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♪In rain or shine♪

♪When you're around, the sun shines through♪

♪Spare ourselves the endless thoughts and guessing games♪

♪Let's just meet and escape these frames♪

♪I stand within the shadows deep♪

♪My hand outstretched, your rescue I keep♪

♪Even if the world falls apart♪

♪No distance is too far♪

♪To stop us from coming together♪

♪Through the night, you're at the end of the line♪

♪To protect you is my humble wish♪

♪Farewell, to the timid soul I knew♪

♪It was you who made me brave and new♪

=Always Home= (Adapted from Xiao Ge's novel, Always Home)

=Episode 10= (Pain of Youth Is Not Just Literature)

It's okay, sit down.

Regarding Xichi,

I'm not sure whether I should be frank.

But I reckon you already know.

Go ahead. He's already in this state.

Honestly, he's very talented.

He's also hardworking,

a great talent for professional soccer.

But the boy...

His ambitions are sky-high.

I worry that if I praise him too much,

he'll lose himself completely.

So,

I've never directly praised him.

Thinking about it now,

I should've

communicated with him more.

And I only just found out today

that you didn't approve of him playing soccer.

Coach,

please don't say that.

Think about it.

If he can't even protect his legs,

how can he play soccer?

To be honest,

his injury is so serious

because he was too desperate to prove himself

in this competition.

And our school's team

doesn't have

a proper professional training system.

So, he had to train on his own.

Without professional guidance,

he used the wrong methods.

That's why his old injuries didn't heal,

and he ended up with new ones.

Through this selection tournament,

several teams have already

shown interest in growing his talent.

So

if he only plays

on our school team,

it's really a waste of his talent.

I just hope you'd reconsider

about him going pro.

Eight...

Why are you here?

You're awake?

I came to check on you.

How are you feeling? Does it hurt?

Chen Huan'er...

I'll call the doctor.

No, no, no! No need.

Painkillers...

This one, right?

How many?

One.

Can you be more careful?

Sorry, sorry!

Really sorry, bro.

Here.

Does it hurt that bad?

Of course!

The doctor said you need to rest

and shouldn't move around.

What's that?

It's not bone broth, is it?

Aunt Hao just brought some over at noon.

I've been drinking it like water these days.

Then I'll just leave it here.

No, no.

I'll drink it.

I rather finish it quickly and get better sooner.

You know what?

Last night, I dreamed

I was playing soccer.

I played so well.

Look at you showing off.

Thanks.

Why were you so careless?

Maybe because

I wanted to win too badly this time.

I've had enough.

This medicine makes me drowsy.

Then go on and sleep.

I'll leave when Aunt Lin gets here.

(This was the first time I had ever seen Xichi)

(so down and defeated.)

(He's always bright, optimistic, and full of energy.)

(Always the one encouraging and uplifting us.)

(But at this moment I realized)

(that in fact,)

(he had just been silently)

(digesting all his negative emotions)

(on his own.)

Who is it?

Lina, how come you're here?

Yifan, I came to see you!

You came as well, Huan'er.

Um... can I use the restroom?

Over here, this way.

Go ahead.

Go on.

We especially went to that old shop

where you used to love getting pastries

and bought some for you.

Try them, and see if they still taste the same.

Thank you.

If I hadn't come, you wouldn't have come either.

- You followed the scent, huh? - That's right.

If you're here, how could I not be?

Have some tea.

Thanks.

You two

have been working and still made time to visit me.

It must be exhausting. I really appreciate it.

What are you saying?

Why are you thanking us?

Are you going to act all formal with us?

Song Hang said it.

Xichi is young

and has great physical fitness.

As long as he does proper rehab,

he'll fully recover

with no problem.

Exactly.

But Yifan,

why do you look

so worn out lately?

Why are you tearing up

as we talk?

Yeah.

Is it because it's exhausting running back and forth

between the clinic and the ward?

You need to rest.

Just tell us if there's anything.

No need to be polite with us.

I'm fine, really.

I know my own limits.

But these past few days,

I have been a little worried.

I need you guys' advice.

Do you think

I should let him take a year off from school?

Give him some time to adjust?

That could work.

Aunt Lin,

Jing Xichi can do it.

Don't worry.

If needed,

I...

I, along with Song Cong can tutor him.

He'll catch up for sure.

Yes.

I'll tell Song Cong

that once school is out,

he should come over to tutor him.

No problem.

Yes, that should work.

Thank you, Huan'er.

It's nothing, really.

I'm really jealous of you two.

Your kids are so well-behaved.

Unlike my little troublemaker at home.

Oh, come on.

Here, try this pastry.

See if it still tastes the same.

Thanks, I got it.

I'll just have one.

Take a guess!

Guess what we brought you?

What is it?

I was just celebrating the fact

that being hospitalized means no homework...

But you guys...

You wish!

Starting today,

we're tutoring you every day.

My head hurts... I think I need to sleep.

In this chapter, we're exploring

the periodicity of the cosine function.

Got it?

What did your brain absorb?

I'm begging you...

Pay attention.

Alright, Song. Explain it to him again.

I'm done.

I'm done!

Who's next? Who's next?

I'm not studying anymore!

No more!

Wake up, wake up, wake up!

Time to study, study, study!

Before, he often struggled

to understand the confusing world he lived in.

Song...

I'm fine, thank you.

And you?

Song Cong. And you, Song Cong?

Pay attention.

Today, we're using chemicals...

♪Saying too much, no 'what ifs'♪

♪Might as well take the risk♪

I give up.

No more!

You will study.

I won't listen to anyone.

I don't care who it is. I'm not going to study.

Take away his phone.

Fine, I'll study.

Don't take my phone.

Wake up!

My dear child, Jing Xichi!

Wake up!

Let your brain absorb all the knowledge.

Look closely.

The periodicity of the cosine function

will yield...

Wrong! A is the answer.

What's your answer?

Have a fruit.

No!

Have a bite.

No.

Hurry up.

Are you going to eat?

Are you going to eat or not? Eat it...

(Sports)

The weather is so nice.

The sun is shining bright on the day Jing Xichi is discharged.

My mom was just talking about the good weather.

She said she wanted to find a time to go to Sishui together.

The wintersweet flowers there should be blooming.

I almost forgot!

Yeah.

Once Xichi recovers,

let's go see them together.

Sounds good! Let's go quickly, then.

Jing Xichi is probably getting impatient.

Finally! You can go home!

We won't have to come to the hospital every day.

Here, let me take that.

Where's Song?

He said he wanted to learn more about your condition.

Let's go.

Wait.

What's this?

For you.

(Finals Entry Ticket)

Where did you

get this match ticket?

It's a secret.

Come on, let's go.

Come on.

Thanks.

No need to thank me.

Take it slow.

Don't put too much pressure on your foot.

Dad, Mom.

So um...

This Sunday

is the league finals.

I have an extra ticket.

Is either of you free

to go with me?

It's your dad's day off.

You go with him.

Look after your son.

Don't worry about that.

I'll help you to your room.

It's okay, Dad.

I can manage.

Be gentle with that leg.

(Soccer Weekly)

Yes, that's it! Keep at it!

Engage your hamstring. Go.

You can do it.

Slowly lower down.

That's good.

Go back and rest more.

Pay attention to your dosage.

Ease up on the painkillers.

Thank you.

Let's go, Zhang.

Are you tired?

Have some weather.

Here.

Why are you here?

I came to see you.

Are you tired?

Here.

Thanks.

Is it going well?

Not too bad.

It's just that...

I think I oversimplified the matter.

I've actually thought it through.

Many great soccer players

have been injured before.

This injury of mine is nothing in comparison.

But, Huan'er...

I...

I feel like my body

is not listening to me.

Perhaps...

God is giving me a warning.

I should have quit earlier.

That way, I would have caused

my parents less worry.

I've been thinking a lot lately.

You know, they both have

their own jobs and careers.

I can't just let them

keep living in constant worry

because of me,

right?

This is just the beginning, isn't it?

You have to be patient

with your body.

Listen to me.

You will definitely get better.

Once you're well, we'll go to school together.

You have no idea.

When Song Cong and I go to school together,

he actually...

He what?

He went and discussed Math problems

with me

in school.

You've got to save me.

Song is driving me crazy.

You need to save me.

Chen Huan'er.

Don't come to see me anymore.

You don't want us to visit you, huh?

It's not that.

Look, all I do every day

is rehabilitation.

There's nothing else going on.

I don't want to delay your studies.

That won't happen.

Fine, then I'll tell Song not to come.

I mean,

you shouldn't come either.

I'll help you.

Here.

Here.

Come on, go slow.

Here.

I've got you.

I'm fine.

I can do it.

It's fine. I can manage.

(The intense pain and the doctor's words)

(made Jing Xichi fully realize)

(the reality he is facing.)

(He didn't want us to go)

(not because he's worried about affecting our studies,)

(but because he doesn't want us to see)

(his fearful state.)

Oh my God.

This is a huge challenge.

(To be honest, these names...)

(I can't even tell who's right or wrong.)

(Absolutely no clue.)

(But I will definitely find)

(enough evidence to prove to him)

(that the road ahead is still long.)

(Everything can start over.)

(There's still time for everything.)

Let me help you.

No, it's fine. No need.

I'm good.

I can do it myself.

Where's Song?

The teacher called him away.

What, you want Song to help you?

No, I was just thinking...

His big brother is back in school now.

Shouldn't he personally come to greet me?

(Tianhe No.1 Middle School welcomes you!)

I'm fine. I can do it.

It's okay. Let me help.

No need, really.

If you don't want to go back to class,

I can stay here with you for a bit.

I used to do pull-ups on the goalpost,

and the coach would tell me off.

He said it wasn't solid.

Jing Xichi.

How old are you this year?

Did you fry your brain?

I'm only a few months older than you.

You're 17 years old, right?

Obviously.

Do you know Baggio?

When he was 17,

Baggio suffered a ligament tear on his right knee.

He had 220 stitches.

In total, he underwent six surgeries.

Finally, at the age of 28,

he made his Champions League debut.

In 1998, Piero

also suffered a ligament tear.

In 2006,

he scored a hat-trick during

the second half

of Italy's quarter-finals.

In 1999,

Ronaldo suffered

a complete rupture of cruciate ligament.

When everyone thought he would retire,

he returned in the 2001-2002 season

with an improved form.

In 2006,

Irving tore his ligament.

In 2008,

he became the captain of Newscal.

Newcastle.

Captain of Newcastle.

He scored 11 goals in that season.

Chen Huan'er.

In 1999, the UEFA Cup.

At Celtic Park...

Chen Huan'er.

Larsson

suffered a double leg fracture.

- In the following season, he made it... - Huan'er.

Thank you.

(Actually, I'm a very forgetful person.)

(I stay optimistic by leaving the past behind.)

(But no matter how much time has passed,)

(I will always remember this morning.)

(This ever-refreshing morning)

(made me believe)

(that only when we lose the courage to start over)

(does youth)

(truly come to an end.)

Are you going back?

Let me see that cheat sheet you wrote.

Jing Xichi! Give it back!

Why did you write so much?

Xichi,

when your leg heals,

do you still want to play soccer?

Dad,

you know what?

I don't really remember clearly

how I started

playing soccer in the first place.

It feels like,

ever since I could remember,

I've already loved playing.

Mom always told me

that it was also the dream you never

got to fulfill when you were young.

As a kid, I didn't really understand.

You told me to train,

so I just followed along.

Your mom just cares too much about you.

She's afraid you'd get hurt.

She said every time she watched you play,

her heart was constantly in her throat.

Mom has watched me play?

Alright.

No matter what,

remember our promise.

No matter what happens,

stick it out until the end.

Let's go home,

okay?

Come on.

Take it slow.

Don't put too much pressure on that foot.

I'm fine, Dad.

You okay?

Yeah.

Mom.

I just got off work, and happened to pass by here,

so I'll go home with you.

Didn't you say you wouldn't come?

Listen to yourself.

It's not like Xichi is playing.

What's there to watch?

Yesterday, your school coach called.

He said the youth team coach

asked about you

and wanted to visit.

They think you have a lot of potential.

I thanked them

and told them not to come.

You need to fully recover first.

Once you're better,

I'll personally take you

to visit them.

Mom.

Thank you.

I've thought it through too.

I'm letting go.

From now on, you'll make your own decisions.

I used to meddle too much, worrying and running around for nothing,

and it didn't necessarily help.

Mom.

I was never mad

at you.

I knew in my heart.

If you weren't the one

playing the serious role in this family,

with Dad and I being so overly dramatic,

we'd turn the house upside down sooner or later.

Alright, now.

Let's go home.

We don't want to make your mom cry.

Slowly.

Be careful.

Okay.

Did you hear what I said?

Your dad is away on a business trip

so I'll take you to school for these few days.

You don't have to.

Why? How will you get there then?

It's fine. Don't worry about it.

(Modern Sports)

(Finals Entry Ticket)

Mom.

Mom.

Explain this to me?

Actually, I did have a meeting that day.

I planned to tell you guys and go together,

but I was afraid I wouldn't make it and didn't want to disappoint you.

So, as soon as the meeting ended, I rushed over.

But it was already over.

Then where did you get this ticket?

Huan'er gave it to me.

Thanks, Mom.

Wait!

Let me keep it as a souvenir.

Give it to me.

If I had known, I would've asked her to come along.

What did you say?

Nothing.

From now on, after school, I'll be walking home

with Huan'er and Song. Rest assured.

Slowly.

I'm okay.

My leg is fine.

Gosh, this kid...

(Finals Entry Ticket)

(Baggio tore the ligament in his right knee when he was 17...)

(Little Bro)

(Calling)

Hello, what's up?

Chen Huan'er.

Some tricks you've got there.

Leniency for confession,

resisting authoritarianism.

Tell me.

Where did you get so many tickets from?

I got them from Coach Li.

Pay attention to your steps!

Faster, faster!

What are you doing?

Watch your step!

Hello, sir.

The tickets for Sunday's finals.

Can I have one?

Sure. Help yourself.

Next. Hurry up!

Thanks.

I'm taking three.

Hey, are you listening?

Did you not eat breakfast this morning?

It was that easy?

What did you think?

Did you think I had to beg on my knees

just to get the tickets?

Okay.

Never mind, just asking.

That's all. Bye.

Take it slow. Be careful.

I'm fine, Mom.

I'm almost fully recovered.

Good morning, Aunt Lin.

Morning, Huan'er.

Jing Xichi, I'll take you today.

Didn't Song say he'd take me?

The teacher asked him to go for a competition.

Why don't I call a cab for you guys?

It's okay. We can get there on the bike.

You're going to be late for work.

Don't worry about us.

Okay, I'm going to be late.

I'll leave him to you.

You guys figure it out.

I'll handle it.

Thank you.

Got it.

Call a cab if you need to.

Don't worry.

Come on, get on.

You added a cushion for me?

That's right.

Aren't I considerate?

Don't want your butt to bruise.

Come on then.

Are you sure you can do it?

Why not?

Just get on and see.

Give me your bag then.

No biggie. I can still ride with the bag.

I'm going to get on.

Go on.

Here, take a seat.

Sit tight.

Here I go.

Hang on.

Okay, go ahead.

I'm going to go fast.

Not too fast, please.

My leg just healed.

Are you tired?

No.

This is nothing.

Chen Huan'er.

Even though you added such an ugly backseat

to my beloved bike,

I'm actually pretty touched.

But at this speed,

when are we ever going to get to school?

Well, you could take a taxi.

No.

I'm a disabled man.

Even if I'm late,

I have a legitimate excuse.

But I don't, bro.

Exactly.

So you better hurry up and push,

or you're going to get punished.

Don't just stand there.

Push!

I...

Let's go! Hurry up!

Ugh, you're so annoying.

Careful! Don't make me fall.

Faster.

(That morning on the way to school,)

(I don't even know how long it took.)

(And even though he says everything's back to normal,)

(I could tell.)

(His recovery)

(is dragging out much longer than any before.)

(But Jing Xichi would never)

(say something cheesy like,)

("Pain is what makes youth real.")

(He'd just scoff,)

(call it dramatic,)

(and get right back to it.)

Look here, Jing Xichi.

Look here.

What?

Mountain pose. My dad taught me.

Stop kicking.

Your leg has only just healed.

You have no idea

how many rounds

my heart's been flying on the field.

Anyway, the physical therapist said

that I'm recovering well.

He said I could try out for the upcoming special training recruitment.

You have no clue

how much I miss the smell

of the lawn.

Lawn?

You miss the smell of grass?

Okay.

I'll satisfy your wish.

You miss grass, right?

Here, have a whiff.

I know you know the smell of grass.

It's prickling my face!

Doesn't it smell good?

Chen Huan'er!

Don't you like it?

I don't like this.

I want a lawn, not just grass!

Why get me this?

It's nice!

You like it, huh?

I'll end up with allergies.

You like it.

I don't want this.

I know you like it.

Hello?

Hi.

The orthopedic book

you asked for last time has arrived.

You can pick it up when you're free.

Thanks.

I'll come get it tomorrow.

You're here.

Hey,

the book I ordered...

Here.

Thanks. It's 150, right?

180.

Wasn't it 150?

This book is out of print.

I had to check with multiple publishers to find it,

so there's a markup.

Then why didn't you mention that over the phone?

Do you want it or not?

I didn't bring enough money.

Can I pay you the rest next time?

I'll cover it.

This, too.

Just pay me back later.

Thanks.

You're here to buy books too?

Math in our second year has gotten a lot harder,

so I bought two extra exercise books to practice.

I heard that after you transferred to the art class,

you've been studying really hard.

If you ever

need help with anything...

Song Cong,

is studying

the only thing in your life?

I just wanted to thank you for helping me earlier.

I know. You don't want to owe me a favor, right?

Every time before I go to tutoring,

I would come here for a bit.

Actually, back when I was taking TOEFL classes,

I used to skip them and come here too.

You? Skipping class?

Why wouldn't I?

Everyone thinks I'm too perfect.

Even Xichi and Huan'er do.

What's up with you three?

Nothing.

Everything's fine.

Honestly,

I think there's still some misunderstanding

between you guys.

Last time, I said some things

that were a bit too much.

I thought about it afterward.

I realized it was just me being too stubborn.

My family's housekeeper told me before.

My problem is that I never say anything.

I get it.

Maybe if I just talked about it, everything would be fine.

But I just can't get the words out.

Actually, I'm the same way.

Do you remember when you asked me

why I thought your essays were good?

It's because

you always manage to express things

that I don't know how to put into words.

Then do you know why

I just told you

all those things from my heart?

Why?

Because I like you.

What did you say?

I said...

I will become someone as amazing as you.

Huan'er.

Aunt Lin.

Here,

have some water. It's hot, isn't it?

Not too bad.

There are quite a lot of people today.

By the way, isn't Uncle Jing coming?

He's on duty today.

He'll come over as soon as his shift ends.

Coach Li is over there.

I'll go ask him

about today's recruitment.

Alright.

Here, drink some water.

Thanks.

Give me your hand.

What for?

My mom made me

wear this red string since I was little.

Consider it me sharing some of my luck with you.

It should help a bit, right?

Are you really giving me

something so important?

It's not a gift,

just a temporary loan.

If you like it,

I'll make you another one later.

Thanks.

But don't worry.

Now that I'm back in the game,

I'm going to dominate the field.

Of course! You're my Big Brother Jing!

♪Fallen leaves flutter past your gaze♪

♪I dream of worlds within your days♪

♪Countless times, I write your name in my heart♪

♪Wishes whispered to the stars above♪

♪How many faces in the glass I see♪

♪Time's gentle hand pulling me out of my cocoon♪

♪Under the sun, a rainbow butterfly takes flight♪

♪To rest upon your left shoulder bright♪

♪I still hear your promise in my ears♪

♪Before we said goodbye, your spirit free♪

♪And full of life♪

♪If summer could last a little longer♪

♪Would regrets rewrite where we'd gone wrong?♪

♪And let me be there with you at the end of the story♪

♪Watching your silhouette from behind♪

♪My footsteps slow, we were too young♪

♪To know right from wrong♪

♪Your sweat-kissed face I hold in my memory♪

♪Glows as bright as ever♪

♪I hope one day we'll meet again♪

♪At just the right time♪

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