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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 14]

Let me talk to you about the style of conducting!

Last time, you made your point.

I thought about it and you were right, but—

I have class.

Don't come find me.

This...look...last time at the gathering...Don't go.

Wait for me! Let me borrow this.

Hey, Li Zhenyan. Last time at the gathering,

That point you made then...Why are you walking so fast? I know where you'll be.

This has nothing to do with your conducting style.

A mediocre conductor sets the tempo first

then mechanically waves his baton with the beat, right?

You have to study the music,

along with the other works and then express it. Right? That's really important.

Your shortcoming right now is that you aren't going on stage with happiness, with joy, with excitement.

So, you could say, your own body rejects your movements.

This is also an expression. Understand?

[Team S - Today!]

I waited for this day for so long.

This lucky charm has a chance to perform with everyone.

Especially with this S Team that no one looked upon,

we're altogether on stage and performing music that belongs to our youth.

I'm so happy. I'm grateful that Fei She'er came.

It was him who discovered us and brought us together

to form our very special S Orchestra.

He took us in our undisciplined condition at the beginning,

and allowed us to gradually come to understand and help one another,

so that we've become strong and powerful.

The only regret is

Li Zhenyan...can't perform with us. We know

that's because he has more important things to do. So we all bring him with us in our performances.

This will be Orchestra S' last performance.

So I'm a little sad, but also a little happy,

Because I have this group of friends.

We can laugh together, play together,

Eat and drink together. We all struggled together in the same direction.

To be able to meet you all and Li Zhenyan,

is the very happiest thing that's happened to me.

I wish that this youthful time will be protected in our hearts.

I wish that our youthfulness will never fade.

Master Fei, why are you here? Shouldn't you

be in the auditorium?

I found some time to come see you.

Did Li Zhenyan come here with you?

It's a pity our performance already ended,

but we have succeeded.

Later, when you all perform, I'll applaud loudly.

You're looking forward that much to our performance?

Because Li Zhenyan is here.

Xiaowo. Tell me. What are you going to do in the future?

In the future?

In the future? That's very far away.

Think about it well. For example, what is your dream?

My dream...

is to become a kindergarten piano teacher.

and... to be together with Li Zhenyan.

My dream is to be a piano teacher

and to be with Li Zhenyan.

I don't want to ever separate from him.

I'm so shy!

Being with him forever does seem really great,

but... that is really hard to come true.

Look. Li Zhenyan has just formally stepped out on stage

and he will go even further. What about you?

If it's like this, one day...

you won't be enough for him. Do you want that?

What do you mean?

Time is up. I should get on stage.

Fei She'er is especially happy

to be able to spend this time with you, lucky charm.

I will gift this lucky charm to you. I hope it will help you.

Xiaowo, time treats all of us

the same.

Hello.

There's a lot of people here today. It's full!

True. It's a performance from Master Fei.

If it were Song Ran and him performing together, there would be an even bigger audience.

All of the students are exceptional.

Where are you going? The performance is about to begin.

Taking a walk around the area.

This really is exciting. And also difficult to bear.

I already reminded you that

Even if it's like this, I still won't go with you at the end.

Okay.

Having a stage here, just enjoy the music.

Let's go!

In that moment, my blood is racing.

My body is entirely filled with warmth and passion.

So, this is what it feels like to be on an international stage.

This is the moment I have been waiting for.

I thought that I wouldn't be able to have this opportunity,

but now, I believe

that it is worth waiting.

Li Zhen Yan, the way that you can grasp the inspirational power of music,

Is through the language of your limbs, and then you can give that to the audience.

This is every musician's,

Most basic and important task for our work.

Li Zhen Yan, just stepped onto his true stage,

and he will go even futher. What about you?

If it's like this, there will be one day where

He will be out of your reach.

Can you feel,

The pain in Tchaikovsky's heart when he was writing this piece?

The struggle? As well as his yearning for a beautiful future?

Can you feel it?

He thinks, if you want to completely understand something,

You need to have first-hand experience for yourself.

Amazing. This smooth and exciting rhythm.

He really is a master.

Actually, every master musician in the world,

Has experienced hitting rock bottom in life.

If they hadn't had copious emotional support, they might not have carried on.

This piece, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, when it was first written,

Was heavily criticized and received many complaints.

But Tchaikovsky still staunchly believed in himself, and didn't change a single note.

After it was performed, it received a warm and enthusiastic reaction.

He finally received the world's approval.

At long last, he had people listen to a tune encompassing the sentiments of youth.

He had them listen to such grandiose momentum.

And a high-spirited and radical melody.

It is going to end.

I still don't want it to end. I want him to teach me even more.

I want to listen to it some more. I want to experience this music more.

This stage.

Can you feel it? These whole-hearted shivers,

I can feel it. These shivers of the moment are true happiness.

I hate to see it go. I don't want it to end.

Truthfully speaking, I didn't understand it in the beginning.

Why I rejected you, but

You still invited me to perform this piano concerto, now I understand.

What do you understand?

This kind of experience, this kind of stage.

You wanted me to look for, amongst the purity of the music,

A sense of happiness and joy.

What do you think? Do you want to go with me? It's not too late.

Don't think too much.

I won't change a decision after I've made it.

This stubbornness is the same as your father's.

It can't be helped.

To be honest, Master Fei.

I'm really thankful for you.

Did you know? Tchaikovsky,

Wrote three piano concertos in his life.

Among them, Piano Concerto No. 1 in 1874, is the most popular one.

He said before, the reason why he wrote music,

Was because through music he could fully unburden himself of his emotions and experiences.

All throughout his life, he persistently expressed what he wanted to.

And he utilized the music to capture his feelings,

These are the themes of his life.

All of his pieces became a success.

Of course, all his hard work is behind that.

Child... actually every musician

goes through a period of pain and struggle.

And this pain, should not become shackles.

But instead spark a transformative change within you.

Let this pain motivate and drive you.

And place your hope within it.

Alright, count it as the last class

I'm teaching you, before I leave.

Okay, I'm heading back to sleep.

Okay.

Li Zhenyan just had this true stage.

He will go even further than that. What about you?

If it's like this, one day,

you can't reach him anymore.

Master Fei, you're really going to leave?

Leaving now,

is the best decision to make.

I can understand.

But, Masters like you

being able to come to our school and teach the students,

is a honor to every student at this school.

I want to emphasize again,

teaching the students of Team S and Team A

will affect their whole life.

Director Meng,

every musician has their own habits and personalities.

These kids are the same.

I just hope the school can provide more chances,

and have more patience to find their potential.

A miracle created the integration of time and place.

Our Paci,

The ground you walk on was created, everyday there are things being created.

Every person is a person who creates.

Okay. Don't worry.

I will definitely remember your words in my heart,

and put your idea into the teaching materials for the future.

Take care.

There's no time, 5 minutes.

- I know. - I'll wait for you on the car.

This time, you're really leaving.

You won't suddenly come back again?

If you want me to, I can buy an airplane ticket to fly back immediately.

I guess, I'm going to save you from buying the airplane ticket.

Okay, I really have to leave now.

Do you still remember the watch you gifted me?

These years, I've always had it with me.

My whole lifetime,

I've always chased after time.

Wishing to go before time and do more things.

I've chased and hurried, I don't regret anything. But I realized now,

everyone's time is the same.

I'm already at this age,

I'm to tired to and don't want to run anymore.

I just want to walk slowly.

Just like how we often take walks around the school.

Actually, every stage of life is already set.

I'm already in the second half stage of life.

I should give the baton to these kids.

You need to thank me.

Thank you for sending me off.

The two of us this lifetime, did everything for music.

You and I both didn't marry.

But why can't we be together?

That year you didn't properly say good bye,

just leave it for today.

This isn't a good bye.

You still have a long way to go.

Take care.

When we see each other again, marry me.

I will consider it.

Why didn't you all go to class?

Master Fei, why do you suddenly have to leave?

- Don't go, Master. - If you leave, what are we supposed to do?

That's right, Master. Don't leave.

- There are so many— - Alright-alright.

I hate these kinds of emotional scenes.

If I knew earlier, I wouldn't have told you all.

Actually, I'm not a full time teacher,

it's about time for me to leave.

I need to earn money, right? And support my family,

right? Are you guys trying to stop me from becoming rich?

We don't want you to leave.

We don't want you to leave either.

Don't be like this,

make sure everything's normal. The next time I come back,

I hope every one of you can be on the stage.

Be good at what you're focusing on.

Okay,

- I should leave now, good bye. - Fei She'er. - Don't leave.

You can't leave anymore.

Don't leave anymore.

Just head back.

What are you thinking about?

You came?

These days, I can never find you.

You don't pick up your calls and you're not in the dorm either. Exactly where did you run to?

I wanted to stay alone.

Things are already like this, we should think of the good side.

I found some information on the big orchestras in Europe

and the descriptions of competitions. Take a look.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Did you pass your interview to study abroad?

- I passed. - When are you going?

Don't worry, no matter what time I'm going.

I'll always wait for when your things are settled

and leave with you.

You actually don't have to do that, Caiwei.

You don't have to search these things for me.

I found a way.

How are you going to do it?

There is a manager that's really interested in me.

She said, there is a orchestra outisde of China that admires me.

So, there's a high possibility I will go and be the assistant conductor.

That's so good.

I just knew, people would find you.

In the past, I hesitated for whether or not I should go abroad.

But every time I see how hard you're working for your dream,

I tell myself I can't hesitate anymore.

Also, I don't want to let you face so much pressure by yourself.

Fate doesn't go your way, but I do.

This way, we can be together forever.

Caiwei, what I want to tell you is...

What do you want to say?

Thank you for doing so much for me.

Silly, do we need to say these things between the two of us?

Xiao Ran, your coffee.

-Thank you. -I'll put it here.

I wanted to say, I'm sorry.

Why are you apologizing?

Have I asked you about your current persistence towards music or your dreams?

I mentioned that I was saying it on your behalf, but that's just what I thought.

And you are the one I look up to the most, Li Zhen Yan.

All of the decisions you've made are absolutely the best and the most correct.

Originally, I always thought you should be standing on a music stage higher and better than I ever have.

But, I later discovered,

These past few days that I've seen you, you seem to be the happiest I've ever seen.

Now I understand, when you're standing on the most suitable stage,

This is the best version of you.

I will always be your strongest supporter! I support you!

I am so moved by what you've said.

It was full of feeling.

Feeling?

Xiao Wo...

-Xiao Wo. -Good luck!

Thank you. I'm happy that I have your blessing.

And what about her? What about Xiao Wo?

She just usually comes here to freeload food. She doesn't live here every day.

-Really? -If you don't believe me, just take a look.

She didn't come by today. I'm still not quite used to it.

You enjoy it.

A little, a little bit.

-If you don't drink it, it'll get cold. -Okay.

Actually, it was already hard enough to take a long holiday this time.

Afterwards, I've got several overseas performances. It's time for me to start heading back.

Okay, good luck.

-You have to come see me. -I know.

Keep in touch with me.

-Okay? -Okay.

Promise?

I promise.

I'll be waiting.

I'll be going now.

What's wrong with this girl?

You're not hungry after all these days?

I've interviewed with multiple companies, but I haven't gotten any offers.

I've also interviewed with several orchestras.

But the competition is so intense.

In such a short time, we'll have to leave school.

Yes, but we're still happy during this period of time.

Before, I thought during my fourth-year at Mario Paci, I wouldn't have any time to join an orchestra.

Being able, in this key last moment,

To have these memories with Orchestra S, is really wonderful.

We haven't had our farewell dinner for Orchestra S yet.

Right.

Let's go to the noodle restaurant.

Let's ask Mr. Qin to throw us a big seafood party again.

Wait, wait. Can you ask my opinion first?

Also, I haven't decided whether or not to disband Orchestra S.

I will continue to run Orchestra S.

Me too. I want to continue and carry on in Orchestra S.

I was a bad student before.

No matter what I wanted to, I always wanted to do a good job.

If I didn't have your guys' help,

If, I was just me,

And not a member of Orchestra S, I'd probably,

Hardly care about anything besides what happens in my own life. I would just bury myself in my own world.

But now, I can't imagine,

Who I will become after leaving Orchestra S.

This period of time, every time we perform on stage,

I can feel the audience beneath is enjoying the music with us.

This feeling is really beautiful.

I think, this is all of my power.

I can't be the only one who thinks like this.

A farewell dinner is just a meal.

-Senior! -Conductor!

Actually, I think that with our hearts,

We can make the whole world hear our voice.

We're not weak. We just need to do the best to our abilities.

Actually, I admire you all so much. You still have some time to continue playing.

Yes, we're going to graduate.

Otherwise, I would love to continue and go on with you guys.

Oh my God! I'm sorry, it's time for one of my interviews. I've got to go!

-Oh right, I need to go listen to a seminar. -Bye! Bye!

-See you at the farewell dinner. -Bye!

Wait, wait.

-Bye! -Bye!

Senior, remember to invite Fang Xiao Wo to the farewell dinner.

Right, where is Fang Xiao Wo?

Senior, you haven't seen her lately either?

Yes, I haven't seen her these past few days, but I always hear her practicing.

Practicing? What is she practicing for?

Is she constantly practicing after listening to the concerto I performed?

Why is she suddenly being so active?

-You said these days Fang Xiao Wo has been a bit strange, right?

-What happened? -Yes. After the performance finished,

I saw her in the piano room the very next morning.

She seemed like she hadn't slept all night.

Ji Mo, why are you here?

And you brought breakfast for me? And... and my favorite soy milk?

I usually buy two portions of breakfast, same goes for the soy milk.

Why?

You stayed here overnight, why?

I want to play a piano concerto with him. I don't want to get farther and farther away from him.

Li Zhen Yan?

Fei She'er told me, if I don't play well,

I might not ever be able to be with him.

I will play it well. I'll practice now, I can definitely play it well.

Don't practice right now, eat your food first.

Practicing constantly is not good for your hands.

It's ok, my hands are fine.

Don't worry! It'll be fine.

These days, she's been practicing piano every day at home. She's afraid she won't be able to keep up with you.

She thinks, only in this way will she have the chance to perform on stage with you.

Is that what she told you?

Wait.

Why were you together in the early morning that day?

I brought her breakfast that day and met her in the piano room.

Breakfast? You... was that the first time you brought it to her?

These days, I've been bringing it to her every day.

Besides breakfast, you don't send any other meals to her right?

I bring her all three meals of the day. Sometimes, I'll even bring by a late-night snack.

Time to eat.

I have no appetite.

I see you eat that cheap take-out every day. It's bad for your stomach.

Take-out? Isn't that your doing?

How is that my doing? Does someone bring you take-out every day?

I thought it was your doing. No wonder, I...This...

I thought you were tired so you didn't cook as well as before.

That's...

Is it really not tasty?

It's really not tasty.

Ok, try it and see if my cooking skills have really declined or not.

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Eat.

Li Zhen Yan,

-That concerto... -You can't play it.

I can.

Every time, you play it while messing around and even add your own music to it. How could you make the orchestra follow you?

I can read the music very well now, and I can play it very well too!

I really can do it.

Well, eat your meal first, I'll see your attitude while eating.

If you eat with a good attitude, I'll listen to play the piano tomorrow.

You're most suited for Tchaikovsky's double piano concerto.

Come to the classroom tomorrow, and I'll play with you.

Just like last time, like the piano ensemble, right?

-Ok! -Eat.

♫ 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 ♫