r/LinkClick

This graph is from the Twitter account @anime_shots.

IIRC this account uses opening scores for these rankings. If so the last episode, which opened with a 9.9 score, could top the next list!

I saw a post where someone speculated that in episode 10, what little guang said to big cheng xiaoshi was 再见程小时 ("goodbye", chengxhiaoshi). This would be the same phrase as the title of that diary in the season 3 OP.

I felt so stupid because I just realized the other interpretation of the word 再见 ("goodbye "). In Chinese, 再 means "again" and 见 means "to see." 再见 literally means "see you again." It took me so long to realize because in casual speech/writing, 再见 is rarely used because it's too formal. So most people would think of 再见 as "farewell" or a long sendoff. It's funny because I always thought of 再见程小时 as rest in peace, Chengxiaoshi, as if Lu Guang is learning to move on from his death or something. But maybe he's trying to say "see you again, Cheng Xiaoshi!"

Maybe they have hope and this isn't a doomed yaoi!!

Please excuse the tiny text 😭🙏

**What constitutes a powerful ability?**

To me, a powerful ability is able to considerably affect the user's surroundings and/or brings useful options to the table within the context of the show.

I personally am not too fond of powerscaling characters so that's not what I'm attempting here. I'm strictly ranking Link Click abilities while fully disregarding the character that holds them.

**S - Can affect Space/ Time:**

Self explanatory. Time travelling even with big restrictions is an OP ability and could be devastating if fallen into the wrong hands.

**A - Very powerfull/Usefull abilities:**

Abilities that'd make anyone holding them a pivital player in almost any situation. Lu Guang is slightly higher thanks to the sheer diversity of his powers and Lee is ranked slightly lower because the usefulness of his ability is dependent on whether or not his opponents actually have one.

**B - Powerfull, but dependent on the User:**

Inherently powerful abilities but the rules that bind them makes their use and power dependent on whoever is holding them (Ex: Regarding Tienchen's power, someone not adept at hand-to-hand combat or lacking athleticism would not be able to get close enough to anyone for the ability to work.).

**C - Occasional usefulness:**

Not as powerful as other abilities but have their uses.

**Unrankable:**

Abilities too mysterious to rank as of now. Too little information.

By panshari! Source: https://x.com/parnshari07/status/2109285125334913352?s=61

If Jae (from Bridon) is the cat and Vein the mouse, would that make Xia Fei the big cheese 🧀 👀?

It hasn't been released yet, and so far, only photos have been revealed. It seems details will be announced at a later date. I'm really looking forward to it...!

https://x.com/qhqfeihuo/status/2106291228757414157

post : https://x.com/qhqfeihuo/status/2106309494741581913

I wonder when he even had the time to look at the photo tho

It's crazy, I'm just in the middle of S2 but every single every single episode ends on the hardest cliffhanger the animators could think of.
I'm starting to believe this anime is more about Edging its viewers than anything
OR torture. How is it possible for the ppl up to date with the anime, to just watch one 20 minute Episode a week??? Without feeling completely miserable. The only thing hitting harder than the cliffhangers is the story itself.

Link: https://x.com/sgdlr\_offical/status/2106230258819014665

Reposting cz I didn't like the previous caption and also I wanted to know if I should add a background or keep it as it is, this paper is not ideal for watercolors so I am a little scared of adding background and ruining it 😅

From Funimatecity!

God these lil guys took FOREVER to ship BUT I LOVE THEM SO MUCH THE EXTRA SHIPPING WAS WORTH IT AND LIKE 5 MONTHS WAIT AAAAAA

THEY'RE SO CUTE????

I got the Bridon-arc outfit ones since I couldn't find season 1/2 outfits at the time on the site, and i LOVE all the bridon arc outfits- THEY'RE SO CUTE???

also Lu Guangs hat is removable which is so nice????

They are MY BABIES AND I LOVE THEM

English is not my first language, so all the thoughts and analysis are entirely my own, but I had to rely on a translator to put them into English. I’m really sorry about this, but I hope it still makes sense.

[Xia Fei’s Emotional Turmoil]

The episode opens with Vein coming by to check on the progress of the investigation. He invites Xia Fei—who interprets the visit as a sign of distrust—to sit with him and talk face-to-face as equals. In response, Xia Fei sits on the edge of the desk, nonverbally communicating: “We are not on the same level. You are my boss, and I am merely a tool; a wall stands between our different worlds. I know my place, just as you know yours.”

Xia Fei is fully aware of the burden he carries and recognizes that he is emotionally unable to handle the task at hand.

His inner insecurity manifests through projection and a search for confirmation of his fears, leading him to immediately assume that he is being tested—and therefore, not trusted. He had already backed out of the assignment once due to internal conflict and emotional turmoil, only to be thrown into chaos when a living Vein was suddenly presented to him, along with an offer of cooperation and no explanation.

In my previous analysis, I mentioned (apologies, I haven’t translated that one into English yet) Xia Fei’s adaptability and how he is like “clay” in the hands of both others and himself. Because of this malleability, he quickly adapts whenever he finds himself in new circumstances. His driving motivation is to “find out the whole truth”—yet this desire does not stem from within; it is shaped by external circumstances, ultimately leading to self-doubt and emotional exhaustion.

Pay attention to the staging and composition of this shot: Xia Fei’s figure is framed by blue moonlight as he curls up on that very same desk. Rather than moving to a comfortable sofa to reflect, he remains confined to a cramped, unforgiving space—just as in life, he routinely sacrifices his own comfort for external reasons. In the context of these events, the sharp, square shape of the desk may evoke a sense of confinement, restricted freedom, and control, while the blue light may suggest alienation, detachment, and emotional heaviness.

[Vein’s Stance]

Vein is personally invested in the Saros and Bahati cases, as his past is tied to them; he is deeply involved in the investigation and shows clear enthusiasm. He carries himself with the confidence and ease expected of a boss and the head of an organization. He does not oppose Xia Fei or put excessive pressure on him—after all, as soon as Vein is convinced that everything is under control, he leaves immediately.

Yet, despite this, he remains firm with Xia Fei and demands professionalism—a dynamic also evident during their phone call in the Yingdu arc. This behavioral pattern is typical of Vein and does not stem from coldness or disregard: in his own way, Vein enjoys Xia Fei’s company and simply does not want Liu Xiao to drag him into a matter that Vein knows nothing about. What matters to him is knowing that everything remains under his control and within his authority. It is precisely this need that drives him to slip out onto the balcony.

[The Distance Between Them]

To Vein, Xia Fei is a safe presence—someone who triggers neither negativity nor suspicion. Conversely, Xia Fei views Vein as an authority figure who supported and helped him throughout his life in Bridon. He feels deeply grateful to Vein for everything he has done for him and remains profoundly attached to him.

However, their interactions revolve around work and the investigation, where Vein must first and foremost fulfill his managerial role and oversee the process. He is accustomed to asserting his authority and maintaining a certain distance, which ultimately makes their relationship feel formal.

Vein struggles to demonstrate emotional attachment or create a comfortable environment for dialogue, as such behavior is unfamiliar to him. As a result of their interaction, Xia Fei feels even more emotionally weighed down and alienated by his work. He fails to understand Vein’s motives and goals and comes to believe that he is not trusted (even though this is likely not the case), which only widens the emotional distance between them. Vein, however, remains unaware of this growing gap.

[Where Xia Fei’s Exhaustion Leads]

Most likely, Xia Fei’s arc will develop into a story about human choice and internal conflict, though we have yet to see how that unfolds. As long as he remains confined to the role of a spy, he cannot attain true autonomy. To move forward, Xia Fei needs to build a solid internal foundation and learn to follow his own convictions, feelings, and desires—regardless of external circumstances.

Whether Xia Fei will face this choice and undergo this growth, and how it will reshape his dynamic with Vein, remains open to speculation for now. I’d love to read your thoughts on this!

It’s been so long since I last drew Lu Guang...

After watching EP9, I can’t help but feel that same heaviness I had after watching Season 1 and Season 2. I’m really curious to see where the story goes from here...

I just hope things don’t get even heavier from here on out :((