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I am a illusion in your dreams.

And you too, are alive only in mine.

Wanna go one-on-one with me tonight?

My name is Jade.

Why do people have tattoos?

Is having one like wearing clothes or being naked?

If I told you I have a tattoo somewhere private,

would you want to know where it is?

Take off your clothes.

Women with tattoos are sexy, eh?

Still awake this late?

Granny.

I'm going to bed soon. You go first, OK?

Hurry, you little girl.

Just 10 more minutes.

Where do you expect the tattoo to be?

Mmm, I'm already getting turned-on.

If you want to explore more,

buy the one-on-one service.

Granny!

Hi! Lover, go one-on-one on me tonight?

Hello? Jade?

Missy, would you give me a break!

Why did you cut the line again last night?

How dare you laugh!

Didn't you see me suddenly get 100 years older?

Your Grandma showed up again?

I tell you, if you keep doing this. There'll be no customers!

They get online to see chicks!

You got the lowest rating this month.

Get it right, or wait to be kicked out!

Fine, I will get myself a sexy tattoo,

and have a live show, OK?

Tattoo Journal, 2006.6.30

August, 19 customers. ID themselves through tattoos.

Aunty.

Are you waiting for me?

Here you are!

Ching, come here.

Tell us how many candies you made for today?

Today, these kids

made delicious candies weighed more than 10 kilos.

Time for bed. it's 10:30.

Alright, alright, time for bed.

10:30, it's time for bed.

Time for bed!

Brother

How's today?

Takeko,

why do you call me brother, instead of Ching like others?

Because I'm your sister.

I don't understand.

Search: Dissociative Disorder

Selective amnesia, dull, drift.

Ching.

Candies I made today.

I made these by myself.

How's the picture?

Looks fierce!

Is this for the guy who never pays his bills?

Customer Number 079: Ah-Dong

But he cleared his bills today.

Tattoo on Request: Ghost Skull

Hey! Stop right there!

You fucking assholes!

Dare to hit on my boss's girl?

Give me your wallet!

I don't have one.

Are you kidding me!

Fuck you!

Sensei said, behind every tattoo

there is a secret.

A tattoo artist must understand these secrets,

but never reveal them.

Tattoo the ghost skull on my belly, OK?

Takeko.

it'll look ugly.

I don't care.

Or tattoo a...a leopard?

Take off your shirt.

I decided to add blades on his tattoo.

This way he can hit with stronger fists.

Ah-Dong is actually pretty chicken-hearted.

He needs tattoos to give him strength.

Takeko, do you still have your tattoo?

Sure.

Legend has it that this flower

grows on both sides of the path to hell.

it's called the golden spider lily.

its Sanskrit name is manjusaka.

it's permeated with poison

that makes one lose consciousness and memory.

You like this tattoo?

That's real skin there!

Takeko, customer!

Wait a second.

Are you over 18?

What for?

if you're under 18,

Takeko won't tattoo you.

And are you over 18?

I'm just old enough.

How about having a drink later?

Go out with me, come on.

Have a seat.

Have you been tattooed before?

No...but I'm curious.

Take this.

Let us know if needed.

Takeko, I have a request.

Just a slight matter.

Please give me another tattoo.

Anything would be fine.

Please, please, Takeko.

Takeko, tattoo another ghost skull

on my stomach, OK?

it'll look ugly.

Please, please, Takeko.

It's said, that those who don't sleep confuse reality with dream.

Jade's off-line today.

P.S. To accompany Granny, who's still not sleeping.

Watermelon or pineapple?

Pineapple.

Granny,

Today I met an old neighbor, Takeko.

Remember her? Takeko?

Takeko...no.

No? Doesn't matter.

Granny, I used to have a green wig.

Where is it?

What wig?

Back when you sold clothes, you had those glossy green wigs, remember?

What the hell is this?

I'll help you look.

Did it get thrown out?

Granny, you can see in the dark?

Glossy materials feel different.

I love you, Granny.

You, silly girl.

That's it for today.

So soon?

How come it's so quick today?

That's it.

Is this the knife for tattooing?

it's not a knife, it's a pen.

If I get fat, will the tattoo deform?

Like this.

I want that golden flower.

That's not possible.

Why not?

The flower leads to hell.

Hell?

it's the flower of death.

But don't you...

I've seen the tattoo on a friend before.

Oh really, when?

When l was 9.

Childhood memories aren't that reliable!

It's true!

Think clearly why you want a tattoo.

And you?

What about me?

You have your own tattoo, don't you? Why did you do it?

I forget.

This is my business card.

Jade?

Ya, that's my name.

This is my blog

where l keep my diary, photos and stuff.

You'll see. Bye.

Today in a tattoo studio, I met my first love from when l was 9.

if you want to know more about my love experience,

meet me online at 11:00 tonight.

I'm back. You sit here.

Is Takeko here using a nickname?

Is she here?

Strong Bear: Heard you'll be telling some erotic stories here.

Yeah... wanna hear a little girl's love stories?

Strong Bear: I want to know about the little girl's first time...

I met my first love when less than 10.

Silence: Haaaaa... Liar.

For real! I was only 9 and a half.

I used to sit by the street corner waiting for a neighbor to pass by.

Hi!

I'm Jade.

Am I pretty?

This is a beautiful wig. Take a look.

Silence: That's not beautiful at all. lol

Who said it wasn't beautiful!

Someone won't agree right?

I am very beautiful when I wear it properly

Do I look beautiful?

Yes, you are beautiful.

You sound weird. Are you local?

No, I lived in Japan when I was a kid.

My mom is Japanese.

I've never been to Japan.

I'm so bored alone.

Do you want to come to my house to play?

isn't your mom home?

I don't have a mom. There are just me and Granny.

What happened to your mom?

My mom...

in the earthquake,

Granny pulled me out.

Mom didn't make it out before the house fell on her.

Alright. I'll take beautiful Jade home.

OK

I'll never forget that beautiful evening

How my neighbor hummed while riding.

Little jasmine, will you forget me?

Little jasmine, please remember that I'm still here

Strong Bear: So lost your virginity at 9? did it hurt?

Strong Bear: Did you enjoy fucking with your neighbor?

Mark: How much will you do it?

King: Cut the crap. Did you enjoy it?

Go fuck yourselves!

Unpredictable!

David.

What are you laughing at?

S...sir,

I was recording but the girl cut out.

So you get nothing and dare to laugh!

What's wrong with you?

Can you be any slower?

Don't just wait there.

Try some techniques.

You can ask her if she needs money

from a big brother.

Can't you use techniques of these simple kinds?

I'm upset.

No...no need to lie.

Hi! Lover, go one-on-one on me tonight?

What the hell is this?

Please support my first try as a webcam girl.

Today in a tattoo studio, I met my first love from when I was 9.

if you want to know more about my love experience,

meet me online at 11:00 tonight.

Hi! I'm Jade.

What does it say?

Mother, here's 3000 dollars. I will come visit when I have time.

Take care.

That's all?

It's a short letter.

Did she mention Jade?

No.

Who is that?

Jade's mom.

Jade's mom? Didn't she...

Supposedly she is in Taipei.

When the earthquake hit, didn't she...

After the earthquake, she took Jade's brother and left.

Jade was left alone.

Her good-for-nothing father has been in jail for years.

Hello? OK

Granny, the moving truck has arrived.

Godspeed.

Thanks for your chocolate. I'll give it to Jade.

Customer Number 091: Jade

Tattoo on Request: Unknown

Ching, time for bed.

No stories today?

Few costumers today.

But a strange girl came by.

She kept asking questions, and even asked why I got my tattoo.

Did she want stories from you?

I don't think so.

I want a story. Tell me.

Ching.

The tattoo of spider lilies

suggests destruction.

I don't mind.

Even if you get the same tattoo as your father,

you won't make your brother recover.

Yet I need this to get closer to him.

But you're a girl,

I never taught a female before.

I'm not weak.

Do Blood and knives frighten you?

They don't.

Really?

Then,

Remove your father's tattoo from his body and bring it to me.

You make custom designs for each customer?

You've transferred to another school?

Nope, I like this uniform better.

Hey, have you checked my blog?

No, I've been quite busy these days.

Are you always that busy?

Yes.

You can spare some more time for that.

To be honest, I don't like surfing on the internet.

Really? But I think

maybe we can discuss my tattoo

after you check out my blog.

if you are in haste, you can find someone else.

So rude! Busy my ass.

Silence: Hi! Any story to share today?

Don't feel like chatting today.

Want me? Then skip the bull crap, just buy one-on-one service.

See, now she wants to do one-on-one. Go ahead.

Silence: 300 points, OK?

OK

When she starts to strip, push these two buttons.

Remember to ask if she needs money, and how much for sex.

Trap her and don't waste too much time.

Don't waste too much time, got it?

Silence: Wait!

What's wrong?

Don't take off your clothes. Let's just chat for a while.

300 points is not cheap.

Don't you want to see anything?

Then, show me a smile?

Hello!

Hello, are you not happy today?

Now I'm okay.

I like the story you told yesterday.

Really, were you listening?

Hey, you have a webcam. Then speak through your web phone.

What's wrong? Getting a cold?

it's difficult for me to talk. Sorry.

Oh, fine. What do you want to chat about?

What kind of person are you?

I'm a...a bright and cheerful girl.

Although sometimes I do feel down,

most of the time I feel happy.

Because I can do whatever I like.

No one bugs me.

So you choose to be a web girl?

Yeah, it's my own decision.

Aren't you afraid of meeting bad guys?

No! I do this at home, why would I?

Things on the net are fake.

I log on when I feel like it, and cut off when I feel like it too.

Sometimes I might be scolded by Ms. Zhong.

But she's also fake, I've never seen her.

Ms. Zhong?

The web supervisor. She's the boss.

So, am I fake too?

if.. you remember me,

and I remember you, then you are real.

Does your first love remember you?

Of course!

it's not easy to meet her again.

Listen,

She promised to design a tattoo for me.

And she told me

she will tattoo it on me.

I can show you then, OK?

Uh...are you always living in dreams?

What dreams?

There is no dream. I have a good memory.

Childhood memories aren't reliable.

All I said is true!

Childhood memories aren't reliable.

it's true!

Who are you? Why don't you believe me?

Memories often lie, especially for yourself.

What do you mean?

Because...

you sound like you're so lonely

Dad, you promised to come back, but never did.

OK, so what will you bring me next time?

OK!

A Snoopy pencil box? Sounds great!

Takeko...

Jade?

Remember my name this time?

Your hair...

Isn't it beautiful?

It's beautiful.

So what?

You look different from the images on the net.

Oh...you went online then?

I...I didn't.

Whatever, it doesn't matter.

I'm here to tell you...

I've made the decision.

Huh?

Didn't you ask me to think about why I wanted to get tattooed?

I want to keep the memory of love.

So...thats why I need this tattoo

Because of the memory from when you were 9 years old?

So what if I was 9?

Those who really forget people,

Are adults, not children.

Anyway...

I want a tattoo of love

I am serious.

Early September: 11 customers Men: Request Strength Women: Memory of Love

Wow...Takeko!

You are the best artist in the whole world!

I love you so much!

You're crazy.

You think i'm too young for you?

Don't you have someone you like?

It was long ago. In the past.

Then ...

Was your lover a girl?

Actually, we have same sex orientation!

How about this...

If we can't become lovers, we can be brother and sister.

Is it ok?

You're a jerk.

But...sis...

But sis, how come I never seen you dating any girls?

Seriously, why not?

Why not, Sis?

Customer Number 091: Jade Tattoo Request:

Anyway...

I want a tattoo of love

I am serious.

When will you come?

After dinner.

Come earlier, i'll wait for you

Be quiet! My parents are asleep.

What?

Hush!

Earthquake?

Takeko.

Are you tired?

No.

I'm alright.

I tattooed Adong today...

It took 7 hours.

My eyes are sore.

But the final result was good.

Does he like it?

He likes it a lot.

He asked me to be his elder sister.

No.

He was joking.

Will you be here all the time?

I will.

But sometimes, you're late to take me home.

It's because I need to complete the designs

I don't want be alone at night.

You won't be

I will pick you up everyday.

Ok?

She must be one of them.

Hmm...Which is Takeko?

Jade, I...

Welcome to Jade's world

Tonight, one lucky customer will get a free one-on-one session.

Whoever shows me his tattoo,

I will offer a show just for him.

A very special show.

Jade, I...

I'II buy 500 points, OK?

Show me your tattoo.

If you don't, I'II give it to others.

Hao: I have a tattoo.

Congratulations to Hao!

In one-on-one, please wait.

See, these young girls

Better at setting traps than you are.

Their innocence is fake!

Nothing but vain inside.

They deceive men and use their money

to buy brand bags, drugs and other men.

None of them is of any good!

How...how do you know?

How can't I know!

You're doing charity, understand?

Listen,

these girls need to be disciplined

What does Hao think of my performance?

Share with others.

Hao: Fucking good! Jade is so sexy!

Remember to buy one-one-on next time.

Let's chat, OK?

I just know it's you.

Show me your tattoo and I'll show you my body for free.

Why are you so obsessed with tattoos?

So what?

Why exhaust yourself like this?

And you exhaust your money the same way.

Spending money for private sessions feels just great, doesn't it?

I don't want to see you like this.

Like what?

You are wasting your youth.

What is this?

If you look down on me then stop coming!

Why stick in here and not admit who you are?

You will hurt yourself!

If you look down on me, just get off!

Don't preach to me! Who do you think you are?

I'm nobody, but...

Got no guts to admit you're here, and you can criticize me?

Don't act like you're some noble shit!

Strong Bear: Hey, don't fight here.

Big Dick: Just admit you're a whore.

Waster: Forget it. No show no customer!

Jade feels so exhausted.

Goodnight, everyone.

J: One-on-one, please

OK, 300 points.

My last one-on-one for tonight.

I want to keep the memory of love.

So I need this tattoo.

You have your own tattoo, don't you?

Why did you do it?

I forget.

Moonlight glittering, mist surrounds the little jasmine.

Gazing at you, I hate having to depart from you.

Moonlight glittering, mist surrounds the little jasmine.

Waiting for you to enter my dreams.

Little jasmine, please remember I'm still here.

Little jasmine, up in the branches, it's naturally beautiful.

Little jasmine, please remember me. Don't forget me.

Takeko, are you upset?

Not at all.

No.

Ching, a girl wants to have this tattoo.

What do you think?

Why does she want to have the same tattoo as you?

If she keeps asking over and over, would you give in?

Then her tattoo would be fake.

I hate fake tattoos.

It's different from yours.

But even if it's fake... It can still comfort her.

Sis...

Yeah.

You're not talking at all today.

Makes it harder for me to ignore the pain.

Yeah...

S...say something, scold me or anything.

Takeko!

Now call me ''Blade King of Skull''!

You've been investigating this website for a month.

Why aren't there any arrests yet?

I... I don't think we should handle crimes like this...

Fuck you!

What do you rookie know about crimes?

I... I...

You what?

If don't get the job done, you'll get demoted.

Be a security guard all your life.

Get off!

Silence: One-on-one.

Don't you despise me?

Why bother to come?

I'm here to say goodbye/sorry.

I'm here to say sorry.

Sorry.

You shouldn't have insulted me.

I didn't mean it, but...

What?

Please get out of this business soon.

Why keep saying this?

They're full of traps... I am worried.

You worry about me?

What for?

I admit I've been observing you.

But I can't admit who I am.

I can't stand you,

Why are you acting so shy and mysterious?

I just care about you.

So are you jealous or something?

Maybe.

So listen to my last request.

Please leave here.

Why should I listen to you?

Because...

I really love you. and I hope you can be happy.

I really love you...

And I hope you can be happy!

Wow...cool knives!

Aren't they cool?

Takeko is such a genius!

I'm finding some time to try out these knives!

Isn't she here?

She told me not to bother her. What do you want her for?

I need to confirm things with her.

Confirm...if she will do my tattoo.

She has been drawing all day, and not in a good mood.

Drawing what?

Some...some damned boring flowers.

Really?

She's in a bad mood these days, and gets upset easily.

I didn't think she's the kind who would get PMS.

Because she's so butch, and so serious at work.

Not tender at all.

Like a stone butch. She enjoys pretending to be cool like that.

And she is unsociable and eccentric.

She probably thinks that she is a real man!

Yeah!

What's all that noise!

Jade...

Are you busy now? Adong said you were working on the drawings.

Yes, it's yours.

Wow...really?

It's my picture!

You don't understand yet. Tattoos are painful, I am telling you.

Generally speaking, men are more scared of pain than women.

It's not true.

When should I come? tomorrow?

It's not that urgent. It's Frday Ok for you?

Ok, then I will come on Friday.

Friday...

You came late today and yesterday.

You didn't show up until the head called us to sleep.

Sorry, because of the drawings.

Is this it?

Wow, it's so nice.

I think I have new story to listen to...

A customer wanted my tattoo...

But you didn't agree with it.

So...I drew this jasmine pattern instead.

Tell me another story ... anything will do.

You haven't told me story for a long time.

Then I'll tell you the story of when you were young

I have no story.

Everyone has a story.

Only that, you've forgotten yours.

Why are you waiting here? Go to sleep now.

I'm scared of sleeping by myself.

You're a big boy now. Please have a little courage, ok?

You always leave me alone.

I'm not leaving you alone.

I'm just...going to study at my classmate's

No...No...

If you keep behaving like this,

I won't like you anymore.

I'll leave you just like mom did.

Bad sister...bad sister...

Bad sister.

Why are you ignoring me?

That night...

Was everything that happened between us false?

Takeko, look at me.

That night...

I shouldn't have left my brother alone.

He can't recognize me now.

It wasn't your fault!

If I was with him, things could've been different.

It was all an accident. How can you talk like this.

It wasn't our fault!

Why?

I can't understand your story...

Why...why is today's story so weird?

It's only a story.

Don't think too much.

My head hurts.

Takeko.

Why do I feel...

You are angry with me.

I'm not.

Don't think too much.

Go back to sleep.

Jade.

This is mine?

It's yours.

It's jasmine.

So not the spider lilies?

This is for you.

You drew this one especially for me. I see.

This is what should be considered my tattoo of love.

It's only a tattoo.

No, it's love.

I told you I wanted a tattoo of love,

and you drew these jasmines for me.

It's only a tattoo.

You have too many illusions!

What do you mean?

Is it my illusion? or do you conceal yourself too much?

Otherwise, I will spell it out for you.

You think you can keep coming online,

and not have me notice?

I know you were there, why not admit it?

I don't know weather you despise me....

Or are you afraid to face your own feelings?

I'm sorry.

Why do you remember all things?

And you? Do you choose to forget?

No.

Tell me why you had your tattoo, OK?

Is that tattoo on the wall real?

That's my father.

My brother doesn't remember anything after my father's death.

The only thing he recognizes is the tattoo.

Doctor said he lost his memory of home.

I ask you to give me the same tattoo.

That's why you did it.

They're the most important people to me.

Did your mom ever come back?

She won't be coming back.

Are you still mad at her?

You really miss me that much, Mommy?

Where will you bring me to next time when you're back.

Disney Land in Tokyo? Sounds great!

She doesn't remember me at all, just like you.

So I keep imagining

that everyone is around me.

Will you remember me?

Hold me.

I don't have money.

Fuck you! Did I tell you to talk?

Jade: Offline

Thanks for listening to my words. Never come back, bye.

I love Jade.

Sir, the investigation is complete Let's raid.

Early morning, rain poured down

Soaking the little jasmine

The petals so white and pure

They take your breath away

The evening wind caresses the grass of the meadow

The evening sun dyes the little jasmine red

Her smile blooms in silence

Takeko!

Ah-Dong, Ah-Dong!

Sis, why are you crying?

Dad! Sis!

Don't be afraid.

Ching, Ching!

Ching, Ching!

Excuse me. I'm from the Xin-Zhuang P.D.

He's in a deep coma and the indications aren't good.

It's hard to say

if he'll wake up.

Takeko!

The tattoo is a fake!

How could it be a fake?

Dad!

I didn't mean to leave brother alone, I didn't!

You think you can bring me back just by tattooing the same flower?

I can't finish your tattoo. Forgive me, goodbye. Takeko.

So all your tenderness is fake,

All you left was a half finished tattoo.

I can feel it...it's still...painful.

I have no other choice,

I can only live in a virtual world

I will be waiting for you here day and night.

- 1007 reports. - Roger.

Now turn on the internet monitor.

1007, report

constant disposition. Over.

Jade: Online

Silence: Jade, Jade.

You finally came.

Get offline!

Get offline, hurry!

No, I won't.

You dismissed me, and left me drowned.

1007 now approaching hen roost

Completing disposition in 13 minutes.

Roger.

Jade, to be honest,

I... I'm a cop.

What are you talking about?

It's true! I'm a cop...

We're raiding tonight.

Our team has been investigating your site for a long time.

We will make a recording.

If you don't get offline,

you'll get into trouble

So....It wasn't Takeko who said she loved me...

The evening wind caresses the grass of the meadow

The evening sun dyes the little jasmine red

Her smile blooms in silence

Unable to penetrate her secret

Moonlight glittering, mist surrounds the little jasmine

Gazing at you, I hate having to depart from you

Moonlight glittering, mist surrounds the little jasmine

Waiting for you to walk into my dreams

Little jasmine, will you forget me?

Little jasmine, please remember that I'm still here

Little jasmine, up in the branches, it's naturally beautiful

Little jasmine, please remember me, Don't forget me

I'll be online waiting for you.

This is my last message.

Please remember me.

Playing computer games makes you cry that hard?

Don't cry.

Granny.

No more games. No more...

No more crying.

At least, the pain of the tattoo

can ease the pain in your heart.

Brother

Sister!

Why do you remember all things?

And you?

Will you choose to forget?

Jade, I'm sorry. I'II wait for you in the studio.