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Murder?

His breath smelled like almonds, and his lips had turned blue.

They also found a note on the table, so they ruled it self-inflicted.

It’s giving me headache, but I have to do it.

How is that connected to our case?

Is there something going on between you and Loki?

One seat apart!

What could’ve happened?

It means a lot of people reported the account.

Just appeal and wait for 30 days.

You haven't violated anything.

You look like a dumb chihuahua with no talents and art of detection.

I’m here!

Finally! Loki! You’re here!

Are you okay?

Yeah, of course.

Let's go? Rehearsals are about to start.

You’ll actually see me on stage later.

Oh, my God! I’m so excited!

And here, you’ll see our TDR.

Oh, my God. Where are my orgmates?

- Oh, they’re already here. - Wait.

Are you ready?

♪ Shadows ♪

♪ in the dark are crawling. ♪

♪ Keeping watch and barring your way. ♪

♪ As if the line could not be crossed. ♪

♪ To every scream and every tremor. ♪

♪ These walls remain the only witness. ♪

♪ Every noise is etched in here. ♪

♪ Like fire and ammunition for your memory. ♪

♪ Heed the warnings. ♪

♪ The threats poised to strike. ♪

♪ For this world ♪

♪ is not what you imagined. ♪

♪ Heed the warnings. ♪

♪ Open up your eyes. ♪

♪ For this world ♪

♪ is not what you imagined. ♪

♪ Heed the warnings. ♪

Oh, my God! Jamie!

- Hi, guys! - Jamie is here!

So, guys, these are my friends who want to see our rehearsals.

This is Loki and that’s Lorelei.

They are here to observe.

Don’t worry, they won’t interrupt during rehearsals.

Oh, friends, huh?

You didn’t tell us you were acquainted with the Q.E.D. members.

Yeah.

So, what? Should we assume they’re here to investigate?

No.

I’m here to write an article for the Clarion about the plays,

so I just asked Loki to come with me.

I see.

Oh, sorry, I didn’t get to thank you and introduce myself in person, but…

I’m Stein Alberts, and I’m pleased to meet the two of you.

Stein Alberts. Third year, BS Math.

Actually, he’s really good.

They say he’s really smart,

so not many can relate to him.

Pleased to meet you too. You’re welcome.

You’re a member of the Repertory Club too?

Oh, yeah. If you need help, especially with numbers, I can help.

It’s the least I can do to repay you for saving me.

Come on, guys! Enough gossip!

Come on! Let’s rehearse!

Let’s go! Let’s go!

Exciting!

So…

what’s a math prodigy like Stein doing in the Repertory Club?

Yeah. I’m also wondering.

Anyway, observe their positions on stage.

Okay.

Okay, guys. This is what we’ve been waiting for. Okay?

Let’s rehearse.

Act One, we’re starting. Okay, go!

- Break a leg! - Break a leg, guys!

For it seems I am being watched by him.

His deep, sorrowful eyes unsettle me.

When he stares at me...

I get scared.

When he speaks to me...

he has a voice that tells me things that are truly strange...

that are beyond understanding,

truly peculiar.

Find a way to keep him from coming here.

It’s a pleasant breeze, isn’t it?

Once it catches a cold,

it clings on until summer comes.

Aren’t you worried you might get cold?

Everyone, listen up!

Number one reminder to all of you, don't turn to your backs.

The audience is here, they won’t see your facial expressions.

- Okay? - Einstein is not leaving his spot

- in front of stage. - Okay, let's start.

- Just Stein. - Everyone on the side, move a little...

But it looks like he’s fixing the blocking.

Could he be the floor director?

- You there, on the side... - In fairness,

he’s already good at math, and also at the arts.

- Talented. - Noted.

What’s the point of being talented if you're a creep?

Action!

Come on.

He’s just a suspect for now, right?

Whatever.

What about the other guy?

I don’t know what his role is,

- but he’s been peeking... - Wesley, line.

from the side of the stage.

- You see him? - Lines, please.

I don't know either.

- Maybe he’s in props? - Okay, let’s go through the script.

- Or wardrobe? - I’ve already given you your lines.

Maybe he’s the stage manager?

- You have the time to memorize. - I’m not sure.

I mean, they probably still have a tech team that’s not onstage yet.

Okay?

- We're clear. Okay. - Okay, here’s what we’ll do…

during their break, let’s split up and interview the members.

I'll take Stein.

Alright, from the top.

- Okay, got it. - Everyone, no extra movements, please.

Ibarra, you have to move...

Maria Clara.

So this is confirmed. That’s all.

The blocking’s good, I’ll just run it again with them.

- Yup. - Thank you.

Excuse me.

Hi, I’m Lorelei.

I’m from the Q.E.D. Club.

Can I interview you for the article I’m writing for the Clarion?

- You’re Jamie’s friend? - Yes.

Friend of Jamie. Okay.

Will this take long?

We still have a lot we haven’t rehearsed yet.

Sorry. This will be quick.

Anyway...

what’s your name and what’s your role in the play?

Wesley Nuñez, stage manager.

What’s a math major like yourself doing here?

Shouldn’t you be solving complex mathematical equations?

Not making plays.

I'm this play's director.

I’m the one who assigns the actors their blocking,

where to enter, stand, or exit the stage.

I see.

So you’re always in front of the stage,

watching the production from the audience’s point of view.

Right?

Are you interrogating me right now?

Or am I a suspect to you now?

I’m just asking questions.

You’re way too serious.

Can you tell me what a stage manager usually does?

Didn’t Jamie brief you?

Oh, come on. Okay.

As the stage manager,

I make sure everyone here is present.

Actors and crew.

Before rehearsals and before the play starts.

I’m also in charge of cueing the actors.

When it’s their turn, I send them into the scene.

Okay? I basically manage everything here.

Imagine if I weren’t here, this would all be chaos.

So, where are you usually positioned?

Well, I’m mostly at the side of the stage.

I watch the scene to see if I have notes for the actors.

If they can enter and exit the stage.

To answer your question, yes.

As director, it’s my job to ensure the audience gets a high-quality experience.

That’s why I’m sitting here in the front row.

And just because I’m good at math doesn’t mean I can’t be creative.

Right?

Sorry. What’s going on up in the balcony?

Oh, that’s Alvin. He’s the sound guy.

Okay. I see.

Are we good? I have to go.

Oh, yes! Yes!

I need to study our next scene.

Sure. Thank you for your time.

Okay. Alright. Thank you!

Okay, guys! Let’s focus on Act Two, alright?

Hey.

There.

There.

There.

Excuse me.

Is there anything I can help you with?

Hi, are you Alvin?

Yes, I’m Alvin. Alvin Mendoza.

Why? Do you need something from me?

We just wanted to ask if you’ve been here since last week.

In this exact same spot, I mean.

What he means is, what’s your assignment in the play?

Are you always stationed here?

Oh, yeah. I’m usually stationed here.

I’m assigned to the sound system.

Wait, who are you?

Hey, if someone stole something backstage, it wasn’t me!

I go straight here during rehearsals,

I don’t pass through there anymore.

I only go down when it’s company call.

Don’t worry, nothing was stolen.

Loki!

Thanks, Alvin. Sorry about him.

He's in a hurry. He’s got a deadline.

- I'll go ahead. - Take care.

Loki, wait!

Hey! You left so fast!

You didn’t even thank Alvin after we talked to him.

Where’s the other guy on our list?

Huh?

The last guy from our list.

Are you guys okay?

Are you new members of the club?

What’s your role in the play?

Do we look like idiots to you...

Oh, no! We’re Jamie’s friends.

- We’re here to observe the rehearsal. - Okay.

Raymond! Hurry up! We’re hungry!

Sorry, the line at the convenience store was so long.

Why don’t you go instead?

We’re starving here!

Do you always go out to buy snacks for other members?

Yeah, that's my duty as assistant production manager.

Eat first.

Thank you.

Welcome.

Okay.

Okay.

So now that we’ve met our four suspects, who do you think is our mystery guy?

What happened?

Leave us for now for a sacred confession.

But, Father...

Hurry.

How are you feeling, Maria Clara?

Are you feeling better now?

Maria Clara, it’s me, Father Salvi.

Maria Clara, listen to me. God will help you.

I’ll help you, okay?

You’ll get better from your illness.

Hey!

Who do you think it is?

Wesley Nuñez.

You’re indeed learning from me.

We have the same culprit in mind.

So, what do we do now?

That’s it! Good job, everyone!

Good job!

- Bye, guys! - Bye!

- Bye-bye! - Bye!

Take care. We’ll go ahead now.

Good luck! Bye!

I love you!

We have to go too.

We’ll just wait for you at the Q.E.D. club room.

Okay.

Okay, Loki. See you later!

Shocks.

Jamie! Are you okay?

Aren't you going home yet, Wes?

- I’m still fixing the props here on stage. - Why are you still here?

My head really hurts.

You look dizzy. Rest for a while.

Maybe I’m just sleep-deprived, that’s why I feel dizzy.

Lie down for a bit.

I won’t stay up late for now, so...

Jamie?

Jamie!

Is anyone there?

Help! Someone!

I have a confession.

I love you, Jamie.

Get your hands off her!

- Lorelei! Lorelei! - You bastard!

- Lorelei. - Pervert!

- Lorelei, enough. Lorelei. - Asshole!

- Lorelei. - Let go of me, Loki!

Lorelei! Stop!

Let go of me!

Lorelei, stop, stop, stop.

Wait. Why are you still here?

Nothing happened here.

Don’t try to deny it!

We got everything you planned to do on camera!

Your minds are so dirty!

I’m sure your video angle is wrong.

She fainted, okay?

I was just helping her!

I was gonna take her to the clinic.

But this girl, she shoved me, and you even beat me up!

Liar.

Really, Wes?

Jamie?

You're okay?

You're okay?

Are you okay? I thought...

You didn’t even notice I was acting?

Was my acting really that convincing, Wes?

Wait.

How...

Wait.

One of these boys is probably your mysterious chatmate.

Our plan now is for Lorelei and me to speak with the suspects.

We’ll find out what they usually do during rehearsals.

And once we have a strong suspicion of who it is,

we need to lure our prey out of his hiding hole

to get evidence.

Wait, Loki, are you really sure about your plan?

Isn’t that too dangerous for Jamie?

She’s with us, so don’t worry. It’s not like before.

No surprises are going to happen.

And Jamie is fully aware of this plan to avoid any misunderstanding.

Besides, this plan won’t push through if we don’t have Jamie’s full consent.

Are you okay with this?

That’s actually a cool idea.

If you think it’ll work, I’m fine with it as long as we catch him.

And I can defend myself if it comes to that.

I know basic self-defense. Yeah.

Okay, so now that we’ve met our four suspects,

who do you think is our mystery guy?

Wesley Nuñez.

We have the same culprit in mind.

Really? Who?

It's Wesley Nuñez.

Wes? How exactly is he involved?

In all the photos Jamie sent,

the subject's always turned away or from the side.

This means they were captured

while the perpetrator was either behind or beside the target.

- So, Stan can't do that. - Stein.

Stein, because he's always at the front.

If he really is Mister Y,

Wes would've sent her nothing but front shots of Jamie.

Alvin, the sound guy, can’t do that either.

Because his position is too far away to get a close shot of Jamie.

And he said he doesn’t go backstage,

which automatically eliminated him from the list.

The assistant production manager is out of the question too

since he's always gone to get food when rehearsals start.

On top of that,

he arranges the snacks he bought in the audience area instead of backstage.

The only one left on the list is Wesley.

Wesley is the most likely one sending you the photos in chat

because he’s in the right position and angle to take them.

Being the stage manager,

it wouldn’t look suspicious for Wesley to go to the left or right wing of the stage

and secretly take pictures of Jamie

while she’s acting in the center of the stage.

Now is the time to turn our plans into actions.

We’re going to need your help.

Okay! What do I do?

This is where your acting skills would come in.

We need you to lure him out so we can secure an evidence.

Oh, my God! Exciting! Game!

If you suddenly feel like you can’t handle it,

just let us know, okay?

We’re just right here.

Don’t worry, I can do it!

We have to wait for the right moment to get solid evidence.

And yet, viola!

You gave it to us.

With her testimony and video evidence,

you’re getting a one-way ticket to the Office of Student Affairs.

And we’re also here to stand as witnesses.

I hope you learned something from your actors.

You might need to pull a convincing act

to slither your way out of here, stage manager.

No.

That’s not true.

No!

Are you okay?

Yes. I’m very much okay. Thank you!

He’s either getting expelled,

or he’ll just drop out from the shame before that even happens.

Find a new stage manager now.

Thank you for allowing yourself to be a bait on this plan.

No problem! I know you won’t let me down.

And, actually, seeing you in action,

you impressed me even more, Loki.

Our club’s door is always open if you ever need our help.

Thank you for everything.

One of the biggest fears many women carry

is the fear of being powerless.

A fear rooted in a long history of inequality.

Like in Jose Rizal’s novel, Noli Me Tangere,

Maria Clara is powerless at the hands of those she believed were allies of God.

This illustrates that even in literature and history,

women in colonial Philippine society, were among the most vulnerable.

But today, women are finding ways

to claim their rights and resist that vulnerability.

Recently, we stopped another case from turning into a tragedy.

Our client, who asked to stay anonymous,

reached out to us because she wanted to find out

who was stalking her and secretly taking photos of her.

Stop it!

She was frightened and felt helpless.

But in the end, that fear made her stronger.

She turned her vulnerability into strength and helped us catch the culprit.

No!

I admire Jamie’s courage,

but I can’t read what's in her mind.

It feels like she’s hiding more.

What’s going on in your head, woman?

Shoot! Oh, shoot!

Come on, Lori.

Her story reminds us of something important.

Fear does not always make us weak.

Sometimes, women become stronger and braver

when another woman stands beside them.

Support like this can be the very force

that pushes women to rise and stay strong.

Come in!

Hi, guys! Missed me?

Jamie! Hi. What’s up?

Do you have a concern you want to raise?

Nothing. It’s just...

I want to join this club!

Wait, what?

I want to be part of this Q.E.D. Club.

You’re still accepting members, right?

Loki?

- Yay! - Once you’re done,

- send it to me for approval. - Okay.

Jamie Santiago...

Done. Okay.

I’ll tell Clark Repertory I can’t join the play for now

because I want to focus on Q.E.D Club.

I’m so happy! Thank you, Loki!

Bye, Lori!

You know, you’ve been acting weird ever since you met Jamie.

First, you keep spacing out,

and you just freeze in your seat like some kind of statue.

Second, you accepted her application to the club right away.

But with Rosetta's, you turned it down right away.

And now you can’t even look at her.

So tell me, is there something going on between you two?

If I had known that would be my last photo with Rhea...

I would have turned to the camera and forced a smile.

Huh? What are you talking about?

Jamie has a retentive memory.

Her acting skills are also commendable.

Bottomline, she has assets that may come in handy.

I hope you understand my decision.

Wait, where are you going?

Coffee.

Loki?

Loki! This is important.

Hi.

Why are you waking me up on a Saturday?

At 2 in the morning!

Loki, I...

I need your help.

We don’t accept requests on weekends.

You can tell me your problem on Monday.

Please? This is a personal request.

So please hear me out.

Okay. I’m listening.

But that doesn’t mean I’ll help you.

It still depends on your request.

Hi, Lori! How are you?

It’s been a while since we last talked.

Oh, right. I’ll go there tomorrow.

Are you free? Come on, let’s have coffee!

Okay. So why do you need my help?

You can’t handle a conversation with a dear friend on your own?

Because I can’t turn down his invitation!

He’s asking me out and...

if I agree to meet him and he finds out I’m single,

he might transfer to Clark U just to follow and court me.

So I thought, so I can reject him,

maybe I can tell him that I have a boyfriend.

Okay, then. Bring your boyfriend.

Wait...

That’s the thing.

I’ve never been in a relationship before.

And that’s the help I was going to ask from you.

Loki...

Loki, I want you to be my boyfriend.

Loki! I’m being serious!

I’m not kidding!

Are you trying to play a trick on me?

You're way too late for an April Fools' Day prank.

Don’t flatter yourself, Loki!

I just need you to pretend to be my boyfriend...

for today!

Just for one or two hours!

Please?

Wow.

You can actually dress well.

You look...

nice.

Like you, I’ve never been in a relationship before

so I don’t know how to be a believable boyfriend.

Really?

But, don’t worry.

I've done my research on how a proper date is done.

So as far as acting goes,

you can count on me.

Really?

I think I may be of assistance to you.

Shall we go?

After you.

Sorry.

After you.

You first.

Go ahead.

Go ahead. After you.

Wow!

My kids look so good!

So where’s your date?

- Oh, we’re not going on a date, Tita! - Just in a café at the mall.

The sun’s blazing, and you’re still talking in unison. Okay.

We’re really not going on a date, Tita.

We just have a school activity to attend.

Okay, okay, okay! If you say so.

Take care, okay? Loki, look after my niece, she might fall.

- Take care! - Alright.

Sorry.

Let’s see. What do couples do?

Put your arm around me.

- Like this? - Not like that! Not like that!

- Don’t couples usually hold hands? - What are you doing?

Forget it. You don’t know how.

Thank you!

Thanks a lot, I guess.

So, is this friend of yours dear to you?

Yes. He’s a childhood friend.

I see.

You seem well-dressed for a simple catch up.

Is there something going on between you and your friend?

Huh? Nothing!

And I’ve always dressed like this.

Actually, I just noticed, you look like you’re heading to a job interview.

- Huh? - Not on a date.

You’re only saying that now that we’re here?

I'll order some drinks.

- What do you want to order? - He's here!

- He's here! - Coffee's good.

Hi, Draco!

- Hi. How are you? Hi. - Hi! Hi, Draco!

- How are you? - Yeah, I’m fine.

- Hi. How are you? - How are you, guys?

I thought you weren’t coming.

Was it super traffic?

Yeah, totally!

- Anyway, let’s order. My treat! - Wow!

- Okay, I’ll have black tea. You? - Me too!

- Black, of course. - Okay.

That makes four of us then. Anything else?

Try their honey-glazed donuts.

- They’re so good, I promise! - Okay.

Sir, can we have four honey-glazed donuts and four black teas?

- Okay, ma'am. - Thank you.

You know what happened...

You’re talking to a lot of people, huh?

- We’ve been starving waiting for you. - You took so long.

My dad just picked me up.

So, your childhood friend is not here yet?

He's not here yet. Maybe he got stuck in traffic.

I mean, the guy at the next table said he got stuck in traffic.

Oh, okay.

So, eavesdropping is your thing now, huh?

Very funny, Loki.

You probably left the house late.

- Gosh! - Sorry.

- Oh, my God. - It's okay.

Did you get wet?

- It’s okay. It’s okay. - Let me handle it.

- No, it’s okay, sir. - Sorry.

- Let’s just transfer. - I’m so sorry!

- Sorry. - Sorry, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Guys, I’m just going to the CR.

- Okay. - Yeah, sure.

What happened?

- I feel bad for him. - I know!

Is there no creamer here?

Huh? What’s the creamer for?

You didn’t even order coffee.

Hey, you know he loves creamer.

Alright, I’ll go get the creamer.

Sir, ma'am. Here's your order.

- Thank you. - Okay, ma'am.

Do you think those three girls like that guy?

Huh?

What do you mean?

They all stare at him with dreamy eyes with the chance presents itself.

But the guy is completely clueless

about how his friends really feel about him.

You know, you’re kind of a Marites too.

Marites?

Who’s that?

So sorry to keep you waiting, Lori.

Al.

Hi.

It’s been a while since the last time I saw you.

Sorry I couldn’t reply to your messages.

I lost signal on my phone.

Sorry, you are?

Loki.

This is Loki, my classmate.

And...

my boyfriend.

Oh, hi!

Pleased to meet you.

I’m Alistair Ravena.

Lori's childhood bestfriend and ex-classmate.

Loki Mendez.

Pleased to make your acquaintance.

You’re lucky you won Lori’s heart.

Do you mind?

Are you really Lori’s boyfriend?

Yes, I am.

Do you have a problem with that?

I’m glad you found a good man, Lori.

- Let's have a seat? - Yeah.

What made you visit, by the way?

I’m free right now.

So I decided to visit you.

I hope I’m not interrupting your plans.

Wait. Did my father send you?

Don’t worry. I wanted to come here. No one told me to.

I came here to check on you.

Do you still keep in touch with our old classmates?

Not yet.

And, to be honest, Al...

I’m not ready to reconnect with them yet.

- I think I might need more time. - Of course.

I just got worried, you weren’t replying to my messages.

I was worried something might’ve happened,

or if you’re doing okay at your new school.

But I get it if you weren’t ready to talk to me yet.

Is it because of what happened to her in her previous school?

She hasn’t told me anything about it, so...

I’m quite curious.

It's not my story to tell.

I understand perfectly.

Let’s change the topic, okay?

We’re here to catch up, right?

Not reopen old wounds.

Yeah. Sorry.

I’ll just go to the counter. I can get you guys anything.

Donuts? Cheesecake?

- Donuts! - Cheesecake!

Okay.

He’s far from what I’ve expected.

I thought he was chasing after you?

Doesn’t seem like it.

Remind me again.

Why did you ask me to pretend to be your boyfriend?

- Because... - Draco? Draco?

- Draco! - What's happening?

- What happened? - What's happening?

Oh, no. What happened?

- Adriana, wait! Hold on! - Draco!

- Draco! - I don't know!

He was eating donuts and then he collapsed to the floor.

Draco, get up!

- Someone call an ambulance! - What's happening?

- Draco! Help! - Draco.

- Hold on! - Call an ambulance.

I hope you don’t mind if my colleague will also help me in this case.

Judging by the smell of almond from his mouth...

the victim is poisoned with Potassium Cyanide.

You three are the primary suspects.

Unfortunately, that might take some time.

I’m dying to know where they found the traces of poison.

That Loki, is a remarkable man.

Not everyone that age can solve a case like this.

Pawn to D5.

Knight to C3.

What are you guys doing? Why do you look so serious?