Although Director Lin Ke and his team had been fully confident in the quality and style of the animation before its release, no one expected that just the short opening theme song of “Bei Xing’s Necklace” would already stir up so much discussion. Ratings across all major platforms even surged simultaneously!
[The main thing is, Lightyear’s annual production this time is just too breathtakingly beautiful. Do kids really get to watch something this exquisite now? TwT I’m suddenly wondering if I’ve just been away from the children’s channel for too long.]
[And the character designs are really stunning. My niece and nephew refused to watch anything else the moment they saw this new show. Now our whole family is watching together. I’m a full-grown adult, but after watching the opening, I actually felt excited for the story to begin.]
[You’re not alone! Same here. But wait, what do they mean by “forming a contract”? Who’s forming a contract with whom?!]
On all major streaming platforms, the barrages were flooded with waves of real-time reactions. Whether young viewers or older audiences, many were completely captivated by the opening theme alone.
To be honest, a whimsical and romantic production like this wasn’t as technologically grand or hardcore as the usual interstellar blockbusters. But it definitely had a different kind of magic.
Lightyear’s animation technology was very advanced. Their previous serious productions had depicted vast interstellar scenes with grandeur and magnificence, securing their place as a leader in the field of interstellar animation.
No one expected that this year, instead of another epic sci-fi battle, Lightyear had poured all their top-tier animation skills into crafting these stunningly dreamy, warm-toned magical effects. The result was unexpectedly enchanting and luxurious.
As a result, “Bei Xing’s Necklace” managed to hold the attention of countless viewers who just wanted to unwind after work or school.
“This is so pretty! I want to watch that part again!”
“Me too, Dad! I didn’t even finish counting how many characters appeared!”
The two little daughters of the Camberley family whined about wanting to rewatch the opening, yet their eyes remained glued to the screen, unwilling to miss even a second…because the main episode had already begun!
[“My name is Bei Xing. This year, I am…”]
The animation opens with lighthearted music playing in the background, and the protagonist, Bai Xing, officially made her appearance.
It was a textbook-perfect magical girl anime opening!
But for the many interstellar viewers who were watching a magical girl story for the first time, or even experiencing an animation where the protagonist was an ordinary-looking young girl, this introduction felt lighthearted, endearing, and instantly brought back nostalgic memories of childhood.
[Wow, Bei Xing spaces out in class too? Hahaha, back when I sat by the window in the back row, I couldn’t help but stare at the sky outside!]
[Hahaha, next thing you know, the teacher will call on her to answer a question. Lightyear, why is this show so realistic? I actually got nervous for a second.]
[So nostalgic. The kids at home are watching intently, and I, a full-grown “big kid”, am sitting beside them, unexpectedly reminiscing about my school days.]
The protagonist, Bei Xing, looked like a completely ordinary student…quiet and reserved, yet carrying a gentle and thoughtful personality beneath the surface.
Because both of her parents were busy researchers, Bei Xing had been raised by her grandmother since childhood. This year, she had just turned twelve.
However, on the day of her twelfth birthday, she faintly saw strange lights streaking across the sky. At first, she didn’t pay much attention to it. But on her way home, she lifted her umbrella and suddenly felt the temperature drop.
That’s right, this was a world where seasonal patterns had fallen into disarray.
At Bei Xing’s school, they had been experiencing unpredictable rainfall. One moment, the sky would be completely clear; the next, torrential downpours would suddenly begin.
[Disordered seasonal patterns? That sounds like a huge hassle!]
[Will this phenomenon be related to our story? Eh, what’s that sound…]
While the comment section was abuzz with discussions about the world-building, the screen suddenly showed a small, furry white creature drenched in rain, being chased and barked at by a fierce stray star beast.
Its once-white fur was now soaked and muddied by the roadside puddles. It was about to be caught in the beast’s jaws!
“Ah, it hurts!”
“I’m going to die…”
Many young viewers subconsciously covered their eyes, while the adults beside them sat up straight, frowning. No one had expected the lighthearted atmosphere just moments ago to suddenly turn so intense.
Not to mention, that crying little furry ball was quite cute.
But just at the last moment, Bei Xing appeared at the street corner in the nick of time, scaring off the startled star beast. She hesitated for a moment before crouching down and looking at the barely breathing ball of fur lying on the ground.
After confirming that the little thing was still alive, Bei Xing took out a handkerchief, carefully wrapped it up, and placed it in her backpack to take home.
“Yes! She took it home!”
“And it’s so white after being cleaned!”
Not only did the young viewers eagerly watch as Bei Xing washed, dried, and placed the little fluff ball on her pillow, but even the older audience members grew intensely curious about it.
If they weren’t mistaken, wasn’t this the very same star beast from the opening song that was carrying the necklace?
[How did it end up in such a miserable state? Haha, didn’t you look super powerful in the opening song?]
[Now that it’s clean, it looks brand new. Before, it was just a scruffy little fluff ball. Bei Xing really has a lot of patience.]
While everyone was discussing the mysterious creature, the magical star beast, Domi, finally woke up under Bei Xing’s care!
While Bei Xing was doing her homework, she suddenly noticed a strange light shining behind her. Subconsciously raising a hand to shield her eyes, she felt the wind lift her hair.
The next moment, the star beast that called itself “Domi”, leaped in front of Bei Xing. And its next words made Bei Xing and the entire audience open their eyes in shock.
“Do you want to form a contract with me?”
[Fuck, it appeared! The contract!]
[Is this the mysterious transformation power from the opening song?]
With Domi’s awakening, the story of the lost twenty-four Solar Term Gemstones finally began to unfold before the audience.
It turned out that these twenty-four gemstones, responsible for governing the seasons, had been scattered across the universe due to Domi’s negligence, causing the current disorder.
For such an unreliable guardian beast, its furry appearance and dramatic, tear-filled breakdowns made it both infuriating and oddly endearing to watch.
[Isn’t this guardian beast outrageous! If Bei Xing hadn’t taken it home, wouldn’t it have just been eaten? How did it not even realize its power was sealed?]
[But it cries like a little fountain. Honestly, Bei Xing seems way more steady and responsible than this so-called ancient divine beast, hahaha.]
However, when the seemingly incompetent Domi handed Bei Xing a necklace with only one gemstone left, the appearance of the first solar term spirit instantly made all the viewers stare at their screens in astonishment.
[“Hello, Bei Xing… I am Li Chun. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”]
When Bei Xing’s fingertips touched the light green gemstone, a dazzling light filled the entire bedroom. The next second, a mysterious girl with long braids appeared, floating mid-air.
Only then did Bei Xing, who was holding Li Chun’s hand, realize that her own clothes had transformed into an extremely gorgeous, vintage-style dress. The flower buds on the hem of her skirt looked as if they would bloom with just a single touch.
It was very magical and breathtaking.
At that moment, Domi finally explained that by forming a contract with it, Bei Xing could awaken the Solar Term Guardians within the necklace and gain extraordinary powers.
And the first missing Solar Term Gemstone, “Yishui”, was the very cause of the recent erratic weather, and it was currently hiding somewhere in Bei Xing’s school.
“If you can collect all the gemstones on this necklace, you’ll be able to restore order to the universe, save the world… and have one ultimate wish granted~”
Domi hopped onto Bei Xing’s palm, solemnly asking for her help.
By the time the episode reached this point, two little viewers clutching their Da Xi toys were staring at the screen, completely immersed in this enchanting, dreamlike story.
Their minds were now filled with thoughts of saving the world.
And that wasn’t even mentioning Bei Xing’s elegantly styled ponytails, her gorgeous retro dress, and the way she now looked like an entirely different person from her usual school self…for any child her age, it was just mesmerizing.
“The flowers on her dress… they actually bloom.”
“Li Chun is so beautiful! And she can fly with Bei Xing?”
Watching Bei Xing fly out of her bedroom window while holding Li Chun’s hand for the first time after finishing her homework, soaring toward the moonlit sky and gazing down at the city glowing with countless lights, this blend of reality and fantasy was almost overwhelmingly romantic.
[This feels exactly like the kind of dream I had as a kid, finishing my homework, then secretly flying out the window to save the world, with a mysterious companion by my side.]
[Lightyear never disappoints! The cityscape animation from above is absolutely stunning, and the scene of the two girls flying under the moonlight is breathtaking!]
[Even her dress looks like it’s glowing under the moonlight. This is beautiful! Bei Xing feels like a completely different person from her school self!]
With Lightyear’s top-tier animation, once the scene was projected onto the screen, the audience felt as if they were soaring alongside Bei Xing into the night sky and becoming the chosen girl destined to save the world.
[And if I’m not mistaken, isn’t the handsome boy from the opening song “Yishui”? That solar term spirit is also very good looking! I hope Bei Xing quickly brings him home! I want to see her collect all twenty-four gemstones!]
[Oh my god, I totally forgot about that! Imagine twenty-four gorgeous boys and girls as your closest companions. Wow. Saving the world has major perks!]
Countless viewers were already excited just thinking about it, eager to see the other twenty-three characters besides Lichun all at once.
[[At the moment when Bei Xing was flying beneath the moon, Domi suddenly let out a startled cry and looked toward the school.
“I saw him! It was Yishui!”
It turned out that the second hidden Solar Term Gem had revealed itself on the campus at night. After exchanging a glance with Li Chun, Bei Xing immediately decided to go check it out.
When Bei Xing landed lightly on the rooftop of the school, she looked at the strangely familiar surroundings with a peculiar feeling in her heart.
Would the other party really be hiding here?]]
“Can he be found?”
“I hope Bei Xing finds Yishui soon!”
Just as everyone was feeling excited and looking forward to Bei Xing’s first search for the lost Solar Term Gem, the first episode of “Bei Xing’s Necklace” abruptly ended.
A soothing yet dreamy ending song suddenly played as the director and production team’s names scrolled across the light screen one by one.
“Ah… How could it end already?!”
The twins jumped up from the sofa in disbelief and rushed toward the screen, unable to believe that the first episode had ended just like that!
“Oh my, it’s already past eight o’clock! You two should have been in bed long ago!”
Mrs. Camberley, who was sitting nearby, was also brought back to her senses by the ending song.
She glanced at the clock beside her, surprised to find that the entire forty-five-minute episode had passed just like that, so fast that it felt imperceptible. It was as if they had just watched the beginning, only for it to suddenly cut off and leave them craving for more.
