"Wanting to Love" by Ding Dang
♫ The goddess is cutely lazy ♫
♫ Her ups and downs are just too cute ♫
♫ Whatever schemes there are, let's be crazy together ♫
♫ Why get to the point of a showdown? ♫
♫ Why don't we just forget it? ♫
♫ I don't want it ♫
♫ It's not worth it ♫
♫ I just want to be in love ♫
♫ I don't want love for love ♫
♫ The harm from being single is high ♫
♫ The heavens rarely bring about endings ♫
♫ I just want to be in love ♫
♫ I want to be dazed ♫
♫ Weird spirits please get away from me ♫
♫ Found my ideal partner ♫
♫ I just want to be in love ♫
♫ I don't want love for love ♫
♫ The harm from being single is high ♫
♫ The heavens rarely bring about endings ♫
♫ I just want to be in love ♫
♫ I want to be dazed ♫
♫ Weird spirits please get away from me ♫
♫ Away from Cloud 9 ♫
Episode 10
Subtitles brought to you by the Singers of Love Team @ Viki
It's not good to drink so early in the morning.
Hey, miss, I purposely came here to bring you
these elderly mental health books.
Fine, you don't need to thank me
and you nag about my drinking.
Fine, if that's the type of friend you are.
I'm just worried about you that's why I don't want you to drink.
Here, drink some of this health tea.
Yes.
Hey, let me ask you, do you not want to go home?
I have to come here to Living Happiness #1 to find you.
Is this place for you to live happy or for the elderly to live happy?
Ai yo, there's no difference since it's just me.
Being here or at home is all the same.
It doesn't matter as long as I am happy.
Very good. If you have something that you want to do, you won't be so bored.
No wonder your smile has been especially brilliant, especially real.
Then I won't worry.
Right, I want to ask you,
does Gao Ding Ya still live next door?
Yes, why?
Gao Mama came to see me and said that she's worried about him.
She said that Gao Ding Ya promised her
that he loves women.
That's he's not a homosexual.
If Ding Ya loves women,
then him and Xiao Quan...
I know. Gao Mama knows too.
And she saw the video.
But, she also believes her son
would not lie to himself.
So she can't figure out what's going on.
If Ding Ya likes women,
then isn't he deceiving Xiao Quan's feelings?
I don't think he's that type of person.
Anyway, this situation has been a mystery.
So Gao Mama is also very annoyed.
She asked me to confirm if Ding Ya really likes men
or women.
This should really be confirmed.
Or Xiao Quan will be in the dark. That's too sad.
Eh, this situation,
if you need any of my help
just tell me.
Alright. Then let's work together
and find out Gao Ding Ya's preference.
But if Gao Ding Ya really likes women,
then what?
From a friend's position,
I would tell Xiao Quan the truth.
Then, stay by his side and comfort him.
Tell him that the next guy will be even better.
Didn't the weather report say that it's going to warm up?
It's still better to have it on to prevent getting a cold.
It looks like you're full of inspiration right now.
You've even forgot when work time has ended.
Of course.
I actually had two less
cans of beer.
Do you know to ask Director Xu for such a request
takes how much courage
and guts?
Looks pretty good.
Looks pretty good?
My inspiration is exploding like a fountain and you're saying it "looks pretty good"?
Aren't you too strict on yourself?
Didn't you say you were very capable?
Of course! Who can be as capable as me?
Hey, fine. Seriously speaking,
what color background are we using for the spokesperson's poster this time?
At this time, everyone is probably off work already.
Ding Ya is still here? How am I going to talk to Xiao Quan?
Ding Ya is here, need to find a way to make him leave
How come you're here?
I came to bring you some cookies.
Whoa. Wow. Come in.
Ai ya, that's a lot. It's already after working hours and you still brought over your cookies.
That's right. I made too many and thought I'd bring them over for everyone.
That way when you leave work
you would have some snacks.
Women...they are so careful and considerate.
Here's your coffee.
Be careful it's hot.
These are so good.
This Xiao Qian girl,
not only is her person beautiful, her hands are even more beautiful.
Such sweet talk.
You made cookies again. Do you have something that's bothering you?
There was a small problem,
but a small problem
is fine after making cookies.
You guys still haven't finished working?
We're almost finished. We were discussing the poster's background color.
You guys live together and work together.
Stuck together for 24 hours.
Your relationship must be really good.
Of course.
The relationship between Xiao Quan and I is
like chocolate.
It's so intense that it can't be melted.
He has me in his heart.
- And my heart has him. - That's enough. That's enough.
You're really...
What I said was all from the heart.
So carefree and dramatic. What sincerity is that?
Thank you for your cookies.
But we still have things to discuss.
We won't be getting off work that soon so...
Oh, that's right.
I am just here to give you cookies.
There's nothing else.
And if I stay here I might disturb your work.
That's right.
Did Yi Qing find a solution yet?
Hello. Xia Yi Qing?
How do you have my number? My mom gave it to you?
Sure. I can talk.
Hey, is there something you'd like to tell me?
And you don't want Ding Ya to know?
Wow, you can guess this?
If you want to talk, hurry and talk. He will be back soon.
Actually, I have a few questions for you.
Well...if, and I'm saying if...
there's a day that you find out that the person you love really doesn't love you
and your feelings were a just a big misunderstanding.
How would you feel?
It's possible that he does love you,
but he also loves someone else at the same time.
Would you call this cheating?
Love someone else?
Yes. And before when you lost your love, how were you like?
Would you go drinking? Partying?
Or have a one night stand?
Why are you suddenly asking this?
Oh, I'm asking for a friend.
Recently my friend's relationship has a problem
- Friend?- Yes! My friend.
She's a girl.
Jiang Xiao Qian, you're very strange today.
Is there something you're hiding from me?
We are old friends.
Don't keep everything inside yourself, just talk to me.
There's nothing I'm hiding from you.
You were just talking about cheating and falling in love with someone else...
Hey...it can't be that your husband has another woman?
What?
Do you need me to go talk to him?
No, it's no my husband. How could it be my husband.
My husband has no problem. It's really my friend's problem.
- My friend's problem. - Okay.
Don't get upset. I know it's your friend's problem. Alright, okay.
It's not...it's not me! It really is my friend!
Alright, I know. You are asking for advice for your friend, right?
Ah forget it. I'm leaving.
Jiang Xiao Qian.
Xu Tong, what do you want?
Even if you want to appear in every scene,
there are different scenarios.
There's no need to use them all on me.
Stop complaining.
Why are you quitting the group?
It's still the same. We don't get along.
So it's a contest now?
Okay then. I also know how to do it too.
Ways which can be spoken of are not the eternal way.
Miss, that's not an idiom.
It's the first line of Confucius' Scripture of the Way and its Virtue.
Anyway, it's an old saying.
Is there a need to be so specific about it?
It's not being specific. There is a huge difference, alright?
Even melancholy.
The English word's origins are from the Greek word for grief.
But there's still some difference.
If you want to go into details,
then according to the Kubler-Ross model,
grief can be split into 5 parts.
Never mind. Talking to someone as shallow as you about this
doesn't bring any satisfaction, and
I will not be in the group.
And I will never agree to performing in your
childish drama.
Quitting... You need to go through me.
I am the boss of the group.
What I say counts.
Your performance and mine
are obviously worlds apart.
Can we stop making things difficult for each other?
The group was set up painstakingly by you.
Quitting... Don't you find it a shame?
Let's have a contest. If you win,
the feud between us will be gone.
You can take back the leadership.
And I will listen to you.
And act any part you decide on.
Then if... I lose?
If you lose, then you have to listen to me.
And stay in the group.
And also, apologise.
Then what are we competing on?
We are competing on this.
Firecrackers?
♫ I just want to be in love, I want to be dazed ♫
♫ Weird spirits please get away from me, Away from Cloud 9 ♫
In the dead of night, there was no one.
You invited me here specially.
Don't tell me you have something up your sleeves.
You're right. I have a purpose.
I talked to Xiao Qian already. She will take care of He Xiao Quan.
I'm taking care of you. She likes to beat around the bush.
I like to be straightforward.
You like to be straightforward?
Be careful of falling rocks.
I'm joking. Why are you so serious?
You can't joke about this.
I hope you can answer me truthfully.
There can't be any lies.
Alright, ask me.
Before I ask you questions, I need to be clear that
your responses involve a mom's frame of mind.
If you are about her, respect her,
and don't lie to her.
Alright. Ask me anything you want.
Ok, then let's start.
You told Gao Mama that you like women.
- Is that real?- Yes, it's real.
Is the video of you and He Xiao Quan kissing real?
It's real.
- Are you bisexual? - No.
Your responses have been all truthful with no lies.
Yes.
Ok, I understand.
Like this you understand?
Since everything you said was the truth,
the reason is simple.
You love women and you are not bisexual.
And the video with He Xiao Quan
could be a misunderstanding.
It could show that your relationship is very good.
But all these inferences
would be if you didn't tell me any lies.
If the FBI were to hire you,
then there definitely wouldn't be any unsolved cases.
Can I ask you another question that is unrelated?
Sure. Ask.
Does He Xiao Quan like men or women?
He of course likes women.
Or else how could he be Jiang Xiao Qian's ex-love?
Oh, I understand.
That's why earlier in the office Jiang Xiao Qian was acting so strange.
She must have been worried that I like women
and thought that I was deceiving Xiao Quan's feelings.
Your inference is pretty accurate.
What?
Now all the misunderstandings have been cleared up,
but I have another problem.
What's the problem?
You will definitely tell my mom what you found.
And my mom, in order to verify that you're correct,
will continue to help me find a girlfriend.
Say... Isn't this very troublesome?
I can only say that this is on you.
Who told you and He Xiao Quan to act like that?
Aren't you being too heartless?
Since we're friends, just do good until the end and help me.
Help you with what?
Be my girlfriend.
So whoever hits the red star wins?
Do you know how to play? Put the firecracker in the water pipe
and then face the target,
light it, and fire.
This is not that hard. Of course I can.
I'll tell you first,
I've been playing this since I was young.
I was always number one.
Then let me also tell you,
when I was a soldier, I always got the highest scores at target practice.
Then let's go.
Ugh!
What are you laughing at?
How weird! How come I can't hit the target today?
There's definitely foul play!
Why is it like this?
Are you kidding me?
The last one is broken.
Sorry! It's all our fault.
So then I win.
It doesn't count. You didn't make it yet.
The last firecracker... My theatre troupe's future and fate
is all on you. Amen.
I got it! I won! I won!
Did you see? I won!
Yes. You won.
That...So what you just said,
that from now on I get to decide on the performances,
is true?
The phrase if you agree to a bet, you must accept to lose,
I know what that means.
So you won't have any complaints.
As a member of the theater troupe,
of course I will.
Except what you says goes.
How come you don't look like you believe me?
Just a little...
I feel like getting back the position
was a little too easy.
Then let's compete again.
Compete on something else.
No, I have nothing to gamble.
No need. So can I leave now?
Right now?
You're the one who said if you're willing to bet, you have to be willing to lose.
Since we've already decided the winner and loser,
I have no reason to stay.
There is no need.
But I was the one that brought you here.
So I need to take you back to where you were.
This is called starting what you finish.
Then please tell me the reason why I can't leave.
When I bought the firecrackers,
the shopkeeper gave me a sparkler.
I want to play with that before leaving. Is that okay?
Or do you think that I have to send you home right now?
Okay, sparklers go out real fast. It shouldn't take too long.
Then do you want to play too?
- If you're in a hurry, two people playing is faster.- Fine.
Then have you played sparkler engravings?
What? Sparkler engravings...?
I'll teach you.
Engravings...?
♫ Here, fluttering around in the air. Isn’t it great? ♫
♫ Sliding down the rainbow. Hang on tight! ♫
It's been so long since someone's played this with me.
♫ You & me. It’s just you & me ♫
Hurry up. Stand up. I'll take a picture for you.
♫ Holding hands ♫
♫ Together, in sweetness ♫
♫ While time stops for a moment ♫
Actually, when he smiles, he's pretty cute.
Why does he have to be stiff all the time, and push people away?
♫ Let everyone on earth ♫
♫ be envious ♫
♫ A small step from Armstrong ♫
♫ Is a big step for humans ♫
♫ Let’s take one more step ♫
♫ Shall we?, Love~ I love you baby ♫
Has no one told her
that her smile now is very natural
and sincere? Compared to her artificial expression,
it's 100 times better.
♫ If I fall on my knees suddenly ♫
♫ And loudly ask ♫
♫ Baby, are you willing? ♫
♫ Shall we? ♫
♫ Love ~ I love you baby ♫
♫ Even under water ♫
♫ we can breathe ♫
♫ I just want to be in love, I want to be dazed ♫
♫ Weird spirits please get away from me, Away from Cloud 9 ♫
Jiang Xiao Qian, really...
Why can't she just tell me if she has a problem?
She just goes back and forth.
She left without saying anything.
Doesn't she know that cliffhangers are the things I hate the second most?
Then what's the thing you hate most?
During university, it was final exams.
Right now it's failing a case.
What's made you so happy?
Oh? How did you know?
Because you didn't change out of your shoes.
Oh!
Xiao Kang.
Catch.
Thanks.
So what's made you so happy?
Brother, let me tell you. I've gotten back the power of director!
What do you mean you got back directing power?
Aren't you the group's leader?
Actually, the theater group was able to survive
and keep it's practice space
was all because of the director that was sent by Hua Xia Original Works.
That director is President Xu's daughter, Xu Tong.
Xu Tong?
Ah! It's the girl that you thought had a lot of room to improve on her acting, Miss Xu?
Yes. When she first arrived, she wanted us to change our performance
to romance.
"The Bossy President is in Love With Me".
How could I accept that?
No wonder you got drunk and watched those romance short films.
If I'm not drunk, then I would want to hit myself against a wall while watching it.
I even wanted to leave the group!
Alright. Now the problem has been solved.
So no wonder you're so happy you forgot to change your shoes.
Here.
Aiya...
Also, to get me to stay,
she bet the directing role
and we competed hitting the target with fireworks.
Hitting targets with fireworks? You were afraid of setting of fireworks when you were younger.
Brother, for dreams, men can overcome their fears.
The point is I won.
She lost because of an unexpected event. I was surprised by that.
Congratulations. Cheers.
Cheers.
I'm home.
I'm so thirsty, is there any water?
Hey... That's...
Welcoming rain after a long drought...
If you want some, get it yourself.
It was in my path.
Uh...I'm going to go to my room first. I won't disturb you.
Uh...
Hey, wait a minute. What do you mean you won't disturb us?
You don't still think that I'm your sister-in-law?
Huh? You're the sister-in-law?
I always thought that you were the sister-in-law.
Really?
So you're the sister-in-law?
There is nothing between us. He Xiao Kang.
Hey, why are you being like this? We are brothers.
Who's paying attention to you?
He Xiao Kang.
You didn't tell mom and dad about this did you?
How is that possible? How would I talk to them about this?
Go to your room and stare at the wall and reflect for 30 minutes. Upside down.
Hey! This isn't my fault.
Everyday I see you cover him with a blanket.
And earlier too, you let him drink your beer. Isn't that like a kiss?
Keep talking and I'll add another half hour.
Hmm?
Alright, Xiao Quan don't be like this. It's just a misunderstanding. Your little brother didn't do it on purpose.
You can accompany him.
I'm suddenly so tired. I'm going to sleep.
Alright. Let me put my stuff away and wash the dishes. Then I'll go.
You even 'cheers' with me earlier.
Oh!
You think that everything's okay if you pretend to sleep or play dead?
Pissing me off.
It hurts a lot.
Good that you know it hurts.
For real?
Good thing I was sleeping on my stomach.
Yeah, going through a breakup must be hard.
He Xiao Quan's situation... If Yi Qing and I can do something about it, we will.
Don't worry. I will act as I can to avoid them saying we're worrying too much.
What about you? How have you been? Has work been busy?
Hello, hubby.
Hubby?
You didn't fall asleep did you? Hello?
Did he really fall asleep?
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Hubby, you must be tired from work.
Thank you for your sacrifices for our family.
Remember, before you leave the house in the morning, you must eat the vitamins I bought you.
Also drink more water.
And eat more vegetables and fruits.
Remember to wear more clothing so you don't catch a cold.
Enough already.
You can't be angry anymore.
Enough. Older brother, I won't do that next time.
There will be a next time, He Xiao Kang?
No, there won't be a next time.
I am absolutely sure now. Older brother and Ding Ya both like women.
In the future, my sister-in-law will also be a woman.
Alright, I'm going to take a bath.
Enough.
Living in one place, isn't it good that we all get along?
It's all your fault.
Yi Qing, what do you want?
Tomorrow? Okay, then I'll go see you tomorrow.
Okay. Bye.
You and Xia Yi Qing... How did you become so close?
Did I not tell you?
Me and her...are dating.
Dating?
Yes. I was just came back from her place.
Gao Ding Ya, do you like her?
Uh... Sure. She's a beautiful woman. Who doesn't like her?
Then...
she agreed to date you?
Please, who am I? I'm Gao Ding Ya.
If I say I want to date, what girl would say no?
No, what I mean is I don't think she's the type to just say yes to you.
What do you mean?
Here. Touch what little conscience you have and think about it.
Xia Yi Qing's standards are so high, so why would she say yes?
Alright, it's because she and I have an agree-
If I let Xiao Quan know,
he would definitely refuse for me and Xia Yi Qing to fake date each other to please my mom.
- But...- You think it's weird too, dont you?
Yes. It is a little weird. Why would she agree to it?
Do you think she wants to to harm me?
Why would she harm you?
Don't you know? Some women believe they're devils of justice.
Their reason for existing is to eliminate the people they consider to be players.
You're a player. There's no doubt about that.
But why would Xia Yi Qing waste her time in punishing you?
Hey! Is that any way to be a friend?
What about this? I'll ask Jiang Xiao Qian for you
and ask her indirectly, okay?
Who do you think I am?
I'm like a eucalyptus tree facing the wind, refined, free and easy. The unrestrained Gao Ding Ya that's endowed with many talents.
Say whatever you want. Just don't let me see you on the local news.
Don't exaggerate.
Actually, I mean, I have a little experience with relationships.
Also, this is something I should do on my own anyway.
That kissing video from before brought you so much trouble.
How could I bother you again?
You're finally saying something sensible.
Anyway, I still don't know how to approach Jiang Xiao Qian.
What happened?
Did you two fight?
Nothing, just a small problem.
She was asking some weird questions and then ran away.
I think it's probably that her relative arrived.
Huh?
Her relative? What relative?
The one that comes once every month. Ding dong.
You're talking about that.
When that comes, it's so troublesome.
The body loses energy, and the spirit loses vitality.
So that relative has also visited you?
Or else how would you know so well? "The body loses energy, the spirit loses vitality."
He Xiao Quan, you're different today. So aggressive.
Let's go one round if you have the guts. I swear I'll blast you.
- Bring it on. - Let's go.
Come on.
Are you sure you can?
Best of three games.
Didn't you say one game?
Bite me. Hurry up. I'll let you go first.
Fine, I'll go first.
Here, here, here. Drink some water.
Drink slowly.
Is this comfortable, Director Xu?
Huh?
It's okay.
I'm used to drinking honey water usually.
Next time I'll prepare it for you.
You probably don't have any money to buy it.
I'll just tell my housekeepers to prepare it.
Oh right. Director Xu, do you have any commands for us today since you came all the way here?
Oh, that's right! You told us about that whole series last time.
"The Bossy President is in Love With Me". I watched the whole series.
Today, no matter which
part you want to start at, I can go along with it immediately if you just say the word.
Da Shu! What you're being now is a traitor! In Japanese, it's
called Uragirimono. Traitor!
Of course not! If Xiao Kang isn't here, the boss is obviously Director Xu.
Who says I'm not here?
Xiao Kang!
How come you're back?
Have you accepted "The Bossy President is in Love With Me"?
How is that possible?
Then how is it you're back? What I'm saying is, how...
I...
Let me ask. Who's the boss?
Xu Tong.
Did you mean it when you said you "admit to defeat" or were you just saying it?
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Morning, Boss.
What is going on?
What's going on isn't important.
What's is important is...number 1: from today onwards
Xu Tong will join our group to practice.
Number 2: we are changing the performance.
Huh? We won't be performing Romeo and Juliet?
Are you really doing "The Bossy President is in Love With Me"?
A Tree's Desire?
This is the script I just finished.
Xiao Kang... you used my name to write this drama. (Note: his name means "tree")
Then the male lead must be me right?
Aiyo! Xiao Kang, why are you such a great person?
You customized such an awesome play for me!
It isn't like that.
It's not me? Then is it Xiao Mao?
Then the tree you wrote about is a beech tree? (Note: The word "Mao" is in beech tree, and is the same character as the one in the girl's name "Xiao Mao")
It's me, it's me, it's me!
It also... isn't.
Here.
Are you up for the challenge?
Me?
Her?
Hey, Boss, how did the situation do a 180 degree turn?
The princess is obediently following your directions.
Also, don't you think the story is cooler than prime-time TV?
What's going on?
You don't need to care about what happened.
As long as everything goes well
and our theater group can continue on, everything will be great.
That is right. But how long do you think she can last in that state?
That's right. What if she thinks we are humiliating her,
and then eliminates our theater group again?
You know that the princess's temper is so huge.
If a volcano erupts,
then wouldn't we be all exterminated like the people in Pompeii?
No way.
Anyway, to know really know a person requires time.
If she can really do as she says, and seriously cooperate,
then it's a good thing for our group.
Besides, we all got together because of the romance genre.
But conversely,
if her enthusiasm is short-lived,
and is still set on being the boss, then I'll continue with the original plan and leave.
This way, our conflict won't affect the group.
Xiao Kang, you can't leave again.
Without you, the theater troupe is like a body without a soul!
Great! Who was it that just was kissing Xu Tong's ass?
I was just trying to express my good will.
It better be good will. Who was kissing up just now? I even saw your dog tail!("Kissing up" is literally translated as "dog legs".)
Do you know how to act as a tree?
Of course I know.
You will definitely be satisfied.
Let me ask you, have you ever heard a tree talk?
I...
Did you know, people say that in this world
only the wind understands the tree's frame of mind.
Why...
Aiya!
You just slowly figure it out.
Good luck.
Hey, you two.
I am going to work first. You take care of her.
No problem.
Remember, come next Thursday to talk to me.
I will prepare some cookies for you.
Alright. Thank you.
Gao Ding Ya.
Agreeing to be your girlfriend doesn't mean you can come in my without knocking.
You told me to come over at this time.
Knocking is a form of courtesy. Should I take you back to elementary school so you can learn it again?
Are you like this with everyone who comes to you for advice?
I just decided, in the future I will treat you like this.
The cadence of a totally savage girlfriend. I'm scared.
Why did you ask me here?
First tell me,
why you agreed to be my girlfriend?
I spent a whole night and still can't figure out why you agreed so easily.
So, you have ulterior motives. Tell me.
- It's because-- I know
you have absolutely no reason to help me. Since you are, there are only two possibilities.
One is you're trying to gain leverage to make me fall in love with you.
The other is you're seizing the chance to hurt me. Which is it?
Neither. I have no need to waste my energy on a slag.
So you think I'm a slag.
Then why are you helping me?
Don't think so highly of yourself.
I did it for Mrs. Gao. I don't want her to keepworrying so much about you, ok?
That's how it is?
That's how it is.
Some people say, when someone is lying
in order to gain trust,
they'll look directly in the other person's eyes to show sincerity.
How do you know that?
I've watched the show "Lie to Me".
I'm really doing it for Mrs. Gao.
It's really for my mom.
But it's also for yourself, right?
For example, if your family tries to set you up, you need a fake boyfriend.
Be honest, then I can help you. It'll be mutually beneficial.
Pick me up after work tonight and you'll understand.
Does it have to be at night?
~ Preview ~ What's she doing?
She won't move an inch.
Boss, the miss is practicing her acting.
Practicing what?
She's a tree.
Why is she going to such extremes to be a tree?
Your face doesn't have clues. Only I understand the feeling of sadness.
"The Mask" by Gary Chaw
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♫ Are you smiling? Are you crying? ♫
♫ I can't see ♫
♫ You want to break free, You want freedom ♫
♫ Aren't you tired? ♫
♫ Your expression, Can you just ♫
♫ let me find some clues? ♫
♫ Don't be afraid, Please hold my hand ♫
♫ Smiling with a mask on ♫
♫ Pretending you're strong, but you're actually more vulnerable ♫
♫ Don't let your face be filled with pain anymore ♫
♫ Just let it go ♫
♫ Let happy tears flow ♫
♫ Have sadness be completely removed ♫
♫ This world is waiting to be inspired by you ♫
♫ Everywhere in this world ♫
♫ is inspirational ♫
The Love Song