan and could only like his things. He then pulled her out of the store, claiming it was getting dark and he was afraid.
As they walked away from Wei Feng’s shop, Cheng Ming playfully used her phone light to tease You Zhiqi about his supposed fear of the dark. You Zhiqi, frustrated, told her she wasn't allowed to like Wei Feng or his doll, or anyone else for that matter, insisting she must only be his fan. Cheng Ming called him childish and told him to look after himself first.
You Zhiqi then sincerely apologized for wrongly accusing her and Wei Feng of leaking his video from the warehouse. Cheng Ming generously accepted his apology, considering their shared chase of the paparazzi an even exchange. You Zhiqi then offered her an autographed photo as a "fan perk," asking if she had sent out a demo, as he’d heard she was a good singer.
Embarrassed that he might know about her failed audition, Cheng Ming denied sending any demo and refused his photo. You Zhiqi continued to playfully insist she was his fan and should reclaim her "loyal fan status." Later, during a dance class, Cheng Ming struggled with her flexibility. Professor Dao made her do leg presses. Cheng Ming cried out in pain, while a classmate jokingly compared Professor Dao to an evil nanny from an ancient drama.
Ding Dongdong didn't escape either, with Professor Dao ordering Zhang Yiyong to press his legs. Meanwhile, You You visited You Zhiqi, reminding him of his celebrity status. You Zhiqi complained about having to work on the weekend, but You You firmly stated that while he was a student, he was also a top idol and needed to fulfill his professional obligations.
Undeterred by her struggle in class, Cheng Ming continued practicing dancing in her dorm, though her moves remained comically stiff. Amy, while heading out for a mysterious errand, accidentally dropped her ID card. Cheng Ming picked it up and realized it was Amy's birthday. She immediately discussed with Qu Shiyun to throw a surprise American-themed birthday party for Amy, deciding Wei Feng's store would be the perfect venue because Amy had expressed admiration for it.
Since Qu Shiyun had a livestream to do, Cheng Ming volunteered to approach Wei Feng. Separately, Zhang Yiyong, attracted to Fang Yali's beauty and temperament, secretly observed her practicing dance. He then noticed that after she ate, she would immediately vomit, making him suspect she might have a stomach ailment. Cheng Ming successfully convinced Wei Feng to host Amy's birthday party in his store. Wei Feng was enthusiastic, and they began making preparations together.
Meanwhile, Amy attempted to access the archive room at Starry Arts Academy but was informed that it was only open to specific staff members and professors. She then showed an old, torn photo with a bridge to a professor, hoping for information, but the professor couldn't identify the location. Soon after, Cheng Ming messaged Amy, asking her to come to Wei Feng's store later that night, implying it was to see a new collection of collaboration figurines.
Back in her dorm, Amy learned from Qu Shiyun that a big surprise party was planned for her. During a photoshoot, You Zhiqi found himself distracted, recalling his earlier conversation with Cheng Ming about Wei Feng and his jealousy. He saw a social media post from Cheng Ming, which seemingly showed her with Wei Feng. He immediately called Cheng Ming, who confirmed she was with Wei Feng at his store, setting up for Amy's birthday.
You Zhiqi, agitated, questioned why he hadn't been informed, then abruptly announced he was coming and rushed his photoshoot, much to the confusion of his assistant and the crew. While Cheng Ming and Wei Feng were out buying supplies for the party, Cheng Ming witnessed a woman haggling with and bullying an elderly flower seller over wilted flowers.
Driven by a sense of justice, Cheng Ming intervened, bought all the elderly woman’s flowers, and then, with Wei Feng’s help paying cash since the seller didn't have a QR code, urged the rude woman to find fresher flowers elsewhere. Back at Wei Feng’s store, Cheng Ming and Wei Feng were decorating. As Wei Feng, perched on a chair, almost lost his balance, Cheng Ming instinctively reached out to steady him.
Their hands clasped, and their eyes met in a moment of unexpected intimacy. Just then, You Zhiqi burst in. Seeing them in such close proximity, he rushed forward, pushed Cheng Ming out of the way, and ended up falling to the ground with Wei Feng. Zhang Yiyong and others soon arrived, and upon seeing You Zhiqi and Wei Feng in their awkward embrace, immediately began to playfully tease them about their passionate encounter and implied relationship.
Despite the humorous chaos, everyone was impressed by the party setup. Qu Shiyun then announced that Amy would arrive any minute and explained their small plan. As Amy approached the store, her friends, having arranged a musical performance outside, hid to surprise her with a "Happy Birthday" celebration.
