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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 11]

This should be the right place.

The directions say it's right here.

Why does everything look the same?

Hi Student, I want to ask

where is the practice room of Team S?

Team S has only performed once and there are already fans looking for them?

You sure are lucky! I am a member of Team S.

-I will bring you there. - That's great! I have been looking for a long time.

Then... I-I-I-I'm Song Ran.

- I'm Fang Xiaowo. - Nice to meet you! - Same here!

- Come! I will take you there. Let me help you with this. - Okay. Thanks for your help.

It's really pretty.

Oh yeah, Xiaowo, what department are you in?

I'm in the piano department.

- Piano? You are also a pianist? - Yes.

That's great!

Liszt. Over there, someone is playing Bach.

- There's also— - Brahms.

You have quite good hearing.

Wait, wait! This piece...

This piece...

It's Li Zhenyan! Li Zhenyan!

Wait for me!

- Brother Zhenyan! - Song Ran?

- When did you come back from abroad? - It really is you!

How did you find this place, and how did you know it was me?

- Xiaowo! She brought me here. - Oh, Fang Xiaowo.

You guys are both part of the piano department. Is she your junior?

Why did you come back this time?

I am here to look for Master Fei.

I haven't see you in 10 years. You've gotten taller.

Of course!

Brother Zhenyan, I miss it! I miss our piece.

I don't really remember it.

It's best that you don't remember.

I get it! You are talking about the duet piece, right?

I remember a bit.

We played it growing up.

- What? Do you want to play it right now? - Yes, right now!

- Let's not! It seems like I have forgotten it. - How can you forget it? Play it now!

Play it now, right?

Okay. Let's do it!

We still have good chemistry as usual.

I haven't played it in so long, so I'm actually a bit rusty.

How are you rusty?

Oh yeah, you said you came back to look... wait no, Master Fei is looking for you?

- That's right. - Then when are you going to go look for him?

When?

Then do you know where he is?

I actually don't know, but a lot of people do.

Later on, when you leave, you can ask the students.

- Ask the students... - They should know where he is.

Then you can go with me.

- I'll see you next time. I still have something to do. - N-Next time?

Let's go!

I-I... Brother Zhenyan! Let me go with you.

I... Brother Zhenyan!

Fang Xiaowo, what's wrong?

Nothing.

You're someone who's noisy all the time but now you're suddenly quiet, so there must be something wrong.

Just tell me what's wrong.

Do you have a lot of ex-girlfriends?

Could they form a line from the school gates to the Huangpu River?

They all can't forget about you.

Old relationships that still have a flame that could be re-ignited. That type!

What are you talking about?

Song Ran, Caiwei, they are all very talented.

I definitely can't beat them.

I will definitely lose.

You're giving up this easily?

Did you ask me for my opinion?

- Ask you what? - What do you think?

Do you mean that I might win?

Then that means I still have a chance, right?

- You would pick me? - You are crazy!

Will you pick me? Just pick me!

Be careful! Watch out!

- Will you pick me? - I will! I will!

- Will you pick me? - I will!

- Pick me! Pick me! - Open the door!

What's wrong?

Does Song Ran play the piano really well?

That's correct! She was very good ever since we were kids. Now, she's even better.

Good thing I transferred departments or else I would have a lot of stress.

When I play the piano with you, you can catch up with all the notes that I play.

It feels like I'm on the swings

and you are pushing me from behind.

Every time that I swing, you can calmly catch me

and push me back out.

That description is quite apt.

Today, seeing you play a duet with her,

it seemed like she was able to catch up with all the notes you were playing.

It felt like the two of you were on the swings.

Compared to her, am I really bad?

- Not at all! - Really?

Mostly, it's because you're not on the same level so what is there to compare?

Here! It's your favorite, Americano.

Thank you!

It's good!

- I want one, too. - Milk?

I want the same thing.

Americano? Didn't you complain before that it was sour and bitter?

I've started to like drinking sour and bitter black coffee.

Taste good!

Oh yeah, Xiaowo, why are you here at this hour?

She lives upstairs but she comes to freeload off of my meals.

Freeload off of meals?

Here! Your Americano.

It's so good!

Oh yeah, Xiao Ran, why are you here so late? Did you book a hotel?

I didn't book a hotel.

I just found out that the one I booked can't accommodate me.

Master Fei said you are my hotel!

- Can't! - Why can't I?

- You can't. - I can't?

It's because there is a limit to the space in my house.

Besides, I usually stay here by myself so I don't have a spare bed.

This is very close to your school.

Also, we grew up together. He won't be shy about it.

Oh yeah, why did Master Fei ask you to come back this time?

Master Fei asked me to come to Paci to give a lecture

and share my experiences.

Here!

It's just a drink.

You don't need to reject it.

Thank you.

Tian Yisong, I can help you.

- What? - I know you want to study abroad in Europe.

Fei She'er isn't the only Master in Europe. I can help you.

Thank you but I don't need it.

You're someone who clearly knows what you want.

- You rejected me because of Jiang Caiwei, right? -That's right!

Is she that important to you?

Shasha, don't waste time on me anymore.

We are not possible.

Tian Yisong, I will wait for you to think it over carefully.

Everyone, let's settle down!

Let me introduce someone.

Actually, I don't need to introduce her. You guys should all already know her.

This beautiful young lady is the famous, accomplished pianist, Miss Song Ran.

Miss Song Ran is in Shanghai for a piano recital.

I asked her to specially come here to Paci to share her experiences.

Even though you can say that Miss Song is a rising star,

she is the same age as all of you, so you don't need to be too formal.

Any questions, please ask.

Okay.

Hello everyone! I am Song Ran.

I'm like everyone here who is just

a student working hard to learn music.

I anticipated coming to Paci for a long time

because there are a lot of Masters that I admire

and elders that graduated from here.

A long time ago, I wanted to come here to experience

the musical atmosphere and the artistic influences.

I want to first thank Master Fei for giving me the opportunity to teach a class.

You gave me this chance.

Even though I'm not here often or for too long, I welcome you guys.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

I am also very excited to share and discuss the music I know.

I heard that when she was 18 years old, she played the piano on a world tour.

- She has performed in both Europe and the US. - That's right!

How can this be an exchange of experiences?

She's clearly crushing us with her experience.

Then let her crush us.

She is so pretty. Anything she does is right.

There is someone more talented, harder working,

and even prettier than we are.

Do you guys all know about her?

She's a famous ethnic Chinese piano genius.

- She's in high demand. You're in the piano department.

- You can't not know about her. - That's right!

Okay.

Then, today what I would like

to discuss in this class is

a few difficult etudes in classical music.

Then, let's start with a Chopin etude.

I can say that at our current stage, studying etudes

can be the most direct and effective help to our playing.

Okay. Chopin's Etudes have 27 pieces in total.

They aren't the same as what his predecessors wrote.

He combined technical challenges and a sense of musical beauty.

So when we play them, we shouldn't feel like

it's only a dull and dry exercise of technical skills.

We can also say that Chopin is trying to tell many stories

and even the music within them.

Instead of just talking about it, why don't we play? We'll get the feeling better that way.

I now need one student to help me.

Brother Zhenyan.

- Does Senior know her? - Their relationship surely isn't just friends.

- I'll bet it's his first love. - First love? How do you know?

- They can't be dating, right? - That's too amazing!

What?

Let me explain! Even though Li Zhenyan is part of the piano department,

right now he is learning about conducting so he should focus on conducting.

- You should give this opportunity to another student. - Okay.

Lucky Charm, come, come!

- Xiaowo? - Go up.

- Master called you. Go, go! - Okay!

Go!

Okay, I prepared a piece for you.

Here! I've prepared a Chopin Etude...

in C sharp minor.

Just play any small part.

I... I've never heard it before.

It's okay. Give it a shot! Don't worry.

Okay, let's thank Student Fang!

Student Fang has very good technique. It's pretty good for someone who's playing this song for the first time.

However, there's some problems with the tempo.

Look at the sheet music.

The speed of your right hand

and the timing of the 8th notes with your left hand didn't really go together.

How do I put it?

I... I will play it for you once so listen.

What I want to say is that

a lot of people say playing the piano is like having a small orchestra.

Then this small orchestra's original conductor is actually our sheet music.

Playing freestyle is quite wonderful

but if we really want to have the piece

pass down for generations and experience the composer's true feelings,

then we have to first look carefully at every note in the piece

and then freely put it back into our playing.

That way it can become this piece's true conductor.

I have always believed that this is the foundation of a performance.

Let's thank Student Fang first

and then... I'd advise you that

if you can overcome the problem of having to look at the music sheet,

your performance will achieve a giant leap in quality.

- She actually suggested for me to not look at the sheet music? - Thank you, everyone.

She's so great! She's pretty, gentle, and kind.

She plays piano well, too.

What's wrong? Did Song Ran deliver a big blow? Now, you are sad?

No.

No?

It's actually nothing.

Even if it's Li Zhenyan, he wouldn't be able to play a song that he hasn't played before.

But even if I practiced, I wouldn't be able to play better than she plays.

People like her must be real geniuses.

She can easily play any song.

True! She was 8 years old when she began to show her remarkable talent.

At 13, she gave a solo recital.

At 16, she won a big international award. However, even now,

she's still a young female piano player in everyone's eyes.

They don't see her as a pianist.

Eight years old?

It sounds like a lot of work.

The famous musician, Rudolph Buchbender once said,

"Becoming famous at a young age is very dangerous for a musician."

A lot of people envy Song Ran for being talented and lucky

but no one knows the pressure she feels inside.

I know!

She was seriously giving me tips.

If you don't feel happy, then you can leave.

However, Student Li won't be happy.

Okay then.

Xiaowo, this is a ticket to my recital.

I'd like to invite you and Brother Zhenyan to come and listen to my recital.

Thank you.

You are a pianist with a lot of potential.

After hearing you play, I will practice even harder.

You, too! You have had your own recital already.

You can, too.

I look forward to the day when we can perform together.

- Okay. No problem! - It's settled then.

Brother Zhenyan, we finally ended.

This evening, let's go to eat Australian lobsters.

Today, I might...

- What? - You can't.

Why can't he?

Because I already made plans with someone tonight.

Let Master Fei treat you.

I'm leaving.

- This... - Bye bye.

I want to eat with you, Brother Zhenyan.

This afternoon, we didn't—

Master,

does Brother Zhenyan like Student Xiaowo?

Yes.

We all really like her.

Thanks for today.

It's nothing, Master.

No one is eating with me?

Li Zhenyan, who did you make plans with tonight?

I indeed invited a... fool tonight.

Her name is Fang Xiaowo.

- I agree! I one hundred percent agree! - You scared me.

I'm so happy! I want to go eat hotpot.

- Let's go to eat hot pot. - Let's go!

Why are you looking at me?

I'm looking at you. Why did you put in so much? You really can eat.

This isn't the first time that you knew me. Aren't you eating?

I'm eating. I'm already holding my chopsticks. I'll have some.

Wait a second! I'll get you some.

You also eat.

Li Zhenyan.

When Song Ran asked you if I were your junior,

why didn't you deny it?

What is there to deny, you are my junior.

How can I be your junior? I am not even your classmate!

I... I... I should be...

- Okay, who are you, then? - Your girlfriend.

Your girlfriend!

Lower your voice!

Song Ran has practiced the piano ever since she was young.

That's why she's been able to become what she is today. It was accumulated over time.

You don't need to be impatient for quick results. You can also do it over time.

I'm scared that I won't be as good as her no matter how hard I try.

You don't need to be like her. You are one of a kind, right?

- Really? - Really. Now, eat!

Here! Have some lamb spine.

- Hello, it's this way. - Okay.

[Song Ran Piano Introduction]

- What are you doing here? - Why can't I be here?

My sister bought this ticket.

The ticket is pretty expensive so if you don't want to watch it, then tell me.

I can still sell it and can even earn some money.

Thanks.

It looks like she's quite popular in the country.

It would be great if I could hold my own recital.

Don't worry! It's a big world. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

I believe that in the future, you will hold your own recital on an even bigger stage than this.

Then will you look at this world with me?

Sorry, that is mine. That's my seat.

- Do you know each other? - We don't.

- Sister, look! - No, I won't.

Ji Mo, you're here as well?

Could you not look so annoyed every time you see me?

Why aren't you replying to me?

Did you two have a fight?

Come, young man! Sit here.

- Come on! - Thank you.

Scoot over!

Thank you.

The Song Ran on stage is so dazzling and attractive.

So this is what they mean when they say,

"someone who's born to be on stage."

Her way of playing, her rhythm,

and even her breathing

fit in perfectly with every note.

The sound of her playing is even more perfect than I thought.

No wonder her collaboration with Li Zhenyan

could be such a good fit.

What they both have are similar talent and experience.

As long as they stand on stage,

they'll shine.

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As for me, I'm just a Fang Xiaowo who's sitting off stage.

He's so into it.

He must be deeply immersed in Song Ran's music.

However, who

wouldn't be attracted to Song Ran's piano playing?

Even for me, I have to admit that compared to Song Ran

my playing is both messy and disorganized.

Song Ran is the one who should be by Li Zhenyan's side.

It shouldn't be me.

Xiaowo, believe in yourself

that one day you'll stand on a stage as well.

The whole world will hear your sound and it will move people.

A good performance can really get the blood moving and inspire people.

I think Song Ran is really amazing.

That's right! I also think the pianist is really great. She's so amazing!

My sister isn't talking to you.

Moreover, you were standing and then sitting down. You were sending WeChat messages and making noise.

What were you doing? I was so annoyed.

It's because the person next to me

kept talking about my girlfriend and what not, making me send WeChat messages.

- What girlfriend? You... What are you doing? - He said that your sister is my girlfriend so I couldn't do anything.

I'm asking, what are you doing?

I'm going home.

Your home doesn't require you to ride the bus, right?

I remember that my dad told me to go to the supermarket to buy some things.

The supermarket is that way.

Let me keep you company today, okay?

No need! Go on your way. Didn't your dad tell you to buy things?

All right. Then... I'll be going.

Bye bye.

Sister, he's a little weird.

I really don't know what he's thinking.

- You're that happy? - I'm eating so of course, I'm happy!

I saw that you weren't happy earlier. Is something wrong?

Ever since I saw Song Ran's recital,

I can't put any vitality into my piano playing.

Is it because she's too strong?

You understand me too well.

Song Ran played so well. No wonder everyone likes her.

Compared to Song Ran, I'm like an elementary student.

The piano playing of an elementary student is very free and romantic. It's also very moving.

They never play the piano for the sake of their grades.

They can keep playing happily.

Ji Mo, I like you so much!

What you said is exactly the same thing that Teacher Hu said.

Let's be kindergarten teachers together in the future.

If I can't go to Europe, then I'll be a kindergarten teacher with you.

It's settled then. Pinky promise!

- Li Zhenyan! - Senior Brother.

I have a question to ask you.

Li Zhenyan! W-Wait for me!

Wait for me!

Li Zhenyan! Li Zhenyan, stop right there!

- Why did you stop so suddenly? - Didn't you tell me to stop?

What's wrong? Did something happen? Are you mad?

I'm not! I invited someone else to dinner tonight.

You can eat alone.

I-Invite me! I'll eat with you.

- Aren't you eating with someone else? - I'm not.

What I mean is that you should have dinner with him,

and I'll make my own arrangements. Wouldn't that be great?

You are jealous, aren't you?

I'm not! How could I be jealous?

- What?! - Your face when you're jealous

looks like a soup dumpling dipped in vinegar.

You're the soup dumpling!

You're so cute, soup dumpling!

Where did Senior go?

The repertoire for the performance has to be set as soon as possible and he's not picking up his phone, either.

Qing Shang, can I tell you something?

Qing Shang, you're about to graduate, yet you're still getting confessed to. I really envy you.

Qing Shang, you haven't dated in college.

- Hold onto this chance. - That's right.

- Why don't you guys go over there first? I'll look for you later. - You got this.

Qing Shang, these are my feelings so I hope you can accept them.

What era is it already? You're still giving flowers? So lame!

Thank you but I can't accept these flowers.

Then, if you don't like flowers, please accept these two tickets.

Janine Jansen's violin solo concert?

It's very hard to get these tickets.

As long as you like to watch it, no matter how hard it is to get tickets in the future,

I'll do whatever I can to get them.

Thank you but...

I'm more inclined to solve problems like these by myself.

Don't be courteous. Accept it, Qing Shang!

I really like you.

Let go! Let go!

What are you doing? Don't you see that she dislikes you?

Who are you? This is none of your business.

It... it has to do with me!

- You're picking a fight with me, aren't you? - I just didn't like watching you making things difficult for her.

I was just giving her concert tickets. What does that have to do with you?

- Be careful, I might— - Qin Fen.

Come over here for a second.

Qing Shang!

L-Let go!

What was that just now?

I just said that I didn't like how he was making things difficult for you.

I was just confessed to.

I wasn't hurt or in any danger.

What kind of help were you giving me?

I just did it because we're both studying violin.

Besides, you're Chen Zheng's sister.

I was just being nice, so I decided to help you.

Is that really what you're thinking?

Yes.

I really liked the tickets and flowers that the guy gave me.

I might have also accept his confession

but you ruined it now, so what should I do?

I just now, saw that you clearly wanted to reject him.

What if that's just a show for a girl to show restraint?

Let me ask you! What will you do if I accept him?

Accept him then!

It's none of my business anyway.

Qin Fen, is there something wrong with your brain?

Idiot!

[Mario Paci Conservatory of Music]

It's so hot today.

You don't say weather is bothersome but your being here can be considered bothersome.

Can you not disturb me from reading my book? Lower your voice!

How did I disturb you? We're friends.

I don't need a friend like you.

Are you mad at me?

If you're mad at me,

then I'll call you Senior Sister, okay?

Senior Sister, appease your anger. Don't be mad anymore.

Is there a problem with your brain?

- Are you retarded? - What's wrong with you?

Okay. Let me ask you!

Why were you being a busybody yesterday?

Because I don't like him.

Then... why did you come here today? Do you want to tell me something?

I want to tell you...

do you still want your water? If not, give it to me.

I'll give it to you. I think there's not enough water in your brain.

Nourish it with some water.

Wait a second!

I want to...

borrow your notes.

- Borrow my notes? - Yes.

You're in third year. Why would you borrow a fourth year's notes?

- I need to preview it. I can't do that? - You can't!

Why are you so petty? Let me borrow your notes, and I'll treat you to a meal.

One meal per each day. I'll borrow them everyday for a year. That's over 300 meals.

What do you like to eat?

Do you have some problem?

Can you be a bit more mature?

Is it that difficult to face what you're feeling?

[Little Curtain Noodle Restaurant]

Master Fei, what are you doing here?

How are things?

You seem to have something on your mind. Tell me!

Master, you're here!

- Mr. Qin. - It's so late. You've honored our little restaurant.

Order whatever you like. It's my treat today.

I want to taste Qin Fen's cooking skills today.

I-I don't know how to make noddles.

You can try. It's just a bowl of noddles.

It's not that hard.

Master... what are you doing?

My dad is the one who makes the noodles at the shop so I don't know how to make noodles.

It's all right.

You can have your dad hold your hand and teach you.

As long as I can taste the flavor, I'll be satisfied. It's all good!

Look! I'm a lonely old man.

I just want to eat a warm bowl of noddles.

You-You... can't you just grant me my wish?

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How is it?

Not bad!

- What does that mean. - He means they're great.

"Great" is good!

♫ 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 ♫