: A recurring metaphor depicts an inventor (Lu Guang) trying to reunite with a deceased girl (Cheng Xiaoshi) by building a flying machine. This mirrors Lu Guang's desperate attempts to use his powers to "reach" a version of Cheng that doesn't die.
The first opening sets up the core mechanic of the show—the "dive"—but hints at a deeper, more tragic narrative. link_click_op_openinguhd_60fps
: The first half of the video is clean and crisp, showing the characters reaching for each other. However, after a hand-clap, the second half becomes glitchy and the characters sink or fall away from each other, suggesting a hopeless or altered future. : A recurring metaphor depicts an inventor (Lu
: The inclusion of train platforms and dark tunnels symbolizes the relentless march of time and the difficult choices the duo must make to avoid altering the timeline. Season 2 Opening: "Vortex" : The first half of the video is
: In one scene, Lu Guang is shown in a church with "ghost money" (joss paper), used in Chinese tradition to mourn the deceased. This suggests that he is already mourning someone, or is working to prevent a future death.
: These sequences often position Shao Ling as an observer who knows everything but cannot interfere, highlighting the isolation Lu Guang feels in his mission.