~ 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'm returning the violin.
When I play, I think of her.
What is music to you?
Grandma! Grandma!
If you get the X seed, I'll let you off.
Isn't it strange?
Do you think she isn't yours?
The 'Star Search' winner
will be 'Garden of Dreams' lead.
You should go.
You quit lessons?
Experience the dream or nightmare by yourself.
It's rigged?
I heard a contestant used to work at Ketagalan.
It's too unfair!
That person resigned. Who is it?
All contests do this.
You're naive.
Then why'd you enter?
It makes no difference. I want exposure.
Maybe a recording company will sign me.
No. 9, it's your turn.
Okay, here's hoping. I'm going on.
Good luck.
Last time Die Fei did well.
She's a princess today.
What will you sing?
- 'Dare Not Cry'. - 'Dare Not Cry'?
Sounds great.
Die Fei with 'Dare Not Cry'.
Thank you.
~If too many things were said, please don't hide~
I'm clear I love Alice.
I never changed.
~your awkward smile makes me sadder~
Will you hide
~though we're just friends~
and sing sadly
~can you be honest so I understand?~
or sing for Hai Jie?
I want him to hear.
I want him to see me.
To focus on me.
~you were so free and easy~
~you warmed my heart~
~but ambiguity is heavy~
~closeness is torture~
~Don't look at me.....~
~your concerned call is painful~
~I dare not cry, I cannot admit defeat~
~your heart has only her~
~I know that clearly~
~I dare not cry, maybe it's a way to admit defeat~
~love you but can't say it~
~it's a blessing~
Thanks, Die Fei. Wow.
Calm down. You sang with heart.
You sang 'Dare Not Cry' but cried.
It affected your singing.
What do the judges think?
Forget lyrics? You need to be famous to be forgiven.
This stage is real.
The singer we pick must be perfect.
If you can't focus,
you can't proceed.
You did well otherwise.
You must be like top singers;
they cry in their concerts
but sing perfectly to the end.
What's George think?
When I heard Die Fei sing, I liked it.
Her technique is unpolished
but evokes emotion well.
You made a grave error forgetting lyrics.
But I won't let a little mistake
destroy potential talent.
A senior said singing a love song is like dating.
Just then...
I felt I was dating.
Thank you, Judge, thanks!
What a compliment. George felt he was dating.
So, Ting Yu, what do you think?
Lan Die Fei.
I have a question.
Do you want to sing, or go home?
I...
I... I want to stay.
I want to stay.
Okay.
You're honest.
And just now in your song,
I heard your heart.
Ting Yu gave her 9 points.
Congrats, Die Fei!
You're in the finals.
Sorry.
What were you doing?!
Why were you lost?
We practised.
You forgot lyrics?!
I'm so sorry, I-
You spaced out!
You didn't sing for everyone.
You sang for one guy. Think I don't know?!
If you're singing for Hai Jie,
why'd we waste time practising?
But I was trying to...
In these 2 rounds,
did you feel a glow on stage?
You did. So,
did the stage or your voice glow?
Does Hai Jie admire you or your voice?
I know. You warned me.
Then prove yourself to me!
Star Search was held for you.
But we can find someone else.
You won't get onstage.
Die Fei's forgetting was dramatic.
Of course it's true; Die Fei really forgot.
I couldn't pull that trick.
I have photos of it.
She was tearful; I'll email them.
Remember, emphasise George's comments
that her forgetting lyrics was blanking out for love.
Her biggest speciality is regretful emotions.
Mm.
Email it so I can see.
Old price, no problem.
Exclusive? Fine, It's an exclusive!
Bye.
I don't want to look.
You look first.
Entertainment Section.
Oh lord.
How'd they write that about you?
Classical music...gag star.
Gag star?
Drama Queen, Lan Die Fei.
Why'd they say that?
I wasn't acting!
It says...
forgetting your lyrics and crying
is because of an unrequited love.
Whoa, weird; you weren't interviewed.
How'd they write it so real?
So you know it's true.
Let's interview you now.
Miss Lan Die Fei.
Why'd you forget lyrics and cry?
Was it for Chen Hai Jie?
Stop messing around.
What's it to do with you? Or him?
Miss Star is moody today.
No one asked me...strange.
Sis.
Who reported this?
Was the orchestra interviewed?
Reporters took a wild guess or made it up from Net comments.
Weird.
Stop reading.
Read this.
[ Star Search online poll TOP 5 ]
Wow. You topped the poll.
Really?
[ Lan Die Fei faking her votes ]
Fake votes? I didn't!
Why'd they say that? It makes me sound bad.
Aiyo.
They're free to talk.
We know you didn't fake it.
And it's better than no comments.
Is it?
But I hate being critcised.
Look.
"Beautiful voice". He loved my singing!
Will he be scared if I reply?
He'd disbelieve it.
Why?
What if I do a fan blog?
No! That'd be weird.
How can it? I'll find a name.
Call it...Die Fei Feng Wu (Dancing Butterfly)?
It's too old fashioned.
- Is it? - Mm.
It should be 'Die Die'... (Butterfly Flight)
Who didn't want it, and is happy with it now?
I'm just thinking.
I'll call Sis; she's good at this.
Okay. We'll celebrate too.
- What will you drink? - I don't know.
- Is this good? - You want fruit tea?
Die Fei.
Why didn't you invite Concertmaster?
Will you invite Director Tang?
Now you're popular, you're cheeking me?
He must've told you off.
Don't mention it. Aren't we discussing a blog?
Skip it; I'll get a drink. I want to get drunk.
Hi, all. We're A++.
This is "Hot-Air Balloon Adventure."
Aren't they touring China?
I didn't know they were back.
Some friends you are!
You didn't tell me you're back.
We came back last week.
You could've called me. I missed you two a lot.
- We were busy. - Say it.
What is it?
I thought you were touring the mainland.
Say it.
Tour...yeah, we were supposed...
We didn't!
We almost died there!
Don't tell Hai Jie that.
Whatever.
What happened?
Nothing.
We prefer street performing
so the tour won't happen.
Thanks though.
So that's it.
We still have a gig. I'm going.
Alright. No matter what,
do your best.
Gina gets dramatic,
but we're still thankful to you.
Hello?
Hi. It's Ting Yu.
Don't call me anymore.
I said we broke up.
I want to know about Mom
and her secrets.
Last night I saw Alice.
Concertmaster, look.
Disappear? She never told me she wasn't coming back.
I'm off to Japan.
We won't meet again.
Happy?
Are you really Alice?
I told you...I'm not.
You're mistaken.
She's Sheng Zi, not Alice.
Alice is Fei Niao Wen (Asuka Fumi).
Isn't she Yi Teng Sheng Zi (Itou Seiko)?
Lisa, what'd you call Sheng Zi?
Alice.
We must meet
to confirm some things.
I don't think we should meet.
- I'm hanging up. - Alice.
Why'd you call me Alice?
Chen Hai Jie called you Alice.
Your grandma just died.
Where are you? I'll come to you.
You're back in Taiwan.
Yes, I'm in Taipei.
You know it's me without turning around?
I recognize your footsteps.
But I'm not sure I recognize you.
You know it's me without turning around?
I recognize your footsteps.
But I'm not sure I recognize you.
What are you talking about?
Are you Sheng Zi (Seiko)
or Hai Jie's Alice?
Didn't we go over this?
Or...are they your aliases,
Miss Fei Niao Wen.
Fine!
Let me know when you want to tell me.
Do you know
why I don't spar with a partner?
You don't want to lose.
You always want to win.
You're half right.
I don't want to lose...or win.
I learned kendo not to fight
but to bring me peace.
Then why'd you ask me to come?
I'm here; you won't be at peace.
I don't want peace today.
I can't tell you too much and disturb you.
So you broke up with me.
All for me. Everything for me.
You think I believe that?
Fine.
Since you know I'm Fei Niao Wen,
then forget Seiko.
I will.
I can forget Sheng Zi.
Fei Niao Wen.
Do you have a lot to own up to?
What do you mean?
Why'd you come to find Lisa?
What are you guys saying?
Why don't I understand?
Hello, Mr. Chen.
What are you doing?
Be our referee.
What are you doing?
Enough! Stop!
What do you want?
I'll see how long you hold out!
Enough.
I'm Fei Niao Wen.
I'm also Alice.
Satisfied?
You're really Alice?
So you're really Alice!
Let go of me.
You wanted me to admit I'm Alice.
It just hurts Chen Hai Jie more.
What are you saying?
Can you be more truthful?
Of course.
Alice, what are you talking about?
I've been waiting for you.
I went to Japan to find you, but-
That was just an accident. You're too serious.
What do you mean, an accident?
If I really cared,
I could've found you. Right?
Didn't I know where you were?
You're lying.
You actually do care...
we were beautiful together.
I will never forget.
It's impossible you don't care.
What was beautiful?
What feelings?
We acted on impulse; you think it's real.
You're so naive.
What's wrong with you, Alice?
Sorry. This is the real me.
The Alice in your heart doesn't exist.
Maybe she doesn't exist to you.
But the Alice then...
and our memories together...
is something I'll never forget.
I tell you,
I believe the Alice I love...
will come back.
I won't bother you two.
You lied to him again.
Wasn't I lying all along?
This is different.
You lied to him again
and wiped out the last lie.
Is this better?
If Hai Jie was an accident,
I must be part of your plan.
Tell me, what's your plan?
I have none.
I'll take you to Lisa now.
No.
If you care about Lisa,
don't tell her I'm Fei Niao Wen.
She needs a daughter.
She needs me.
If I know you'll hurt Lisa,
it's better she knows now.
Trust me.
I don't intend to hurt her.
I didn't want to hurt you either.
Please believe me.
I tell you,
Lisa is who I care about most,
more than for myself.
I won't let anyone hurt her.
Understand?
I tell you,
Lisa is who I care about most,
more than for myself.
I won't let anyone hurt her.
Understand?
Thanks.
Thank you.
Okay.
Look at the handout.
This week,
you'll practise in this room.
I'll get you a teacher
but how you perform
is your own idea.
The teacher is only a consultant.
Any questions?
Die Fei. Any questions?
No questions except...
about this topic, "I have a dream".
Is it a hope, or a sleep dream?
This topic is more open.
They're both okay.
I'd say that imagination
can let your dreams come true.
The hardest part is to surprise the audience and judges.
Find a way to present yourself uniquely.
Mm.
Good luck!
When did you find out?
I was afraid of her motives,
so I investigated first.
Sorry.
I have no money or power.
I often don't lock the door.
What's her goal?
I don't know.
Why pretend to be your daughter?
Maybe...
my daughter is dead
and her final wish was for a friend to be with me.
Aren't movies like this?
Or maybe God sympathises
because I miss my daughter badly
and sent me an angel.
Lisa.
When you two talked,
was anything odd?
She's very sweet.
I felt our mother-daughter bond, despite 20 years separation,
let us understand each other.
Lisa, do you know?
She's Chen Hai Jie's Alice.
I want to find Alice.
I doubt she has a look-alike.
- He said to tell Alice that... - Whatever.
Forget him.
I don't know him.
It's no coincidence?
She dug deep; she knew the name Sheng Zi.
Impossible.
Only her dad and I knew that.
There's something else.
She's engaged.
So her motives aren't pure.
Lisa, be careful.
Mm.
Thank you for telling me
but I think
Sheng Zi has a reason to lie.
Don't worry.
I'm a good judge of character.
She's not a bad girl.
Mom, I'm your daughter.
Itou Seiko.
Do you blame me for not finding you?
Mom.
I never blamed you. Really.
You're my treasure.
Your dad left very few things;
this is everything.
Thanks, everyone! Warm-ups are over.
Let's eat oyster noodles!
Thank you.
We're eating barbecue.
Barbecue? Okay.
Let's go.
Meat! Too much!
They say to lose weight...
Baby.
Did you schedule Ting Yu and Hai Jie's recording sessions?
- It's done. - That's good.
Hello? Where are you?
Why didn't you answer before?
You're still out? With who?
Go home now.
Get your priorities clear.
Hear me? Hello?
My sister is out with her rivals.
They're laughing and talking.
[ You're not there to make friends ]
"Keep your goal in mind".
Why are you anxious?
If they become friends now, it's more painful later.
How?
She'll beat them when she wins.
Please don't tell my sister about all this;
she'll feel she let them down.
Making friends now is trouble.
Alright.
You don't understand.
Sis already feels she let people down.
The past isn't her fault
but she felt she let down Mom, Dad and our family.
She's hung onto it for years.
Don't worry. She's grown up.
She'll face up to reality.
I don't want to hurt her.
We're doing this for her.
When she's famous, she'll thank you.
Don't stay up late.
Alice.
I waited for you all this time.
Every day I imagined meeting you,
and how it would be.
Maybe I resemble Alice;
sorry to disappoint you.
I'm really not her.
I'm Fei Niao Wen, and Alice.
That was an accident.
You're lying. You do care.
We were beautiful together; I'll never forget.
If I'm not here,
play violin; I'll appear.
What was beautiful?
Those impulses weren't real.
I won't forget you.
You're so naive.
Me too.
The Alice in your heart doesn't exist.
Hai Jie, what's wrong?
Want a break?
[ Sorry. I'm heartsick ]
[ Alice virus again? What's up? ]
[ I wanna bite someone ]
Chen Hai Jie, open the door!
Hey. Open the door!
Chen Hai Jie!
Not afraid to get bitten?
I'll bite you! Hurry and open up!
Help me find a contest idea. I'm going crazy.
You are in a bad mood.
I thought you were joking.
What's wrong?
I don't know.
- You're picking a song? - Yeah.
It's frustrating! My head will explode!
You've got black circles.
- Seriously? - Mm.
It's so hard.
Forget it. I'll think at home.
I can't bring you all my problems. I'm going.
Know what's best when you're stuck?
It's to not think. I'll take you out.
- Where? - Keep walking.
Safe?
What are you doing?
Here.
This is mine. Yours got knocked over.
Yours dropped. This is mine.
It's mine. Stop licking.
How's your throat?
I screamed on the roller coaster; I need ice cream.
Think I won't eat it?
- I have Alice virus. - Who's scared?
I have a virus. This is mine.
Thank you.
You hate heights and still went on rides.
I'm sick anyway.
Maybe I'll get immunity here.
I'll help you.
Let's go on the pirate ship and shake off your Alice virus!
- No. - Be braver, okay?
After this, you'll fear nothing!
You need bravery, not me.
- Let's go! - No!
- Die Fei, finished? - Almost!
- Come and see something. - What?
Your mom loved singing and dancing.
So...
How is it? Pretty, right?
- Wow! It's exotic! - Yeah.
Have you seen Spanish dancing?
I've seen it.
- Your mom danced it. - Really?
She pretended she had a flower.
Then she lifted her hands and waved them around.
The dress swirled.
- She stepped like this. - Dad!
Maybe God sympathizes.
He knows I miss my daughter
and sent me an angel.
Mom, you're here?
- Come in. - Okay.
I couldn't wait for you to call me.
Ting Yu told me you're here.
- You saw Ting Yu? - Yes.
Sit. I'll get you a drink.
Okay.
I miss you; so I came without calling. Sorry.
I planned to see you soon.
It's okay. You're busy.
What happened with you and Ting Yu?
He didn't tell you?
He looked fine and said nothing was wrong
but I knew he was sad.
You won't give him another chance?
I'll return to Japan. Ting Yu won't accept that.
I can't be tied down.
That's true.
But Ting Yu really likes you.
He won't want to let you go, so he got mad, right?
That Ting Yu!
If he won't express himself,
how will girls put up with him?
Otherwise Ting Yu isn't a picky guy, right?
You're defending him. I'm jealous.
It's like you're his mom.
Actually I am like his mom.
You're grown up.
I can't control your feelings; but reconsider.
How long are you in Taiwan?
About a month.
Why are you in a hotel? You should live at home.
I felt guilty for free-loading so I came here.
It's your home too. Come home.
Can I? Can I really?
Mm.
I'll help you pack. Let's go home.
Mm?
Okay with that?
It's fine. I can do it.
I have something for you...Here.
I found it in my house.
This is Alice. We took this in her first month.
She dug deep;
she knew about Sheng Zi.
Her motives are impure.
How do you have this photo?
I found it in Grandma's room.
Mom.
You were really pretty.
Do you have a photo of your grandparents?
I didn't bring one.
Okay.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
I'm a bit dizzy. I'll lie down.
- Mom. - Yes.
Do you feel better?
Much better.
I made you "cold soup" to give you strength.
When I was sick, Grandma made this.
Sit.
- Cold soup? - Mm.
I said it wrong. It's soup to cure a cold.
- I see. - Here, drink it hot.
Careful, it's hot.
Thank you.
- Mom. - Mm?
When you lived alone,
who took care of you when you were sick?
I took care of myself
and still took care of others.
What is it?
So having a mom feels like this.
Aren't I with you now?
- Mom. - Mm?
Being with you, I feel so lucky. So blessed.
If I'd found you earlier, it would've been great.
Yes.
Meeting earlier would've been better.
You must earn a duet with me.
You must win this Paganini Violin Competition.
Why are you like this? You want first place.
You want to tour Europe with me.
Master says that there are contradictions concealed in your accurate and superb skill.
Liar! You want to get rid of me.
You left with that woman.
You're a liar!
- Don't! - Who are you? - Mom!
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.
Playing Siren can feel like
I can call wind or rain, or lose everything I have.
What is it?
I can't record anymore. I did a few versions. Just pick one.
Are you okay with that?
I won't do any better.
Hello?
It's me.
What's the matter?
How's finals prep going?
It's alright. I'm practising.
- You were asleep? - Yeah.
- You have insomnia again? - Mm.
Close your eyes. I'll sing to you.
Mud doll, mud doll ~
A mud doll ~
It has no eyes and no mouth ~
It doesn't speak ~
Mud doll, mud doll ~
A mud doll ~
I'll be its daddy and its mommy ~
and always love it ~
Sorry. I'm late.
- What will you drink? - The same.
Your bad habits haven't changed.
If you weren't useful to me, I'd have already left.
Then of course,
a person's meaning depends on
his usefulness value, right?
Since you understand, don't blame me.
Whether you keep your value
will depend on your performance this time.
Don't worry.
I'll protect my value.
I won't be worthless.
To the search for a female singer.
She said we were "an accident".
I was "too serious".
I still want to be serious with her.
You're too much.
Don't say that.
Don't be sad.
What you can't get is best.
Maybe you like her because you didn't get her.
The most suitable person can be right beside you.
Lan Die Fei!
Lan Die Fei's not bad. I like her.
Stop randomly pairing people.
Die Fei and I are just good friends.
Good friends.
Didn't the news say
she likes a guy but won't identify him?
Is it you?!
Director Tang spread that rumour.
Die Fei wasn't interviewed.
Director Tang again. He's too much!
Oh yeah! What happened on the mainland?
Talk. What happened?
Ask her.
We had bookings for commercial shows
but they were weird.
What do you mean by weird?
Just some festivals
and mall openings.
We even stayed at dodgy hotels.
One time was extreme.
A business man liked Gina and asked us out for drinks.
Of course we declined; he wouldn't let us leave.
How'd that happen? You never told me!
Maybe there's a misunderstanding.
I'll ask Tang Jin Cang.
Don't ask. He knows.
He knows?
So he let that stuff happen?
The mainland manager said
Director Tang knew our schedule.
And we sneaked back here.
Sneaked back?
They held our passports.
Mm.
We had no money for plane tickets.
A kindhearted fan bought us tickets.
We're trying to repay him.
This is too much.
I told you Hai Jie wouldn't believe it.
Why don't you believe us?
I don't disbelieve you.
It's just...Die Fei's in the finals.
If I go find Tang Jin Cang, it will affect Die Fei.
Please.
Mr. Tang is only against us two no-names.
Look at He Ting Yu. He lives like a prince.
Die Fei has fans.
She's popular. Her situation is different.
Be careful around her; don't tell her.
Mr Tang's her future brother-in-law.
Hello?
Are you Miss Lan Fei Fei?
Not asleep yet?
Chen Hai Jie, stop fooling.
I'm so honoured.
Miss Lan Fei Fei knows my name.
You were drinking.
How's dance practice?
It's hard. I'm dizzy.
I'm so dizzy too.
I'm really dizzy too.
But I'm very happy.
Are you drunk?
Be careful. Understand?
Hai Jie, are you okay?
I know how to forget her.
Just keep spinning.
Keep spinning...
Hello?
Hello? Hai Jie.
Idiot. He must be drunk.
Hello? Lao Zhang!
You got some people together? How many?
23? That many?
Okay...
That day, sit in the same car as Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Li, okay?
Okay. Meet on Sunday, 2PM.
Okay.
Thanks, neighbour.
Thanks for helping.
Okay. Thank you.
Okay. Bye bye.
NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW
The winner is Lan Die Fei.
Give her applause.
You must thank Tang Jin Cang.
The competition was fixed. It was fake!
When I wrote the score,
I only thought of you as my female lead.
I love you.
How can you love me?
Quickly.
Mom!
~ 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... ~
~ where would we be now? ~
~ If I could be brave and innocent like you ~
~ maybe I'd be more deserving of your love ~