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Look at me.

A bit to the left.

Umm… Chin down slightly.

Okay.

Okay. Good.

Take off your coat.

Okay. Great.

Follow me.

Jira.

Hmm?

Did we get any good photos?

-Yeah. -Okay.

Kai, you can go to the changing room.

Thank you.

Can you take a look at her makeup?

Is this alright?

I think the lips need changing.

Excuse me, can you…

Add some more red to her lips?

Mark this one.

Not this one.

Alright. Mark this.

I think this one’s good.

Mr. Thames is gonna love this.

Okay, nice.

Keep going.

Can I see the photos?

Of course.

Why are they all the same?

What do you mean?

Who chose these?

We all helped.

Is there any part that you want us to adjust, Mr. Thames?

Can I talk to you outside for a minute?

Jira.

Hmm?

We’re taking a little break.

Guys, we’re done for today.

You’re free to go.

It’s already finished.

Thank you.

-What happened? -You can all go.

Just a little bit of a problem.

You don’t have to worry.

You’ll hear from us if there’s any update.

Oh, okay. Sure.

It’s a shame, though.

Sorry.

Let’s wrap up.

You can all go.

I’ll give you the money for your trouble later.

How was it, Ing?

Was he pissed?

Yeah.

Damn right he was.

What did he say?

Did he hate my photos?

I told you I’m not really confident with my photography skill.

It’s not the photos…

He doesn’t like the concept.

What?

I thought he greenlit this concept.

I’m just as confused as you are.

All he said was that…

This wouldn’t sell.

Clients are like that sometimes.

They see the final cut and change their mind.

What can we do?

It’s their money.

And Ji…

I don’t think you can put this in your portfolio.

You might have to put your photography career on hold for a while.

Are there any casting calls?

I’m in a pinch lately.

Casting calls…

There’s a commercial.

You interested?

I’ll do anything that pays.

But they won’t pay until much later…

I don’t mind lending you some money, though.

I don’t think I can pay you back any time soon

so you might as well find me work.

Umm.

I’ll go for one thousand.

[PRICE: 1000 BAHT]

I’m taking such good care of you.

Give me a flower that brings good luck.

Every drop is fresh.

Every cup is fun.

Feel awake!

Cut.

Let’s do it again.

Can you make it a little more fun?

Take a breath.

Okay. Stay calm.

That last one was a little fake.

Let’s do it again.

Camera.

Ready.

Three, two, one.

Action.

Every drop is fresh.

Every cup is bright.

-Feel— -It’s “every cup is fun.”

“Fun…”

Do it again.

-“Every cup is fun.” -Get it together.

Three, two, one. Action.

Every drop is fresh.

Every cup is fun.

…Feel awake!

Perfect.

We’re done.

What’s the matter?

Are you crying?

Hey…

It’s just a silly commercial.

When people say it’s not easy…

I didn’t think it was going to be this hard.

It’s just a silly commercial.

Don’t take it seriously.

This isn’t about that.

I’m just…

I’m freaking bad at everything.

I can’t sell my drawings.

I can’t get cast.

Am I that much of a loser?

Not at all.

You’re actually very talented.

There are things you can do that I can’t.

It’s all very normal.

Is it?

You’re a passionate person.

That’s not a bad thing, but I think…

You need to find yourself, and focus on something you really like.

I don’t know.

Let’s not talk about work.

I think you need to heal first.

Healing needs money.

I can’t even afford to pay for electricity.

I have 5000 with me right now.

Take it.

Can I borrow a little more?

Oh, you jerk.

Did you squeeze those tears out just to fool me into lending you some money?

I am honestly sentimental.

These tears aren’t fake.

But I just need some money to cover my credit card debt.

Fine.

How much do you need?

Three cards, plus interest…

I need 100K.

Okay.

I also need some money for this and that.

Another 20K would suffice.

So 120K in total?

There’s also the electricity bill, the water bill, and my rent.

Let’s say 150K in total.

The list keeps expanding, huh?

Fine. I’ll wire you the money.

Thank you.

Well, I have a request in exchange for that.

For 150K, I order you to get yourself healed.

There’s a place I know.

It’s called Burnout Bar.

Sounds like I’ll be in a worse place if I go there.

It’s a good place for people who are burnt out.

I went there and it worked.

You’re a first-timer, I take it?

What’s your name?

Jira.

I’m burnt out.

My friend recommended this place.

I’m Ben.

I run this place.

Would you like to order right now?

Here.

These are some weird names.

In case our customers don’t know what to order.

They can just order what they feel.

Then I found my drink.

“Empty Pocket.”

“Even a heartbreak isn’t as bad as being broke.”

Sounds like it would suit you.

The drink may look pretty,

but I’ll warn you it’s strong.

Our rules are simple.

Once you have your drink, you’ll get a table number.

Here.

Once you’re at your table,

I’ll randomly select another customer to sit with you.

You’ll get to talk to another burnt out individual.

It’s a two-way therapy to share your sorrows.

If you don’t know where to start,

there are some conversation-opener cards on the table.

You can use them.

I’m Pheem.

What’s your name?

Jira.

How old are you?

28.

Oh, we’re the same age.

Is this your first time here?

Yes, it is.

I’m still kinda confused, actually.

What about you?

It’s my third time.

“If you could go anywhere right now, where would it be?”

I’d go to…

My friend’s gallery in the old part of town.

Most people just say Japan.

It scares me just thinking about it.

I’m kinda down and out lately.

What about you?

Me?

If we’re on a budget, then…

Oh, crap.

You’re going to think I’m aggressive.

Aggressive how?

Do you want to go somewhere a straight guy would, like a Muay Thai club?

No.

If I’m being honest right now,

I want to go to…

A rage room.

You know what that is?

What’s that?

A rage room is a place you go to,

pay for a plan,

and they’d give you some stuff.

And then you smash everything.

Smash.

Smash.

That’s it.

It sounds…

Aggressive.

I know it sounds bad,

but I swear I’m actually a gentle person.

But don’t we all get this urge to just…

Smash something?

It’s cheaper than therapy, for one,

and definitely better for your body than alcohol.

Well?

Do you think that’s a red flag?

I find red flags… thrilling.

You’re into bad boys, huh.

Can you give me your hand?

Why?

I’ll read your palm.

Here.

Excuse me.

I’m new to this so I can’t read upside down.

You sure you know how to read palms?

I’ll have you know I’m superstitious.

Of course I can.

Show me, then.

But before that, let me ask you one thing.

What do you do for a living?

I…

I make art.

I’m still trying to find myself, though.

Nothing feels right right now.

What about you?

Me?

I work in IT.

Application development.

Oh?

Does that mean you’re rich?

It pays well, right?

It’s almost perfect,

except I have a jerk-ass colleague.

He isn’t all that open to my ideas.

I’d say he’s against them, in fact.

It seems like he’s always up for a fight.

Why not just quit?

You hit right on the mark.

Well…

He’s not just my colleague.

He’s also my friend.

We’ve built everything together.

I can’t just leave.

All I can do every day is pray

that he gets better.

I believe you’ll get through it.

Well?

How is my palm?

Let me see.

Thank you for the ride.

Tell me how much I owe you.

No need.

You can pay me back when you get a new job.

I’ll walk you.

Wow.

You live here?

It looks archaic.

What’s your room number?

I know a little numerology, you know?

Now that’s weird.

Too obvious?

I thought I was being smooth.

But am I allowed to know what your room number is?

It’s 69.

For real?

Now that’s a nice one.

You silly.

I live on the third floor, the room on the left.

Okay.

Talk later.

Are you done?

Can I see?

I still need to tidy up some details.

It’s alright.

We’ll take what you have now.

Of course.

Here.

You’re quite detailed with your art.

You’ve got good taste when it comes to lines and colors.

It needs to look more commercial, though.

One issue is that you’re quite slow.

Oh, I have one more question since we’ve just updated our policy.

Do you know how to use Generative AI?

AI?

I’m familiar with it.

The position is a storyboard artist,

but with our new policy, the workload also increases.

If you can use AI to assist you, it’ll save us a lot of time.

From your taste,

I do believe you’ll be able to choose the perfect art for our work.

If you want AI to do most of the work,

what am I here to do?

You get to exercise your taste in art.

Can I be straightforward?

I want to work to prove myself.

I chose this studio because of its craft.

It’d be a shame to lose that.

So do you know how to use AI or not?

From the bottom of my heart,

I don’t want to.

You write in your resume that you’re adaptable.

Is that not true?

You said you were adaptable.

Yes?

You got the job.

What?

What job?

I just got rejected from this job interview.

It’s a dinner companion job.

Dinner companion?

When did I agree to that?

Well, you certainly have no right to say no.

It pays well.

How much?

It pays way more than a month’s worth of storyboarding.

I don’t want to be an escort.

How else are you gonna feed yourself?

It’s tonight.

The dress code is punk.

The client wants you to be in character.

I ordered some clothes on Hide for you and should be at your place right now.

Don’t let me down and get it done.

Umm.

Shit.

The quality is shit.

Hello, Mr. Don.

Wow.

Amazing.

This exceeds my expectations.

Sit down.

I’m Jira.

No, you’re not.

You’re not Jira right now.

I ordered this for you.

Do you like it?

I…

I can’t eat raw meat.

But you love this dish.

I’m sorry.

I really can’t eat it.

I’m sorry I didn’t tell you in advance.

Do you understand what I’m saying?

You must like this dish.

You can eat it.

Eat it.

Eat.

Hey.

Can you at least look happy?

The one I hired before this wasn’t half as picky as you are.

If you like him, why don’t you go and hire him again?

How can you say that?

I paid for you.

You do as I say.

But I told you I can’t eat it. Just tell me to do something else.

I’ll give you some advice.

If you can’t live up to the role, don’t take the job in the first place.

You’re incompetent.

I thought you said you were adaptable.

You said you were adaptable.

Is that not true?

You like punk, don’t you?

Get the hell away from my face!

If you don’t, I’ll freaking keep screaming!

-Go away! -Are you insane?

-Get out of my face! -You brat!

This is for you.

I don’t want to eat.

That guy ordered for you.

What the hell now?

What the hell do you want from me?!

Answer me!

It’s nothing.

I just want to take care of you.

You’re interesting.

That’s some bullshit!

It’s not.

Is this how you dress every day?

Do you always scream?

I was hired for it so I have to do it.

What the hell do you want?

Take a seat.

Is there someone who’s freaking normal around here?

Here.

Drink.

What’s your name?

Jira.

Are you a full-time escort or do you do something else, too?

Am I in a job interview?

Yes.

If I like your answers, you’ll get the job.

I can do everything.

Drawing.

Acting, photography, and styling.

You famous?

What do you mean by acting?

Well, musicals and commercials.

So what exactly do you want to do?

Listen up.

In this day and age, I’ll do whatever I’m told to do if I get paid.

If I want you to be someone in order to do something,

will you do it?

As long as the instruction’s not too shitty,

I’ll get it done.

Stare at me for 10 seconds.

How does that feel?

Well…

Kinda nervous.

That’s alright.

Practice will make perfect.

But that was good.

You’re alright.

What does that mean?

I don’t feel a thing for you.

What?

I don’t think this place is safe.

If you want to know more about this job offer,

come back to the hotel with me.

How much do you pay?

You sure that’s not an extra zero at the end?

I stand correct.

This has gotta be some bullshit.

I don’t even know if you have that money.

Just make up your mind.

I’m leaving.

Go ahead.

Well?

How is my palm?

Your palm says

you’re going to get a new job soon.

But…

It’s going to be hard-earned,

and likely to bring a lot of mishaps.

But you have nothing to worry about.

Everything will turn out just fine

as long as you trust your feelings.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

I’ll take it.

Can I just ask you this?

What is it that I have to do that we have to talk in a hotel?

What do you think you have to do?

Do you do this often?

What do you mean?

Bringing someone you like home.

I don’t often find someone I like.

Get in the car.

You booked the place in advance for this?

I live here.

What?

The rent must be astronomical.

Hey.

Don’t you have a maid?

I don’t like having people in my space

unless it is necessary.

Is it necessary to bring me here, then?

You’re good-looking,

but put your clothes back on and come sit over here.

You have really distinct eyebags.

Don’t you sleep?

I have insomnia.

With all this money and there’s something keeping you up?

Let’s not talk about me.

What did you study?

Visual Communication.

Do you have a lot of friends at work?

What’s your social media presence?

Hey.

Are you planning to murder me?

I texted my friend that I’m with you, though.

Don’t be ridiculous.

“When will I get to have a say in my own life?”

“Make my own decisions. Hate my own decisions.”

“Make my own mistakes.”

Who is this about?

Just forget it.

It’s just someone I worked for.

Who?

Which company?

I was working on the catalog of some company called Library.

I see.

Thames?

You know him?

Since you asked me all these questions,

let me ask you something, too.

What’s your name?

What do you do for a living?

What am I here for?

Hey.

Answer me at least one of the questions.

My name is Koh.

Alright?

You got the job.

Leave me your contact.

I’ll get in touch when I need you to work.

What about today?

You can go.

Your heart line is very prominent.

If you let your emotions lead the way,

it’d be good for you.

What exactly am I here to do?

I want you to be Mr. K.

Just look through his stuff.

There’s gotta be something that tells you who he is.

Do you need to take away my phone and bag?

We haven’t signed a contract.

I need to be careful, don’t I?

Our company is restructuring.

There’s no need for pretty words when you just want to fire people.

I didn’t expect an IT guy like you

to have a tattoo like that.

You like it?