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♫ On the surface of the shimmering sea ♫

♫ Blocked by the navy blue sea ♫

♫ It doesn’t matter; time will not be forgotten ♫

♫ My mask is torn; you met me ♫

♫ Wings were burnt by promises ♫

♫ But my faith does not cease ♫

♫ Clowns can still sing proudly among ridicule ♫

♫ My longing is bound by your gaze ♫

♫ Sweat severs the doubt to move forward ♫

♫ Clowns are not afraid to be broken ♫

♫ Time burns to ashes ♫

♫ And it doesn't matter ♫

♫ And it doesn't matter ♫

♫ And it doesn't matter ♫

[Symphony's Romance]♫ And it doesn't matter to me ♫

[Episode 8]

Enough!

Look at the time! Why are you still playing house?

Who's the conductor, me or you?

Qin Fen, if your posture leads to any errors in tone or rhythm,

get out of here!

Also, the cellos, what are you doing?

The key change isn't smooth and your vibrato is not full. Have you practiced at all?

Violas! Are you bowing correctly?

Especially the clarinets and oboes, what are you playing?

We only have this much time left. Listen to my conducting properly!

Don't make any mistakes, got it?

Do you get it?!

Even if I'm angry, it still won't make a difference but it'll also scare them.

When Napoleon succeeded his position, Beethoven stopped offering songs.

Instead, he changed the name to "Hero".

So, even if I became a tyrant, it would probably be useless.

Surprise!

- What is this? - It's a gift I have prepared for you.

Why am I so skillful and thoughtful!

- Do you want to kill me? - I even embroidered us onto it.

- Cute, isn't it? - So ugly.

It's obviously very cute.

Flour! Pork!

What's this for?

I want to make dumplings with you.

I definitely will not make dumplings with you.

- How did you wrap it? - Like this.

How come all of mine look like this?

- How did you make it so ugly? - I don't know, either.

I recall I used to know how to make dumplings.

Its aroma smells so good! I made this one.

Really?

I don't feel like eating the ones I made.

You made them so yummy.

Happy holidays!

Quit joking around at such an old age.

What is being serious and what is joking around?

Team A and Team S are about to compete.

Can you do something more serious?

I came here after visiting Team S.

- How's their practice going? - Quite nice.

I'll let you in a secret! You came to help me pick the talent.

You should be a bit more earnest with them. Don't just let them be free-range.

- You can tell? - What?

Let me tell you! I chose Team S...

Just talk! Enough.

It's because I can see that they have the potential to be free-range.

Potential to be free-range?

Think! Classical music is serious and needs particular attention.

It is the niche beauty of music.

For Team S, they are normal and ordinary,

but because of that when it comes to classical music,

they are clearly unique and distinct.

They have lives filled with joys and sorrows.

Their love for music is so pure.

But for Team A, they are all top students and all good kids

but they're missing this pureness.

And as for this type of pureness, if they can use it in the right place and at the right time,

they would be a blockbuster.

It's hard to see you this serious.

But when you say "use it in the right place and at the right time",

it shouldn't be pointing out at this time right?

You know me very well, Yumian, so wait for me!

All talk!

Creativity not only needs to be dug into and

developed, but also needs to be guided.

I promised you that I would help you find talent.

But as for guiding,

this takes time.

Some people

need to be pushed, while others

you can't push too hard.

I hope it's like what you said.

Because after all, there are many people at school questioning Team S.

This time they have to rely on themselves.

[Little Curtain: Open]

[First Violin Qin Fen Menu]

[Sure Win Team S Menu]

You still want the noodles with pickled cabbage and pork.

Two beef noodle soups and two beef tendon noodle soups.

- No eggs, please. - Please wait!

Look, after Team A and the Vocal Department worked together,

there have been a lot of good reviews online.

Currently, Team A is bringing more and more honor to Mario Paci.

Is Master Fei being serious about the competition between Team S and Team A?

- Team S seems to be practicing today, too. - Yes.

Master Fei clearly isn't conducting so why are they still competing?

That's why I said, this competition between the orchestras

isn't fun.

What's the point?

What's the point of it, Mr. Qin?

You all keep talking.

Just let them disband.

- Have some food. - Also, these kids are about to graduate.

They have to face a lot of decisions for work and their careers.

And Li Zhenyan, after all, is a student of the Piano Department. Right?

Professor Hu, I'm talking about you, Professor Hu.

This tea smells so good.

What did you just say, Professor Zhang?

I didn't say anything.

The tea smells good.

I think all the graduate seasons are the same.

It's hard to get something new.

- Master Fei isn't even anxious, what are you anxious for? - Did I say I was anxious?

I was saying that this tea smells very good and a bit hot.

Drink slowly! Am I anxious?

Thank you.

You're not anxious, I'm the anxious one.

I want to see

the top student of the Piano Department conducting the lowest-ranking orchestra.

Will they win over the elite orchestra from our department?

That's right! It sounds quite interesting.

I still want to see the competition between Team S and Team A.

Professor Zhang, stop stirring the pot.

Professor Hu, I think, all these years,

teaching has caused your brain to rot.

Do you know what I mean?

You're so old and yet, you still have this overly curious personality.

You just want them to lose and if they lose, you'll be happy.

Professor Zhang, I think artists

should stay in a youthful state.

As for me, I think I'm still really playful.

I like it when it's lively.

Master Fei already said that whoever loses, they'll disband.

If Team A loses and disbands,

this situation would be very tricky.

It's impossible to be that way.

- Mr. Qin, - Here.

The noodles.

Beef noodles. Eat up!

If you want, we have just put out a new menu.

Do you want to try it?

[Sure Win Team S Menu]

Look! his is "Sure Win Team S Menu".

Mr. Qin is so mean! He is discriminating customers.

- Team S will definitely win but it's not because of you. - Then, because of what?

It's because of me! I'm the super cute and I'm a lucky mascot.

I don't think you're that lucky.

Because I ran into you, I probably had saved the galaxy in my last life.

In my last life, I probably had destroyed the galaxy for I ran into you.

You finally laughed! You kept frowning when we were practicing.

A word was about to appear here.

What word?

This is more like it. There isn't any problem that can't be solved.

Everyone is here. You have to believe in everyone.

Every melody of a symphony is the result of meticulous refinement.

How can you only depend on luck or friendship to win?

But I feel like music just requires happiness.

It's not that complicated.

If only it was that simple.

Don't worry! Here.

I'll give you my favorite part.

When did your favorite become chicken drumsticks?

I'm not talking to you but to the drumstick.

Between Team A and Team S, which is your real reason for coming to Mario Paci?

What if I say Team S?

- What will you do? - Then I'll go to Team S.

You have no feelings towards Team A?

This has nothing to do with feelings. I have to stand on the final stage.

I want to be your student, a real student.

Okay. I'll wait until you win the competition.

Then, I'll consider it.

I will win!

Wait a moment!

Rehearsal section E, the French horn and trombone,

where are the accents I asked for?

This is the last time I'll say this, in section 63, violins must

use stacato, not legato.

Lan Bo, tell everyone whether what you just played was correct or not.

Did I do something wrong?

You missed one beat.

I came in according to your conducting.

If I said you're wrong, you're wrong!

Should I trust your ears then?

With your slacker attitude, do you want to be disbanded?

But there's absolutely no doubt about this competition.

Team S is definitely no match for us.

I just don't understand.

You all are practicing this hard just to catch up with Team S?

You are Team A!

When must Team A's rhythm be led by Team S?

Continue! Let's practice for two more hours today.

[Mario Paci Conservatory of Music]

The competition between the orchestras isn't fun.

Just disband them directly.

Xiaowo, can you overcome this obstacle?

Hello, Professor.

Professor?

When did you come in? How can you walk so silently?

I... I just came in.

Do you have something on your mind?

Xiaowo, have you ever thought about

that one day you'll become

a world-class pianist?

Me?

I'm neither Li Zhenyan nor Caiwei.

Isn't it great just to be Fang Xiaowo?

But you have a natural gift that just needs to be polished.

Then, you'll be dazzling.

Have you never thought about

becoming like Li Zhenyan,

an eye-catching person?

But... if I play the piano with that attitude,

I can't show my own style when I play.

Playing the piano brings me joy.

The sound of the piano also makes me feel blessed.

I think that... that's enough for me.

That's true! Fang Xiaowo is Fang Xiaowo.

You shouldn't be anyone else.

Good luck!

Caiwei, you took on the challenge of performing in The Magic Flute at the last minute.

You have performed a great service to the school.

Your department recommended you to study abroad in France.

This is the enrollment application.

Fill this out and prepare your paperwork.

Thank you, Director Meng.

Let me tell you! This school in France

is the cradle of

the world-class coloratura soprano.

Since you won this opportunity, you must use it well.

Find a way to improve yourself to be

a world-class coloratura soprano.

But at that time, don't forget

to come back to your alma mater when you become famous

to support your juniors.

[Application form for studying in France]

[Music Hall]

[Music Hall]

Zixuan, you're already leaving?

Don't be so sad!

Li Zhenyan said I played horribly.

I'm being a burden.

He said I can't even read the sheet music.

He also said I wasted my time being in Team A for so long and still had no improvement at all.

He just threatened me again,

saying that he would replace me with someone else.

How come Li Zhenyan turned into a demon again?

I don't want to compete anymore.

Whatever, I'm heading off.

I'm leaving also. Let's go!

Let's go back.

♫ No matter where I'm standing, just another landscape ♫

♫ Take away the white clouds, then it becomes rain ♫

♫ Soaked in your thoughts ♫

♫ I didn't tell you farewell is eternal ♫

♫ How do explain why I think of your whereabouts ♫

♫ How can I endure the time without you? ♫

♫ To love is to think of where you are non-stop ♫

♫ As boundless as the universe ♫

♫ Only your eyes are looking into my eyes ♫

♫ Stirring confusion in the air ♫

♫ Happiness will reach the peak ♫

♫ Our smiles disturbed by the wind ♫

♫ You are singing our song, I am smelling your scent ♫

What are you looking at so seriously?

Nothing!

You still haven't gone back?

I was waiting for you outside.

You were waiting for me? Have you eaten?

I wanted to... eat with you because I thought you would be lonely eating alone.

So silly! You've starved yourself.

Let's go! Let's go back.

Actually, I just realized now that everyone is indeed working very hard after practice.

Even the always-carefree Qin Fen has

his notes even more meticulous than mine, do you believe it?

Of course! They seem to fool around usually,

but they actually have a great passion for music.

About Chen Zheng, he acts like a child sometimes but

when he's in front of the kettledrums,

he will make himself immersed in the rhythm.

What are you doing?

What are you doing? Why are you always following me?

I-I follow you?

What are you sneaking around for?

Don't go over there yet.

Also, Xu Zimang and Xu Zixuan, even though they make mistakes easily,

they don't make the same mistake after I tell them.

- So does everyone. - Why don't you tell them directly?

This is better kept in my mind.

I shouldn't say it aloud.

It looks like you two argued.

Then, I'll be a good person and help you.

Don't!

- What's the matter? - I think I heard Qin Fen.

Qin Fen?

Where? I think you heard it wrong.

Let's go.

What are you doing? Let's go.

- I still think I heard his voice. - Why should I help you?

Just help me this once, then I won't give you the cold-shoulder any more. Okay?

- You would dare give me the cold-shoulder? - No! I said it wrong.

What I mean is that you're so pretty and your skin is so nice.

Right?

You like to use those types of face masks, right? Those Xiao Mihu masks?

I'll buy them for you! One box.

Five boxes. Fine, one case. Okay?

I guarantee that after you use them, your skin will become more and more hydrated and beautiful.

You'll be prettier by a hundredfold!

Come out! They've already left.

Hurry and come out.

You leave first.

Remember not to tell anyone else about what just happened.

I'll buy the masks I promised for you.

One case.

We're about to compete. Are you sure you want to change the song?

We can't look down on Team S.

For Team A, the song we chose before is way too easy for our abilities.

We must shine in front of them.

If we want to win, we must blow them away.

This Ji Mo from outside.

- Do you think he can do it? - You'll find out later.

Fine and powerful! His technique is perfect.

However, Tchaikovsky's style

has the power to affect people's feelings.

But Ji Mo's musical style is...

Ji Mo, from measure 7 to measure 17, you played well.

But I get the feeling that in these two places, you didn't make any changes.

I think you could play a little stronger here.

Ji Mo, Tchaikovsky's music is filled with melancholy.

There is no problem with your professionalism.

And your appearance suits this temperament.

But there's still something missing. It's like...

It's like wood.

Like wood?

In order to grasp and convey the bitter and black tone, first, you have to grasp the feeling of being in love.

Young ladies. Pink colors.

Do you know what I'm saying?

In your music, there's no such color.

Just like you, as a person, it's mechanical, rigid.

Have you ever dated before?

Of course, you don't have experience with break-ups, either.

Am I right, Conductor?

Ji Mo, in this competition, we have to win and we can't lose.

I anticipate your improvements for next time.

Okay.

[Music Hall]

It's her again? That can't do.

Something's not right with my heart. I have to get out of here.

Are you that afraid?

You should face reality.

Even though you're both First Violin, a repeat student compared to a student who will study abroad,

- the difference is way too... - What are you saying?

I'm saying that all of you unqualified, mediocre students in Team S

shouldn't fantasize that you can beat Senior Tian's Team A.

What? You're not convinced?

I take this competition very seriously.

- I won't throw the game. - Me, too.

[Music Hall]

- That was so fast. - The quality looks good.

- Yeah, they're great. - Hurry, pass them out.

- Wait, just wait a minute. - These are made-to-order.

- Senior, Senior. - Look. Our team uniforms. - Team uniforms?

- Right. - What's the meaning of this?

When we're on stage, we'll wear these.

- Wear this? - Right. - That's right.

Could we see our Great Conductor change into these?

- Take it off. - Take it off. - Let's bet how many ab muscles he has.

- Don't mess around. - Come on! I have abs too, okay?

- Look, let's look. - No, don't.

- Don't be that way. - How about this? I'll store this away for now. I'll wear it the next time I come. Okay?

- Just pass them out. Don't mind me. - Okay.

- Okay. Pass them out. Woodwinds. - Woodwinds.

Just hand them out among yourselves.

- Brass, where are the brass? - Don't fight. Everyone has one.

- Second violins. - You don't need to fight. - What's wrong with you? I don't want it.

You can keep mine for now.

Where is mine?

I made a mistake.

When I was counting the people, I forgot about you.

That doesn't matter. Anyway, she doesn't need to compete.

It's okay, Xiaowo won't need to come up on stage.

It's okay. You can have mine.

Take it! It's fine.

That's not okay. You're on kettledrums. If you aren't wearing the uniform on stage,

how can you call us an orchestra?

Is that ok?

I'm sorry. I wasn't using my head. I forgot about you.

Next time, I'll order two more for you. How's that?

Anyway, I won't be up on stage. I'll just be in the audience.

Then help us think about what we should wear.

- I think for pants... - Okay, enough of this. Let's rehearse.

- Let's go. - Let's rehearse. - Okay.

Just put this here.

Go up on stage. Let's start at the top.

Okay.

- First, store the clothes out of the way. - Right, put the clothes away.

Master Fei,

just agree to

accept Editor Bei's exclusive interview.

That's no fun. I don't have time.

Look, whenever I mention an interview, you say you don't have time.

How long has it been since you came to our school?

Tell me, what activity have you participated in?

You never agree to do anything, how am I supposed to explain?

Explain to who? Yumian?

That's not what I mean.

Headmaster Lin didn't specify either.

But let me tell you, our school's graduation season is coming soon.

Next, it will be the admission season.

As a Master, you are currently

the brand name of our music school.

It's okay if you don't have time for an interview but at least open a Weibo account.

That would be able to attract the most talented students to apply to our school.

That's not right.

We should treat all the students we accepted equally,

a school is only a place for them to grow, isn't it?

If they are already good when they are accepted,

then... what are you all here for?

- Look, look, which picture is better, smile or not? - They're all pretty good.

Master, I'm telling you.

Look! We are a music school.

Then people who study music have to be naturally talented, right?

Master, natural talent.

I'm only afraid that even kids who have natural talent stand in front of you,

you wouldn't be able to recognize them.

I can't recognize them? What did you say?

It's nothing! I'm going to go find the naturally talented kids to play.

Wait- Wait, you- you didn't even agree to a time for the interview.

Violin, cello,

oboe, clarinet,

and trumpet.

You are all very important.

But, there is still the most important one.

Conductor.

What does it have to do with the lucky charm? She doesn't even get noticed.

Everyone is working hard,

I'm the only one who is watching from afar.

I want to work hard with everyone else.

Little lucky charm, what are you doing so happily?

Fei She'er, why are you here? Didn't you drop out of Team S?

Who said I dropped out of Team S? I only created an exam question for you all.

"If you lose, you disband." Who would make such a perverted demand?

Real exams are actually this perverted.

Or even more cruel than this, every person who wants to continue walking down the path to study music has to be prepared.

- Same goes for you. - I won't go down the path.

- What is your dream? - I told you last time,

I want to teach little kids how to play the piano.

So they can grow up in the surroundings of music.

Then, stay with Li Zhenyan together every day.

You won't be able to accomplish that from where you are now.

Look at them, they are working towards their dream every day.

But you might be dumped.

I won't be dumped.

Out of all of them, are you also the one who's the most useless?

Then, I'll take you home with me.

Try the new honey lemonade I made.

This time I improved the formula and added dandelions.

My dad specially sent them over.

- And it will cool down your internal heat. - Okay.

You have stared at it for 3 hours,

28 minutes, and 16 seconds. Why don't you rest for a while?

I'm running out of time. Oh right, if you're hungry, order takeout yourself.

I'm not trying to make you cook for me.

Then if you're bored, you can go on Weibo.

If that doesn't work, go upstairs and study.

Are you hungry? How about we go out to eat?

I have a lot left to do.

Food is the catalyst for inspiration. Let's go!

You said you wanted to treat me to a meal. Did you mean this?

Yes. Today it's my treat. Order whatever you want to eat.

It doesn't look healthy at all.

This is so good.

Have a bite and you'll know.

It's burnt.

Simply quintessential.

Fine.

It's so good.

Li Zhenyan,

I really think the uniform looks good.

It's useless if it just looks good. I can't wear it on stage.

If you like it, you can take mine.

I don't want it, I... I...

- What's wrong? - Nothing.

Are you done? If you're done, I'm going back to study the score.

What are you rushing for? Team S has such high morale.

Don't worry! It will definitely be fine.

All right, I hope those lucky words from you, our lucky charm, will come true.

When we go back, we'll play well.

Li Zhenyan, I don't want to be the lucky charm anymore.

- Why are you suddenly saying that? - I'm not happy.

If you're not happy, then stop doing it. It's not really useful anyway.

Fang Xiaowo.

- Check. - Okay.

If I want to perform with them,

it would have to be a piano concerto.

In the current situation,

I can't do much other than cheering them on.

Wood, finding a nice pink love... how's that going?

My name is Ji Mo, not Wood.

Listen, your problem is not with practicing.

Because your skills have no issues. But

I can't believe you're this old and have never had a girlfriend.

Listen, how about I give you some advice?

- You have an idea? Can you play the oboe? - Oboe?

I can't.

I'm not talking about other matters but with dating, I'm the best at Paci.

How about I teach you?

No, thank you.

The way to carry that pink love feeling into your music,

you have to find that feeling of enchantment.

For example, a chance encounter.

You accidentally come across a beauty, a really cute junior.

And then, you think about how cute she is all day—

It's you.

The instrument is too heavy to carry?

No, I came to tell you

I like you.

This is a letter. Do people still write letters these days?

If you think it's too old-fashioned, give it back to me.

No, no, I don't think so.

It's hard to find such a cute junior like you.

You're too cute.

Our two teams are competing soon.

Even at this time, you're coming over to give me a letter and confess?

I... I didn't think that much.

I've always wanted to confess to you but I couldn't muster up the courage.

I finally did it today. Oh right, I forgot to ask.

Do you have a girlfriend?

I do.

Sorry! Just pretend I didn't say anything.

Don't go!

But you already have a girlfriend.

Yes, I do. It's you.

Let's go! You're too cute.

We're competing soon.

- At this time— - I don't know, either.

- Let's go and have something at the dessert shop, okay? - Okay.

Thank you.

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- Hello. ¥135 altogether. - Ok.

How do you want to pay?

- I'll pay with WeChat. - Okay.

There's not enough in your account.

- Or you can use cash to pay. - I didn't bring any cash with me.

How about I'll pay for you first?

I was lucky you were here today. Otherwise, I don't know what I would have done. I picked up so many things.

How embarrassing. Thank you.

You're welcome.

By the way, I see that you're carrying an instrument. Are you also a student at Paci?

What do you study?

The oboe.

The oboe. Hello.

I'm Fang Xiaowo, from the Piano Department at Paci.

I'm Ji Mo.

Ji Mo?

'Ji' as in memorial, 'Mo' as in ink.

Ji Mo, do you not talk a lot?

I don't know. Probably not.

It's okay.

You don't talk a lot, but I do. We can definitely become good friends.

Oh right, let's add each other on WeChat. I have to pay you back.

You can add me on WeChat, but I don't think it's necessary to pay me back.

How about you give this to me?

- Here. - Thanks.

Why do you want it?

I think it can help me finish a really good piece.

As compensation, I'll give you two boxes of this.

Curry cubes.

- Thank you. - No problem.

You're such a good person.

♫ Let me tell you about the weird things I love about you ♫

♫ Let me tell you how when I think of you, it's from a secret at the bottom of my heart ♫

♫ Open the door to the most beautiful encounter ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Let me tell you about your steadiness and self-confidence that I love ♫

♫ Let me tell you about how I see your sweet smile when I think of you ♫

♫ Let's see the most beautiful scenery together ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Gently holding your hand (My hand) ♫

♫ Be at ease (So at ease) ♫

♫ A panoramic view of pure and transparent love ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Smart and clever ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Quietly watching your heart (My heart) ♫

♫ So at ease (So attentive) ♫

♫ Love is like an endless cloudless and clear day ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Happy and cherished ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Together ♫

♫ If you want to love, you have to bravely be together ♫

♫ Persisting for beautiful memories ♫

♫ Together ♫

♫ To the end ♫

♫ Gently holding your hand (My hand) ♫

♫ Be at ease (So at ease) ♫

♫ A panoramic view of pure and transparent love ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Smart and clever ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Quietly watching your heart (My heart) ♫

♫ So attentive (So at ease) ♫

♫ Love is like an endless cloudless and clear day ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Happy and cherished ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ To the end ♫

♫ Together... together... together ♫

♫ To the end ♫