Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog's Time Episode 31 Recap
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Ai Qing’s father questioned if her new role as a commentator was merely a way to support Wu Bai. Ai Qing laughed it off, insisting she simply sought a challenging career and found the change refreshing. Her father, however, saw through her pretense, knowing she had always silently endured difficulties. He urged her to prioritize her own well-being in future decisions, reminding her he was the one person who never wanted to see her suffer.
The following morning, upon arriving for work, Ai Qing was surprised by a food delivery. It was from Wu Bai, who sent a variety of her favorite foods, accompanied by a note telling her to eat if she got hungry during rehearsal. Wu Bai messaged her, asking what she would eat first. Ai Qing playfully sent a picture of a random dish.
When Wu Bai asked if she didn't prefer sliced meat, she immediately sent a photo of herself eating it, which made him smile. Observing this exchange, Shen Zhe was impressed by Wu Bai’s tactic and attempted to replicate it by sending a photo of dried meat to Ai Jing, asking if she liked it. Ai Jing, however, retorted, asking if he was unaware she was on a diet.
Shen Zhe then comically pondered the vast differences in romantic dynamics between the two sisters, prompting a sarcastic exchange with 97 about his own supposed “dominant” relationship with Ai Jing, which was quickly debunked by Ai Jing herself during a phone call. As the ARCT approached, K&K intensified their training. Shen Zhe had improved his playing style, 97’s mental fortitude had grown, and the team's overall synergy was strong.
However, Zhou Yi's performance fluctuated due to a lack of confidence, leading to low-level mistakes under pressure. Wu Bai and the team leader reassured Zhou Yi, promising to help him refine his robot's code. Wu Bai then gathered the team for a heartfelt speech, acknowledging K&K’s newness compared to SP, and expressing pride in their journey to the ARCT stage despite past national competition losses.
He emphasized that robot combat was a team effort and K&K’s success was due to everyone’s contribution. After the meeting, Wu Bai took a call from Ai Qing, telling her the team would check into the competition hotel the next day. Ai Qing mentioned her rehearsal was in the afternoon, and Wu Bai immediately offered to accompany her.
Ai Qing, delighted, exchanged sweet words with Wu Bai, unaware that his teammates were eagerly eavesdropping on their conversation, forcing Wu Bai to quickly dismiss them. The next day, Ai Qing diligently prepared for her role as a commentator, and Wu Bai waited patiently by her side. After her rehearsal, Ai Qing apologized for making him wait, but Wu Bai reassured her, saying he cherished their time together.
He thanked her for all her decisions, acknowledging he couldn't interfere but vowed to always remember their shared ideal and promised to lead his team to bring a championship back to China. While Ai Qing was speaking with Wei Quan, a professional who provided commentary insights, Director Lin, an old colleague from SP, approached.
Lin, who had recently been promoted, enthusiastically greeted them and rambled on about his new responsibilities and how much the youth training camp kids missed Ai Qing, all while casually patting Ai Qing's shoulder. Wu Bai, visibly uncomfortable, subtly coughed to show his displeasure. When Lin urged Wu Bai to go pick up his "girlfriend," Wu Bai firmly embraced Ai Qing, asking if they could leave.
Lin, still oblivious, pulled Wu Bai's arm away, chiding him for public displays of affection. Wu Bai then stated unequivocally, "She is my girlfriend," which finally made Lin realize their relationship. Lin immediately changed his tune, praising them as a perfect match and quickly excusing himself. Ai Qing playfully teased Wu Bai for his jealousy, which he denied, though she encouraged him not to be upset, remarking that's just how Lin Shan is.
Chinese robot clubs SP and K&K successfully advanced to the ARCT finals, setting the stage for an intense showdown. Before the match, the two rival teams exchanged pre-match taunts. An SP player boasted about defeating K&K, while Wu Bai calmly countered their trash talk. Wang Hao then stepped in, urging his team to stop the banter, and told Wu Bai to play well, declaring, "The champion belongs to China."
Before the match commenced, Ai Qing, looking poised in a white suit, confided in Wu Bai that she was slightly nervous about her first time commenting on such a big event. Wu Bai, however, exuded confidence, certain that K&K would be victorious. Ai Qing cautioned him not to speak too soon, reminding him that SP had formidable tactics. Wu Bai dismissed this, claiming that tactics paled in comparison to strong individual ability.
Noticing he was carrying a hat, Ai Qing asked him about it. Wu Bai replied that he wanted her to personally crown him in every game she commentated. He handed her the hat, and Ai Qing carefully placed it on his head, sealing the moment with a tender kiss on his face. The first round of the finals saw Nobody, operated by Wu Bai, and Lin Yin's Monster King battling fiercely.
Wu Bai quickly secured the first victory for K&K, giving them a 1-0 lead. Despite the win, Nobody sustained heavy damage, with its steel plate pierced and chip destroyed. In the K&K pit, 97 and Zhou Yi scrambled to repair Nobody, facing challenges with the damaged circuit board and the need to rewrite the self-stabilizing program.
Zhou Yi expressed doubt after multiple failed attempts, but Wu Bai encouraged him, emphasizing that success came from learning from every failure and urging him to persevere. In the second round, Monster King continuously attacked Nobody, a strategy that led commentators to speculate if SP was attempting a "Tianji's horse racing" tactic. Monster King again lunged at Nobody but missed, striking a pillar.
Nobody seized the opportunity, performing an ejection attack that sent the struggling Monster King flying into the elimination zone, securing another point for Wu Bai. Ultimately, K&K clinched the ARCT championship with a decisive 2-0 victory. Wu Bai was awarded the MVP trophy. Wang Hao congratulated Wu Bai, and they both promised to meet again at the World Cup.
As K&K celebrated their win, Wu Bai addressed the crowd, declaring that K&K now had no weaknesses and would prove to be the strongest team in the world at the World Cup. The host then announced Ai Qing, the former main operator of the Solo team, would present the MVP award to Wu Bai.
Ai Qing gracefully presented the trophy, and Wu Bai, taking off his own hat, placed it gently on her head, echoing his earlier wish for her to crown him. Given the microphone, Wu Bai revealed the true meaning behind his nickname, DT, announcing to a stunned audience and his equally surprised teammates that "DT stands for Appledog's Time."
He then looked directly at Ai Qing, proclaiming, "This is my time, and it's also yours," to roaring cheers and applause from the crowd, bringing tears of joy to Ai Qing's eyes. After the ceremony, Wu Bai and Ai Qing shared a meal of crab meat and shrimp noodles.
As Wu Bai mixed her noodles, Ai Qing playfully chided him, asking him to warn her beforehand if he ever planned another public confession, lamenting how she looked crying on stage with her makeup ruined. Wu Bai promised to be more mindful next time, to which Ai Qing laughed, asking if there would really be a "next time," clarifying she was just joking.
Just as Ai Qing was about to eat, Wu Bai took her hand and pulled out a ring box. Ai Qing’s mind raced, silently pleading with him, "Please don't propose to me now. Oh, my god. I just casually changed my clothes and came out here. I didn't even take a shower after I got out of the stadium. Please do not propose to me now. Please don't."
