Little girl.
Excuse me, but...where am I?
Mmm.
Mm.
No.
I asked you, what is this place?
Mm.
10.30?
Little girl. What's your name?
Alice.
Alice?
A dream woven garden is just a walk away
in its world of colours~
People play there under blue sky each day
after exchanging a dream for healing~
You may find it along the road that way
but at the entrance you must pay~
Will you swap darkness for a blessing?
Will you enter that bright garden?
Do you want the same beautiful gift
of resting with others amid its flowers?
You too may repose inside~
Episode 1
10.30?
Didn't I set it for 9:30? Heck!
I'm late, I'm late...
Alice...
Sorry. Excuse me.
[Symphony Orchestra - Ting Yu He]
Excuse me, let me in.
Big sis!
Why are you in line?
Hold this. Follow me.
What's wrong?
Concertmaster isn't here for rehearsal.
You mean He Ting Yu?
Make sure you come to tomorrow's interview.
I'm just letting you help today.
Our admin staff is pretty busy.
Don't just act like a fan.
Okay, I get it!
Sorry!
What are you doing?
I...
Don't talk, pick it up.
- Director wants you. - Okay.
Don't wander around.
Wait for me.
Director. Concertmaster's not here.
I called, but got no answer.
Then call again!
Hello?
I just called, but no answer.
Understood.
What do we do now?
Let's not rehearse.
Wait for Concertmaster.
He's here, he's here.
Everyone, 20 minutes to go!
20 minutes left. Get ready.
Ting Yu, you must come.
I cancelled rehearsal.
I moved the interview to afterwards.
I can stall the audience a bit.
Hear me, Ting Yu? Hello? Hello?
I'll go to his house. Look after things here.
- Tell them Concertmaster's here. We're coming now. - Yes, sir.
You haven't slept? I feel bad for you.
I didn't sleep even with pills.
I'm sorry.
Be careful!
What if Hai Ou (Seagull) gets broken?
Who are you? Why're you here?
Director!
She's my little sister.
Didn't I say not to wander?
Come with me.
- You're finally here! - So sorry...
Come on, come on.
Sit there.
Take this off.
Give me this...
Dong Dong! It's your birthday
so the first song is for you.
It's your birthday present!
Okay!
Sibelius Violin Concerto in D Minor Op. 47 Third movement
First get on the shuttle bus
then transfer to the trolley.
Get off at Yuanshan Station.
Okay, I get it. Thank you.
My pleasure.
Happy Birthday.
Hello.
Wait.
Concertmaster. You scared me.
You broke a string playing.
You were really calm.
Send Seagull to my house.
Why's that section need an E string?
Can't you discern a performance?
He broke it on purpose. Never mind.
It was fascinating!
You're not Taiwanese? Then...
I'm sorry! Hello!
I'm from Japan but I speak Chinese.
You almost got dragged down in the crowd.
Thank you.
Your violin is amazing.
My violin? My violin teacher gave it to me.
It's... my best friend!
Oh, you meant I play violin well?
Right.
Thank you. Thank you.
Excuse me.
How are you?
Me?
I want to get to know you.
I don't understand.
Are you sightseeing in Taiwan?
You could say that.
You speak Chinese well.
Just enough to get by.
Do you need a tour guide?
Taiwan's small but it's easy to get lost on the roads.
I don't have money.
I don't need money.
Hi. I'm Chen Hai Jie.
Alice.
Alice?
Hello!
Alice.
Okay then.
See you tomorrow.
I need to plan a good itinerary
to make this city fun for you!
I can't disappoint a friend.
I must plan well. Go for it!
Today's the last concert. Oh! I missed it...
Ting Yu!
I brought Seagull back.
Ting Yu.
You must be Lan Die Fei (Blue Butterfly). How romantic.
So, what song is this?
It's Kreisler's Liebesleid.
Xiao Shu, you taught her well.
Try another one.
What about this one? Miss Butterfly.
It's also Kreisler's Liebesleid.
I know. What about it?
Don't play those tricks.
It's Kreisler's Liebesleid
but it's He Ting Yu's 2007 release.
That year Ketagalan was founded.
He was Conductor but his poor health
let you...I mean, he hired you, Mr Li Yun.
Ting Yu.
Why aren't you practising?
- You can pick my violin? - Ah. - How?
I don't know.
- Do you really want this job? - Yes.
- Why? - No reason.
I just like classical music
so I want to work here.
I went to most of your concerts!
I bought all your albums!
If I can't work here, then who can?
- Why? - Stop asking "why"!
I want to work here.
I went to most of your events!
I bought all your albums!
If I can't work here, then who can??
- Why? - Stop asking "why"!
Ting Yu.
We can handle this. You go.
Good.
This job is yours.
Don't forget your words today.
And hey, stop joking around.
We're an orchestra, not a drama group.
Oh, right.
He's not Conductor because of my health.
I'm just too lazy to do it.
Skipping school, huh?
What's it to you?
- Which school? - Not telling.
Why'd you run into me? Get up. You okay?
Why'd you block me?
It's yum! Did you make it?
So tell me. Why'd you skip school?
I don't know you. Why'd I tell you?
Right.
Then how do we get familiar?
Only if...if I get a strawberry shake.
- Fine. Wait for me. - Okay.
You brat.
I had to save up for this phone.
If it's broken...Be more careful!
- You deserved it! - You...!
A Pan!
Lisa.
How are you so patient?
Isn't that brat annoying?
What about you? Weren't you a brat?
I was obedient and sensible
and not too annoying.
That's now.
What if no-one cared for you then?
These kids are just having fun
so they wander the streets.
If they really met a bad person,
they might not return.
Their parents would be so worried.
Maybe these kids
just want to escape for a while
or need someone to talk to.
If there's no-one...
- Hold! - Hold what?
Hold them steady...on the right path.
Hello.
You want coffee?
Then why're you staring there?
Why don't I take you somewhere?
Let's go.
Where's my shake?
Here's your shake.
Kid, drink slowly and talk.
Then we'll go to school, okay?
- Alright. Cheers! - Cheers.
Here...a friend lent me this.
So cute! Put it on.
This area has hot springs
and pretty hotels too.
It's a long drive.
The hot springs are ahead.
- It's fun here. - Really?
My violin teacher said
"The unseen has the most power".
I'm not clear but I like your playing.
I like coming here.
The air is clear and it's quiet
and my heart feels opened.
Isn't it beautiful?
Don't fall quickly,
cute flower petals.
Hai Jie!
Are you okay?
What do we do?
How awkward.
You're all wet.
- I caught it. - Thank you.
Our past few days together
are my most beautiful memories.
[ ONE YEAR LATER ]
Do you remember?
Our first date was here a year ago.
I kept it in my heart.
But where are you now?
Sorry. There was traffic.
Why is it you?
Director had a video conference.
Give me the keys.
I can drive. I'll drive you.
I don't want you to.
Take this. Get in.
- What are you doing? - Eh. - Sit in the back.
Concertmaster.
Tomorrow's the annual showcase so
Director wants you to sleep early.
I know it might be annoying...
You don't have to say it...
but...I'll still ask.
Why can't I sit up front?
It's Seagull's spot.
But you didn't bring your violin.
Can you just drop me at the bus stop?
Wake up. We're there.
Where's this?
Oh, I'm home. Thanks.
Concertmaster.
Please sleep early tonight or else...
Careful now.
Wait!
Wait.
Miss! Next time, be on time.
We're always punctual.
Okay.
Ting Yu. It's me. Are you up?
Why aren't you answering?
Haven't you slept again?
Today's schedule changed slightly.
Dress rehearsal as usual.
Before performing, you like no fuss
so I only allowed one interview.
Please co-operate.
See you at the concert hall.
Director. Concertmaster isn't here.
I called but got no answer.
Again. Again.
I'll call again.
Please sign for the package.
Package? I don't sign for them.
Sorry.
My car's about to be towed. Hurry.
Thank you.
It's so heavy!
What now?
Miss. I saw your badge.
Can I buy a ticket from you?
They're sold out at the counter.
Right. They're sold out. Sorry.
Please. I missed it last year.
I have to get in.
You play violin?
You really want to get in?
I really want to watch it.
Please. I'll do anything.
Have I seen you before?
Wait here. Don't move. I'll find you.
He must've had insomnia.
- Should we get him? - No time.
Switch his performance to the end.
But we're one short for rehearsal.
Do you need help? I can do it.
- Who are you? - Oh, I...
He's my friend. He's interning.
Intern-?
You know it? How?
I can play that piece.
Why don't I play it for you?
What're you doing? You really know it?
Can I?
Can he?
Yes. It's fine.
You can do it well.
Get ready.
Die Fei. Take him in.
This way.
Go straight.
Turn right.
To the front.
The front seat.
This way?
Sit here, okay?
Hi.
Alright... let's start.
Pomp & Circumstance - Edward Elgar
Who's that?
Ting Yu, you're here.
- Ping Yi. - Yes.
- Concertmaster's here. - I'll tell them.
Why's he on stage?
Don't be angry. You weren't here so...
I'm asking, why's he on stage?
They needed someone to rehearse with.
Oh, right.
The interview's at intermission
and it's short. Just bear it.
Concertmaster is here.
Sorry. Can I borrow him?
Concertmaster.
I talked to the Conductor.
There's half an hour
when you can do the interview
and start the second half on time.
- Where's my Hai Ou? - Hai Ou?
- Where's my Hai Ou? - What's wrong?
Where's my Hai Ou?
Hai Ou? It wasn't brought up?
Don't worry. It's in the car.
Hello? Xiao Shu. Yes.
I want Hai Ou now!
Call me back.
Ting Yu, we'll get it. You, come here.
Do you know his car rego?
- Bring the violin. Hurry. - Alright.
Ting Yu. Wait.
Hey.
I want to ask...
I can't talk.
Your violin's here.
I walked so fast, I almost fell.
You can fall, but save my violin.
What is this?
Ting Yu, what's wrong?
Where's my violin? Tell me.
This isn't Hai Ou.
It's a practice violin!
It's an ordinary violin.
Where's my violin? Tell me!
Wasn't it the front seat one?
No way. Are you an idiot?
Where'd you put my violin? Tell me!
Ting Yu. Listen.
We need a violin sent here.
Security cameras. The cameras.
Before I came down, I checked them.
If you don't believe me,
I'll verify it.
You don't need to.
Where's my Hai Ou?
Ting Yu. Calm down.
You want me to calm down?
That violin's my life. How can I be calm?
Die Fei, come with me.
Die Fei, listen.
If you give up the violin now,
I can minimize the punishment.
I promise, I'll help you.
I don't know where it is.
You know how serious this is.
Do you know its market value?
Do you know what it means to Ting Yu?
Then you get my meaning.
So, you're accusing me of stealing it?
I'm not. But it was lost in your care.
I did get the violin, but check the CCTV.
I never opened the case.
Maybe it was already switched.
Okay.
I have no evidence. I'm sorry.
I hope you're telling the truth.
Right now the media are here.
For you and Ting Yu's sake,
I hope you think it through.
Okay?
Hello, Sis?
Yes. He's next to me.
Xiao Shu, where'd you go? My phone broke.
Ting Yu's Hai Ou is missing.
Hurry and get a violin.
Why do you play the violin?
Is the orchestra special to you?
I don't know.
They say I was born to play violin.
It's only my task, my job, nothing more.
So playing doesn't make you happy?
I'll say it again.
I don't need to know why I play.
This is my answer.
Whether I'm happy is unimportant.
Your biography says you did solos at 10.
You got awards or published music every year, ah... except at 17.
What happened that year?
- You cheat! - Mom!
That year...
I died.
Can you explain how you "died"?
Sorry. I found a violin.
Found a violin? So what happened?
Nothing. Don't misunderstand.
Who is this?
That's Mr He's friend.
Mr He wants a new music mood tonight
so his friend brought a violin to test.
Let's end this interview, okay?
I'll schedule you another time.
Okay. Of course.
Can we film Mr He trying the violin?
Of course. Please.
Okay. Thank you. I'll see you out.
Thank you, Director. Thank you, Mr He.
- May I borrow this? - Yeah, sure.
Just a reminder. Start the program on time.
Okay. I got it.
Can I stay and watch?
Okay. Let's go.
Come in.
Congrats. You were amazing.
- It's just a shame... - A shame what?
I don't know how to describe it.
You were really great
but your finale was weak.
Right. I'm grateful for your violin
but why should you critique me?
I admit the finale was a bit weak
but it's my interpretation. Get it?
But there's no difference since your sound was still strong.
- No problem. - No problem?
How's there 'no problem'?
I admit I was a bit weak at the end
but that's my interpretation. Get it?
But there's no difference since your sound was still strong.
- No problem. - No problem?
What "no problem"?
Ting Yu, you should rest.
What's your name?
I'm Chen Hai Jie. "Da Hai, Hao Jie" (talented).
- Which orchestra? - None.
I work as a garbageman and practise violin at the hot springs.
Practise violin?
He's not in an orchestra...
and you let him in? So like you.
No. Actually...he's my friend.
I asked him to help, not Director...
It's his problem.
Ting Yu.
The rehearsal was starting.
He plays really well.
Don't pressure me.
You're really strange.
You were the one late
so how can you talk like that?
Without me, it shouldn't start.
If I'm dead by the roadside,
it should be cancelled.
Do you understand?
Then what about the audience?
The audience came to see me.
So a random person on stage
makes Ketagalan...a variety show!
Ting Yu.
Your problem is finding Hai Ou.
I won't perform without it. Get that?
And you, take your violin. Thanks.
What are you doing?
Sis, should I quit?
Why?
I lost Hai Ou!
I should lose my job, right?
The police interviewed you
and found no evidence against you.
I can't get you in trouble.
Don't over-think.
I know it's no trivial matter
but Director and Concertmaster are reasonable people.
They won't needlessly blame you.
Really?
I'm such a bad person.
Didn't that violin cost millions?
The market value right now...
is maybe...over 10 million.
God!
That's how you comfort me? I'm dead.
I'll be a slave forever.
Don't be silly! The violin is insured.
Insured? Really?
No.
Concertmaster won't perform without Hai Ou.
Today he's mad. Tomorrow will be fine.
That's good, but when's his next freak-out?
Go home or Dad will yell at me.
He never yells at you. Come with me?
I have work to finish with Director. Let Dad know. Bye!
Xiao Shu...
Lan Fei Fei...(Blue Fly)
What Fei Fei? I'm Lan Die Fei (Blue Butterfly).
It's about the same. You okay?
- I feel rotten. - Rotten?
Why are you here?
I came to see if you're okay.
Is your police interview over?
They got evidence from the car
and notified insurance.
Then you're fine, right?
Me? I don't even know.
So annoying. I just started this job.
I believe in you.
Don't worry. I have faith it's alright.
That's the most comforting thing I heard tonight. Thank you.
Why thank me? I should thank you.
Thank you for a great performance.
Onstage or backstage?
On stage, of course!
Actually, Concertmaster's playing was so different tonight.
It was very... free. He Ting Yu's never like that.
Really?
It must be your violin.
My violin? Why's it involved?
Of course it's linked. He never played anyone else's violin before today.
What's wrong?
I never thought to name my violin!
What do you think of...
Hai Tun (dolphin)?
Are you serious?
Of course I am!
Xiao Hai Tun (Little Dolphin). Cute, eh?
It's stupid!
Why? Hai Jie suits Hai Tun!
- It's sickening. - It's not!
- What now? - Nothing.
I'm out of time. I have to go.
- Okay. - Then...
You'll be fine. Go for it!
Go for it! I'm off.
- Ride carefully. - Okay!
I don't need to know why I play.
That's my answer.
Whether I'm happy is unimportant.
Next Episode
It's you.
Really?
I not only heard, I saw it.
This is how I got into Ketagalan.
You're Lisa King.
Yes.
Mom.
I'm your daughter.
Ito Seiko.
What makes you a fit daughter?
Why are you so up yourself?
Are you done?
So this is how heartache feels
It's hard to be indifferent
Seeing you give him your loveliest smile
hurts my obstinate heart
It turns out this is regret
It turns out I envy him
It turns out he can make you laugh out loud
I don't have that talent
If only I admitted earlier
how much I depend on you...
what would we be now?
If I could be brave and innocent like you
maybe I'd be more deserving of your love