Northeast–Southwest Victorious Reunion[^1]

Having a meal at Saizeriya[^2] and fiercely fulfilling the dreams of a light novel[^3] fan

An ancient battlefield brimming with countless stories

Spiritual and physical satisfaction in equal measure









[^1]: “Victorious Reunion” (胜利会师) —a term from Chinese revolutionary history referring to the merging of different Red Army units after long marches. Used here humorously to describe friends from northeast and southwest China finally meeting up.
[^2]: Saizeriya (サイゼリヤ) —a Japanese chain of Italian-style family restaurants, legendary in China for its extremely low prices. It’s the go-to spot for students and young adults —essentially the meme-tier budget dining institution of Chinese college life.
[^3]: Light novel (轻小说) —a Japanese publishing format targeting young adults, typically featuring anime-style illustrations and serialized storytelling. Many popular anime are adapted from light novels.