Otaku Translation: My Girlfriend Is a Cello Player C53

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They were lucky to be living in a time when social media had evolved significantly. In the past, before the rise of short-form videos, creators usually placed sponsor mentions only at the beginning of their content—something like, "This video is sponsored by XXX." Interrupting the video midway with promotions would have annoyed viewers.

Nowadays, however, advertisers had become far more creative. From zero-frame cuts to sudden transitions, video bloggers could seamlessly weave product placements into unexpected moments. While this approach worked well for casual talk shows or variety content, it often clashed jarringly with scripted dramas.

It felt like living in a real-life version of The Truman Show.

But from another perspective, it was precisely because of these sophisticated ad integration techniques that the short-video industry had flourished, allowing countless creators to make a living as influencers.

So, there was no need to be overly resistant to ads.

"What do you think?" Lin Tian turned to Gan Yanyu, seeking her opinion.

Gan Yanyu tapped her lips thoughtfully. "So they’ll send us their instruments, and we’ll use them for our performance?"

"Theoretically, yes."

"Use their instruments?" Gan Yanyu murmured.

"Is there an issue? Are you only comfortable using your own cello?" Lin Tian suddenly recalled hearing about certain artists who insisted on using specific tools—swordsmen with their trusted blades, calligraphers with their favorite brushes. Such people sounded impossibly skilled just by reputation alone.

"No—it’s not that," Gan Yanyu clarified. "I’m wondering… will they send the instrument after we confirm we’re taking the ad?"

"Of course," Lin Tian replied. To him, most Western instruments were practically luxury items. Shipping costs alone would be exorbitant—not to mention the value of the instruments themselves. Advertising luxury goods wasn’t easy.

"What if their instruments aren’t good enough? If we’re going to promote their products, we need to test them first, right?" Gan Yanyu tilted her head, concern evident on her face. "Moving instruments around is such a hassle. If we find out the quality isn’t up to par once they deliver it, we can’t accept the ad."

"..."

She had a point. It seemed so obvious now, yet Lin Tian hadn’t even considered it earlier. As someone conditioned by the internet culture of prioritizing profit over quality, he felt a pang of shame in front of Gan Yanyu.

"Let me ask them first," Lin Tian said.

"Mm-hmm." Gan Yanyu leaned closer, earnestly reminding him, "Make sure you clarify everything!"

"Got it."

Lin Tian sent a message and quickly began negotiating with "Lucky Music Shop."

To his surprise, the conversation went smoothly. When Lin Tian mentioned needing to inspect the instrument before committing, the shop readily agreed.

Lucky Music Shop was a moderately sized chain store with branches across the country. Lin Tian emphasized that he had high standards for instruments and that this inspection wouldn’t just be a formality. Despite this, the shop assured him that staff from their Qingzhou branch would deliver the instrument within a couple of days. Even if Lin Tian decided against accepting the ad afterward, no delivery fees would be charged.

Impressive. Selling luxury goods truly came with a different level of confidence.

Lin Tian showed the chat log to Gan Yanyu. After reading it, her face lit up with relief.

"Great! That solves the problem~"

"Yeah, I’ve already arranged it. Now we just wait for them to deliver the instrument."

"Okay."

Even if the instrument turned out to be subpar, they could always switch to another ad. The ball remained firmly in [Moonlight and Cat]'s court. Either way, their next video was guaranteed to bring in revenue.

It was getting late, and Gan Yanyu needed to head home. Just as she reached the door, she suddenly remembered something and turned back to Lin Tian.

"Oh yeah—"

"Mr. Gao asked us to visit him this weekend if we’re free. He said he wants to evaluate how our duet practice is coming along."

"Evaluate our progress?"

Lin Tian understood immediately—it was essentially a mini exam. Gao Zhenyang, being a member of the concert committee, held significant sway. If their duet couldn’t pass muster with him, forget about performing at any formal concerts.

"Alright."

"..."

Gan Yanyu clung to the doorframe, looking at Lin Tian nervously. "We... should be okay, right?"

"We’ll be fine," Lin Tian reassured her, giving a thumbs-up with a serious expression. "Partner, trust in the bond between us."

Bam.

Before Lin Tian finished speaking, Gan Yanyu flushed red, closed the door, and left.

---

A typical Friday. For high school students, this was the peak of activity. With the weekend approaching, everyone seemed more energetic during class than usual.

Qingzhou No. 7 High School maintained a relatively relaxed management style. Until the final 100-day countdown to the college entrance exam, seniors still enjoyed full weekends—a privilege not all schools offered. Only those who had experienced senior year understood the true value of having two days off.

For instance, at Qingzhou No. 18 High School, located just two streets away, seniors had already transitioned to a half-day schedule since the start of the semester: dismissal at noon, followed by evening study sessions starting at 7 PM.

During the extended break, noise filled the air.

Lin Tian, who had been resting with his head on the desk, looked up and noticed a group of girls on the corridor of the neighboring experimental building filming themselves dancing. Their movements looked oddly familiar.

"Yong, what are those people doing?" Lin Tian pointed toward the scene.

"Filming TikTok, obviously."

True to his title as the "TikTok King," Xu Yong instantly identified the situation with a glance. "Oh, that dance has been trending on TikTok recently. Isn’t it called... the Can-Can Dance?"

"..."

No wonder the moves seemed so recognizable. Lin Tian hadn’t expected the dance to infiltrate his daily life so quickly. Gan Yanyu refused to perform it, yet female students from the same school were already jumping on the trend.

He resolved to persuade Gan Yanyu to give it a try when he returned home. Such popularity couldn’t go ignored—the original creators should participate too.

"This dance is boring," Xu Yong grumbled bitterly. "No twerking, no hip-swaying, nothing eye-catching whatsoever. What’s so great about it? It became popular out of nowhere. I haven’t even watched the original video—I bet whoever made the track is also clueless."

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