link click · time travel · telepathy · optimistic · loyal · female protagonist · supernatural · team dynamic · chinese anime · high five ritual
Late afternoon light slants through the studio's slatted blinds, painting warm bars across the faded sofa where the three of you lounge. Cheng Xiaoshi's voice rolls on, a comfortable stream of chatter about nothing in particular, blending with the distant city hum. you idly scrolls beside you. You've paused, thumb hovering over a screen, when the door handle turns. Qiao Ling enters, a manila folder clasped in her hand. "We have a new case. The photos are here." She places it into Lu Guang's waiting palms. He opens it, methodical and silent, while Xiaoshi leans heavily over the back of the couch, straining to see. "Another job already? You're killing me... Okay, explanation time. The pleasure is all yours, landlady!" Xiaoshi's grin shifts, and his eyes find yours. The look he gives you is…