~ 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 ~
I just saw Alice. Hold this.
Will you hide in misery or sing for Hai Jie?
I'll sing for him.
She's Sheng Zi.
I'm dating her.
You're dating Alice?!
No! Alice won't be with you.
I've no reason to stay. I'll move home.
You just worry Hai Jie's unhappy.
You saw he's not unhappy.
Good morning. I'm Itou Seiko.
Hi.
Hi. Are you okay?
Alice visited me today.
So...?
She said she's not Alice.
I did mistake her identity.
They really look alike.
Hai Jie, don't be too upset.
My chest feels suffocated.
If I was Alice,
I'd convince you to move on from the past.
Who is it?
Dad.
I brought breakfast.
Have some soy milk.
It's expensive, right?
Dad.
I'm not thirsty. I'm not.
You're sweating. Drink.
It's free.
Xiao Shu.
I haven't seen you in ages.
Mm.
Have you been alright?
Fine.
I apologise for what happened.
I didn't want to kick you out.
Is there a reason you visited me?
I'm thinking...
didn't you want to study in England?
Why not apply this year?
I don't want to study.
Is it because of that man?
So...
you won't come home?
I'm fine here.
Xiao Shu, listen.
I can provide for you.
Don't make rash decisions you'll regret later.
You think I'm after his money?
I don't mean that.
Then you think he tricked me?
I don't. I just think that man-
He's Tang Jin Cang.
Don't think he doesn't exist!
Because of that man, you backchat me.
His name is Tang Jin Cang.
That man is someone's husband.
Okay, tell me.
Why are you defying me for him?
Taiwan has more men than women.
Please choose an unmarried one.
Is that too much to ask?
You know nothing.
He loves me; I love him.
We love one another.
Nonsense!
If he loves you, he'd be honest in love.
If he loves you, he won't hide you here.
He betrayed his wife; one day he'll betray you.
What love is this?
What do you know?
You only guard the shop and mum's grave.
Have you ever changed?
How do you know love?
I love your mum, alive or dead.
Mum's gone. Where's your evidence of love?
I brought you two up. That's love for her.
You and Die Fei living happily is the evidence.
Okay.
Pack up and come home. Go on!
I won't! No!
You're my daughter.
It's my duty. Go!
Dad!
I'm grown-up. I won't be your daughter.
You...
You don't mean that.
I mean it.
How'd she fall ill? Is it serious?
It all sounds fine, but Grandma is old and frail.
I want to see her.
Do you want me to come too?
Are they still angry at me after so long?
Mum. That's not a good plan.
Oh...
Are you worried they'd be angry?
Yeah...
I didn't tell them about you. It might provoke them.
True. It's too sudden.
- Let's take it slowly. - Yeah.
I'll mention it to them so they can be prepared.
Come next time.
I have something to return to Grandmother.
Is it to do with Dad?
Mm.
It's what your dad left behind.
I shouldn't keep it; can you take it with you?
Okay.
I'll find the ID documents.
[ Target can be retrieved ]
[ Send someone to collect it ]
Thank you.
- You're giving it to me? - Mm.
This now belongs to you.
You could take it to Grandma.
- Can I open it? - You can.
- This is...Dad? - Mm.
I guessed your grandma threw out your dad's things.
These photos are for you.
Look...
Your dad is so handsome.
Don't you want to keep it?
He's here.
He's always been here.
I think of him every day.
Your dad proposed to me with this ring.
I found out later he stole it from home.
This is Grandma's wedding ring
so it's an Ito family heirloom.
I think you should return it to your Grandma.
- Is this all? - Mm. That's all.
Your dad left very little.
That's everything.
Have a safe trip.
Say my hello to Grandma.
Come back soon.
I know.
[ Lan Fei Fei ]
Is that how you pump tyres?
For you.
Thanks!
A plane!
Want to make a wish?
You have it.
- Let's go some place. - Okay.
You're sure she's not Alice?
I wish she was... I thought she was...
She isn't.
How do you know? Aren't they identical?
I kissed her...
And she pushed me away.
She's not Alice
but Alice can come back.
Maybe something held her up.
I won't give up waiting.
She said we'd meet again.
And you? Don't you mind?
Me? Mind what? Alice?
Sheng Zi is He Ting Yu's girl.
Why will I mind Sheng Zi?
She doesn't mind my living with him.
I don't get it. He Ting Yu obviously likes you.
- How can he date her? - Please! How's he like me?
I'm not a girl to him! That's how I live there.
But if you think it's weird, I can move out,
even if I must quit this job...
His girlfriend's fine with it. How can I comment?
It's good He Ting Yu has you. Keep helping him.
You're so generous.
Hello?
What's wrong?
Tang Jin Cang...left.
Left? He went home?
He went to Hong Kong.
He went to Hong Kong now?
Relax; he'll be back.
He promised to see dad with me.
He phoned me and just left.
You've been together for months.
You should know him. Wasn't he always like this?
Past is past, now is now. It's not the same.
You want to be Mrs. Tang with this weak image?
- Get up! Wash your face. - Don't pull me.
Come on. Hurry.
Don't pull me. You're seriously...
Wash your face.
You're disappointed now
but it was your choice.
You're in a triangle so accept it.
What about Dad?
He must mad at me.
I said I don't want to be his daughter.
Aren't you out of line?
How could you say that?
Dad must be so sad.
Okay. Stop crying.
I'll see how he is tomorrow.
Okay. Don't cry.
Didn't you get his things? Where's the stuff?
It's this wooden box.
You think I'm stupid?
Lisa King said Itou Hirozo only left this box.
That's it.
I'm going to Japan.
Let me go.
I'm warning you.
Don't test my patience.
Your grandma's health hasn't been good.
Talk to her.
Hello?
Hello, Grandma.
Fumi dear?
My health's fine.
Sasaki sent me medicine.
I'm thankful.
When are you coming home?
I'm waiting for you.
I miss you, Grandma.
but work delayed me.
I must stay longer.
I'm well. I'll think of a way to...
I just want my stuff.
Dad, I'm home.
Mm.
Dad, you're going out?
Can you come with me?
Is it today? I forgot.
I'll pack this.
Let's go.
Dad! You're driving?
Sure. I just bought this.
But you haven't driven for 20 years.
Talk in the car. Let's go.
Please! I have a licence.
Relax. I won't forget how to drive.
I thought you stopped driving because of Mom.
I always miss your mom, especially recently.
I've been thinking about you two.
That car trip song you used to sing...
How do you sing it?
It goes, 'yi bi ya yi yada...'
- You mean 'yi bi ya ya'? - Yeah.
It's...
yi bi ya ya yi bi yi bi ya ya
yi bi ya ya yi bi yi bi ya
yi bi ya ya yi bi yi bi ya ya
yi bi yi bi ya ya yi bi yi bi ya
Yeah!
That's good!
Mom.
Don't you drive?
Yes! I'm really good.
Yeah, your mom is really good.
Your mom gets firsts in everything.
I'll tell you a secret.
I passed the test first go, but it took Dad twice.
Don't embarrass me.
Sorry!
- Mom's great, hey? - Yeah!
Oh, Mom! You drive.
But I've never driven on the highway.
It's safer for dad to drive.
I don't care. I want Mom to drive.
I want Mom to drive. I don't care.
Mom, drive!
The kids are asking.
Drive once. I'll guide you.
Okay.
Yeah!
Mom, go for it.
Xiao Shu.
You're finally here.
Dad and sis disappeared.
Why'd dad close the shop?
I can't contact them by phone.
Why don't you open up?
I left home without keys.
How can they both not answer?
Don't worry.
Maybe Uncle Lan took a day off.
A day off?
Dad's never taken a day off.
That's why I'm worried.
You're scared your dad suicided?
Hey! Don't say bad things!
- Die Fei! - Dad!
Die Fei, can you hear us?
Dad, are you in there?
- Uncle Lan! - Dad!
- I'll find a locksmith. - Okay.
Go for it!
Mom, go for it.
- When I'm driving, be quiet. - Okay.
Mom...
Honey...
Sir, wait here.
It's your fault!
What if Mom dies?
I always thought Mom died because of me.
I thought it was my fault Mom died.
If I hadn't whinged at her,
she wouldn't have died.
Why are you smiling?
What a coincidence!
I thought it was my fault
you two lost your mom.
I could never undo my wrong.
I always think
if I hadn't driven you two,
if I hadn't let her drive,
or if I hadn't stopped the car on the roadside so she...
So whose fault is it?
Why don't we ask your mom?
See who she blames.
She'd better tell us!
It'd be good if she can talk to us.
It's opening.
Thank God, no gas smell.
I'll check inside.
I hope you know
I care for Xiao Shu and you.
You're my darling daughters.
I'm not biased.
I just understand Xiao Shu better.
So what's she thinking now?
She's thinking...
she's in love,
she wants me to let her be
but give her my blessing.
- Let's go. - I'll take it.
Oh yes. You didn't explain.
Who are you staying with?
Which nice friend gives you full board?
Not a boyfriend, right?
Or is it that... Hai Lun?
It's Hai Jie.
Dad, I'll be honest.
- Don't be angry. - Okay.
Thanks.
Is there still no news?
I don't know who else to call.
We have no relatives.
Where do I go?
I'm a bad daughter.
I lied to Dad I had English tuition to study overseas.
I lied that I passed the English Test and applied to a college.
I'm such a liar.
Hey, they're here.
Dad!
Dad! I'm sorry, sorry.
What's wrong?
Oh.
Xiao Shu looked for you all day.
Why's your phone off?
I left it at home to charge.
Why were you anxious?
Where have you been?
It's Mom's birthday. We went to the columbarium.
Right. I forgot Mom's birthday.
I'm sorry, sorry.
Okay. It's alright.
Aren't we back?
Souvenir d'un lieu cher - Tchaikovsky
This city is too bright.
The stars lose brightness.
Yeah. We're like that.
When we can't shine,
we hide in this city to catch its brightness.
What's wrong?
- Isn't a family reunion good? - Yeah.
Today I finally understood...
I didn't cause my Mom's death.
It's just that...
I feel emptier after finding out.
So you based life on guilt?
Who'd base life on guilt?
Then why are you empty?
Because I don't know who I am
or what I can do.
I'm unlike you and Ting Yu.
You two stars shine by yourselves.
I can only catch light from you.
Die Fei, do you know
you're a really warm person?
Your whole family is.
People with you feel they don't live in a cold city.
Really?
Of course it's true.
You're always encouraging me.
Don't think my babbling means I don't understand.
Believe me.
One day you'll shine like stars.
I'll see you sparkle with my own eyes.
I'll let you see it for sure.
I most want to share it with you.
Hai Jie.
I... I...
I...
[ He Ting Yu ]
He's looking for you. You won't answer?
I want to say something.
I'll get another bottle.
You keep mentioning Alice.
Maybe you don't realise...
Your boss is anxious.
Answer first.
What?
- You took that long to answer me? - What is it?
Where are you?
I'm at Chen Hai Jie's house.
What do you want?
I'm hungry. You manage my meals.
- Come back. - Call pizza delivery, not me!
I don't want take-away.
I want sushi from downstairs. You've got an hour to buy it.
I'm hungry. You manage my meals.
- Come back. - Call pizza delivery, not me!
I don't want take-away.
I want sushi from downstairs. You've got an hour to buy it for me.
Why's he so unreasonable?
Okay, you better leave. Go.
Wait! Never mind him.
Talk next time.
He's waiting.
Take care.
If I were Alice,
I'd urge you to move on
from the past. It's not good.
Will you hide and sing in misery
or sing for Chen Hai Jie?
I want to sing for him.
I want him to see me
and focus on me.
Must you be like this?
Weren't you off to Japan? Why are you in a hotel?
I am going to Japan, but I need to settle things.
Chen Hai Jie...
I made it clear I'm not whom he's looking for.
It's you. I haven't said goodbye.
Here. A toast to you.
Thanks.
When I saw you play violin, I was touched.
I played well that day because of Siren.
What's Siren?
My violin.
Seagull left; Siren came.
The first time I played it,
I couldn't control it.
Sometimes I feel Siren can call anything for me.
And sometimes
I feel it will take away everything I own.
You don't seem to be describing a violin.
It's like describing a lover.
My violin is closer than a lover.
It's like a part of me.
Losing it means I lose focus on living.
But Seagull left and Siren came.
You don't know.
Instrument and musician
are like a kite.
A kite and its flier can't be told apart.
Okay, I don't get it.
I'm a clueless bad girl.
That's not it.
You're saying I'm ignorant.
Fine. Tomorrow I go to Japan.
We won't see each other again.
Satisfied?
Tell me, are you Alice?
I told you I'm not.
Is there a problem?
Airport Terminal 2, please.
Japan - Ehime Prefecture - Matsuyama
I'm back.
Grandma. I'm home.
- Grandma. - You're home, Fumi.
It's so good you're back.
Good to be home.
- Have some tea. - Thank you.
Oh yeah, Grandma.
This is Taiwan's pineapple cake.
- So yummy. - Thank you.
Are you well?
Do you have checkups?
Xiao Jian has been with me everyday.
So don't worry.
Last time you phoned me,
you couldn't come home.
Why are you home?
Is it okay? Did something happen?
Nothing much.
I got homesick.
If I'm with you, I'm fine.
Do you have new colleagues?
What's wrong?
In the two or three months you've been away in Taiwan,
people came from Tokyo
and praised our pretty stationery.
Those customers even took a photo with me.
Did they give you trouble?
No problems.
Everyone was friendly.
Is that so? That's a relief.
Where'd you buy this ring?
I bought it in Taipei.
Here. The design is lovely.
It seems familiar.
Did you once have a ring like this?
Your grandpa saved for a long time
to buy me a wedding ring.
Where is it now?
Your dad took it.
He proposed with it to your Mom.
Your dad proposed to me with this ring.
Your dad stole it from home.
Since your parents aren't here, I'm not sure
where the ring is.
Are you hungry?
I'll cook.
- No, I'm fine, Grandma. - No problem.
Hey, Grandma...
I...think I saw Mom.
Hey, Grandma.
Mm?
I...think I saw Mom.
Why'd you only arrive now?
The meeting is over.
I want to talk to you.
How about later?
It's business hours now; I have a lot to do.
Do we need to talk right now?
I must talk to you now
or I can't stand it.
Not now! Be good?
You treat me well
and give me a lot of things.
But I realised
that's not what I want.
Xiao Shu.
Right now isn't a good time.
I know you're serious.
We're happy together
but I can't face my dad.
We can't avoid it any longer.
We'll face this problem together.
I really love you.
I'll do what you say.
But if Dad won't accept us,
I don't know how to go on.
I'm not happy at all.
Please meet Dad with me?
I'm sorry. I'm interrupting.
Xiao Shu, can you help me-
It's okay.
I won't take long to talk.
Honey.
Say it to me at home.
Don't bother. You're busy.
I came to give you this.
This is...
What you wanted.
[ Application for Divorce ]
Miss Lan. Please walk me out?
- Miss Tong... - That was...-
You first.
I don't have much to say.
Mr. Tang is easily irritated.
Please be considerate of him.
- Do you have a pet? - What?
He has allergies and asthma; vaccuum every day.
Great. I can finally have a cat.
Xiao Shu.
It's late. Are you hungry?
I'll make you food.
Dad, no need.
Keep on doing that.
I came to tell you
Tang Jin Cang divorced his wife.
Really?
I won't ask your blessing
but this news can comfort you.
And I apologize for things I said to you.
I'm sorry.
Dad.
You take care of yourself.
I'll look after myself.
Don't worry.
Honey?
Right now I'm going to where you proposed to me,
to farewell the past.
Then I'll look ahead.
Okay.
Take care.
I will. Goodbye.
If there's a chance,
I'll find you.
Alice
It's moving.
It's really moving!
Honey.
Your watch finally works.
Did you see?
Dad. Why aren't you asleep?
- You're still working on Mom's watch? - I finally fixed it.
Really?
Look.
Die Fei.
Give this watch to your sister.
Tell her when she looks at it,
she'll think of us.
No matter what,
we'll always be here
to support her. Alright?
- Okay. I'll go tomorrow. - Good.
Director Tang, I'm unwell.
I can't joke or practise or play. I must go.
He mightn't come back.
What's up with Chen Hai Jie?
Come in.
Huh? Why's it you? Where's Director?
What's up?
He wanted to talk to me about Ting Yu.
He went out on business.
Really?
I'm hungry. Let's eat.
Okay. You treat me.
Fine.
I want to give you a big make-over.
Am I that ugly?
No. Just any passer-by.
That plain?
Have confidence. You're in special training.
You might be among stars.
Tang Jin Cang will promote your appeal.
Make-over...
A make-over won't do it.
Please, you should place your affections elsewhere.
I tried to tell Chen Hai Jie several times.
But I think he's avoiding it.
What are you saying?
You think he knows?
Of course he knows.
A stranger would see it. How won't he know?
He probably pretends not to know because...
Say it! Why?!
Because he doesn't like me, and can't see me embarrass myself?
So embarrassing. I'm embarrassed.
Okay, enough.
Stop overthinking.
Put effort into your debut.
Once you're a big star, Chen Hai Jie will focus on you.
Oh right.
He probably forgot my debut.
Maybe after you're a big star, you won't like Hai Jie.
You'll like someone better looking or more talented
or less crazy than him!
So focus on singing.
Just worry about now.
I won't pressure you
but Ketagalan is in a rut.
Its destiny is in your hands.
Leave it to me.
I'll work hard!
Dad!
What?
I don't come home often.
I sat here sighing half the day. Can't you show concern?
Your pathetic expression says you were dumped.
Home is a warm harbour.
Why can't I feel the love?
Harbour?
Aren't you leaving in a few days?
No.
I'll stay a while.
Stay a while? You can do that?
The orchestra allows that?
What about the orchestra?
I want to rest.
Are you sick?
You're not!
So why rest? Do your mom and I take a break?
So young; all you do is rest.
Once you lie down (die), take a good rest!
Darn kid.
Normally you barely speak; now you said too much.
There's nothing wrong with a few days' rest.
Why are you back?
I came to see Teacher.
What's this?
Proposal for 'Garden of Dreams'?
I'll hold a competition...
A big contest
for all young men and women
to choose our girl out of thousands.
Isn't that risky? What if she loses?
You're not confident in her?
Why's it so complicated?
This draft proposal makes me tired.
But you're not tired giving her lessons?
It needs my input; her own efforts won't work.
It's important to package her.
You believe in marketing, right?
Will it succeed with no negative effect?
You two are speaking over me.
Just focus on singing. Let professionals handle it.
What if it fails?
I haven't trained long; I have errors.
Aren't we too rash?
Isn't the budget too big?
You're so annoying.
Calm down a bit.
This involves me! I'll be judged onstage.
Okay.
Didn't you write several songs for 'Garden of Dreams'?
Die Fei, it's extraordinary.
Ting Yu never wrote musicals, but he wrote you several songs.
It means you're his muse, his inspiration.
Nothing so extravagant.
I wanted to compose; like throwing up.
Gross! I'm not your trash bin.
You're just a bit better than trash.
'Just a bit better than trash'?
I've never sung in public; I might get stage fright.
You only sing for one guy, but he won't come back.
What do you mean?
Your love is pathetic.
Hai Jie went to his hometown.
You had no guts to say your feelings; so how can you sing?
What's so hard?
Just say, "Don't go, I like you." How hard's that?!
Don't broadcast it.
If you aren't our singer, who cares!
You're like Hai Jie.
You can't say your feelings; he can't play because of a woman.
What's music to you two?
I misjudged him, and you too!
Leave! Annoying to death.
Ting Yu.
NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW
Teacher, I'm returning your violin.
I play and think of her.
In your heart, what's music?
Grandma!
If you get X-seed, I won't mind anything else.
You came to avenge her.
This anger won't leave you.
Did you suspect she's not your daughter?
This contest will select the 'Garden of Dreams' star.
It's Ketagalan's biggest production.
You go.
You quit lessons?
Figure yourself out.
It's rigged?! Who is it?
It's a former Ketagalan worker.
~ 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 ~