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The wine-stained shirt.

I painted it.

I hope you like it.

What the hell’s on your shirt?

It’s fashion. It’s a wine-stained shirt.

Mr. Koh.

I’m afraid this is the best I could do to wash the wine stain.

I’m beginning to like this bar.

Do my friends come here often?

Jira, you mean?

He just started frequenting the place.

And Pheem?

Forget him.

But I never ignored his calls.

Maybe this is important.

Try it.

There’s a first time for everything.

Are you… alright?

Give me a minute.

I think this is too soon.

Yeah.

I understand.

Maybe we’re really going too fast, like you said.

I’ll go home.

I’ll let you rest.

Alright?

Pheem.

I’m sorry.

Pheem, I’m off.

Okay.

I’ll see you again.

See you.

What?

How come you took her home?

Don’t tell me you couldn’t get the job done.

Well, I got it done with this one, didn’t I?

Oh, you loser.

Just admit that you’re a loser, my dude.

Why don’t you just get out my face, jerk?

This bugs me, you know?

Alright.

I’ll take this seriously, too.

Think about it.

I stalk his social media every day.

I listen to the 2000’s music he likes.

I looked up art movements for hours just to be able to talk to him.

I recently saw his post on Miró,

so I went and looked up Miró’s art that I thought both he and I would like…

and got it tattooed!

Why isn’t it working?

I think you’re trying too hard.

Maybe that’s why it doesn’t feel natural—

Crap. Not natural, my ass.

The more obsessed I am with him,

the more interested I am about him.

You and I are overly logical.

Our job in tech just made us that way.

But he’s an artist.

He leads his life with his emotions,

and mind you, I was the one who told him he should do that.

But imagine that

someone who’s emotional and follows his whims

will always find a way to go.

It makes me think about myself.

Maybe I do have that chronic Stockholm syndrome or whatever you said,

but I feel like I’ll heal from that…

because of him.

Alright, man.

Do you think you can get past Koh, then?

KOH

Hello.

Why didn’t you pick up the phone last night?

I was busy with some family stuff.

At 10?

Give me the truth.

Okay, jerk.

The truth is…

I was hooking up with a girl.

That’s it.

Yeah?

Do I know her?

Like, you don’t need to know everything about me, man.

Well, what were you calling me about?

We got the agreement for our merger with Thames.

I need you to sign it.

I told the butler.

(He’ll let you into my place.)

You’re not home?

No.

Where you at?

You don’t need to know everything about me.

Bastard.

(Just sign the papers.)

(I’ll probably be home by the time you’re there.)

When you drew this,

did you enjoy it?

Yes.

But not as much as I did the last one.

When painting,

you need to connect with the model.

How did you connect with him?

What were you talking about when you drew him?

He wasn’t with me in the moment.

It just felt like we were flirting.

I was very happy…

So happy I didn’t want to work.

I guess he really likes you.

Maybe he’s not used to this?

Taking him to art galleries and admiring art?

You know you’re not inspired by such beautiful things.

Someone like you is inspired by something awful, a lowlife.

Someone bad and evil,

like Koh.

He’s exactly that.

I just can’t figure out what I need to do.

What to do…

Didn’t you say he likes smashing things?

Rage room?

Yeah, that.

Maybe you like that better, the ‘tough love,’

like Koh’s.

I don’t like him.

Stop bringing up his name.

I’d be spooked to see him again.

Whatever.

KOH

Hell is calling.

Take it.

Give me a minute.

I didn’t answer his call last night.

Okay. I’ll answer the phone.

But you need to be my alibi, since he’s definitely going to ask,

and say I was with you last night.

Hmm.

Explain yourself.

About what?

Why didn’t you answer your phone last night?

I stayed over at my friend’s place last night.

I didn’t want to be on the phone and bother her.

I’m still with her, actually.

You can ask her if you don’t believe me.

He’s right.

Jira was with me last night.

Hello?

Can you hear me?

He’s not saying anything.

Hey.

Do not hand your phone over to someone else when you’re talking to me.

I’ll deduct your salary.

Sorry.

I thought you wouldn’t believe me.

Why are you calling me?

We’ll see each other soon.

Come sooner.

I have a surprise for you.

What kind of surprise?

Ugh, damn it! I’ve had enough!

One bouquet of tulips, please.

What color?

Red.

How would you like them wrapped?

Whatever is fine.

It’ll help me decide if you let me know who is receiving it.

Let’s just say,

once he receives it, he’ll definitely fall in love with me.

Of course.

Hey.

You didn’t get enough sleep or something?

None of your business.

Who gave you that?

I bought it myself.

You did?

When are you ever into flowers?

I am now.

Here.

All signed.

MR. JIRA IS HERE.

My next appointment is here.

You have an appointment with Koh?

He called all of a sudden.

You?

I just wrapped things up with him.

I’m heading back to the office.

Good luck.

You too.

Pheem.

Yes?

Are we…

Are you okay about last night?

To be honest,

I was kinda disappointed.

But I’m more worried about

how you feel about me.

I still feel the same way about you.

But it’s because I’m serious about this

that I want to get to know you better.

Don’t we know each other well enough?

I’ve only seen your good side.

I want to see all of you.

And if you saw all of me and you don’t like it?

Hey.

Be confident.

You’re not an easy person to turn down.

You did.

I never turned you down.

I just want some time.

I don’t want us to have just some easy casual sex.

I wouldn't mind easy.

I want to draw you after work today.

Of course.

I’ll make some space for you at home.

Just drawing, though.

Nothing else.

Okay.

I get it.

I won’t insist.

I’ve learned my lesson.

See you, then.

Umm.

Trying to impress your employee?

Yes.

You don’t like it?

I do.

Still not my favorite.

You’re hard to impress, huh?

Hey.

How about this?

I have a game.

I’ll guess your favorite flower.

If I get it right, you have to work overtime.

If I get it wrong,

I’ll pay you double of what we agreed on.

What are you thinking?

What got you interested in this game?

So I can appreciate your art better.

Go ahead.

The tulips are still worth something,

so keep them.

What does that mean?

Long ago,

the price of tulips was so jacked up in Europe,

just like in Thailand at one point with monstera,

that they ended up being too overpriced.

In the end, they were worth nothing.

Of course, there’s nothing but money in your head, like a straight guy.

What do you actually want to say?

Nothing.

I’m just saying…

Don’t be like tulips.

Jacking up your price until it’s unrealistic.

When the bubble bursts,

you’ll be worth nothing.

What a nice advice,

but I don’t need it.

Might as well just insult me.

The clothes are in the bathroom.

Go get changed.

I’ll be there today.

Tell them I’m from Memento Couture.

Hey!

You’re attending a meeting

on the government grants for fashion soft power at THACCA.

That serious?

We’re attending it as the representative For Memento Couture.

You own Memento?

Yes.

It’s my nominee.

You don’t have to worry about that.

Your job is to do whatever it takes

to prevent Thames from receiving this grant.

Let’s go.

I’ll let you off here.

I’ll pick you up after work.

You’re just gonna leave me here?

Where are you going?

I’m going to take a guess.

What are you saying?

Just stay with me.

I’ll be talking to you.

Go.

It’s almost time.

Are you inside?

How is it?

I’m so scared I might pee my pants.

I see Thames.

He’s walking toward me.

Hello.

Hello, Mr. K.

I need your help today.

It’d be my pleasure.

For my Young Designer project,

(I think if Hive could share some experience in e-commerce with us,)

it would draw a lot of attention from the youth.

Of course.

(Don’t talk to him too much.)

Remember.

We’re not here to win him over like last time.

The thing is

I’ve learned that someone from a certain company will also attend the meeting.

I know for a fact that this company’s just restructured…

They overhealed their entire management team.

They’ll likely vote against me to make sure I don’t get this government grant.

What’s the name of this company?

Memento.

Hello.

The meeting room is now ready.

This way, please.

What kind of flowers would you like today?

Do you happen to know what the flower in this painting is?

It looks like either a narcissus,

or iris.

I can’t be sure.

I’d like both.

One bouquet of each.

Of course.

What does narcissus mean?

(The myth of narcissus tells a story of Narcissus,)

(a beautiful man who falls in love with his own beauty.)

(One day, he sees his reflection in the water,)

(and falls so deeply in love that he cannot take his gaze away.)

(In the end, he dies because of his own vanity,)

(and turns into the flower we know as narcissus today.)

What about iris?

(Iris, in Greek mythology,)

(means hope, rainbows, and communication.)

(In art, it is typically connected with an artist’s inner feelings.)

Memento Couture’s seat is over there, Mr. K.

Hello, all.

The main agenda today is the grant for the Young Designer program,

requested by Library.

You’ll be one of the committees.

You have one job:

Tell this story in a way that sounds as realistic as possible.

This program is called ‘Revitalizing Fashion.’

Letting young designers revive and design

is the heart of this project.

As a former young designer myself,

I believe that the fashion industry is in the hands of the young people of today.

What’s wrong?

Get in the car.

This is getting too much.

You can’t ask me to lie in front of the committees like that.

I won’t do it.

Whether or not it’s a lie or a truth depends on where you’re looking at it.

As long as you convince the majority of people, it’s all good.

Even I am not convinced.

How can I convince anyone else?

I do like the concept,

but Mr. Thames, I must ask,

this budget for a seminar in France…

Is it necessary?

The budget you’re requesting is, by no means, small.

When I was making a name for myself,

the chance to witness the world fashion with my own eyes

was one of the key events that helped me in my career.

It made me aware of the world stage.

I want young designers to experience it, too.

What do I need to do for you to be more confident?

Do I need to say some vile things,

a personal attack on your self-worth, like I did when we first met?

No need for such lowly behavior.

Just tell me if he really doesn’t want to support young designers.

I’ll understand.

Does anyone else in the committee have any more questions?

Turn on the mic

and repeat after me.

As a representative for Memento Couture,

everyone in this committee, no matter from what industry,

doesn’t deserve this grant.

…doesn’t deserve this grant.

(Because there is a conflict of interest.)

Because there is a conflict of interest.

(This is the first reason.)

This is the first reason.

(If that reason alone isn’t strong enough,)

(there are two more points I would like to add.)

If the first reason isn’t strong enough,

allow me to clarify with two more points.

-(According to the name of the project…) -According to the name of the project…

The objective for this grant is to aid young designers…

But from what Mr. Thames has said

-(...about his budget resolution plan,) -...about his budget resolution plan,

-(we can see that the money) -we can see that the money

-(is going to Library’s subsidiary.) -is going to Library’s subsidiary.

I completely disagree.

I very much disagree.

I believe…

I do believe…

We need to support a newcomer brand trying to venture into this industry.

Instead of helping out a brand that’s simply trying to reposition itself.

The whole industry knows Mr. Thames does not support young designers.

He has also claimed young designers’ work as his own.

(If you all…)

If you all…

…still want to support Library.

…still believe that Library deserves this grant,

(Memento Couture would like to step down from our role in the committee.)

Memento Couture would like to step down from our role in the committee.

(That is all.)

That’s all.

(Turn off the mic.)

(Don’t answer any more questions.)

Alright. Hop in.

I know you’re tensed up,

but you did the right thing.

You saved our nation’s budget from being exploited by someone for their own gain.

Yet you benefit from this.

And?

Are you still stressed out?

I have something to make you feel better.

Here.

Are you impressed now?

The narcissus are beautiful.

But it’s still not my favorite.

Hang on a minute.

This is iris.

Do you like it?

I won.

You have to work overtime.

Draw me today.

Can we do this some other time?

I’ll let you keep the overtime pay.

I have something to go to today.

What is it?

Is it important?

Tell me.

I’ll decide.

I have an appointment with a friend.

Who?

Ing.

That woman?

I’ll talk to her.

Call her.

No, no.

I’ll talk to her.

Yes, Mr. Koh?

Hello.

(Hello.)

What are you doing?

Cleaning up the place.

It’s damn tiring.

If you do it all at once, of course it will be tiring.

When will you be here?

I’m still busy with work.

I may need to take a rain check today.

Oh? Really?

Are you mad at me?

Of course not.

I got to clean up, after all, didn’t I?

I’ll hang up now.

I have to go.

Umm.

Hey.

Just let me know when you need me gone.

No need.

He’s not coming.

What?

No way.

He ditched you again?

It’s okay, bud.

I’ll be your drinking buddy.

I don’t feel like it.

Go.

Go back to your room.

Fine.

Hello.

Hey.

You busy?

It would be best if you try not to move anything in this room.

What got into you?

I knew you’d be stressed by that meeting,

so I thought this might inspire you.

Are you ready to draw now?

I can get into it.

Do you like it?

The flowers are beautiful,

but your room is still a mess.

I’m asking if you like it.

I do.

I do like the stark contrast.

How do you mean?

In art,

flowers are never just flowers.

Georgia O’Keeffe drew an iris to resemble a woman’s vagina.

Van Gogh drew it to feel better.

Well…

Can you draw me with the iris?

Maybe I’ll feel better, too.

I’m no Van Gogh.

I draw my own kind of iris.

Just be at ease.

Do whatever you want.

I’ll think about what to draw.

Are you gonna lay down for my drawing again?

It’s repetitive…

I can’t get in the mood.

What can I do to get you in the mood, then?

Come closer.

Did that help?

I got it.

I have an appointment with Koh.

A moment, please.

It’s beautiful.

What?

You among the flowers.

Show me.

I told you I don’t like showing the sketch.

Stop dawdling.

If I showed you,

I’d be executed.

Can you speak like a normal person?

It’s from One Thousand and One Nights.

Scheherazade knows not to finish a tale in one night.

She can’t risk losing the upper hand and get killed by the mad king.

I’m no king.

Can I see it?

Fine.

You won’t be able to tell what I’m drawing anyway.

You’re right. I can’t.

You…

You told me to come here.

What do you need me for?

Nothing.

I just think there’s way too much communication where I’m left in the dark.

You really don’t know

that I know about you two?

So you can stop bullshitting me.

He lied to you to be with me.

You lied to me to be with him.

Stop this right now.

If you can’t do it, you can both resign.

You’re so freaking boring.

All these threats…

You think I wouldn’t do it?

You won’t.

I know you well.

Maybe I’m not the same person.

Yeah?

As if someone like you would abandon your whole department

for something like this.

I quit.

Jira.

You don’t have to put up with a jerk like him.

Come with me.

Jira.

Don’t you forget

I’m the only person who sees any value in your art.

Jira.

Come to me.

I don’t like betrayal.

It’s fucked up!

This is your plan, isn’t it?

Yes.

Do you really think I’m into you?

I’m gonna hop in the shower.

Once I’m done,

you can keep drawing me.

Are you gonna keep drawing?

I can’t get in the mood.

Plum wine?

Maybe it will make you feel better.

Can I just go home?

I’ll give you a ride.

No.

I can go home by myself.

If you wish.

I think Pheem is furious with me.

He won’t pick up the phone even now.

This love is strong enough

to make you break through your psychological cage.

The bad news is…

Will you be able to accept it?

Accept what?

You’re attached to him.

If he doesn’t feel the same way,

your only option is pain.

Are you still mad at me for firing Pheem?

It’s not just about Pheem.

But it’s about how you always toy with people.

Can you give me a goodnight kiss?

Maybe it will help me sleep.

What an excuse.