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: In one scene, Lu Guang is shown in a church with "ghost money" (joss paper), used in Chinese tradition to mourn the deceased. This suggests that he is already mourning someone, or is working to prevent a future death.

: Many fans believe "Vortex" confirms that Lu Guang is in a time loop. The lyrics—"Dive back in time... back to the beginning"—coupled with his weary expressions, suggest he has lived through these events multiple times to find a path where Cheng Xiaoshi survives. Bridon Arc (Season 3) / "The Tides" Visuals link_click_op_openinguhd_60fps

: Glitches in red and blue signify the conflict between Lu Guang and the "red-eyed" antagonists, further hinting at the timeline alterations that happen when things go wrong. : In one scene, Lu Guang is shown

: The visuals often show Cheng Xiaoshi looking directly at the camera while Lu Guang faces away, symbolizing their differing perspectives: Cheng is the active "player" inside the photo, while Lu Guang is the "eyes" watching from the outside. The lyrics—"Dive back in time

Recent opening visuals (and the "The Tides" ending theme) lean into a more metaphorical tragic story.

: The first half of the video is clean and crisp, showing the characters reaching for each other. However, after a hand-clap, the second half becomes glitchy and the characters sink or fall away from each other, suggesting a hopeless or altered future.

: A recurring metaphor depicts an inventor (Lu Guang) trying to reunite with a deceased girl (Cheng Xiaoshi) by building a flying machine. This mirrors Lu Guang's desperate attempts to use his powers to "reach" a version of Cheng that doesn't die.