Original subtitles

♫ Crimson red blood, a blade burning bright ♫

♫ Streaking across the night sky like dazzling stars ♫

♫ The story starts like a lonely dance ♫

♫ Unstoppable, but hiding only brings more attention

♫ The wind is howling ♫

♫ Eroding my soul ♫

♫ Please take me away ♫

♫ Shattering the deafening silence ♫

♫ Everything will say goodbye Everything will say goodbye ♫

♫ Silent like calm waters, turbulent like gusting winds ♫

♫ Beckoning the tides of time ♫

♫ Everything will say goodbye Everything will say goodbye ♫

♫ When the skies start to cry and loneliness surges ♫

♫ Sparkle like fireworks in the distance ♫

♫ Everything will say goodbye Everything will say goodbye ♫

♫ When the skies start to cry and loneliness surges ♫

♫ Sparkle like fireworks in the distance ♫

[Advance Bravely]

[Episode 1]

Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the China-United States Kickboxing Competition!

Tonight, we have 16 contestants.

They will be the stars of the night's exciting duels!

I believe we will witness more than a brawl of fists and strength.

This will also be a competition of endurance and wits!

Next up, let's give our most passionate cheers for the 16 valiant warriors!

Let's welcome them to the arena!

That was an impressive hook.

That was extremely... That was definitely a fierce move.

That American's pretty aggressive.

Our guys are like baby chicks next to him.

The few who entered the arena had their asses handed to them by that American.

I bet the remaining three won't have a chance.

Yikes, another one is down.

G-Get up.

- Come on. - Get up.

Stand.

Let's invite the next Chinese contestant! Xia Yao!

We also have Brown from America!

Xia Yao! Xia Yao! Xia Yao!

Ladies and gentlemen!

The climax of tonight's competition has dawned upon us!

After three intense rounds,

Xia Yao from China and Brown from America

are eagerly waiting to throw their fists!

Who will be the strongest of them all?

Who will clinch the golden belt of victory?

Only the brave will triumph in this treacherous arena!

Let us shine the spotlight on the contestants in the arena!

Applaud and cheer for them!

Xia Yao! Xia Yao! Xia Yao!

Xia Yao! Xia Yao! Xia Yao!

Xia Yao! Xia Yao! Xia Yao!

Any questions?

Ready? Ready?

Ready?

Fight!

Xia Yao! Xia Yao! Xia Yao!

- He delivers a sweep kick! - Amazing!

- Nicely done! - A great move!

- That was a sweet move! - Exactly!

A clean strike!

The champion of the China-United States Kickboxing Competition is...

Xia Yao!

Why are you here?

You didn't pick up my calls or reply to my messages.

Why else can I do but look for you?

There's a cocktail party tonight organized just for you.

You have to attend.

I'm not going.

Don't be like this. Brother Dou has already booked the hotel.

Lady escorts have even been hired.

You have to go.

Though, I just don't get it.

It's just a cocktail party.

Do you feel particularly ashamed to meet others?

If I had your looks, I'd do more than attend a cocktail party.

I'd gladly invite myself to a red carpet event.

I'm not interested.

Who's talking?

Xia Yao. Do you hear a strange noise?

I didn't hear anything.

Who's talking?

Are you trying to scare me with ventriloquism?

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

Over here.

Xia Yao! It's mimicking my speech!

Mimicking my speech.

Bark like a dog! Woof!

Like Peng Ze.

Repeat after me.

- Adding red beans into a dice of bone. - Adding red beans into a dice of bone.

Xia Yao, it's so clever.

Clever.

I have to buy a few when I'm home. It's so cute!

So cute.

It even mimicks what I say.

Xia Yao. I'm begging you.

I already promised Brother Dou. I told him I'd definitely get you to go.

If you don't appear, I'll be humiliated.

Yuan Ru is attending as well.

All the more reason for me to sit out.

Why?

That babe from Northeast China is wonderful.

She has large boobs and long legs.

Why aren't you the slightest bit charmed?

This meal is on me. You guys can have fun.

Thank Brother Dou for me.

Tell him that I'm tired after the competition.

We can have a gathering at another time.

Xia Yao. Please, I'm begging you!

What if I respect you like my grandpa?

Yeah?

Mr. Wang. Are you out for a stroll?

Are you out for a stroll?

Yeah, I'm walking about to help with digestion.

- Sure. - Bye.

Take care.

- Yao'er. - Aunty Li.

Where did you get this bird? I've never seen it before.

I bought it recently.

Kids these days who are as refined and relaxed as you are few and far between.

You shouldn't be so preoccupied with taking your bird out.

It's about time you got married.

You're such a great catch.

It doesn't seem right for you to be single.

Lower your standards.

If someone suitable comes along, give it a shot.

I'm not in a rush.

Why aren't you in a rush?

How old are you? At least 26, right?

Aunty Li, my friend is waiting for me up ahead.

Let's chat at another time.

My goodness. Kids these days are so inexplicable.

Why?

That babe from Northeast China is wonderful.

She has large boobs and long legs.

Why aren't you the slightest bit charmed?

Xia Yao!

Open up! Why did you lock the door?

Mom, don't come in!

I'm not dressed!

Open up!

What are you doing? Open the door!

Hey, Mr. Xia!

Why didn't you come to the cocktail party meant for you?

I didn't want to.

Are you avoiding me?

No, I'm not.

Hey, I'm talking to you! Why are you leaving?

The slit on your dress is reaching up all the way to your armpit.

How is it?

Sexy, right?

Hey, don't go!

Brother, another guy has caught my eye.

But, he isn't interested in me.

Help matchmake us.

You're probably the only one in the world who can daunt him.

He's the prince of Imperial City.

He's brought up well and insanely handsome.

His fighting skills are outstanding, and he doesn't have any scandals or bad history.

Here's the most astonishing part. He's a virgin.

Think about this.

Where else can I find such a man?

I'm the only one who can subdue him.

Brother, I'm talking to you!

The problem is that this man is a real immovable brick.

He doesn't waver no matter what I do!

Look at my legs.

They're so sexy and tantalizing.

Everyone who sees it falls at my feet.

I let him feast his eyes every time we meet, but he doesn't show the slightest interest.

What does this mean?

It means this man is dependable!

Brother, help me!

I promise that you'll be charmed by him at first sight.

Work hard for your own goals.

Madam, I'll get some chewing gum.

That'll be ¥3.

Wh-What would you like?

Same as him.

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♫ When you first met ♫

♫ He was like a glowing butterfly ♫

♫ You couldn't take your eyes off him ♫

♫ But you were afraid of him noticing ♫

♫ You yearned to be loved ♫

♫ Yet had a haughty heart ♫

♫ So, you secretly prayed ♫

♫ For him to approach you ♫

♫ After that ♫

♫ You were so nervous that you almost forgot how to breathe ♫

♫ After that ♫

♫ You couldn't sleep at night from the excitement ♫

♫ You got love sick ♫

♫ It's love sick ♫

♫ Oh love sick ♫

♫ My dear ♫

♫ If love is a dizzy spell of happiness ♫

♫ Once it has begun ♫

♫ Can it have no end ♫