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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 3]

What are you doing?

As I told you before, I loathe you.

I extremely loathe you.

You want to be a conductor? I suggest you drop the idea.

Principal Li gave Master Fei the power to accept or decline students into the conducting department.

If you want to transfer departments, you will need to be accepted by him.

I just think the reason for declining me is outrageous.

But anger should be channeled into motivation,

or else my piano will be broken from your playing.

I don't even know what I should do now.

Musicians should be able to control their technique

but what they need more is the creative expression that transcends the music.

Creativity.

- These are all students that are falling behind. - Let me see! The first chair violin is Qin Fen?

Let me tell you that Master Fei knows me very well. This is going to be an amazing group!

You're on it! You're on it!

Fang Xiaowo, what are you doing?

My make-up examination is the day after tomorrow. We need to go back and practice, okay?

Look, look! Your name is on it!

Even if my name is on it, I won't go. This Fei She'er...

What's so great about him? I play rock music.

I don't want to join some symphony orchestra.

There's my name too, "Lucky Charm"! [TN: Lucky Charm is a nickname for Fang Xiaowo]

- Lucky Charm? - Lucky Charm?

I think there's an 80% chance that something's wrong with this Fei She'er.

Wait, why is it Lucky Charm?

Have-have you ever seen Fei She'er?

No... what about it?

I don't care anymore. I'm going back. Are you coming?

I'm going back to practice.

See you later, bye-bye.

Do you know Master Fei?

I've never seen that Master Fei before, either.

Do you want to have lunch together?

Or we can get a milk tea together. Or just lunch.

Isn't that the uncle?

Uncle!

- Uncle. - Xiaowo, you always come out suddenly and frighten me.

You're... that... Fei She'er. Why didn't you tell me before?

You never asked me.

Then you... then why did you pick me as your lucky charm?

I want to be like everyone else and play an instrument, too.

I want to play the piano.

But we don't have a piano in the orchestra.

Just stay with us and watch the journey and development of our orchestra.

I want to play the piano.

It's okay. Just wait for an opportunity.

There will always be an opportunity.

How do you get there? Why can't I ever get there?

I know how.

Look, look, look!

I'll do it, I'll do it. It's like this, right?

It's not. It's like that, like that!

Your mom, my mom, reminded me a thousand times

that you need to eat properly.

Don't eat takeout or junk food!

She also forced me to spend my valuable time making curry and rice for you.

Aren't you super touched?

I'm pretty touched.

How is it? Have you gotten used to the college life?

It's fine, I guess.

Just... my... my classmates all

talk to each other but they never include me.

They say it's not suitable for kids.

What's even worse is the group of girls,

they touch my hair and say I'm like a poodle.

If they like dogs, they should go and get themselves a pet dog.

Why would they touch me? They even gave me lollipops.

Why don't they just buy some dog food?

Then wouldn't you be like a dog and a kid?

You're doing pretty well. This means you're pretty popular.

I'm not a kid anymore. I'm in college already.

All right, all right! You're not a child anymore, you're not a child anymore.

However, you are only 15 years old so you're not that old.

Even though you are recognized by our school as a young prodigy drummer

who's good at the drum kit, cajon, and bass drum,

your age still doesn't change.

We shouldn't care what other people think of us.

We just need to stay true to ourselves.

Don't be angry!

That's right! I need to tell you something.

Director Meng says Master Fei is coming tomorrow to check up on Team A,

but our percussionist has been sick for many days.

Can you come and help out?

I'm not going.

I'm not going.

Did you buy all of these flavors for me?

I bought all of them, Young Master Zhen.

Original, spicy, and slightly spicy,

I've prepared all of them for you. Are you going or not?

I'm not going.

I'm telling you, it's no wonder your classmates make things hard for you.

You don't even know the expression, "Gifts blind the ends."

Since you took the gifts, you have to go.

Sister, this... you need to add vegetables, right?

It's all in the box.

Add whatever you want! You look like a vegetable.

It sounds good.

- Is this your own piece? Can I record it on my MP3? - Why?

This way I can listen to such a romantic and brilliant piece everyday.

I just wrote this randomly and it's even not finished yet.

Then will you collaborate with a symphony orchestra?

For example, collaborating with Team S. You can be the conductor,

and then we'll be able to collaborate again.

I'm not going.

Why?

Because...

I don't want to conduct for a second class orchestras like Team S.

But you can only become a good conductor

if you experience the atmosphere of an orchestra.

What do you mean?

When I was younger, I really enjoyed listening to piano pieces.

Then my mom bought an MP3 for me,

so I could listen to piano pieces from my MP3 everyday.

At that time, I thought

the piano pieces in my MP3 were so far away.

Until one day, when I finally touched the piano keys,

I realized what the most wonderful sound in the world is.

You marked an up bow here.

But I think if you changed it to a down bow, it might sound better.

Little Chen Zheng, I hope you perform well.

That little kid is...

Students, let's welcome Master Fei's arrival.

Master, let me introduce to you

to Team A's conductor, Tian Yisong.

Teacher Fei.

Master, this is Team A,

a symphony orchestra made up of

the top students at Mario Paci.

Let's start then.

Master, sit.

This...

- Master Fei is putting together a Team S. You know that, right? - Yes.

The members of Team S... I'm sure you're already familiar with their situations.

Our Team A definitely can't lose to an amateur team.

This is critical to Mario Paci's reputation.

Don't worry, Director Meng.

Masters have their own ideas,

but Team A has its own strengths.

I also heard that

he will be picking a student to take to Europe for further training.

Li Zhenyan just made him incredibly upset.

So, this time you have to do your best.

Will Master really take an apprentice from Mario Paci?

That is what the principal says.

There's a high probability for it.

Percussionist... get out of here.

Even though it was quite interesting,

there's probably not a single conductor who likes a drummer like that.

Hey.

Music that has individuality has the most vitality.

Compared to perfection, the accident this time

was truly interesting.

Very good.

Continue!

You said Li Zhenyan went to watch Team A rehearse? Why did he go?

He said instead of watching an amateur team like Team S, he'd much rather watch a strong team like Team A.

This way it'll at least help him learn more about conducting.

Such self-righteous words can only come out of his mouth.

If he's really so skillful, then why doesn't he just transfer departments to become the conductor of Team A?

If you keep saying things like that, I won't help you anymore.

Okay, okay. I won't talk about him anymore.

He's talented, handsome, and better than everyone.

He's like the male lead. Are you happy now?

Don't think I can't tell you are envious and jealous.

You're just biased toward him because you like him.

It really was very satisfying.

This is the charisma of a symphony orchestra.

Too bad! If there weren't those flaws, it would be perfect.

Wow, we are too perfect! Our cooperation really has no flaws at all.

- Really? Even the parts that we played wrong were coordinated! - Maybe it's because we both have a soul for rock music.

- The accompaniment problems I had earlier would've all been solved if you had been there. - Really?

Stop dreaming!

You're this happy with the noise you just played?

What?

Weren't you with T-Team A?

Yes. But because of an unreliable drummer,

they ended rehearsal early.

What right do you have to say we are making noise?

Not only was it noise, but there were also hundreds of flaws.

Did you know, I used to be the third best player in the world?

You were a child prodigy, so you stopped practicing and haven't improved since then?

Do you even know how to play the violin? What do you know?

I'm borrowing it.

Before 10 years old, I won the youth international violin competition in Vienna.

If you have time, I can teach you.

If you have anything to say, just tell me.

- I— - You want to defend Qin Fen, right?

- He— - He didn't do anything wrong except neither his emotions nor technique reach the standard.

- You-you-you— - I didn't do anything wrong, either.

I only pointed out his most basic problems.

The way you randomly played wasn't right, either. You won't be of help at all.

I remember that I recorded it for you already.

If you can't play it, listen to the recording more so you won't play like that again.

"Spring" turned into Chinese New Year when you played it. (TN: Chinese New Year literally means spring festival in Chinese)

Stop!

You were t-talking the whole time. Can you let me t-talk for a second?

Go ahead.

Even though he's not very good,

at least he plays with his heart.

He also wants his improvement to be heard by everyone.

Then did you hear it?

It i-is a bit lacking.

I knew it! That's exactly what I mean.

I'm telling you, that type of self-delusional and carried-away playing

isn't ready to be listened to by an audience.

What's wrong with a performance that gets carried away?

That time when I played the piano duet with you,

you didn't tell me to ignore where my heart goes.

Yes, what you said is right.

My teacher said before, every key on the piano is different.

That's why the melodies are so rich, so do people.

Who said "Spring" has to be the spring and can't be Chinese New Year?

I guess that's right.

It makes some sense.

[Music Hall]

You need to be aware of the performance's harmonization.

You didn't listen to the sound of the piano, right?

So, don't play according to your own feeling.

Also, don't only pay attention to your technique.

These are the three recommendations I have for you.

Li Zhenyan told you all that, right?

Oh no, you found out?

That's why I hate people who study classical music.

You need to pay attention to technique, pitch, and

tempo, and even the dynamics, all have to be played according to the music.

They don't even know what exactly they want to express.

But I'm telling you, what I hate the most is that if there's a tiny mistake in the music,

it's like the entire piece is ruined.

- A-Are you talking about Li Zhenyan? - Yes, I'm talking about him.

He's clearly in the piano department but how can he also play the violin so well?

He's really quite impressive.

Never mind! I'm not going to do the make-up examination anymore.

I'm the worst anyway. It doesn't really matter if I study at this school or not.

He never said you were that bad.

Then what else did he say?

Let me think about it.

He said your performance was really interesting.

Although the collaboration wasn't the best,

your individual performance was really good.

What else?

He also said,

"If one day Qin Fen grasps a certain skill,

he will surely improve drastically."

Now, that's the guy I like.

- Okay Li Zhenyan, I won't disappoint— - Wait, wait!

What did you say? The guy you like?

It's nothing, it's nothing. Let's practice, okay?

Oh, right! Since we're playing "Spring," then I think we should...

express the magnificence of the flower beds in spring.

What?

No, no, no. Flower beds seem a little...

flower beds seem a little weak.

Spring's youthful worries and happiness.

We should express all of that, okay?

What?

She's still not back yet.

She makes a fuss about nothing.

Why weren't you working this hard for our piano duet?

My teacher said it before, every key on the piano is different.

That's why the melodies are so rich, so do people.

Who said "Spring" has to be the spring and can't be Chinese New Year?

Melodies are like this. Performances are like this, too.

So, a good symphony melody

should take all the sounds of a performance and meld them into one.

What's wrong?

I have a fever.

It's 39.3 degrees. Where did you go last night?

Come on! Let's go to the hospital.

But I have to do the make-up exam for Qin Fen.

You're already in this state. What if you mess up the exam for him?

If you give me a kiss, who knows, maybe I'll immediately be fine?

How can you smile like that at a time like this?

Just be good and stay here.

Take this medicine.

How do you feel?

Okay.

But I'm almost out of time for the make-up exam. Take me there!

You won't go to the hospital but you'll go to the make-up exam. Are you crazy?

Carry me there! I'm begging you to carry me, please.

- No way. - I'm begging you.

[Mario Paci Conservatory of Music]

Fang Xiaowo, how did you become like this?

She's feverish and muttering but she still wants to help you with the make-up exam.

I've brought her here. You decide what you're going to do next.

She's already in this state so how will she help me play?

And look at the time! Where will I find someone else?

Forget it, forget it! You haven't practiced it before anyway.

- Don't leave! - Let go.

There's still a half hour, right? Can't I go wash my hands?

But... we haven't practiced it even once.

Can you really do it?

Don't worry! I'm better than her, as an accompanist anyway.

What are you doing?

Are you really getting ready to take all your stuff and leave?

You have a hot temper.

How about this? Just give me a drum stick.

When you're gone, I'll look at it and think of you.

Okay then. Just go.

Once you leave,

I'll call your mom and your aunt and tell them not to send you your living expenses anymore.

N...no. Don't do that, Sister.

If-if they don't send me my living expenses, I'll have to spend yours.

I-I... then I'll feel bad.

I never said I'd give you money.

You're really something. You even have a hot-tempered.

Go to earn your own money to pay for your plane ticket and bus ticket.

Then you can go back.

You're really leaving?

Do you feel a little better after taking the medicine?

A lot better.

You don't need to be so nervous for this kind of test is easy to pass.

That's for you! A genius like you doesn't need to try hard to get good grades.

You don't understand how nervous it makes someone like me.

I started learning the piano and violin when I was three years old, especially with the violin.

I practiced every day and every night until I got to university.

Actually, for me, there's no difference between the piano and violin.

If I had to say the difference between the two,

it would be that my piano playing is a little worse than my violin playing.

Just listen to you!

Exactly what are you trying to say? Just get to the point, okay?

What I want to say is this, my dream isn't the violin or the piano.

Instead, it's to be a conductor but, just like you, even though I've studied it for so long,

I still feel very nervous.

This feels so good.

The music comes just at the right time.

I told him to play however he likes and he's doing just that.

As always, it's very chaotic.

However, I'll accompany you.

When Beethoven wrote "Spring,"

he was suffering from the worsening of his hearing.

But he still didn't give up music.

In fact, not only did he not give up, but he also showed an astonishing willpower

to create this extremely happy music.

Winter leads to spring.

Will my springtime still come?

To think about it, this guy is like Fang Xiaowo.

But the way I see it, he's up to the task.

Is this the one?

The one radiates joy and worry?

It sounds really nice.

Qing Fen, even though you also performed the Spring Sonata,

it didn't feel the same.

The piano was great also.

You were able to keep up with the tempo.

It appears you two practiced this for a long time.

Qing Fen, you passed.

Wow! Look, I passed.

Here, here, here!

Fang Xiaowo, you could have come alone.

- Why did you come, too? - Senior, we don't need to be polite.

When my father heard that Fang Xiaowo got sick from helping me,

he prepared a lot of dishes for us.

In which ear did you hear that I was being polite towards you?

Qin Fen's father makes the best food.

Yours is great, too.

Who cares about competing with him?

Just eat it if you want. My dad can make more anytime.

Forget about the fact that the two of you came but why did you have to bring a kid along, too?

Everyone in your family is kid.

I'll teach you how to act like a person right now.

He-he's a student at our school, too.

However, he doesn't have anywhere to go so he's temporarily staying here.

- Why can't he stay with you? - You know what happened when we first went to Fang Xiaowo's house?

- We didn't even want to enter. - That's true. The state of her house—

What's wrong with my house?

- Your house... the state of it... - What's wrong with my house?

- It's a mess. How can you even let people in? - Isn't my house just fine?

- Wait... wait for me. - Okay.

Wait, wait. Wait a bit.!

Here, come on.

Just wait for me.

Good. Come on. Together.

- Wait, wait. - Over here.

- Stop messing with those games. - Wait. - Come on.

Take your medicine.

- This way. - What's going on?

Were you starving? You ate this much?

Come on, together. Go left. Left.

1... 2... 3... come on.

What happened?

I'd rather play with my father than with you.

You died first, okay?

Hey, Senior.

Do you still want to transfer to the conducting department?

Of course, I want to transfer departments.

But if Master Fei won't let you, what would you do?

Are you going to go abroad after you graduate?

Go abroad? Why would you go abroad?

- Why do you have to go abroad? - Are you stupid?

Of course, such an awesome musician would go study abroad.

Besides, if he wants to find a talented conductor like Master Fei to teach him,

- he must go abroad to find his teacher. - I'm not going abroad.

I can still learn how to conduct here even if I might have to change schools for post-graduate work.

You're not going abroad. That's great!

But I still think that if you really want to succeed with the change in departments,

you could become the director of Team S.

At that time, we could continue to work together, wouldn't that be great?

But your Team S is full of amateurs.

Their standard is probably about the same as yours, it'd be the best not to do that.

Who says it's full of amateurs?

I'm telling you, we're friends now so could you not be so vicious from now on?

Am I wrong?

What I mean is...

if you don't transfer departments,

- does that mean you can only stay at our school for one more year? - One year?

If you don't transfer departments, you can only stay here for one more year?

That can't do!

[Music Hall]

I told you, as long as I'm here,

don't even think about transferring to the conducting department.

It's okay, I have more.

Lucky Charm!

Long time no see, Uncle.

[Thank you]

- You... you... - What's wrong?

- What are you doing? - What?

I am warning the two of you, especially you.

From now on, don't put one step into my house.

- But didn't we agree to eat hotpot together? - That's right.

- Canceled. - How can you change your mind as fast as flipping through pages?

- We were fine a second ago so why are you being like this? - Right.

- I can still come to your house tomorrow— - Wait a minute!

Zhenyan, I won't look at you when you shower!

I almost forgot about him.

How are you this cold-blooded? He's just a kid. Can't you let him stay for one night?

The kid can go back wherever he came from.

I'm not a little kid and I don't need your concern.

- I can go by myself. - Don't go off by yourself!

Just stay with him! He'll let you stay here for he's actually a good guy.

If you really need to, you can stay at my place!

- Y-You... don't let him— - Li Zhenyan!

I am at my classmate's house.

Sister, I want to drop out of school...

That's not true! I am not being rash.

It's all of you who think that I'm young.

You even give me lollipops. How young do you think I am?

Also, I don't regret one bit the trouble I got into with Team A.

I just want them to know that

my skills are better than they think.

Hello! I'm Li Zhenyan from the piano department.

Today, I will take him in, you can come pick him up tomorrow.

Let's go!

"A scholar accepts death, rather than humiliation." (TN: idiom - I'm not going.)

- Did Qin Fen teach you English? - Whatever! I'm not going.

- Do you want to sleep on the sofa? - Okay!

That kid is interesting.

If he really dropped out of school, that would be such a pity!

Fei Shi'er.

It's Fei She'er. Not Fei Shi'er. (TN: Different characters, slightly different pronunciation.)

Then when are you going to agree to Li Zhenyan transferring departments?

Li Zhenyan's problem isn't that important right now because there are more important things to do.

What is more important? Li Zhenyan transferring departments is the most important thing.

You're annoying me to death.

How can you like that rascal?

I'm telling you, his transferring departments and conducting

aren't something you can just talk about and it will happen.

You need to at least let me see his talent in conducting.

He does have talent!

That's not a matter for you to decide.

Then, if I can't decide it, is it you who can decide?

Of course!

Where are we going?

Okay, okay, okay. We have some important matters.

We're going to Team S. Let's go!

Okay!

Today is first rehearsal for Team S.

I don't know if Master Fei is fierce or not.

He's a world-class master.

He must be really talented.

After all, ours is just a student orchestra.

And most of us here

have never been selected to play in an orchestra.

I'm sorry! I'm late.

No problem, no problem! The teacher isn't here yet. Don't worry.

Take it easy.

Compared with Team A, shouldn't we be called Team Z?

Look at these people! Can we even do this?

I feel like today will be our last rehearsal, too.

What are you saying?

Why do we have to compare ourselves to Team A?

Besides, we're called Team S. Doesn't that sound awesome?

Then there's the percussionist but he hasn't even come yet. - Wha-what's his name again?

I know! It's the young genius who plays percussion instruments.

He's called Chen Zheng.

However, I heard he caused trouble in Team A.

He used a lollipop to play the drums.

He messed up the performance for Master Fei.

It looks like he's not the only one who isn't here.

I think I remember that there's someone called Lucky Charm in our orchestra.

I'm Lucky Charm! Hello, everyone!

That's her, Fang Xiaowo!

Master, Master. Come in, Master.

Hello, my friends.

Hello, Master.

Uncle, you're Master Fei?

- Yes. - Why didn't you tell me earlier? You kept that secret so well.

If I'd told you earlier, would you have given me a discount on the noodles?

You play the violin? Okay, you'll be first chair violin from now on.

Me, first chair?

- Can he do that? - I'm first chair? Let me tell you.

Okay, okay. Settle down!

Hello, I am Fei She'er.

I am glad to meet you all.

This kind of opening is way too boring.

How about this? Let me ask you a question.

We have already have a Team A.

Why are we not called Team B or Team C?

Why are we called Team... A, B, C, D... S?

Can you tell me?

Handsome? (TN: In Chinese, "shuai")

- Because S stands for handsome. - Okay. Special.

Special. Exceptional. Unique.

Every one of you here...

is unique.

This also includes our little lucky charm.

You all are exceptional. Ridiculously talented.

Unique is the soul of Team S.

Special is our soul of this band.

I hope that you will all remember that.

Do you hear me?

From today onward... we are a family.

As a family who hasn't come together for a long time,

what should we do on our first meeting?

- Introduce ourselves. - Create a group chat.

- Create a group chat— - First, we'll make a group chat for everyone.

Okay. Introducing ourselves and creating a group chat are all good ideas

but it isn't special enough. Special!

Are there any other ideas?

St...start rehearsing.

Choose the first piece to rehearse.

No, no, no!

We are a family.

What is the most important? Our relationship.

How do we get closer?

How do we get closer?

- Party! - Party?

- Party? - Party?

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♫ 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 ♫