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 that beautiful gift
of resting with others amid its flowers?
You too may repose inside~
Don't you think Chen Hai Jie has a warm heart?
You like him?
This violin is Siren.
Those who own it don't live past 35.
Where is it now?
It's in Ehime, Shikoku, Japan.
It's in Ehime, just like Alice.
If I have the chance,
I'll come back to find you.
I don't have parents.
Let's go see this cursed violin for ourselves?
Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
Hey! Hurry up.
You did this on purpose.
What did I do? It's your job.
Yes, but Chen Hai Jie can help.
Oh, okay. I'll help.
No. We're going different places.
We're going to Ozu to find Mr Enoshima Makoto.
We'll meet him at Matsuyama. These are road maps.
Wait! You're off to Ozu. I'm going alone?
Go find Alice.
Aren't we seeing the violin? We're finding Alice too?
Instead of just thinking about it, why not do it?
If you find her, congratulations.
If you don't, time to let go.
I don't want to see a grown man fighting through a fog each day,
thinking he's a hardy hero. Right, Die Fei?
I want to know what Alice is like.
Hai Jie, I'll go with you.
Let's go.
You're my assistant.
You're not here to watch a reunion, right?
I want a vacation.
Stop dreaming. No way.
Hai Jie, good luck.
Hey.
It's not a death. Hurry up.
Be careful!
You'll find her. Go for it!
Careful where you step.
OK.
Please enter.
Please.
Ask if you need anything.
Rest well.
Thank you very much.
Please.
OK.
Be careful.
Thank you.
See you.
Say more about yourself, okay?
I'll try hard to remember it all.
Alice was born in Ehime, Shikoku, Japan.
Ehime?
Ehime.
It's Ehime.
There's a long coastline,
a hot spring, a tram...
and warm-hearted people.
One day if you go to Matsuyama, Ehime,
go to the shrine and pray.
When I was little,
I went to the shrine a lot
to tell the gods what I wished for.
After I prayed, I felt full of hope.
Really! I'm not lying.
Please wait here.
Welcome.
Please follow me.
I've come here for Siren.
He said he's come for Siren.
Master Enoshima Makoto is the real owner of Siren.
Although Master understands violins, he never plays Siren.
Master wants to find someone who can control Siren
and bring it out of silence.
This is Master's last wish.
Mr He?
I'm sorry.
Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1 Third Movement
It's Paganini.
He picked a hard piece.
Master says contradictions are concealed in your superb skill.
That means...
I'm sorry to let you go back with nothing.
I don't know how you appeared
and I don't know when you disappeared.
I know.
In future if I'm gone,
play the violin and I'll show up.
Thank you.
This looks good! I'm hungry.
Why aren't you eating? Want me to order for you?
Hurry and eat. I have no appetite.
The Paganini piece you played was the best I heard anyone play.
I let you see wonders today, right?
Yes! The unbeatable He Ting Yu got to a bottleneck today.
?
Maybe it is a cursed violin.
It's lucky you lost. Think openly.
C'mon...Let's toast to no bad fate with Siren.
Please don't show that face. OK? How can I eat?
I'll treat you to a meal. Don't lose this chance.
Next time might be in a 100 years.
That scary violin isn't worthy of you.
You really think so?
I'm trying to comfort you.
I knew it.
Honestly, that violin's sound had magic.
I felt like my soul was being sucked in.
You're right.
What about what Enoshima said about my playing?
I doubt anything like this ever happened to you.
It must be hard to accept.
But you feel only this kind of tormenting violin is interesting, right?
Hey. You think I enjoy torture?
Since you like it so much, let's go try it out!
I challenge Enoshima! Let's show them.
Hai Jie would say that.
You even know what Hai Jie would say.
That guy's probably celebrating his reunion with Alice.
Then I'll congratulate them and wish them a nice trip.
I should treat you.
Your nonsense makes me worried.
Come on.
I'm treating. Now that's something you hardly ever see.
Fine by me.
I felt like laughing at the look on your face if you couldn't get Siren.
Buy me more drinks to shut me up.
What do you like to eat?
Meatballs.
Meatballs, huh?
To shut you up.
Please rest, okay? Stop acting depressed.
If you can't sleep, call me. I can talk to you.
Relax.
I won't delay your flying to Hai Jie's side.
What are you on about?
Who mentioned him?
I'm sincere.
Aren't you mad I arranged for Hai Jie to find Alice?
Why would I be mad?
If he'd stayed in Taipei,
he'd slowly forget Alice.
But if he finds her now,
even though his chances are slim, then you're out.
Good. I'll be happy for him.
What if they meet?
What if Hai Jie stays here or Alice comes to Taiwan?
People in love get married... Isn't that the best ending?
You're a hypocrite!
Says who?
Lan Die Fei, love is war.
Good people can't just be happy.
Or does torture not count as love?
You like torture, not me!
You're a prisoner of love, wasting your time!
- Aren't you foolish?! - Good night! - I'm not done!
Being a prisoner of love,
aren't you foolish?!
Good night!
I'm not finished! Do you know the worst outcome?
It's his not finding Alice
and still being blind to your feelings for him!
I know! Isn't that what you want?
Why else did you bring him?
You want me to embarrass myself for liking him.
You detest me that much?
I'm tired. Good night.
That wasn't what I wanted to say.
Great. Alice, I'm coming.
Just wait.
Alice,
with her Grandpa and Grandma,
had a paper-making factory.
Inside are all kinds of paper.
There's dyed paper, rice paper,
and scented post cards.
When she was little, Alice loved Granpa's post cards
because she could send them to herself.
That way Alice felt she had many friends.
Then
I want to send you post cards.
Really?
Then I want Osmanthus scented post cards.
Once I smell that scent, I'll know it's you.
The scent of Osmanthus...
Little girl, what's wrong?
Why are you here?
That's right,
she can't understand me.
Why are you crying alone?
Stop crying.
How are you?
I'm Hai Jie.
Do you know,
ocean waves...ocean seaweed...
Seal, understand?
My name is Hai Jie, you?
Who are you?
Alice.
Alice...
Alice!
Your name is Alice too!
I came here
just to find a girl named Alice?
Do you know her?
An "Alice" this big.
Do you know?
Why are you the only one here?
Little girl, where are you going?
Little girl!
Alice!
Thank you.
He should wake soon.
Thank you.
Please have tea.
Your guesthouse will collect you soon.
I fainted?
You sprained your foot and hit your head.
You collapsed in the theatre across the street.
I dressed your wound.
Grandma, did you save me?
Thank you, thank you.
Thank you.
Grandma...did you see a little girl?
A little girl?
Really? Where is she?
Does she live here?
Is she your grandchild?
Grandma, do you get what I'm saying?
You probably don't.
But that's alright,
I'm still grateful. Thank you.
Thank you.
The car is here.
I'm alright.
Really...you ended up like this.
I didn't wish for it.
How is it? It looks serious.
It's fine.
Be more careful.
We just arrived and you're already injured.
Grandma, thank you.
Bye bye.
Asuka
I don't know how my foot got like this.
But I'm lucky I didn't injure my hand.
It's not super lucky though.
Yes, good thing you don't play violin with your foot.
But it's still strange...
There wasn't a deep hole yet I fell and fainted.
You heard Alice!
Lan Die Fei.
When you're mad, you're incoherent.
But she's right.
When I played in violin competitions, I was clear-headed.
But when I meet Alice, I'm mesmerized.
Hey, why's Lan Fei Fei mad?
Well, we couldn't find you
then we heard you were injured.
She was probably worrying you were almost dead.
Meat's ready. Eat.
Hey, who dares eat your meat?
Don't eat it then.
Here, Hai Jie, have some.
Thank you.
Okay, I'm scared. I'll eat.
That theatre is beautiful.
It's a shame you missed it.
We can go again.
Miss, how can he go?
Not him, you and me.
Really?
You guys want to help?
Why'd I joke? We'll help find Alice
and ask about that child.
Maybe she knows grown-up Alice.
Die Fei, you're great!
Let me toast you!
Right, we can't go back empty handed, can we, Concertmaster?
That's right, we can't leave with nothing.
Right, Concertmaster?
I didn't get to go round half Matsuyama.
Don't worry.
We'll help find Alice.
You rest easy.
I'm not going. It's not my business.
Why not? Are you a friend?
Whatever. I'm going for a spa.
What's wrong with him?
He's moody because he didn't get the violin.
Ah? How did he not get it? Did he play badly?
He played a test piece and they asked him to leave
so he put on that face.
That's weird.
They said he was "contradictory".
Ting Yu's confidence bombed.
No wonder he's in moody.
Does this look good?
Do my arms look thick?
Yes.
What about the pink one?
From the back, it's muscular.
I tried on 10 dresses.
There must be one good one.
Maybe...
you don't suit wedding dresses. (="you shouldn't marry")
Think that's possible?
Alright.
How about we try out flower girl dresses?
Hey...
I didn't agree.
And I won't be the flower girl.
How old am I!
Okay, you're my bridesmaid, okay?
Just try once!
The outfits here are pretty.
Mei Mei...
I know I'm selfish
and didn't ask your consent
but this is my wedding.
I can't discuss it with you first, understand?
And I met Lisa.
Where's my daughter?
I'm sorry, Miss.
Your daughter had to leave.
Oh, thank you.
Is Alice here?
I don't know.
Thank you.
Sorry about that.
I apologize.
Excuse me.
Is Alice here?
I'm sorry.
I don't know.
Thank you.
Try hard!
I'm sorry!
How can you sit here?!
How can you not look where you walk?
How long's he been playing?
The time it took to eat 3 oranges.
Wow, that long.
I bet he's never been denied before.
You didn't see him today.
It's not as bad as his face at Enoshima's house.
I don't get it. What's so good about Siren?
The world has many violins. Why's he want that one?
Yeah.
Forget that.
Any news of Alice?
No, sorry.
Ehime is so big. And Matsuyama isn't small.
How can we find her in a couple of days?
But...
But what?
I don't know why...
I have a feeling Alice will show up.
Possibly in Taipei... or maybe here...
- Or... - Or ten years later.
Her note said we'll meet again.
It doesn't matter how tired I am
or how painful it feels.
When I think of that note, I'm confident again.
Chen Hai Jie, go for it!
- Go for it! - Okay!
Go for it!!
What are you doing?
You suddenly look like someone...
You smell so nice!
Good night!
Idiot.
The temperature plunges at night.
How's it this cold?
You're up early.
You didn't sleep all night?
It's because of Siren.
I'm thinking of Siren's feeling,
trying to get hints.
Need help?
No need. I'll handle it.
You're not scared?
You're not scared of being cursed?
- Here, for you. - No need!
I'm kidding!
My mum specially went to temple to get this.
Would I just hand it over?
Relax. It's just a violin.
And why care so much for an old man's casual words?
But I want to defeat that violin.
It's worth being cursed.
People need fate with a violin.
My violin isn't even mine.
I played it over ten years.
I'm still playing it. I just need to play it happily.
Remember my violin suited you?
That's fate.
- It makes sense. - Right!
A lonely violin is suited to a museum.
If it's hard to get on with, how it's fit to go round with us?
Yeah, I guess.
How come your crazy talk makes everything simple?
I don't talk crazy.
My words test the brain.
There'll be nothing to eat this early.
I'm going to sleep.
You should rest soon.
Good night.
'Good morning'?
Look for directions, Boss.
Shouldn't men help women?
Where are we?
Shinamami Kaido.
This is the big bridge that crosses the ocean.
It connects a lot of islands.
It's wide open and comfortable here.
I suddenly feel Siren isn't so important.
We just have no fate. I thought too seriously.
Really?
What did Hai Jie say to talk sense into you?
Isn't it the same stuff? But it's useful.
He puts things clearly. He's exceptional.
Yeah, his world is relatively simple.
Very...
Very what?
Nothing much.
I'm just thinking...
what you said two days ago.
What of it?
I think you're right. Maybe that's my flaw.
When facing the guy I like, I only know one way to treat him.
What way?
Making him happy, wishing him happiness.
- Idiot. - Whatever.
Maybe all people fantasise over things they can't have.
You mean me or yourself?
Hey, face me for a sec.
What are you doing?
Can you have more courage?
What are you saying?
I'm saying...
I want to join this battle.
I'm saying...
I want to join this battle.
Like it?
Don't get mad.
I just hypnotised myself to be filled with emotion.
Whenever I play a piece, I can do this.
Left me here by myself.
Like it?
Don't be mad.
I just hypnotised myself
to put in emotion.
Whenever I play a piece,
I do this.
Why are you back early?
What's wrong?
Want some oranges?
Wait!
Never thought
you'd so suit this necklace.
But wear it properly.
It was crooked.
Do you care? You guys are crazy.
Why's she being so tough?
Meanie.
You guys fought?
Where's Lan Die Fei?
Flew away.
Flew away?
When she came back,
she flew away with a bang.
Your acting is really bad.
What's wrong with you two?
She locked herself in her room.
Sorry.
I didn't help you today.
You changed the subject.
Let's have a drink.
Can you walk?
Don't worry. I'm fine.
I'll ask Die Fei to come.
You two really worry me.
I can't even focus on healing.
Lan Die Fei!
We're going out to eat and then the hot springs.
Want to go with us?
Hurry.
Look.
Do you like it?
Don't get excited.
I just hypnotised myself to put in emotion.
Lan Fei Fei.
Let's go.
What?
Can you be braver?
This necklace really suits you.
Wow. How'd going out to drink turn into tea?
You might get drunk.
Lan Die Fei isn't here. I can't do it on my own.
Get drunk? Please.
Isn't your 'true nature' real enough?
That's good. Who likes being fake?
Truth is hard for her to accept.
What's wrong with her? What's up with you two?
She keeps asking me about you.
Now you're asking me about her.
Am I a messenger?
I don't get it.
Something's going on. You guys are acting weird today.
You're like a couple fighting.
You two are hiding something.
You're both acting weird today.
You're like a couple fighting.
You're so uptight, even to your own mates.
Fine, I'll tell you.
Mr Enoshima can hear the accuracy of my music
but I don't know if he heard my confidence.
Normal people can't handle Siren
but I'm confident I can play Siren.
Wow, sounding so confident.
You turned back into genius violinist.
I bet your chance of getting Siren
is about...
as low as my chance of finding Alice.
I've seen Siren. And you?
Does a mini Alice count?
I got to Matsuyama
but I'm missing one step.
I really want to defeat that violin.
Even if it's cursed, I still want it.
People and violins have fate.
My violin suited you.
It's called fate.
Maybe all people fantasise
and obsess over things they can't have.
Don't be too excited.
I just hypnotised myself to put in emotions.
You detest me that much?
I'm not talking about this.
Master says
contradictions are concealed in your accurate and superb skill.
Here's your order.
Thank you.
Thank you, bye bye.
I'll help you look for Alice.
- Why can't the three of us go? - No way!
Special Assistant.
Ting Yu's going to Mr. Enoshima's home again.
- How will he get on without you? - It's not my concern.
Why aren't you wearing the necklace?
I'm not used to wearing it.
Women are so confusing and unpredictable.
- 'Ocean' your 'head'! (whatever!) - Yep, I'm Chen Hai (ocean) Tou (head). - You're mental.
Good morning.
Excuse me, um.. I need a taxi.
- A taxi? - Yes. - Okay!
- Wait a moment. - Sorry for the trouble.
- Good morning, sir. - Good morning.
Master wants you to have it.
Me? But..but I don't understand. Why?
Master said he was afraid
the instability in your playing
might make you unable to control Siren.
But after thorough consideration these few days,
he feels Siren seems to have chosen you by itself.
Master decided to give it to you
and hopes you can awaken the sleeping Siren
and bring out its true power.
He hopes you break the curse.
Thank you.
Please, tell Mr. Enoshima I will let Siren
sort through its own beauty. I'll let it sing like never before.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Master wants me to warn you,
don't play Siren casually before you're fully prepared.
She can bring you to the top of the world
and can let you see the darkest bottom.
So you got Siren just like that?
I don't know why, either.
I'm here in Japan to find her but you could say Siren found me?
It's strange.
She's really off you.
Probably.
Right. Do you want to stay to find Alice?
I believe she'll look for me.
At least we got Siren.
Come on. Cheers.
Grandma...
Stop, stop the car!
Oh, right, I nearly forgot.
The sample bag I got at the airport...
there's orange cake.
Director Tang. Here you go.
Wow, this looks yum.
How long can you keep this up?
Can you tell that guy to close the window?
Concertmaster He,
Miss Lan next to me
wants you to close the window.
Thank you.
Tell Lan Die Fei to reschedule rehearsal.
Ehime caused a delay in practice.
She heard.
You guys really got the violin.
What's wrong?
Nothing. We needn't spend money.
Death and the Maiden String Quartet in D Minor - Schubert
- Why'd you stop? - I want a violin change.
Die Fei!
Bring Siren from his house.
Don't let her.
I'll get it myself.
Ting Yu.
You're not used to Siren.
Other violins don't feel right.
Relax. Feelings need nurturing.
Haste will drag you down.
These two are from the insurance company.
They want to talk to you about Hai Ou.
Sirs.
Ask your questions.
Concertmaster and Miss Lan will co-operate.
Mr. He and Miss Lan, are you two close?
- No. - No.
How long have you two worked together?
Do you interact a lot?
Absolutely not.
Three months after I started here, he initiated a conversation.
Mr. He is Concertmaster.
I'm a general admin worker.
Apart from giving him his schedule,
there's no need to interact.
But you just came back from Japan together.
As an assistant, I accompanied him to get a new violin.
Hey, what's this have to do with the violin?
Sorry, Mr. He.
The last one to touch Hai Ou could be you or Miss Lan.
We need the details.
Oh yeah, Mr. He.
Usually you bring the violin.
Why was it different that day?
I was distracted and forgot the violin.
That's why Miss Lan got my violin.
Concertmaster brings up the violin everyday
That day I was asked to get it out of the blue.
I sent her to get it.
Mr He, who else has your car keys?
Me. Sometimes I have to get things for him.
But Mr. Tang was with me then.
Miss Lan had his keys to get my violin.
Right, it was like that.
Even if I stole Hai Ou, I couldn't sell it.
No one said you stole it. What's with you?
I don't like being misunderstood. Nor do you.
Right now we're not discussing who stole Hai Ou.
What's up with you two?
Okay.
Let's end it here.
We'll be in touch.
If that's it, I'm going.
Okay, go, go. Off you go.
I want to ask if the claim payout will be fast?
The police say compensation should be no problem.
We're just getting details to write the report.
That's excellent.
Then please hurry.
It's almost time for the orchestra showcase.
To buy Concertmaster a new violin, we need money.
We understand.
Thanks.
No need to see us out.
Goodbye.
Sorry, sorry. I didn't see you.
What are you thinking so hard about?
Are you thinking of Hai Ou...?
Chen Hai Jie...?
Or me?
I love Alice.
That's never changed.
I don't want to see you guys.
Let's go.
I understand.
That kiss... did you feel nothing?
Where's Lisa?
You didn't come to see me?
What do you want to know?
Everything about my mom. Her secrets.
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