When You Be Me Episode 13 Recap
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During Yanyan's birthday celebration, Guan Ziming, the top dog of No.12 Middle School, made an unexpected appearance. Mu Xiangxiang noticed resentment in his eyes when he looked at Qiao Nan. Guan Ziming had always desired to spend time with Gao Yan, but she consistently chose Qiao Nan's company, fueling his competitive spirit. The narrator recalled past competitions between Guan Ziming and Qiao Nan.
Once, in a soccer match at age eight, Guan Ziming accidentally kicked the ball at Gao Yan, causing her to cry. Later, Guan Ziming lost his beloved dog in an agility contest against Qiao Nan. In another challenge at a hot pot restaurant, Qiao Nan cooled his hot pot faster. As punishment, Qiao Nan made Guan Ziming eat his specially made, extremely spicy sauce.
At the current birthday party, Gao Yan urged Guan Ziming not to cause trouble, but he insisted on challenging Qiao Nan. Guan Ziming proposed a go-kart race on a challenging track, and Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) stepped forward to accept. Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) declared that Guan Ziming would have to defeat "her" first before racing him. The crowd cheered for Mu Xiangxiang. Guan Ziming proclaimed he would make them all "kneel and sing Conquer."
Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) revealed his kart racing license, stating he was merely humoring Guan Ziming. The race was framed as a battle between Yingcheng High School and No.12 Middle School. As the race began, Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) helped Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) fasten her seatbelt, telling her to stay steady. To everyone's surprise, Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) drove fiercely, taking the lead and winning the race. Spectators cheered "Mu Xiangxiang!"
Fang Lingli, watching excitedly, was thrilled by Mu Xiangxiang's victory. Jiang Hai watched Fang Lingli's joyous reaction, his eyes filled with affection. The cheers of "Mu Xiangxiang!" moved Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) to tears, expressing her disbelief that so many people would ever chant her name. Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) playfully asked for more than just verbal thanks and lifted Mu Xiangxiang into his arms.
Later, Mu Xiangxiang commented that she found her short hair quite cute, while Qiao Nan complimented her on her long hair. Instead of making Guan Ziming sing "Conquer," Qiao Nan offered him a piece of birthday cake, insisting he eat all the cream. Touched by this unexpected kindness, Guan Ziming began to cry as he ate the cake, saying it was the first time Qiao Nan had ever been so gentle with him.
After the race, Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) took Mu Xiangxiang's hand, and they left the party together. Fang Lingli began to sing "Marry Me Today," and Jiang Hai joined her, making her ecstatic. Qiao Nan led Mu Xiangxiang to a quieter place for fresh air, denying he had anything important to say.
Looking at the stars, Qiao Nan described a seemingly faint star as inherently brilliant, even more dazzling than the sun, confessing that Mu Xiangxiang was that star in his eyes, his only star. Mu Xiangxiang suddenly turned and walked away, leaving Qiao Nan wondering if he had said something wrong. Fang Lingli and her friends assumed she was just shy.
Mu Defeng expressed concern to his wife, Xiaoyu, about Mu Xiangxiang's late return and potential "puppy love" with Qiao Nan, wanting to discuss the matter immediately. Upon Mu Xiangxiang's arrival, Mu Defeng suggested a walk, trying to explain that strong feelings in adolescence were merely "excessive hormonal secretion" and not true love.
Mu Xiangxiang asked if he had experienced such feelings, and Mu Defeng recounted his romance with Xiaoyu, how he was a talented singer in a factory and almost became a pop star but chose a stable life for his family. He said his current dream was to open a larger supermarket when Mu Xiangxiang got into a good university, and he and Xiaoyu would then join a senior choir.
Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) commented on the happiness of Mu Defeng and Xiaoyu. Mu Defeng clarified that a "family of three" was the epitome of happiness and advised finding the right partner quickly to "hold their hand and grow old together." While intending to warn against early romance, Qiao Nan misinterpreted this as encouragement to pursue his own love interest swiftly.
Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) acknowledged her father's advice and went to her room, leaving Mu Defeng frustrated that he hadn't gotten his message across. Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) worried that Mu Xiangxiang might not want to be with him while in swapped bodies, intensifying his desire to switch back, and decided to express his feelings formally.
Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body), reflecting on recent events, realized Qiao Nan's jealousy of Qiao Rui indicated his true feelings. Qiao Nan wrote a letter to "Dear Xiangxiang," expressing his deep desire to be with her despite their circumstances, affirming his belief that trust could overcome all difficulties. Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) spent the night contemplating Qiao Nan's unspoken proposal, eventually falling asleep indecisive.
Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) also fell asleep smiling, with his head on the notebook. That night, they shared an identical dream where Qiao Nan confessed his love, calling her his one and only star. The next morning, Qiao Nan woke up in his own bed, with Qiao Rui beside him, realizing he had finally returned to his original body and surmising Mu Xiangxiang had the same dream and was too shy to attend school.
Mu Xiangxiang (in her own body) woke up at her desk, ecstatic to be back, and found Qiao Nan's letter, where he promised to always be by her side, admiring her soul regardless of their physical forms. Mu Xiangxiang kissed the letter, smiling radiantly.
