I Cannot Hug You Episode 13 Recap
> I Cannot Hug You Recap
Jiang Zhihao lay in bed, confused and troubled by Li Shiya's sudden coldness and avoidance. He pondered whether she was annoyed with him. Earlier, his phone calls to her couldn't get through, and he worried she might have changed her mind about him. His thoughts were interrupted by Xin Ba, who knocked on his door.
Xin Ba, feigning a friendly visit, subtly informed Jiang Zhihao about an upcoming entertainment industry party at Dream Bar, mentioning that he and Li Shiya had already agreed to attend together. He invited Jiang Zhihao, implying that Li Shiya's recent quiet demeanor and her failure to mention the party were serious, subtly pushing Jiang Zhihao to attend.
Xin Ba's true intention was to lure Jiang Zhihao, a human, into the vampire-filled bar as a dangerous trap, as the attendees would all be vampires. Later, amidst heavy rain, Xin Ba arrived at Li Shiya's residence to pick her up. Li Shiya, dressed in a stunning strapless gown that revealed her shoulders, with her long hair flowing, descended the steps like a fairy, captivating Xin Ba who stood dazed at the bottom.
In the car, Li Shiya stated her intention to only stay for a short while, but Xin Ba hoped she would find it interesting. She also mentioned that Shihuan would pick her up later. When Xin Ba questioned her casual way of ordering Shihuan around and the longevity of their unique relationship, Li Shiya affirmed that despite their different races, their feelings were real and would last forever.
Meanwhile, Yu Ze visited Xiao Can, whom he had held captive for a long time. His assistant confirmed that Xiao Can was locked away from sunlight and outsiders, though at least not tortured. Xiao Can confronted Yu Ze, questioning why he kept her imprisoned, neither killing nor releasing her, yet granting her every wish. She also probed how he identified vampires without her list, suspecting betrayal within her organization.
Yu Ze apologized for her captivity, explaining he couldn't release her but didn't want her to die, offering to fulfill all her desires except freedom. Frustrated, Xiao Can physically attacked Yu Ze, quickly grabbing his throat. Yu Ze showed immense pain but did not resist, which surprised her. She demanded to know why. Yu Ze then revealed that he was a hybrid of human and vampire, a being not meant to exist, whose lifespan was limited to thirty years.
At twenty-seven, he had little time left. He explained that he provided her with energy because he wished for her to live, as he did not want anyone, human or vampire, to suffer a pitiful existence like his own. Xin Ba and Li Shiya arrived at Dream Bar. While they were seated, Xin Ba confronted Li Shiya, urging her to stop seeing Jiang Zhihao.
He reminded her that he had initially encouraged her to hunt him, but now she seemed too obsessed. He emphasized that despite mingling with humans, vampires were a different race and she shouldn't be assimilated by them. Li Shiya quietly acknowledged his words. Around this time, Jiang Zhihao, a germaphobe, truly arrived at Dream Bar alone. To come to such a noisy place for the person he loved showed how much he had sacrificed and changed for Li Shiya.
Xin Ba, feigning surprise, remarked on Jiang Zhihao's presence, knowing his germaphobic nature. Xin Ba then deliberately took Li Shiya into a private room to ensure Jiang Zhihao would miss seeing her, before excusing himself and sending Jiang Zhihao on a futile search, saying she might be in some corner having a good time. Xin Ba led Li Shiya to a private room where other vampires were drinking.
One vampire discussed her casual relationship with a human, whom she treated merely as food for energy, planning to discard him once bored. Hearing this, Li Shiya felt deeply unsettled, as her relationship with Jiang Zhihao felt like more than just a hunt; it might be love. She stepped out, internally questioning why she was upset.
She reminded herself that it was proper for a vampire to have such thoughts, and that her initial intent with Jiang Zhihao was to treat him as food, but realized she was becoming too human-like and needed to wake up. Unaware of Li Shiya's inner turmoil, Jiang Zhihao, still searching for her, mistakenly approached another female vampire, thinking it was Li Shiya.
He realized his error and accidentally touched her hands, which led the female vampire to discover his human identity. Unable to find Li Shiya, Jiang Zhihao drank heavily at the bar. The female vampire he had encountered earlier took advantage of his intoxicated state and led him away to a private room. Shihuan also arrived at the bar, having been asked by Li Shiya to pick her up later. He noticed Jiang Zhihao being led away.
Li Shiya, growing bored, decided to leave and met Shihuan on the stairs. Shihuan, surprised to see her, asked if she wasn't with her boyfriend, revealing that Jiang Zhihao was also there. Li Shiya, realizing the danger, rushed to find Jiang Zhihao. She found him in the private room with the female vampire. Li Shiya asserted her claim over Jiang Zhihao, telling the other vampire not to touch him.
The female vampire mocked Li Shiya's possessiveness, pointing out that Li Shiya was also a vampire and should not pretend otherwise, adding that whoever hunted him was the same, as he was merely prey. Li Shiya then woke up the heavily intoxicated Jiang Zhihao. Confused, Jiang Zhihao questioned why Li Shiya had been avoiding his calls and wondered if she was tired of him, or what he was to her.
Li Shiya apologized for making him uneasy and for him having to come to such a dangerous place. She confessed her deep affection for him, saying, "Zhihao, I like you. I like you a lot." Xin Ba, observing from behind the door, looked heartbroken by their sweet confession. Jiang Zhihao was then taken back to Li Shiya's house, and the two spent the night sleeping in the same bed.
Shihuan helped take a very drunk Jiang Zhihao back to Li Shiya's house. Shihuan then met Xin Ba, who was infuriated, physically punishing Shihuan and accusing him of ordering him around like a driver and for allowing bad things to happen. Xin Ba expressed his frustration at being unable to understand the complicated relationship between Li Shiya and Jiang Zhihao.
The next morning, Jiang Zhihao woke up at Li Shiya's house, still hazy from the night before, recalling snippets of his confession and her words. Li Shiya awkwardly explained that she hadn't done anything inappropriate while he was unconscious, having controlled herself to protect him. However, she couldn't tell him that her avoidance was due to her vampire estrus period, which made her afraid to get close to him, so she had to make up a casual excuse.
When Jiang Zhihao asked if her confession of liking him was true, she confirmed it. Jiang Zhihao was relieved, having worried she had stopped loving him. Li Shiya apologized for making him uneasy, explaining that she had avoided him to keep a distance, citing a book that suggested it built affection in couples. Jiang Zhihao dismissed the idea of needing such a strategy, emphasizing her constant attractiveness to him. Li Shiya, feeling courageous, leaned in and kissed him tenderly.
