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You’re going to be Mr. K.

I quit.

You don’t get to.

I’m firing you.

We’re done here.

Bye.

If I have to go back, I’d rather eat shit.

Now I wonder what kind of job it is.

It’s basically scamming.

I had to trick people into making a deal with me.

It’s awful.

I didn’t expect an IT guy like you to have a tattoo like that.

You like it?

I…

I…

I’m sorry.

I couldn’t resist.

It’s alright.

Okay.

Should we get back inside?

I think I’m gonna go home.

Your shirt might not wash off if I leave it too long.

Did I… mess up already?

It’s really alright.

Will I get to see you again?

If you want to see me,

I’m only one call away.

Happy birthday.

How come you’re still here when your “partner” went home?

By this time of the night, you’re usually at their place.

Hold on.

You make me sound like an ass.

That’s kinda how you come across.

Would you say it’s weird of me

if I said I want his life to be even more fucked up,

just so he keeps coming back to me?

Not weird.

But that’s such an asshole thing to think.

This is the first time I see you down bad for someone.

I guess I am down bad.

I don’t know if it’s the timing or whatever,

but you know how I usually help people heal?

But with him, I just feel like…

He’s healing me.

You love him?

Love, my ass.

I just…

I just want him.

Thank you.

PLEASE RETURN TO KORAWIC KITIWELA

Mr. Koh.

Yes?

Mr. Jira sent the suit back.

He asked that we return his clothes.

The clothes are on the bathroom floor.

Send them to him.

Should I put him on the blacklist?

Not yet.

Here.

Why are you giving me this?

I don’t want to see it around my room.

It’s an eyesore.

I think…

This drawing is really good.

It’s even getting me hot.

How dramatic of you.

Did you draw this from a model or did you imagine it?

That’s your “gray market” business owner.

“Someone as lia-hoo as you can keep living in your rotten room.”

What does “lia-hoo” mean?

(Lia-hoo is a Lu language,)

(a language used amongst the LGBTQ+ community.)

(It means a jerk.)

Korawic Kitiwela.

These are your undies?

Yeah.

Weird.

Perverted, even.

Korawic…

Crap!

He owns Hive?

What?

This is the first I’ve heard of this.

Well, damn.

Now that’s a “gray market,” indeed.

Oh?

What are you doing here?

I’m here to talk to you.

Mr. Butler told me you’d be here.

Is this about your department?

Yes.

Let’s have a race.

If you win,

I’ll think about it.

“Korawic’s attorney made a clarification at the Department of Special Investigation.”

What the hell?

What?

You didn’t watch the news?

Where do you think these new money from startups get their money?

They’re all laundering money.

How does he look in person?

He looks like a jerk.

Who cares about that?

You should stick close to him since he’s filthy rich.

What’s got into you?

You’re contradicting yourself.

Look at this.

What about it?

When was the last time you drew anything as remotely authentic as this?

I think he could be our muse.

You get paid. You have a job.

Go back and beg him right now.

Tell him you’re willing to do anything.

I’m here to see Mr. Korawic.

Which room?

The penthouse suite.

We don’t have a guest in that room.

What?

How could that be?

I saw him just yesterday.

Can you please recheck?

Oh?

Mr. Butler.

Ask Mr. Butler if you don’t believe me.

I was here to see Mr. Koh yesterday, wasn’t I?

I checked and there was no one there—

Check again.

It’s alright.

Mr. Jira, please follow me here.

I won.

Don’t you bail on me.

Yeah.

I won’t.

I knew I was going to lose.

What?

What’s that?

You remember when we were kids?

No matter how many times we tried,

you never won in any of these races.

But since you’re so damn tall now,

you can probably reach the other side of the pool in two strokes.

If you knew you were gonna lose,

why did you ask me to compete with you?

I know I’m tough on you.

But I feel like we can’t talk like we used to.

I don’t know if it’s because of me,

or you,

but it’s just so freaking tragic.

It’s because of you, you jerk.

The suit you returned, I have given it to Mr. Koh.

Your message, however…

I decided to withhold it.

Sheltered, isn’t he?

To think my insult did not even reach him.

This is part of my duties.

But the reason I do this

is partly because I don’t want the two of you to have bad blood.

I have a feeling you’re special to him.

What?

You call this special?

I do.

Usually, anyone who’s been to Mr. Koh’s room would be blacklisted.

Not many people have made it otherwise.

Hello, Mr. Koh.

Mr. Jira is here to see you.

This way, please.

Hey.

Did you have to close the entire pool for this?

Who’s this?

Your friend?

Yes.

My friend.

You should go.

I need to talk to Mr. K.

I want to do this awful job.

There’s no “lia-hoo” awful job for you.

Then, I’d like to work with a “lia-hoo” person.

Unfortunately, I am an angel.

Hey.

Just tell me what you want.

Give me a reason why I should take you back.

You’re showing me my own nude.

Don’t you think this is messed up?

Listen.

It’s art.

Don’t take it the wrong way.

You literally drew me in nude. How else should I take it?

I follow my emotions.

Do you like it?

Let’s cut to the chase.

Do you want to come back to work

or for something else?

I’m asking you if you like this drawing.

Before this, my drawings never quite live up to my expectations,

and I’ve been feeling burnt out.

But ever since I met you, my drawings seem to feel better.

I want you to be my model.

Are you messing with me?

Listen to me.

Be my model, and I’ll be your Mr. K.

I don’t mind if you pay me less.

We can start tomorrow.

Why should I accept an unreasonable offer?

Ugh, you don’t need a reason for everything.

This is emotion-based.

You get something out of this deal as an employer,

and I get something as an employee.

What do you say?

Well, what do you say?

Fine.

I’ll give it a try.

On one condition,

whatever I order you to do, you will cause no drama,

no empathy,

no giving in.

And no arguing.

Understood?

Understood.

You’re still here.

I was waiting for you.

What a coincidence.

Who’d think we’d be working at the same company?

I know, right?

I had a feeling when we were both slamming our bosses.

What do you do for him?

I signed an NDA.

I can’t tell you.

I don’t want to get arrested.

I understand.

Why did you wait for me?

Well…

Are you mad at me?

You said you’d call but you didn’t.

I’m not.

I was busy with work.

I swear I really am not mad at you.

Okay.

So are we…

Are we close now?

Hmm.

Since we’re close, and now colleagues,

can I just talk casually?

Of course.

I’m gonna grab lunch.

You wanna come with?

My treat, of course.

We can talk about work.

Let’s not talk about work.

It’s time to let loose.

I didn’t know you like 2000’s music.

We grew up in the same decades, you know?

You don’t like it?

Sorry?

Don’t you like it?

Oh, I love it.

I feel it in my soul, in fact.

You sure you’re not just saying that to please me?

♪ Sometimes I can’t resist ♪

♪ Or I know better, but still do it ♪

♪ Sometimes I’m too hasty, but please understand ♪

♪ I do it all because of love ♪

♪ I know I’m the jealous type ♪

♪ But my whole heart belongs to you ♪

♪ I love only you ♪

♪ No one can change that ♪

Sing it!

♪ I do it all because of love ♪

♪ I know I’m the jealous type ♪

♪ But my whole heart belongs to you ♪

♪ I love only you ♪

♪ No one can change that ♪

Alright.

Here.

Thanks.

Pheem.

How long have you worked with Koh?

Nearly 20 years, I think.

If you count helping him with his homework in third grade.

Wow.

For real?

Our dynamic is quite strange.

It’s a love-hate friendship.

At school events, like maths-science contests,

academic competitions, spelling bee,

or sports events,

the whole school just knew he and I would be competing as the finalists.

That’s a smooth way of showing off.

But…

When we’re not competing, we’re fine.

I always went to his place, and his parents were always so nice to me.

I was like a son to them.

His parents sound wonderful.

How come they raised such a hellish person?

He isn’t always this dark cloud of a person.

He got like that in high school.

His parents went broke.

And he turned into this person.

Let’s say,

if you want to be successful in this business like Koh,

you have to be heartless.

I happen to be full of heart.

So I can’t do what he does.

That’s it.

Can I keep this drawing?

You want it?

Yes, I do.

How much would you sell it?

If you want it, I’ll give it to you.

I don’t want to just take it.

Pay me its worth, then.

Here.

Is this your first time?

What?

You’ve never sold your art before, have you?

What about it?

Wait.

Can you frame this for me?

Of course, sir.

This is your new dose of prescription.

Thank you.

JIRA

Yes?

Hey.

I can finally return you the money I borrowed.

Where did you get it?

I sold my art.

Which one?

That drawing of Koh.

(Who bought it?)

Koh did.

(Congratulations.)

(Things are only looking up from here.)

(Are you crying?)

Why are you crying, you silly?

Thank you so much

for helping me out.

(Take it easy.)

(You just sold a piece of art, not hailed as the national artist.)

I can stop doubting if I’m talentless.

See?

I told you.

You and he are destined to meet.

(Don’t do anything to lose his connection, then.)

Yeah.

I’ll try.

What are you doing here?

Did you hit your head?

We agreed I’d come by to sketch you.

Did you forget?

I did.

Stop messing around.

I’m not.

I’m really not alright today.

Are you okay?

Hey.

I needed that.

Are you sure you’re okay?

Should I call your butler?

No.

It’s just the side effects of the new sleeping pill.

Let’s just get it done.

Where should I stand? How should I pose?

No.

You don’t need to pose.

Just relax.

Do whatever you do when you’re at home.

Pretend I’m not here.

Poof.

Don’t stare.

Don’t mind me.

I’m just a fly on your wall.

Can you grab a towel for me?

Don’t forget I’m not even here.

Why?

Embarrassed?

Yeah.

No need to.

You said I was like air when we first met.

You don’t feel a thing, you said.

I didn’t know you then.

But now I do.

Do you always wear a bathrobe?

Oh?

Why don’t you just finish it?

You’re not relaxed.

I need to keep sketching.

If you just try to be at ease like that first day we met,

this will turn out okay.

So can you just relax?

Before you blame me,

blame your own ability.

How about this?

When you were a kid,

was there anything you did that made you feel comfortable?

Would you believe me if I told you?

I liked folding laundry.

Folding laundry?

Doesn’t sound like you.

But I’d like to see it.

Where should we do this?

Why are there only boring clothes?

With all your money,

you should buy yourself some taste.

It’s my money, you know.

Did your mom teach you?

The uncles and aunties did.

Uncles and aunties?

The uncles and aunties at my parents’ old factory.

I see.

It was an old clothing factory.

I was wondering how you knew how to take measurements.

So you have a delicate side, after all.

Why don’t you bring it out more often?

People will take advantage of me if I’m weak.

Isn’t that too much?

You can talk to me, you know?

I don’t want to.

Then this is it for today.

If you don’t open up, I can’t draw.

You said these clothes are boring.

You know what’s so good about it?

It’s machine-made, not handmade.

Ever since my family went bankrupt,

I never wore anything tailor-made again.

Because it makes me miss the people who made them.

And?

My parents are the type to…

What can I say?

They were too kind.

No matter the economy, whether or not their clothes sold,

they’d still keep all of their employees.

Our company could no longer support all of us,

and we had to sell it to some bigger companies.

Thames?

He was one of the vultures.

But it taught me to never trust someone too much.

People are unpredictable.

They make mistakes,

a lot of mistakes.

Betrayals happen daily.

So you’re taking revenge.

I wouldn’t do something so emotional.

It’s just all business.

It’s all logical.

When I was young,

I’d always sneak off from my mom to play in a pile of clothes.

It was so comfortable.

In the afternoon, it’d get hot,

and I’d grown tired.

With a fan on,

it was beyond comfy.

I’d fall asleep.

You look really relaxed lying in that pile of clothes

more than you ever do when you do anything logical.

Don’t be a know-it-all.

No matter where I sleep,

none has been as comfortable as when I was a kid.

Since I’ve become an adult,

I don’t think I’ve ever gotten a proper sleep again.

Why?

Work got to you?

Don’t waste time prying things out of me.

It’s your turn.

Why do you want to draw me?

Honestly?

I get horny when I draw you.

You’re the first person who bought my art.

What did you see in it?

Hey.

You’re the first person who bought my art.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

And he said he couldn’t sleep.

He seems to sleep just fine to me.

Hey.

I’m done with the drawing.

I’m going home, then.

Hello?

I’m off work early.

Can I come see you?

Of course.

Can you meet me at my office?

(Hmm.)

(Send me your location.)

Okay. See you.

Look at that.

A frown turned upside down.

Well, your face looks like a whole frown.

What happened?

Who’s coming?

None of your business.

Yo.

I have something for you.

Here.

I saved some music on this flashdrive for you

when I knew you like 2000’s music.

You can listen to it while you’re working.

Crap.

Really?

I selected only the ones I knew you’d like.

You’re too cute.

Why a flashdrive, though?

Well…

It’s very 2000’s-coded.

You’re thoughtful, you know that?

Only with people I care about.

Well…

Wanna come to my place tonight?

Why… all of a sudden?

You made me a playlist.

We should listen to it together.

Do you…

have a cat at home?

No cats.

But I do have a stereo.

It's amazing.

You up for some special music sesh?

Your stereo is as amazing as you claimed.

You want to try it?

Come sit here.

You know why I like the song Jealous?

Why? Is it because it’s famous?

No.

Because I’m the jealous type.

I love the baseline.

Can we turn the volume up?

Not too loud.

We don’t want the neighbor knocking, do we?

Who was that?

Koh.

Won’t you take it?

It’s off-hours.

You’re the real deal, huh.

I can’t do that.

I always take his calls.

Look at me.

Do I look like I’m scared of him?

Why are you looking at me like that?

But you told me to look.

You have flirty eyes.

Do you do this with everyone?

If I told you

that you’re the only one I do this with,

would you believe me?

KOH

I think you need to take it.

Could be important.

Hello?

Where are you?

I’m with my friend.

Come see me right now.

Hey.

You need to respect my boundaries.

(You’re working me too much!)

I’ll pay you more if you want.

(But you need to come to me right now.)

Otherwise, our deal is off.

Well?

(Are you coming or not?)

Fine.

Damn it!

What is this about?

What do you want me for?

Follow me.

You’re sleeping with me tonight.

Get in bed.

So you want me to sleep with you?

Can you do it?

I think you’re like this because of Koh.

You like him.

I don’t like him.

How could I like someone so awful?

Oh, please. That’s your type.

His red flags get you excited, don’t they?

I want to see him again.

I don’t ever feel like that with anyone.

This is the first time you’re ghosted on, isn’t it?

I just want to know how you feel about me.

Are you hitting on me?