Falling Into Your Smile Episode 30 Recap
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The remaining teams determined their victors, and ZGDX successfully advanced to the National Championship finals. YQCB acknowledged ZGDX as their main concern in the semifinals, with Hierophant eager to face them in the Grand Finals. After the match, ZGDX returned to their base where Xiao Rui, the manager, gave them a congratulatory card. Tong Yao complained about the lack of a celebratory red envelope compared to other teams.
Lu Sicheng dismissed this, saying reaching the finals was standard for them, and offered her candy. The team joked as Lao K introduced a new MIHOO mask for combating dry skin from late-night training. Lu Sicheng announced a closed training period until the Grand Finals, with rules forbidding socializing with the lady boss next door or discussing tactics with former teammates. He even joked about grounding the cats, with the team quipping about drawing maps on their backs.
Before the training, Lu Sicheng treated the team to a large meal. At the restaurant, they encountered the heavily intoxicated DQ. Five team, who had been demoted. Civet, DQ. Five's captain, approached Xiao Rui, expressing his love for being a professional gamer and his teammates, despite the regrets. He acknowledged his career was ending but hoped ZGDX, the "lucky ones," would continue further. Xiao Rui explained that DQ.
Five had once replaced ZGDX in the World Championships, but lost momentum after Xu Tai Lun's departure and were demoted. ZGDX discussed the harsh reality of demotion, where teams often disband. Fatty promised to cook Curry Beef Potato Rice after they defeated YQCB, and the team vowed to "never give up." Back at their base, Civet posted a farewell message to DQ. Five on Weibo, garnering support from fans.
In Shanghai, at their hotel, Tong Yao received a birthday call from Chen Jinyang, who hinted at gifts from Lu Sicheng and relayed her mother’s message about being careful, causing Tong Yao to blush. Fatty then ate most of the food, including all the crab roe soup dumplings. He suddenly suffered from acute gastroenteritis and was hospitalized. Despite his condition, Fatty declared he would play the next match and demanded biscuits, threatening to make Tong Yao his support.
Lu Sicheng, without his wallet, borrowed Tong Yao's wallet to buy biscuits. He then saw her ID and realized it was her birthday. He quickly left. Back in the hospital room, Tong Yao was on the phone with her mother, downplaying her birthday. Suddenly, the ZGDX teammates entered with a cake, followed by Lu Sicheng with red roses, surprising Tong Yao. Despite the upcoming finals, her teammates insisted on celebrating.
As Tong Yao closed her eyes to make a wish, Lu Sicheng placed a "smiley necklace" around her neck, promising "A necklace this year and a diamond ring next year that comes with a marriage certificate." Fatty joked about being ignored, and Xiao Rui declared the "Double C" the stars of the night. Xiao Rui then presented everyone with a "360° without dead angle" amulet, vowing to resign if they didn't win the championship.
In the hospital corridor, Lu Sicheng pressed Tong Yao about her birthday wish, but she refused to tell him. Lu Sicheng confessed his wish: "I wish that I could be by your side for the rest of my life." Ming shared his wish to defeat YQCB, win the national title, and advance to the World Championships, adding that "ZGDX will not disappear from the game." Lu Sicheng reinforced that with luck and unity, their wishes would come true.
Meanwhile, at the YQCB base, the team studied ZGDX's strategies, focusing on Tong Yao's gameplay. Hierophant entered with numerous dolls, appearing uneasy. Liang Sheng and his teammates noticed his nervousness. Hierophant confessed his anxiety, as the Grand Finals approached, especially his "ultimate battle" against Lu Sicheng. He revealed that he initially came to China for a comfortable end to his career but credited his teammates for changing his perspective.
He expressed gratitude for their "absolute trust" and stated that they could reach a "higher-level stage," proving that "nothing is impossible." The team chanted, "YQCB! Seek hegemony!" On the day of the Grand Finals, Lu Sicheng comforted a nervous Tong Yao in the players' tunnel, reminding her they would conquer the world stage together.
The announcer welcomed everyone to the "Onmyoji Arena Pro League 2020 National Grand Finals," highlighting the "battle of the strongest" between ZGDX, a "star-studded team," and YQCB, a "dark horse." As the crowd chanted a countdown, the announcer declared the commencement of the final battle of 2020.
