Otaku Translation: My Girlfriend Is a Cello Player C94

Please support the translation by reading the translation and commenting on otakutl official site.

Thank you.

Everyone from Otaku Translation

Chapter 94: A Song That Stirs the Blood

“What kind of twisted nonsense is this?”

Lin Tian couldn’t help but feel amused. It felt like one of those high-society tea sales pitches. Was this the new trend for tea marketers now? The “rich young lady” approach?

Internally, Lin Tian rolled his eyes. If it weren’t for Gan Yanyu’s first day back at school lifting his spirits, he might’ve been more irritated. Still, he decided to let it slide.

Ignoring the mysterious message, he grabbed a cold beer from the fridge and sprawled out on the couch.

“Let’s scroll through TikTok.”

It had been a while since the concert ended, and Lin Tian hadn’t checked his account in days. He had a hunch there’d be some pleasant surprises waiting for him. Thanks to the wonders of big data, he wasn’t disappointed.

The moment he opened TikTok, the first recommended video popped up:

“Unbelievable! Is Moonlight and Cat Seriously Underrated?”

In the video, a blogger enthusiastically dissected three of Moonlight and Cat’s tracks—now collectively known as the “Moonlight And Cat Trilogy.” Segment by segment, they broke down the music, explaining to viewers just how much artistic value these pieces held.

Scrolling further, another video caught his eye:

“Stop fantasizing about Moonlight and Cat! Wake Up, People! Symphony in G Minor: ‘Pathétique’ is the finest piece of art you’ll find on TikTok.”

Another swipe revealed yet another passionate take:

“That incredible music, and all you care about is the Cat-chan? I don’t even know how to react to this. Truly, people with refined taste are few and far between.”

Lin Tian was genuinely surprised. Just a few days away from TikTok, and already there was a full-blown movement championing Moonlight and Cat. Countless users were now convinced that the duo had been criminally underrated on the platform.

Self-proclaimed “music bloggers” and “TikTok-certified musicians” were clambering over each other to praise Moonlight and Cat. It seemed as though whoever spoke up first would be crowned the arbiter of good taste. To stay silent was apparently an admission of musical ignorance.

“What’s going on here?” Lin Tian chuckled to himself.

Back when he was posting videos, none of these so-called tastemakers had bothered to show up. Now, suddenly, everyone was undergoing a collective awakening of sophistication? As if they’d discovered fine wine where only vinegar existed before?

Lin Tian pondered this irony. He wasn’t dead yet. He’d assumed this level of recognition would come decades after both he and Gan Yanyu were long gone.

Curious, he opened his profile and clicked on his most recent upload. What he saw left him stunned.

The video for Symphony in G Minor: ‘Pathétique’ had skyrocketed to an astonishing 2.58 million likes. When Lin Tian had last cashed out ad revenue, the number had barely reached 900,000.

“Damn,” he muttered. “If Lucky Music Shop had delayed the payout by just one week, I could’ve made an extra 100,000. With my card multiplier, that’s 300,000 gone.”

After exploring a bit, Lin Tian finally uncovered the reason behind the sudden surge in popularity. Just as he’d suspected:

Keywords:

Qingzhou, Concert

Although recording during the concert was strictly prohibited, many attendees had secretly captured snippets of Moonlight and Cat’s performance using their phones. These shaky, low-quality clips were uploaded to TikTok, spreading like wildfire.

“As someone lucky enough to attend the Qingzhou concert, I can only say… it was mind-blowing. Absolutely mind-blowing. I never imagined hearing Moonlight and Cat’s music live in a concert hall could have such an impact. Especially the final piece—I walked out of the hall feeling completely overwhelmed. Unreal.”

“At first, I worried their music wouldn’t fit alongside the works of classical legends. But there was zero awkwardness. In fact, Moonlight and Cat’s compositions overshadowed everything else. I declare Symphony in G Minor: ‘Pathétique’ to be the greatest classical piece ever created in Zhonghua!”

“…”

While the amateur recordings lacked clarity and polish compared to the live experience, even through the grainy audio and jittery camerawork, viewers could sense the sheer intensity of the performance.

Moonlight and Cat officially surpassed 1.5 million followers. Had these videos been posted on Bilibili instead of TikTok, this growth rate would’ve easily earned them a spot among the “Top 100 Creators.”

For Lin Tian, this phenomenon was undeniably positive. It meant that future uploads would attract audiences who cared more about the music itself rather than superficial distractions.

That’s just how the internet worked. Even if users’ aesthetic sensibilities hadn’t improved, and they couldn’t fully articulate why Moonlight and Cat’s music resonated so deeply, once something became trendy, resisting it felt like admitting poor taste. So, no matter how little they understood, plenty of users would chime in with earnest analysis.

“Producer Task Issued—”

“Objective: Compose a piece of music to be performed as a duet with your partner. Post the video and receive 2 million likes along with 200,000 ‘Passionate’ emotional responses from viewers.”

“Deadline: 7 days.”

“…”

This was a tall order. Two million likes and 200,000 emotions within seven days? That was significantly higher than previous tasks. But then again, the reward seemed worth it.

“Reward: Skill – Efficient Learning”

“Efficient Learning: When activated, the producer experiences time passing at one-third the normal rate during study sessions, while mental fatigue accumulates at the usual pace. This skill refreshes daily at midnight.”

Now that sounded like a game-changer. Just hearing about it made Lin Tian feel fired up.

Essentially, this skill allowed him to triple his productivity during two-hour study sessions, effectively cramming six hours of work into a third of the time. For someone like Lin Tian, who prided himself on mastering time management, this ability was invaluable. Whether tackling Zhang Juan’s academic expectations or preparing for the upcoming arts exam, it would prove indispensable.

But what kind of song should he compose?

“Passion” was easier to evoke than “tension” or “excitement,” which explained the higher target of 200,000 emotions. Lin Tian quickly brainstormed ideas. One particular melody came to mind—a timeless piece known across generations.

Its power? Let’s just say that whenever this tune played, lives were often on the line—and bloodshed wasn’t uncommon.

With swift keystrokes, Lin Tian began transcribing the sheet music onto his computer. He titled it: España Cañí.

To make it more accessible, he added a secondary title:

The Spanish Bullfighting Song.

https://www.novelupdates.com/series/my-girlfriend-is-a-cello-player/

If you like this project, please vote for this novel through the above link, thank you.
Join our discord you will receive update notification

If you would like to support this translation, you may choose any one of the options below.

All the tiers provide an off-line reading experience

Tier 1: 10 Advance chapters

Access fee $3.00 Monthly