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Make sure Konco Seneng is ready.

Konco Seneng, we're starting soon.

Okay, miss.

Why say "okay"? Jeru isn't here yet.

Seriously, I even told him to take a private plane jet.

A plane or a private jet?

A private plane

that's a jet.

That's different.

It's the same.

Ever since Jeru started going out with Bethari,

he's been so hard to reach.

Where is he?

Maybe he's on his way, Rick.

CALLING

It's her.

His Highness Argo is here.

There he is! The keyboardist, Rick!

Aruna! The backup singer who doubles as the manager.

- Our keyboardist, Rick! Say hello, Rick! - Hey, what are you doing?

Planes and jets are different!

What's the ruckus? Is your ukulele okay?

Forget my ukulele. What about his head?

The band needs your ukulele, not his head.

Oh, he's Chip.

I'm Rontek.

His teeth are chipped all right.

Pick up, Thari.

Up next, we have a band here to give you a show.

I'm sure this band is no stranger to you.

They've performed at many events and appeared everywhere.

Let us all welcome…

Konco Seneng!

One, two, three.

LARA ATI STILL CARES NATURAL DISASTER FUNDRAISING

Phew, I can finally breathe!

Your Highness, if you want to go on a date,

don't go on the day of the ceremony.

Aunty, Ngapem takes forever.

What if I can't see Jeru?

You know what His Highness Argo is like.

Forget about it!

What matters is I get to see Jeru perform today.

I'm so happy.

You could at least pick up the phone, babe.

I was busy, babe.

There.

Here you go. All done.

Let's go!

- Why is it taking so long? - Where's the vocalist?

Where is he?

What's happening?

What should we do?

If Jeru doesn't show up, you take over as the vocalist.

Sing one of your keroncong songs.

Hey.

What do you mean, "keroncong"?

We're not a keroncong band.

We're singing Jeru's song.

Hey! Come on, sing!

- Come on! - How? Jeru isn't even here.

- Hey, dude! - Why aren't they singing?

- Get off the stage! - Yes.

- Settle down! - Allow me.

Do not let my…

Hey! I don't speak English! Asshole!

Hey. Please stay calm!

Oh God!

Get off the stage!

Stay calm!

Stay calm!

Took you long enough.

Another minute and this place would have been Konco Seneng's grave.

- Konco Seneng is ready to rock you all! - All good.

Konco Seneng!

Yes!

Sing it!

Come on, sing it!

I love you!

You can feel the difference, Yu.

A big stage gives you that special feeling, right?

- Yeah. Our hard work paid off! - Right!

I got tired by the third song, though.

Wahyu, we only did one song! What third?

- Really? - You need to get your head checked.

Hey, Ru, Ndarboy called me

and offered us a gig at a café.

It's a good deal. After performing, we can eat.

Can you not bring up Ndarboy in front of me?

You were so cool!

So cool!

Are you tired?

Thank you for supporting us.

What is it, Rick? You wanna be like Jeru and Bethari?

No, he can't.

Why not?

He stays by her side but…

Can't make her his.

Just kidding.

Hey, Thar…

- Next week... - Bethari.

Yes?

Did you get us featured in Solo News?

That's right.

You're awesome! Not only did you get us a gig, but you promoted us too.

Guys! Say thank you.

- Thank you, Your Highness! - Thank you, Your Highness!

Together, one, two, three.

Thank you, Your Highness!

My pleasure.

The pleasure is ours.

- Hello, Irlas. - Hi.

Aruna!

Irlas! How are you?

I'm great.

I just watched your performance. Your band was great.

- You did? - Totally awesome.

- Thank you. Alhamdulillah. - You're welcome.

I have an event next week.

I'd like Konco Seneng to perform there.

Yes.

Well?

- Sure, of course. - Yeah?

You normally don't get paid for gigs, right?

- Just boxed meals? - Yeah.

At my event, we'll pay you for performing.

- We'll get paid? - Get paid?

We'll get paid?

But I can't pay off my debt, Nov.

Why, you! But whatever.

Irlas, if I get paid, can I at least

take my wife out for steak?

Sure, you can.

She doesn't get steak often.

This?

Is my wife a termite?

Your wife can eat this much, right?

If she could, she'd be a debus performer.

I could.

Well, I'll contact you later for the details.

- Okay. - Okay, nice.

- Thank you so much. - I'll see you later.

- Take care! - Yeah, see you.

Wow… getting paid to perform?

Yes, Your Highness.

I'll feature it in Solo News.

Okay.

Your Majesty.

Her Highness Bethari is nowhere to be seen.

Did she finish the Ngapem ceremony?

Yes. Bethari stayed until the end.

My apologies, Your Highness.

Your friend has arrived.

Okay.

Well, I'll see you later, Your Majesty.

Right.

Please, Your Highness.

Where is your little sister? Tell her to come home.

Yes, Mother.

Mahen!

Argo, Your Highness.

You don't have to be so formal.

But we're in the Keraton palace.

Excuse me, Your Highness.

Right.

How are you?

Why did you call me?

It's nothing. Are you well?

Hello?

Oh, Irlas.

What's the matter?

His Highness Argo is with a guest.

Pardon?

Her Highness Bethari?

I need money…

Go, go.

Hello, you two angels.

- Hello. - How are you?

- I'm okay. - How was the gig, Aruna?

It went well.

- Jeru, listen. About Ndaru… - Rick.

He got famous using my song. Konco Seneng's song.

Ndaru came up with the idea for the song.

We just helped with the arrangement.

But why did he claim it as his?

I've tried to get you to talk to Ndaru,

but you got upset.

Nov. Looks like the drama's starting.

How about a coffee break?

How rude!

All you think about is coffee.

Rick and Jeru are talking about our band's arrangement,

Konco Seneng's.

But I guess it's worth considering.

How about a coffee break? Wahyu is right.

Rick?

Go on in and make some.

- Sure. - Nice.

- Yu, what are you doing? - Boiling some water, sir.

You're making your own drinks? Okay.

Excuse me, sir. I'll go help Wahyu.

- Excuse me. - Right.

Be on time next time, Ru.

- Nov. You're the witness. - Huh?

I'm witnessing.

They're paying us, so we must be on time.

Be professional, no bad attitude.

Right?

I promise.

I won't be late next time.

I'll focus more on Konco Seneng.

For Irlas' event, let's play keroncong

with a touch of reggae.

Your favorite, Rick.

- Nov. - Yes?

Take note of that.

I think…

It sounds great.

With a touch of…

Koplo music like before.

Right?

Who said it was koplo?

It's keroncong reggae, not koplo.

Yes. Reggae.

Bob Marley.

The Ngapem ceremony went overtime,

so Bethari couldn't leave.

Witnessing again, Bethari couldn't leave.

Couldn't leave.

Do you plan to stay in your relationship with Bethari?

What do you think, Nov?

If you want my opinion…

You know deep down, right?

Your relationship won't go as planned.

So why keep it going?

Right, Nov?

Right.

I feel you're not being professional, Ru.

Nov.

Hey.

Uh…

The water's not ready yet.

Sit down for now, Yu.

I'll take care of the water.

Robusta!

I'll make the coffee with the Robusta blend!

Yes, but…

Don't you think so, Yu?

Huh?

What?

Jeru's been late a lot lately, right?

Yeah, right. He's been late.

Novian, you bastard.

Okay.

We've been growing Konco Seneng since high school.

Our dreams are one, right?

What matters now is focusing on Konco Seneng,

so we can be more successful than Ndaru.

Take note of that, Yu.

I wish I wasn't here.

Nov, where is it?

Where's the coffee?

Where? Did you make it?

What? What do you mean by this?

Here comes the tea.

This is what you wanted, right?

Why is everyone so quiet?

Were you talking behind my back?

- Yes. - No.

- No. - Yes.

Aunty Yeni.

Anyways. Novian, take her home.

Yes, boss! Ready, ready, ready.

All right, Nov.

Your Highness, I'd appreciate it if you could help.

I'll keep you posted.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

We're here.

Must be nice to have a house like a palace.

It is a palace.

Here.

What? No, I'm good.

Good evening, Your Highness.

Miss, 50.000 isn't enough.

We didn't stick to the route on the map

and ended up using more fuel.

Which means, this amount won't cut it.

So, well…

The red bill. Nice!

Thank you, Your Highness. Excuse me.

Goodness… Your Highness?

Uncle Mahen?

You've grown up.

You're studying in Jakarta, right?

I graduated, Uncle.

Are you still in the music industry?

That's how I make money.

Why? Do you want to be a star?

Well then, I'll see you around.

Where have you been, Bethari?

After the Ngapem ceremony, I went to a friend's place.

You've lived in Jakarta from when you were in elementary school through to college.

You have friends in Solo?

A lot of them.

I'm going inside, Your Highness.

Pardon me, Your Highness.

Jeru is back. Thanks for keeping me company.

- See you, ma'am. - Take care.

Sure.

- Hello, Dafa. - Hello, Jeru.

Take care, Lis.

Assalamu alaikum.

Waalaikumsalam.

Shall we go home now, princess?

I thought your show ended in the afternoon.

Aw, did you miss your handsome son?

I was just hanging out at the base, Mom.

With the group or with Her Highness?

I heard about it.

After graduating last year,

Her Highness Bethari came back to Solo.

Right?

Is that so, Mom?

Reigniting old flames, eh?

Oh please, Mom.

Old flames? Extinguish them!

So someone's going out of their way to bring the fire back?

Hey.

Back in the day,

when your late father worked at the Keraton palace,

he often took you with him

to meet Her Highness Bethari.

Both of you had a love of music

and would sing together.

That was in middle school, Mom.

If there was any love, it was probably just monkey love.

That was in the past.

But if you two meet now,

will it become a gorilla love?

- Gorilla versus King Kong. - Right.

King Kong is huge, you know.

Okay.

Let's go. Wait, let me take this.

Ru.

Just keep in mind,

Her Highness Bethari is of royal blood,

while your dad was just a sweeper.

Don't worry, Mom. Bethari and I aren't together.

Really?

Don't be jealous, Mom.

You're the only one in my heart, Mom.

Okay. Let's go home.

Let's go. I'm beat. And sleepy.

Me too. You came too late.

I'm ready. Let's go.

KERATON BATIK SHOP

Wait, pause.

It's a bit off. How about making it koplo?

To make the audience feel more alive.

Like that.

Jeru's agreed that we'll play keroncong and reggae at Irlas' event

instead of koplo.

Hold it, Rick. Your sense of music needs tuning.

Koplo makes the audience and the vibe more alive and hyped.

Right, Yu? Koplo?

Yeah. Let's do koplo, Rick.

Is Jeru the leader of this band?

Huh?

- Let's do reggae, Nov. - Yeah.

Hello, sir.

- Hello, sir. - Hey.

Going wayang puppeteering?

No.

Going rock climbing.

Rock climbing?

Sir, let me help you with that.

- Let's help him. - Thank you.

- Let's go. - I'll put this here.

We'll help him with his rock climbing.

Rock climbing…

Wahyu, all I can do is wayang.

You, on the other hand, are balancing your band and work.

Yeah, but I'm only an office boy, sir.

That's still a job. You're fine.

Don't be like me, wasting away with wayang and music.

I'm a nobody.

All I'm saying is,

that boy is smart, right?

Yes, sir.

He's a clever boy.

He could apply to be a civil servant and get accepted for sure.

But what happens to those who choose music? They become nobodies.

Do you want to keep living like that?

Come on, let's finish this, guys.

Wait, sir.

Dam, what are you doing?

You've only been giving orders.

You're just standing there.

- What are you doing? - Answer him.

I don't understand Javanese.

Don't yell at him. He's not even Javanese.

- Let's go. - He looks Diengnese.

Sorry, sir.

- Okay. - Let's get going.

Yes, sir.

All done.

Yu.

What?

Was he talking about us or Rick?

He can't be talking about us.

But it kinda feels like he was.

We're committed to music.

I hope he's safe.

All parents want the best for their kids, Rick.

What are you saying?

Your dad allowed Konco Seneng to rehearse here

and set up a base here.

That means that deep down, he wishes for you to succeed in music.

If he truly wants the best for me, if he supports me,

he should show it,

not set a deadline.

"If you don't succeed in music after a year,

quit doing music!"

"Apply for a position in the civil service or some other government job!"

I might as well apply for the FBI, the CIA, or even Mossad!

I hope he'll do well.

Yeah, he brought everything.

- Aruna, Rick, were you chatting? - Keep going.

Stuck in the talking stage, never getting together.

It's basically this, Yu.

Never had it,

but had to let go.

Where are you, Ru?

You call this your leader?

All he does is arrive late

or not show up at all.

Rick! Our rehearsal!

Do it yourselves!

YOU'RE HAPPY, I'M HAPPY EVERYONE'S HAPPY

Are you going to play in your band?

No, Ndar. Why would I?

Are you playing in a band?

Don't say that, okay?

- Okay. - High five.

- Nice! - All good. She won't snitch.

Mom! Dad is going to play in a band!

Blabbermouth!

- What was that? - Um, Ndar…

What do you mean?

- Catfish. - Ukulele…

Ouch! It's catfish.

I threw away the rotten catfish.

- Who would eat rotten catfish? - Right.

Where are you going?

To attend a funeral.

- A friend's... - A friend's dad is…

- Dead? - Yes, died.

- Whose dad? - Slamet's dad.

It's getting far…

His house is far.

- Getting far from the world. - The world.

- His soul. - Right.

- And… - Down the alley…

His house is down in the alley.

His house is in an alley, and he choked on a ukulele.

- Choked on a catfish. - Yeah, catfish.

- Liar! - He died of choking.

I'm going now, dear. I'll bring back three boxed meals.

No, five!

Huh? Five?

- You'll get three, right? - Yeah.

- And he'll get three? - Yeah.

Ask for two of his. That's five.

Bring back five or else!

If you don't bring five,

you can sleep outside.

I refuse to sleep next to you!

Then who will sleep next to you, Ndar?

I can.

What do you mean? Huh?

- Hey, let's go, Nov. - What's happened?

- It's going far away. It really is! - What do you mean?

- Come on! - Hop on.

Let's go, Nov. Or else we won't catch up.

- Assalamu alaikum. - Waalaikumsalam.

I hope you're not lying.

Mom, can someone die

from choking on a catfish?

Yes, if your dad doesn't come home with five boxed meals.

Come inside.

Hey…

Thari, why not accept Uncle Mahen's offer?

You have a great voice.

I'm good.

I want you to be a star, Ru.

Nov, your ukulele smells like trash.

- It smells. - But we're getting paid. Let's go.

- Hello, guys! - Hello!

You all good?

What's that smell?

Yeah, something smells.

Guys, let's get ready.

That band's finishing soon. After that, it's our turn.

Remember, go all out. Better than ever.

Today is the first time Konco Seneng is getting paid for a gig.

Yay!

- We're getting paid! - Yes!

What's that smell?

What smell?

"What smell"?

Yeah.

I wonder.

Enough about that. Time to go all out!

- Come on! - Let's go! Get ready.

- We get paid! - We get paid!

Come on. Let's do a group cheer.

Guys, let's do a group cheer.

Because tonight, we get paid, paid, paid!

Konco Seneng… You're happy, I'm happy, everyone's happy!

Go all out!

Aruna. Wait a minute.

Konco Seneng's performance is canceled.

Huh?

What do you mean, Irlas?

What are you saying?

You won't be performing.

Asshole! I'll show you!

- Wait, Rick! - Calm down.

Easy there. This wasn't my decision.

It was the sponsor's.

They don't want Konco Seneng performing at my event.

That's all, guys. I'm sorry.

I hope we can work together again.

- What? - It means we're not performing.

- Is that hard to understand? - Bernadi.

Sir! Mr. Bernadi!

Thar! Thari! Where are you going?

Bernadi!

About our performance being canceled…

Bethari and I…

Are sorry.

It wasn't Irlas or the sponsor who canceled it.

It was

Uncle Argo.

Bethari's uncle.

Why would your uncle do that?

Oh, I know.

Because he's against you dating Jeru!

Rick, let's solve this problem. Don't just walk away.

How?

I told you before,

don't date Bethari!

It's a forbidden relationship!

Rick!

We should find a solution together.

What are you hoping to get from dating Bethari?

You'll get nothing, Ru.

Your mom doesn't approve,

and Bethari's family approves even less!

But Rick, let's not forget,

Bethari's done a lot for our band.

Getting us gigs, promoting us in Solo News.

That's helped our band a lot, Rick.

Okay, Bethari helps us with gigs.

She does that so you get to slack off!

You're always late! How many times have you shown up late for gigs?

You always do koplo!

You never want to do keroncong!

We were about to perform keroncong, Rick.

It was canceled! We didn't perform!

Rick.

Rick.

I do want to be a huge celebrity. A star.

But what I want even more is

to see you become a star.

Once you're successful…

And famous…

No one will care about

our differences.

Do you think…

Do you think Rick is right?

What do you mean?

Should we break up, Ru?

No, Thari. No.

We knew what we were getting into

when we started dating, didn't we?

Pardon me, Your Highness.

This is unfair. Konco Seneng isn't just Jeru.

Still, Jeru is there, right?

Jeru is only one part of it, Your Highness.

You didn't just hurt one person,

you hurt a lot of people.

With all due respect, Your Highness,

I don't care.

I have been entrusted by His Majesty to manage the Keraton palace.

Anyone who brings shame to the palace will face the consequences.

Royal blood to royal blood.

That's such outdated thinking, Your Highness.

It's no longer relevant.

So?

You, as the daughter of His Majesty,

want to marry the son of the lowliest servant?

Your Highness.

From now on, you shall not leave the palace

unless there's a valid reason.

Mother.

You should listen to His Highness Argo.

His Majesty trusts His Highness Argo more than me.

Hang in there, sweetie.

Okay.

Please don't let it bother you.

- Yes, Your Highness. - Assalamu alaikum.

Let me help.

Mom, the parang and kawung motifs aren't available yet.

- Ru. - Yes, Mom?

Why did you lie to me?

Lie about what?

Are you seeing Her Highness Bethari?

Do you know who she is?

Do you know who you are?

Talk to me, Ru.

Don't lie to me.

Times have changed, Mom.

Royals can marry commoners, Mom.

The royals

who marry non-royals

do so because their social standing is equal.

Your father, a mere palace sweeper,

will never be on the same level as His Majesty.

If you still consider me your mother…

Break up with Her Highness Bethari.

Stay away from her.

Who's your crush, Rick?

Who is it?

What? No one.

At least for now.

That's my new song.

It's nice.

But a new song is pointless.

You know that Jeru and I never agree on anything.

Let it go.

The fight happened yesterday. Stop dragging it on.

Remember how long you've been friends.

Since high school, right?

Then came Novian, Wahyu,

and the other band mates.

Then you met me.

And now we're in Konco Seneng together.

If you keep arguing, when will you succeed?

Besides,

this is just your egos clashing, Rick.

It's hot.

It's hot.

- You can keep it cool, right? - It's scorching hot.

I mean, keep your cool for Konco Seneng.

- Fine. - Really?

If you're calm, there's something I want to say, Rick.

I also need to tell you something, Na.

Let's talk tomorrow.

We'll both talk.

How did your song go, Rick?

That's too high. What note was that?

It's E. You like singing at E, right?

Make it C.

FLOWER SHOP

I wonder what Aruna will say today.

I think she's going to confess to me.

How does she usually speak?

"Rick, I like you."

Na, we've known each other for so long.

To be honest,

I've been secretly in love with you.

I got you these flowers,

and I want you to accept them.

Why are you all dressed up?

Usually, you give off bad-boy vibes.

Wait here for a sec.

Aren't you gonna talk?

I'm about to.

Did you have to dress up?

This is how I should talk to you, Rick.

What do you think? Is my outfit okay?

How's my hair? Do I look good in this?

Do you think it suits me?

You…

look different.

You

look beautiful, Na.

Alhamdulillah, now I feel confident.

Okay, let's go!

What about the talk?

I just did.

I wanted to ask for your opinion about my outfit.

I'm about to take the fit and proper test to be a lecturer.

Do you have to dress up this nicely for it?

You see,

the examiner is one of my high school's most handsome seniors.

He gives off this "Nathan Tjoe-A-On" vibe.

The football player?

No.

The devil's drum player.

Come on, let's go.

Oh, weren't you going to say something too?

What do you think of my outfit?

You… look cool.

It's not like your usual style.

Let me see.

Are those flowers? For whom?

- My dad asked me to buy some. - Your dad?

Your dad is popular even at his age.

Meanwhile, his young son is always single.

Let's get going, Rick! I don't want to be late!

Aruna.

Tidar. How did I do?

You were great.

Seriously?

Let's hope the other examiners agree with my evaluation.

Thank you so much.

You should definitely become a lecturer here,

even if it's just as a substitute.

- Well, take care. - Okay.

Hey, Rick.

Hey. You're done?

Alhamdulillah. I trust that

Tidar can help me become a lecturer.

Thank you, Tidar.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Why is it a song about separation?

No, babe. We won't be separated.

I'm so bored here.

I can't go out.

I'm under surveillance.

If I want to go out,

I need a valid reason.

But once you're a star,

it'll be a different story.

Thari. Uncle Mahen offered you the chance to be a star,

but you declined, right?

Do you think Uncle Mahen could help Konco Seneng?

Be our producer,

help us record an album,

and help us make a music video.

We'd be famous in no time.

But how do I get out to see Uncle Mahen?

Since His Majesty's party is approaching,

please gather all the servants in the hallway.

Yes, Your Highness.

Ri!

Where are you going?

I hope you have a good reason for this.

If it's about Jeru, you won't be going out.

But it's important, sister.

Konco Seneng could make it big.

Aunty. Aunty Yeni.

Your Highness.

Your command, Your Highness?

Sir.

Hello.

There it is!

- Uncle Mahen! I'm coming! - Uncle Mahen! I'm coming!

Why don't you be the singer instead?

According to His Highness Argo,

members of the royal family are not meant to be celebrities.

But I believe Konco Seneng will become popular!

Okay. Listen.

Make two new songs

that haven't been released in any form,

and then send them to me.

If they're good, we can work together.

- Yes, Uncle. - Yes, Uncle.

No way! It's just another false hope.

Uncle Mahen reassured Bethari and me

that if the song was good enough, he'd help produce it.

Konco Seneng will rise to fame.

It involves Bethari, doesn't it?

It'll be another scam like before!

Rick.

Rick!

What are you saying?

You're late to practice because of Bethari!

You're late for gigs because of her!

Why was our show canceled?

Because of her uncle, Ru!

Now a new opportunity has come up, but it will end the same.

It won't happen!

Uncle Mahen okayed it.

Who's going to hold us back?

I don't know, anyone!

Rick.

Bethari and I have tried to convince everyone.

Nothing can stop us, Rick.

Konco Seneng will be Uncle Mahen's pride and joy.

Fine.

Konco Seneng, each member will submit a new song.

Okay.

We'll pick the best two

and arrange them together as a team.

Okay.

One song will be koplo, and the other one will be keroncong.

Keroncong?

- For real, Ru? - I'm serious, Rick.

Okay. I trust you.

I hope this leads to our success.

They're arm in arm

just like Teletubbies.

I can do it too.

Don't get chummy.

Since I'm not famous yet, I can be all chummy.

But if you become famous, so will I.

How?

We're in the same band.

Right.

Once you're famous, get endorsements from Wak Penyok.

Wak Brewok.

That's enough. Remember to send me your new songs.

And don't forget

to pitch in for the recording fund.

Gotcha!

Hey, your phone is buzzing.

Your phone.

- Who is it? - It's Indar, my wife.

Hang up!

Hang up my wife?

No! Hang up your phone!

If I hang up on her, I'm as good as dead.

You want me to die?

Yeah!

If I die, who will take care of Indar?

- I can. - Oh, you want this?

No, no. Just answer it then.

- Hello. - Hey, over here.

I panicked.

What a clown.

Hello, my darling angel.

Hearing you say "darling" makes me want to kick you. Where are you?

I'm at the bike taxi base.

Mister, honk, honk!

- You hear that? - Stop lying!

Video call me right now!

I'm out of data…

Liar! I just bought you some!

- Video call me right now! - Okay, okay.

See?

Show me around.

Look.

See?

Make it quick!

You don't trust your own husband?

Keep honking.

Look.

You jerk!

Why are you still in a band? Can you even give me 2.5 million?

What? 2.5 million?

Bella, your daughter,

needs 2.5 million to enroll in kindergarten!

Yes, dear. I'll come home with 2.5 million.

If you don't come back with 2.5 million,

you're sleeping outside for a month.

What will you do?

It's not like I'm begging.

Of course not.

Seventy.

This is from Anang.

And Rahmed.

And the change from buying toothpaste.

Even if you only have gums, you're the best.

Nov, I have to admit…

What?

The band may be temporary,

but brotherhood lasts forever, Nov.

God!

This is for our brotherhood.

Look at this! A red bill!

Yes, a red bill.

But give me the change.

Sure, we're brothers. But there's gotta be something in return.

I'll cover the rest.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

But remember, you all must work hard

to raise money for the recording.

I promise you. Now what?

This bill is ripped. Can I get a new one?

- Ru. - Yes, Mom?

Jeru.

Are you using your entire paycheck for the recording?

Wish me luck, Mom.

I always wish for your success every night, Ru.

Thank you.

- I'm off, Mom. Assalamu alaikum. - Take care.

Good luck.

- Yeah. Assalamu alaikum. - Waalaikumsalam.

So heavy.

Gosh.

Working this late, Wahyu?

Here, for you.

Sir, I'm sorry.

I can't accept something that's not related to my work, sir.

Just take it.

Thank you, sir.

A mixed-genre concept will attract millions of viewers.

But I believe we can be more successful than Ndaru.

We just gotta focus.

We just need to decide between koplo or keroncong.

See? Konco Seneng will be just like them.

Everyone! Please welcome, Konco Seneng!

Konco Seneng!

Why do you keep staring up like that?

I'm looking at my career, Nov.

I see.

Me too. Look.

Why are you looking down?

I'm looking at our competitors.

- Get ready, guys. - Right.

Potential successful people.

For our future.

Well, Uncle?

Which one's better, the first or the second one?

I don't think any of them have a chance of going viral.

Uncle.

Listen to this one.

It's our backup song.

I'm not interested in taking risks.

I'm sorry, everyone.

I've got a meeting at city hall.

Uncle. Uncle Mahen!

Uncle.

Uncle.

With your experience working at a record label,

surely you can recognize a good song.

Both of Konco Seneng's songs are great, Uncle.

That's not the issue, Bethari.

The reason I came to the palace that day

was to ask your uncle for a favor.

My label is on the verge of collapse.

None of my musicians are succeeding.

Your uncle, Argo, agreed to help me avoid bankruptcy on one condition.

That I don't become Konco Seneng's producer.

Rick. Rick!

I didn't see this coming, Rick.

What do you mean, Ru?

"Nothing can stop us."

"Konco Seneng will be Uncle Mahen's pride and joy."

So who's the liar here? You or Mahen?

Rick.

You planned this, right?

You and Bethari planned this

to make us believe you were amazing and to make you our leader!

- Of course we didn't. - Rick, calm down.

You acted all high and mighty with Bethari offering opportunities,

but look at us!

- Bethari… - You gave us false hope!

Bethari has done a lot for Konco Seneng.

Done what?

Has Konco Seneng made it?

No, Ru!

I'm still struggling!

Everyone was already imagining being happy, Ru!

Novian was imagining success!

He imagined his wife not scolding him when he came home!

Wahyu imagined paying his debts!

And I!

I imagined proving to my dad that I could succeed through music!

You bastard!

Rick, calm down.

You want to lead the band?

A leader leads by example!

What are you?

You have a bachelor's degree, but you only help your mom sell batik!

Rick.

I'm still better than you.

What about you?

Every time I meet your dad, he just complains.

He wants you to get a job

and work like your friends.

But you…

You're an adult, yet you're still depending on your parents.

Don't act so proud.

You bastard! It's you who acts proud!

I've told you a thousand times.

Konco Seneng could ask Ndarboy for help!

But you won't because of your goddamn ego!

This band doesn't bring happiness, it makes us go nuts!

- Asshole! - Rick.

Calm down, Rick.

Don't you dare butt in!

Konco Seneng has been going downhill ever since Jeru began dating you!

Don't yell at her. It's inappropriate.

Inappropriate?

Your relationship with Bethari is toxic! Toxic for Konco Seneng!

- Fuck off! - Jeru!

So full of yourself! Acting like a thug! You think I'm scared?

- Rick! - Rick!

- Enough. - Enough.

- Stop! - That's enough.

Rick. Calm down.

You're the arrogant one! Everyone has to do things your way!

- Rick… - Bastard!

I'm leaving Konco Seneng.

We might as well disband it!

The palace generously took in your husband as a sweeper.

After he passed away,

you were entrusted with the palace's batik shop

so you could make a living

and send Jeru to college.

And now you repay His Majesty's generosity by shaming the palace?!

No, Your Highness.

I beg your forgiveness, Your Highness.

Your uncle isn't fair, Thari.

He's unfair.

This relationship…

Can't go on anymore.

Let's break up, Ru.

What?

So that His Highness Argo

will leave you alone.

So he'll leave Konco Seneng alone.

Konco Seneng has disbanded, Thari.

What now?

I've lost Konco Seneng.

I've lost my best friend.

I don't want to lose you too, Thari.

It's all my fault, Ru.

It's all my fault.

Why are you still seeing Her Highness Bethari?

Well…

I don't know, Mom.

For love, Mom.

But you both know

that your love is different.

If I could choose,

I'd love to be a king's child, Mom.

But love is love.

It doesn't discriminate between royal blood or common blood.

A king's child or a servant's.

That's what we're fighting for.

I know for sure…

That I have a wise mother

who always supports her son's choices,

as long as they are right and responsible, Mom.

Just like how you supported me in pursuing music…

And didn't push me to find a job relevant to my degree.

But, Mom,

I am really sorry.

I'm going to stay in my relationship with Bethari.

Okay then, it's fine…

If that's the choice you've made.

Starting tomorrow, we'll sell batik door to door

or at the market.

What about this shop?

I will return this batik shop to the palace.

We did wrong.

We couldn't repay their generosity.

But we have our dignity.

I don't mind losing the batik shop.

But we still have the right to live our own lives.

Mom.

Your struggle will not be in vain, Mom.

Here you are, Your Highness.

RECEIPT BOOK

Thank you, Your Highness,

for letting me provide for my family through the batik shop.

And Jeru?

My apologies, Your Highness.

Jeru's decision is entirely up to him.

I beg your forgiveness.

Did you do it?

Yes, dear.

Fight for it.

Yes, Mom. I'll go call her.

Hello, Thari.

This number no longer belongs to Bethari.

Sorry, you're not allowed to enter.

Why? This is the Keraton, a tourist spot.

- Yes, sir. - They can enter.

No entry for you, Jeru.

I just want to see Her Highness Bethari.

- You can't. - This is the palace. Don't make a scene!

You're the ones making a scene!

- I just want to go in! - You can't!

- Sir! - Bethari!

Mind your conduct, sir!

- Bethari! - Stop, sir!

Bethari!

Forget it!

Bethari!

Bethari!

Watch your mouth, Jeru!

This is the palace. There are rules!

I want to see Bethari.

Her Highness Bethari!

She is His Majesty's daughter,

not the child of a palace sweeper!

Jeru!

Bethari has left Solo.

Where is she?

Jeru.

I'm asking you to stop looking for Bethari.

There will be no more ties between you and Bethari.

If you keep insisting,

you know who's coming for you.

DANCE WITH NDARBOY

Stop the engine.

Coming home this late! Band again?

Ndar, if it was that, I'd have brought the ukulele.

Maybe you borrowed one! You're lying, aren't you?

Let's not make a scene. The neighbors can hear us.

Ndar.

Be a busker for all I care!

Ndar.

What head of the family can't afford school for his kid?

You owe money just for kindergarten! Imagine how primary school will be!

Being in a band doesn't make money!

Ndar, I'm also working.

I don't care!

Idiot. What are you doing?

Your keys are with me.

Oh.

People only see what's on the surface, right, Yu?

Yeah.

Wahyu.

Let it go.

Farewell, dreams of my youth.

Farewell, music.

CHANGE ACCOUNT

YES, NO

I thought Konco Seneng would make it,

but it didn't.

I should just return to selling on TokTok.

No one's here today?

Konco Seneng has disbanded.

The band couldn't make everyone happy anymore.

It drove people mad instead.

Music cost me everything, Mom.

I lost the one I love, my best friend,

and the batik shop.

I have a surprise for you.

Open your eyes!

Blow it.

Wow.

Perfect pitch.

- Let's go! - Yeah!

Dad.

I give up.

Rikolo.

The interview's today?

Yes, Dad.

You passed the written test,

so the interview should be a breeze.

Rikolo.

You're smart.

You have a bright future ahead of you.

Wish me luck, Dad.

- Yes. Take care. - Yes.

Yes.

Thank you so much, Tidar,

for your help in getting me hired to teach here.

Okay. Let's go to the dean's office now.

Um, wait. Let me introduce you to…

To who?

Rick!

He said he was coming to pick me up.

Who's Rick? Your boyfriend?

Not yet.

Hey, what happened?

What is happening here?

Is he okay?

Is he going to be okay?

Rikolo, Ru. Rikolo.

His mother isn't here anymore, Ru.

Rikolo is the only hope I have left.

Rick.

Please don't go.

Get well soon, Rick.

I'll do whatever it takes for Konco Seneng, Rick.

DANCE WITH NDARBOY

No, not like this. We need to slide it.

Okay.

Ndaru.

Jeru?

What happened? Come here.

I made a mistake.

I never forgot.

I haven't ever forgotten about Konco Seneng.

You know,

I reach out to Rick sometimes.

I've done it several times.

I ask how you're doing, and how everyone is.

But Rick always told me…

That you were still mad at me.

Rick had an accident, Ru.

Are you serious? How is he doing?

Critical.

Rick, you poor guy.

I need a favor, Ru.

Help Konco Seneng succeed.

Rick.

I've finally overcome my ego, Rick.

I met Ndaru yesterday.

Everything you dreamed of

will come true, Rick.

Rick.

Rick. What's wrong?

Rick! What's happening?

Nurse! Doctor! Help!

Rick! Nurse.

Please wait outside, sir.

What about my friend?

Please move, sir. The doctor will handle it.

Rick!

Rick!

Rick!

It's critical, Doctor.

- No pulse detected. CPR, now. - Right.

Hello.

Hello, Doc.

- Sir. - Doc.

We're ready to accept what's meant to be

if this is how things must go, Doc.

Sir.

We're ready to accept any sad news.

Gentlemen…

There will be no sad news.

Rick has regained consciousness.

- Are you serious, Doc? - Yes.

Alhamdulillah, Doc!

Alhamdulillah. Thank you, Doctor.

You're welcome.

Novian.

Visits are allowed, but only for two people.

Please.

Alhamdulillah, Ya Allah.

Let's go in.

Jeru, you should go. Jeru and Aruna.

Go!

Come on.

Alhamdulillah.

Rick is out of the critical phase,

but he must continue resting for now.

- Thank you, Doc. - Thank you.

- Thanks, Doc. - You're welcome.

Rick.

Aruna.

I just… had a dream.

Konco Seneng…

Was performing…

On a huge stage…

Alongside top campursari stars.

It was a blast.

Aunty. Aunty Yeni.

Aunty.

You know where Bethari is, right?

Aunty.

Huh?

Sister, why are you here?

Aunty Yeni is busy.

Right. She also mentioned

that Jeru came here.

What did she tell him?

She couldn't say anything.

You know how it is.

She's scared of His Highness Argo.

- Make it happen. - Of course.

- It will be huge. - Huge, huge.

Hey. Konco Seneng.

These guys are Novian, Wahyu, and Rick.

I will be their producer, Uncle.

Wait. Why do you all look so pale?

You all came by motorcycle?

Your band uses motorcycles?

So humble. They're humble people.

It's not really about being humble.

All we have are motorcycles.

What do you call that, Yu?

- Modest? - Not modest. It's…

- Broke. - Yeah.

No worries. You can buy a car when you hit it big.

- Amen. - Amen.

Uncle Mahen. How are you?

I'm good. How are you?

We're fine.

Wait, you know each other?

Yeah, I'm glad to see you guys working with Ndarboy.

To be honest, your songs are great.

But, well…

We get it, Uncle.

We know what happened.

Ndaru.

Thank you for helping Konco Seneng.

Hold on.

Don't thank me.

Thank Jeru.

After waiting so long, Jeru finally came to me the other day.

We're on good terms now.

In any case,

I'm ready to be the producer for Konco Seneng.

Hey. It was nicely done.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BATIK SHOP

- Here you are. - Thanks.

Can I pay with this kiris?

What kiris?

You bumpkin.

It's called Kuris.

- You mean Qris? - Right.

- Yes, we accept Qris. - See?

My phone's dead. Let me use yours.

Jeez!

Bumpkin and broke?

Pick a struggle.

Gosh, you're so mean.

Can you?

It's done.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

What are you looking for, mister?

I was being too harsh to you,

saying you only sold batik.

You are better than me.

I'm still living off my parents.

Jeru.

I'm here to ask you for a favor.

Come back to Konco Seneng.

Be my vocalist again.

I'm okay with not being the lead singer.

I can stick to playing the keyboard.

The important thing is that you come back.

Please come back.

Do you know?

We're better off as friends.

Best friends for life, Rick.

But Konco Seneng…

Konco Seneng won't go far with me in it.

Trust me, Rick.

You will succeed

as the lead vocalist of Konco Seneng.

I wish you'd come back.

Come back to Konco Seneng.

Please, Ru.

I'll take care of the budget

for the first YouTube shoot with Ndarboy.

It has to go viral, Mahen.

If you want it to go viral,

the first episodes should feature

Happy Asmara, Gilga Sahid…

Yes, that's fine.

That's even better.

I'll have the budget ready.

Your Highness, I forgot where the restroom is.

Go straight and turn left at the pavilion.

- Excuse me for a bit. - Okay.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

I'd like to apologize.

I should have taken the risk back then

and not let His Highness Argo control the shares.

I should have stepped up and been the producer for Konco Seneng.

Your Highness,

as my apology,

I'd like to be your producer.

- Me? - Yes.

I'd love to.

But…

It's impossible.

I'm not allowed to leave the palace.

Don't worry, Your Highness. I'll take care of it.

Jeru!

Bethari!

Thari, where have you been? I've been looking for you.

Yes, I know.

Aunty Yeni was afraid to go against His Highness Argo.

She couldn't say that I was still at the Keraton.

Oh?

You ran into each other already.

Bethari.

This project isn't just my apology to you,

but also to Jeru.

I want to make you two into a duo.

What about Uncle Argo?

I'll handle him.

I hope your duet can boost the Keraton palace's reputation.

Let's do this. Come on.

You ungrateful bastard!

You begged me to help your failing label,

and now that I've helped, you do this?

Uncle Argo.

I am not talking to you!

That sweeper's son is out of line!

Who gave Bethari permission to leave, Your Highness?

I did, Your Highness.

I asked Mahen to take Bethari out of the Keraton palace.

What you did to my little sister, Bethari, is unacceptable.

Just because His Majesty puts his trust in you,

you misuse that power.

Your Highness, everything I've done is for the honor of the Keraton palace!

This will only bring shame to the palace, Your Highness.

I'm sure that if His Majesty finds out,

he will be very disappointed in you.

Your standing as His Majesty's trusted aide

will be over.

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Guys! We'll perform in Taiwan next week!

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I always believed that Konco Seneng would make it big.

But success takes effort.

It's not as easy as flipping an elephant's foot.

Obviously.

You dummy.

That's enough.

Wait, what? So you're dating?

You're officially dating?

Not yet.

Oh, not yet?

Okay, fine.

Wait, Na.

We are dating.

Geez!

Konco Seneng!

- Konco Seneng! - Konco Seneng!

Jeru!

Rick!

Novian! Konco Senang!

Wahyu!

Novian!

Bethari!

Thank you, Mom.

Dad! Come forward!

Me?

I'm proud of you, son.

Indar! Bella!

Konco Seneng!

Konco Seneng!

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