#wu qi

[naughtynanzhu]

💕 the spirealm text posts pt. 4 💕

[patpranishome]

One of the best things The Spirealm did is Wu Qi. His whole character is that he is the best friend everyone needs, and he sincerely wants Lin Qiushi to live a happy and safe life. And I believe that. That's the important part. The viewers need to believe your character for them to develop affection for the characters. I believe in Wu Qi affection towards Lin Qiushi because it was shown. He was very worried when Lin Qiushi was hurt on the first door. He made Lin Qiushi breakfast. He worried when Lin Qiushi suddenly wanted to move to Obsidian house. His speech about wanting Lin Qiushi to leave so Lin Qiushi can reach his potential is one of the best monologues I've ever seen. So, in conclusion, Wu Qi is the world's bestest boy.

[luxhesperus]

i had the urge to rewatch certain parts of the spirealm, especially the ones that made me bawl like a baby, and right at the fucking top is wu qi's speech in episode 73

either this scene isn't talked about enough or it's just never come up on my feed but either way, do you understand how much this wrecked me?

it's the way that wu qi loves him far more than he fears losing him

(it's the courage to let go without fearing the inevitable loss of them; to love so surely and wholly without reservation)

(sue me, i've always been a sucker for just as devoted platonic relationships)

[orchisailsa]

"It doesn't look like you fell. And it doesn't look like a hickey..."

[bl-is-totes-my-jam]

[sleepsonclouds]

Clouds tropespots: The Spirealm, E11

Episode 11 (reality)

This far, I've numbered the doors according to how many door worlds we've seen in the series. However, that doesn't follow everyone's personal "door count", because the level of the door matters as well. Sometimes it's possible to skip or re-do levels. (The drum sisters door actually counts as Lin Qiushi's 5th door.) Door world logic, what can you do?

For now, we get a break from doors and many discussions in which nothing and no one is straight.

Keeping watch over injured partner: Qiushi wakes up after getting a concussion in the drum door. Nanzhu is sitting on his bed, watching him very, very closely - you can see from his eyes when Qiushi wakes up. He seems to sense this earlier than Qiushi himself. How long has Nanzhu been watching over him, exactly?

Concern over partner's health: Now Nanzhu treats Qiushi as the Sickly Victorian Heroine, being all "health is most important" and "I'll postpone all my plans for you, none of that matters". Where is the cold-hearted boss of Obsidian? Nanzhu's "Your injury was unexpected" just sounds like he's been worried sick. And he doesn't forget to tell Qiushi to rest well and pat his thigh… on top of the covers, so it doesn't count. Right.

The Parent Discussion: Nanzhu brings up Qiushi's parents - how's he going to explain… everything? Qiushi (looking down, distracting himself with the cat): "No need. We're not that close." He says it so casually that something's definitely off. At least Nanzhu doesn't have to meet the relatives. (Would that be a disaster or a success? Would crossdressing help or hinder? I'm getting distracted by Ruan Baijie. Send help.)

Meeting the best friend: Wu Qi insists on visiting Obsidian to see Qiushi isn't involved in anything shady. Cough. Everyone does their best to act super shady… until Nanzhu shows up. Wu Qi's FACE! He's the best! Nanzhu's all business, cold and collected. He wipes his hands after greeting Wu Qi, but that doesn't stop Wu Qi's beaming. After all, he just met the hot boss who introduced himself as Qiushi's friend and promised to take good care of him! +100 approval. Wu Qi, you have a type.

Everyone thinks we're together: Wu Qi's suspicions - or convictions - shift. "I believe you aren't doing a pyramid scheme here", says he, sounding very much like "I know you're doing the boss instead". The unbelievably handsome boss, he doesn't forget to add. Wu Qi is such a delight! He gets plenty of lines to guide the viewer to NSWF conclusions (re: bondage discussion). Nice tactic.

Everyone expects jealousy: Everyone acts like Nanzhu and Qiushi are together. So when Nanzhu starts to spend a lot of time taking a newbie through the doors, people keep checking in on Qiushi. Even Cheng Qianli asks whether he's jealous or upset! And he refuses to believe Qiushi's not bothered! (Generally a good principle: do not believe Qiushi who is "fine".) But even better - Nanzhu feels the need to reassure Qiushi! "Hang in there", he says, promising it won't take long. Everyone's so considerate of Qiushi's feelings, I'm touched.

Boop: Nanzhu also feels the need to touch. I simply must record every instance of Nanzhu poking Qiushi's forehead, because how cute is that? He does it so fondly, too.

Noodles of love (variant): Qiushi regularly cooks for everyone at Obsidian (besides Nanzhu, specifically). Glad to see he's taking care of the family.

Crossdressing comedy of errors: Li Dongyan calls Nanzhu to curse him, because Nanzhu drove away the spy Dongyan sent to find Baijie. (Who's really at fault here?) It's all too easy for Nanzhu to invoke Baijie's presence - suddenly Li Dongyan is at his best behaviour, professing his love. Nanzhu: "Baijie doesn't like men who talk too much. Bye." It's fascinating to hear him talk about himself/herself in the third person like this. Actually, it's a very nice way to let Nanzhu make statements about what he likes in men! Well done, clever little adaptation.

Crossdressing (serious): Qiushi's amused, which suddenly makes Nanzhu serious: "So what? Isn't Baijie good?" (I spy a hint of "am I not good enough" here.) Qiushi admits easily that Baijie's good… only to trigger the drama sprite! "Who is better, Baijie or me?" asks Nanzhu, gravely. He might as well ask do you prefer men or women. Qiushi, at his oblivious best, gets it right: "But you are the same person." Nanzhu is always equally awesome! Also, Linlin's statement kind of implies that Baijie's preferences = Nanzhu's preferences.

Approval from the family: Chen Fei, totally not deflecting questions: "Ruan-ge is lucky to meet a newcomer like you." Chen Fei's seal of approval! I really like Chen Fei. A couple of lingering shots also suggest that he might have more of an interest in Nanzhu than he lets on.

Jealousy (real): Qiushi and Nanzhu meet Zaozao in the real world. She's awfully friendly, calls Qiushi cute and even tries to hire him as her assistant! This is Not On. When she gets to asking about Qiushi's hobbies, Nanzhu's expression grows more and more sinister. "No need to ask so many questions," he cuts her off. It's "unnecessary" for her to know Linlin any better.

Plot item of significance: The bracelets! Nanzhu, again in a gift-giving mood, gives Qiushi a bracelet that enables them to enter the same door, wherever they are. It's only practical, like all his surely-not-romantic gifts.

Crossdressing comedy of errors (cont.): Nanzhu informs Li Dongyan that "Baijie adores competent men". I'm sure that's true. Let's see how long it takes for Linlin to show his competence again… Nanzhu has also, apparently, called Li Dongyan as Baijie and cursed the hell out of him. Unfortunately, that's his kink. "What an attractive tyrant", comments Qiushi, making me nearly choke on my tea.

Discussing being single: "No wonder Li Dongyan is still single", says Nanzhu, pissed off. Cheng Qianli observes that Nanzhu's single, too… At which point everyone scatters, leaving him alone with Qiushi. Nanzhu might have Some Kind of Feeling about this. "Is it funny?" he asks, sounding like he finds it remarkably unfunny. Qiushi, bless him, actually thinks about it and tries to make him feel better: Nanzhu's not unable to get a girlfriend, he just doesn't want one (hint hint). Surprising insight from Linlin! Perhaps the fact that Nanzhu has been hitting on him since episode one has enlighted him a bit.

Stop being tragic, get a boyfriend: Nanzhu isn't done: "Are you single because you choose so?" Qiushi looks like he's trying to solve a math problem. "Can't think of an answer?" guesses Nanzhu. Qiushi, again, blames work and all non-girlfriend-shaped things. Nanzhu's managed to turn this discussion around completely. "You're in your twenties, but you haven't had a girlfriend", he says. It's tragic! But not to worry. If Qiushi can't find a grilfriend, he can always find something else. Qiushi: "Like a cat?" What is this show, what is this discussion? Nanzhu's smoldering look and the subsequent eyeroll are perfection. "And to think why you're single", says he like a man who finds himself inferior to felines.

They're preparing for the next door, which is apparently about mental fortitude. Mine is zero when it comes to anything resembling Japanese horror. Perhaps third time's the charm and I'll actually manage to watch all of it. Next up is episode -> 12.

[homiehopper4life]

Spoiler meme:

[thekingsavatar-fan]

吴启，生日快乐！

Happy birthday, Wu Qi! [wiki]

[micherrim]

TGCF Audio Drama｜Season 2 Episode 1-10 Covers Part 1 | Part 2 | Extras

[stareirei]

[maedre13]

TGCF is a comedy, actually

[naughtynanzhu]

THEY*:

and also*:

*safe from them specifically, not whatever else is going on

[popsigills]

got the template from @oshikasa

[hkrieg]

Everyone's favorite (or least favorite) martial god...

[i-bez-togo-toshno]

I'm sorry

Template by @oshikasa

[bl-is-totes-my-jam]

I present: The Fellowship of the Kaleidoscope!

Frodo: Lin Quishi. For obvious reasons

Sam: Wu Qi. The MC's friend through thick and thin

Aragorn: Ruan Nanzhu. Was between Aragorn and Sam but he gives me more Aragorn vibes so.

Legolas: Chen Fei. The calm big brother vibes did it for me.

Boromir: Yi Manman. Both kinda betray their group because of powers beyond their control

Gimli: Li Dongyuan. Was between Legolas and Gimli but his tendency to explode in anger tipped the scales to Gimli

Pippin: Cheng Qianli. Both are big goofs and both can bring floods of tears to your eyes.

Merry: Cheng Yixie. The more serious of their respective duos. Worries a lot about their partners

Gandalf: Tan Zaozao. TBH. I kinda ran out of ideas. But they are both kind and can hold their head high in stressful situations (Thinking how Tan Zaozao talked down two door gods)

Thoughts on this beautiful crossover? xD