Impression of Youth

Season 1

Art graduate student Yu Xing is forced by his professor to spend a month teaching at a rural high school as a substitute teacher in the hopes that the change of scenery will inspire Yu Xing and help him salvage his rejected graduation project. Upon his arrival, Yu Xing meets Xu Lu Hui, a cheerful high school student with a passion for painting but limited opportunities to pursue it. While their initial interactions aren't the smoothest, the two eventually strike up a deal together: if Lu Hui drives Yu Xing to outdoor sketch locations, Yu Xing will give Lu Hui private art lessons outside school hours. As they spend more time together and their bond deepens, Lu Hui begins to develop feelings for his substitute teacher. What will become of this forbidden romance?

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9 Episodes

A Disastrous Encounter
E1
A Disastrous EncounterYu Xing, a graduate student in fine arts, takes a one-month temporary teaching position at a high school in the countryside. Meanwhile, Xu Lu Hui, who helps his older brother Xu Lu Shi run a guesthouse, goes to pick up Yu Xing but accidentally drops Yu Xing's painting into the water.
A Heartwarming Painting
E2
A Heartwarming PaintingRealizing that the new art teacher is Yu Xing, Xu Lu Hui retrieves Yu Xing's painting, returns it to him, and apologizes. Then, expressing a desire to learn how to paint, Xu Lu Hui asks Yu Xing to teach him.
Secret Beach
E3
Secret BeachXu Lu Hui takes Yu Xing, who is looking for a place to paint, to a beach that only he knows about. Meanwhile, Xu Lu Shi learns about Ye Bing Chen's reason for wanting to open a cafe.
When Love Blossoms
E4
When Love BlossomsYe Bing Tian keeps being reminded of his wife as he listens to Xu Lu Shi, who says things similar to his wife. Meanwhile, Yu Xing and Xu Lu Hui argue over ice cream, accidentally share a kiss, and end up feeling awkward around each other.
I Want to Express my Feelings
E5
I Want to Express my FeelingsAfter sharing a kiss with a drunken Xu Lu Shi, Ye Bing Tian is left feeling utterly confused. Meanwhile, Xu Lu Hui realizes his feelings for Yu Xing but hesitates to confess, knowing that Yu Xing will soon have to return to Taipei.
My Feelings are in Turmoil
E6
My Feelings are in TurmoilYu Xing receives an urgent call from someone and temporarily returns to Taipei. However, when he becomes unreachable afterward, Xu Lu Hui grows increasingly anxious.
An Unacceptable Sight
E7
An Unacceptable SightXiao Yue learns about the relationship between Yu Xing and Xu Lu Hui and is shocked. Meanwhile, Xu Lu Shi recalls the kiss he shared with Ye Bing Tian while drunk and feels awkward every time he runs into him.
Dreams and Love
E8
Dreams and LoveXu Lu Hui can't hide his excitement as he prepares for his first date with Yu Xing, but an unexpected obstacle appears. Meanwhile, Yu Xing is offered a job at the art gallery he's always dreamed of working at, leaving him torn.
Souvenir of Youth
E9
Souvenir of YouthArt graduate student Yu Xing is forced by his professor to spend a month teaching at a rural high school as a substitute teacher in the hopes that the change of scenery will inspire Yu Xing and help him salvage his rejected graduation project. Upon his arrival, Yu Xing meets Xu Lu Hui, a cheerful high school student with a passion for painting but limited opportunities to pursue it. While their initial interactions aren't the smoothest, the two eventually strike up a deal together: if Lu Hui drives Yu Xing to outdoor sketch locations, Yu Xing will give Lu Hui private art lessons outside school hours. As they spend more time together and their bond deepens, Lu Hui begins to develop feelings for his substitute teacher. What will become of this forbidden romance?