Otaku Translation: My Girlfriend Is a Cello Player C182

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Chapter 182: What Did You Take Me For?

“What do you mean by that?” asked curiously, her lips slightly parted.

“Uh… it means the piece is packed with substance,” Lin Tian quickly interjected. “After all, this was the first piece I wrote for Miss Gan.”

Lin Tian felt a twinge of guilt. Using had been too risky. A skilled musician could detect his guiding hand on the piano during their performance. But ’s mention of “sneaking something” hinted at something deeper—something emotional.

“But when I said ‘sneaking something,’ I wasn’t talking about the piece itself,” Nanali said, her eyes narrowing into slits as she contemplated something mischievous. She fixed Lin Tian with a detective-like gaze and prodded, “Lin Tian, were you just now…”

“Yes, I added some more advanced techniques,” Lin Tian interrupted solemnly. “It makes my duet with Miss Gan more harmonious and stable.”

Nanali stared at him intently for three full seconds before her pupils suddenly widened. Her lips curled into a sly smile.

“Oh~”

Oh no. Lin Tian knew immediately—she’d figured it all out. Was this girl really such a hopeless romantic? Had she deciphered everything in the span of one song?

Nanali hopped down from the counter, her Lolita skirt fluttering, the little bear print on it waving cheerfully along. “Lin Tian, why not just say what you mean face-to-face? Hiding it in the piano isn’t very manly, you know.”

She clasped her hands behind her back and smirked teasingly.

“Isn’t it normal for musicians to communicate through music?” Lin Tian countered.

“But if the other person doesn’t understand, wouldn’t it be better to just say it outright?”

“If they don’t understand, then the timing isn’t right.”

“That’s not true. Sometimes, a single word can make everything clear.”

“And where’s the fun in that?”

“Excuses.”

“…”

Gan Yanyu watched the two of them blankly. Not a single word of their conversation made sense to her. Could it be…

“Lin Tian, are you talking about ‘’?” she tugged at his sleeve, eyes wide with excitement.

“Huh?” Lin Tian froze.

“Exactly!” Nanali chimed in with a grin. “So you did notice.”

“You recognize this kind of emotion too, Nanali? Do you know what it’s called?” Gan Yanyu asked eagerly, as though she’d found a kindred spirit in music.

“When Lin Tian played for me earlier, I couldn’t tell at all. I kept thinking about it and even pestered him to explain,” she said earnestly. “I thought it might be a special bond between partners—a feeling only people with partners could have. Nanali, have you ever had a partner?”

“No, but…” Nanali glanced repeatedly at Lin Tian, her smile tinged with playful provocation. “I think I know what this feeling is.”

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Lin Tian’s world crumbled. This was revenge—pure and simple. The memory of tossing her out then tricking her into cleaning up, clearly hadn’t been forgotten. If Nanali decided to spill the beans here, Lin Tian’s carefully laid plans would go up in flames. All the groundwork he’d painstakingly built in the would be undone, and worse still, the effectiveness of his musical guidance might suffer.

The whole premise of this method relied on subtly influencing Gan Yanyu without her realizing it. If she became aware that these emotions stemmed from affection, the subconscious effect would vanish, potentially undermining their performances—and jeopardizing the .

Though ruining his confession plan was bad enough, losing control over their synergy during the would be catastrophic.

“…”

As Nanali’s half-British features twisted into an increasingly enigmatic expression, Lin Tian braced himself for the worst. He deeply regretted inviting her over for practice. His imagination ran wild—he envisioned her awakening some dormant aristocratic bloodline and using this moment to exact her vengeance, making him suffer for his earlier transgression.

“So, what do you think this emotion is?” Gan Yanyu asked Nanali.

Seeing Nanali feign hesitation, Gan Yanyu grew impatient. Determined to uncover its nature herself, she valued insights from another cellist like Nanali.

“Miss Gan—” Lin Tian tried to intervene, but it was too late.

“I think…” Nanali declared loudly, her voice echoing through the café, “it’s the purest form of… !”

“…”

“Eh?” Both Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu blurted simultaneously.

Comradeship?!

Lin Tian gawked at her, utterly baffled. While Gan Yanyu wasn’t looking, Nanali stuck out her tongue and made a face at him.

Was he serious? Did he expect her to announce his confession to Gan Yanyu’s face? Who did he take her for—an assistant in their romance?

“…”

Nanali shot Lin Tian a disgusted glare, her expression dripping with disdain. No way was she going to help him confess. Instead, she insisted this was nothing more than innocent camaraderie—the purest kind. Let Gan Yanyu focus solely on her , the competition, and her rivalry with her sole nemesis (aka herself). Anything beyond that was off-limits.

“…”

Watching Nanali’s complex mix of irritation and mischief, Lin Tian pieced together her intentions. Well done, Nanali. Against all odds, she’d turned out to be surprisingly decent. He’d underestimated her, dismissing her as merely a difficult child, but now he saw her in a new light.

“…”

Gan Yanyu stared at the two of them, utterly bewildered as their expressions shifted four times and their gazes flickered eight ways in mere seconds. “Comradeship…?” she murmured doubtfully. It didn’t quite fit.

“Nanali, are you sure—”

“Forget it, let’s move on!” Nanali waved dismissively.

“Right, let’s get to the second run-through,” Lin Tian agreed swiftly.

In record time, they reached a consensus: change the subject—fast.

Still confused, Gan Yanyu reluctantly returned to her seat, her head swimming with unanswered questions.

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