If The Voice Has Memory Episode 18 Recap
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After the Wind Ling team's recent success in a competition, the popularity of each voice actor on social media soared. Liu Ziwei excitedly shared that his fan count had jumped by 5,000, and someone even recognized him at a wonton shop. The team members then began to playfully brainstorm names for their future fan groups, such as "Liu Ziwei vitamins" and "talcum powder," before Yu Luxi reminded them to maintain a low profile.
Zhao Junran, arriving late, even handed out masks, joking that they were all "big stars" now. After dinner at Lin Nan's home, his parents prepared to leave. Liang Yichuan offered to do the dishes, but Lin Nan's father insisted that Lin Nan stay and help, as it was improper for a guest to do all the work alone. The two men, who had been childhood friends but now harbored feelings for the same girl, begrudgingly started washing dishes.
Lin Nan asked about Liang Yiyi, and Liang Yichuan, though angry about Lin Nan's rejection of his sister, admitted that Lin Nan had been right to be honest. Liang Yichuan then pressed Lin Nan, asking if he had someone he liked, suggesting it was the only reason he would reject Liang Yiyi. Liang Yichuan confessed that he did have someone he liked, and that Lin Nan knew her.
He declared his intention to comprehensively "cultivate" this person in both her career and personal life. Lin Nan wasn't surprised, but Liang Yichuan soon clarified that the person he liked was Yu Luxi. He asserted that he had known her longer, claiming "first come, first served," and told Lin Nan to stop pursuing her. Lin Nan retorted that Yu Luxi had originally sought him as a master, and Liang Yichuan had merely impersonated him, creating a misunderstanding.
Unwilling to back down, they exchanged challenges, agreeing that whoever won Yu Luxi's heart, the other would not hold a grudge. As Liang Yichuan abruptly left the kitchen, Lin Nan was left to reflect on their past. Lin Nan recalled his middle school days with Liang Yichuan, when their friendship was strong, and they often discussed their future careers on the playground.
Their shared passion for voice acting led them to register "Mai Da" as a brand, dreaming of making a big impact. Lin Nan remembered Liang Yichuan proudly declaring that he had even come up with Lin Nan's moniker, "Mai Wu Tian Xia," and had it trademarked to prevent future brand squatting, confident in their eventual success. Despite their current rivalry, Lin Nan acknowledged that they still cared for each other, even if they pretended otherwise.
Later, Lin Nan and Zhao Junran were out drinking. Lin Nan, under the guise of discussing a new comic project, described a love triangle: one boy was rich but not handsome, the other was handsome but lacked courage. He asked Zhao Junran who would win the girl. Zhao Junran quickly declared that the rich but not handsome boy would win, because the "handsome but not brave" one would never confess, thus never even getting a chance.
Zhao Junran quickly realized Lin Nan was talking about himself and Liang Yichuan. He bluntly told Lin Nan that he needed to be more proactive in pursuing women. Inspired, Lin Nan abruptly left, intending to confess his feelings to Yu Luxi. Meanwhile, Liang Yichuan met Yu Luxi. He suggested that their repeated reunions were fate, though Yu Luxi attributed it to Mai Da.
Liang Yichuan claimed half the credit for Mai Da's success, mentioning his role in securing projects like "I am Jiang Xiaohei." He then presented Yu Luxi with a detailed career plan, including fan meetings, radio promotions, and exclusive interviews, all contingent on her joining Youlong studio. Yu Luxi, however, declined the offer, expressing her loyalty and attachment to Wind Ling, stating she was developing well where she was. Liang Yichuan, sensing her true feelings, asked if she liked Lin Nan.
Yu Luxi, blushing, admitted that she did. Liang Yichuan then tried to dissuade her, questioning if she truly liked Lin Nan or merely the idol "Mai Da." He warned her about the negative societal perception of idol-fan relationships, suggesting that people might view Lin Nan as exploiting a fan. He cited his sister, Liang Yiyi, as an example of how a popular figure's fan base could hinder their personal relationships.
Despite his warnings, Liang Yichuan then confessed that his earlier declaration of liking her was not a joke, and he was willing to wait for her decision. Yu Luxi returned home, disturbed by Liang Yichuan's words. She searched online for news about idols dating fans, finding many negative stories and instances of female fans being harmed or turning hostile when their idols entered relationships.
She even imagined a scenario where she and Lin Nan were attacked by angry fans in a movie theater. The thought of becoming a public target made her abandon the idea of getting closer to Lin Nan. Elsewhere, Liang Yiyi was struggling with her computer course. A classmate suggested she needed a tutor. With the computer exam approaching, she reluctantly sought out Xiao Tian, known for his computer skills.
Adopting a tearful, pitiable approach, she expressed her sincerity in wanting to learn and begged him to be her teacher. Although initially hesitant, Xiao Tian eventually agreed to tutor her, but on his own terms: he would decide the schedule, offering only two hours of lessons. Liang Yiyi gratefully accepted.
At Wind Ling, Zhao Junran was boasting to Liu Ziwei and other colleagues about his relationship with Zhou Na, claiming she was a "stubborn duck with a hard mouth" who secretly harbored feelings for him. Unbeknownst to him, Zhou Na had walked in and overheard everything. As the other colleagues discreetly excused themselves, a mortified Zhao Junran immediately knelt before Zhou Na, profusely apologizing and expressing his deep care for her. Zhou Na, seeing his sincerity, chose not to dwell on his embarrassing remarks.
