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I don't understand what the problem is.

We have a lot of customers.

Yes, but we've lost a lot to the other video store.

And we'll keep losing them.

Little by little, but it'll happen.

-So let's do something. -We're losing money.

Mr. Ramírez said he's going to transfer his hardware store to me.

You're trading the video store for a hardware store?

Look, I'm trying to do what's best for everyone.

I don't want the video store to close.

And you think I do?

Is this about Rafa and me?

What? No. Why would you say that?

-Rafa and I are seeing each-- -Look, Alejandro…

-I don't know what you want me to say. -Anything.

Or don't say anything, just act normal. I'm still the same person.

I would love to tell you that I understand,

but I don't understand, Alejandro.

And I don't want to say anything else because I don't want to make things worse.

Let's go.

NO ONE WILL MISS US

No way, Alex.

Are you okay?

Yes. Well, I don't know.

It's just a lot.

The video store, your dad.

I know it's just a place,

but it's like losing someone.

But it's not closed yet.

Yes, you still have a few days left. You should enjoy it.

We should enjoy the last days of school.

Yes, I guess.

We're all going to prom, right?

It's not going to be like Beverly Hills, 90210.

It's going to be really lame.

It might not be like the American TV shows,

but I already have a dress, and it's better than Brenda and Kelly's.

My sister got it for me.

I don't know if I feel like going.

Something tells me we'll end up going.

We've already done so many things that we never imagined.

What's one more?

Let's hope nothing else goes wrong between now and graduation.

I don't want any more bad news.

I thought maybe the parents would get over the outrage,

but they haven't.

Some are threatening to pull their children out of our school,

and now with the crisis,

we can't lose more students.

So there's nothing we can do?

I'm out, even though I've done nothing wrong?

Well, there is one option.

And the board agrees with me.

I have a vacancy in Human Resources.

Yoli is doing that work right now,

but the budget is big enough for someone else.

But I don't know anything about Human Resources.

Neither does Yoli.

All I want

is to continue with the projects that we had planned.

The film club, getting music lessons back.

That's going to be difficult now,

but in a couple of months once things calm down,

maybe we can talk about it again.

All I ask is that you keep a low profile.

-You're asking me to hide. -No.

I wouldn't put it that way,

but we all have to make sacrifices.

-What do you want me to say? -I don't know.

What are you up to this summer?

Who knows?

What does that mean?

That my parents are mad at me because I'm not going to study accounting.

And I haven't applied to any colleges.

Damn.

Maybe this will sound a little crazy,

but I don't want to reach my parents' age without having done what I love.

Which is?

Miss Ilse said we can play at the graduation party.

We won't get paid, but it's good practice.

We have to choose what song we're going to play.

Marifer's new song.

But it's not ready.

Of course it's ready.

But playing it in front of everyone? I don't know.

You're gonna have to get used to it,

or how are we going to do it when we're at my aunt's?

What about your aunt?

My aunt has a small shop,

and she's letting us play there this summer.

She won't be paying us much, but we can keep the tips.

-It's something. -All right.

There's only one problem.

It's in Veracruz,

but we'll be spending the summer at the beach. That's cool!

How are we supposed to get to Veracruz?

There are buses, Paty.

And where are we going to stay?

Don't worry, I'll take care of it.

But it's cool, right?

Marifer?

Yes, so cool.

Now we just have to name the band.

I gave you like 800 options, you didn't like any of them.

The Jukeboxes, Paty? Seriously?

What's wrong with that?

Mariana.

I understand if you hate me and don't want to talk to me anymore.

I wish things were different, but I can't change the past.

I'm really sorry.

Did you see the brochures I gave you?

Yes, sure.

They're good.

Diego?

Take it seriously.

There aren't that many universities with a degree in Physical Education.

If you want to apply this year, you have to do it quickly.

Dani,

I'm going to tell you something, and you won't like it.

I'm not graduating.

What?

Yes, I failed a few subjects and…

Diego?

You stopped selling me homework

and I didn't want to buy it from the new Tenoch.

You could have done it yourself.

I tried,

but I'm not good at it.

Why didn't you tell me?

You were so excited to have a college boyfriend.

-Now I'll have a high school boyfriend. -Dani…

I'll see you later.

My sister got me a part-time job.

And this week, I applied for another job

because I need money for books, clothes.

I can't dress the way I did in high school.

What will you study?

-You know. -But those who watch this won't.

-Will anyone watch this? -I don't know.

Economics at ITAM.

I got a 70% scholarship.

I don't know where we're going to get the other 30, but it's something.

I'm glad you have everything all planned out.

Well, almost everything.

I thought I'd be spending the summer with my college boyfriend.

He told you.

You knew?

He didn't tell you because he's afraid to fuck things up with you.

Well, I don't know,

sometimes I think Diego will never change.

But if you want to be with him, it's because you like him the way he is.

Here you go. Chemistry and Math.

Cool. Erick will pay for these.

He owes me.

Are you still fighting?

There are two people I will never forgive in my life.

Chabelo… and Erick.

Hi. Can you write my final literature paper?

-Aren't you guys from first year? -Yes.

You have to ask Ricardo.

I already did, but he says he has a lot of work

and can't handle everything.

-That's weird. -Yeah.

But we still can't help you.

What's going on?

Ricardo would never refuse work.

Well, you always said I was going to end up here.

It's not that bad. They're not firing you.

They want to hide me in an office.

I know it sounds awful, but don't give up.

You've always been a fighter.

It's not the first time this happens.

When people find out, something changes.

Maybe I have to get used to the fact that it's always going to be like this.

TEACHER: ILSE VARGAS SUBJECT: ENGLISH

We're not working with him anymore.

Ricardo is an asshole.

He'd call us in the middle of the night to see if we were done.

He'd wake up my mom.

And if I didn't answer, he'd call my grandma.

If he didn't like something, we had to do it again.

I rewrote an English paper 'cause he didn't like my conclusion.

When Joshua had his appendix removed, he brought homework to the hospital.

He didn't even bring him a balloon. Right, Joshua?

Damn.

And we're not his employees.

Let him do it all by himself.

Deep down, that's what he wants.

We were just getting in his way.

Nowadays, for any job, you need to have computer skills.

My experience is not enough.

Don't worry. Something will turn up.

I found a job.

Well, I didn't get it, Rebe did, one of the girls in the band.

What kind of job is it?

Her aunt has a shop, a coffee shop,

and she told us we could play there.

Where is it?

In Veracruz.

Marifer, no.

-I think… -We would spend the summer there playing.

And with what I earn, I could help…

-You're not going. -Dad.

First of all, we can't afford the trip.

We can stay with Rebe's aunt. And the bus isn't that expensive.

It doesn't matter. You're not going alone to who knows where.

-Veracruz. -You're going to stay here.

You're going to seriously think about what you want to study.

I already told you. Music.

It's that or nothing.

Marifer, I don't know what's wrong with you,

but you have to come to your senses.

I'm talking to you!

What is it?

I always thought that if I couldn't find something to study,

at least I could work here.

Now I can't even do that.

I've already started looking for work, but it's not going to be the same.

No, because we're not going to be together.

It would have been hard anyway.

I don't know if your dad would've liked us working together.

Hey.

Things will fall into place.

Hey.

I was wondering…

Do you want to come to my graduation party?

I would love to.

But for events like that, it's better to keep a low profile.

When I graduated, I went with Martín.

I didn't have a good time.

Some guys threatened us.

We left quickly, Martín almost got into a fight.

I'm sorry.

Besides, your dad will be there.

It's important that we take things slowly with him.

I don't want to make him even more uncomfortable.

Yes, I understand.

He's alone and can't handle everything.

I guess that means we won?

I feel like I should be happier, but I'm not.

It's because the new you has feelings.

I don't know if I recommend it.

Guys, everyone sit down, please.

-This isn't your class. -I know that. I know my schedule.

I never thought I'd say this in all my years teaching, but…

I need your help.

Well, Miss Ilse?

Have you decided what you are going to do?

-Someone's here to see you, sir. -Who is it, Yoli?

Your students.

I'm busy. They can come in when I'm done.

That won't be possible.

Why won't it be possible, Yoli?

Because they won't fit.

WE SUPPORT ILSE

We want our English teacher back!

Ilse!

ILSE IS STAYING

What's going on here?

We came to tell you that you can't fire Miss Ilse.

In fact, if you do, we're all leaving this school!

-Right? -Yes!

Please!

No one is firing her,

so, please, get back to your classrooms right now.

-Come on! -No, we won't do that.

We're not moving until we're assured that Ilse is remaining as vice-principal

-Right, guys? -Yes!

She's the only one who listens to us!

Yes, Miss Ilse taught me everything I know about English.

She cares about us.

There are teachers who don't even know our names.

Marcela is right.

Silence!

Let me fix this situation.

It's my job.

Ilse!

Ilse, help me, please. I don't know what to do.

It's your job.

Ilse!

I really appreciate this, guys, but it's not necessary.

It sucks they want to fire you for having a girlfriend.

Sometimes, when people find out, they react badly.

You get used to not saying anything, to hiding,

but that's no way to live your life.

I know something that can save you.

What I'm going to tell you may surprise you.

Since freshman year, we've had a business selling homework.

The principal knows, but hasn't said anything because he wants better grades.

If you go to the school board, maybe they'd fire him.

Or you can blackmail him. That worked for us.

Well, I already knew that.

I also know that Ricardo, the freshman, is doing exactly the same thing.

How did you know?

Remember last year's assignments?

Memo must have been very tired,

because he used the same paper several times.

Why didn't you say anything?

Well, even though I don't agree with what you did, at all,

I realized something.

What?

That high school is a very difficult place.

And that thanks to your business, you managed to survive.

Are you saying that crime is good?

No, of course it isn't.

But sometimes students need to find their own way.

And I think you are so much better now than when you first walked in.

You should still use the information.

No, I think I've decided it's best to leave.

No, don't say that.

I want to find a place where I can be myself.

I hope that all of you find your place too.

Well, I took the IBERO admissions exam.

And what happened?

I got in. Everyone gets in.

It's a good university.

I can't be picky now.

It's that or nothing.

I just hope others learn from my mistakes.

-What's up, man? -I'm working, Tenoch.

-I see that. -Weren't you at the protest?

Yes, but it was strange that you weren't. Everyone's out there.

I need to finish this.

-It can wait. -What are you doing?

Now that I'm leaving, I want you to take charge of the business.

That was always going to happen.

Don't ruin the moment.

Okay. Thank you?

Before I go, I want to tell you the secret to making it a success.

The best part of the business is not power, or money, or adrenaline.

The best thing is the friendships you make along the way.

It's okay to be a nerd,

but life is about more than just school.

Go out, fall in love, go to parties.

Don't be the new Tenoch.

You can be so much better.

Thank you.

Before I forget…

The Casio fx-73.

Good luck, Ricardo.

CLASS OF 95

-Good evening. -Mariana, my aunt and uncle.

-Hi, Mariana. -Nice to meet you.

-Hi, Mariana. -Nice to meet you.

-I'll catch up with you. -Excuse us.

-Hi. -Hi.

I wanted to apologize for what happened the other day.

The incident.

We were both sad.

When you're sad, you want to make out with someone.

It must be scientific.

Yes, but it was wrong.

I think it was good.

No, I mean, it was good for me too.

Those seconds are the best thing that's happened to me in weeks.

If it had happened at another time… I don't know.

Things happen when they have to happen.

-I should go. -Yes, me too.

Please, stop the music.

Silence. Thank you.

I'm sorry, students,

but the truth is, I've prepared a few heartfelt words to you.

This year has been difficult for our distinguished institution.

However, I want to announce that for the first time,

we have the highest grades of the district!

We beat Bright Hills!

So I want to thank

everyone who made this possible.

And now, maestro, if you please.

No, that's not the one I asked for!

No! Out of my way!

The only thing I'm not going to miss is the principal.

And the poles, the cafeteria's chorizo sandwich,

the lack of preparation of the teachers.

What's up, Jero?

Thanks to you, I finished high school and I'm going to college.

Where are you going?

I got into IBERO.

Well, see you there, Jero.

It'll be nice to know someone.

Are you feeling better about IBERO?

Yes. I mean, who knows?

There's more than one way to become president.

Dani, would you like to dance?

Benny, I don't like that you're acting weird.

Are you sad because we broke up or because of Erick?

Both, Pau,

but I saw the breakup coming.

-Really? Why? -Pau.

You're the most beautiful girl in the school.

You need someone on your level, like Luis Miguel

or, at the very least, Alejandro Fernández.

You weren't so bad.

That's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me.

Let's dance!

Dani, I know I failed you again,

but I hope you can give me another chance.

I won't forgive you that easily.

But you will forgive me?

Look, I love you the way you are,

but I also know that you can do better.

We can both be a better version of ourselves.

Starting today, we are going to do things right.

What do you mean?

You're going to work hard at school

so that next year you'll be the top student.

Can I be in the top ten?

Okay.

And if you ever lie to me again, we're done.

I promise.

And if I do something that you don't like, you need to tell me too.

Tenoch, I've decided we're going to dance.

Okay.

This doesn't mean anything. I'm already over you.

We can be friends.

In a million years.

I would like that.

Wait. Don't leave me alone.

You're not alone.

What are you doing here?

You invited me, didn't you?

You said no.

Your dad changed my mind.

Want to dance?

Yes, I want to dance.

We always seem to meet in bathrooms, have you noticed?

Yes.

You look beautiful.

You too. I love your dress.

Thank you.

You must hate me.

I don't hate you.

I know you think I do, but… no.

But I also don't think that we can ever be friends again.

I understand.

Ready?

I'm going to throw up.

Man, I forgot the song.

What's the worst that could happen?

If we screw up, no one will remember.

Well, yeah.

Shall we?

We don't have a name. What are we going to do?

-Miss Ilse. -Sir.

I didn't know you were coming.

I was invited by the girls in the band.

We'll just watch them play and then we'll leave.

I hope it's not a problem.

No, it's not a problem at all.

Welcome, both of you.

Thank you.

You know what?

I think deep down, you care a lot about the students,

more than the grades, the board and all that stuff.

And if you really wanted to, you could even change their lives.

Excuse me.

Miss Ilse, how nice to see you here.

Hi.

Good evening, everyone.

Thank you so much for coming.

As president of the Organizing Committee,

I have the honor and pleasure to introduce…

Pau, I'm sorry.

Hi.

Hey, I just wanted to tell Erick that I miss him so much.

And that… it doesn't matter if he wants to go to college,

we can still be friends.

Erick?

No?

Does anyone know if Erick is here?

-No? -Well, thank you.

Okay.

I'm here!

I'm here.

You don't know how much I missed you, man.

Me too, man.

It's Hugo Sánchez.

It's Hugo Sanchez!

-Where's Diego? Diego! -Diego!

Over here!

-Come here, Diego. -Yes.

-I missed you so much. -I missed you, guys.

Well…

I don't know what that was. Very nice.

But now, I have the honor to introduce to you…

I don't know your band name.

A… band!

Bravo!

Hello, good evening.

The song we are going to play is for a very special person.

Marifer, what's the name of the band?

And we are…

The Jukeboxes!

Something has been on my mind for a while

It's all I can think

It talks about the doubt and the wind

The "could have been" The "won't come back"

Where is the foolish innocence that says nothing will change?

The one that didn't know life

Its sad melody that will never be erased

All I can say is

I miss you!

I can no longer tell you that I miss you

I can only imagine What would have happened

If I had confessed This weird feeling to you

I saw you last night in a dream

I don't know if you were happy

I woke up in a deep pain

One I didn't know And I didn't learn to cry

To see you, I will have to hide

On the edge of eternity

I'll always look for your smile

In the faintest traces

But I know it's long gone

All I have to say

There's so much life left to live!

I miss you!

I can no longer tell you that I miss you

I can only imagine What would have happened

If I had confessed This weird feeling to you

I miss you!

I can no longer tell you that I miss you

I can only imagine What would have happened

If I had confessed This weird feeling to you

Let's take a picture! The tallest ones at the back.

I'll see you later.

Okay, Diego, stand in the back.

Yes, don't block anyone.

-Over here, Alex. -Here?

-I'm not blocking anyone? -No.

-Cool. -Everybody smile!

Is everyone in frame?

-Tenoch, do you want to… -No.

So, are we going to see each other this summer?

I'll be in Veracruz. After that, I don't know.

But we'll keep in touch, right?

Yes, of course.

We made the gum pact, and that's forever.

I have it. Want to see it?

That wasn't necessary, Dani.

I'm gonna keep it forever.

Let's make a toast.

To the future.

To graduating.

To Memo.

Wait.

-To Memo. -To Memo.

Hey, can I show you something?

Okay, here we go.

I was going through the footage,

and I realized something.

This is what I want to do.

I want to preserve moments so they don't get lost in time.

So I'm going to film school.

And it's not because Martín studies film.

It's like Marifer says,

it's my way of saying things I don't know how to put into words.

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WHAT DO I WANT TO BE IN THE FUTURE? HAPPY

Alex!

Stop!

What are you doing?

Stop.

Stop!

I'm telling Dad. Dad!

SONGS AGAINST THE DARK SIDE

YOUR SONG

The best of friends.

See you soon.

See you.

Bye.

NO ONE WILL MISS US

In memory of Aurora Hernández Ornelas

THANKS TO OUR FANS FOR HAVING GROWN WITH US