~ 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 ~
If you won't break up with him, leave!
Sharing a house isn't a family! We need feelings!
- You... - Hit me!
He likes you the way he likes me.
It's that kind of liking.
I want Die Fei to live in my house.
Is this real?
Why'd you do that?
Don't touch him again. He's not CJ.
I have my methods. Give me more time.
I guarantee progress soon.
Hello?
Where are you?
I'm at Concertmaster's house.
Concertmaster's house?
- Is he with you now? - No!
He didn't come home last night.
What are you thinking?
Forget it. Bring my stuff from home.
Xiao Shu, I have things to do, okay?
I'm begging you, okay?
How can I go to a meeting without clothes?
- Bring them to my hotel. - I don't know where it is!
I'll text the address.
- Talk later! - I don't...!
Dad.
Did you call me yesterday?
Sorry. My phone was off.
I was at a friend's house.
I'm safe; don't worry.
I got scallion pancakes. Want some?
Sis is at a friend's place. I came to pick up her things.
Want to send her a message?
You don't?
Fine. You always do this!
If she does wrong, I get punished too!
It's unfair of you.
Lan Yu Shu!
Isn't this too luxurious?
It's just for a few days
until the new apartment is finished.
New apartment? Where is it?
Director bought it for me.
It's closer to the orchestra.
- What did Dad say? - What's there to say?
Why do you sound bitter?
He's ignoring me.
Every time Dad's mad at you, I get dragged down.
Is that right?
Actually, I left home too.
He didn't chase you out. Why'd you leave?
How can you leave Dad alone?
Am I hearing right? I left dad?
You left first!
That's different. He chased me out.
And I have a new apartment. You must go home.
You know Dad didn't mean it.
You wanted to leave us!
I'll live with Tang Jin Cang. I'd have left anyway.
You're so selfish.
Why are you only back now?
I went to find my friends.
You were looking all night?
Careful. You sound jealous.
I'm just concerned.
I'm taking care of you.
Forget it. You barely take care of yourself.
- Did you talk to those A++ girls? - I did.
- They'll perform on the Mainland. - Good.
Pass them to Yan Xiang Dong.
Yan Xiang Dong? That's no good.
He talks rubbish.
Those two girls have no album releases, and no specialty or beauty.
A chance to perform is good enough.
- Yan Xiang Dong will let them perform. - Alright.
That's settled. Oh, one more thing.
Ting Yu wants a vocal trainer. Can you find him one?
Why's he want a vocal trainer?
I don't know.
Your sister is his assistant now.
What do you mean?
They're living together.
What? With Concertmaster?
Why didn't Die Fei tell me?
Forget it. They're not kids. Never mind.
Wait. Do that scale again.
Again.
Again!
So many scales were flat.
Can't you hear it? Again!
Again!
Enough.
Leave.
Lan Die Fei.
Don't make me feel you're not good enough for your own voice!
Need you be so cruel?
What do you know? You understand nothing!
How's a genius know an ordinary person's pain?
Genius?
Get this. I achieved things by challenging myself
to keep on living!
You can't even face yourself.
You dare talk of pain?
Cheers!
We're so lucky!
Yeah! You're this lucky.
It took me years to join Ketagalan.
I haven't performed overseas.
Who knew you'd make it! So great!
- To a good trip! - Cheers! - Bon voyage!
This place has good ambience.
May I have...a martini.
What are you looking at?
The truth.
Do you see it?
No.
Maybe truth doesn't exist.
Or maybe when you see it, you disbelieve it.
You're mysterious.
I worked all day in the cafe serving customers.
You probably don't know hard physical work.
I'm exhausted.
What do you know? You understand nothing!
How's a genius know an ordinary person's pain?
Thank you.
Should we tell Mom about us?
What about us?
He Ting Yu.
You're thinking of another woman in front of me.
How'd this happen?
Everyone's jealous lately.
Mm.
So you do have another woman.
I'll stop worrying then.
How's a pretty woman like you not have a boyfriend?
When I was small, I met a boy in my neighbourhood.
I was crying because Grandpa yelled at me.
That boy ran over to me,
waving his hands at me
and said things I couldn't understand.
He tried hard to cheer me up.
I like a guy who makes me laugh.
Can I kiss you?
Dear Alice. When will we see a Taipei sunrise together?
CJ
When there's a chance, I'll find you.
Alice
You didn't sleep again?
Mm.
I wrote this last night.
I planned to give it you later.
You wrote all this?
I need to alter parts.
Do you want to sing it?
How do I say this?~
You once gave me flowers~
told me you loved me more than you love yourself~
I smiled, I fell in love~
At the time I hid your flowers in my heart~
Thinking this way...~
Do you still think of me?~
Are you lonely sometimes like me?~
Die Fei.
It was you singing?
So you're teaching her. It's not just love.
- What are you on about? - It's alright.
Love can move music.
Director, it isn't that.
That's not an issue.
You're grown-up. I respect you.
Go make coffee.
Okay.
I didn't tell you before
because I didn't know her level.
I understand.
She's too old to promote as a new singer,
and it's hard to promote her without a gimmick.
I didn't think that far.
She lacks confidence.
She's not ready to go on stage.
Don't worry. The stage is ours.
Whether Lan Die Fei goes on it depends on us.
I just want to focus on composing, not that stuff.
Relax; leave it to me.
I'll make you our orchestra's Golden Couple.
- Who said you could look? - Sorry.
You'll come to tomorrow's concert, right?
Yeah.
Tomorrow's important; of course I'll go.
Of course.
It's Hai Jie's first concert.
Nonsense!
It's the annual performance.
You have to sleep earlier.
You're conscientious taking care of me.
Please, it's my job.
Tomorrow will be big.
Think it will sell out?
You're using Siren tomorrow.
I'm not used to other violins.
Keep daydreaming.
I'll focus on reality. I'll practise.
Oh right.
Those songs are ones I wrote recently.
Look at them if you want.
PEOPLE may seek an escape from overflowing tears.
DEATH seems to be the straightforward exit.
But most people choose to dream.
Midori guards the Dream Garden.
Everyone wants to exchange dreams here.
No-one wants to leave
because the outside world
is too cold and cruel.
The dream isn't real
but at least it's warm.
This boy has never dreamed.
He wants to dream
so one day he comes to the Garden of Dreams.
He wants his own dream...
Go for it!
Die Fei.
What kept you busy? I haven't seen you in ages.
Really? Not doing much...
I'm doing work for Director Tang.
Really?
Why didn't you tell me?
You never answered my texts.
Sorry, I was so busy I forgot.
You didn't answer my calls.
Are you mad at me?
How's that possible?
Why'd you look for me?
Nothing much, just to ask you out to eat.
Well...
I don't think there's time.
Sorry.
- Hai Jie, you're on. - Oh, okay.
I'm going; talk later.
Hai Jie!
It's your first solo.
Don't be nervous.
You're not performing.
Why are you nervous?
Feel better?
Yeah, I'm fine.
- Don't be nervous. - Okay.
I'll go on stage now.
Go for it!
He's Chen Hai Jie.
What about him?
I know him.
I see.
I like your music.
When I'm not here,
play the violin, and I'll appear.
Dear Alice.
Hear my music?
Does it sound good?
Yeah.
Oh, sorry.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
When there's a chance, I'll find you.
Alice.
It's stuffy inside; I'll go out.
You were great.
I saw Alice. Hold this for me.
- Yes. - Mom.
Seiko.
- We should say hello to Ting Yu. - But...
I'm unwell. I'm going home.
Hello?
Alice.
Excuse me.
Honey, are you alright?
- Sorry! - Watch it!
- Sorry. - Be careful!
He said he saw Alice.
Did he hallucinate her?
How can Alice show up now?
His music moved everyone
but he saw an Alice look-alike and forgot everything.
Come with me.
~If too many things were said~
~please stop hiding~
I envy you.
Froth likes your mouth.
~your awkward smile makes me sadder though we're just friends~
Go!
You smell good!
~Can you get to the point so I understand~
Goodnight!
~blame your free and easy spirit warming my heart~
This suits you.
~but the closeness is confusing torture~
~don't look at me and naively say~
The real and fantasy Alice
are important to you.
~you're just a bit fragile now~
You talk mateship.
You share your upsets.
You don't know what you love.
~your misplaced concern is painful~
No-one gets close to you.
~I cannot cry because I don't want to admit defeat~
Isn't that right?
I'm sure I love Alice.
~you guard your heart, I clearly know~
I just saw Alice. Hold this.
It's never changed.
Excuse me.
~I dare not cry, maybe it's a way to admit defeat~
Why are you mad?
~Love you but can't say it, taking everything as a blessing~
I'm mad I'm not Alice.
How do you feel?
Thank you.
No need for thanks.
I feel better.
Music tames us all.
When we're powerless, only music heals.
Am I the same?
Why'd you sing just now?
My heart hurt a lot.
I felt I'd explode if I didn't sing.
This is too sad.
Will you hide and sing in sadness
or sing for Hai Jie to hear?
I want him to hear me sing.
I want him to look at me
and focus on me.
That's good.
Remember this feeling, as well as your mind pictures.
Hai Jie's and my music is through the violin
but not yours.
You are music.
Coffee.
I saw Alice last night.
And then?
That woman in the VIP seat is Lisa King, right?
You know her?
Alice was beside her.
They must've come together.
You're mistaken.
She's Yi Teng Sheng Zi, not Alice.
Yi Teng Sheng Zi?
Alice's real name is Fei Niao Wen, not Yi Teng Sheng Zi.
Hai Jie.
You got it wrong.
I can confidently tell you her name is Yi Teng Sheng Zi...
because I'm dating her.
Hai Jie.
You got it wrong.
I can tell you with confidence she's Yi Teng Sheng Zi...
because I'm dating her.
You're dating her?
You're dating Alice?
No way!
No way Alice is with you!
Hai Jie!
It's possible you're mistaken.
Why are you here?
Director put me in charge of his daily life
so I'm living here.
You even live here?
Hai Jie.
Die Fei lives here so I can compose for Shanghai.
I'm busy...
Forget it. I don't care.
Give me Alice's contact info. I'll find her.
No way. You'll scare her.
What's scary?
You're scared "Sheng Zi" is Alice?
Chen Hai Jie. I repeat...
She's Sheng Zi, not Alice.
Fine. I'll find her myself.
Hai Jie!
I won't bother you.
I won't forget you.
Me too.
You got it wrong.
I'm confident she's Yi Teng Sheng Zi.
Because I'm dating her.
Okay.
I won't waste time.
Ting Yu just called me.
You came for a reason
but I can tell you you're mistaken.
Sorry, I mean no harm. I just want to find Alice.
I don't believe she has a look-alike.
Hai Jie.
Alice is important to you
but I asked Sheng Zi.
She doesn't know you.
- You asked her? - Yes.
She said you're mistaken.
She said I'm mistaken?
Can I see her to clear it up?
I suggested Sheng Zi see you
but she won't cause you pain.
She won't meet you and upset you.
ALICE CAFE - IN LIFE GOOD FRIENDS
This cafe is named Alice.
It's really nothing to do with her?
Surely you heard of 'Alice in Wonderland'?
So it's not named for anyone.
Hai Jie.
Ting Yu is worried about you.
He said you need to sleep.
I see.
- Sorry I disturbed you. - It's fine.
I know what's it like to look for someone.
I lost my daughter once.
I waited years; one day she suddenly came back.
Don't worry.
If she wants to come back, she'll return.
May I ask a favour?
Tell me.
Please tell Miss Sheng Zi she knows where to find me.
Thank you.
That kid is head over heels.
He'd go world-wide for her.
He's mistaken.
I've never met him.
He wanted to tell you...
No.
He wanted to tell Alice that...
Whatever. Forget him.
I really don't know him.
Seiko.
Remember when you were small,
your dad and I called you Alice?
I don't remember.
Why'd you call me Alice?
Your dad said there's a plant called Alice.
It has a beautiful flower,
and its fragrance makes people happy.
Your dad felt so happy seeing you
that we called you Alice.
What a coincidence.
I don't remember.
Right.
Only your dad and I called you that.
Mom.
So my name was given to Alice Cafe?
Mm.
Mom.
Your dad had a fatal accident looking for Alice plant seeds.
Later when I opened this cafe,
I decided to call it "Alice."
Hey.
You didn't eat all day.
Want to eat out?
I'm not hungry.
What about a walk?
Why?
Why what?
Why didn't you tell me you're dating Sheng Zi?
Why should I report that to you?
That's unfair. You know about me.
You have a girlfriend, but I'm living with you.
You think too much.
Sheng Zi doesn't know you're here.
That's weird!
What are you thinking?
Nothing. I'm not obliged to report to anyone,
same as always.
Then I have no reason to live here. I'll move back home.
Are you scared Hai Jie will be unhappy?
You saw he wasn't unhappy.
So you're unhappy because he's not unhappy.
Die Fei, you're so simple.
I'm leaving tomorrow.
What if Sheng Zi is really Alice?
Answer me.
How'd I know? Ask yourself.
You're dating her. Don't you know if she's Alice or Sheng Zi?
Fine.
I'll tell you. She's Sheng Zi, not Alice.
You still have a chance.
You didn't tell him what you really think.
Maybe sing it, not say it.
Your songs sound good; he might understand.
- Can I? - Of course.
Remember Siren's story?
Her songs lured sailors.
So could you.
So, still moving out?
Your girlfriend won't mind?
She's no ordinary woman. She won't mind.
- I want to meet her. - Why?
Even if she's not Alice, I can see what Alice looks like.
- No way. - I want to meet her!
She's my girlfriend,
not Hai Jie's and your reference point.
Stop talking. Let's go eat.
Okay. Why can't I see her?
Stop talking.
Hello?
Baby, see you in the lobby at 5.
Let's go eat.
Okay.
This afternoon, I'll see the new apartment.
I'll see you later.
See you later.
You had fun in Taiwan?
Are you responsible for that incident that day?
If you keep delaying,
do you think the Firm will just ignore you?
My firm sent you to get close to Jin Li Sha to get X-Seed.
But you just had fun.
If you hurt my people again, I'll end this mission.
You forgot your ill grandma in Matsuyama?
She doesn't have you with her.
What will X-Seed be used for?
You'll use it for drugs, right?
You're really Ito Hirozo's daughter.
You're clever.
You realised too late.
When Dad went to find the seed, did he know your plans?
Yes. My father told him.
He was still willing to make a fortune for you and your mother.
Just like you do now.
Mom isn't how Grandpa said!
You're like him; both liars!
I'm ending this mission.
It's bad to call your Grandpa and fiancé liars.
You have no money or protector. Your Grandma will suffer.
And I won't dissolve the marriage.
Don't forget, we signed a contract.
So rude.
Why are you hanging onto me when I hate you?
Grandpa arranged all this.
Now he's dead,
can't you let me go?!
Don't you know I always loved you?
How can I let you go?
When my colleagues went to Ehime,
they paid Grandma a special visit.
Bastard!
As soon as you find it, go home to your Grandma.
And, per our contract, I'll dissolve the marriage.
Whether you can be free soon is up to you.
Please! Stop the car!
Seiko.
I hope this guy isn't our next obstacle to eliminate.
Dear Alice
Will this plane heading to Japan
bring my yearning for you?
Miss you. CJ
Dear Alice
Time passes so slowly whenever I miss you.
I can't move in your ocean.
CJ
Dear Alice
When will we see sunrise in Taipei together?
Dear Alice
I miss you so much, I can't sleep.
CJ
Please tell Miss Sheng Zi
she knows where to find me.
Alice!
Hello. I'm Ito Seiko.
May I come in?
Yes, come in.
Sorry to bother you.
No!
Stop taking pictures!
Just a few!
No!
Stop taking pictures!
Stop!
Alice.
All this time I waited for you.
Every day, I thought about how we'd meet again. I...
I'm sorry. You misunderstood my reason for coming.
Misunderstood?
Perhaps I look very similar to your "Alice",
but I'm sorry to disappoint you.
I'm really not her.
You're fooling me, right?
Calm down. Think about it.
You're Ting Yu's friend. He's worried about you.
No way. You're tricking me, right?
I don't believe you.
You have to believe me.
ITOU SEIKO
I heard about you and Alice. It's moving and tragic.
I don't want to upset you.
But please accept I'm not Alice.
If you're not Alice, why'd you find me?
How'd you know where I was?
Ting Yu told me.
I came to clear it up.
I hope you'll give up. Bye.
I beg you, don't go, okay?
I waited for you so long.
Let's talk, please.
Mom wants me.
You want Alice, not me.
Excuse me.
If I was Alice, I'd ask you to move on.
Don't get stuck in the past. That's no good.
Goodbye.
Dear Alice
Where are you?
If you don't receive this,
or if you do, and your Chinese isn't good
and you don't understand it,
Me?
or if my handwriting is so bad you can't read it...
Dear Alice
Where are you?
I miss you so.
So cute!
I'll wear it!
Dear Alice
I want to stay by your side.
So embarrassing!
I miss you a lot. CJ
[ Die Fei, help me shop for the new house ]
[ Sheng Zi ]
Lan Yu Shu, don't blame me.
What are you mumbling?
Oh, nothing, just family stuff. It's a pain; forget it.
Your girlfriend isn't answering?
Only a true man loves a girl and her secrets, okay?
Where'd you hear that crap?
You're good with music
but you've lots to learn about love.
You're always crying; I'm always comforting you.
Want to see the new movie after we eat?
- What if my girl gets jealous? - That's right.
Just practise your singing. You didn't sing today.
Why be so strict?
- Gold medallists don't do all this. - Olympic gold?
You won't qualify to enter. Let's go.
[ Sis is at Crowne Plaza room 1710 ]
I looked at the site; they're tiling the floors.
Yeah.
The cabinet maker gave me some ideas.
Do you want to see?
Pick what you like.
Should I not return to my job?
If it's fine with you, I won't.
You should still call them to avoid causing trouble.
I gave up everything for you.
My friends warned me.
Dad's mad at me.
Even my sister ignores me.
Baby.
I have nothing to hide from you.
Come home with me, okay?
Let Dad know we're serious.
Let's wait a bit.
How long must we do this?
I was with Bao Yun a long time.
Even if we separate,
I should give her time to adjust.
I don't want to pressure her.
Humour me.
Hi.
Hi. Are you okay?
Alice dropped in today.
So?
She said she wasn't Alice.
Hai Jie.
Don't be too sad.
NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW
We won't meet again.
Are you Alice?
I know. Go back to Japan.
I must bring you home.
No! I'm an adult! I'm not your daughter.
I've something for your Grandma.
Is it my dad's?
This is yours now.
I'll see you shine.
I most want to share it with you.
Is it hard to say your feelings?
Grab him and say, "Don't go! I like you!"
Is that hard?!
~ 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 ~