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♫ On the surface of the shimmering sea ♫

♫ Blocked by the navy blue sea ♫

♫ It doesn’t matter; time will not be forgotten ♫

♫ My mask is torn; you met me ♫

♫ Wings were burnt by promises ♫

♫ But my faith does not cease ♫

♫ Clowns can still sing proudly among ridicule ♫

♫ My longing is bound by your gaze ♫

♫ Sweat severs the doubt to move forward ♫

♫ Clowns are not afraid to be broken ♫

♫ Time burns to ashes ♫

♫ And it doesn't matter ♫

♫ And it doesn't matter ♫

♫ And it doesn't matter ♫

[Symphony's Romance] ♫ And it doesn't matter to me ♫

[Episode 11]

This should be correct.

The directions say its right here.

Why does everything look the same?

Hi Student, I want to ask

where is Team S's practice room?

Team S has only performed once, and there are already fans looking for them?

You sure are lucky! I am one of Team S's members. I will bring you there.

That's great. I have been looking for a long time.

Then..I'm Song Ran.

-I'm Fang Xiaowo! -Nice to meet you! -Same here!

-Here. I will bring you there. -Thank you! -Let me help you hold this.

It's really pretty.

Oh yeah, Xiaowo what department are you in?

I'm part of the piano department.

-Piano? You are also a pianist? -Yeah!

That's great.

Liszt. Over there, someone is playing Bach.

- There's also... - Brahms.

You have good hearing abilities.

Wait! This piece...

This piece...

It's Li Zhenyan! Li Zhenyan!

Wait for me!

-Brother Zhenyan! -Song Ran?

-When did you come back? -It really is you!

How did you come here and how did you know it was me?

-Xiaowo! She brought me here. -Oh, Fang Xiaowo.

You guys are both part of the piano department, is she a peer?

Why did you come back this time?

I came to look for Master Fei.

I haven't see you for ten years, you look taller.

Of course!

Brother Zhenyan I miss it! I miss our piece.

I don't remember it.

It's best that you don't remember.

I know, you are talking about the duet piece?

I remember a bit.

We played it growing up.

-What? Do you want to play it right now? -Yes right now!

I can't help it, it seems like I have forgotten it.

How can you forget it? Play it now!

-Play it now? -Yes.

Okay. Let's do it.

We still have good chemistry as usual.

I haven't played it in so long that I'm actually a bit rusty.

How are you rusty?

Oh yeah you said you came back to look... wait no Master Fei is looking for you?

-That's right. -Then when are you going to go look for him?

When?

Then do you know where he is?

I actually don't know but a lot of people do.

Later on, when you leave you can ask the students.

-Ask the students... -They should know where he is.

Then you can go with me!

-Next time. I have something to do. -Next time?

Let's go!

I- Brother Zhenyan! Let me go with you.

I... Brother Zhenyan!

Fang Xiaowo, what's wrong?

Nothing.

You usually disturb people but now you're suddenly quiet so there must be something.

Just tell me what's wrong.

Do you have a lot of past relationships?

Could they form a line from the school gates to the Huangpu River?

They all can't forget about you,

Old relationships that still have a flame that could be re-ignited....that type?

What are you talking about?

Song Ran, Caiwei, they are all very talented.

I can't beat them.

I will definitely lose.

You giving up this easily? Did you ask me about my opinions?

-Ask you what? -What do you think?

Do you mean that I can win?

Then that means I have a chance?

-You would pick me? -You are crazy.

Will you pick me? Will you pick me?

Be careful.

-Will you pick me? -I will! -I will!

-Will you pick me? -I will!

-Pick me! Pick me! -Be careful.

What's wrong?

Is Song Ran very good at playing the piano?

That's correct. She was very good since we were kids, now shes even better.

Good thing I transferred departments, or else I would have a lot of stress.

When I play the piano with you, you can catch up with all the notes that I play.

It feels like I'm on the swings,

and you are pushing it.

Every time that I swing, you can calmly catch it.

And push me out.

That description is quite apt.

Today seeing you play a duet with her,

it seems like all your notes are caught up by her.

This feels like you two are on the swings.

Compared to her, am I really bad?

-No. -Really?

Mostly because you're not in the same sphere.

Here. You're favorite, Americano.

Thank you!

It's good!

-I want one too. -Milk?

I want the same thing.

Americano? Didn't you complain that it was sour and bitter?

I like to drink sour and bitter black coffee now.

It's good!

Oh yeah, Xiaowo, why are you here at this hour?

She lives upstairs and she comes to free load off of my meals.

Free load off of meals?

Here. Your Americano.

It's so good.

Oh yeah, Xiao Ran why are you here so late? Did you book a hotel?

I didn't book a hotel.

The one I booked temporarily can't accommodate me.

Master Fei said you are my hotel!

-No! -Why can't I?

-You can't. -I can't?

Because there is a limit to the space in my house.

Also, I usually sleep by myself so I don't have a spare bed.

This is very close to your school.

Also, we grew up together. He won't be shy about it.

Oh yeah, why did Master Fei ask you to come back?

Master Fei asked me to come to Paci to give a lecture

and share my experiences.

Here.

It's just a drink. You don't need to reject it.

Thank you.

I can help you!

What?

I know you want to go to Europe to study abroad.

Fei She'er isn't the only Master in Europe. I can help you.

Thank you, but I don't need it.

You know very clearly what you want.

-You rejected me because of Jiang Caiwei? -That's right.

Is she that important to you?

Shasha, don't waste time on me.

We are not possible.

Tian Yisong, I will wait for you.

Everyone, let's settle down. Let me introduce someone.

Actually I don't need to introduce her, you guys should all know her.

This beautiful young lady is the famous, accomplished pianist, Miss Song Ran.

Miss Song Ran is in Shanghai for a piano recital.

I asked her to come here to share her experiences.

So you can say that Miss Song is a rising star.

But she is the same age as all of you. So you don't need to be too formal.

any questions, please ask.

Okay.

Hello everyone, I am Song Ran.

I'm like everyone here who is just

a student who is working hard to learn about music.

I anticipated to come to Paci for a long time

because I have a lot of Masters that I admire

and elders that graduated here.

A long time ago I wanted to come here to experience the music

the musical atmosphere here, as well as the artistic influences.

I wanted to first thank Master Fei for giving me the opportunity to teach a class,

you gave me a chance.

Even though I'm not here often or too long, I welcome you guys

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

I am also very excited to share and discuss the music I know.

I heard that when she was 18 years old, she played the piano on a world tour.

- She had a performance in Europe. - That's right.

How can this be an exchange of communication?

She can just roll over us.

Then let her roll over us.

She is so pretty, doing anything is correct.

There is someone more talented than us, more hardworking

and even prettier.

You guys all know about her?

She's a famous ethnic Chinese piano genius.

She's in high demand. You're in the piano department; you can't not know about her.

Okay!

Then, today I would like to

discuss in this class is

about a few difficult etudes in classical music.

Then, let's start with a Chopin etude.

I can say that at our current stage, studying etudes

can be the most direct and effective help to our playing.

Okay. Chopin's Etudes have 27 pieces in total.

They aren't the same as what his predecessors wrote.

He combined technical challenges and a sense of beauty.

We shouldn't feel like

it's only a dull and dry exercise of technical skills.

We can also say that Chopin is trying to tell many stories

and music.

Why don't we start playing instead of talking? We'll have more feelings that way.

I now need one student to help me.

Brother Zhenyan.

Does Senior know her?

Their relationship surely isn't just friendly. I'll bet it's his first love.

First love?

They can't be dating?

What?

Let me explain, even though Brother Zhenyan is part of the piano department,

but right now he is learning about conducting. So you

should give this opportunity to another student.

Okay.

Xiaowo, come, come!

Xiaowo?

-They called you. Go, go! -Okay!

Go!

Okay I helped you prepare something.

Here. I've prepared a Chopin Etude,

C minor Torrrent.

You can just try to play a small part.

I..I never heard it before.

It's okay, you can give it a shot. Don't worry.

Okay, let's thank Student Fang!

Student Fang has nice tactics. It wasn't bad for her first time playing

but there's some problems with the tempo.

Look at the sheet music.

The speed of your right hand,

the timing of the 8th notes with your left hand aren't really fitting together.

How do I put it?

I will play it for you once.

I want to say

a lot of people say playing the piano is like having a small orchestra.

Then this small orchestra's conductor in the end is our sheet music.

Playing freestyle is very wonderful,

but if we really want to have the piece

to communicate the experience

the composer's feelings.

Then we have to look carefully at the piece's

every note

and then put it back into our playing.

So that it can become this piece's actual conductor.

I have always believed that this is the foundation of a performance.

Let's thank Student Fang first

and then... I want to tell you

if you can overcome the problem of looking at the music sheet

your performance will have a giant leap in quality.

- She's suggest me to not look at the music sheet? - Thank you everyone.

She's so great. She's pretty, gentle, and kind.

She plays piano well too.

What's wrong? Did Song Ran deliver a big blow? Now, you're sad?

I'm not.

No?

It's actually nothing.

Even if it's Li Zhenyan, he wouldn't be able to play a song that he hasn't played before.

But even if I practiced, I wouldn't play as well as her.

People like her must be a real genius.

She can easily play any song.

True. She was 8 years old when she began to show her remarkable talent.

At 13, she gave a solo recital.

At 16, she won a big international award. But, even now,

She's a young female pianist in everyone's eyes

They don't see her as a pianist.

Eight years old?

It sounds like a lot of work.

The famous musician, Rudolph Buchbender said,

that becoming famous at a young age is very dangerous for a musician.

A lot of people envy Song Ran being talented and lucky

but no one knows the pressure she has inside.

I know. She was giving me tips.

If you don't feel happy then you can leave

but Student Li won't be happy.

Okay then.

Xiao Wo, this is the ticket to my performance.

I'd like to invite you and Brother Zhenyan together to come listen to my recital.

Thank you.

You are a pianist with a lot of potential.

After hearing you play, I will practice even harder.

You too. You can have your own performance now.

You can too.

I anticipating for a day where we can perform together.

- Okay. No problem. - It's settled then.

Brother Zhenyan, we finally ended.

This evening, let's go eat Australian lobsters.

Today, I might...

- What? - You can't.

Why not?

Because I already invited someone tonight.

Let Master Fei go with you.

I'm leaving.

This...

I want to eat with you, Brother Zhenyan.

Afternoon, we didn't...

Master,

does Brother Zhenyan like Student Xiaowo?

Yes.

We all like her.

Thanks for today.

It's nothing, Master.

No one is eating with me?

Li Zhenyan, who did you invite tonight?

I invited a fool tonight

called Fang Xiaowo.

I agree. I one hundred percent agree.

I'm so happy. I want to go eat hotpot!

- Let's go eat hot pot. - Let's go.

Why are you looking at me for?

I'm looking at you. Why did you put in so much? You really can eat.

This isn't the first time that you knew me. Are you not eating?

I'm eating. I'm already holding my chopsticks. I'll eat some.

Wait a second. I'll get you some.

You eat as well.

Li Zhenyan.

When Song Ran asked you if I was your classmate,

why didn't you admit it?

What is there to admit, you are my classmate.

How can I be your classmate, I am not your classmate!

I-I— Why—

-What are you? -Your girlfriend!

Girlfriend!

Be quiet.

Song Ran has practiced the piano ever since she was young.

That's the reason why she's been able to become what she is today; it's come over time.

You don't need to be impatient for quick results. You can also do it over time.

I'm scared that I won't be as good as her.

You don't need to be like her. You are one of a kind.

- Really? - Really. Now eat!

Hello, this way.

[Song Ran Piano Intro]

- What are you doing here? - Why wouldn't I be here?

My sister bought this ticket.

The ticket is pretty expensive if you don't want to watch it tell me.

I can still sell it and earn some money.

Alright.

Looks like she's quite popular in the country.

It would've been great if I could hold a performance myself.

Don't worry. It's a big world. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

I believe that in the future, you will give your own solo recital on an even bigger stage than this.

Then will you look at this world with me?

Sorry, this is my seat.

- Do you know each other? - We don't.

- Sis, look! - No.

Ji Mo, you're here too?

Could you not fling that look at me every time I see you?

Why aren't you replying to me?

Did you two argue?

Come on, sit here.

Come.

Thank you.

Thank you.

The Song Ran on stages is even more eye catching.

Turns out this is what they said

someone who's born to be on stage.

Her fingering; her rhythm;

and her breathing

fit with every note.

The sound is more perfect than I thought.

No wonder her collaboration with Li Zhenyan

could be such a good fit.

They both are talented and have experience.

As long as they stand on stage

they'll shine.

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And I'm just a Fang Xiao Wo who's sitting off stage.

He's so into it

he's so deeply immersed in Song Ran's music.

but who

won't be attracted to Song Ran's piano?

Even me. I can't even be compared to Song Ran.

My playing is both messy and disorganized.

Song Ran is the one that should be staying by Li Zhenyan's side.

It shouldn't be me.

Xiaowo, trust yourself

that one day you'll stand on a stage too.

The whole world will hear your sound that will move people.

A good performance can really get the blood moving and inspire people.

I think Song Ran is really amazing.

That's right. I also think the pianist is amazing.

My sister isn't talking to you.

Moreover, you were standing and then sitting down. You were sending WeChat messages making noises.

What were you doing? I was so annoyed.

It's because the person next to me

was talking about girlfriend and...

- What girlfriend? - He said that your sister is my girlfriend. I couldn't do anything.

I'm asking what you're doing.

I'm going home.

You're home doesn't require you to ride the bus right?

I remember that my dad told me to go to the market and buy some things.

The market is that way.

Let me keep you company.

No need. Go help. Your dad told you to buy things.

Alright. Then... I'll be going.

Bye bye.

Sis, he's a little weird.

I really don't know what he's thinking.

- You're that happy? - Of course. I'm happy when I eat.

I saw that you weren't happy earlier. Was there something?

Ever since I saw Song Ran's solo recital,

I can't put any vitality into my piano playing.

Is it because she's too strong?

You understand me too well.

Song Ran played so well. No wonder everyone likes her.

Compared to Song Ran, I'm just a student.

A student playing the piano with such freedom is very romantic. And it's vivid.

They shouldn't ever play the piano to get high grades.

They can keep playing happily.

Ji Mo, I like you so much!

What you said is exactly the same as Teacher Hu's.

Let's go be kindergarten teachers together.

If I can't go to Europe then I'll go with you.

It's settled then. Pinky promise.

- Li Zhenyan! - Senior Brother.

I have a question to ask you.

Li Zhenyan! Wait for me.

Wait for me!

Li Zhenyan! Li Zhenyan, stop right there.

- Why did you stop so suddenly? - Didn't you tell me to stop?

What's wrong? Did something happen? Are you mad?

I'm not. I invited someone to a meal tonight.

You can eat alone.

Invite me. I'll eat with you.

- You're not eating with someone? - I don't.

What I mean is that you eat with him

and I have my arrangements. Is that great?

Are you jealous?

I'm not. How could I be jealous?

You're look funny when you're jealous.

You look like a soup dumpling.

You're a soup dumpling!

You're a cute soup dumpling.

Where did Senior Brother go?

The repertoire of the performance has to be set as soon as possible.

Qin Shang, can I tell you something?

Qin Shang, you're about to graduate but you're getting a confession still. I really envy you.

Qin Sheng, you haven't dated in university.

- Grasp this chance. - That's right.

- Why don't you guys go over there first? I'll look for you guys later. - You got this.

Qin Shang, this is my thoughts. I hope you can accept it.

What era is this that you're still giving flowers? So lame.

Thank you, but I can't accept these flowers.

Then if you don't like flowers then accept these two tickets.

Janine Jansen's violin solo concert?

It's hard to get these tickets.

As long as you like to watch it, if I can get the tickets in the future

I'll do whatever I can to get them.

Thank you, but

I'm willing to solve this problem myself.

Don't be courteous. Accept it. Qin Shang,

I really like you.

Let go! Let go!

What are you doing? Don't you see that she dislikes you?

Who are you? This is not of your business.

It... it has to do with me!

- Are you looking for trouble? - I was passing by so I helped.

I gave her concert tickets. What does that have to do with you?

- Be careful I'll- - Qin Feng.

Come over here,

Qing Shang!

Let go.

What was that just now?

I said before that I was passing by so I was helping you.

I was just confessed to.

I was hurt or put in danger.

What kind of help were you giving me?

I take all of us who play violin as a team. And besides, you're Chen Zheng's cousin

I was just trying to help you.

Is that really what you think?

Yes.

I really liked the tickets and flowers that he gave me.

I might also accept his confession

but you ruined it now. What should I do?

I saw that you clearly wanted to reject him.

What if that's just a woman's restraint?

Let me ask. What will you do if I promise him?

Promise him then.

It's none of my business.

Qin Feng, is there a problem with your brain?

Retarded.

[Mario Paci Conservatory of Music]

It's so hot today.

You don't say weather is 'bothersome'. You being here can be called 'bothersome'.

Can you not disturb me from reading my book? Lower your volume.

How did I disturb you? We're friends.

I don't need a friend like you.

Are you mad at me?

If you're mad at me

then I'll call you Senior Sister.

Senior Sister, ease your anger. Don't be mad.

Is there a problem with your brain?

- Are you retarded? - What's wrong with you?

Okay. I'm asking you,

Why were you a busy body yesterday?

Because I didn't like the look of him.

Then... why did you come here today? Do you want to tell me something?

I want to tell you...

do you still want your water? If not, give it to me.

I'll give it to you. I think there's not enough water in your brain.

Nourish it with some water.

Wait a second.

I want to...

borrow your notes.

- Borrow my notes? - Yes.

You're in Third Year. Why would you borrow a Year Three's notes?

I need to preview it. I can't do that?

You can't.

Why are you so petty? Let me borrow your notes and I'll treat you to a meal.

One meal per day. I'll borrow it everyday for a year. That's over 300 meals.

What do you say?

Do you have a problem? Can you be more mature?

Is it that difficult to face what you're feeling?

[Little Curtain Noodle Restaurant]

Master Fei, what are you doing here?

How are things?

You seem to have thoughts, right?

Master, you're here.

- Mr. Qin. - It's so late. You've honored our little restaurant.

Order whatever you like. It's my treat today.

I want to taste Qin Feng's skills today.

I don't know how to make noddles.

You can try. It's just a bowl of noddles.

It's not that hard.

But Master... what are you doing?

My dad always made the noddles. I don't know how to make noddles.

It's alright!

You can let your dad help you and teach you.

As long as I can taste the flavor I'm satisfied with then it's good.

Look. I'm a lonely old man.

I just want to eat a warm bowl of noddles.

You... can't you just grant my wish?

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How is it?

Not bad.

- What does that mean. - He means they're great.

Very good!

♫ Let me tell you about the weird things I love about you ♫

♫ Let me tell you how when I think of you, it's from a secret at the bottom of my heart ♫

♫ Open the door to the most beautiful encounter ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Let me tell you about your steadiness and self-confidence that I love ♫

♫ Let me tell you about how I see your sweet smile when I think of you ♫

♫ Let's see the most beautiful scenery together ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Gently holding your hand ♫ ♫ My hand ♫

♫ Be at ease ♫ ♫ So at ease ♫

♫ A panoramic view of pure and transparent love ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Smart and clever ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Quietly watching your heart ♫ ♫ My heart ♫

♫ So at ease ♫ ♫ So attentive ♫

♫ Love is like an endless cloudless and clear day ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Happy and cherished ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Together ♫

♫ If you want to love, you have to bravely be together ♫

♫ Persisting for beautiful memories ♫

♫ Together ♫

♫ to the end ♫

♫ Gently holding your hand ♫ ♫ My hand ♫

♫ Be at ease ♫ ♫ So at ease ♫

♫ A panoramic view of pure and transparent love ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Smart and clever ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Quietly watching your heart ♫ ♫ My heart ♫

♫ So attentive ♫ ♫ So at ease ♫

♫ Love is like an endless cloudless and clear day ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Happy and cherished ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ To the end ♫

♫ Together...together...together ♫

♫ To the end ♫