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EIGHT YEARS AGO

- Where are you off to, sweetie? - Help!

Help!

Hey!

- Come on. - What's the rush?

Help me!

Let go!

- No, please. No… - Come with me.

Please, just let me go…

What the…

Don't you dare mess with girls again.

- Go away! - We're leaving!

Let's go!

Go!

Can you get up?

Are you hurt?

How are you getting home?

My driver should be nearby.

But my phone's dead.

Come on.

I'll walk you to your car.

Wear this.

Your shirt's too thin.

Oh, that's my car!

Well…

Thank you so much for helping me today.

I'm Ayla. What's your name?

Thank you.

Mr. Jacket.

Why is your owner so cool?

She took on three guys like it was nothing.

Whack! Whack! Whack! Just like that!

So gorgeous. So tough. So cool.

Only flaw?

She wouldn't even tell me her name.

How am I supposed to return this?

I'll probably never see her again.

Stay with me, okay?

I'm talking to the jacket?

Hi, new girl! What's your name?

I'm Ayla.

Full name?

Sasina.

And your last name?

Ruengkunakorn.

Nice to meet you, new friend! I'm Khaotu, Suthasinee Sawangkamol.

I've been here since grade seven.

Great to meet you, Ayla Sasina.

- Nice to-- - If you need help with anything, just ask.

Because

I know everyone and everything in this school.

And if you're worried about grades, don't be.

Because…

I get straight A's in every subject.

That's impressive.

Want to hang out in class first, or--

Oh!

Khaotu?

PLEASE CLOSE THE DOOR

- Lucky we made it in time. - What are they competing in?

Hajime!

It's called Kendo.

Pretty simple. Whoever lands a hit scores a point.

Amazing!

- She's so cool! - Right?

Dome!

Kawaré!

Sit down!

That girl…

Her name's Tawan. She's in Grade 12.

Top student, student council president,

and the school's best kendo athlete.

She's been champion three years in a row.

Top of the class, star athlete…

She's basically good at everything.

And she's gorgeous too.

No, cool. That's what you call cool.

Anyway, what club are you thinking of joining, Ayla?

KENDO CLUB SIGN-UP

Are you sure about this?

Of course. I want to join the Kendo club.

Just so you know…

Training's pretty intense.

I'm not sure you can handle it.

I definitely can.

I'm ready for it. I'm totally fired up.

All right. Let's run a little test first.

Everyone ready?

Ready!

That weak-looking one? No way she's gonna make it.

Look at her. She's about to pass out.

If she wants to join, let her.

Yeah, true.

Then who's gonna train her?

I will.

You said it.

You're training her, then. Deal?

Deal.

All right.

Kid, you don't need to run anymore.

You're in. Great effort.

See you at practice tomorrow.

Get up and drink some water.

Tawan!

I feel dizzy…

You okay?

Thank you, Tawan.

Do you remember me?

Well, you know my name now.

Just know, this club's no walk in the park.

Got it.

I'll give it everything I've got.

Thanks for letting me join.

Go on.

Head home.

See you at practice tomorrow,

Ayla.

Bye, Tawan!

She knows my name!

She knows my name!

Before we begin training,

I'm going to demonstrate a few Kendo basics.

Kikaeshi, hajime!

Men, hajime!

Kote, hajime!

Do, hajime!

Tokyo!

Now, we're starting with the basics.

Ready?

Ready!

Kendo, the way of the sword,

is rooted in samurai swordsmanship.

Training involves

fast, forceful, decisive moves,

so it demands intense focus.

Here.

Hurry up! Run!

Hey! I want one too!

Fine, take it.

I want one too!

HELLO

Tawan accepted mine.

She did! She did!

She accepted my gift.

It's really pouring out there.

Tawan!

You're still here?

I happened to forget my umbrella.

I forgot mine too.

Then… want to make something to stop the rain?

Something to stop the rain? Like what?

A teru teru bōzu.

A teru teru bōzu?

Look.

Oh!

You drew the sun. That's so cool.

Tawan means "sun".

You drew a moon?

Yes.

Why a moon?

Because Ayla means "moon".

The sun and the moon.

Tawan and Ayla.

The rain stopped!

It actually worked!

Thank you, Mr. Teru Teru Bōzu.

Tawan.

It's all right. Thank you.

I'll take that.

Tawan.

Think you're special, huh, new girl?

Just 'cause Tawan took your drink,

you think you're better than the rest of us?

Acting all high and mighty.

You want a drink? Fine.

Here. Not just a glass.

Have a whole bucket!

No… No!

Tawan!

Tawan!

Was that really necessary?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to splash you.

It was meant for that new girl.

She just got here and now she's all over you? How's that fair?

So, I'm the reason this happened?

I really don't like this kind of behavior.

Bullying someone is never okay.

You shouldn't treat anyone like this.

Ever.

I'm honestly disappointed in myself

for not being a better example to you all.

No, Tawan.

It's not your fault. You're amazing, always have been.

We're the ones in the wrong.

We're really sorry. We mean it.

Then, let's end it here. I'm asking you.

Sure.

If you ask, I'll do it.

Let's call it even.

Huh?

Even? Just like that?

Yeah.

Tawan asked, so that's that.

Are you okay?

Thank you, Tawan,

for helping me.

You always protect me.

You're like my personal bodyguard.

Bodyguard?

Mhm.

I'm expensive, you know.

Think you can afford me?

Can I ask you something?

Sure.

You like dancing, don't you?

I do. I love dancing.

How'd you know?

I saw you

when you were cleaning the clubroom floor.

You were basically dancing the dirt away.

What?

Tawan accepted my gift.

You saw all of that?

Every second.

Even this part.

I want to cry.

You really saw everything?

Our school has a strong dance club, you know.

I think you should audition.

Kendo might be a bit too intense for you.

No, I like Kendo.

I like it.

I really do.

You like Kendo

more than dancing?

Not sure

I believe that.

Why not?

Do I look that hopeless?

Not hopeless.

You're not giving me much hope here.

Trust me.

Do what your heart really wants.

It'll be worth it.

But…

if I leave the Kendo club,

I won't get to talk to you like this every day.

Sure you will.

If you see me, just come say hi.

Or…

I'll still be training here.

You can drop by anytime you want.

Promise?

Yeah.

Promise.

- I've got something for you. - Huh?

What is it?

AUDITIONS: SCHOOL DANCE TEAM REPRESENTATIVE FOR ANNUAL COMPETITION

You want me to audition for a dance competition?

Yep.

I want you to try out.

Think of it as a way to challenge yourself.

Do you think I'm good enough?

There are already so many amazing dancers in the club.

Come on.

Just give it a shot.

No harm in trying.

Think of it as gaining experience.

Okay then.

I'll do it.

But if I compete, will you come watch me?

I'll try to make it.

Promise?

Promise.

You better not break it.

Sure.

DANCE AND PERFORMANCE CLUB

Super pinky promise!

Super pinky promise.

Ayla.

Tawan!

I thought you weren't going to come watch me!

I'm sorry I'm late.

I had something to take care of.

It's okay. Just the fact that you're here already makes me so happy.

Now I've got all the motivation I need!

I made a promise, didn't I?

What happened to your lip?

Just a little accident.

Nothing serious.

Hang on. I've got ointment with me.

You carry stuff like this all the time?

Yup. I'm super clumsy, so I always keep some on me.

Here, let me put some on for you.

So it doesn't scar.

Done!

Take it with you and reapply later,

so it heals up nice and smooth, okay?

Hello, Khaotu?

Yeah, yeah.

I'm heading in now.

Okay.

I've gotta go get ready now.

Watch me, okay?

Ayla.

For you.

A school badge?

But you haven't even graduated yet.

Think of it as a lucky charm.

Thank you!

Ayla! Ayla! Ayla!

Ayla! Ayla! Ayla!

THAILAND PASSPORT

There's something I want to tell you.

Thank you for always helping me, looking out for me.

Those snacks in your locker…

That was just my little way of saying thanks.

I'm really glad I got to be at the same school as you.

Got to be close to you.

And finally,

I love you, Tawan.

I hope…

you feel the same.

What are you doing falling asleep here?

I was waiting for Tawan.

Do you know where she is?

She didn't tell you?

Tell me what?

She's transferred schools.

Transferred?

Where did she go?

Do you have her address?

Can I help you with something?

I'm looking for Tawan.

Is this her house?

Ms. Tawan doesn't live here anymore.

So,

do you happen to have her phone number?

I'm afraid I don't. I'm really sorry.

Now that you're alone,

the rain just won't stop, huh?

Let's go back together, alright?

Ayla, can you promise me something?

From this day on, no matter what happens,

don't ever forget who you are.

Study hard.

Keep chasing your dreams.

I believe your determination

will lead you to something beautiful.

Stay strong.

I'll always be rooting for you.

I promised you I'd give it my all.

That I'd chase my dreams, no matter what.

One day, the spotlight will shine on me.

And when that day comes,

when the whole world is watching,

you'll see me again.

And I'm going to get you back, Tawan.

Not good enough!

Go train again.

I no longer trust your agency.

I'll find a personal bodyguard for my daughter myself.

From what I've heard,

none of our bodyguards meet your VIP's criteria

I don't think we'll be needing a new agency after all, Dad.

Pleasure working with you,

Ms. Bodyguard.

We also have some additional rules.

You must stay within visual range

of your bodyguard at all times.

And what exactly is "visual range"?

Can you see me now?

Subtitles translation by: Praeploy Mahawan