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FOCUS SKATING, PLATFORM TO MAKE FRIENDS

FOODIE GATHERING PLACE

CONGRATS ON THE RECRUITMENT, SENXIA ANIMATION SOCIETY

STREET DANCE SOCIETY

It's another fall.

New faces with a vision for the future come pouring into the campus.

Full of hope like how I was back then.

Hoping that the youth will give everyone in the campus

a fair distribution of a soul-stirring story.

I made it through my first year at the university in peace.

I never once ran into Sheng Huainan by accident.

My name is Luo Zhi.

The person that I like

is Sheng Huainan.

We entered the same university from the same high school.

The first year has passed.

He still doesn't know me.

This is my secret.

Everyone has a secret.

My secret...

is called unrequited love.

Excuse me.

Have you ever secretly loved someone?

Be it in the past or in the present.

You only dare to look at him from behind.

During high school, on my way to school,

I was always five meters away from him

and I followed him blindly.

As if a flower would bloom from his back.

Each encounter with him didn't happen by accident.

I made it happen.

I waited for him there.

I know there might be a lot of things that he didn't notice.

He's good at playing basketball.

He's passionate and kind.

He's always surrounded by a lot of friends.

No matter how he led everyone into doing some weird stuff,

there would always be people who would follow him.

For instance...

Me, who was hiding in the corner.

I secretly kept one after another trivial

and secret moments from my youth.

Like the last piece of candy that a child hid in his pocket.

When I feel depressed,

I tear the wrapper of the candy and smell it.

I'd tell myself,

"There's always tomorrow."

Why is there an element of oxygen in hydrogen sulfide?

My mind wandered off.

I kept thinking that hydrogen sulfide is the smell of rotten eggs.

That's why you added an O?

Can I stay here for a while?

Because this is the only place without any couples.

Actually, you don't have to do this.

What is it?

I like you.

I love you.

There's a lovelier way to express it.

Like how?

NOVEMBER 5, 2002

I SAW YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING THE DAY...

I used to write a very thick diary.

NOVEMBER 28, 2002 WE WERE DISCUSSING THE EXAM PAPER

The diary contains only one thing.

Each word and sentence describes a person.

It's the person I like.

His name is Sheng Huainan.

CAN I PLAY THE LEADING ROLE IN MY DIARY?

CAN WE JUST KEEP THIS DISTANCE OF FIVE METERS BETWEEN US?

- I want this as well. - All right.

EPISODE 1

2005, AUTUMN, FIRST YEAR

It's so tiring.

Hi, my name is Jiang Baili.

Hi, I'm Luo Zhi.

- I need to put the mosquito net up. - Let me help you.

No need.

Sit down and have a drink.

Right, Luo...

Luo Zhi.

Luo Zhi.

We just bought a new number.

What is yours?

I was in military training. I didn't have time to get a new number.

Why don't you take mine down?

All right.

Done.

Change the last digit from four to six.

That's my number. My name is Ge Bi.

A girl like Baili

will always be sad

and she will never give up.

Every time you encounter something, you'll cry endlessly.

This is just wrong.

What do you know?

You don't know how important Ge Bi is to me.

You have never been in a relationship.

CRYING ONLY TAKES TEN MINUTES

TAIWAN'S FAMOUS LOVE EXPERT AND CONSTELLATION GUIDE ONCE SAID IT

Have you ever watched the anime, Only Yesterday?

If you haven't, you should.

I'll get going.

Hey.

Why aren't you crying anymore? Are you having a seizure?

Because it's been ten minutes.

I need to hold back.

The article you sent me the other time was well written.

"A truly elegant soul

is wrapped up with moderate softness and strength."

It makes so much sense.

But I can't hold it in.

Since it's so hard to be in a relationship, just forget it then.

You won't understand how it feels to like someone.

RAINY DAY

Sunny day, cloudy day, and rainy day.

Which do you prefer?

Rainy day.

What about mathematics, physics, and chemistry?

As long as it is not physical education.

Help me write an essay.

What's the topic?

Discussing Simplicity and Splendors.

"Love can burn or exist,

but it can't coexist."

Did Camus say that?

I'm brilliant, right?

Did you search for it online?

I'll admit it if you think I have no self-esteem.

Love and self-esteem

are opposite to each other.

How can Ge Bi's love and self-esteem

be the best of both worlds?

You're so annoying.

Can you not expose me?

2005, AUTUMN, FIRST YEAR

2006, AUTUMN, SECOND YEAR

Get ready to have him dash forward.

- He has no strength. - Say it.

He thinks he has no strength.

He has no more energy. He feels...

Three!

- Are you all right? - Are you all right?

- Mind your expression. - He was struck dumb.

Darn it.

Who can help me up?

He has stood up.

This is the Olympic Spirit.

Say it.

- That's the way. - Louder!

- That's the way! - Yes!

What way?

I think it was a girl.

Sir.

Don't doubt my passion for law.

Xu Riqing, don't mess around.

Who would want a double degree in law?

Sir.

Go away. Next student.

Go away. Next student, hurry up.

Luo Zhi.

This name is very difficult to read.

Is it ancient writing?

That...

The environment and the nature of things have changed.

That's right.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

APPLICATION FOR MINOR OR DOUBLE DEGREE SHENG HUAINAN,

BIOLOGY, SCHOOL OF LAW

What's going on?

Half of the people in the Society have been removed.

They were demoted and set up in a small department.

This has nothing to do with External Relations.

Everyone has their own duties.

Everyone, be quiet.

WELCOME TO THE SOCIETY, NEW STUDENTS

Let me say something.

From now on,

the Society and the Student Council have merged.

This is the new head, Li Zheng

and the deputy head, Ge Bi.

Get to know them.

Actually, the Society and the Student Council

are of the same origin.

I hope that you don't have any opinions about it.

There's another urgent matter.

The new student recruitment day is around the corner.

This is something that we ought to do.

But a new structure has to have an adaption phase.

This time,

just leave this matter to the External Relations Department.

Students from the Student Council are responsible for helping out.

The entire Society is using us as a tool.

No problem, right?

- Chairman Feng. - Yes?

Here's the thing.

The External Relations Department hasn't finalized the sponsorship.

- Look. This is... - You'll take care of the sponsorship.

As for the new recruitment,

let Sheng Huainan take care of it.

It's settled.

SEPTEMBER 15, SUNNY DAY

I MET HIM

Ten minutes again?

INCOMING CALL GE BI

I'll turn it off for you.

Hello.

You're going out?

That's great, I was about to tell you.

I have a meeting in the dormitory with the Society.

It's about student recruitment.

Didn't you have a fight?

Why do you want to help him?

These are two different things.

This is business.

Business?

- Do you have a position? - Luo Zhi.

Tell them not to touch my things.

I got it.

INCOMING CALL FROM LUO SHENHAO

Hello.

The associate professor likes your paper very much.

He wants you in the lab.

That's great. Thank you.

He wants to discuss it with you at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Do well.

It's recruitment day on Sunday. I have to be there.

What should we do? The associate professor is very busy.

All right.

It should end around three in the afternoon.

- I'll rush over. - All right.

Look properly. He's going to fall.

What are you looking at?

Four, quickly come over.

Your idea is better.

No.

This was your idea?

Why are you such a jerk?

Zhang Mingrui, I'll rewind it and make you watch it again.

Is there a need to do that?

You made the bet, you must accept defeat.

No.

You can't blame me.

Blame the boss. He made me come up with the idea.

I didn't know it was to mess with you.

- What did you bet on? - Hey, Zhang Mingrui.

Did you forget about the bet?

Last semester,

he bragged and said

that he would surely get Xu Riqing.

A semester has passed.

- Xu Riqing and you... - Are still clean.

That's right.

All right. Let's rest.

I'm not done watching.

You're watching it as if it's a movie.

Give it lightning.

Right, Four.

Did you apply to join the lab, too?

I was giving it a try.

What if I got chosen?

You should have told me earlier.

I registered too.

I heard there's only one spot left.

I won't be chosen if you're applying.

Both of you are so lame.

You're all about studies.

Young people should enjoy the wonderful university life.

Got it?

Look at Five.

He has moved out to stay with his girlfriend.

This is the difference.

Guys, look at the time.

Let's go to the cafeteria.

Let's go.

Get me anything. I'm not picky.

Hey, why are you just lying down?

Hey, you have such a wonderful university life.

Our boss is an old man.

It's inconvenient for him to move.

- Right, Boss? - That's right.

You've been studying for half a lifetime. It's time for some rest.

You're such a...

- I'm leaving. - Everyone lay down.

- Let's go. - Let's go.

Luo Zhi.

Can you pass these flowers to Baili?

This is my first time standing outside the girls' dormitory

and waiting like a fool with flowers. If she doesn't like it, I'll give up.

Since this is rare, why don't I get her to come down herself?

What?

Quickly, go back.

What are you up to now?

Ge Bi's society just merged with the Student Council, right?

Recruitment is a sensitive topic.

You wouldn't be interested to hear it.

I need to help out anyway.

You've reconciled?

No.

Not bad. So Ge Bi doesn't have to buy roses anymore.

What roses?

He came to give me roses?

He wants to persuade me, right?

Baili.

People who apologize aren't necessarily the losers.

They are mostly the winners. Got it?

- Students, take a look over here. - Have a seat over here.

Hi, can I take her picture?

- Sure, go on. Join the Animation Society. - Thank you.

Hi, is Baili around?

She's staying here, but she's not in.

Please return this to her.

Aren't you putting this on?

She's wearing a costume and is waiting outside.

Nobody wants to put it on.

See you.

Who is that?

Who do you think?

- How would I know who you are? - Remove the headgear.

You remove it first.

It's you. Why are you here?

I think this outfit is nice.

I really wanted to try it on. Can you believe it?

Chicken.

Egg.

Are you here to do the work?

That's right. Come on, quickly.

Where did Jiang Baili go?

Jiang Baili.

- Here. Take a look at the Abacus. - No need.

Hello.

Perhaps I just need to take a step forward

and the story won't end.

I have things to do at the lab. I'll head over there first.

All right.

Remove the banner.

ABACUS SOCIETY

What are you doing?

We're moving.

All positions have been predetermined.

You can't just move.

Why should we get the place at the corner?

No one comes over here.

If we can't recruit, is it the Student Council's fault?

- I'll come up with a solution, all right? - What solution?

Either you get the people here or we go over there.

Hurry up, let's move.

- I'll think of a way. - What way?

Let me negotiate.

- Don't move. - No one comes here.

What are you doing?

Put up the banner. The crowd is here.

- Over here. - Abacus Society.

- Here. - Abacus Society.

Take a look, Abacus Society.

Take a look at the Abacus.

Thanks, sir.

- Thank you. - It's fine. You're welcome.

Watch out!

Thank you.

Sir, where are you going?

To the front.

- Let me help you. - All right. Thanks.

Sheng Huainan.

- I have something to ask you. - Xu Riqing, I'm in a hurry.

Can you use another excuse? I know you're avoiding me.

You're overthinking.

I'm in a hurry to go to the lab.

- Because Zhang Mingrui likes me. - No...

INCOMING CALL FROM LUO SHENHAO

Hold on.

- Hey, you. - Hey, Sheng Huainan.

The professor couldn't wait any longer, he's gone.

I'm downstairs. I'll go over there now.

- Forget it. - I really need to go.

You have to make things clear today.

Xu Riqing, cut it out. All right?

- What do you want me to say? - I...

It's you again.

The teacher is looking for you.

I have urgent things to do with them.

I'll go first.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Help me out. I'll treat you to a coffee.

Let's go.

Why do you keep following me?

Sir, thank you. You helped me out twice.

Why are you still wearing this?

Let me remove it for you.

You...

Sorry.

I thought you were a guy.

It's fine. Let's go.

I'm sorry.

I should have changed.

I came here wearing this instead.

It's fine. It's quite adorable.

Hi, do you need to order anything?

Two cups of coffee.

Okay, please hold on.

These local doll costumes

do not have any production licenses.

The quality is bad. Look, it's damaged after half a day.

What did you say?

Nothing.

Enjoy.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Right. I forgot to introduce myself.

I'm Sheng Huainan.

- I was from Zhenhua Secondary School. - Really?

No wonder you look so familiar.

Is your name...

Your name is...

The two classes will take turns to circulate the essay.

I hope all of you will take it seriously.

All right. Let's begin.

Students.

Turn to page one.

Look at how good the essays by the Liberal Arts students are.

LIFE IS ABOUT WRESTLING THE HARDSHIPS LUO ZHI

Actually, students from other classes might not know me.

They probably saw my name on the charts.

Or when the language teacher posted the best essay of the year.

Do you remember?

The essay?

LUO ZHI

I hate essays the most.

I usually just flip it over and write a draft on it.

INCOMING CALL FROM ZHANG MINGRUI

Hello?

Hey, where is Boss' food?

- I haven't returned to the dormitory yet. - Hurry up, then.

All right.

INCOMING CALL FROM LUO SHENHAO

Excuse me.

Hey.

Sorry.

There were a lot of people around me just now.

Can you help me with the professor?

Ask him to give me another chance.

Thank you.

I'm done with my drink. Let's go.

I'm sorry, I have a lot of things to do recently.

It's fine. I need to change my outfit too.

I feel like a mascot in this outfit.

Bill, please.

You pay. Don't go back on your word.

Which building do you live in? I will send you back to your dorm.

No need, I'm looking for my roommate. Go ahead.

You haven't told me your name yet.

I am...

Fine weather.

- Secretly dating? - Get lost.

No, this young lady's outfit is unique.

If I may guess...

You were born in the year of the rooster, right?

- You guys talk, I'll get going. - Don't.

It's my fault. I'm not being sensible.

I interfered.

- I'll get lost. - All right.

Get lost, then.

Get lost.

Actually, you saw it yourself.

I was being a meddler.

How is that being a meddler?

You helped me out.

We don't even know each other.

Indeed.

Not only did I help you, but I also helped that girl too.

It was an awkward moment.

When she recalls it, she'll probably be regretful.

You haven't told me your name yet.

What's your name?

What about you?

See you on the charts.

Right at the top.

FIRST PLACE, LI GUIFEN SECOND PLACE, SHENG HUAINAN

LI GUIFEN

I WILL WAIT FOR YOU AT THE WINDOWSILL AFTER SCHOOL

TO SHENG HUAINAN

My name is Luo Zhi.