Otaku Translation: My Girlfriend Is a Cello Player C174

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Chapter 174: and Cat Lead the Ensemble – The Duet Begins

“Mr. Moonlight, I’m truly sorry for all the trouble I caused you before.”

At the entrance of the café, the final cast member for the MV had arrived.

Almost as soon as he stepped inside, spotted among the group of made-up performers. There was no mistaking him—the most handsome one had to be Moonlight.

Zhang Dong immediately broke into a textbook-perfect jog, excitement radiating from his every move. He grasped Lin Tian’s hand firmly and delivered his prepared apology.

“The last time, I really failed to recognize your talent—it was entirely my fault. I’m actually a huge fan of yours. That day, I should have been able to tell it was you just by your voice, but unfortunately, you were wearing a mask, and your speech was muffled.”

On the way here, Zhang Dong had rehearsed this speech over and over in his mind, determined to smooth things over and avoid any awkwardness during today’s shoot.

But to his surprise, Lin Tian didn’t seem to care at all. Instead, he simply patted Zhang Dong on the shoulder with a warm smile.

“It’s fine. Just focus on filming. We need your violin,” Lin Tian said, deliberately emphasizing the words “need you.”

Zhang Dong was momentarily overwhelmed with gratitude.

To be honest, he had harbored some doubts about Moonlight’s sincerity. After all, Moonlight’s post on could easily have been part of a calculated persona—a setup to humiliate him further under the guise of collaboration. Given Zhang Dong’s experience in the live-streaming world, where drama often reigned supreme, such tactics weren’t uncommon.

But when he shook hands with Moonlight and felt the genuine warmth and confidence emanating from him, Zhang Dong became certain.

Moonlight wasn’t the type to stoop to such pettiness.

“Rest assured, Mr. Moonlight. I won’t let you down.”

Click—click—

The behind-the-scenes photographer captured this heartfelt moment. With the release of this handshake photo, the uproar surrounding “” on Bilibili would finally come to an end.

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Soon after, the director emerged to brief Lin Tian and on the shooting plan.

First up was the “live performance version,” an Easter egg of sorts designed to show that the duo genuinely performed together while dancing—not just lip-syncing or relying on post-production effects. This authenticity resonated deeply with core fans, who craved moments like these: Ah, Moonlight looks so cool! Ah, is so beautiful!

However, this didn’t mean they could slack off on the music. Quite the opposite.

“This version will be included as a bonus track on the CD release,” He Zhichen announced.

It was a clever marketing strategy—one Lin Tian hadn’t even considered. Clearly, only a professional entertainment company could pull off something like this.

Thus, their performance had to be flawless.

So how would they film it?

The director explained briefly.

Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu would first sit among the ensemble musicians, pretending to accompany the dancers at the ball. Then, separate footage of them dancing would later be edited together with their playing, creating the illusion that they were simultaneously performing and dancing.

With that, filming began.

One by one, the trainees portraying the accompanying ensemble took their seats. For them, this was an unparalleled honor—to perform alongside Moonlight and Cat, a privilege few fans could ever dream of.

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“Are you nervous, Lin Tian?”

Just then, Gan Yanyu nudged Lin Tian’s wrist gently, her voice soft.

She noticed something unusual: Lin Tian, who never got stage fright, was trembling slightly.

This was strange.

“No, I’m just… excited,” Lin Tian replied, wiping his palms on his thighs.

Of course he was nervous.

In a short while, he would attempt to overpower Gan Yanyu—a role reversal from their usual dynamic. Up until now, Gan Yanyu had always taken the lead, both musically and metaphorically. For Lin Tian to step into the dominant position, even temporarily, naturally left him feeling uneasy.

This was the perfect opportunity to test his resolve. Unlike practice sessions, they were now fully immersed in the setting of a grand ballroom. Surrounded by such an atmosphere, Gan Yanyu’s performance would undoubtedly reach its peak.

Lin Tian worried that if he tried to assert himself, she might punch him halfway across the room—or worse, pin him down even harder than usual.

And so, he asked hesitantly:

“Miss Gan, do you think you’re someone who takes initiative in relationships?”

“What kind of question is that?” Gan Yanyu blinked, staring at him blankly.

“Some people are completely different in life versus in relationships. Someone strong-willed in daily life might become submissive in love, while others who are timid in life may take charge in romance.”

“Why are you asking me this now?”

Gan Yanyu tilted her head curiously, more intrigued by the timing of the question than its content. Still, since Lin Tian had asked, she gave it serious thought.

“I suppose I’d need to experience what love feels like before I can answer that,” she said finally.

“You’re right.” Lin Tian chuckled softly.

For Gan Yanyu, this line of questioning was clearly out of her depth. And perhaps comparing emotions to music wasn’t entirely appropriate either. After all, there was no denying that Gan Yanyu was fiercely dominant in her musical realm.

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“Let’s begin!”

At the director’s cue, Zhang Dong’s violin led the way. Soon, the suited trainees joined in, their instruments blending seamlessly into the piece.

The red-haired girl played her violin, two boys handled the accordion and viola, and together, they enriched with layers of texture and depth.

Though Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu had heard this piece countless times, witnessing a full (two violins, a viola, and a cello) bring it to life was nothing short of breathtaking. The soul of came alive in that very moment.

“Not bad,” He Zhichen murmured approvingly.

He hadn’t expected much from this hastily assembled group of trainees serving as background musicians for the MV. But knowing they were performing alongside Moonlight and Cat seemed to have inspired them to give their all.

His gaze shifted to Zhang Dong, leading the ensemble on violin. Eyes closed, completely absorbed in his playing, Zhang Dong exuded undeniable skill.

“He’s definitely one of the ,” He Zhichen thought. “Moonlight’s response on social media not only earned widespread acclaim online but also secured an outstanding violinist willing to go above and beyond.”

Truly, Moonlight was born to be an idol.

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When the variation arrived, Lin Tian’s piano burst forth, followed closely by Gan Yanyu’s cello.

All previous performances paled in comparison.

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