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 24]

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Careful!

Nian Nian?

Nian Nian! Nian Nian, why did you come out?

Is he all right?

He's still alive.

If your idol's fine, I'm going back to school now.

Han Shangyan's being a jerk again?

Today's special, so Han Shangyan might say a few rude words.

It's because of me. Don't mind it, Tong Nian.

What's this? Let's talk.

All right, all right. Don't cry, don't cry.

Don't cry, okay? Don't cry.

Are you all right?

Are you all right? You...

You take good care of your idol.

I'm going back to school by myself.

Hold on, Idol. Hold on.

Nian Nian!

Nian Nian!

Nian Nian! Tong Nian!

Slow down!

Okay, okay. Don't run, don't run.

So, what did he tell you?

He said...

He said he went to Norway for matchmaking.

Matchmaking?

- He was teasing you! - He wasn't!

It's true.

All right, all right. Don't cry, don't cry.

It's true. He went to Norway for matchmaking.

It can't be. He must have been drunk and speaking nonsense, and then...

Don't believe him.

Be good, don't cry.

Are you all right?

Do you need help?

I'm still alive!

You're this drunk, and you're "still alive."

I held it in for half an hour. Now that it's out, I feel much better.

Heartburn.

What were you holding in?

What a question! Can you throw up in front of a girl?

I didn't know you cared this much about your pride.

Do you think that everyone is like you? With such a pretty face,

whatever you do, girls will never hate you.

How is it? Did you bully her?

Even if you're in a bad mood, you shouldn't get mad at a girl. Aren't you a man?

It isn't as you think.

Then, talk.

Come on, talk.

Her parents don't like me.

Our families have a pretty good relationship.

They know about every bad thing I've done since I was little.

I was thinking carefully about it the other day. I did a bunch of bad things.

I can't really blame them for looking down on me.

You surrendered?

When did you ever see me surrender?

Never.

I just think there's no need.

Their whole family was always in such harmony.

There's no need to make them unhappy because of me.

Just to be with me, it's not worth it.

Who says it's not worth it?

You, Han Shangyan, deserve the best friends and the best wife!

We haven't gotten to that level. Don't keep saying "wife" here and there.

Pretense.

You can't help but miss her?

Substitute driver!

Oh, a substitute driver, a substitute driver.

What is it? How come we aren't going?

How about we stay here and wait for them? They drank too much.

What if they drive under the influence?

All right, then let's wait for them.

Have a good talk with her.

- I'll do it. - Get in the car.

Why are you two still here?

We're so drunk, we can't take you two home.

There's no need to take us.

We were afraid it wouldn't be safe for you to drive drunk,

This doesn't concern you.

Thank you.

Hello. Excuse me, are you Mr. Han?

Yes.

I am the substitute driver you called.

How about... I wait for a moment?

No need. We're going to Jiaodong University.

No need! I can get a taxi on my own.

Nian Nian! Nian Nian!

Tong Nian! Don't go.

This... is too far out. It isn't easy to get a taxi. Let's go with them.

I don't want to.

You... look, they're drunk.

They're so drunk. What if they meet some bad guys?

Let's go back to town with them. Once we're in the city, there won't be any need to fear bad guys.

The two of them look like that. They're the ones who look like bad guys.

But... what if they fall asleep?

What if they get dragged to a mountain ditch and get robbed and abused?

Come on... Be good. Let's go together. Okay?

Let's go, let's go.

Let's go.

Get in the car.

You sit behind. You sit behind, I'll sit in the front.

Get in the car.

Right now, I'm the only one with a clear head.

Thank you.

Can you stop squeezing Tong Nian?

Don't be sad.

It's not worth it to be sad for me.

A guy like me... I have a bad temper, I yell at people,

I'm not romantic, and I have no time to spend with you.

Never mind all of that.

The most important thing is that I'm fickle.

Someone else called me to a matchmaking date. I couldn't help myself and went.

No need to cling onto a guy like me.

Not to mention, is it that in your life, aside from love,

there's nothing else to take seriously?

I'm leaving. I'm so drunk that my head aches.

♫ There are some reasons that are difficult to explain ♫

♫ I’ve gotten used to my friend, Loneliness ♫

Let's go back.

♫ I can avoid your caring eyes ♫

Nian Nian, drink some water.

Thanks.

What're you doing?

I'm doing the... facial recognition software for cash withdrawals at banks.

I just realized there are a few bugs.

I wanted to come back quickly in case I forgot them again.

Can't you not work on it for now?

It's fine. Once I'm busy, I'll be fine.

I might as well be busy than sitting around upset.

Enough! Please stop working now. Okay?

I'm really fine. Do you two have any bugs you want me to work on?

Tell them to me and I can fix them for you.

Stop now, Nian Nian!

It's fine.

You don't have to worry about me. I'll feel better if I keep busy.

No, we'll accompany you.

Such a stench. Where'd you go drinking, Boss?

Yeah.

Tell me what you need. If there's nothing, I'm going to bed.

There is, and it's very troublesome.

Yes...

Speak.

Demo's mom came many times already!

She heard you would come back tomorrow.

So, she said she'd guard this place starting from tomorrow morning and she won't leave no matter what, right?

And she said if you didn't come out, you're a bastard! (T/N: literally means "son of a turtle")

What're you saying?

How did you reply?

I said our boss is like a ferocious tiger. How...

How could he be a turtle?

No, Boss. Also, Demo, he's been worried all day and has been in your room.

He said he'd beg for your help when you got back.

Boss.

Stop crying now, you've cried all day.

Boss is back, don't cry.

Don't yell at him. He's cried the entire day.

He's a little kid... Just comfort him.

What's there to cry about?

Are you still a man?

I'm so pitiful and you're still yelling at me.

There are way more pitiful people than you today.

No one cried so much like you.

Who else is more pitiful?

An older guy who waited a good portion of his life to finally make his CTF comeback

was forced to retire because his scores weren't good enough.

Tell me. Isn't that pitiful?

Any more?

What is there to cry about?

Boss, I'm really stressed out.

My ranking isn't going up and I'm scared of dragging the team down.

My parents divorced and my mom doesn't support me.

She came today and swore she'd take me back.

Also, she said staying here has no future.

She knows you're coming back tomorrow. She'll definitely cause a ruckus.

You can't bear it?

No...

If you haven't fallen,

then keep bearing it.

Do you hear me?

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Auntie, drink some water.

- Hello, Auntie. - Hello, Auntie.

Auntie, I'm on the same team as Dai Feng. I'm the vice captain.

Me, too. Dai Feng usually calls me older brother.

Hurry and say it.

Auntie, Dai Feng mentions you often. He misses home a lot.

Right. Dai Feng is the youngest on our team.

His eyes are filled with tears when you are brought up.

Auntie, you may have a deep misunderstanding towards our profession and club.

Right, right. But that's normal.

Many people misunderstand our profession.

You two, have you graduated from college?

Yes.

Yes. Auntie, I'm part of Project 985. (project founding world-class universities in China)

He's even better. He graduated from a famous college!

So, the two of you can waste your time and play around.

But Dai Feng is not the same. He only graduated from a vocational school.

If he doesn't start working now and gain work experience,

later on, he will have even more bleak prospects.

Auntie, I think you're just quibbling now.

Um... Dai Feng isn't playing.

Right, we're all professionals. This is a proper career.

It's just a little uncommon.

However, like swimmers and diving athletes, we have to practice daily and compete.

- Right, Auntie. Winning the competition comes with award money. - Right.

We get monthly salaries.

I'm asking you. How many years will this last?

- Can you make it until thirty? - But...

This profession is our dream, right?

Then, can you live off your dream?

Anything works.

- For example, going to an internet company or developing a software. - Yeah.

Your company has more than twenty kids.

Can you all go to an internet company?

Can you all develop software?

Do you all have a backup plan?

I think that's only a small portion!

Tricking me.

Your honorable mother has outstanding debating abilities.

Her attacking prowess is much too strong.

We couldn't do much. Just wait for Boss.

Little Han.

Little Han.

Mrs. Dai came again.

She has waited for a while.

Are you still feeling unwell? Get up.

Here, have some sugar water and sober up.

Should I tell her to go back?

Auntie, prepare my suit.

Okay.

Mom, just eat some.

Look how well I eat here. My living conditions are great, too.

You really don't have to worry.

Mom.

Hello, Auntie. I'm this club's boss, Han Shangyan.

Hello.

Auntie, have you eaten?

I'm not hungry.

It seems the food doesn't suit your taste.

I just came back.

If it's convenient, I can invite you to have a meal and chat.

That... You don't have to spend any money, Mr. Han.

Let's just talk here.

Since this is our first time meeting, please allow me to perform the duties of a host.

Yeah, Mom. Just have a meal.

I'm telling you, Son. You have to come home with me no matter what.

Mom, let's go in and eat first.

Do something normal at a young age!

Don't think because your boss invited me out for a meal that I'm agreeing with you.

No way! I'm not eating.

Mom...

I'm so frustrated.

Auntie, the food's here. Let's talk while eating.

Talk while eating... Let's go eat first.

Mister Han, honestly,

this time, I came to take my son away.

Auntie, I understand your request.

This isn't my first time facing this situation, and it won't be my last.

How about letting me speak first?

Okay.

I also started out as a CTF contestant.

I've been in the industry for ten years.

I witnessed the transformation of the industry from a barren beginning to the current flourishing state.

Did you play with computers when you were young, too?

The correct term is "Cybersecurity Competition."

What competition? I don't understand.

We are all government-sanctioned cybersecurity contestants.

This is our profession.

Should I continue?

All right.

Because I was originally a CTF competitor,

I understand your concerns very well.

I am fully in charge of our club's Chinese branch.

I personally vetted and signed every contestant, including Dai Feng.

I believe that he has a lot of ability and potential.

I don't just hope he can compete,

but I also hope he can stand on the tallest podium stand,

to put on our country's flag and have the national anthem played for him.

Mister Han, your team manager already told me that this afternoon,

but I need to consider his future.

There's only one world champion. Also, I know my son.

He doesn't have that talent.

No, he does.

His ranking is in the 70s!

But that's his international ranking.

Although he's the youngest, he has a lot of potential.

Our event is team-based.

Even though individual ranking is important, we need to look at the entire team's performance.

I really admire this group of kids.

I think the five of them have the ability to win the championship.

Okay, Auntie. Let's not talk about dreams. Let's discuss more practical issues.

Let's take stock of this situation from your perspective. Dai Feng graduated from a vocational high school.

Even if he starts working now, he will hit a plateau.

Let's say he starts working now. If he works for thirty years until he's fifty years old,

what do you think his final income will be?

How could I calculate this right now?

I can sign an agreement with you right now.

Before he reaches thirty, if the total sum of his salary, award money, and sponsorship bonuses

can't reach that final income, I'll pay the rest myself.

Boss, I won't sign it.

Even the captain doesn't get this treatment.

If you know your treatment is different, then work hard.

Auntie, it's black words on white paper. I will not and cannot renege.

When we return to the club later, I will ask the manager to write up this contract immediately.

Once signed, you can take that home. How is that?

Mr. Han, can your club make a lot of money from these kids?

The Chinese branch has been established for two years now and is still currently in a deficit.

Then, why are you doing this? My son is not even the best one.

What is the benefit for you to keep him?

There's no benefit to me at all.

But to him, there's a huge benefit.

I once had a best buddy who asked me if I had a dream.

I told him, "Yes. I want to get the championship.

I want to get a world championship for China."

Money is surely important

because it can give you a great lifestyle,

but people become great because of their dreams.

This group of kids has a dream. Also, what is rare is that they are working hard for their dream.

Therefore, my dream still remains the same.

I want to help them get the world championship for China.

I believe that you will definitely achieve it.

[K&K]

Boss, so handsome!

Boss, how was it? How was your discussion with Mrs. Dai?

Have you seen Boss in a suit before?

I don't think I have.

He looks so handsome in a suit.

How about we go buy one, too?

- Boss! Boss! - What's wrong, Boss?

Are you all right, Boss?

What is bothering you?

I am all right.

Should I call for the doctor?

I am all right. You two go do your drills. Don't bother with me.

How can we practice when you are like this?

If you two have the time to be here, it's better if you go practice. Don't waste time here.

Boss, practicing is not as important as your health.

Scram.

- If you need us, call us, Boss! - We're just downstairs.

I got it.

Come in.

Boss, why are you up so early?

If you aren't feeling well, you should sleep for a while longer.

I brought this for you. I heard if you rub some on your temples, it will make you feel better.

Do you want to try it out?

No need. I am fine.

I am not that weak.

Then, I'll put it here for you.

When you think of it, you can rub it on.

Boss, thank you.

I didn't think that while you were sick, you would bear with it to go see my mom.

If there's nothing else, go practice; don't waste time here.

Remember to apply this!

The contract with Dai Feng's mom has been signed. Take a look.

No need. Just put it here.

I need to leave, but I'm still worried about you guys.

Just go home if you need to.

K&K China was established for more than a few days; it won't collapse.

The quarterfinals are in Beijing the day after tomorrow.

Your flight is tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Don't forget.

I know.

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[All Calls: Lan Mei's husband, Auntie.]

[Calling: Lan Mei's husband]

Hello. This is Han Shangyan. Do you still remember?

Of course, I remember! Gun God!

Of course, I remember you, my male god! Tell me. What's up?

Wife! Wife! When we go in, let's talk nicely, okay? I'm begging you!

Why?

He's here to catch up with me!

If not for Tong Nian, would you have even met him? Catch up with you? What kind of friendship could you two possibly have?

No, no, no! Wife! I beg you! I beg you! Save me some face later, okay?

He didn't even tell you to come, and you came anyway. I don't even know how to explain to him later!

I'm telling you. He definitely dumped Tong Nian.

Now he is feeling bored and wants to see how miserable Tong Nian is, you know?

How long have the two of them known each other? Three months?

At most three months, and how many times have they broken up? Twice. How can I not be mad?

Don't be mad. Don't be mad. Let's not be mad! Calm down!

How about this? When we go in later, just pretend like we are spying on the enemy. Okay?

Don't be mad. Let's go! Go. We're going to be late! Go, go, go!

- I'm going to die of anger. - Don't be mad!

Male god, sorry! We're late, we're late. Sorry.

No worries. Besides, I have nothing else today.

Take a look at what you want to drink.

Wife, what do you want to drink?

Whatever tastes bitter, get me one of that.

Waiter! One espresso and one cappuccino.

I'm drinking something bitter and you dare to drink something sweet?

Then... Two cups of espresso.

Right. Male god, you said on the phone that you have a favor to ask of me.

Me and Tong Nian... I'm sure you guys already know.

I want to ask you guys to take care of her and spend more time with her.

Us spending time with her is because of our friendship. We don't need you to tell us.

If you feel sorry towards her, then make it up for yourself.

Help me give this to Tong Nian.

What is this?

So little?

There is ¥2,000 (US$290) in there. It's not a lot. Please do not tell her.

Whatever she wants to eat, bring her to go eat it. Whatever she wants, buy it for her in your name.

I just want her to be a little happier.

A break-up fee? This is too small of a sum, no?

You're the owner of a club. How can you be so stingy?

This is all the savings on my card. Once I have more, I'll give it to you.

Even if it's not a lot of money, it's the thought that counts! Isn't it pretty good to have a meal together? I'll help you give it to her.

What are you doing? Does Little Squid need a meal like this?

Your families are close, so you should know that her family's financially well-off.

She also earns a lot on her own. What her lab pays her is a lot more compared to this.

Whether she lacks money is her business, whether I give her money is my business.

Is this how you send away all your girlfriends?

¥2,000 per person?

Other than her, I've never had a girlfriend before.

Never? Ask him quick!

Please excuse me for asking...

You've only had one girlfriend? Then, why do you keep breaking up?

The way I see it, it's not good to keep breaking up.

Breaking up damages the relationship.

Or do you have a reason that you can't tell others?

Or... you regret it, and want to get back together with her?

Yeah, yeah, yeah!

I don't want to at all.

Hello, here is your coffee.

- Okay, thank you. - Thank you.

Which game is he playing?

Why don't I get it?

Say... does he want to go through you to let Tong Nian know?

Oh right. Did you hear it wrong?

Was it Tong Nian who dumped him?

There's no way I heard that wrong.

- No, I must ask her. - Wait.

Sit down! Didn't you just agree to not say anything?

It's not like I signed a contract!

I don't care. I'll, of course, tell her.

Hey! Tell the truth! Did you suggest the breakup?

Can I not talk about this?

No!

Quickly, spill. Was it you?

I already said I don't want to talk about it.

- Let me show you something. - What?

This is what Han Shangyan gave you.

- What did he give me? - Break up fee.

But it's only ¥2,000, not a lot.

Who knows if he's really poor or if he's just pretending.

He gave you money and you accepted it?!

Of course, I accepted it. I needed to show you!

Otherwise, who would believe it?

Has he done something unforgivable to you?

Of course not. I'm going to return it to him.

No! You can't! I agreed to not tell you.

Please! You already accepted the money.

Do you think he's an idiot?

How can he not know that I'd know?

Hey! How would I know?

I'm not as smart as you.

97, I'm coming to your club right now.

Is your boss there?

What?

Boss didn't tell you? We are going to Beijing this afternoon to compete.

We're at the airport checking in right now.

He didn't tell me. Which airport are you guys at right now?

Thank you! Thanks!

Sister-in-Law is here. Sister-in-Law!

Sister-in-Law! Sit!

Why are you standing there? Come sit, Sister-in-Law.

Come, sit.

Boss, she's looking for you.

Did you tell her to come?

No, she was looking for you, so I told her we were at the airport.

Can I speak with you alone?

Then, we'll head out first.

No need.

We'll go out.

Why does the atmosphere feel weird?

What is this situation?

Speak.

Why did you give money to Lan Mei and call it a break-up fee?

If that's how you want to think about it, then fine.

Previously, didn't you say that

we were just getting to know each other?

I am a man with morals.

If I should compensate for something, I will.

Then, why didn't you directly give it to me and instead asked Lan Mei to keep it a secret from me?

I think Lan Mei misunderstood.

I originally wanted her to give it to you.

Since it's a break-up fee, why shouldn't you know about it?

I also thought it was weird.

I think, Lan Mei framed it that way to make you happy.

Or perhaps, she misunderstood my intent from the start.

♫ I carefully covered up that I don’t mind ♫

What else did Lan Mei tell you?

Nothing.

The misunderstanding is cleared now.

You should go back.

I have something to tell you!

Han Shangyan, although our time together was short,

during this time, I've been very happy.

You are my first boyfriend.

Although you say we aren't compatible

and I think...

I think that your attitude regarding relationships is improper,

in other aspects,

I think you are a good person.

I will continue to support you and K&K until you guys win the finals.

Also, I don't want this. I'm returning it to you.

Let's go!

So early?! There's nothing to do when we head in. Let's stay a while longer.

If you don't want to go, then scram and let the substitute players go!

Let's go.

♫ Is it possible for me to hide my true feelings? ♫

- Bye, Sister-in-Law. - Sister-in-Law, bye-bye!

Be careful about going back. Don't take an unlicensed taxi.

♫ I want to forget all my memories of you ♫

97,

call a ride for her.

Okay.

♫ The distance between you and me ♫

Sister-in-Law, Boss wants me to get you a ride. Let's go.

No worries about me. Go ahead.

- Let's go. - I'm fine, really.

Let's go.

Sister-in-Law, I've called a ride for you. It should arrive soon.

This is the license plate. Can you remember it?

- How about I text it to you? - No, it's all right, 97.

I can get a ride myself. Don't worry about me.

Why so courteous? We're a family now.

This car rental company is familiar with our club. Really.

Get back to what you were doing. Don't miss your flight. I can wait here.

Okay, then Sister-in-Law, bye!

Bye-bye!

♫ I don't want to portray my stubborn self ♫

♫ I want to hug you ♫

♫ I want to stop running from the love in my eyes ♫

♫ I start to portray an unfamiliar me ♫

♫ Fathoming the untrue distance behind the words ♫

♫ I thought I possessed the acting skills to deceive everything ♫

♫ But no matter how much I practiced, I can't act like myself ♫

♫ The me who doesn't care about you ♫

[Beijing, Chinese region qualifying quarterfinal round]

Old Han, why are you hiding here?

Not watching them prepare? Aren't you afraid they'll choke up?

Quarterfinals. What is there to be nervous about?

Look at how arrogant you are.

I have a matter to discuss with you.

Say it.

I want to invite you... and your girlfriend to record a video for me.

Or simply do a live broadcast to help with publicity.

Not going.

If you don't want to go then don't go. Why are you glaring at me?

You are also not allowed to ask her to go.

Why? Aren't you guys just dating?

Does she have to lose her personal freedom?

1. This task will delay her studies.

2.

We are not dating.

Really? If you really have no interest then I'll pursue her.

Just now... you said you would pursue who?

Joking. I was joking.

Boss, the quarterfinals are about to start.

Let's go.

Don't take it seriously!

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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? ♫