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Embers
Because of you, I became a better me.
The first time Sheng Renxing met Xing Ye, the other had dragged him into a skirmish.
That fight had been exhilarating.
The second time they met, Xing Ye had just finished a round in the ring. He had stood in the centre, entire body covered in wounds, his downcast gaze bypassing everyone else to land on Sheng Renxing.
Sheng Renxing had taken him home.
The third time, Sheng Renxing had arrived at his new school with a head full of red hair. He was met with the sight of Xing Ye in the classroom, all properly-decked out in his school uniform.
Their grades: Sheng Renxing scored 148 points while Xing Ye scored 18 points.
Later:
Blood continued to drip down Xing Ye’s brow ridge. He pressed Sheng Renxing against the door with one hand, his teeth sunk into the boxing glove of his other hand. There was a vicious light in his eyes— “Stay out of my business. Keep your sympathy. The people here aren’t your friends—they’re all madmen or human scum.”
Sheng Renxing: “…Can the human scum in front of me let go?”
He was the weeds set ablaze amidst the night sky. Even after exhausting everything he had, all that could be seen by passing strangers were flashes of embers and ashes.
But one day, a phoenix descended from the skies and made the weeds his home.
The first time Sheng Renxing met Xing Ye, the other had dragged him into a skirmish.
That fight had been exhilarating.
The second time they met, Xing Ye had just finished a round in the ring. He had stood in the centre, entire body covered in wounds, his downcast gaze bypassing everyone else to land on Sheng Renxing.
Sheng Renxing had taken him home.
The third time, Sheng Renxing had arrived at his new school with a head full of red hair. He was met with the sight of Xing Ye in the classroom, all properly-decked out in his school uniform.
Their grades: Sheng Renxing scored 148 points while Xing Ye scored 18 points.
Later:
Blood continued to drip down Xing Ye’s brow ridge. He pressed Sheng Renxing against the door with one hand, his teeth sunk into the boxing glove of his other hand. There was a vicious light in his eyes— “Stay out of my business. Keep your sympathy. The people here aren’t your friends—they’re all madmen or human scum.”
Sheng Renxing: “…Can the human scum in front of me let go?”
He was the weeds set ablaze amidst the night sky. Even after exhausting everything he had, all that could be seen by passing strangers were flashes of embers and ashes.
But one day, a phoenix descended from the skies and made the weeds his home.
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October 18, 2025
2,5-3/5⭐
I got really into Embers in the beginning but after a while my interest slowed down a bit. The writing (or maybe the translation) felt a little confusing at times. It’s possible something got lost in translation but normally the translations I read are fine, so I’m not exactly sure.
It felt like a lot happened but at the same time… not that much? It’s a strange feeling, like the story was full yet didn’t completely wrap everything up. I’m not sure I fully understood everything that happened or if the story really gave enough closure
The main couple was cute tho and I liked the overall aesthetic and vibe of the story. But one thing tho, they really love to fight and sometimes I just didn’t get why. It often felt like they were randomly beating people up for no real reason, which made it all feel a bit chaotic at times.
Overall, not the best danmei I’ve read, but definitely not the worst either. Just a bit random and confusing, but still enjoyable enough.
I got really into Embers in the beginning but after a while my interest slowed down a bit. The writing (or maybe the translation) felt a little confusing at times. It’s possible something got lost in translation but normally the translations I read are fine, so I’m not exactly sure.
It felt like a lot happened but at the same time… not that much? It’s a strange feeling, like the story was full yet didn’t completely wrap everything up. I’m not sure I fully understood everything that happened or if the story really gave enough closure
The main couple was cute tho and I liked the overall aesthetic and vibe of the story. But one thing tho, they really love to fight and sometimes I just didn’t get why. It often felt like they were randomly beating people up for no real reason, which made it all feel a bit chaotic at times.
Overall, not the best danmei I’ve read, but definitely not the worst either. Just a bit random and confusing, but still enjoyable enough.
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