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What's going on?

What’s taking them so long? Hey, he's here.

-He's coming. -Hey...

They knew each other as kids. Why didn't she admit it?

Please stop it. Xun isn't here. Stop bothering her.

Is it true Leo got into a fight over her?

Is the lavender their love token?

I don’t know. Don’t write lies about her.

She’s got her own life to lead.

You’re embarrassing her.

What is this secret date that they have?

Are you done? Go and interview Leo.

Don’t come here and bother Xun. Get out of here!

Just tell us if it’s true.

Stop taking pictures. Get out.

-Get out! -Hey!

FAIRYTALE NURSERY

Buzz off.

I’m nothing much to look at.

Those reporters are so sickening.

Leo is such an awful person. I don't like him.

-Disgusting. -Yeah.

-Where’s Xun? -Relax.

-We sneaked her out through the back door. -Where are the reporters?

-I threw them out. -Well done.

-Yeah. -They’re horrible.

That Leo...

I liked him for so long. Disgusting!

Mom.

Tell me.

What is this about?

Are you and Leo dating?

Mom, it’s a misunderstanding.

-He isn’t my boyfriend. He is-- -This is ridiculous.

Look at the picture.

Look at what they wrote. It’s disgraceful.

LEO MEETING HIS FANS

Mom, it happened too fast for me to react.

That’s right, Mom. Yixun is a victim too.

The reporters are the ones creating stories like this.

If it wasn't true, would the reporters write those things?

I told you both to never get involved with anyone.

It’s bad for your condition.

I’ve been protecting you girls so that you wouldn’t get hurt.

-But you-- -Mom.

I don’t get it. Although we’re weak compared to normal people,

why can’t we have boyfriends?

You won’t be able to carry... the burden that comes with love.

Why, Mom?

You were young once.

You know love brings happiness.

Don’t you want us to be happy?

There are two sides to everything.

Happiness...

can also bring sadness.

You’re still young.

You don’t see the reality of it yet.

But think about it.

What will people think of you?

Will their parents accept your illness?

The ups and downs of emotions could kill you.

Love is fraught with difficulties.

Mom.

I can't lose either of you.

You won’t lose us.

We’ll be all right.

Damn it.

She ruined such a good event.

-I won’t let her off-- -Peter.

Forget it.

Forget it? Leo, get this straight.

She'll ruin your superstar image.

-People might think... -Think what?

You created that image.

That’s not me.

Anyway, I won’t let her off easily.

She's my elementary school classmate.

I said forget it.

Forget it?

I should forget it just because you said so?

Who do you think I am?

I'm telling you, I will never...

She’s a lot more hot-tempered than when she was little.

I’m surprised.

-Are you sure she'll be here? -Yes, I’ve asked.

Look. Here she comes.

-You sure that's her? -Yes, that's her.

Are you Leo's first love they wrote about?

You’re just a plain Jane.

A pale face and lifeless eyes.

Leo wouldn’t pick someone like you.

-What are you doing? -Nothing. Just saying hello.

-What are you doing? -Get lost.

-Please don’t do that. -Get lost.

-Please stop it. Please. -Get lost.

-You’d better watch out. -You hear that?

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

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

Oh...

I don’t think you can use the bike anymore.

Did those reporters do this?

-I’ll get even with them. -No.

I fell and broke it.

Forget about fixing it.

Look at this wheel.

It's crooked. The frame's crooked too.

Even if you can repair it, it won’t move.

I’ll make the sacrifice

and take you to and from work.

Thanks but I shouldn't offend Jingjing.

I’m more comfortable with my bike.

You treasure it so much.

Is this from Leo?

-Really? After what he did to you-- -No.

Ji Qingchuan gave me this bike.

Not the present Leo.

I'm speechless. You can’t even carry anything heavy

but you’re trying to repair this. I’ll help you.

Pass the spanner.

Why are you staring at me?

-Don't you want to fix the bike? -No reason.

Silly.

You’ve been following me all morning

since breakfast and even to the toilet. When will you stop it?

Please help me.

You’re close to the girl in the news. I’m sure you have inside stories.

-Tell me. -What girl in the news?

Mind your words.

Come on.

Not everyone can grab the headlines.

Headlines like that? Forget about it.

Bad news spreads like wild fire.

It’s not something bad. Don't you think your friend

is as lucky as Princess Diana? Think about it.

A poor Cinderella of whom no one had ever heard,

gets the prince in the end.

As her good friend, you should be happy for her and...

-Why are you giving me that look? -Princess Diana?

You compared her to Princess Diana?

Princess Diana died in an accident trying shake off the paparazzi.

Okay, sorry.

I gave the wrong example, my bad. Don’t be angry.

If my editor wasn’t after me, do you think I'd want to do this?

I've been working a month and a half and I haven’t gotten a single scoop.

You don’t know how terrible it is to have someone breathing down your neck.

You’re a rookie reporter?

Yes, and I'm going to be roasted soon.

Please. Take pity on me.

Give me one scoop, just one, please.

If I tell you,

-will you stop pestering me? -Of course.

Listen carefully. The day after tomorrow is Xun’s 20th birthday. Period.

Hey...

-That’s it? -Yes, that’s it.

What’s her birthday wish?

That you reporters stop bothering her.

The protagonist's birthday.

On your 20th birthday,

let's reunite at the school.

For you, I’ll return.

It’s great being my girlfriend.

Besides a house and car,

FAIRYTALE NURSERY

One, two, three.

-Lovely, isn't it? -What's this?

It's your birthday party.

Happy birthday.

Come on. Quick.

-Happy birthday. -Thanks.

This is from me. It's a limited edition lavender perfume from France.

-I stood in line for over an hour for it. -Thank you.

-Xun, happy birthday. -What's that?

It's a lavender shower cream. You’ll like it.

-Cool. -Thanks.

Xun, happy birthday. This is from me.

-What is it? -Open it and you’ll know.

-Quick, open it. -What's this?

It must be something great.

It’s beautiful.

With a cell phone, you can escape from the paparazzi.

-Thank you. -All right.

-Cut the cake. I can't wait. -Jingjing, you're such a food lover.

Xun, make your wish.

-Wait, tell us two of your wishes. -Yes, what's your first wish?

First, I wish my family and friends will always be healthy.

-Good. -What’s your second wish?

Second, I want to build a greenhouse.

What's the greenhouse for?

It’s to grow lavender.

Xun really loves lavender.

What’s your third wish?

Her 20th birthday

should be a day filled with the joy and hopes

of every girl reaching adulthood.

But...

why am I not feeling happy at all?

Cut the cake.

-Hey! -Hey, no pinching.

Delicious. Where did you buy it?

Xun, cut the pig for me. I want that.

-I’m going to open the champagne. -The champagne!

Happy birthday.

Was it you who called us?

What time is it now?

Where’s the host?

I'm sorry. She's on her way.

-She's on her way? -Yes.

Get this straight.

Is the host more famous than Leo?

How could she be late?

Call her now.

She’s late. Tell her not to come at all. Go!

I'm sorry. Here's the evening paper.

I’ll call her now.

She’s even later than the evening paper.

Leo, you can read the paper to kill time.

LEO'S FIRST LOVE REVEALED

TOO MUCH PRESSURE FROM MEDIA

PROTAGONIST WISHES FOR PEACE ON HER 20TH BIRTHDAY

On your 20th birthday, let's reunite at the school.

Six, five, four, three, two...

Our special guest today is a dark horse in the pop scene.

Let’s go for afternoon tea.

You ate half a cake

-and you want more? -Yeah.

Since it's Tong's treat today, I want to eat as much as I can.

No problem. As long as you are enjoying yourselves, anything goes.

-Let's eat all we can. -Let me see...

...a huge crowd.

-Is there anything you want to say... -Leo.

Yeah, it's Leo.

I’m glad to be in Taiwan to promote my album.

I hope my music is able to gain attention.

Don’t watch. Let’s go.

-Just for a while. -Yeah.

You’re a singer-songwriter. We’re impressed by your talents.

Yet...

Your music aside, we're hearing some gossip about you.

So, I'm going to ask this.

Are you looking for your first love?

I think... it’s a misunderstanding.

She’s just an elementary school classmate.

-Xun, they’re talking about you. -If that's the case...

-Yeah. -...is there anything

that you'd like to say to the girl?

LEO'S ALBUM SELLING LIKE HOT CAKES FAN MEET-AND-GREET ATTRACTS HUGE CROWD

I'm sorry.

I read the newspaper.

What happened recently has caused you a lot of trouble.

Lastly, happy birthday.

It's her birthday? Did you give her a present?

No.

But I don’t know if she has forgotten about my promise.

-This is Peter. -Hi.

We’ve just finished.

We should be there soon, okay? All right, bye.

Hey!

Leo, what are you doing? We must go to the next place.

Sorry. I have something to do. I must go.

What about the next show?

Sorry.

-Take care of it for me. -Huh? I...

He said...

sorry to me.

He said sorry to me...

twice.

PRINTING

Tong, look.

Tong Weisheng, you agreed to take photo stickers with me.

Do it willingly.

-Why are you forcing a smile? -I think--

I agreed, but I never said anything about smiling.

Xun should be blamed for this.

We planned everything for her, but she left just like that.

-What a letdown. -Don’t say that.

Xun already said

that she has an important date and can't be with us.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ji Qingchuan loves Liang Yixun.

Ji Qingchuan loves Liang Yixun.

INFIRMARY

It'll hurt a little. Bear with it.

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

GRADE 5, CLASS 4

LIANG YIXUN - JI QINGCHUAN

-That's lavender. -How do you know?

We have this in our garden. Smell it.

Sorry, I’ve caused you

-so much trouble recently. -I saw it.

You were on TV.

Look. I think that’s Leo.

Yeah, but why is he here?

There’s a girl beside him.

Is she his girlfriend?

I saw her picture in the paper.

-It’s his girlfriend. -Go and get his autograph.

-Go. -You go. You have the ball.

-Take the ball. You go. -I'm not going. You go.

-Just go. -You go.

-I'm not going. You go. -Let's go.

Sorry. I forgot that you couldn't run.

It’s all right. I can do it.

How was your life in America?

Nothing special.

How are your parents?

They’re dead.

-Sorry, I didn't know. -It’s okay. What about you?

How have you been?

I'm fine.

I’m working at a nursery taking care of plants.

Although the work isn’t easy, I love my job.

My elder sister is working in a bookstore.

My mom is still working at the hospital.

She’s now a matron. The nurses in the hospital...

are very afraid of her.

Do you find I'm talking too much? I'm rattling on and on.

Let’s talk about you. Your life must be great now.

I never expected that you'd become a pop singer.

I didn't expect it myself.

I remember that you were weak in the past.

What about now?

It's the same.

I take medicine daily and visit the hospital for regular check-ups.

But the condition is under control.

Your boyfriend seems nice. He sure is taking good care of you.

My boyfriend?

The guy who stood beside you at the meet-and-greet that day.

Isn’t he your boyfriend?

You’re talking about Tong?

His dad owns the nursery.

He's also my friend.

I see.

What about you? Do you have a girlfriend?

I guess so. She's in America.

She must be a pretty girl... since she’s your girlfriend.

I had a hard time in America. She was always there for me.

Yes. You've always been kind to the girls since you were a kid.

Let’s go. I’ll see you home.

Give me your cell phone.

CONTACTS

This is my number.

We’re just old classmates.

I don't want you harassed because of me.

If the reporters harass you again,

call me and I’ll deal with them.

My heart... is aching.

I know...

no medicine can ease this pain.

Hey!

Gosh! Why are you here again?

Didn't I give you a scoop yesterday?

Buddy.

Don't sound like a total stranger.

Yesterday was Miss Liang’s birthday. Leo congratulated her on TV.

How did they spend the romantic night together?

Come on, tell me about it. How did Leo celebrate her birthday?

I’ll give you another scoop.

Xun spent her birthday with me, Tong Weisheng.

That’s not funny.

Come on, don’t lie to me.

Someone saw them at an elementary school.

They were running while holding hands.

What nonsense is that? Xun couldn’t possibly have been with Leo.

What are you doing? Calm down.

I’m asking you for the facts.

-Tong. -Xun.

The seedlings from the south are here. You should check them.

Miss Liang, were you with Leo on your birthday yesterday?

-You’re such a pest! -No...

Leave or I'll sue you for trespassing.

-Were you with him? -Leave!

-Tell me, please. -Leave!

No!

I wasn’t with him yesterday.

There! I told you so.

-But someone saw you-- -That wasn’t me.

-This... -They were mistaken.

-Aren't you guys in a relationship? -No.

Stop asking me questions. He already has a girlfriend.

I’m just his classmate.

Please don’t come again.

Leo already has a girlfriend?

It isn’t you?

After all this...

What's this about?

Those reporters would play up any piece of gossip.

Good thing you told him.

Otherwise, I would have thought you were with Leo yesterday.

It looks like you've freed yourself from Leo.

Tong.

-Can you go to a place with me? -Sure. I'll go anywhere with you.

Is this what you want me to see?

I used to come here alone.

This place is rundown and desolate. Why did you come here alone?

This is the where Jing Qingchuan said goodbye to me.

That day,

he skipped class to take me here.

It was the first time I skipped class.

So, he was a delinquent.

That explains his bad behavior.

I couldn’t run because I was weak.

He brought me here on a bike.

It went so fast.

I felt as if I was running with him.

Now...

at the same place,

I'll say goodbye to him.

The end of my one-sided love.

I won't fall in love again.

Why?

Because...

promises are not reliable.

Xun, you shouldn't give up a forest because of a tree.

Are you the forest?

At least I'm steadfast and honest.

-Xun. Good morning. -Good morning.

That's unfair. You only greeted Xun.

Yeah, are we not human?

I didn’t see you, pretty girls.

-Good morning, pretty girls. -That’s better.

Thanks, Xun.

I told you to dump this rickety old bike.

It's so heartless of you to gloat.

-Come and help me. -Yes, Madam.

It's badly damaged... and you still want to repair it?

Forget it. I'll stop cycling.

This bike is beyond repair. Someone will have to walk to work.

You find it funny?

Hey!

Didn't someone say he’d take me to and from work?

Going back on your word?

What did you say?

Why? Do you regret saying it?

No, it’s an honor for me!

I’m counting on you.

Am I dreaming?

There was breakfast, and now, I get to take her to and from work.

I'm getting closer to happiness.

Hey!

Hey!

Are you coming? It’s getting late.

-You forgot the flowers. -Yeah.

Back to our latest news.

Komuro Toshio, who's also known as the Father of Pop Songs,

arrived in Taiwan this afternoon.

He’ll be in Taiwan for seven days before leaving

for Europe for the International Music Festival.

Komuro Toshio’s musical talent caught the world’s attention.

He won the award of best music producer

in last week’s Tokyo Music Awards.

It’s upon the invitation of the Taiwan Music Association

that he has come to Taiwan.

He’ll be exchanging pointers with local heavy-weight musicians.

FATHER OF POP SONGS IS COMING TO TAIWAN IN 2002

Their meeting is expected to be a rewarding experience.

Leo! I almost went crazy because of you!

Where have you been?

I was worried to death!

Have you heard?

The Father of Pop Songs,

Mr. Komuro is in Taiwan.

-That's what I'm here for today. -Huh?

I want to meet him.

I want to know

his views on my music.

This is such a rare sight.

I have never seen you this interested

and motivated to do something.

Listen.

At 9:00 p.m. tomorrow,

I have arranged a meeting with him for you.

Remember. Don't be late tomorrow.

Shall I check? I’ll see if he’s on his way.

Mr. Komuro.

Mr...

Mr. Komuro.

Thanks for making time for us even though you’re busy.

I have the utmost admiration for you.

I’m honored to meet you today.

-I hope-- -You have five minutes.

Five minutes is enough. It's enough to listen to a good song.

I’ll play it right away.

Please.

LEO MUSIC DEMO

Are you Leo?

Mr. Komuro, this song was, in fact, composed by Leo himself.

His music style is very similar to yours.

Please spend some time to listen to it and you will notice...

Mr. Komuro.

You haven’t listened to the others. The others are--

Give it to me straight.

Is my music not good enough?

This kind of music isn't worth my time.

Why?

Give me an explanation.

Don't you have anyone to cherish in your life?

I’m wasting my time listening to your emotionless music.

LEO SEARCHES FOR THE LAVENDER LOVER

Don't you have anyone to cherish in your life?

I’m wasting my time listening to your emotionless music.

Emotion?

-Look. -It's beautiful.

There's a hole here. Let me see yours.

Look. This looks good.

It's nice working as a florist.

We can make dried flowers with the leftovers.

Yeah, these flowers wouldn't look good after tomorrow.

Instead of throwing them away, we're reusing them.

Flowers are lucky compared to humans.

After being made into dried flowers, they are able to maintain their beauty.

But people can't keep their happiest moments forever.

-Xun, you're thinking too much. -Yeah, again.

Jingjing.

Take note of the online orders before you leave

or you'll miss tomorrow's delivery.

-Do you hear me? -All right.

Don't you have better things to do?

Women.

Stupid Tong.

-He's not romantic at all. -Romantic?

This is strange.

Is it April Fool's Day?

Tong.

-Come. I'll take you home. -Okay.

Let's go.

-Okay. -A little to the front.

You nag too much.

Let's go.

Thanks.

-Bye. -Bye.

Xun.

Although this doesn't look good on a guy,

I truly appreciate it. Thanks.

What are you doing?

Why are you hanging that like girls do?

Isn't this from you?

Who'd it be if not from you?

-I'll get going. Bye. -Bye.

-Morning, Jingjing. -Morning, Xun.

-What's the matter? -Nothing. I...

Xun. Here you go.

-What's this? -It's a landscape design exhibition.

Some famous Japanese gardeners will be attending.

-Let’s go together. -Tonight?

I can’t. My mom said--

Only important guests get these tickets.

I begged Dad for it.

Besides, tonight’s the last show.

Well? Tonight at 8:00, okay?

That’s it. I’m going to deliver the flowers.

I'll see you at the entrance.

Don't forget. Tonight at 8:00. It’s a date.

Jingjing.

Here, take the ticket. You can go with Tong tonight.

No, you should go.

Tong gave you the ticket.

I'm giving it to you.

Mom doesn't let me go out at night.

Come on, take it. Go for it.

PLANT AND FLOWER LANDSCAPE DESIGN EXHIBITION

Your call will be forwarded to the voicemail.

Leave a message after the beep.

Please hang up if you do not wish to leave a message.

Sorry, I'm late.

Why are you here?

-Where is Xun? -She isn’t coming.

She gave me the ticket.

She gave you the ticket?

How could she do this?

I asked her on a date.

Why did you come?

My God!

Do you have to say that?

Well...

I just thought...

The breakfast and the cell phone strap were from me.

It was you?

You didn’t have to do that.

Why?

Don’t you like it?

It bothered me.

You were hoping it wasn't me who did those things.

The exhibition has started.

Guests are requested to proceed to the hall now.

Hey, help us out, okay?

We’re robbing you.

Can't you fight back to give me a sense of achievement?

Ji Qingchuan? Isn’t that Leo, the pop star?

How did he shoot to fame?

He looks quite ordinary.

A sissy and a coward.

Are you sure you can sing?

He counts on his looks.

Pop stars these days don’t have to sing well.

If you have the looks, you can get away with it.

His music is terrible, isn't it?

What did you say?

What's with that arrogant face?

You're not as good-looking as I thought.

Only fools would like your music.

What are you doing?

Scram or I’ll call the cops.

Get lost!

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Young man,

you’re surprisingly good with your fists.

Life is precious. Treasure it.

Treasure it.

Treasure it?

Same thing I was asked yesterday.

What were you asked?

Don't you have anyone

that you cherish in your life?

Of course.

Is that her?

That's my daughter.

I went to see her today.

Do you not live together?

She used to beg me to take her to the zoo but I never kept my promise.

If she knew there were penguins in the zoo now, she'd be extremely happy.

Is she living abroad?

She's dead.

Sorry.

Was she sick?

A car accident.

I didn't get to take her to the zoo.

Young man, many things become the past before you know how to treasure them.

Before you're able to cherish someone, that person might already be gone.

Life doesn't wait.

Death may fall on your loved ones before you know it.

Instead of fighting against fate, why not cherish the time you were given?

That wasn't a difficult question. Think carefully.

Who is the person you wish to cherish in your life?

Who is the person I wish to cherish in my life?

WU RESIDENCE

JI RESIDENCE

Mom.

Qingchuan, come and have some tea.

What's this? Smells good.

It's the lavender I planted in our garden. The flowers bloom today.

Your mom made this lavender tea especially for us.

Mom's lavender tea is the best.

Why did you betray me?

Tell me! Tell me!

Save me, Qingchuan.

You must remember.

This thing called love

can’t be trusted at all.

The people I care about... are no longer in this world.

-I got his CD at last. -I love Leo!

-Leo's cool. Have you heard this song? -Yes.

I must get his autograph.

-Did you go to his fan meet-and-greet? -No.

-I wanted to go. -I went.

-Let's go together next time. -Sure.

-This is awesome. -It's a great song.

This song is great.

I want you out of my sight,

yet I see you everywhere.

Don’t bother about these posters. You’re drenched.

It’s none of your business. I...

I’m going home.

-The rain is heavy. I’ll take you home. -I’ll go home myself.

There are no cabs around. I’ll take you home.

You're still the same, just as stubborn as before.

You too.

Busybody, just as before.

You'll catch a cold.

Are you injured?

Were you in fight?

Does it hurt?

What's the matter?

It's getting late.

Aren't you afraid?

My mom's on a night shift. Your injury...

My place is nearby.

We should first dry ourselves.

Subtitle translation by Loretta Kok