Out Of The Dream Episode 10 Recap
> Out Of The Dream Recap
Mengru, dressed in a cosplay outfit, stumbled as she rushed towards a boy she admired, calling out to him, "Yukito Brother." Her imagined rescue by him didn't materialize; instead, she fell. The boy, far from offering help, criticized her attire, remarking that she should "wear less strange clothes like these, or you will fall over again."
He further commented that girls like her, who embrace the "2-D world," often do so because they are not outstanding in real life and seek "presence in another world." Yu Fei, witnessing this, became furious. She chastised the boy, telling him not to speak ignorantly about things he didn't understand, emphasizing that true respect for others and understanding of their interests ultimately reflects respect for oneself.
Mengru's friends, including Guan Jiu, then comforted her, reassuring her that the boy's lack of understanding was his loss, and that her true "Yukito" would love only her in her own story. Later, Mengru, feeling self-conscious, changed into regular clothes. However, Guan Jiu and her friends quickly convinced her to change back, insisting she looked better in her cosplay attire. Grateful for their support, Mengru agreed.
Yu Fei, curious about the anime convention, then asked Mengru to show her around, explaining there were many things she didn't understand. Brother Dao prepared diligently for Yu Fei's upcoming exam, buying her an abundance of stationery. He recalled a humorous incident from their primary school days when Yu Fei, after lending all her pens, found herself without one during an exam. He explained his extensive preparations, ensuring she would still have supplies even if she lost most of them.
He then visited Yu Fei's apartment to drop off the supplies, only to find the potted plant he had given her withered, which saddened him. Despite Yu Fei's relationship with Bai Feili, Brother Dao remained resolute in his affections, declaring that "opportunities are for those who are prepared," and if Yu Fei and Bai Feili were ever to break up, he would be ready to step in.
He pledged to "insist on liking her," certain that eventually, she would still see him. At Jiubai Studio, Bai Feili and Guan Jiu discussed the full dress rehearsal for their "Dragon Scale" project. Guan Jiu questioned whether to inform the team that the upfront payment was contingent on passing this rehearsal. Bai Feili, however, believed that withholding this information would prevent unnecessary anxiety and improve their performance.
He stated that as long as the team had confidence in him, that was enough. His sentiment was echoed by the members themselves as they emerged, assuring him of their readiness. Zhuang Sheng confirmed that all props were prepared, including a demo video for the cold fireworks. Ma Fang confirmed the dance routine, and another member assured that costumes were ready. Bai Feili thanked them, entrusting the success of the rehearsal to their collective efforts.
During the rehearsal, the team performed a scene featuring two knights drinking gourd wine, which was explained as a tribute to a classic moment in the "Dragon Scale" game. They highlighted how they had skillfully integrated classical elements into the dance and costumes while also enhancing the "2-D world" presence to make the overall presentation more engaging. Mr. Chen, the investor, was highly impressed, praising the "implantation" as "out of my expectation," "funny and refreshing."
He invited Bai Feili to his office the following afternoon to sign the formal contract and assured him that the down payment would be promptly transferred. He also requested the theme song by the next morning for promotional purposes and suggested extending the contract duration and diversifying its forms. Bai Feili readily agreed to all terms. That evening, Bai Feili offered Yu Fei some last-minute exam coaching.
He had her close her eyes, then revealed a "Pass" sign, declaring it her good fortune for the next day and guaranteeing her exam "will definitely be smooth." He playfully teased her about other potential outcomes like "love" and "money," noting she wouldn't think of him tomorrow or get rich. He then presented her with his true "magic weapon" for exams: a necklace made from a game coin.
He recounted how this coin once helped him dominate the arcade, and he had since transformed it into a "chance coin" for decision-making. Yu Fei, intrigued, decided to test its efficacy by asking if Bai Feili loved her. Bai Feili, with a knowing smile, told her she didn't need the coin for that answer, implying his feelings. Yu Fei, in a playful mood, then insisted on going to sleep to prepare for her exam.
The next morning, Bai Feili drove Yu Fei to her exam. Yu Fei confidently told him she would make him proud. Shortly after, Bai Feili received a distressing phone call: their theme song had been leaked. Li Hentian's studio had released an original song online with an identical melody, which was undoubtedly plagiarism. To make matters worse, Wuchang, the theme song's creator, was missing and unreachable.
Bai Feili, maintaining his composure, quickly assigned tasks: Mengru was to keep calling Wuchang, Zhuang Sheng was to check Wuchang's home, and Gui Deng and Hao Shi were to search his frequent hangouts. They were all to reconvene at the recording studio in half an hour. Meanwhile, Yu Fei's exam began. Despite initial nervousness, a glance at the coin necklace from Bai Feili boosted her confidence, and she began answering questions with renewed vigor.
Wuchang eventually woke up disoriented on a pedestrian bridge. He contacted Bai Feili, explaining that the gourd used in yesterday's rehearsal contained real alcohol, a fact he only discovered after drinking it. To avoid jeopardizing the client cooperation, he had forced himself to "stick to the performance." However, he collapsed backstage and had no memory of subsequent events. Wuchang also disclosed that Zhuang Sheng had made the gourd prop, prompting Bai Feili to consider this revelation thoughtfully.
Half an hour later, everyone except Guan Jiu gathered at Jiubai Studio. The atmosphere was tense, filled with accusations and bickering. Wuchang vehemently blamed Zhuang Sheng for placing real wine in his prop gourd, while Zhuang Sheng denied it, pointing out that only the team knew of Wuchang's low alcohol tolerance, suggesting an internal mole. As the argument escalated, Bai Feili asked about Guan Jiu's whereabouts.
Mengru revealed that Guan Jiu had gone to X Club to meet her university junior, Zhou Jiajun, hoping to make a last-ditch effort to save the "Dragon Scale" project. Hearing this, Hao Shi, concerned for Guan Jiu, immediately rushed to the bar. At the X Club, Zhou Jiajun informed Guan Jiu that his company was also considering Li Hentian's studio, who had presented identical conditions.
He suggested that the best way to address the negative publicity was to "fire Sir Wuchang and stay unaffected." Guan Jiu, however, firmly refused, asserting that "Sir Wuchang is one member of Jiubai." In a desperate attempt, Guan Jiu offered Zhou Jiajun an item she claimed he had wanted ten years ago, hoping this act of "good faith" would "help Jiubai win."
However, Zhou Jiajun returned the item, explaining that his desires had changed over the decade and he no longer liked it. The item turned out to be an expired packet of wheatmeal for dumplings. Just then, Hao Shi arrived at the bar, finding Zhou Jiajun helping a visibly intoxicated Guan Jiu leave. Hao Shi intervened, confronting Zhou Jiajun. Drunken Guan Jiu began to behave erratically, using her high-heeled shoe as a phone to call her parents.
She emotionally lamented how all her classmates were successful and living lives her parents had envisioned for her, while she felt she had achieved "nothing" despite "sticking to your original dream" for ten years. She spoke of the "sympathy" in her classmates' eyes when they congratulated her on her persistence. Hao Shi, deeply touched, tried to console her, reminding her that "the regret at 18 is different from that at 30," and her choices had broadened her world.
Guan Jiu, however, dismissed his words, insisting he wouldn't understand. Hao Shi gently guided her into a taxi, promising to stay by her side as they journeyed into her "30s." Back at Jiubai Studio, internal strife continued to brew. Members openly criticized each other, with one suggesting installing surveillance cameras and personally inspecting all items brought into the studio to prevent "strange props" from causing further trouble. Accusations of being a "suspect" and fabricating stories were hurled back and forth.
To quell the rising tension, Bai Feili intervened. He pulled out a stack of money and offered it as "the payment for people who want to leave," allowing those who wished to depart to do so. He then asked Guan Jiu to step out, giving anyone who wished to leave the space to do so voluntarily. Guan Jiu refused, arguing that even if the project failed, "We still have a long way to go."
She believed that their long-standing friendship could be mended over "eating a hot pot." Bai Feili then posed a poignant question to Guan Jiu: if she had made such a mistake, could she truly forgive and forget it, even if others did? He explained that "not everyone who embarks on a journey together can reach the same destination."
He emphasized that precisely because they were "friends for years," they "can't force him to stay," and should instead "leave him a chance to choose." Guan Jiu, visibly pained, expressed her deep reluctance to see anyone leave, listing each team member's preferred hot pot seasonings, a testament to her profound bond with them. While she acknowledged that Bai Feili was right, she asked for some time alone.
Bai Feili then reminded Guan Jiu that "we are partners," so she didn't have to bear every burden alone. Meanwhile, Yu Fei, after her exams, saw the negative online comments about Jiubai Studio and decided to address the netizens. Sensing Bai Feili's low spirits, she performed a unique and difficult Peking opera technique called "dwarf walk" to cheer him up. Bai Feili found her serious performance of the comedic act highly amusing.
Yu Fei explained she had secretly learned this and other techniques from senior performers in her troupe, dedicating her time to opera while others studied English. Bai Feili inquired if she had always intended to be an opera singer. Yu Fei shared a story about a senior who, despite his dream of singing senior male roles, was assigned a harlequin role, only to grow too tall and lose his voice, ending his opera career.
This made her feel that opera had chosen her, just as the "Chinoiserie stage play chose you," making them both fortunate. Bai Feili then asked her what she would do if someone who had promised to embark on a journey and work alongside her chose to give up. Yu Fei thoughtfully responded that such individuals might have simply reached "a station where they have to get off."
She explained that starting a journey together doesn't necessitate reaching the "destination together," as "Everyone has the right to choose their destination." Yu Fei then humorously added that she probably wouldn't grow to be 1. 9 meters tall, so she would have to continue singing opera. Bai Feili lightheartedly agreed, remarking that if she kept staying up late, reaching that height would indeed be unlikely, and then suggested they go to sleep.
Bai Feili later visited a large tree, where he celebrated Edward's 16th birthday, leaving him his favorite comic book. He whispered for Edward to communicate in his dreams if he desired other gifts next year. An unseen person observed this, commenting on "The brother" still treating Edward "like a child" and sending "these toys."
