~ Exchange a seed for a dream ~
~ The rules are so simple ~
~ Choose bliss instead of suffering ~
~ Flower fragrance seeps into the soul, dissolving pain ~
~ That way needs your courage ~
~ If you're willing to pay hardship ~
~ you may escape numbness for fulfilment ~
~ The richness of lies ~
~ can't match the warmth of two hands ~
~ Aloneness is freedom, but without you ~
~ it's merely waiting ~
- Isn't Chen Hai Jie warm-hearted? - You like him?
This is Siren. Its owners die by 35.
- Where is it? - Ehime, Shikoku, Japan.
It's in Ehime, like Alice.
If I get a chance, I'll come back to you.
I have no parents.
Let's go see this cursed violin.
Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
Hey! Hurry up.
You did this on purpose.
What? It's your job.
Yes, but Hai Jie can help.
Oh, okay. I'll help.
No. We're going different places.
We're off to Ozu to find Mr Enoshima Makoto.
We'll meet you 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 thinking of it, why not do it?
If you find her, congrats.
If you don't, time to let go.
I don't want to see a grown man in a fog each day,
thinking he's a hardy hero. Right, Die Fei?
I want to see Alice.
Hai Jie, I'll go with you.
Let's go.
You're my assistant.
You're not here to watch a reunion.
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.
Come in.
Please.
Ask if you need anything.
Thank you very much.
- Please. - OK.
- Take care. - 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-ke?
Ehime-ken.
It's Ehime Prefecture.
There's a long coastline,
hot springs, a tram...
and friendly people.
One day if you go to Matsuyama, Ehime,
go and pray at the shrine.
When I was small,
I went to the shrine a lot
to tell the gods my wishes.
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 came for Siren.
Master Enoshima Makoto is the real owner of Siren.
Although Master understands violins well, he never plays Siren.
Master wants to find someone who could control Siren
and make it not keep silent.
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 accurate, superb skill.
That means...
I'm sorry to let you go back with nothing.
I don't know how you appeared
or when you'll disappear.
I know. In future if I'm gone,
play the violin; 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.
Your Paganini was the best I heard anyone play.
I let you see wonders today.
Yes! The unbeatable He Ting Yu got stymied today.
Must you discuss it.
Maybe it is a cursed violin.
It's lucky you lost. Think openly.
C'mon. Toast no bad Siren fate.
Don't show that face, OK? How can I eat?
I'll treat you to a meal. Next chance might be in 100 years.
That scary violin isn't worthy of you.
Really think so?
I'm comforting you.
I knew it.
That violin sound had magic.
It sucked in my soul.
Right!
How about Enoshima's comment on my playing?
I don't know...I doubt you ever faced such a situation.
It must be hard.
But you only find this tormenting violin interesting, right?
Hey. Think I enjoy torture?
Since you like it so much, let's try!
"I challenge Enoshima! I'll show him."
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 worries me.
I'm treating. That's a rare sight.
Fine by me.
Your face today was laughable.
Treat me to shut me up.
What do you like?
- Meatballs. - Meatballs?
To shut you up.
Please rest. Stop being down.
If you can't sleep, call me to talk.
Relax. You can rush to Hai Jie's side.
Who mentioned him?
I'm sincere.
Aren't you mad about Hai Jie finding Alice?
Why'd I be mad?
If he'd stayed in Taipei, he'd forget Alice.
If he finds her now,
though his chances are slim, you're out.
Good. I'll be happy for him.
What if they meet,
and Hai Jie stays here, or Alice comes to Taiwan?
People in love get married. Isn't that a good ending?
- You hypocrite! - Says who?
Lan Die Fei, love is war, not just being happy.
Or is torture not love?
You like torture, not me!
You're wasting your time!
- Aren't you foolish?! - Goodnight! - I'm not done!
As a prisoner of love, aren't you foolish?!
- Goodnight! - I'm not done!
It's worse if he can't find Alice
and is still blind to your feelings for him!
I know! Isn't that why you brought him?
You want me to embarrass myself.
You detest me that much?
I'm tired. Goodnight.
That wasn't what I wanted to say.
Great. Alice, I'm coming.
Just wait.
Alice's grandparents
had a paper-making factory.
It had all kinds of paper.
Dyed paper, rice paper,
and scented post cards.
Little Alice loved Grandpa's post cards
because she sent them to herself
to feel like she had many friends.
I want to send you post cards.
Really?
I want Osmanthus-scented ones
so I know they're from you.
Osmanthus scent...
Little girl, what's wrong?
Why are you here?
Right, she can't understand me.
Why are you crying alone?
Don't cry.
Hi. I'm Hai Jie.
Do you know, ocean waves...seaweed...
Seal, understand?
I'm Hai Jie. And you?
Who are you?
Alice.
Alice...
Alice!
You're an Alice!
I came to find a girl called Alice.
Do you know a big Alice?
Do you know?
Why are you alone here?
Little girl, where are you going?
Little girl!
Alice!
Thanks for handling it. He should wake soon.
Thanks in advance.
Please have tea.
Your guesthouse will collect you.
I fainted?
You sprained your foot and hit your head.
You fell in the theatre across the street.
I put on a bandage.
Grandma, did you save me?
Thank you, thanks.
Thank you.
Did you see a little girl?
A little girl?
Really? Where is she? She lives here?
Is she your grandchild?
Grandma, do you get what I'm saying?
You probably don't.
I'm still grateful. Thank you.
The car is here.
I'm alright.
I'm fine.
You ended up like this.
I didn't aim to.
- How is it? - It's fine.
- It looks serious. - It's fine. - Be more careful.
We just arrived and you're injured.
Grandma, thank you.
Bye bye.
[Asuka]
My foot's like this; luckily my hand's not hurt,
though it's not super luck.
Yes, you don't play violin with your foot.
It's strange...
There wasn't a deep hole yet I fell.
You heard Alice!
Lan Die Fei.
When you're mad, you're irrational.
She's right. I was clear-headed
until I met Alice; I was mesmerized.
Why's Lan Fei Fei angry?
We couldn't find you,
then we heard you're injured.
She probably worried you were at death's door.
Meat's ready. Eat.
Who dares eat your meat?
Then don't eat my meat.
- Here, Hai Jie. - Thanks.
I'm scared; I'll eat.
It's a shame you missed that beautiful theatre.
We can go again.
Miss, how can he go?
Not him; you and me.
Really? You guys will help?
Why'd I joke? We'll help find Alice
and ask about that child. She may know Alice.
Die Fei, you're great! Let me toast you!
We can't go back empty handed, can we, Concertmaster?
Right, we can't leave with nothing, can we, Concertmaster?
I didn't get round half Matsuyama.
Relax.
We'll help find Alice.
You rest easy.
I'm not going. 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'd he not get it? Did he play badly?
He played a piece and they asked him to leave
so he put on that face.
That's weird.
They said his piece had "contradictions".
Ting Yu's confidence got bombed.
No wonder he's moody.
Does this look good?
Do my arms look thick?
Yes.
What about the pink one?
From the back, it's chunky.
I tried on 10 dresses.
There must be one good one.
Maybe...
you don't suit wedding dresses.
Think that's possible?
Alright.
How about we try out flower girl dresses?
Hey...I didn't agree.
And I won't be a flower girl. How old am I!
Okay, you're my bridesmaid, okay?
Just try on one!
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 left.
Thank you.
Is Alice here?
I don't know.
Thank you.
Excuse me. I'm sorry.
Excuse me.
Is Alice here?
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.
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; Matsuyama isn't small.
How'll we find her in a few days?
- But... - But what?
Not sure why...
I have a feeling Alice will show up.
Maybe in Taipei, or here.
- Or... - Or 10 years later.
Her note said we'll meet again.
However tired I am or however painful it feels,
when I think of that note, I'm confident again.
Chen Hai Jie, go for it!
- Go for it! - Yay!
- Go for it!! - Yay.
What are you doing?
You suddenly look like someone...
You smell so nice!
Goodnight!
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 went to a temple for this.
Would I hand it over?
Relax; it's just a violin and 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 10 years.
I'm still playing it. I just need to play it happily.
Remember my violin suited you?
That's fate.
- Makes sense. - Right!
A lonely violin suits a museum.
How can it be fit company?
Yeah, I guess.
How come your crazy talk makes things simple?
I don't talk crazy. My words test the brain.
There's no food this early.
I'm going to sleep.
You should rest soon.
Goodnight.
Good morning?
Look for directions, Boss.
Shouldn't men help women?
Where are we?
This is Shimanami Kaido Bridge
connecting a lot of islands.
It's spacious and comfy here.
I suddenly feel Siren isn't so important.
We have no fate. I thought too seriously.
Really?
How did Hai Jie talk sense into you?
Isn't it the same stuff? But it's useful.
He puts things clearly. He's exceptional.
His world is more 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.
I only know one way to treat a guy I like.
What way?
Making him happy, hoping he's happy.
- Idiot. - Whatever.
Maybe all people fantasise over what 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 excited.
I hypnotised myself to feel that.
Whenever I play, I do this.
Left me here alone.
Like it?
Don't be mad.
I hypnotised myself to feel it.
Whenever I play, I do this.
Why're you back early? What's wrong?
Want some orange?
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 fierce? She ate dynamite?
Meanie.
You guys fought?
- Where's Lan Die Fei? - Flew off.
Flew off?
When she came back, she flew off with a bang.
Your acting is bad.
What's up with you two?
She locked herself in her room.
Sorry, I didn't help you today.
You changed the subject.
- Let's go for a drink. - Can you walk?
Relax. I'm fine.
I'll ask Die Fei to come. You two worry me.
I can't focus on healing.
Lan Die Fei!
We're going out for food and the hot springs.
Want to come?
Hurry.
Look.
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 suits you.
How'd going out to drink turn into tea?
You might get drunk.
Lan Die Fei isn't here. I can't cope on my own.
Drinking is true to my nature.
Isn't your true nature enough?
That's good. Who likes being fake?
Truth is hard for her to accept.
- What's wrong with her? - What's 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 weird today.
You're like a couple fighting.
Something's going on.
You're both weird today.
You're like a couple fighting.
You're so uptight, even to your good mates.
Fine, I'll tell you.
Mr Enoshima heard my accuracy
but I doubt he heard my confidence.
Normal people can't handle Siren
but I'm confident I can.
Sounding so confident.
You're 'genius violinist' again.
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 missed a step.
I want to conquer that violin.
Even if it's cursed, I want it.
People and violins have fate. My violin suited you.
That's fate.
Maybe all people fantasise
about what they can't have.
Don't get excited.
I hypnotised myself to feel.
You detest me so much?
I didn't mean that.
Master says
contradictions are concealed in your accurate and superb skill.
Here's your order.
Thank you... Bye bye.
I'll help you find 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.
- 'Ocean' your 'head'! (whatever!) - I'm Chen Hai (ocean) Tou (head). - You're mental.
Good morning.
Excuse me. I need a taxi.
- A taxi? - Yes. - Okay!
- One 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 he has considered in these days,
he feels that Siren seems to choose you by itself.
Master decided to give it to you
and hopes you can awake the sleeping Siren
and bring out its true power.
He hopes you can have a chance to 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 easily before you're all prepared.
She can bring you to the top of the world
and also let you see the darkest bottom.
So you got Siren just like that?
I don't know why.
I came here to find her, but you can say Siren found me.
That'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 yeah, I nearly forgot.
The Omiyage (gift bag) I bought has orange cake.
Director Tang, here.
This looks so yummy.
How long can you keep this up?
Can you tell that guy to close the window?
Mr. He, Miss Lan next to me
wants the window closed. Thanks.
Tell Lan Die Fei to reschedule rehearsal.
Ehime delayed practice.
She heard.
You 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.
Feelings need nurturing.
Haste will drag you down.
These are two insurance firm agents.
They'll ask you about Seagull.
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 worked together?
Do you interact a lot?
Absolutely not.
Three months after I started, he initiated a conversation.
Mr. He is Concertmaster.
I'm an admin worker.
Other than giving him his schedule, there's no interaction.
But you just came back from Japan together.
As an assistant, I accompanied him to get a new violin.
What's this to do with the violin?
Sorry, Mr. He.
The last one to touch Seagull could be you or Miss Lan.
We need details.
Oh yes, Mr. He.
Usually you bring the violin.
Why was it different that day?
I was distracted and forgot.
That's why Miss Lan went.
Concertmaster brings 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 car keys?
Me. Sometimes I have to fetch things.
Mr. Tang was with me.
Miss Lan had his keys.
That's right.
If I stole Seagull, I couldn't sell it.
No one said you stole it. What's with you?
I don't like being misunderstood.
We're not discussing who stole Seagull.
What's up with you two?
Let's end it here.
We'll be in touch.
Then I'm going.
Okay, go. Off you go.
Will the claim payout be fast?
The police say reimbursement is no problem.
We're just getting report details.
That's good.
Please hurry.
It's close to our showcase.
We need money for his new violin.
- We understand. - Thanks.
- No need to see us out. - Bye. - Goodbye.
Sorry. I didn't see you.
What had you thinking so hard?
Thinking of Seagull?
Chen Hai Jie?
Or me?
NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW
I love Alice.
That's never changed.
I don't want to see you guys.
Let's go.
I get it.
That kiss... you felt nothing?
- Where's Lisa? - Not here to see me?
What do you want to know?
All Mom's 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 ~