Link Click: the photography studio that travels to the past
In the universe of Link Click (Shiguang Dailiren), a photo studio hides an extraordinary service. Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang not only capture moments, but use the images as portals to intervene in the past. Clients arrive with an old photo and a specific longing, starting a mission where the rules are vital to avoid triggering temporal chaos. 🕰️
The ability to possess the photographer
Cheng Xiaoshi is the physical executor of these missions. His unique power allows him to enter a photograph and take control of the body of the person who captured that image. By doing so, he directly experiences that person's memories and emotions during a limited time span. This process requires him to adapt quickly and act precisely, as his goal is to fulfill the client's wish while inhabiting a foreign identity and moving within an already established timeline.
Key features of his power:- Temporal possession: Occupies the body of the original photographer at the precise moment of the shot.
- Complete sensory experience: Lives the host's memories and feelings as if they were his own.
- Time limitation: His intervention is restricted to a specific period, forcing efficient execution.
Acting within the past is like walking on a frozen lake with cracks. One wrong step and everything shatters.
The guide from the present
Lu Guang operates as the strategic anchor in the present time. While his partner is immersed in the past, he has the ability to observe the twelve hours following the moment the photo was taken. This vision allows him to direct Cheng Xiaoshi, alerting him to threats and guiding him toward the outcome the client needs. His role is essential to preserve balance, as he insists on not modifying anything beyond what is strictly agreed, fearing the butterfly effects that the slightest change could generate.
Main functions of Lu Guang:- Vision of the immediate future: Perceives what happened after the photo to guide actions.
- Supervision and strategy: Plans the mission and gives real-time instructions to minimize risks.
- Guardian of the timeline: He is the main defender of the rule not to alter events unnecessarily.
The emotional weight of altering time
Although their work may seem noble, the constant tension of not fracturing the past and the emotional burden of living others' memories leave a deep mark on them. Sometimes, fulfilling a wish involves facing painful truths that the client would have preferred to ignore. The series explores how this supernatural ability is not just a game, but an overwhelming responsibility that tests the limits of their friendship and sanity. The price of time travel is often paid with their own inner peace. 😔