Otaku Translation: My Girlfriend Is a Cello Player C111

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: , the Classical Beauty of the 21st Century

“Oh, so it’s because high school students aren’t supposed to date?”

Now that was something fans could grudgingly accept—though not without a healthy dose of skepticism.

“Bullsht! Since when do high schoolers follow those rules? Who doesn’t hook up these days?”

“I’m crying. Cat-chan really thought she could convince us with that line?”

“She’s treating us like kids or something.”

“Then again, Cat-chan looks too innocent to lie…”

“No way! Are people actually buying this? Some folks need to see their goddess drunk and stumbling home before they’ll believe otherwise.”

quickly intervened, whispering urgently into Cat-chan’s ear:

“That excuse isn’t fooling anyone.”

“Why not?”

“Because everyone dates in high school these days—even middle schoolers.”

“Eh?”

Cat-chan nervously tucked her hands together, clearly flustered. “If I say I’m an elementary schooler instead, would that help?”

“If you were an elementary schooler, I’d be going to jail.”

…

“Damn, Cat-chan is too cute for her own good.”

“Can’t they edit this out?! Why are we hearing their whispered conversations? This is torture!”

“I feel like a stray dog who got kicked while watching a video.”

“Forget it, forget it—I believe you two aren’t dating! I REALLY BELIEVE IT!”

At first glance, this Q&A session seemed like Moonlight and Cat’s clever ruse to hype up their . But as the video unfolded, viewers realized they were only scratching the surface. While fans thought they were on level two, Moonlight was operating on level five—a masterful performance designed to ensnare everyone in their playful web.

The whispers? Totally intentional. Everyone knew Moonlight meant for them to hear. And Moonlight knew they knew. It was layers upon layers of meta-playfulness—but damn if it wasn’t addictive.

Within hours, snippets of Moonlight and Cat’s interactions went viral, edited into bite-sized clips flooding social media platforms. Even random strangers unfamiliar with their music found themselves charmed by the sweetness emanating from the screen.

And yet, paradoxically, fans couldn’t get enough of being teased—and loving every second of it. Was there any difference between this and masochism?

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“Alright, final question,” Moonlight announced, pulling out another card.

Compared to the earlier bombshell revelations, this one was relatively tame—a soft pitch down the middle.

So naturally, he handed it over to Cat-chan to read aloud:

“Why do Moonlight and Cat always hide their faces? When will we finally see what you look like?”

It wasn’t a particularly tough question. The internet was full of anonymous creators; Moonlight and Cat weren’t unique in keeping their identities under wraps. Take, for instance, the pianist uploading videos of playing beautiful pieces for years without ever showing their face—it hadn’t stopped millions from tuning in.

But curiosity about Moonlight and Cat ran deeper than usual. Fans craved more than just their music—they wanted to know what these prodigies looked like. A young composer and a genius cellist? People couldn’t resist imagining their faces.

For the CP shippers, it was even worse. How could they fantasize about romantic scenarios without visual references? No one wanted to picture abstract shapes moving around—it felt incomplete.

Adding fuel to the fire were the self-proclaimed “rational” fans spouting nauseating platitudes like, “Even if Moonlight and Cat turn out ugly, they’ll always be perfect in our hearts.” As if preemptively labeling them as unattractive somehow made their devotion purer.

hesitated when reading this question. Initially, hiding her face had been a precaution due to her existing reputation in ’s . Now, though, it was more about discomfort. Gan Yanyu simply wasn’t used to sharing personal photos or videos online—she barely posted anything on social media at all.

had always encouraged her to stay anonymous, emphasizing the importance of mystery in maintaining their allure. So Cat-chan responded softly:

“We’re still students, so we think it’s better to protect our privacy.”

“And… Moonlight told me not to show my face.”

That single word—“told”—sent the chatroom into overdrive.

“What? Is this some kind of ancient noblewoman trope? Only wealthy husbands forbid their wives from showing their faces in public!”

“Holy crap, are there seriously girls like this in the 21st century?! No wonder Cat-chan seems so pure.”

“This is straight out of a romance novel! Envious of Moonlight’s life…”

Amidst the chaos of comments, the video ended. Days later, Lin Tian finally checked his phone after finishing up work.

“3.27 million likes.”

“2.26 million followers.”

How many likes? HOW MANY FOLLOWERS?!

But beneath the staggering numbers lay a new trending topic:

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Wait… WHAT?

Confused, Lin Tian dove into the hashtag, scrolling through the comments to understand what had happened. What he found astounded him: fans had taken Gan Yanyu’s offhand remark about following Moonlight’s advice not to reveal her face and spun entire romantic backstories around it. They imagined Cat-chan as a sheltered young lady, untouched by modern trends, devoted solely to classical music—and, of course, deeply in love with Moonlight.

While the premise was wildly inaccurate, the conclusion oddly fit. Somehow, despite the misinterpretation, the narrative resonated.

Even crazier? Clips of Cat-chan’s shy mannerisms and soft-spoken innocence from the Q&A video exploded across . Countless influencers began mimicking her style, dressing in , letting their hair down, and adopting her timid demeanor. One viral trend involved recreating her iconic line:

“Because my hubby said… my appearance is only for him to see.”

Among the copycats, one stood out: a popular anime-inspired creator named No Cilantro (Won’t Reply to DMs). Dressed in the same blue sailor outfit, holding a pudding cup, and gazing innocently into the camera, she delivered the line with perfect sincerity:

“My face… is only for my oniichan to see.”

Her video racked up millions of views, with fans claiming she embodied the real-life essence of Cat-chan.

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