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The burgeoning friendship and blossoming rivalry culminate as Blue Eyes inadvertently participates in a fight he believed was in defense of Turandot, only to misunderstand a scene unfolding between her and Boyan. Impressively combatting Boyan through reflections and instincts learned from Zho, Blue Eyes showcases the mastery he possesses, which Boyan recognizes as Zho’s technique.
As Turandot trains under the critical watch of Boyan, she wrestles with her gifted abilities that come with the burden of the curse. The curse grants her agility but limits her emotional connection to others, creating a sense of isolation. In the wake of boyhood rivalry blossoming through manhood, Blue Eyes finds himself inexorably tied to Turandot through both fate and riddle.