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Wake up!

Do you want to be late on your first day of school?

Hey, Chad! Wait for me!

The girl who’s hiding behind her bag.

My nickname is Som-O.

I’m Chadjen.

But that isn’t Khao.

That’s Chadjen.

Someone ran me over and I dropped my glasses.

Someone picked them up for me.

When I put my glasses back on, she was already gone.

You.

The school forbids students to write letters of this nature

That letter was supposed to go to Chadjen, wasn’t it?

I said I’d visit after a year, right?

Did you forget that?

A television drama adaptation from the original Chinese novel A Love So Beautiful written by Zhao Qianqian

Faster.

Okay.

Faster, faster.

If your record is not good, you won’t get to have lunch.

Hurry up. We are late.

Why did Coach tell us to come here today?

I don’t know but the pool is big.

You are late.

Line up.

You are late.

The three of you do ten push-ups.

- Do it. - Coach…

Now!

I’ll make you do another ten push-ups if you’re slow.

See? I told you to hurry.

Six.

Seven.

- Eight. - Go lower.

Nine.

Ten.

I’m done.

Don’t be late next time.

A new member will join our team today.

I heard that he won the student championship last year.

He just moved to our school.

He’s late on his first day.

I planned to have you guys compete with him.

I guess he’s too scared.

I’m sorry.

You are late on your first day.

I’m sorry.

I was assigned to raise the national flag.

Next time, don’t join the flag-raising ceremony.

Athletes only focus on practices. Do you hear me?

Yes.

Go practice.

Go.

Run around the pool. The clock is ticking.

You have 20 minutes.

Go.

Come on. Let’s go.

Why are you here?

I was at the flag-raising ceremony. What do you want me to do?

If you don’t finish it in 20 minutes, you’ll need to do it again.

Go. Ten laps.

The slow ones try to catch up.

20 seconds has passed.

So you won the student championship last year?

Yes.

Coach Yut is tough and has no mercy.

You made a mistake joining this team, Chad.

Let’s have a competition.

100-metre freestyle.

The loser will clean the locker room for one day.

Go.

Stay focus. Don’t get distracted.

Wait for my signal.

Ready?

You two are tied.

You are pretty good.

Next time, I won’t let it end in a tie.

Tao.

Even though it’s a tie, you need to clean the locker room.

Why, Coach?

You don’t know why?

You have no other choice but to win.

A tie is a loss.

Remember that.

Go.

Take your seat.

Hello, everyone.

I have an announcement to make about our school’s annual event.

Excuse me.

Chadjen, I heard that you joined the swimming team.

Does it mean I will have two students be late regularly?

Teacher, we are practicing hard.

We’re late for only a few minutes.

This is the second period.

Go take your seat.

Hurry up.

What’s up, geek?

I feel so sleepy.

What?

Are you really joining the swimming team?

Do you miss the pool?

Back to the announcement.

This Friday, our school will hold the Father’s Day event like the previous years.

I want you to invite your father to join the event.

I’m off the hook. My dad is living overseas.

I want to cry.

I moved to a new school but I couldn’t run away from the event.

My dad often boasts about how talented I am to other people.

New, he does that because he loves you.

He also likes to flaunt his wealth.

I don’t like it.

It’s because your family is wealthy.

I’m worse than you.

I see my dad at home and the pool.

Now, I have to see him at this event.

Som-O, are you going to invite your dad to the event?

I have to even if I don’t want to.

He loves the Father’s Day event.

He asks to attend it every year.

Chad, what about you?

Remember this.

If you want or don’t want to do something,

you need to be honest with them, regardless of who they are.

Do you get it?

Yes.

Chad.

You spaced out?

Are you going to invite your dad?

No.

Stop chatting.

Kulasatri, please hand the assignment back to your classmates.

Sure.

Please check your score.

Gewalin.

You got one point.

Please come to see me during the lunch break to redo the assignment

Chadjen.

You got the highest score.

Please come to help Gewalin with the assignment.

- Chadjen not only gets good grades but also participates in school activities. - Oh, Aunt Aun.

Hello, Aunt Aun.

Didn’t you say you would see me at home?

Surprise!

I came to talk to your teacher.

I also want to see how you are doing at school.

Chadjen, are you taller than the last time we met?

Som.

We didn’t see each other for only a short while. Now, you are all grown up.

Not really.

You become much prettier.

I left the souvenir for you with your parents.

I hope you like it.

Thank you, Aunt Aun.

Chad, Som-O, can you go wait outside?

Let’s go home together.

I need to talk to your teacher.

Sure.

Excuse me, Teacher.

I have to ask you to take care of Chad for 1-2 years.

He can take care of himself.

He asked me to let him stay though I want to take him with me.

Don’t worry. My home is always open for him.

We’ve known each other for years since he was born.

I can raise him like he’s my second child.

If he misbehaves, you can lecture. Don’t worry about how I would feel.

Misbehave? He’s such a good boy.

Chadjen, if you need help, you can always come to me.

Don’t be shy.

If you need help, you can always run to my home.

I’ll help take care of your house.

Thank you so much.

I got to go.

I have to go now, Som.

Goodbye, Aunt Aun.

I’ll call you when I arrive in Paris.

Yes.

Be a good boy.

Take care of Mom.

Take care.

Chadjen.

Chad.

Chadjen.

Chad.

Are you okay?

Is your mom back for good?

I don’t think so.

What is she doing at school?

Sorry, Som-O.

I heard Chadjen’s mom came to school.

Yes.

She was living in France for a year.

She just came back and wanted to meet his teacher.

She will go back soon.

Paris?

Isn’t it awkward between them? They hadn’t seen each other for a long time.

My dad is also working overseas.

I only get to see him every 4-5 years.

When he came back, I felt that we grew distant.

Will she move back to Thailand permanently?

Is he living with his dad?

The thing is Chad’s mom…

Do you see Chadjen?

I think he went home with his mom.

His mom came to meet our teacher.

Why?

I don’t know.

Coach just told me that he and I are going to join a competition this Saturday.

Why don’t you come to cheer us?

Can I go?

Of course. Why not?

You all can come.

I’ve known Chad since we were born.

I’ve never gone to watch his game.

He said that no visitors were allowed.

He lied to you.

Of course, you can come.

Come to cheer both Chad and me.

Yes, I’ll go.

Can Khao and I go too?

Sure, but you need to cheer for only me, not Chad.

I will definitely go.

I want to see how good this braggart is at swimming.

Sure.

If you see how fast I can pull my strokes…

and reach the wall,

You will be surprised.

Is that so?

Yes.

I got to go.

I have to clean the locker room.

My coach punished me for losing to Chad.

Bye.

See? I told you.

Did you hear it? He said he lost to Chad.

Yes, I heard it.

Som, who do you think will win?

I think Chadjen will win.

Right?

I won’t be home much while I’m staying here.

I’ll have business meetings.

I’m looking for an opportunity to start a business importing and exporting goods from Paris.

Yes.

Why did you go see my teacher today?

I just had a general talk with her.

I asked her how you are doing at school and if you made any new friends.

From the look on your face, you don’t believe me, do you?

Any moms want to know how their kids are doing.

Yes.

Today is the Father’s Day.

Thank you to all the parents who attended our school’s event.

Students, please place the garland on your parents’ hands.

Then pay respect to your parent.

This is a memorable moment.

The first batch of students, please return to your seat.

What a beautiful picture.

Fathers, please sit down.

Students, please give the garland to your father.

Here is the garland, Dad.

Thank you.

I wish you happiness.

Good.

This is my son, New.

He’s very talented.

The other day, he wrote a 10-page short story.

He got the talent from me. I’m a writer.

If I support him, he can win the S.E.A. Write Award.

But I think he should pursue another career that can make more money.

So he will be rich.

That’s great.

My daughter, Som, can be hit-or-miss.

Really?

New is not much different from me, Dad.

Now, I’m going to tell you my story.

I wrote ‘Bamboo Forest.’

It’s published 29 times.

More than 1 million copies are sold, excluding the e-book version.

It’s very popular.

It’s a best-selling book.

That’s his only best-selling book.

Som.

Look there.

That’s Tao.

He looks dejected.

He only lost one match but he’s treated like he’s never done anything right.

Actually, it was a tie.

For a home team, a tie means a loss.

That’s so cool. Her mom came instead of her dad.

That’s right.

Let’s help out.

They are working well together.

They are young and strong.

Som.

Give it to me.

Are you sure you can carry it?

Sure.

Excuse me. I have something to ask.

Does your kid have any distractions?

Are you talking about dating?

Yes.

I don’t think New has a girlfriend.

We are close.

If he has a girlfriend, he will tell me.

Khao doesn’t say anything about it.

I think they may not be interested in dating yet.

Tao wouldn’t dare to date anyone.

I warned him.

If he has a girlfriend, he will be kicked out of the team.

He’s very firm on that.

Preecha, no offense.

You have a daughter. You need to be watchful.

Especially when she is in this age, you need to keep a close eye on her.

Don't close the barn door after the horse runs away.

Right.

There’s nothing to worry about Som-O.

Chadjen helps me take care of her.

I don’t think there will be any problems.

Why do you trust Chadjen?

Chad is like my son.

They grew up together.

I practically raised them together.

They are closer than siblings.

There’s nothing to worry about.

Look at them.

The Father’s Day event was good.

I got to meet other parents.

Som-O, why do you always give me such short notice about it?

You don’t want me to know about the event, do you?

Dad.

You always embarrass me.

You often say weird stuff to my teacher.

Ms. Oh.

Can I talk to you?

Yes.

Now, Som-O is in high school.

I want you to keep a close eye on her.

If she lays eyes on any boy, please inform me immediately.

I want to nid it in the bud.

Sure.

Teach I agree with you.

I’ll inform you immediately.

We need to keep a close eye on kids these days.

I guarantee that our school neither has a policy nor encourages dating among our students.

Am I right, Ms. Oh?

Yes.

I’m glad to hear that.

Teach Alright.

I’ll keep a close eye on every student.

If they break the rules, I’ll take action.

I’ll take action immediately.

Good.

Dad, did you say anything strange to my teacher?

No, why would I talk to her?

Chadjen.

Where are you holding your father’s memorial service?

I’ll attend it.

It takes place at See Suk Temple this Saturday.

This Saturday?

Don’t you have a swimming competition?

Everyone is going to watch you and Tao this Saturday.

I have to attend my dad’s memorial service.

Wait.

Who is Tao?

Stop being dramatic. He’s my friend.

Chad can confirm it.

He’s just a friend.

That’s alright.

See Suk Temple?

It’s not far. It’s not hard to go there.

This Saturday? Don’t you have a doctor's appointment?

A doctor’s appointment?

Can you check the schedule on your phone?

There’s no schedule here.

Did you take a photo of the appointment form?

It’s okay. We can check it later.

She and I will attend the service.

We may be a bit late.

If you have an appointment, it’s okay.

I don’t want to bother you.

It’s okay.

Can you check it?

You don’t even know your own schedule.

Why do you ask her about it?

What about you?

Of course, I’ll go.

I’ll look for the appointment form.

(Homemade steamed eggs recipe)

Here is your milk.

Can I go to your dad’s memorial service this Saturday?

When will it start?

At 1 pm.

Okay.

Mom.

Are you really going?

Yes.

Don’t go to bed late.

Hello, everyone.

Welcome to Thailand Swimming Championship 2011.

Before the race begins, I would like to introduce all six swimmers.

In lane number 2, Nakrob Sudpreecha.

His nickname is Shark Tao.

He’s a rising star that anyone feels intimidated by.

I wonder if he eats salmon for every meal.

Tao, you can do it!

Tao, you can do it.

Why don’t you put your effort into school as much as when you made this?

I made it to cheer on our friend.

In lane number 3, Panupong Nitikulchai.

In lane number 4, Pichit Mormuang.

In lane number 5, Metawin Tongsamrit.

In lane number 6, Kemmawat Ramsiri.

In lane number 7, Paphankorn Kamon-anekkul.

These are the six swimmers.

Please give them a round of applause.

Where are Chadjen? Doesn’t he join the competition?

He has an errand to do this afternoon.

What errand is more important than this?

Let’s cheer on Tao.

The race is about to start.

Take your mark.

You can do it.

Tao.

Faster.

- I can’t watch it anymore. - Tao!

You can do it.

Shark Tao is taking the lead.

He almost reaches the wall.

Please cheer on him.

He’s getting close.

Almost there.

He touches the wall.

It’s a dominant win.

It’s too bad that he didn’t break his record.

But it’s okay. He’s still young.

The goal of joining the national team is within his reach.

Please make some noise for Shark Tao and his victory.

Tao.

You were amazing.

How are you feeling, the national athlete?

Khao, I haven’t gotten on the team yet.

I’d better ask for your autograph. When you become famous, I’ll sell it.

Me, too.

But I’m not satisfied with the result.

Hello.

If you can’t break the record, don’t dream of joining the national team this year.

One more thing, Chad didn’t join the competition.

The result means nothing.

It’s okay, Tao.

I’m not that serious about getting on the national team.

It’s boring.

Som.

I saw your banner.

This?

Let’s exchange them.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Every time you come to cheer me, let’s exchange my medal for your banner.

Here.

Everyone.

I have a favor to ask you guys.

She gave up her sleep for this?

I’m out of breath.

I thought you wouldn’t come.

Of course, I will come.

I told you I would come.

Where is your mom?

Let’s go inside.

Hey, wait for us. Why are you so hurry?

If you two go in alone, don’t you feel lonely?

Why didn’t you tell us?

I’m sorry, Chad. I didn’t know about your dad.

So I kept asking you about him.

It’s okay, Khao.

I told them about the service. But they said they want to come.

Of course, I have to come. You are my friend.

You are our friend.

Of course, we will come.

You are not alone anymore, Chad.

That’s right.

Let’s go inside.

Yes.

Let’s go.

Yes.

Let’s go, Geek.

Let’s go.

It’s hot.

My goodness.

Is this a kitchen or a battlefield?

Mom.

Do you need my help?

It seems like you can’t do it by yourself.

I want to make steamed eggs.

You are cooking the favorite dish for…

For who?

Whose favorite dish is it?

It’s everyone’s favorite dish.

You also like it.

But if it’s such a trouble to make it, you should buy it instead.

I’ll make it as delicious as the one served in a Michelin restaurant.

Michelin restaurant?

I think this is a good idea to make Chad’s favorite food for him.

Since his mom is back, he is a bit out of sorts.

Mom, do you think I can do it?

Dad always suspects every move of mine to be an act of love.

I’m stressed out because of it.

Your dad may see it that way but it doesn’t mean he’s right.

No one can control your feelings.

Don’t pay attention to him.

Use low heat.

Let it cook slowly.

So the surface will look smooth.

You need to take it slow. It will come out well.

Is it ready, your Michelin dish?

I’m making it. You keep bugging me.

Honey, add this a bit more.

But I added quite a lot of it already.

What do I need to do next?

Chad, I’m sorry.

I have a meeting with my friends today.

I haven’t seen them for a long time.

I couldn’t attend your dad’s memorial service.

It’s okay.

That’s great.

You’re not mad at me, are you?

Why are you packing my bag?

I’m helping you pack your bag.

So you don’t have to waste your time doing it.

I won’t go back for another week.

You don’t have to hurry.

You know why I came back.

Are you ready?

Chad, you forgot to lock the door again.

I’m pretty good at cooking.

I don’t want to go.

You are giving up on a good future.

What’s good about this place? You are holding on to the past.

You don’t want to go.

I get it.

Aren’t you worried about me?

I’m living there alone.

I want to see you have a bright future.

A better future than staying here.

Chad.

I’ll pick you up in the evening.

Yes.

Have fun with your swimming class.

Be careful.

Dad.

Chadjen, you did great.

You stay here alone for this long.

Mom doesn’t come to pick me up yet.

Can I go home with you?

We talked about it. Your mom and I are separated.

I can’t take you with me.

How about this?

I’ll come to meet you at the pool.

When you come here, I’ll come to wait for you.

Do you mean it?

Dad kept his promise.

He came to meet me every time I went to the pool.

One day, he didn’t come.

I found out later that he left me forever.

Alright.

You may not understand how much debt your father left behind.

I have to work so hard to support you and your brother

that I don’t have much time for you.

I don’t know what else I can say.

I get it.

You need to make a decision.

If you don’t do it, I’ll force you.

I already prepared the document for you to go to France.

All you need to do is sign it.

You should have asked me first.

I don’t need to ask you.

This is the right decision.

I don’t see anything bad about it.

One more thing, you should have come with me in the first place.

But I have my goal.

I’m going to a med school here.

If I want to go there, I will find a way.

Chadjen, you can go to a med school anywhere.

You can go to a med school there.

What is so special about this place?

(Mom is exactly the same.)

(She has never changed.)

(She will never change.)

(I was looking for the recipe all night.)

(Your favorite dish is hard to make.)

Here is your favorite steamed egg.

It’s also my favorite.

Steamed egg is a simple dish suitable for everyone.

It’s easy to cook it. But it’s not easy to make it delicious.

Chad, from now on, I will no longer live with your mom.

You need to be strong.

Men don’t cry.

Don’t show your feelings to anyone.

Now it’s time for you to choose who you want to live with.

I think I want to live with Mom.

Because I don’t want to eat steamed eggs every day.

Remember this.

If you want or don’t want to do something,

you need to be honest with them, regardless of who they are.

Do you get it?

Yes.

From now on, you need to choose for yourself.

You don’t need to worry how your mom or I would feel.

Promise me.

Good boy. Don’t cry.

Let’s eat the steamed eggs.

I’ll spoon you a big bite.

Here, Chad

Eat it.

Does it taste good?

Yes.

It’s delicious.

Thank you, Som.

Are you really going to live in France, Chad?

Let me introduce the new school’s mascot for this year.

Is anyone interested in joining the race?

Ms. Oh said the winner will get a 1,500 baht prize.

- I’ll do it. - I’ll do it.

Why don’t give him a sentimental gift?

Even when ten years pass and he sees the gift, he’ll still think of you.

Som-O, do you know how much the prize means to Khao?

Why are you telling me this?

Are you studying in the science program?

Yes.

I guess I’ll see you around.

Yes.

I have a favor to ask you.

I’m going in.

Bye

Bye.

I flew back to sort out Chadjen’s living situation.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t come back.