♫ Characters that no one asks after ♫
♫ Who do you choose to worship, to resent? ♫
♫ The smoke and fire that ignited glamour ♫
♫ Pretending to be the shackle of freedom ♫
♫ What did you become at the end? ♫
♫ The smoke and fire that ignited glamour ♫
♫ One burst forth is enough, what else is there to seek? ♫
♫ A nameless person, who am I? ♫
♫ Who was forgotten? It matters no more. ♫
♫ Who didn’t do their utmost and walk to life’s final stage? ♫
♫ Perhaps very tiresome, in an entirely pathetic state ♫
♫ Perhaps lowly with nothing to show for my life ♫
♫ Perhaps I’ll never become your radiance ♫
♫ A nameless person, who am I? ♫
♫ Who was forgotten? It matters no more. ♫
♫ Continue chasing, whose glory isn’t accompanied with tears? ♫
♫ Perhaps very tiresome, in an entirely pathetic state ♫
♫ Perhaps lowly with nothing to show for my life ♫
♫ Who isn’t born the same way, don’t hesitate to call me a nameless person ♫
[Go Go Squid!]
[Episode 15]
Tong Nian, what are you deciding to do today?
Today?
Last time you treat us food.
We said we are going to treat you on your birthday. Do you remember?
Yes, I remember.
It’s today.
The, what are you deciding to celebrate?
Today... I... don’t really want to celebrate it.
He already has a girlfriend, what's there to celebrate?
Celebrate that I return to being single and that he hooked up already?
Tong Nian, I... almost going to graduate.
Congrats to you.
Tong Nian, I...
I prepared you a present.
So, I... I... I want to...
Why do you have a mourning face on?
No.
You bullied her?
No, I didn’t. I'm her school leader,
we competed in the coding competition together.
Bro, please don't think wrong.
ACM competition?
You know ACM?
Did you compete with the people over there?
I... I remember him.
He...he's joined ACM?
I remember he was with two golden-haired boys.
They spoke English the whole time.
World champion! Tong Nian, World Champion!
He's the captain of the world champion team!
World champion?
Losing to him isn't embarrassing.
Dude, you have to accept your loss.
Can we go now?
Where are we going?
We're going to go play. I'll send you back before nine.
Bye bye, Zheng Hui.
How did you know I was at school?
I asked Lan Mei's husband and he asked Lan Mei.
You have so many connections.
You've won ACM's world champion?
Well said.
I couldn't tell you were so amazing.
I don't want to be bullied by you later on.
I'm not going back home with you, let me borrow the car.
Why aren't you returning?
My sixth sense told me it's best to get away.
I want to ask, we aren't going out to play but playing at your house, right?
Grandpa wants to see you, there's no other choice so help me.
Is that so? I like seeing grandpa, too.
Don't worry, I'll help out.
Just this once. It won't be repeated.
Shouldn't I say that?
Then, we're going. Bye bye.
I've brought her here.
-Hello, grandpa!-Hello,
you're here!
-Have you been busy?-No, not very.
Where's Little Bai?
He escaped.
He said...
He said he had friends and went to find them.
When did he have friends?
This is the first I've ordered this steak take-out.
I don't know if it's good or not.
Except, this cake was bought by Han Shangyan.
Originally, I told him to make the steak but he said it was too bothersome.
You know how to cook steak?
A person being alone knows a bit of everything.
Nian Nian, next week I'll be back in Norway.
This time I return, it'll be hard to come back.
Because the long plane ride, my old bones can't take it.
Oh right, I heard from your parents that you're scared of flying.
Are you still?
Afraid of flying?
Flying?
I don't have that fear.
I always go to different places to compete and represent my school, I fly often.
Really? Then, that's strange.
Last time...I was talking with your mom
and I said, "If Nian Nian has time, let her go play at Norway".
To accompany Han Shangyan and travel around everywhere.
But, she said you had a fear of heights and couldn't ride airplanes.
She might think that me being a little girl and going out,
I can't protect myself.
So, she said I had a fear of flying.
But, she probably tells everyone else that, too.
That's good, that's good, reduced many troubles.
Troubles?
Because I was questioning whether your wedding would be in the country or out.
Wedding?
We didn't say anything about marrying.
-I'm full.-Wait, wait, wait.
I'm helping you marry and you don't like it.
There's a great Nian Nian here and you don't want to marry, just what do you want to do?
just what do you want to do?
Where're you going?
Conference call.
Take your time.
Han Shangyan! Come back here, I'm talking to you!
Remember today is Nian Nian's birthday!
Don't be mad, I'll eat with you.
That teenager only knew to game.
Now, he's older and still only knows the computer.
He doesn't know how to do something normal.
Nian Nian, my grandson is disappointing, you must've been wronged.
No, grandpa. I haven't been wronged at all.
Honestly, I like seeing him work with computers.
Don't speak for him.
He's played on computers for so long and I've worried for that long.
But, he still is respectful towards me.
He doesn't talk back, or else I would've been frustrated to death long ago.
Grandpa, you might've misunderstood him.
Actually, he isn't playing.
Those are official competitions, he's gaining glory for the country.
This... I know!
Little Bai and those two tell me about it all day.
They're saying they are coaches and professional competitors.
It's official. But I know that they want to comfort me.
They aren't comforting you. It's all true.
Grandpa, I think this is proof of their hard work achieved through many years.
Grandpa, did you know?
Ten or so years ago, when he first got into CTF<
China's domestic environment was very lacking.
There weren't any coaches or clubs.
There also weren't any experienced seniors.
But they depended on themselves and created a world of their own.
They let the whole world know that there was a team
that came from China, called Solo.
They also let everyone know that there was a powerful member,
that was Han Shangyan.
Grandpa, every time I think of this, I'm very proud.
Especially when thinking about his retirement speech. I really ached for him.
So, I can understand his passion for CTF.
No, no.
His retirement speech?
When his career was at it's peak, he chosen to retire.
That time, he said one sentence.
I remember many people used his speech as a personality signature.
On websites, discussion boards and even official websites used it too.
Let me see.
I've already memorized it.
I'll tell you now.
"Two years and three months have passed.
There have been wins and losses.
Laughter and crying.
We've been questioned and gossiped about.
We've been criticized and blacklisted.
Never made explanations. Don't need to explain.
Tonight's reception will come to an end.
Our achievements reached fame. All viewed as ridiculous.
Grandpa, do you understand now?
He really loves this profession. Just like me.
I also really love my programming.
But maybe the level of my love is not even as great as his.
Nian Nian, I'm sorry,
a moment ago I was taken in anger.
Actually, these many years, I've been worrying about Han Shangyan,
so I've been constantly watching his profession.
To me it may be a sort of new product of your young generation.
And I've been trying all along to find a way to understand it, to know it.
I get it. For sure, this profession for us is all a new product.
When I was little I didn't even know the word "network security".
I'd never got close to it, either.
I... really never thought I could meet Han Shangyan.
So, for the fact that in such a small circle trade he can keep doing his own thing,
I really admire him a lot.
In the past there was not even the word "Artificial Intelligence",
so Grandpa admires you too.
Thank you, Grandpa.
Actually, with this society prospering,
new products and new professions will be more and more.
You young people in this generation are very lucky.
If we went back to 15 or 20 years ago
this society wouldn't have been so accommodating.
It wouldn't have let you youngsters
have a choice among so many passions.
Sure, my parents often say that, too.
Grandpa, look, you just spoke so much with me,
actually deep in your heart you already undersand him.
Why are you always yelling at him?
I... am old.
There are some things that I can open my mind to,
but as soon as I get mad
I just give a tantrum and take it out on him.
After my tantrum I also regret it.
I'll think of a way to understand him, because he's my grandson.
But if you parents have no way to understand him
that will be hard on you too
because, after all, sooner or later you'll also talk about the matter of marriage.
Grandpa, let's not talk about this for now. Eat something.
No. No. No.
That day I could tell
your parents are actually not very happy about Han Shangyan, are they?
They... never mentioned it with me.
If they never mentioned it it's best.
Actually this grandson of mine has a lot of flaws.
But his merits aren't few, either.
You need to be in touch for a long time to know that.
I know, Grandpa. In truth I said it long ago:
to me Han Shangyan is all good.
Good, good.
Nian Nian, today's your birthday, you should be happy.
I'm extremely happy today.
Do you mean to say that spending your birthday with Han Shangyan makes you extremely happy?
Come, come, eat, quick.
Grandpa, you eat too.
I'll toast to you. Thank you, Grandpa.
Two years and three months have passed.
There have been wins and losses.
Laughter and crying.
We've been questioned and gossiped about.
There's been censuring and backstage plotting.
We've never made excuses.
We need no excuse.
Tonight the feast is finally coming to an end.
Success and fame are a ridiculous blindness.
Don't be like that! Don't leave! Stay!
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Careful.
Grandpa, you have a rest, I'll just be in in the living room. Call me for anything.
No need, no need.
Go look for Han Shangyan and have fun.
Look, he prepared this for me:
I press it and he can hear me.
- Go, go.- All right.
I'll pull the curtain for you, so that the sun doesn't bother your rest.
Good. Grandpa, I'm going then.
What happened to Grandpa?
Nothing... he's just having an afternoon rest.
Then what about that bellring?
Grandpa was showing it to me as an example. It's nothing.
How about you go sit in the yard, I'll cut some fruits.
All right.
I don't know what you like to eat. Is mango ok?
Su... ok, no problem.
Aside from my name, Han Shangyan, what else do you know?
Actually I don't know much.
I've just seen the videos of your public competitions, and also of your interviews.
Nothing else.
Han Shangyan, birthday February 14,
born in Norway, at 18 chose Chinese nationality.
I was a professional player in CTF for a few years.
Obtained ranking and awards. It can all be found on the Internet.
Two years later I retired.
I went to university for a few years, majored in Industrial Design.
After graduation I founded the K&K club in Norway.
I'm the first investor and I'm also one of the bosses of the club.
After establishing K&K club's section in China I've been permanently residing here.
I know all of this, it's all on the net.
I have an unsociable personality.
Even though I know that CTF is a world of code
it seems only in that world
I'm able to find calmness and balance.
I don't like peppers and eggplants, but I like candy.
Every time I'm troubled or feel like yelling at someone
I'll stuff a candy in my mouth to stop myself from speaking.
I hate the feeling of being restrained and confined
that's why I don't like to fight with my Grandpa.
I'm mad at him that he always wants to decide about my future for me.
I'm also mad at those people who look at CTF competitions with doubt and mistrust
because they don't know that those kids have a dream.
They study hard hoping to create their future with their own two hands.
Am I talking too much?
Not at all. I like hearing you say this.
Such a detailed explanation
with information that can't even be found on Baidu Baike(Note: Chinese Google-type website)
coming out from his mouth piece by piece
it seems he's telling me:
"Welcome in my world, Tong Nian"
This is a sort of official presentation of myself.
Don't take me for some hero like they say on Internet.
I'm not. You know?
So, do you want to yell at someone right now?
I just saw you eat candy.
What I want to tell you is
that I'm no prince.
I have a bad temper, have no gentleman's manner, I don't like romance,
I don't even have time for dates.
My whole life is about K&K. About the team members.
Very monotonous. No fun. No trips, no holidays.
I detest social events even more.
I don't even have days off,festivities or vacations.
So, I'll give you one more chance:
do you still want to break up?
♫ So many times I wish I could leave ♫
Do you or do you not?
♫ Nothing to hide, not be afraid ♫
You haven't decided how to answer?
♫ So many times I wish I could leave ♫
Or maybe you want to think about it some more?
I don't.♫ You're walking away, begging to me ♫
♫ You found another way, i believe ♫
I mean, I don't want to break up.♫ So many times i wish i could leave ♫
♫ Trying to find the one that is me ♫
♫ Nothing to hide, not be afraid ♫
♫ So many times I wish I could leave ♫
Then we won't.
For the things I didn't do well before, please be tolerant with me.
Okay, then. Get to know each other first, good?
Okay.
Actually, I'm not very reliable.
After knowing me, you'll find there's nothing to like about me.
I need to take a conference call first.
Go ahead.
-Old Han! -Boss is back!
Hello
Sorry, I was cut off just now.
Okay, let's continue.
There's two more clubs that just teamed up together.
Alright the game is on.
Boss. Do you know when China will start training for their new season?
Next month. You guys go ahead, I'm still listening.
Okay, there's two more teams.
It's a huge alliance. They're all merged together again. But I feel so sorry for this case.
Because due to their sponsors, it is affecting their disbandment.
Law of the jungle - the strong one survives.
Nothing to be sorry for.
What're you staring at me for?
Nothing. Keep talking, don't notice me.
Boss, your phone is still on.
Oh, trust me. I can't understand Chinese.
But, even if I couldn't hear anything, I know there is a girl near you.
Awkward.
Frog call.
Frog? What do you take us as?
Don't forget I know Chinese. I even know Shanghai dialect.
I'm telling you, we have a girl here at our meeting too!
So you need to pay attention to your actions, okay? Naughty!
Sorry, my bad. My girlfriend is here.
She's a bit moody. I gotta comfort her.
Just for a second.
I'll wait for you inside, keep chatting, I won't bother you.
So sweet.
Nonsense, continue the conference.
Old Han, to be truthful, I worry about you.
About what?
Did you forget what you promised your shareholders?
If this year, China cannot win first place, then immediately disband.
Did I ever say that? With who and when?
I'm not joking with you right now, I'm speaking with you seriously.
Do you have so little confidence in me or too much confidence in Team SP?
No, Old Han. I'm not saying I have no confidence in you.
If i was you who was competeing, I would believe in you 100%.
But the problem is you are already retired.
You cannot take the place of five kids to compete.
Back then when I just started competing, people didn't think highly of me either.
But at the end, we were still the ones that took the title of national champion - and it wasn't just one title.
That year was that year, now is now.
If you don't try, you'll never be able to see how strong these kids are.
National champion, it'll be ours.
Okay, I'll believe you for now.
Let's not talk longer, I have to bring a child home.
Okay, a child? He finally confessed.
Confess what?
Last time, you came to Norway to compete.
You wouldn't confess she was your girlfriend.
You kept saying she was your friend and not girlfriend, 'just friend'.
'Just friend', as if!
Are you done? I'm hanging up.
Little Bai.
You're back?
Something up?
You're here borrowing money again?
No way.
I'll pay back next month.
I have no more money.
It's her birthday.
Thanks.
Just put it down and I can wash it.
It's fine, I've finished.
Mosquito bite?
I can't let him know I'm allergic to mangoes.
Yeah.
Then, we...
Time to go.
Okay.
Thank you.
This, I'll help you.
It's fine, I can do it myself.
We...are we still going anywhere?
Where do you want to go?
I don't...no.
-Nian Nian!-Grandpa!
-You're going home?-I'm going back.
Come by often.
Okay, okay.
Escort her.
I was already going to, you don't have to remind me.
Let's go.
I'll go then.
Bye.
Is it better?
No, no. I've used medicine, I'm fine now.
Can you let me see your car keys for a second?
Wait.
Here's your birthday present.
My birthday passed long ago, keep it for yourself.
I bought it for you on your birthday.
And you can still use it.
I'll do it.
-Thanks.-Do you like it?
I chose it according to your online username.
Gun. 'Gun'.
Right, today's your birthday.
I'll take you to buy a present.
No, no need.
What are you being polite for? You give and take.
Seat belt.
Where should we go?
Anywhere is fine. Where do you usually go?
I have little chances to buy people presents.
Then, have you ever bought gifts for a girl?
I've already said I'm very practical,
I don't know how to be romantic.
Then, will you be like regular people and
go watch a movie or have a meal?
Ever since I entered CTF,
the only thing I've cared about is the team's score,
and how to let China take World Champion.
You're already amazing, really.
You have your own dreams, that's admirable.
But, I think shouldn't you...give yourself less pressure?
Of course, pursuing honor is important.
For example, if your team wins in a competition,
you can take that honor and share it with all the bros on your team.
But, when you lose in a competition
or when you are going through hardships,
you must want to find someone to get things off your chest.
Of course being number one is really good,
but being number one must be also very tiring, isn't it?
At the very least, this is what I think.
If you don't mind,
I am willing to be your listener.
To accompany you in times of unhappiness.
We're here. I usually come over here to buy things.
What should we buy?
No need! I have a lot of this type of computer accessories at home.
You have a lot of computer accessories?
You major in computers.
If you don't pick, I'll choose myself.
I really don't need one. I can't game, it'll be a waste of money.
These are very simple,
you're so smart. You'll figure it out in ten minutes.
Then, you buy and I'll learn. As long as you like it, I can learn it.
♫ You captured all my attention ♫
♫ I don't want to wake up ♫
Sir, what do you need? I can introduce you to some.
These are all new-released. Do you want to try them?
No thanks.
♫ watching the most beautiful night sky with you ♫
♫ I want to teas you and make you happy ♫
That much?
This way.
Give them to me.
Wait a bit.
♫ Quietly telling you: I love you ♫
♫ Walk together, walk together ♫
♫ holding you in my arms ♫
What are those?
Turtle, he runs slowest, so this is easiest.
Pig, looks stupid but is actually smart.
Moderate level.
Panda, our country's treasure.
So, this difficulty is highest.
I'll divide the games into three different types.
That way when you play, you can know whether the level is easy or hard by using the labels.
But playing games is my weakness.
If you don't understand, then come ask me. Giving you an excuse to come see me.
♫ You turned your head and smiled at me ♫
♫ Grateful that youth let us ♫
Know what this means?
- What does it mean? - Tong Nian's a pig.
♫ We sit in a circle that is dazzling ♫
-Hungry?-No.
-Thirsty?-No.
Want to buy clothes?
No need.
-Shoes?-These are enough.
I'll carry them myself.
♫ Holding hands, holding hands, ♫
How do you date before?
I'll not trying to inquire about your privacy.
It's just I don't really know about dating. So I asked.
I...
You are my first love.
I'm going to Sanya tomorrow for a blocked training.
Okay.
Be careful.
I won't tell you the flight information so don't come pick me up.
Every night, after 9 and before 3, you can contact me.
Any other time, if it's not for an emergency, then for that time being don't call me.
Because if it's not a meeting we're training.
Okay.
Keep studying.
I'm pretty good on my studying.
- Keep up the good work. - I've completed my courses as a graduate student.
It's about time for my break, so there's nothing for me to do good work on.
Even if you finish your courses, you still need to continue to learn. What's that old saying?
Learning is like a sea without boundaries.
Do you need me to finish the last sentence?
What's the last sentence?
Only through studying hard can one reach the destination.
That... Do we need... need
need to hug a bit?
No... No...
It's okay. This is the front of the school. There's quite a lot of people.
It's not really me who wants to hug,
It's just that in dating, this is a necessary process.
I understand.
You see that sweet potato stand. The students from my school all love eating sweet potato there.
It taste de-delicious.
Wait for me.
Where are you going?
How much is it?
20. (i.e. about $2.91)
Sorry, I forgot you didn't eat today.
You bought that much?
I don't know what you like to eat, so I bought a bit of everything.
You choose first. I'll take away the ones you don't like.
I like it all. I can eat all of them.
Can... Can you finish them?
Yes, I can. Yes, I can. Give it to me.
Also the game machine.
Give it to me.
Are you really okay?
I'm okay. No problem.
Then I'm leaving.
Good-bye.
Be careful!
Bye-bye.
Bye-bye!
Wow, did you get rich?
No, I just want to eat because I'm happy today.
I thought you weren't coming back today. Was prepare to eat instant noodles.
Today, Zheng Hui said your brother came to the school to pick you up.
When did you have a brother?
It's not my brother who came to pick me up.
It's not your brother?
New boyfriend?
Let's eat together.
He bought all these?
This is good. Peach Tree that doesn't blossom for 10,000 years,
finally blossoms and blossoms in full. Who is it this time?
Showing off affection dies fast. I won't say. I won't say. I won't say.
- What is it? He gave you these, too?
He gave me that as birthday present.
This is good.
You don't even play these, why did he gave you these?
What do you know.
He likes to play. Whatever he likes to play, I can learn it.
I definitely can learn to play.
This one. It's easy. Fits you.
Car racing. Good.
How do you know so much?
Of course. I'm a game expert.
This...These two. Gun-shooting ones. I used to love playing them.
Really?
Why is there so many labels on here?
There's pandas, turtles and little piggies.
He labeled it for me. He said to follow the order to play. Really fun.
Don't break 'em. Don't take them off. Or else—
Tong Nian.
What did I just say? Told you not to take them off. Give it back.
- Tong Nian - He labeled them for me. Don't mess them up.
Oh he labeled them for you.
Give it to me! Give it to me!
Stop messing around.
You're so annoying.
Good thing it's not broken. Eat your stuff.
Boss, I'm sorry. I woke up late.
After I finish eating, I'll go to practice.
It's okay.
Boss, can you have a bit more of a club owner's style? Why are you still eating box lunches.
What wrong? Feel like you haven't been scolded enough normally?
No. I don't expect you to get a sports car or mansion.
But at least eat something good.
If someone were to capture a photo of you like this, people would think that our club is going into bankruptcy.
Are you complaining that you're not getting enough insurance or that your salary is too low?
- Don't try to hide deeper meanings inside your words. - I'm not. I'm not. I'm not.
I do not dare. I do not dare. You keep looking.
This... What's happening here?
Stop displeasing our Boss.
I didn't.
Look at the date you picked. You really know how to jump right in front of the gun.
No wait. What's today?
I see a smile on Boss's face. It all seems good.
Today is Shaofei's birthday.
Boss went to buy presents.
Little Mi's birthday?
Really?
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Milk Bread by Yang Zi
♫ How was my heartbeat rattled by you? ♫
♫ I want to immediately move into your eyes as a dock ♫
♫ A strange love raises a storm ♫
♫ In the blink of an eye, our restraints were forgotten ♫
♫ Longing is a type of poison, it is difficult to give up ♫
♫ Once my mind is set that you are my only coordinate ♫
♫ How much more thoughts do I need ♫
♫ So I can monopolize your embrace? ♫
♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫
♫ A couple made for each other. Once met, you’ll never be flung away ♫
♫ This kind of match has not too much, not too little, just sweet enough ♫
♫ Your smile is the exclusive recipe for happiness ♫
♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫
♫ Sour-sweet and bitter-spicy are all love’s ingredients ♫
♫ Memories fermenting to bake a distinct flavor ♫
♫ Can you please be my support forever? ♫
♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫
♫ A couple made for each other. Once met, you’ll never be flung away ♫
♫ This kind of match has not too much, not too little, just sweet enough ♫
♫ Your smile is the exclusive recipe for happiness ♫
♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫
♫ Sour-sweet and bitter-spicy are all love’s ingredients ♫
♫ Memories fermenting to bake a distinct flavor ♫
♫ Can you please be my support forever? ♫