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I just thought you deserved to know.

Crystal, please.

Please.

Please.

I'm sorry.

No!

- Please. - No!

Come here, please.

I'm sorry.

Why are you all leaving me?

Why do the people I love leave me?

Okay! Now group yourselves into three!

Three!

Bye! Better luck next time!

Now group yourselves into--

-Hey! -Seph!

Seph!

I'm sorry but my feet hurt.

Seph!

Ma'am Tina, excuse me. I'll just get water.

Me too.

No, stay here. I'll bring you some.

Wow! Voluntary exit.

Well, it's not important who left.

What's important is who stayed.

I guess we're down to our championship round.

All right! Let's do this!

Group yourselves into two! Go!

# There are two of you In my life #

# And now the time has come For me to choose #

# I can only choose one of you #

# You know I'm always here For you #

# Always here for you #

# Oh, I love you so much #

# But your heart's in a hutch #

# And he's always here #

# Offering love that won't Disappear #

# And now I don't know What to do #

# Who should I choose Between the two? #

# You who is my dream Come true? #

# Or the one who always Comes through? #

# Oh, which one should I listen to? #

# My restless mind Or yearning heart? #

# And now I don't know What to do #

What's bothering you?

I was just thinking if

getting back with Crystal was the right decision.

You're both happy, right?

I mean, I guess so.

It's just like I know

that I could feel happier.

Does that make sense?

I get it. Girl problems.

Difficult, right?

Right.

It's not just a girl.

It's Mico.

During quarantine, we had a thing.

Woah! Really?

So, are we still okay or are we awkward now?

Bro, I have two moms, remember?

And we're friends, come on!

It's just that

I thought I had everything sorted out.

But Arvin, I'm so confused.

I mean,

I fell in love with a guy.

A guy!

Can you believe it?

Can I believe that you fell in love with a guy?

Love is love.

That's the only thing you need to believe in.

I wish things were that simple.

But how?

I don't want to hurt Crystal.

And of course, there's my parents.

I don't want to cause trouble.

Either way, somebody's going to get hurt.

Xavier, you need to decide. Not just for them,

but for you too.

What are we doing here?

Uhmm...

Seph,

I want you to draw me like one of your French girls.

You're crazy.

I know you can't be mad at me for too long.

I'm really sorry, Seph.

I'm sorry too.

You don't have to apologize.

It's my fault.

Honestly, I don't know why

I can't introduce you to my sister.

Maybe I got scared of her expectations of me?

And also the standards of an ideal man that I set for myself.

But you don't meet those standards.

Because you exceed them.

Did that give you butterflies?

Not really. Just hold your pose.

Whatever!

Come on! Focus on your drawing!

You need to get in the Multimedia Arts program, okay?

I know you can do this.

-Kooks. -Hmm?

Thank you for doing this.

It's no big deal.

Hey, it's a big deal for me.

Thank you for the effort.

Just treat me food and consider yourself paid.

Treat? Okay, I have a surprise for you.

Close your eyes.

Okay.

No peeking. Hold on.

Okay, open your eyes.

OMG! You're amazing!

This is my favorite! You really know how to make me happy.

Of course. That's why I always keep some in my bag.

I want that flavor too.

Don't eat everything in one go.

It's so good I can eat this all day.

Just the right amount of sweetness.

Like us?

Like us.

Yummy!

Hello, everyone!

Hi!

Class, this is one of the highlights of our writing camp.

Because today we will be graced with the presence of

Alexander Markova!

And for the first time in Philippine history,

he will reveal his real identity.

Ah-whoa!

Everyone, I want you to help me in welcoming

Simon dela Cruz.

A round of applause!

So handsome!

- So good to see you. - So good to see you too.

All right. Okay.

Hey, guys!

It was just like yesterday,

I was sitting right where you guys are today.

Six years ago, I was a freshman taking up biology.

I didn't expect that I could

reach both my dreams of being a future doctor and writer.

But here we are.

Thank you, Simon!

We're excited for our next sessions with you!

Mico, careful!

Sir dela Cruz.

I'm Mico.

Call me Simon.

Ooh.

First name basis.

I really like your book, sir.

Drop the "sir".

Sorry, sir-- I mean, sorry.

I really liked your book.

Look, my copy is full of annotations.

Can I get your autograph?

I hope I can write like that in the future.

You are so inspiring.

Thanks!

I remember reading 'Ladlad' by Danton Remoto

and thinking to myself that

I also want to write for our community.

And I think it's really important to

get the untold stories of the LGBT community out there.

In literature, media...

Your ideas about secrets, lies, masks,

and other things to reveal one's truth are amazing.

Really so amazing!

Bro, let's go!

Let's get lunch!

Wait, Kookai!

-I'm buried in sand here. -Oh, sorry!

Hi, Crystal!

Son of a--!

Try to look at the white sand so your problems disappear.

Are you okay?

You look sad.

Random question.

How would you know

if it's time to let go?

I don't know.

But it says a lot about how you feel.

The fact that you're asking me when it's time to let go

rather than why you should still hold on.

I think all of us,

we deserve a kind of love free from uncertainty.

Because in that moment, we are secure.

I think I'm just scared to let go.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

Just listen to your heart and do what it tells you to do.

Sometimes, letting go takes more courage than hanging on.

Thank you.

No problem.

Xavier?

I'll let you go.

Crystal.

These past few months have been weird.

I thought we were happy.

But I was wrong.

In fact, we were only hurting each other more.

At least we loved each other, right?

I still do.

But not like before.

And I know that you will never break up with me.

Because you're a good person.

You won't do that to me so...

I'm breaking up with you.

Again.

But this time,

I'm sure.

I can no longer keep you from your truth.

I don't want to stay,

knowing I'm keeping you from the person you really love.

I'm sorry, Crystal.

Please.

Stop apologizing.

It's time for you to listen to your heart.

I'll be fine.

Hey! Wait!

Excuse me.

Sorry.

-Mico. -Xavier.

Can I talk to you in private?

Sure. After lunch maybe?

Mico, it really can't wait.

Mico, my man!

Let's have lunch together?

I'd like to get some of your thoughts on my new book.

Sure, game!

Game? Okay.

How about me?

Aren't you going to invite me?

Uhm...

I'm kidding!

I'm just kidding!

Kidding.

Alright.

-Mico, let's go? -Wait.

Can you get that for me?

Okay, class. So today, we have an activity that can help you

build your characters or the voice of your writing.

Everybody, stand up!

Okay!

So, let's look into ourselves because

there might be some truths about you that you're unaware of.

So we're going to write a word that best describes a person.

And we're going to stick it on that person's back.

Mico, Xavier is wearing your couple shirt!

So, ready your post-its and let's begin!

Can I join?

-Yes! -Go! Join!

Mico! Can you read the words on my back?

Oh!

Why?

What's this?

OMG, Mico!

Who wrote 'MINE' on you? It's in red ink.

I wish everyone has a blooming love life.

Who's using a red pen?

# I pray to the heavens You'd accept what I can offer #

# I just want to thank you For lighting up my life #

# I lived my days sappy But now you make me happy #

# Oh, accept the roses And chocolates #

Wrong lyrics!

# Your life will brighten up When I give you my heart #

I didn't know you could sing!

# Every waking day will be full of bliss #

# I will do everything for you, For you my only one #

# As long as you're here #

My ears hurt. His singing is bad.

# Because of you, I get more courage #

# Because of you I'm never discouraged #

# I offer you my love That will never ever cease #

# I will do everything for you, For you my only one #

# As long as you're here, I am happy forever #

Cheers!

Okay! Next song.

Xavier!

# If only the world belonged to me #

# I'll give you everything you ask of me #

# Every day I'll make the sun Shine for you #

# Every night I'll make the Moon shine so bright #

# Only for you #

# Only for you #

# I will catch all the stars #

# Just so my wish could come true #

# Oh I wish you were mine #

# Your heart and your soul #

# If only If only #

# If only the world belonged to me #

# Everything I'd do #

# I'd offer it to you #

# I will catch all the stars #

# Just so my wish could come true #

# Oh I wish you were mine #

# Your heart and your soul #

# If only If only #

# If only the world belonged to me #

# Everything I'd do #

# Everything I'd do #

# Everything I'd do #

# I'd offer it to you #

You're my idol, Xavier!

You're really a singer, huh?

Isn't it awkward for Crystal--

We broke up.

Crystal and I broke up.

What's this?

You came here just to give me this?

Why?

I don't need it anymore, Xavier.

Mico...

Please don't do this to us.

Didn't I tell you I just need more time to sort things out?

Please, Mico. Things just got more complicated.

Until when, Xavier?

Please just give me more time and I'll fix this.

Until when?

Until when, Xavier?

For once, please decide.

Decide.

That's so unfair, Mico.

Unfair?

And what you're doing to me now is fair?

That you expect me to just wait for you?

You promised me, Xavier.

You promised.

I held on to that promise.