Original subtitles

♫ Characters that no one asks after ♫

♫ Who do you choose to worship, to resent? ♫

♫ The desolation after the feigned passion ♫

♫ Pretending to be the shackle of freedom ♫

♫ What did you become at the end? ♫

♫ The smoke and fire that ignited glamour ♫

♫ One burst forth is enough, what else is there to seek? ♫

♫ A nameless person, who am I? ♫

♫ Who was forgotten? It matters no more ♫

♫ Who didn’t do their utmost and walk to life’s final stage? ♫

♫ Perhaps very tiresome, in an entirely pathetic state ♫

♫ Perhaps lowly with nothing to show for my life ♫

♫ Perhaps I’ll never become your radiance ♫

♫ A nameless person, who am I? ♫

♫ Who was forgotten? It matters no more ♫

♫ Continue chasing, whose glory isn’t accompanied with tears? ♫

♫ Perhaps very tiresome, in an entirely pathetic state ♫

♫ Perhaps lowly with nothing to show for my life ♫

♫ Who isn’t born the same way, don’t hesitate to call me a nameless person ♫

[Go Go Squid!]

[Episode 15]

Tong Nian, what are you planning to do today?

Today?

Last time when you treated us to food, you mentioned your birthday. Do you remember?

Yes, I remember.

It’s today.

Then, how are you planning to celebrate?

Today... I... don’t really want to celebrate it.

He already has a girlfriend, what's there to celebrate?

Celebrate that I returned to being single and that he already found someone?

Tong Nian, I... am graduating soon.

Congratulations to you.

Tong Nian, I...

I prepared you a present.

So, I... I want to...

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Why the long face?

I don't...

You bullied her?

No, I didn’t. I'm her senior.

We compete in coding competitions together.

Brother, please don't misunderstand.

ACM competition? (International Collegiate Programming Contest)

You know ACM?

Did you compete with the person over there?

I... I remember him.

He... He also competed in ACM.

I remember he was with two blonde boys.

They spoke English the whole time.

World champion! Tong Nian, the world champion!

He's the captain of the world champion team!

World champion?

Losing to him isn't embarrassing.

Young man, you have to accept your loss.

Can we go now?

Where are we going?

We're going to go play. I'll send you back before nine.

Bye-bye, Zheng Hui.

How did you know I was at school?

I asked Lan Mei's husband and he asked Lan Mei.

You have so many spies.

You're the ACM's world champion?

Not a big deal.

I couldn't tell you were so amazing.

I don't want to be bullied by you later on.

I won't go back home with you later. Let me borrow the car.

Why aren't you returning?

My sixth sense tells me it's best to stay away.

I have a question.

We aren't going out to play, but we're playing at your house. Right?

Grandpa wants to see you. I had no other choice, so help me.

Is that so? I like seeing Grandpa, too.

Don't worry, I'll help out.

Just this once. It won't be repeated.

Shouldn't I say that?

Then, we're going. Bye-bye.

I've brought her here.

- Nian Nian. - Hello, Grandpa!

You're here!

- Have you been busy? - No, not very.

Where's Little Bai?

He escaped.

- Escaped? - Little Bai said...

He said he had friends and went to find them.

When did he have friends?

This is the first I've ordered this steak take-out. I don't know if it's good or not.

Except... this cake was bought by Han Shangyan.

Originally, I told him to make the steak but he said it was too bothersome.

You know how to cook steak?

If you live alone for too long, you learn a bit of everything.

Nian Nian, next week I'll be going back in Norway.

After I return this time, it'll be hard to come back to China.

Because of the long plane ride, my old bones can't take it.

Oh right, I heard from your parents that you have flight phobia?

Do you still?

- Flight phobia? - Flight phobia?

I don't have that fear.

I always go to different places overseas to compete for my school. I fly often.

Really? Then, that's strange.

Last time, I was talking with your mom

and I said, "If Nian Nian has time, let her go play in Norway."

You can ask Han Shangyan to travel around with you.

But she said you have a flight phobia and can't ride airplanes.

My mom might think that since I'm a little girl, if I go out, I can't protect myself.

So, she said I have a fear of flying.

But she probably tells everyone else that, too.

That's good, that's good; reduced many troubles.

Troubles?

Because I was questioning whether your wedding should be in the country or out.

Wedding?

We didn't say anything about marriage.

- I'm full. - Wait, wait, wait!

When I found a blind date for you, you didn't like her.

Then, you have such a great girl like Nian Nian, and you don't want to marry.

Just what do you want to do?

Where are you going?

Conference call.

Take your time.

Han Shangyan! Come back here! I'm talking to you!

Come back here! I'm talking to you!

- Remember today is Nian Nian's birthday! - Grandpa, it's okay.

Don't be mad, I'll eat with you.

Since he was a teenager, all he does is game.

Now, he's older but still only cares about playing the computer.

He doesn't know how to do something more productive.

Nian Nian, my grandson is disappointing. It must be hard for you.

No, Grandpa. It's not hard at all.

Honestly, I like seeing him work in this field.

Don't speak for him.

He's played on computers for so long and I've worried for that long.

But he is still respectful towards me.

He doesn't talk back, or else I would've been frustrated to death long ago.

Grandpa, you might've misunderstood him.

Actually, he isn't playing.

Those are official competitions; he's gaining glory for the country.

This... I know!

He and Little Bai tell me about it all day.

They said they are coaches and professional competitors, that it's official.

But I know that they only wanted to comfort me.

They aren't comforting you. It's all true.

Grandpa, I think this is proof of their hard work achieved through many years.

Grandpa, did you know?

Ten or so years ago, when he first got into CTF, China's environment was very lacking.

There weren't any coaches or clubs.

There also weren't any experienced seniors.

But they depended on themselves and created a world of their own.

They let the whole world know that there was a team that came from China, called Solo.

They also let everyone know that there was a powerful competitor in CTF,

that is Han Shangyan.

Grandpa, every time I think of this, I'm very proud.

Especially when I think about his retirement speech, my heart really aches for him.

So, I can understand his passion for CTF.

No, no.

- His retirement speech? - Yes.

When his career was at its peak, he chose to retire.

That time, he said a speech.

I remember that many people use his speech as a personality signature

on websites, discussion boards, and even official websites.

Let me see.

I've already memorized it.

I'll tell you now.

"In the two years and three months that have passed,

there have been wins and losses,

laughter and crying,

we've been questioned and gossiped about,

we've been criticized and blacklisted.

We never had to give explanations, there was no need to explain.

Tonight's feast finally comes to an end.

Success and fame are blinding folly."

Grandpa, do you understand now?

He really loves this profession. Just like me.

I also really love my programming, but maybe the level of my passion is not even as great as his.

Nian Nian, I'm sorry.

A moment ago I was taken in anger.

Actually, these many years, I've been worrying about Han Shangyan,

so I've been constantly watching his profession.

To me, it may be a sort of new product of your younger generation.

I've been trying all along to find a way to understand it, to know it.

I get it. For sure, this profession for us is all a new product.

When I was little, I didn't even know the word "network security."

I'd never gotten in contact with it, either.

I... really never thought I could meet Han Shangyan.

He is able to persist and stay true to himself in such a small profession.

I really admire him a lot.

In the past, there was not even the word "Artificial Intelligence," so I admire you, too.

Thank you, Grandpa.

Actually, with this society prospering,

more and more new products and new professions will be born.

You young people in this generation are very lucky.

If this was 10 or 20 years ago,

this society wouldn't have been so accommodating.

It wouldn't have let you, youngsters, have a choice among so many passions.

Sure, my parents often say that, too.

Grandpa, look, you just spoke so much with me.

Actually deep in your heart, you already understand him.

Why, then, do you always yell at him?

I... am old.

There are some things that I can open my mind to.

But as soon as I get mad,

I just give a tantrum and take it out on him.

After my tantrum, I also regret it.

I'll think of a way to understand him because he's my grandson.

But if your parents have no way to understand him,

that will be hard on you two because, after all, sooner or later you'll have to discuss marriage.

Grandpa, let's not talk about this for now. Eat something.

No. No. No.

That day, I could tell.

Your parents are not very satisfied with Han Shangyan, are they?

They... never mentioned it to me.

If they never mentioned it, it's best.

Actually, this grandson of mine has a lot of flaws.

But his merits are numerous, too.

You need to be in touch with him for a long time to know that.

I know, Grandpa.

In truth I said it long ago: to me, everything about Han Shangyan is good.

Good, good.

Nian Nian, today's your birthday, so you should be happy.

I'm extremely happy today.

Do you mean to say that spending your birthday with Han Shangyan makes you extremely happy?

Come, come, eat, quick.

Grandpa, you eat, too.

I'll toast to you. Thank you, Grandpa.

In the two years and three months that have passed,

there have been wins and losses,

laughter and crying,

we've been questioned and gossiped about,

we've been criticized and blacklisted.

We never made explanations,

there was no need to explain.

Tonight's reception has eventually come to an end.

Success and fame are blinding folly.

Don't be like that! Don't leave! Stay!

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Careful.

Okay.

Grandpa, take some rest. I'll just be in in the living room. Call me for anything.

No need, no need.

Go look for Han Shangyan and have fun.

Look, he prepared this for me.

If I press it,

he can hear me.

- Go, go. - All right.

I'll pull the curtains for you so that the sun doesn't bother your rest.

Good. Grandpa, I'm going then.

- What happened to Grandpa? - Nothing... he's just taking an afternoon nap.

- Then, what about that bell? - Grandpa was showing it to me as an example.

It's nothing.

How about you go sit in the yard? I'll cut some fruits.

All right.

I don't know what you like to eat. Is mango okay?

Sure... Okay, no problem.

Aside from my name, Han Shangyan, what else do you know?

Actually, I don't know much.

I've just seen the videos of your public competitions and, also, of your interviews.

Nothing else.

Han Shangyan: birthday February 14;

born in Norway;

at age 18, chose Chinese nationality.

I was a professional CTF player for a few years.

The rankings and awards I obtained can all be found on the Internet.

Two years later, I retired.

I went to university for a few years, majored in Industrial design.

After graduation, I founded the K&K club in Norway.

I'm the first investor and I'm also one of the bosses of the club.

After establishing K&K club's section in China, I've been permanently residing here.

I know all of this; it's all on the net.

I have an unsociable personality.

Even though I know that CTF is a world of coding,

it seems only in this world I'm able to find calmness and balance.

I don't like peppers and eggplants, but I like candy.

Every time I'm troubled or feel like yelling at someone, I'll stuff candy in my mouth to stop myself from speaking.

I hate the feeling of being restrained and confined.

That's why I don't like to fight with my grandpa.

I'm mad at him that he always wants to decide my future for me.

I'm also mad at those people who look at CTF with doubt and mistrust

because they don't know that those kids have a dream.

They study hard hoping to create their future with their own two hands.

Am I talking too much?

Not at all. I like hearing you talk about this.

Such a detailed explanation,

with information that can't even be found on Baidu Baike, (T/N: Chinese Google-type website)

is coming out from his mouth word by word.

It seems he's telling me:

"Welcome in my world, Tong Nian."

This is a sort of official presentation of myself.

Don't take me for some hero like they say on the Internet.

I'm not. You know?

So, do you want to yell at someone right now?

I just saw you eat candy.

What I want to tell you is...

that I'm no prince.

I have a bad temper, have no gentlemanly manner, I don't like romance,

I don't even have time for dates.

My whole life is about K&K, about my team members.

Very monotonous. No fun. No trips, no holidays.

I detest social events even more.

I don't even have days off, festivities, or vacations.

So, I'll give you one more chance.

Do you still want to break up?

♫ So many times I wish I could leave ♫

Do you or do you not?

♫ Nothing to hide, not be afraid ♫

You haven't decided how to answer?

Or maybe you want to think about it some more?

I don't.

♫ You found another way, I believe ♫

I said... I don't want to break up. ♫ So many times I wish I could leave ♫

♫ Trying to find the one that is me ♫

♫ Nothing to hide, not be afraid ♫

♫ So many times I wish I could leave ♫

Then we won't.

For the things I didn't do well before, please be tolerant with me.

Okay, then. Get to know each other first, is that good?

Okay.

Actually, I'm not very reliable. I always bring trouble to my friends.

After knowing me, you'll find there's nothing to like about me.

I need to take a conference call first.

Go ahead.

- Old Han! - Boss is back!

Hello.

Sorry, I was cut off just now. [Connecting...]

Okay, let's continue.

There's two more clubs that just teamed up together.

All right, the game is on.

Boss, do you know when China will start training for their new season?

Next month.

You guys go ahead, I'm still listening.

Okay, there's two more teams.

It's a huge alliance, and they're all merged together. But I feel so sorry for this case.

Because due to their sponsors, it caused their disbandment.

Law of the jungle; the strong one survives.

Nothing to be sorry for.

What're you staring at me for?

Nothing. Keep talking; don't pay attention to me.

Boss, your phone is still on.

Boss, trust me. I don't understand Chinese.

Even if I couldn't hear everything, I know there is a girl nearby you.

Awkward.

A frog's call.

- Frog? - What do you take us as?

Don't forget I know Chinese. I even know Shanghai dialect.

I'm telling you, we have a girl here at our meeting, too!

So you need to pay attention to your actions, okay? Naughty!

Sorry, my bad. My girlfriend is here.

She's a bit moody. I gotta comfort her.

Just for a second.

I'll wait for you inside. Keep chatting, I won't bother you.

So sweet.

Nonsense, continue the conference.

Old Han, to be truthful, I worry about you.

About what?

Did you forget what you promised your shareholders?

If this year, China cannot win first place, then they'll immediately disband.

Did I ever say that? With who and when?

I'm not joking with you right now, I'm speaking with you seriously.

Do you have too little confidence in me or too much confidence in Team SP?

No, Old Han. I'm not saying I have no confidence in you.

If it were you competing, I would believe in you 100%.

But the problem is you are already retired. You cannot compete in place of five kids.

Back then when I just started competing, people didn't think highly of me either.

But at the end, we were still the ones that took the title of national champion, and it wasn't just one title.

That year was that year, now is now.

If you don't try, you'll never be able to see how strong these kids are.

National champion: it'll be ours.

Okay, I'll believe you for now.

Let's not talk longer, I have to bring a child home.

What? A child? He finally admitted it.

Admit what?

Last time, when you came to Norway to compete, you wouldn't admit she was your girlfriend.

You kept saying she was your friend and not girlfriend, "just friend."

"Just friend," as if!

Are you done? I'm hanging up.

Little Bai.

Little Bai.

You're back?

Something up?

You need to borrow money again?

No way.

I'll pay you back next month.

I have no more money.

It's her birthday.

Thanks.

- Just put it down and I can wash it. - It's fine, I've finished.

Mosquito bite?

- I can't let him know I'm allergic to mangoes. - Yes.

I was bitten by a mosquito.

Then, we...

Time to go.

Okay.

Thank you.

This. Do I need to help you?

It's fine, I can do it myself.

We... Are we still going anywhere?

Where do you want to go?

I don't...

- Nian Nian! - Grandpa!

- You're going home? - I'm going back.

Come by often.

Okay, okay.

Escort her out.

I was already going to, you don't have to remind me.

Let's go.

- I'll go then, Grandpa. - Okay.

Bye, Grandpa.

Is it still not better?

No, no. I've used medicine, I'm fine now.

Can you let me see your car keys for a second?

Wait.

Here's your birthday present.

My birthday passed long ago, keep it for yourself.

I bought it for you on your birthday.

Even though your birthday passed, you can still use it.

I'll do it.

- Thanks. - Do you like it?

I chose it according to your online username.

Gun: "Gun."

Right, today's your birthday.

- I'll take you to buy a present. - No, no, there's really no need.

What are you being polite for? You give and take.

Seat belt.

Where should we go?

Anywhere is fine. Where do you usually go?

I have little chances to buy people presents.

Then, have you ever bought gifts for a girl?

I've already told you that I'm very practical. I don't know how to be romantic.

Then, will you be like regular people and

go watch a movie or have a meal?

Ever since I entered CTF,

the only thing I've cared about is the team's score

and how to let China take the World Champion title.

You're already amazing, really.

You have your own dreams, that's admirable.

But, I think shouldn't you... give yourself less pressure?

Of course, pursuing honor is important.

For example, if your team wins in a competition,

you can take that honor and share it with all the brothers on your team.

But when you lose in a competition or when you are going through hardships,

you must want to find someone to rant to.

Of course, being number one is really good,

but being number one must be also very tiring, isn't that so?

At the very least, this is what I think.

If you don't mind,

I am willing to be your listener.

To accompany you in times of unhappiness.

We're here. I usually come over here to buy things.

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What should we buy?

No need! I have a lot of computer accessories at home. I don't need anymore.

- You have a lot of computer accessories? - Yes.

You major in computers.

If you don't pick, I'll choose myself.

I really don't need them. I can't game; it'll be a waste of money.

These are very simple.

You're so smart. You'll figure it out in ten minutes.

Then, you buy and I'll learn. As long as you like it, I can learn it.

♫ You captured all my attention ♫

♫ I don't want to wake up ♫

Sir, what do you need? I can introduce you to some.

These are all newly-released. Do you want to try them?

No thanks.

♫ Watching the most beautiful night sky with you ♫

♫ I want to tease you and make you happy ♫

That much?

This way.

Give them to me.

Wait a bit.

♫ Quietly telling you: I love you ♫

♫ Let’s go together, let’s go together, holding you in my arms ♫

What are those?

Turtle. It runs slowest, so this is easiest.

Pig. Looks stupid but is actually smart.

Moderate level.

Panda, our country's treasure.

So, this difficulty is the highest.

I'll divide the games into three different types.

That way when you play, you can know whether the game is easy or hard by using the labels.

But playing games is my weakness.

If you don't understand, then ask me; giving you an excuse to come and see me.

♫ You turned your head and smiled at me ♫

Do you know what this means?

- What does it mean? - Tong Nian's a pig.

♫ We sit in a circle that is dazzling ♫

- Hungry? - No.

- Thirsty? - No.

Want to buy clothes?

No need.

- Shoes? - These games are enough.

I'll carry them myself.

♫ Holding hands, holding hands, I'll stay by your side ♫

How did you date before?

I'm not trying to inquire about your privacy.

It's just I don't really know about dating, so I asked. ♫ Quietly telling you: I love you ♫

I...

You are my first love.

I'm going to Sanya tomorrow for closed training. I'll be back next week.

Okay.

Be careful.

I won't tell you the flight information so don't come and pick me up.

Every night, after 9:00 p.m. and before 3:00 a.m., you can contact me.

Any other time, if it's not for an emergency, then don't call me

because I'm either in a meeting or at training.

Okay.

Study well.

I'm pretty good on my studying.

- Keep up the good work. - I've completed all my courses as a postgraduate student.

It's about time for vacation, so there's nothing for me to do good work on.

Even if you finish your courses, you need to continue to learn. What's that old saying?

"Learning is like a sea without boundaries."

Do you need me to finish the quote?

What's the second half?

"Only through studying hard can one reach their destination."

That...

Do we need... need to...

need to hug a bit?

No... No...

It's okay. This is the front of the school. There's quite a lot of people.

I'm not the one who wants to hug, but in dating, this is a necessary process.

I understand.

Look at that sweet potato stand. The students from my school all love eating sweet potatoes there.

It tastes delicious.

Wait for me.

Where are you going?

How much is it?

¥20. (~$3)

Sorry, I forgot you didn't eat today.

You bought that much?

I don't know what you like to eat, so I bought a bit of everything.

You choose first. I'll take away the ones you don't like.

I like it all. I can eat all of them.

Can... Can you finish them?

Yes, I can. Yes, I can. Give it to me.

Also, the game machine.

Give it to me.

Are you really okay?

- I'm okay. No problem. - Okay.

Then I'm leaving.

Goodbye.

Be careful!

Bye-bye.

Bye-bye!

Wow, did you get rich?

No, I just wanted to eat because I'm happy today.

I thought you weren't coming back today. I was prepared to eat instant noodles.

Today, Zheng Hui said your older brother came to the school to pick you up.

Since when did you have an older brother?

It wasn't my brother who came to pick me up.

Not your brother?

New boyfriend?

Let's eat together.

- He bought all these? - Yes.

This is good.

The peach tree that doesn't blossom for 10,000 years, finally blossoms and blossoms in full.

Who is it this time?

Showing off affection dies fast. I won't say. I won't say. I won't say.

- What is it? - He gave you these, too?

- He gave me that as my birthday present. - This is good.

You don't even play these, why did he give you these?

What do you know?

He likes to play them. Whatever he likes to play, I can learn it.

- I definitely can learn to play. - Sure, sure.

This one. It's super easy. Fits you.

Car racing. Good.

How do you know so much?

Of course. I'm a game expert.

This... These two. Gun-shooting ones. I used to love playing them.

Really?

Why are there so many labels on here?

There are pandas, turtles, and little piggies.

He labeled them for me. He said to follow the order to play. He's really nice.

Don't break 'em. Don't take them off. Or else—

"Tong Nian."

What did I just say? Told you not to take them off. Give it back.

- "Tong Nian." - He labeled them for me. Don't mess them up.

- Oh, he labeled them for you? - I have to follow this order!

Give it to me! Give it to me!

Don't mess it up!

You're so annoying. Seriously.

Good thing it's not broken. Eat your stuff.

Boss, I'm sorry. I woke up late.

After I finish eating, I'll go to practice.

It's okay.

Boss, can you have a bit more of a club boss's demeanor? Why are you still eating box lunches?

What wrong? Feel like you haven't been scolded enough normally?

No. I don't expect you to get a sports car or mansion,

but at least eat something good.

If someone were to capture a photo of you like this, people would think that our club is going into bankruptcy.

Are you complaining that you're not getting enough insurance or that your salary is too low?

- Don't be passive-aggressive with me. - I'm not, I'm not.

I do not dare. I do not dare. You keep looking.

This... What's happening here?

Stop displeasing our boss.

I didn't. This...

Look at the date you picked. You really know how to throw yourself in front of the bus.

Wait. What's today? I see that there's a smile on Boss's face. It all seems good.

Today is Mi Shaofei's birthday.

Boss especially went to buy presents.

Little Mi's birthday?

Really?

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Milk Bread by Yang Zi

♫ How was my heartbeat rattled by you? ♫

♫ I want to immediately move into your eyes as a dock ♫

♫ A strange love raises a storm ♫

♫ In the blink of an eye, our restraints were forgotten ♫

♫ Longing is a type of poison, it is difficult to give up ♫

♫ Once my mind is set that you are my only coordinate ♫

♫ How much more thoughts do I need ♫

♫ So I can monopolize your embrace? ♫

♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫

♫ A couple made for each other. Once met, you’ll never be flung away ♫

♫ This kind of match has not too much, not too little, just sweet enough ♫

♫ Your smile is the exclusive recipe for happiness ♫

♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫

♫ Sour-sweet and bitter-spicy are all love’s ingredients ♫

♫ Memories fermenting to bake a distinct flavor ♫

♫ Can you please be my support forever? ♫

♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫

♫ A couple made for each other. Once met, you’ll never be flung away ♫

♫ This kind of match has not too much, not too little, just sweet enough ♫

♫ Your smile is the exclusive recipe for happiness ♫

♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫

♫ Sour-sweet and bitter-spicy are all love’s ingredients ♫

♫ Memories fermenting to bake a distinct flavor ♫

♫ Can you please be my support forever? ♫