My Neighbour Can't Sleep Episode 1 Recap
> My Neighbour Can't Sleep Recap
Song Miduo, a recent high school graduate with a distinctive curly hairstyle and glasses, cherished a dream of becoming a romance novelist. However, her mother had a different vision, adamantly pushing her to attend the renowned Sitian Conservatory of Music, even suggesting she retake her exams if necessary. Song Miduo, though, harbored a secret disdain for Sitian, finding its piano major tolerable but everything else unappealing.
Despite her reluctance, she found herself powerless against her mother's resolve, especially with her father's unwavering support for her mother's plans. Her mother's determination led the family to relocate to Qiuyin Town, the home of the Sitian Conservatory. In Qiuyin Town, Song Miduo was warmly welcomed by her childhood friend, Lu Yiyou, whose great-grandfather was the town's wealthiest resident. Lu Yiyou had diligently prepared for her arrival, ensuring a comfortable stay.
During their drive, Song Miduo's mother confirmed her intention for Song Miduo to attend Sitian, dismissing her daughter's literary aspirations as having already led to a debut novel rejected by a publisher. Her father conveyed her mother's insistence that if Song Miduo didn't get into Sitian, she would repeat her exams. Song Miduo voiced her frustration, questioning the need to attend Sitian Conservatory of Music and highlighting her lack of interest in the piano.
Her father, trying to appease his wife, gently intervened. After their arrival, Lu Yiyou revealed the specially prepared room for Song Miduo, boasting of its new furnishings and thoughtful touches. He even mused about creating a romantic ambiance with candles and wine, hinting at his deeper feelings for her.
Song Miduo's parents observed Lu Yiyou's devotion, noting that despite knowing Song Miduo since they were five, his efforts had yet to sway her, leading them to believe his romantic pursuits were likely futile. Later, Lu Yiyou drove Song Miduo to Sitian Conservatory of Music to meet her best friend, Xiao Mi, a striking dance student often misjudged for her looks.
Annoyed by Lu Yiyou's flashy driving and loud music, Song Miduo got out of the car, abandoning him to wander the campus alone. As she explored, she noticed numerous posters and announcements featuring a prominent figure named Xi Song. She muttered her confusion and disinterest in Xi Song, wondering why her mother was so insistent on her attending this school when she had no interest in piano.
Shortly after, a group of students gathered around an announcement about Xi Song, expressing concern for him. Receiving a phone call from Xiao Mi, Song Miduo, still puzzled by Xi Song's widespread popularity, jokingly suggested that someone so famous might actually be unattractive, unaware that the very students she had offended were now surrounding her.
When they confronted her, demanding to know if she was an outsider, Song Miduo, in a panic, claimed to be a student from Sitian and identified herself as "Xiao Mi, Dance Department Class 2" to escape their wrath. She then rushed to find Lu Yiyou, urging him to flee the campus with her. Before they could make a clean getaway, Xiao Mi intercepted them, clearly upset.
She had been subjected to ridicule and shoe-throwing by her classmates due to Song Miduo's impersonation. Although annoyed, Xiao Mi didn't hold a grudge, and the three friends, after a playful argument where Lu Yiyou tried to defend Song Miduo against Xiao Mi’s teasing, decided to head to a restaurant. There, Lu Yiyou raised a toast to Song Miduo’s arrival and her ambition to become a "romance queen."
Xiao Mi and Lu Yiyou then took the opportunity to enlighten Song Miduo about Xi Song's impressive reputation: he was the world's youngest, most handsome, and most accomplished pianist, who had become a lecturer at Sitian Conservatory of Music immediately after graduation. He was a beloved figure throughout Qiuyin Town, with fans of all ages. They noted that Xi Song seemed to dedicate himself solely to piano, having no close relationships apart from his manager, Liang Ge.
Song Miduo reiterated her strong dislike for the piano. Xiao Mi, realizing Song Miduo might not have applied to Sitian, began to press her, but Lu Yiyou quickly intervened, ordering more drinks to shift the conversation. Despite Lu Yiyou's caution about her inexperience with alcohol, Song Miduo enthusiastically participated in a toast celebrating their high school graduation and impending college life.
As the evening progressed, Song Miduo became heavily intoxicated, drunkenly lamenting about the students who threw shoes at Xiao Mi (due to her own deception). Her father called, threatening to lock them out if they didn't return home soon. Later that night, as Song Miduo attempted to fall asleep, a piano began playing loudly, seemingly without end. Frustrated, she yelled for it to stop, but the music persisted, only fueling her stubborn resolve.
Under the influence of alcohol, she grabbed a ladder, climbed onto her balcony, and scaled over to the neighbor's house, determined to confront the source of the noise. However, being her first time drinking, Song Miduo's judgment was severely impaired. Upon entering the neighbor's home, she became disoriented by a curtain that obscured a face, stumbled, and fell onto a bed. Forgetting her initial purpose, she quickly drifted into a deep sleep.
The following morning, still muddled, Song Miduo awoke without realizing she was in a stranger's house. She sleepily descended the stairs, collapsing onto a sofa. Her mother called, asking her to go to the supermarket for soy sauce needed for cooking, mentioning that her father was at the property management office and she was busy in the garden. Song Miduo, believing she was still at home, left her phone on the sofa and stumbled out of the house.
As Song Miduo walked out, she didn't see her mother, who had claimed to be busy in the garden, leading her to mutter that her mother was a "liar." After aimlessly purchasing the soy sauce, she returned, almost mistakenly entering the neighbor's house again. Fortunately, her mother, who was indeed tending to the garden, spotted her and called her back, playfully suggesting she was still "sleepy."
This moment brought Song Miduo to a startling realization: she had not woken up in her own home that morning. Back inside, she asked her parents if they had heard any piano music last night. They both denied it, stating they had returned home before eleven and that her aunt had assured them no one lived in the adjacent property. Her parents, dismissing her concerns, suggested she was still "sleepy" and advised her to go back to bed.
They also discussed how her mother's past insistence on piano lessons had caused Song Miduo to develop a "deep psychological shadow" around the instrument. Still uneasy, Song Miduo rushed out of her house and spotted a milk delivery person at the neighbor's gate. She stopped him, hoping to gather information about who lived there. The delivery person, however, was unhelpful, claiming he only left deliveries at the door and knew nothing about the residents.
He commented on the security of the villa area, implying she might not belong there. Song Miduo clarified she lived next door and pressed for details about the neighbor’s gender, age, or family situation, but he refused to disclose any information before riding off. Deciding that since she had emerged from the house unharmed, the occupant couldn't be a bad person, Song Miduo mustered her courage. As she was about to knock on the neighbor's door, it suddenly opened.
Standing there was Xi Song, with clear eyes beneath fluffy hair, his exquisite face captivating Song Miduo. He held her phone, comparing her face to the screen saver. As Song Miduo, recognizing her phone, began to stammer an explanation, acknowledging the image on the screen was indeed her own, but was photoshopped, he abruptly pulled her inside.
