Otaku Translation: My Girlfriend Is a Cello Player C60

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Lin Tian didn’t resist the challenge. He wanted to try. But his main concern was Gan Yanyu’s condition. Her health had always been fragile, and while she’d been exercising more recently, her regimen was carefully controlled. For instance, if her goal was to run 1,000 meters, she’d stop every 250 meters to rest. Though slow, she always finished what she set out to do.

But Gao Zhenyang’s request was clear: they needed to play straight through, no breaks. True enough, there wouldn’t be any pauses on stage during an actual performance. Some things had to be experienced firsthand.

“Let’s do it,” Gan Yanyu said simply.

“Are you sure you’re okay?”

“If I can’t handle it, I’ll stop.”

Her calm response did little to reassure Lin Tian. He knew her well—she wasn’t great at expressing herself and could be stubborn to a fault. If something went wrong, she’d probably push through anyway. Knowing her, the music might keep flowing, but her body would give out first.

“You talk like you’re setting yourself up for disaster,” Lin Tian teased.

Gan Yanyu raised a finger earnestly. “You’re imagining something that’s more likely to happen during an actual performance, not practice.”

Lin Tian rolled his eyes. Do I need to compliment you now?

Still, despite her blunt reasoning, her words carried surprising conviction. Lin Tian found himself feeling slightly more at ease about Gan Yanyu’s upcoming performance.

“All right then.”

Lin Tian took the seven sheets of sheet music and quickly began scanning them alongside Gan Yanyu. Beside them, the three students grew increasingly tense.

Was this real?

After showcasing such mastery with Can-Can Dance, were they really attempting sight-reading next? While their earlier performance could perhaps be explained by familiarity with the piece, sight-reading unfamiliar scores in perfect harmony was another level entirely.

Gao Li prided himself on strong fundamentals—he could manage simple sight-reading—but even he stumbled occasionally. Playing smoothly without error? Impossible. And yet here these two were, not only playing but doing so as a duet. Even after witnessing their flawless rendition of Can-Can Dance, he doubted they could pull this off.

But what if they can? A small part of him dared to hope.

“Ready,” Lin Tian announced after barely two minutes of review. The pair returned to their positions almost immediately.

That fast? Two minutes? Before Gao Li could process what just happened, Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu were already prepared.

“First piece: Javier’s Concerto No. 2 in E Major.”

“Begin.”

The music began—a weighty composition where the cello and piano intertwined, evoking images of an epic battlefield. This piece seemed tailor-made for the cello. Lin Tian focused intently on providing impeccable accompaniment, while Gan Yanyu appeared completely unleashed. Her long black hair swayed gently in the breeze from the window, yet it did nothing to distract her from pouring her soul into each bow stroke.

Elegant. Too elegant.

The impact of the piece quickly resonated with everyone listening. It felt nothing like a first-time performance—flawless, seamless, and imbued with emotion.

“Second piece: Erwin’s Concerto No. 6 in C Major.”

A lighter, livelier melody followed. Their music shifted gears effortlessly, filling the room with joyous energy.

“Damn…this is insane…” Gao Li muttered under his breath, unable to contain his awe. Clearly, Gao Zhenyang had downplayed the difficulty of these pieces—they weren’t “easy” or “quick scans.” Each one posed significant challenges even in class. This wasn’t practice; it was pure flexing.

He’d never seen anyone turn sight-reading into a concert-level performance before. This wasn’t just skill—it was flaunting brilliance. Words failed him entirely. All he could think was: Amazing.

For the first time, as a piano student, Gao Li found himself utterly captivated by the cello. However, he also noticed something else: Lin Tian’s piano skills, while impressive, paled slightly compared to Gan Yanyu’s mastery of the cello. That wasn’t a reflection of Lin Tian’s inadequacy—it was a testament to how terrifyingly skilled Gan Yanyu truly was.

The overwhelming intensity of her playing left Gao Li wondering: if he were accompanying her, would he lose his mind? Yet Lin Tian managed to keep pace without faltering. By all accounts, that alone made him remarkable.

“…”

“Ah, turns out lighter pieces suit their chemistry better,” Gao Zhenyang mused, stroking his chin as he watched Lin Tian play. “No wonder he wrote something like Can-Can Dance.”

“What did you say?” Gao Li asked, stunned.

“Oh…” Realizing his slip-up, Gao Zhenyang glanced at Gao Li. “Did I mention Can-Can Dance was composed by Mr. Lin?”

“He’s Moonlight Bro?!” Gao Li exclaimed, his voice rising in disbelief.

“And he’s really still in high school?!”

As a devoted fan of Can-Can Dance, Gao Li had idolized “Moonlight and Cat” since hearing the track. Like many online, he assumed the high school uniform persona was just part of the act. Now, standing before him was the very same person—the creator himself, casually playing piano as a teenager.

Gao Li’s mind nearly exploded.

“Shh—” Gao Zhenyang quickly hushed him, unsure whether Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu intended to keep their identities hidden. Erring on the side of caution, he gestured for silence.

“Don’t spread this around, got it?”

“Yes…” Gao Li nodded eagerly, his gaze returning to the performers with renewed admiration.

“Third piece: Victor’s Overture to Morning Light.”

“…”

“Fourth piece: Erwin’s Concerto No. 8 in D Minor.”

Their performance reached a fever pitch. Lin Tian’s fingers flew across the keys faster than ever, while Gan Yanyu’s cello soared to new heights. The unbroken stream of music soon spilled out of the classroom and into the hallway, drawing curious listeners.

Why weren’t they stopping to rest? And why did it sound so good?

Was some teacher giving a private recital?

Drawn by the melody, students began gathering outside the piano classroom. When one brave soul pushed open the door, others followed, crowding inside. With Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu at the center, the audience surrounded the podium. Those without seats pressed against the windows, peering in from the corridor.

“Fifth piece… Sixth piece…”

Over a hundred university students packed tightly around the room, watching in stunned silence. One teenager nearly smoked the piano keys, while the other coaxed endless harmonies from her cello. The scene was nothing short of extraordinary.

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