rejectedfables

whenever I see someone claim that Xue Yang never cared about Xiao Xingchen, I'm stuck wondering what they think the candy was about

like.

What do you think it's supposed to mean that Xue Yang's tragic backstory centers around chasing after the instant gratification and temporary enjoyment of sweets at the expense of his own safety. That he was denied the thing he wanted more than anything (sweets), and instead brutally injured for daring to demand what he'd been promised and had rightfully earned (sweets). That Xiao Xingchen's kindness towards Xue Yang is shown in the form of healing Xue Yang's injuries and giving him candy. That after Xiao Xingchen's death, Xue Yang holds that last piece of candy Xiao Xingchen gave him alongside Xiao Xingchen's sword and soul, and never eats it. Denies HIMSELF. For almost a DECADE. Lets it rot just to keep it, just to keep the last gift Xiao Xingchen gave to him. That holding that piece of candy, that evidence of what he'd lost, mattered more to him than eating sweets. That he died holding it.

Anyway I'll never recover