Sparkle Love Episode 10 Recap
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The school issued a warning about a dangerous individual on campus. Mei Weiwei was still anxious about the "electric shock pervert" incident from the previous night, fearing her unique ability might have been exposed. Mai Sichong offered her a lollipop, explaining that Ding Yi eats them when feeling down, hoping it would make her feel better. He reassured her that even if someone saw something, they would likely think they were mistaken.
Mai Sichong also stated his intention to protect her, insisting he would look for her after class. Mai Sichong then quipped that the pervert was the one who needed protection. Meanwhile, Jun Jun, sitting in her dorm, received a message from a friend inviting her to an event and asking her to bring her childhood friend Mai Sichong, noting they now attended the same college.
Feeling shy and introverted, Jun Jun penned an invitation to Mai Sichong for afternoon tea the following Saturday, including her dorm room number, and tucked it into her bag. At this time, Mei Weiwei approached Jun Jun, and the two decided to investigate clues about the pervert together. To their surprise, they found a security camera on the path where the incident happened. Mei Weiwei immediately grew nervous and was at a loss for what to do.
But when they went to the security office to check the footage, the guard turned them away, claiming the Zhixing Road camera was under maintenance and might not have recorded anything. The only lead seemed to be cut off, but Mei Weiwei observed the limping gait of the guard, noting his physical resemblance and actions were similar to the pervert. It dawned on them that the rumored dangerous individual had been right in front of them all along.
Mei Weiwei and Jun Jun's expressions became solemn, their nerves so taut that they were startled by Mai Sichong passing by. The three returned to school. Mai Sichong, slightly angered, admonished Mei Weiwei for investigating such a dangerous matter alone. He grabbed Mei Weiwei's phone, saved his number, and told her to call him if anything happened. This domineering yet intimate gesture left Mei Weiwei somewhat speechless.
Observing their close interaction, Jun Jun, who had been sitting quietly nearby, instantly lost her appetite and abandoned her earlier plan for the afternoon tea invitation. Later that evening, Mei Weiwei and Mai Sichong met at the swimming pool for Mei Weiwei's electrotherapy session.
Watching Mei Weiwei jump and struggle but still fail to generate a current, Mai Sichong grew impatient and unexpectedly lifted her, creating a moment of intense eye contact between them, which took on a deeper meaning as their faces drew closer. Whether from the current's effect or the racing of his heart, Mai Sichong swam a new personal best, 51. 09 seconds. Seeing himself gradually reaching his peak, Mai Sichong was filled with confidence for the upcoming intra-team swimming match.
Feeling triumphant, he confidently declared himself an international-level swimmer and stated Mei Weiwei would be the first physical therapist for a future Olympic champion, vowing never to lose. After leaving the swimming pool, their conversation turned back to the suspicious security guard. Unable to sit idly by, they thought of a proactive approach: using a honey trap. However, it was deemed too unsafe to use a girl as bait, so everyone's eyes turned to the innocent Ding Yi.
Once Ding Yi was fully dressed up, the group pushed him into a restroom, a place where the pervert frequently appeared. Seeing that it was a done deal, Ding Yi had no choice but to endure the humiliation and wait patiently in the restroom for the pervert to show up. Just then, the sound of the doorknob turning echoed from the restroom entrance. The other five, communicating with Ding Yi via Bluetooth headphones, waited on the stairs.
As time passed, their eyelids grew heavy, and the girls fell asleep. Mai Sichong felt Mei Weiwei's head rest on his shoulder. Gazing at her peaceful sleeping face, Mai Sichong couldn't help but lean closer and closer. Just as he was about to brush Mei Weiwei's lips again, Ding Yi's shouts suddenly rang out as he spotted and chased the pervert. A frantic chase ensued. In the chaos, everyone inevitably collided.
Just as Mei Weiwei was about to grab the pervert's sleeve, she was jostled backward, bumping into Mai Sichong behind her. The two fell onto a wooden bench, their lips unexpectedly meeting in a thrilling moment that left both of them stunned and their minds blank. Running behind them, Jun Jun witnessed this accidental kiss. Finally, they cornered and apprehended the pervert. The group called the police, who arrived and took the man away.
The police officer thanked the group for their bravery, reminding them that while being courageous was good, in dangerous situations, they should always contact law enforcement first. The officer also mentioned that the monitor footage from the scene had not captured anything substantial and would soon be automatically deleted. To celebrate their success, having eliminated a menace, the friends gathered for a picnic on the grass, filled with pride.
Jun Jun even pulled out a decorative silk banner she had brought from her bag. As she did, the invitation letter she had written for Mai Sichong also slipped out. Ding Yi picked it up, noting the dorm number "517 in Building B," and began teasing Jun Jun about her crush on one of the boys.
Overwhelmed and shy, Jun Jun, following her heart, first briefly pointed at Mai Sichong, but then, as if remembering something, quickly redirected her finger to Xia Rui. Amidst the playful uproar, Jun Jun could only secretly glance at Mai Sichong, hiding her true feelings. As the celebration continued, Li Daixi became thoroughly intoxicated and, under the influence, blurted out her true feelings, telling Ding Yi not to hide his love for her and jokingly critiquing his "physical strength."
It was a rare "pink" moment for the bickering pair. Seeing Li Daixi's incessant "rambling," Mei Weiwei and Jun Jun had to help the wobbly Li Daixi back to their dorm. After dropping off the girls, Mai Sichong advised Xia Rui to treat his childhood friend, Jun Jun, well. Xia Rui, checking his phone, smiled to himself upon seeing that Jun Jun had accepted his friend request, a clear sign of his unrequited love finally being reciprocated.
The next day, Mai Sichong and his teammates warmed up for their official swimming competition. Mai Sichong specifically asked Mei Weiwei if she would come to watch him compete. However, Peng Pai had also invited Mei Weiwei to his birthday party, which was happening on the same day. Peng Pai met Mei Weiwei, thanked her for her concern after the recent incident, and reminded her that his birthday was tomorrow.
He expected her to attend a special dinner he had planned, having already ordered her favorite strawberry cake. Mei Weiwei found herself in a difficult position, torn between the two invitations. On the day of the competition, Li Daixi and Jun Jun arrived at the swimming pool to cheer, but Mei Weiwei was conspicuously absent.
Li Daixi informed Ding Yi that Mei Weiwei had gone out early and was likely attending Peng Pai's birthday party, though she had sent her regards and wishes for Mai Sichong's success. Meanwhile, Peng Pai was meticulously decorating his birthday venue, carefully checking the props he had prepared for a planned confession to Mei Weiwei. As Mai Sichong prepared to compete, hearing that Mei Weiwei had chosen Peng Pai's party deflated his confidence.
He hesitated at the start, looking towards the entrance in hope, but no one appeared. He began the race late and quickly fell behind. Mei Weiwei, waiting at a bus stop with a gift, saw a live stream of Mai Sichong's struggling performance on a classmate's phone. Distressed, she made a sudden decision.
On her way, she encountered Qiaoqiao, a senior student who worked with Peng Pai, who urged her to attend Peng Pai's party and revealed Peng Pai's true intention to confess his feelings to Mei Weiwei. In the swimming pool, Mai Sichong, usually invincible, swam his worst race ever, finishing with a time of 54. 57 seconds. Disheartened and silent, he left the pool, with Ding Yi and the others hurrying after him.
At the birthday venue, a hopeful Peng Pai received a WeChat message from Mei Weiwei, apologizing that she could not make it due to an important matter, but a gift was on its way. His confession plan ruined, Peng Pai sat alone in the empty hall, filled with disappointment. When Mei Weiwei finally arrived at the swimming pool, it was deserted except for her two dejected roommates, Li Daixi and Jun Jun. Mai Sichong was nowhere to be seen.
Mei Weiwei's roommates informed her that Mai Sichong had not only lost but had achieved his worst time since joining the team. They implied that Mei Weiwei's absence from his recent training and competition had significantly affected him, and alluded to his secret injury, hidden from the teachers, which now jeopardized his entire sports career.
