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OSAKA, JAPAN

Here's the latest single, "Love Me or Not",

from the current most popular singer,

Leo, who just released his first solo album in Japan.

Not only did he break the record for the highest sales for a single,

he was also selected as the most popular singer among female students.

Look, Leo.

You can be heard everywhere,

even in an airline VIP waiting area.

But, of course, I transformed you from a punk into a superstar.

Only I, Peter Xia, can do that.

At present, Leo will be focusing his musical career in Taiwan,

in the hopes that he'll be able to set a new sales record in Taiwan.

This Taiwan promo has been successful.

I have the promo for China in my head too.

After the promotion in Taiwan has ended, we will enter the Chinese market.

The public loves stars like you nowadays.

Are you listening to me?

China Airlines flight number CS60 passengers,

from Tokyo to Taipei, please report to guest member services immediately.

For you. It's lavender.

Keep it

and take it, so that I'm with you.

Could you return for my sake?

On your 20th birthday,

when the lavender flowers bloom,

we'll reunite at the school.

Because of you, I'll return.

Because of you, I'll return.

-Leo, can I have your autograph? -Okay.

-Thank you. -Me too.

In Chinese, please.

EXCLUSIVE - SPECIAL FEATURE HOPE FOR LEO

JI QINGCHUAN

My name is Ji Qingchuan.

Take it.

Come on.

What's this?

You're closer with Ji Qingchuan. Give him Yun's love letter.

Why me?

Shut up and just do it.

Remember to give it to him.

What's wrong?

-What's this? -It's from Yun.

Why did you throw it away?

-Don't you want to read it? -Why help them?

Are you angry?

Don't give me things like that in the future.

Why not?

I don't like her.

Who do you like then?

I...

Why should I tell?

To Qing

-What's that tune? -I composed it.

Open up.

Is anybody out there?

Stop yelling. No one will help you.

Why are you doing this?

Liang Yixun, you hypocrite. Liar.

Right. You didn't give the letter to Ji Qingchuan.

I... I gave it to him.

You did? What's this?

You like him, that's why.

I don't.

Stop pretending. You make me sick.

Please stop it.

-Serves you right. -How dare you lie to us!

-Yeah. You're too much. -Stop it, please.

Who cares! I want to see you drenched.

Stop it, please.

Please stop. Please...

Serves you right!

Serves you right. Don't you lie to us again.

You better watch out.

...Yang Huixin and Ji Qingchuan.

The three of you will participate in the 400 meter relay.

-We need another participant. -Teacher.

Liang Yixun, why are you late?

Where were you?

Why are you drenched?

All right, get back to your seat.

Today, we've selected the participants for the relay race.

Currently, there are three participants. We still lack one participant.

Teacher, I nominate Liang Yixun.

Any seconders?

Teacher, Liang Yixun can't run.

This is our most important event on sports day.

Why can't she participate?

Liang Yixun, your mom did say

you can't participate in strenuous sports. What do you think?

Teacher, I... can do it.

If your mom signs the consent letter, I'll allow you to participate.

Thank you.

What's the matter?

Are you upset?

You're panting already.

How could you join the relay?

You're weak. You shouldn't push yourself.

You...

Didn't you tell me to be brave?

Both Yun and Yu want me to fail.

I don't get it. Why do they dislike you?

-Did they bully you? -No.

No, it's my fault.

Will you help me?

I hope to complete the race. I don't want to be looked down upon.

Thanks. Sorry for the trouble. Thanks.

-Who hasn't taken her medicine? -Mom, I took mine.

Yixun, I'm always reminding you.

Mom, Xun wants a new pair of sneakers.

Why? Can't you wear the old ones?

Mom.

I've been selected for the relay race.

Both of your kids were born with chronic heart disease.

They must avoid strenuous sports.

Otherwise, their lives could be in danger.

Yixun, I told your teacher before that you have health issues.

Remember to tell her tomorrow that you can't participate.

But, Mom...

Okay, no buts. I'm doing this for your own good, understand?

Remember, tell your teacher tomorrow that you can't do it.

LETTER OF CONSENT

Liang Yixun.

Are you waiting for me?

For our class' reputation, I'm here to practice running with you.

Are those new sneakers?

I bought them with my piggy bank money.

You'll be able to run faster. I'll show you how to do it.

Just run as fast as you can. If you feel like you can't run,

don't force yourself to do it. You're a fast runner.

Get the baton with your right hand.

Use your right hand instead of the left. Raise your hand high,

above waist-level. It'll be easier for the next runner.

Get ready about two to three seconds before the runner arrives...

Since your mom has agreed, you may participate.

Here, take this. Are you feeling better?

Good. Be at the track after class to practice running.

Remember to wear your sneakers.

-Thank you, teacher. -You can do it.

Everyone, assemble.

-Towards the center. -To the left.

Look at the center.

Look to the front.

Where's Liang Yixun?

Sorry I'm late, Teacher.

Liang Yixun, why are you barefoot?

Where are your shoes? Speak up.

Ready for warm-ups. One, two, three, four.

Five, six, seven, eight. Two, two...

three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Stop putting up that pathetic face. It's annoying.

Yes, you're just doing that for Qingchuan's sympathy. Disgusting!

Gosh! You're even holding something from the garbage bin.

How gross!

You can't even stand properly.

Liang Yixun, I'm warning you, you'd better come in first.

-Or you'll be the class's public enemy. -You better watch it.

ANNUAL SCHOOL SPORTS DAY

-We'll see how she runs. -She'll be doomed if she loses.

She'd better be first.

-Are you nervous? -No, I'm not.

Don't worry.

I can run fast. I'll make up for the time you lose.

Remember to grip the baton tightly.

You'll be done if you drop it.

Do your warm-ups now.

Attention, please.

Relay race participants, please assume your positions.

MEDICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Who left her medicine behind?

Yixun.

I'm already in a hurry for work.

On your mark.

Go... Grade Five, Class Four, go! Go!

Go! Grade Five, Class Four, go! Go...

Go...

Go...

Go...

Go...

Go...

Go...

Go...

Be brave and don't be bullied again.

I hope I can complete in the race. I don't want to be looked down upon.

Yixun!

Go...

Go...

Go...

Go...

-Go... -Yixun.

Go...

-Yixun. -Go...

-Go... -Yixun.

-Yixun. -Go...

-Go... -Call the ambulance! Hurry!

-Go... -Yixun.

Go...

-Go... -Yixun...

-Go... -Yixun...

Go...

Liang Yixun...

Yixun.

Yixun.

That was the first time I felt Xun would leave me.

However,

it turned out that I left instead not long after.

Sorry.

Xun can't run anymore.

I know.

Both of them inherited their father's chronic heart disease.

She'll need medication to control it throughout her life.

I'll be extra cautious from now on.

Mom.

It's okay.

She just can't run. She can still walk.

Xun and her sister have heart disease.

Their arteries aren't developed enough

to allow for a heart transplant.

You're a nurse. You know best.

Although they can live normally,

their condition will worsen

and they'll become weak as they age

and eventually die.

Mrs. Liang.

Is Yixun awake?

The doctor says to let her rest more.

Sorry, Mrs. Liang. I didn't know she would faint.

-Otherwise, I wouldn't... -It's fine now.

Yixun is just weak.

Don't worry.

You're bored, right?

You can't go out to play.

You can't do anything.

This illness makes you really lonely.

Sis, I'll keep you company.

You won't be lonely then.

-Liang Yixun, throw us the ball. -Can I play with you guys?

No, you are a troublemaker.

Troublemaker.

Hey, let's play together.

Liang Yixun.

Aren't you playing?

Can't I rest?

That's lavender.

That's lavender you're holding.

How do you know?

I've seen it in our garden.

My mom plants them. You can brew tea with it. Smell it.

Closer.

How dare you hit me.

You can't even smell flowers properly.

I'm just teaching you.

How dare you hit me.

How dare you hit me.

What are you looking at?

Ji Qingchuan loves Liang Yixun.

Ji Qingchuan loves Liang Yixun.

Ji Qingchuan loves Liang Yixun.

Ji Qingchuan loves Liang Yixun.

Ji Qingchuan loves Liang Yixun.

Ji Qingchuan loves Liang Yixun.

Ji Qingchuan loves Liang Yixun.

Erase it from the blackboard.

No way.

Ji Qingchuan loves Liang Yixun.

Stop your nonsense.

It isn't nonsense.

Ji Qingchuan loves Liang Yixun.

Hand in hand, kissing each other.

Stop fighting.

Stop fighting...

Stop fighting...

Stop fighting...

Teacher is here.

It'll hurt. Bear with it.

Why are you crying? You're not the one who's hurt.

It's my fault.

I caused this. It must hurt.

No, it doesn't.

Don't lie.

It hurt badly when I fell and didn't bleed.

You're bleeding, so it must hurt more.

Soon...

I won't be by your side.

You must be stronger and cry less.

You're like a crybaby.

What? You don't want to be my friend?

My family is migrating soon.

In the future, you must take care of yourself.

Can you stay?

What happens next?

As we all know, Taipei County is rich in local produce.

Ruifang and Pingxi are famous for their coal mines.

Does anyone know what's produced in Yingge District?

-I do. -Yes, Zhang Yawen.

-Ceramics. -Good.

Tamsui's iron egg,

Yonghe's soy milk, Shenkeng's tofu,

and Banqiao's red bean pastry are famous.

Liang Yixun.

Ji Qingchuan.

I thought I'd never see you again.

Happy birthday.

You remembered?

Your birthday is when lavender blooms.

Of course, I remember.

You can't run. But you can ride on a bike.

I... I'm afraid.

Don't be afraid. It's just like running.

Really?

Have I ever lied to you? Hop on.

Come on.

Well? It feels like running, eh?

Yes, it really does. It feels like running.

This bike is your birthday present. It'll run for you in the future.

Really? I'm so excited. I can run again.

Come in.

Wow!

Where are we?

My secret hiding place.

Come, let me show you something.

Look.

It's beautiful.

Lavender is beautiful, isn't it?

Ji Qingchuan, you seem different today.

How so? I have a nose and two eyes.

I'm leaving for America tomorrow.

For you. It's lavender.

Keep it.

Take it, so that I'm still with you.

Can I ask you something?

Sure.

You said there's someone you like.

Who is she?

She... she has a pair of big eyes.

She looks demure,

but she's stubborn.

She's weak and is always bullied.

It makes one want to protect her.

If possible, could you return for my sake?

On your 20th birthday,

when the lavender flowers bloom,

let's reunite at the school.

For you, I'll return.

Later, I realized lavender symbolizes the wait for love.

But will love appear after the wait?

I don't know.

But finally, the wait for my 20th birthday is nearly over.

Hui.

-Xun, good morning. -Good morning.

Hey, Tong.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Xun, that old bike's too slow for you.

No, it feels like I'm running.

Then I must be flying on my bike.

I bought you a helmet. Take my bike from now on.

No, thanks. I'm used to my bike.

Why don't you take Hui?

No, thanks. I don't want to be killed by Jingjing.

Good. I still prefer to ride alone.

-Bye. -Bye.

Don't you like Tong?

I don't dislike him.

Why did you reject him then?

-What? -You know what I mean.

What do you mean?

Are you still searching for your lavender sweetheart?

There's no pure love like that these days.

You're too naive.

There's no pure love like that these days.

You're too naive.

Xun, we heard something.

-Another girl's pestering Tong? -Gosh! No.

Hui, tell her.

The land developer is back again.

-Yes. -He seems interested in our nursery.

What was the boss' reaction?

The boss was rather chummy with him.

-Yes, they were laughing happily. -They even shook hands.

We wondered if they reached an agreement.

But we couldn't hear them clearly.

-Hold this. -Hey!

Xun.

Tong, is your dad selling the nursery?

-Stop pretending. Tell me now. -Who told you that?

Hui and Jingjing. They saw your dad talking to the developer. He looked happy.

So what? We talk happily too.

All right. What do you want?

Can you tell your dad to keep the nursery?

Sure.

Will he agree?

Sure. My father loves his family.

I'm sure he won't reject me if I ask.

Relax.

You're more concerned about the nursery than I am.

Are you worried about not seeing me again if it's sold off?

You're thinking too much.

I just can't bear to leave the lavender I planted myself.

I can't even compare to flowers.

Remember to tell your dad.

Thank you.

Hey!

No one is buying the nursery.

I wanted to persuade my father to buy more land

so that I can build a greenhouse for you to plant lavender.

Leo! Leo's here...

Leo's here...

Thank you, everyone.

Thanks for your support.

Leo...

Leo...

Leo, my name's Xun. Can I have your autograph?

Leo, my name's Xun. Can I have your autograph?

Leo...

Leo...

Can I have your autograph?

Leo...

Leo...

Why pick that fan among the rest?

It was nothing.

Leo!

Leo!

Xun, look.

This guy's very popular in Japan. He's Leo.

I'm so in love with him. He's so cool.

I thought you only wanted Tong.

Leo's eyes are electrifying. I'm hooked.

-It's Leo. -He's hot, right?

Wow, he's super hot!

Oh, he's actually Taiwanese American.

I thought he was Japanese.

Xun, look. There's an upcoming Search for the Lavender Lover Concert.

How romantic! Lavender.

Search for the Lavender Lover?

Well? Do you feel anything?

Let's go watch the concert together.

Great!

-Well? -I'll answer that.

He's so cool.

Hi, this is Fairytale Nursery.

Sure, six pots.

For an opening ceremony.

Send them to an entertainment agency. Yes, we accept credit cards.

Sure, we'll deliver on time. Thank you.

FAIRYTALE NURSERY

Jingjing.

Are you girls going to Leo's concert?

You were eavesdropping.

I wasn't. You were talking loudly.

Do you want to go?

Come along. Don't be shy.

Jingjing.

Actually, I want to invite Xun to the concert with me.

You and Hui should leave us alone.

Tong Weisheng, you're so mean.

I-- Jingjing...

Hey!

Jingjing, come on.

I never ask you for any favors.

What's my reward?

Whatever you want. I'll try my best.

Take photo stickers with me.

How old are we? Photo stickers?

You're asking me for help, remember?

Fine. We'll take them. I'm leaving the rest to you.

-Okay. -You're the best.

Xun.

Xun.

What's up?

-Come with me. -Huh?

Come with me.

Let's go.

LEO'S SEARCH FOR THE LAVENDER LOVER CONCERT

Towards the middle.

Not too near the wall.

A little to the left...

Okay. Get the next pot.

Where are you going?

Here, over here.

Further out.

Hey! Not at the entrance.

How would people walk in? Move it further.

It'll block the painting.

Sir, please sign here.

Sir, this is our catalogue.

Other than flower supplies, we also have a nursery.

Our nursery is beautiful and spacious and can be rented for events.

Please let us know of any of your future needs.

Lad, you're a smooth one.

You're too kind.

Xun, what are you looking at?

Leo, of course.

Leo is a singer from your agency?

Yes.

My colleagues love him.

His concert's coming soon, right?

Yes. Go back and tell your colleagues to take their friends and family

to the concert, okay?

Can I have two complimentary tickets?

It's not a free concert.

Complimentary tickets?

Can I not pay for your flowers? How ridiculous.

I'm back as promised.

But I don't see you reciprocating.

Is that you?

I don't know.

That company's really something.

The people there all look impressive.

Showbiz is indeed different.

That Leo seems quite arrogant. Did you see that poster?

He seems like an iceberg.

I don't understand why the girls are swooning over him.

The manager even fusses over flowers.

What an arrogant jerk!

Tong, if your elementary school classmate showed up in front of you,

would you remember them?

Elementary classmate?

That's years ago. I don't even remember my high school classmates.

But you were very close... in the past.

That was then. It's different now.

I think so too.

Thanks for your help.

I don't care.

Leo has to be tomorrow's headlines.

Yes. Today's wasn't good enough.

Okay? Please. You have to help me.

Yes.

I know you have your ways.

Okay? Let's do this next time, okay?

Call me when you're free.

I'll give you a sumptuous treat then.

Okay. Thanks, bye.

Gosh!

He's just another rookie reporter.

How arrogant! Do I look like I've never seen ace reporters before?

Leo.

Look at this house I found for you. It looks so classy.

I have good taste, right?

It's spacious, beautiful and bright.

The rent is slightly steep though.

But it doesn't matter.

We can afford it because you're popular.

Okay. Don't move. I'll clean up this mess.

Gosh!

Oh my, is this how you treat leather?

What is this?

It's lavender.

Since when are you interested in plants?

Is that a childhood photo? You looked terrible.

If reporters see this, it'll tarnish your reputation.

No, that will ruin this beautiful home.

It doesn't match. Let me see.

You feel strongly for your elementary school friends.

No, I've forgotten them.

Hi, I don't have cash and I need to withdraw money.

Can you queue for me? I'll be right back.

-Okay. -Thanks. I'll be right back.

-It's sold out. The counter's closed. -What? At this hour?

This can't be real.

LEO'S CONCERT TICKETS SOLD OUT

Didn't get the tickets?

Yeah.

Do you want it? $65 per ticket.

-$65? -These are good seats. No?

Fine.

-Two tickets. -$130.

Hurry up.

Here.

Thanks.

There's only one ticket.

One ticket for $130? You robber!

Transplanting the shoots?

Yes. Look at this.

The roots are almost fully developed.

If I wait, their growth will be impeded.

I'll help you.

We need to give them space to develop better.

This painstaking process is worth it in the future.

You're like a mom caring for her child.

-Xun. -Huh?

-I'd like to invite you to a recital. -Recital?

No, thanks.

If I fall asleep, it'll be embarrassing.

My mistake. I mean this.

Leo's concert.

LEO'S SEARCH FOR THE LAVENDER LOVER CONCERT

Why do you have tickets?

I made an effort to get it.

Go ahead. Jingjing and I will cover your duties on Saturday.

Yes, since Tong's so...

-so sincere. -Yeah, sincere.

Didn't we agree to go together?

We didn't get the tickets.

Tong bribed us.

Hey! Xun.

If you girls aren't going, I won't go either.

Thank you.

Yichen.

That Mr. One-Book looks keen on you.

What Mr. One-Book?

I gave him that nickname.

He buys a book from us daily.

Don't spout nonsense.

Sir, cash or card?

Cash.

WE HAVE A DATE TONIGHT

We Have a Date Tonight?

It's a good book.

Thanks.

Miss, we have a date tonight.

-Where do you want to go? -Anywhere.

I know of a new Japanese ramen shop.

-Okay? -Okay.

Then, we'll visit Culture University to enjoy the night scene.

-I can't get home too late. -Okay. I know you have a curfew.

Hop on.

What? I have a date with Kang on Saturday but I'm on duty that day.

I told Matron that I'm not free this Wednesday

but she put me on night duty.

Matron, can I not work on Saturday?

Please, Matron. I have something to do this Wednesday.

I've covered many night shifts for both of you.

Settle your shifts among yourselves.

Please.

Please, both of you. Can I go home now to see my daughters?

Can I?

Can I, Miss?

Hey.

Dr. Wang, you're still around?

I'm finishing up and leaving, you?

-I'm off too. -I'll give you a lift.

It's okay. I'll take a cab.

I can't be compared to a cab, eh?

Don't say that.

Let's go then.

I'm off then.

Let me.

-See you tomorrow. -See you tomorrow.

Shujing.

You must be hungry.

Can I invite you, Yichen and Yixun for dinner?

It's okay. I think they're fast asleep.

-Perhaps next time. -Fast asleep?

Recently, the hospital has been planning some staff activities.

If you have time, let's go together.

Dr. Wang, you seem tired. Hurry home and get some rest.

Good night.

Good night.

Stop the engine. My mom is home.

Why are you afraid of your mom seeing me?

I, Du Xiuqi, am a Taiwan University undergraduate in electrical engineering

and a renowned hunk among the girls.

-With such good qualities-- -That's enough.

My mom forbids us from having boyfriends.

Come on. You're already twenty. Your mom's too old-fashioned.

You don't understand.

I know.

If your mom wants you to have a boyfriend

who did well in his studies and was awarded a scholarship,

I'll do my best for you.

That's not the reason.

Then what?

Give me some time. I'll explain to my mom.

Okay. Bye.

Are you in love?

Where's Mom?

She's in the shower.

Does she know I'm not home yet?

Why are you laughing?

You seem close to your boyfriend.

Why do you say that?

Does he know about your illness?

Why should he?

Is that okay?

If he knows, we'll break up for sure.

How long will you hide it?

No idea. I just hope to be a normal girlfriend by his side

while I can still walk and run.

When I have a relapse, I'll dump him.

I'm off to bed.

You look a lot like Ji Qingchuan.

Your eyes still look the same.

Hey!

What are you looking at?

When did you take an interest in magazines like this?

I'm just browsing.

No, Xun. You were never interested in stars.

Why the interest now?

-That's right. -I...

Tell us, Xun. You can't lie.

Xun, tell us. What's going on?

Or we won't be your friends anymore.

Remember the elementary school friend I was talking about?

That boy who gave you the lavender.

-Yes. -I think I saw him.

Isn't that great?

Does he recognize you? Did you talk?

It must have been so romantic.

In fact, I'm not quite sure.

That's why I want to see if he and Leo are the same person.

Leo?

-Seriously? -Seriously?

-Lower your voices. -Are you sure?

I don't know.

Your first love is actually a superstar?

Are you sure?

Xun, you'd better attend his concert.

Ask him about it backstage. It could be him.

And get his autograph for me.

I'll be a fool if he doesn't remember me.

Oh, please. You worry too much. You haven't even asked him.

FATHER OF POP SONGS KOMURO TOSHIO

VISITING TAIWAN IN 2002

Father of Pop Songs, Komuro Toshio is a Japanese man of Chinese descent.

He's influential in the current pop music industry

and has won Asia over with his talent. His talent is world-renowned

and even Western superstars seek collaboration with him.

Komuro Toshio is an enigma.

Now, let us take you into his musical world.

Hello. This is the renowned Cogito International Entertainment.

I'm the most talented manager, Peter Xia.

Please leave a message. I'll get back to you soon. Bye.

Leo, it's Maggie. Are you getting used to life in Taiwan?

LA's weather is the same as the day you left.

I haven't heard from you.

I'm worried.

Call me when you're back, okay?

And... I miss you.

By the way, my album is almost ready for release.

See you in Taiwan.

Subtitle translation by Loretta Kok