Devil Beside You
Where did she pop out of?
She is Ahmon Queen mother's
arrange date
But she and Ahmon
don't seem to connect
Really?
The reception I get from my genius antenna
are two words
Maybe not
You are too sensitive
Wrong
It's you guys who are too "not" sensitive
That candy sweet girl
and the stubborn guy like Ahmon
It's soft vs. hard
Don't you understand?
It was how I lost to Qi Yue
That Meidi
has more firepower than Qi Yue
What is it?
You still care
you and Qi Yue's relation with Ahmon?
I thought you've gotten over it
Chapter 9: To choose again
It feels like...
the road ahead is fill with heavy burdens
The team is already in the woods
preparing for the training
I'm about to go there
Let me drop off my things
then we'll go together
Ahmon
Let me take your things
Xiao Yue
Take it inside
Okay
Ahmon
About last time...
thank you for telling me the truth
You don't mind I scold you?
It was my fault
for making an unreasonable request
Afterwards, I thought it through
Thought what through?
If you obviously don't like someone
but has to pretend to like that person
It's impossible
Similarly, if you really love someone
but need to pretend you don't
That is also impossible
So when you rejected me
it was the right thing to do
Thank you
for not letting me have my way
Then why are you here?
Do you truly
want to be a basketball manager assistant?
Are you capable?
If you are not
isn't this another kind of having your way?
Ahmon is being the bad guy again
Meidi
It's okay
Let's cook for everybody
then Ahmon won't have anything to say
Let's go
Gather around
Everybody
Before we came here
the captain and I already had a discussion
And it was about the theme of this training
We need to focus on each player's
physical strength
endurance
and flexibility
for target training
Okay
Now we'll assign teams to begin one-on-one offense and defense
The offense goal is to go pass the opponent
The defense goal is to get the ball
Because this place is surrounded by trees
and it's the wild and not on flat ground
the level of difficulties compare to being in a gym will be significantly higher
Coach
Since you designed this exercise
So if I challenge you
would you have the ability
to take the basetball from me?
The question is not about my ability
but whether I have the intention
Do you have it?
Do you care?
Did you notice it?
They used question to answer
the other person's question
You are right
It's strange
Meidi
You said you have someone you like?
When I first met that person
my heart...
did a back flip
I think that is love
Does he know your feeling?
Or, are you guys already going out?
I don't even know where he is
And, his appearance
I can't be too sure either
What?
Because I have high eyeglass prescription
Then you...
I'm wearing contact lenses right now
That day, my glasses got broken
in the middle of a dangerous traffic
He was like a knight
rescued me from danger
So
He is actually a stranger
I believe we'll meet again
And when we meet
I'll know immediately
he is that knight in shinning armor
She...
is like the old me
Creating an idealized person
A fantasy
Affected by a brief moment of good impression
Love
only exists in her imagination
So the liking Meidi was referring to
has always been a fantasy
This kind of unrealistic feeling
how long can it last?
Could it, at any moment,
transfer to someone else?
Maybe to Ahmon
You heard what we were talking about
Don't tease me
or I'll get embarrassed
Qi Yue
There is one kind of rival that is the hardest to deal with
and that is without you realizing
she is already between you guys
And when you look at her innocent expression
you don't have the heart to reproach her
Lixiang is telling me
that my situation...
is precarious
What does it mean?
Big sister, do you also have someone you like?
Lixiang
How come you are back so soon?
Aren't they in training?
They are having
this retreat's most important endurance training
All the members
need to hike up the Lijin mountain
I don't have the stamina to follow
So I come back
For all the members to climb up the Lijin Mountain
is our basketball club tradition
It represents our basketball players'
unrelenting spirit
Old members need to challenge their own records
New members
can create their own
Since it's a ritual only the members need to partake
so Coach Ahsen is not required to follow
So you mean
the coach doesn't have to participate?
Would it be too easy on the coach?
Not really
It's always been like this
I think we can make an exception this time
And I also feel that this activity is very meaningful
Of course
It'll make this trip well worth it
Then...
Please look after the coach on our way up
It's not necessary
You only need ot look after yourselves
Ahyi
What was your score last year?
1 hour, 37 minutes, and 28 seconds
Let's go
To hold on to the first place
I really need to give it all I got
Having Ahmon on my tail is just fine
but why does Teacher Ahsen also full of stamina?
Ahyi be careful
Are you alright?
I'm fine
I can do it
Jian Meng, what were you doing?
Did you know how dangerous it was?
Was he hurt?
He was not
If I said it was an accident
would you believe me?
So this is your sportsmanship
Do anything just to win
Whatever you say
I believe Ahmon
Teacher, I believe Ahmon
He is not the kind of person who only cares about winning
and disregards everything else
If in the process to win
there are unavoidable injuries or dangers
I believe
he'll try his best to minimize them
I don't know why you are so sure
but I think
you had once been the person who Ahmon tried to minimize the damage for
but still hurted
What are you doing?!
I told you before
If I want something
I'll do anything to get it
Why are you doing this to me?
Because I want you
Aren't you siblings?
Ahmon
You are very different today
Am I?
What's different?
Not cool
Not charming
Ill-mannered
Fool
Correct
And very foolish
Why is it when you are in front of Teacher Ahsen
you appear so insecure?
I'm not used to seeing Ahmon not confident
I believe you are not used to it either
Meidi
Get me some coals
Okay
I really don't get it
Was Yuanyi looking for a person to help out
or to help screw things up?
Lixiang
Don't say that
You have this one-sided wish on liking
a person you met once
An one-sided wish on having Qi Yue and Ahmon
to be your friends
Now, you one-sided wish on joining basketball club
Why do we have to accept
your one-sided wish?
Meidi
Lixiang
Thank you
You are also a good person who does not tell lies
I hate chocolates
I'll go wash the fruits
Lixiang
I just don't like her
Have some awareness
To be kind to an enemy
is to be cruel to oneself
You never heard that?
I never thought of Meidi as an enemy
I'm not trying to scare you
But my instinct tells me
don't let Meidi get too close to Ahmon
You want to get yourself hurt
then you better be ready for the consequence
No
I'm still concerned
I need to go check on Meidi
So
there are people who don't like chocolates
and don't like Meidi
The feeling of being dislike
feels terrible
After this retreat is over
maybe I should just give up
Even though, I really want to be their friend
but it can't be just one-sided
Meidi
Are you okay?
My contact lenses fell in the water
It was you
I finally found you
You are the one I was looking for
Ahmon, I'm so happy
Qi Yue
There is one kind of rival that is the hardest to deal with
and that is without you realizing
she is already between you guys
And when you look at her innocent expression
you don't have the heart to reproach her
I'm not trying to scare you
But my instinct tells me
don't let Meidi get too close to Ahmon
Can you let go of me now?
Last time, in the car traffic
when my glasses was broken
it was you who rescued me
I wanted to see you again
I didn't know
you are dad's arrange date for me
We really have a connection
We are destined to meet
I thought I made it very clear
It's doesn't matter if
you were the girl I scoop up from the street
Or the girl the lame elders want me to meet
I am absolutely not interested in you
I know I shouldn't act one-sided
but because of you
my heart thumps hard for the first time
So if I try a little harder
You will get to know me
and then like me
Not possible
It's okay
I don't want to give up
Let me help you
Qi Yue
Ahsen
I didn't catch what you said
I said...
I'll help you
Kuo Kai is too useless
He couldn't handle a little training
Then I'll treat everybody chocolate
Xiao Meidi treats us chocolate
I hate the sight of her
Why do guys all prefer
those idiotic sweeties with no personality?
Not all guys are like that
You girls are the same
only like bad boys
Are you complaining the BBQ have no taste?
You want to eat vinegar, then eat it! (Culture note: "Eat vineger" = being jealous)
I give you the whole bottle
I can give you half
Yu Yang Ping
What's wrong with you today?
Why are you picking on me all day?
Say something
I just think
if I had more individuality
and an attitude
then somethings
might be different
The idiot
So he wanted to copy Ahmon
There is a meteor
Make a wish
Can't even copy properly
Childish
You are right
A cool guy
would never make a wish upon a star
What did you wish for?
It's...
Forget it
I don't want to know
Ahmon
There was a meteor
Did you make a wish?
Boring
Xiao Meidi's chocolate
It's pretty good
What is with Qi Yue?
Qi Yue, what's wrong?
Did you know
a few days ago
when I first saw you at the school
I thought
you didn't change at all
Later I found out
you actually changed a lot
Do I?
Because ...
On your face now
you often have
a very perplexed expression
You never had it before
Maybe it's because
your life or your love life
has experienced great changes
To me
you didn't change at all
you're still considerate and mature
Not like
Do you still remember?
Who are you looking for?
I am looking for my student
Qi Yue
Why are you looking for her?
Because she told me
she had a math test today
So I thought she might need...
Five plastic bags
Wrong
It's six
Of course I remember
Dad asked you to be my math tutor
Whenever I had a major math test
or whenever I felt bad
you would let me
1, 2 , 3
I didn't pop it
You finally smiled
I remember in the past
you were like a magician
Everytime I encountered a difficulty
and if I was before you
you just need one plastic bag to make it disappear
If one is not enough
do you need another one?
Your smile
is more important than anything
Excluding Ahmon who's going back on motocycle
and not being present
I want to tell everybody
including Teacher Ahsen
This retreat
is very sucessful
Thank you, everybody
I believe we will be more united from now on
Am I right?
Right
Okay
Rest well
Harboring mix feelings
we are on our way going back home
But we don't know if
when the bus pulls into the stop
will our hearts also pull into the stop?
1, 2, 3
He is someone I like before
But I like you now
Really
The meteor wish really works
We have the same home
why aren't we going home together?
Get off the bus
That's right!
You prepared it for me?
I just bought it
This color
I don't like
Annoying
There is a pattern on it
Why is it a moon?
Get on
Hurry up
Okay
The strenuous retreat
is finally over
But, the insecure hearts
are still on the uneven ground
hesitating
Yet still moving forward
Your coffee
No milk and one spoon of sugar
Right?
Thank you
How is it?
Have you met your mentor's daughter?
Did you have...
the joy of long awaited reunion?
What do you want to know?
What do I want to know?
I want to know if it's how I imagined it
or it's how you imagined it
What were you imagining?
Didn't you say
in couple days
it will be her 20th birthday?
For you to come back to her now
others may think it's a coincidence
But I know it's not
You think too much
You don't have to deny it
All these years
you are waiting for her to grow up
I simply want to see how my mentor's daughter
turn out when she grows up
Is it?
I don't think so
Yali
Your questions don't sound like you
Alright
Then lend me your wallet
What do you want with the wallet?
If it's like what you said
then replace this picture with mine
If it's like what you said
then replace this picture with mine
A picture doesn't mean anything
I don't think so
I think this picture represents waiting
After I met you
I knew there is girl in your heart called Qi Yue
You are waiting for her to grow up
So I am very patient
It's not what you think
You don't have to refute it to me
unless you can refute it to youself
Coffee must be drunk at the right temperature
for it to taste right
So are people
Sometimes, feeling is like
the temperature between people
Ahsen
Little girl would change, would grow up
I am the one standing beside you
I understand you the most
Ahsen
You know her?
Go say hello
She is my mentor's wife who I told you about
Qi Yue's mother
What is it?
Big sister
Nothing
Come
Come over here
I am not a cat
You are not?
So boring
About Meidi
What are you going to do?
About what?
I don't know what you are asking
I saw her profess her love to you
So?
What so?
That is my question
Are you worried?
No
Don't worry
Having girls asking me out
You'll get used to it
You are so full of it
I am not worried
If you feel lousy
then go pop a few plastic bags
Isn't that the calming technique
your Ogisan taught you?
(Cultural note: "Ogisan" = middle age man)
You are the one who is worried
and you try to say it's me
Squirt
You are the squirt
Ahsen is being mature
and you call him an Ogisan
How can you be like brat?
So I'm childish
So what?
So I'm childish
So what?
I'm back
You guys
To have a boy at home
just feel different
Siblings joking around
seemed so fun
Aunt, you are really first-class
Are you hungry?
I'll go prepare
Xiao Yue
How come you didn't tell me
About Ahsen
He is teaching at your school
When I bumped into him on the street I was so surprised
And he also participated in your club activity
Mama
Please don't mention Ahsen's name in front of Ahmon
alright?
For your birthday
I invited him over
Mom
Why did you decide it on your own?
I thought you'll be happy about it
Didn't you say when you grow up
you want to be Ahsen's bride?
Impossible
How come it's impossible?
I have proof
Mom
Auntie
What are we eating tonight?
Tonight is Spicy Hot Pot
I bought the broth
Good
That is one creepy smile
Such a delicious Spicy Hot Pot
and Youhui has to work
Too bad
Auntie
You were saying Big sister was having teacher-student affair
Mom
Why is it so hot?
Didn't you say it's only a little spicy?
Isn't it tasty?
Are you okay?
You are sweating
You are right
It was a teacher-student affair
Our Xiao Yueyue proclaimed
that she would only marry Ahsen
She even sworn to it
I didn't
Don't lie
You forgot
I'll prove it too you
Mom, what are you going to do?
It's so great
Ahmon look
This is Xiao Yue's middle school diary
Everything inside is about
the sweet memories of Ahsen
Xiao Yueyue was so cute back then
She was cute
Why didn't I meet her back then?
Give it back to me
It's the whole book
Oh yeah
Qi Yue, I promised Ahsen
that tomorrow you'll show him around
Mom
Why did you make the decision on your own, again?
Because he said he wants
to visit daddy's old home
I thought it's great
When you give him the key,
you can show him around as well
That place
is filled with your childhood memories
It's so spicy...
I want to shoot flames
One more thing
Xiao Yue
Don't be upset
I think Ahsen already has a girlfriend
She is very pretty
and seems to be an owner of a cafe
Mom
You should have say it earlier
How many times have I told you
if you get something to say then get to the point
Now you can feel relieved
Ahmon
Why are you sitting here?
I thought you bound to come out
for midnight snack or something
Aren't you cold sitting here?
That diary
You want to reminiscent?
It's in my room
You can go get it
That was before I met Ahmon
There was fluttering heart
there was romantic fantasy
there was shyness
and anticipation for the future
Those feelings
were all real
But after I met you
What?
I became sure that
I don't regret having had a crush on Ahsen
then a crush on Yuanyi
You don't regret it?
Because the warmth here
is the most real
When I see your angry face
I feel anxious
I'm not angry
Or when you put on pretense
that makes me laugh
Because I have comparison
that is how I know
which person I will always like
So you are not angry
Can I have my diary back?
Never
Give it back
It's my privacy
Don't you have any ethic
I haven't read it yet
how can I return it to you
Ahmon
After I read it
I'll decide whether I'll tear it or burn it
Today Ahsen and I
had my first ever dance
I feel the world is too beautiful
Today I read a romance novel
The main character is just like Ahsen
Good at study and good at sport
and good mannered
If I could become the girl in the story
then my life would transform
from black and white to colors
I did terribly on the quiz
But because of it
I could ask Ahsen to comfort me
When Ahsen hit my head with the plastic bag
it didn't hurt at all
Instead, I felt so happy
God
Please let all the girls around Ahsen
be butt ugly
Ahsen would puke just looking at them
and
Let me grow up soon
My goal in life
I must be Ahsen's bride
Don't try to be cute with me
Idiot
Go take the subway by yourself
Have fun on your date with Ahsen
I'm not on a date with him
I'm just giving him the key
Ahmon
Big sister
Meidi
Where are you going?
I want to look around Taipei
Look around Taipei?
I was studying in Japan
because my parents arranged it
This time
I'm back from Japan
also because I had accepted
their decision on my arrange dating
I found Taipei has changed a lot
It's different from how I remembered it
I want to make sure
if I want to live in this city
So that means
You finally decided to learn
to make you own decisions
If I could get the love I wanted
then it would be perfect
But if not
I would still need to live on
in this city
or in another
I'll accompany you
Where do you want to go?
You go accompany Ahsen to find your memories
I'll accompany Meidi to find hers
Then
we can both head out to the next station
Why do you want to come here?
Were you here when you were younger?
I saw on television
this place sells
a very long ice cream
It can be a reason, too?
This is way too long
It's like a sword
How can I be so happy?
My Japanese is pretty good
"I want to keep going out with Ahmon"
Don't understand
My Taiwanese is pretty good, too
"I am a Taiwanese. I love Taiwan the most."
I am good at nail painting
Look
It's too showy
I can make rice ball and sushi
I only know how to eat
Do you want me to make it for you?
It's not necessary
I preferred dachang wrap xiaochang
I don't know what that is
I can wear very high heels and walk a long way
Then walk
So what?
I can type really fast on the cellphone
but only in Japanese
Then you don't have to text me
I won't understand it
There is nothing more to say
What I just said
are things I'm proud of
I wanted to think more of it
but there is no more
I know I shouldn't act one-sided
but because of you
my heart flutters for the first time
So if I try a little harder
you will get to know me
and then like me
Who are you looking for?
I am looking for my student
Qi Yue
Why are you looking for her?
Because she told me
she had a math test today
and needed five plastic bags
Wrong
It's six
Everthing here seems to be the same
It seems so
Qi Yue, come
Stand here
Don't move
You didn't grow any taller
It's my sore spot
why do you have to bring it up
I told you you were the cute type
You didn't believe me
At the time
I really wanted to grow up
Because I wanted to be
Your girlfriend
Your birthday is about to arrive
What would you like for a gift?
Don't get me anything
Mom is such a big mouth
Then...
How about Height-enhancer?
Enough
I am not here to get tease by you
That is not it
I was the one who asked Mrs. Qi
I recall
on your birthday in 7th grade
I gave you a diary
Have you used it?
Yes
That diary
was like my secret treasure box
Recorded the most precious memories at that time
I also recall
we took a picture together on that day
Like what you said
I am about to turn 20
If every birthday is a benchmark
then the birthday that year
was the happiest one
Because there was papa, mama and you
Before that time
I completely didn't know what sadness is
But
Dad suddenly passed away
and you went abroad to study
only mom and I left
to struggle with living
After that year
I stopped writing diary
You said
everything here feels the same
but but
But in your heart
everything is different
It's not everything is different
just changed
Are you getting it for that girl?
It's not suitable
I never seen a seller like you
Other sellers only say "good" and "suitable"
I feel that every girl
has a stone suitable for her
Like the one you are holding
it has subtle bluish and whitish light
Like the moon
That is why it's call a moon stone
Right
I want to give this
to the moon in my heart
Little girl
If big sister buy all these gums
then you can go home earlier, okay?
Thank you, big sister
My brother and sisters will be very happy
I can go home earlier
to help them with homework
Good
Here is the money
Little girl
Now that big sister has so many gums
then I don't want to eat chocolates anymore
so I'll give you the chocolate
can you and your brother help big sister finish it, okay?
Please
Then it'll be wasted
Take it
Thank you, big sister
Good
Go home now
Byebye
No wonder people say
women are unpredictable
You change heart on your chocolate?
I don't like gums at all
You took favorite on chocolate
it's unfair to the gums
Actually
I can go back by myself
Why are you being so polite to me?
Then take me to the subway
Okay
Did you know
at the teacher's study
I found the materials
I prepared for him when I was a research assistant
Seriously
those materials helped me a lot when I studied abroad
I still remember when you guys were doing research
I would be reading novel on the side
and falling asleep reading
My dad hated when I read those romance novels
But he couldn't do anything about it
Do you know why the teacher couldn't do anything about it?
Because he didn't want to
take away any of your happiness
So he had to endure
I know the reason he didn't want me to read romance novels
It's because he doesn't want me to be dating boys
Did you know
teacher told me
before you were born
when Mrs. Qi was pregnant with you
he had wanted a daughter
And on the night you were born
the moon was big and round
so he named you
Qi Yue
Yue as for "moon"?
It was
Didn't you know?
The teacher told me
when he held you for the first time
your lips curled upward
like a smile
But Mrs. Qi said
a new born doesn't have facial expression
But teacher firmly believed
that it was your smile
Because of that smile
he decided
to use all his love
to make his baby girl
be happy for life
be joyful for life
So
The Yue in Qi Yue
which stood for "moon"
he changed it to the Yue which stood for "joy"
It was the only wish and hope the teacher had for you
He wanted you
to always be happy
It's great
I haven't had food from street venders for a long time
I'm so happy
Let's go. I'll take you there
You can drop me off here
Thank you
Qi Yue
The years I was in U.S.
I have been regretting
Because I kept thinking
when teacher passed away
maybe I shouldn't have left you
If I was by your side
I could keep taking care of you
keep cherishing you
If I were by your side
then when you were sad
I could be there
to wipe away your tears
It could be like right now tightly embrace you
Did you know
everything teacher can give you
I want to give you too
Ahmon, be careful
Ahmon!
Meidi
Are you alright?
What is it?
She should be alright
It's an accident
you don't have to blame yourself
Did I say I blame myself?
You think too much
I don't need your opinion
What's wrong?
There is nothing wrong with the bones
only scrapes and bruises
Then that's good
Ahmon, are you alright? Is everything well?
You asked a pointless question
I was pushed on to the side what else could happen to me
You are the one whose injured, isn't it?
Letting a girl push me away and having her protect me
and getting hurt for me
I am not happy about it at all
Please don't do this kind of thing, okay?
Even though
Ahmon's words are harsh
But I can detect
he is concerned for Meidi
It's late
Get in my car
I'll take you home
Ahsen
Please take Meidi home
I'll go with Ahmon
Meidi
If your leg hurt
then take the medication the doctor prescribed
you'll sleep better
I think
I won't be able to sleep tonight
Because I'm so happy
Happy?
I'm happy
Today, Ahmon and I went to eat ice cream
It's super tall
Like 101 that kind of tall ice cream (Cultural: 101 is the tallest building in Taiwan)
We also went to the Old streets in Danshui
We talked about many things
I didn't like gums
but I had them today
I was blowing bubbles with them
If you went home with an injury
your parents would be concerned
Right
Should we come up with an explanation
so they won't blame Ahmon
Okay
I'll explain to Meidi's parents
Qi Yue
I'll be going
Byebye
Can you stop meddling?
But with Meidi getting injured
I can't help being worried
Why did you have to bring me up?
You don't have to talk this way
I did something you are not happy about
I asked Ahsen to help
because he can be trusted
and he is more mature than us
Not again?
Whenever things concern you
I'll be more nervous than usual
more worried
more confused than usual
Because I care about you
Whenever things concern you
I'll be more nervous than usual
more worried
more confused than usual
Because I care about you
Did you know
when Meidi gone to your rescue
how worried I was
I am so scare you'll be moved by her action
I am more scared
Scare that you and Ahsen's past
will steal you away
Hello
Mom
Hold on
Ahmon
Phone
Grandma is looking for you
Grandma's call
She already knew about Meidi's injury
Hello
What?
I have a bad feeling about this
Why?
Tell her family to take her home
Hello
Wait
What did Grandma say?
Because she feels apologetic to Meidi's parents
because Meidi got injured while she was with me
So, I should be responsible to take her home
Then please do so
With what happened
her parents being worried
is matter of fact
Then our Xiao Yueyue need to go home on her own
There is nothing we can do
You are more independent
So you need to lend Ahmon
to the cute Meidi
Xiao Yue
When you and Ahsen went to the old home, did anything happen?
Did the sweet feelings you have for Ahsen
all come back to you?
I waited for a long time
Today, you went out with you little girlfriend
reminiscing old times
So...
Did you have the courage to profess your love to her?
Sort of
Then...
did you get an answer?
I don't know
Don't know?
Because a minor accident happened
we couldn't continue our conversation
Then before you get your answer
I would like to tell you my decision
What do yo mean?
I know next Wednesday is Qi Yue's birthday
So from this point on
to that day
I will not see you
Because I don't want to influence your decision
But after that day
which is Thurday
begining with the first second of midnight
I'll give you a whole day
a total of 24 hours
I want you to think it through
Think it through
if we will have a future
If we have
I believe
you will show me your sincerity
You will want me to stay
I don't understand
It's not you don't understand
it's you don't want to understand
From a friend to a lover
I have waited too long
If after the 24 hours
you still insist on not wanting to understand
then I'll understand
I'll not have anymore expectation from you
Ahsen
Translated by: --- Kumaxell 08/24/2005 ---
Subtitle by: Chimie