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You two are tied.

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

Tao.

You have no other choice but to win.

Tao, you can do it!

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

I want to see you have a bright future.

A better future than staying here.

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.

Are you really going to live in France, Chad?

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

(My life in high school is falling into place.)

(I’ve got friends I’m comfortable with.)

(We’ve played around quite a bit together.)

(But to imagine,)

(that while we’re having the time of our lives,)

(someone could just go away.)

Whoa.

They must think they’re so cool.

Look at them.

I think they look okay.

What will the principal make us do this time?

We’ve been here only a semester,

and we’ve already done everything.

“100-meter dash to win prizes.”

I think that’s interesting.

You’re too easily swayed.

Som.

Som.

Som-O!

What? Yeah?

What’s wrong?

You’re so quiet today.

Are you unwell?

Got a headache?

Got a fever?

Have you?

Does your stomach hurt?

Stop it.

Here’s the thing.

A friend of a friend of mine…

This is about a friend of a friend of mine, alright? Not mine.

Mhmm.

This person has a really good friend they have known since childhood.

And that good friend is moving abroad.

So they don’t know what to give them.

Has your friend tried stopping them from leaving?

Like, “Please don’t go!”

How could they just do that?

Then… maybe tell your friend to give them something like a memento?

Things that, even if 10 years have passed,

this item will still remind them of your friend.

It’s 2011, you know?

Why don’t you tell your friend to stay in contact via Skype, email, or Facebook?

You can still talk despite the distance.

I know that much, Mr. Sassawat.

But imagine seeing this person every day

and suddenly they’re just gone…

Does anything really make up for that?

Whose story is this about?

A friend of mine.

Which one?

The one in my neighborhood.

Alright, quiet down, guys.

Listen up.

The Principal has a surprise for you today.

Please welcome him.

We strive for academics.

We play when we have to.

We excel at sports.

To reflect our nation’s policy,

our school will encourage each student to have at least one athletic ability.

We’ll start with setting up a 100-meter dash competition in every grade,

which will begin with Grade 10.

I’ve got one more surprise for you all.

That is…

Our newest mascot of this semester!

Who do you think is under this suit?

Take your time.

No idea.

Well, then, I’m going to tell you.

Please.

It’s Chadjen!

Chadjen is an exemplary student in this regard.

Not only is he our school’s rising star as a swimmer,

his academics is also very impressive.

Am I right?

Give your friend a round of applause.

I’ll give you another surprise.

Put the head back on and twirl, Chadjen.

I gotta keep my eyes on this.

Go on! Go on! Go on!

Go on! Go on! Go on!

Go on! Go on! Go on!

Dance!

Dance!

Dance!

Oh, he’s dancing.

Dance! Dance! Dance!

Dance! Dance! Dance!

Dance! Dance! Dance!

Guys.

Does anyone want to participate in this competition?

Som-O, do any of your friends want to try it?

Ask the next one, please.

There are two athletes among your friends.

I thought you’d be eager to participate.

Why would I when I’m already doing sports every day, you dummy?

I don’t know if I should tell you.

But Ms. Oh said the winner gets a 1500-baht prize.

Ms. Oh asked me not to tell anyone

because the Principal wanted to keep it a surprise.

But now that you guys know, don’t tell anyone.

Got it?

Yes, ma’am.

(A memento?)

Then… maybe tell your friend to give them something like a memento?

Things that, even if 10 years have passed,

this item will still remind them of your friend.

(Right!)

(I need to give him something to remind him of me!)

- I’ll do it! - I’ll do it!

From this moment on,

Ms. Gewalin and Ms. Kwanta

are now officially rivals until we know the result of this competition.

Come on. We wouldn’t know who to root for.

You don’t have to know that.

Just cheer for anyone who wins at the end.

Won't you say something?

Som.

I think you should give up now.

With your short legs, you won’t ever win against Khao.

Chad!

You…

Just keep your eyes on me as I win this thing.

Don’t forget to sign up your name for the competition.

I’ll put it here.

This doesn’t feel very safe.

You go ahead and sign it.

I can wait.

Here you go.

Drink a lot.

I’ve already got mine.

Mom packed this for me and Chad every morning.

I see.

It’s alright.

I’ll drink all of this.

You okay?

What are you laughing at?

It’s good, you know?

It’s good for your body, too, Tao.

You need to eat more, too, Khao.

Don’t lose out against Som-O and Tao.

Aren’t you all fit for the game?

Nobody wants to lose to you all the time, Chadjen.

Som, let’s stretch.

I’ll help you out.

One, two, three.

Oh, you’re stiff.

Let’s do it.

You can do it.

Just a little more, Som.

Tao.

Just a bit.

You can do it.

Go for it.

- I can’t! - Just a little.

My legs.

Tao!

One more time!

Are you hurt?

I guess I was just too stiff.

- You can do it. - You need to stretch more.

You can do it, Khao.

Shake it off like this.

You’ll definitely win.

What?

What did you just say, nerd?

Guys…

Chadjen is going home.

Where are you rushing off to?

Stay.

I have to see my mother.

She needs to talk to me.

- Let’s do it again, Som. - One, two, three.

One more time.

There won’t be a problem with his academics.

He’s always been a top student.

I’m more concerned about moving mid-school year.

That’s why I called to talk to you.

(There’s nothing to worry about at all.)

(We’ll take care of the document for you.)

Oh, Chad.

Hello.

Chad.

Chad.

At least come talk to me before you go.

We’ll be learning about present perfect continuous tense today.

Turn to Page 30.

Jot down what’s written on the board.

What are you writing?

Leave me alone, nerd.

Focus on the lesson.

Or else we both won’t have any notes to review.

Let me see.

Fine. I won’t let you copy my notes at all.

But I wouldn’t pass my class otherwise.

Are you guys done?

No, ma’am.

Leave me alone, will ya?

Focus on the class.

- Can’t you show me even a little bit? - No!

It’s a secret.

This might be just a practice.

But I won’t go easy on you.

Why don’t you take three steps ahead of me?

I’ll win anyway.

You two.

Remember this.

Take a deep breath in and count one, two, three.

Breathe out and count one, two.

Fist your hands loosely.

Look forward when you run.

Don’t look down.

Don’t hold any tension in your shoulders.

Okay?

Alright, we’re ready, Referee Nerd.

Athletes, get in your position.

Get ready.

Get set.

Go, Som, go.

Khao, do your best.

Faster, Som!

Khao, you can do it.

Run, Som.

Khao, do your best.

Khao, do your best.

Khao, do your best.

Khao, do your best.

Nerd, quick.

Are you altright?

- I am. - Khao.

Are you alright, Som?

- How are you feeling, Khao? - Are you hurt?

Are you in pain?

Can you move?

Is it your arm?

Can you move?

Don’t move so much just yet.

How is Khao?

Khao, you okay?

Nerd, take her to the infirmary.

Alright.

Let me help.

Excuse me.

Don’t move your arm.

Put it here.

You nerd, come on.

I’m not that heavy.

Sorry.

Let’s just go with this.

Let me help.

One, two, three, up.

You alright, Khao?

Careful.

I was running and then my ankle just twisted.

Is my friend okay?

Does this hurt?

Mhog, take off her socks.

Yes, ma’am.

Don’t worry.

Sorry.

It’s alright.

Does it hurt?

A little.

I guess it still hurts.

Are you okay now?

I am.

That won’t hurt me.

Who is he?

His name is Mhog.

I’m helping out at the nursing room.

I’m Som-O.

This is Khao.

Why did you volunteer for this, though?

It doesn’t even look like fun.

I love science.

And I want to be a doctor.

So this is perfect for me.

You like science?

Do you like it, too?

This girl was born with the periodic table.

Oh, that’s great.

Science is in everything around us.

If you’re a curious person, it’s even more fun that way.

All done.

Try not to play around so much for a bit.

Keep an eye on your friend, alright?

Of course.

Alright, try getting up.

- One, two, three. - You alright?

Up.

Careful.

Be careful.

Take it slow.

You’re a bit over the top, you know?

It’s just a scratch. You didn’t need to give me a ride home.

It is not over the top at all.

New even asked his chauffeur to drive Khao home.

Of course I had to give you a ride.

Fine.

I’m going, then.

Bye.

Bye-bye.

Is that right?

I bet it’s very expensive over there.

Oh, it is.

I honestly just avoid it altogether.

Hello, Mom.

Hello, Aunt Aunya.

Who gave you a ride home?

Chad came home earlier.

And I happened to fall down while running.

So Tao gave me a ride home.

He’s a friend in the same group.

He’s a swimmer, too.

Oh, I remember him.

Are you alright, though?

Of course.

I’ll be as good as new after a rest.

Go clean up.

I have to catch up with Aunt Aun here.

I’m off, then.

- Good day. - Get well soon, dear.

Thank you.

But are you sure it is alright to just move Chad abroad all of a sudden now?

I don’t think there’s anything to worry about.

The only problem now is Chad.

He’s mad at me right now for that.

But I’ve got everything prepared for him.

My husband’s family is waiting there with an open arm.

They just want my son to come live with me.

This comes as a shock for me as well.

I’ve come to adore Chad like he’s my own son over the years.

Chad is really lucky to have that.

Thank you so much for everything, Fon.

It’s been my pleasure.

Thank you, truly.

Of course.

(Tao: Did you apply some ointment yet?)

(Don’t sleep on your side tonight. It might hurt your arm.)

Hello?

You’ve been coming home early for a while now.

Is something the matter?

It’s nothing.

Well, I—

I’ll keep you up to date on what happened this evening.

I won against Khao at our practice match.

But Khao sprained her ankle.

I think she won’t be able to compete at the actual match.

You fell down, too, didn’t you?

Are you alright?

Just got a scratch on my elbow.

But the school nurse gave me some ointment to apply.

Chadjen, won’t you help me a little?

Runners take care of themselves.

Oh?

But even Tao gives me so much advice.

“Som, do this. Som, be careful with that.”

Anything else?

No. Nothing more.

(Let me know once you pick the school you like.)

(I’ll ask the agency to prepare your document.)

(I won’t probably stay the night when I come over.)

I’ll be happy enough that you’re here, Dad.

(Send me an email once you know what you want.)

Of course.

(Alright, I have to go for now.)

(I have a meeting to get to.)

Okay, Dad.

Bye-bye.

(New: How’s your leg?)

(Khao: Better. It doesn’t really hurt anymore.)

(But I guess I really can’t run the race anymore.)

(New: You want to compete that badly?)

(Khao: I do. I want that prize.)

(New: It’s just 1500 baht. You can save up that much.)

(Khao: Okay, rich boy.)

(New: Oh.)

(Khao: I want to buy something for my Dad.)

(He’s coming back from abroad.)

(I won’t save up enough money in time.)

Som-O.

What’s with that face so early in the morning?

I feel bad for Khao that she can’t compete now that she’s injured.

Do you know how much the prize money means to Khao?

Why are you telling me?

You want me to give her the prize?

She really wanted that prize.

She wanted to use that money to buy something for her father

who’s coming back from abroad.

Why didn’t you just start with that?

If you win, will you please give the prize to Khao?

Why are you bowing?

Stop it. Stop.

Som-O.

If it’s not you, I don’t know who else would be able to help her.

Please, Som-O.

Please.

New, stop it. Stop.

Get up.

Get up.

New.

How do you think Khao would feel if she found out about this?

If you don’t tell her, she won’t ever find out.

It’s better, but you still shouldn’t compete.

But this is really important to me.

I know it is.

But your ankle is just as important.

Alright.

Are you in the science department?

I am.

I guess we’ll see each other again.

You should sign up for our Science Camp when it happens.

I always tutor the younger students at the camp.

Alright.

Mhog…

I really can’t run?

If you don’t believe me, ask the nurse when she’s here.

I believe you.

Thank you.

Here. I bought some for you in case you’re hungry.

I’ll let you get ahead of me this time, Som.

I just saw Mhog, and he insists I shouldn’t compete.

But you have to win, alright?

So you can buy your friend that gift.

You… You know that was—

Well, you asked me.

Everyone can tell it was about you.

(Busted.)

Maybe we can still compete without the use of our legs.

Blowing rubber band game? It’s fair.

Since when was that a sport, you dummy?

It is.

Som.

You need to promise me you will do your best and win.

Yeah.

I will.

Let’s eat.

Come on. Let me help.

Ow, ow, careful!

Chadjen.

Oh, New.

I need a favor.

Khao can’t run the race anymore.

But the prize really matters to her.

Can you help her?

You want me to compete in the 100-meter dash female category?

Of course not.

I mean, can you please help Som-O train?

I know Som-O can win with good training.

Please.

Som-O is the only hope.

Khao would be so happy if Som-O won.

As for the prize… I’ll beg Som-O for it.

I’ll think about it.

Alright.

What?

I heard that.

Do you think I should give Khao the prize?

Don’t burden yourself with that thought.

You won’t win anyway.

Let’s go, Som.

Alright.

I’ll time you.

Okay?

Okay.

Do your best.

You can do it.

You ready yet?

Your form is incorrect.

What should I do?

Do this.

Look ahead.

Don’t think about anything else.

Just blow it when you’re ready.

Okay.

He means the whistle.

I was just kidding.

Oh, New.

Alright?

Get ready.

Get set.

Hey, wait for me!

Som-O!

You alright?

I am.

You need to control your breathing better.

Keep your body balanced.

You need to learn how to keep your balance when you sprint.

And just run at your fastest speed.

Run at my fastest speed?

Can I really compete with people with longer legs?

Running is all about speed, not the length of your legs.

If you can run as fast as you can, you have a chance at winning those long-leggers.

Alright.

Okay.

Som—

Stop it.

I’ll do it myself.

Thanks.

How do I run at my fastest speed?

Think of something that makes you so angry.

Extremely angry.

Something that makes me angry?

It’s all about you.

What are you talking about?

Don’t you remember that time you got so angry at that dog?

The one that stole your meatballs.

You chased after him so fast that he let go of your meatballs.

Was I ever that angry?

You remember that?

What a silly thing to remember.

Now use that and run at your fastest speed.

Alright.

I won’t know if I don’t try.

Let’s do it.

Hey, we’re ready, so blow it.

Alright.

Get ready.

Get set.

Do your best!

Som-O, you can do it.

Just like that.

Tao.

Do you have any memories of dogs?

Did I say something wrong?

Sorry.

It’d be better if you keep quiet.

(100-meter Dash Championship)

Hey, Som-O is here.

John, we’re ready.

Ready, three, four.

Amazing.

Great.

Grand.

Som-O!

Amazing. Great. Grand. Som-O!

I’m not even in the field yet.

You guys are so over the top.

We’re here to encourage you so you can win.

But I’m kinda scared now.

There are so many people.

Som-O, listen to me.

You can do it. You can do it. You can do it.

Run fast. Run fast. Run fast.

Run fast. Run fast.

Win. Win. Win.

Stop it!

Stop.

I can do it. I can do it. I can do it.

Som.

What did Chad say to you at practice?

I’m literally right here so ask me.

But I want to talk to Som.

He said to just run at my fastest speed.

Right?

Participants in the female 100-meter dash race for Grade 10,

come sign up at the referee table right now.

Go get ready, Som.

- I’m off. - Go on, Som.

Do your best, Som-O.

Do your best.

I will.

You can do it, Som-O.

Som-O, do your best.

Som-O, do your best.

Som-O, do your best.

The match will begin soon.

All participants, on standby.

Get in position.

Get ready.

Run at my fastest speed.

Get set.

She’s here!

Do your best!

Som-O!

How do I run at my fastest speed?

Think of something that makes you so angry.

Extremely angry.

Hey, stop it!

I said stop!

You dog!

Give me back my meatballs!

You won’t stop, huh?

Give me back my meatballs!

Give me back my meatballs!

She won!

- Som-O won! - I can’t believe I can do it!

Thank you, Chad.

You’re the best.

I did it, Khao!

Congratulations.

Well done.

Congratulations to Gewalin for winning this match.

A round of applause for your friend, please.

Chad, what do you say?

I can’t go along.

Doing this, it’s like you’re not giving me a choice.

Chad, will you hear me out?

Of course I’d ask you about quitting school.

I want to stay here.

I never said yes to any of your plans.

Do you understand that I want you to come live with me?

I want us to be a family.

Your brother misses you, you know?

Will you please hear me out, Madam, Chadjen?

Let’s all calm down.

I believe Chadjen has his reasons.

Should we wait for him a little longer?

What else is there to wait, Miss?

I flew back here just to sort this out.

Why else would I come back at all?

If Chad doesn’t come back with me, all this will have been for nothing.

How about giving Chadjen another semester so he can finish this school year?

Will the school get the document ready when the time comes?

It depends on the student’s consent as well.

I’ll give you another semester.

Say goodbye to your friends.

Do what you want.

I won’t stop you.

Will you be alright with that?

(Prize for the winner of 100-meter dash race)

So the prize is this box of snacks?

Focus on this.

Take it.

Buy your father that present.

No way.

You won that.

I mean it.

What’s more important than buying your dad that present?

Open it, Khao.

Open it.

(Who says life is easy?)

(Even high schoolers have high schoolers’ problems.)

(But then again, problems are meant to be solved.)

(Just think of it as completing a quest.)

(Coupon at the school cafeteria) (Just think of it as completing a quest.)

Oh, dear.

It’s just a coupon.

Well, I guess my father doesn't need this.

It’s okay.

I’ll just see my dad empty-handed.

How about this?

We pitch in a little bit so Khao can buy her father something.

No way.

Nerd, that’s actually a good idea.

Alright. I’m in.

I only have 100 with me, though.

100 is good enough.

Here.

I’ll pay for Chadjen for now.

He’s a nice guy.

He will pay me back… I think.

Take it, Khao.

Buy your father something.

Here, nerd.

Take it.

Take it.

No.

I won’t take it.

I don’t have time to buy anything.

It’s a sports day.

The gate is left open all day long so we can come and go as we please.

There’s time!

Let’s go get changed first, shall we?

Let’s do that.

Let’s go.

- Careful. - Come on, Tao.

Quickly.

Are you guys going to just leave this here?

You carry it, Tao.

Oh?

- We’re leaving it, then. - Leave it there, Tao!

Open it.

Oh.

You remember my favorite color.

Can I try it now?

Oh, how nice.

Is it good?

You look dashing, Dad.

Chad.

I’m going to ask you honestly.

Are you sure you’ve thought this through?

What is wrong with what I’m trying to do for you?

Studying over there is clearly better for your future.

Chad.

Choose your future carefully.

I just want the best for you.

But it isn’t my choice.

My new family is a well-established family.

They are ready to support whatever you choose.

What else do you want, baby?

Do you know I get worried about you when I’m away?

I can’t help but feel lonely and miss you when you’re not with me.

But I’m not lonely here.

Of course you’re not.

Som and her parents, Fon and Preecha, take such good care of you.

But I’m your mother, and I won’t ever be happy without my baby with me.

You want to stay here so much that you’re willing to just let me go?

I never let you go, Mom.

(Khao: Dad said thank you to everyone who pitched in for the gift.)

(He liked it so much he’s already wearing it.)

(New: He looks amazing.)

(Khao: Dad said next time he’s back, he’ll take everyone out to lunch.)

(Tao: Oh, I’ll be patiently waiting, sir.)

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

What, what is it? What’s the rush?

Mom, do we have anything that might be good as a memento?

I need one right now.

For Aunt Aun?

I already gave her a souvenir.

What else do you want to give her?

No, it’s too late.

Aunt Aun is already leaving.

What is this around your neck?

Oh, it’s a gold medal.

I won it in a 100-meter dash race.

You did?

A gold medal…

I have to go, Mom.

Come back soon.

I’ll make more dinner to celebrate your gold!

Do you really want to become a doctor?

When did you realize that?

Why have I never heard about this?

We’re here for the school play casting today.

Chadjen, you’d be the perfect Phra Aphai Mani.

There’s one more empty role: the giantess.

Does anyone want to play her?

Me.

I don’t know why the upperclassmen have to get involved.

You don’t look like you like Mhog very much.

Why did you pick me?

We need someone gentle but strong for the mermaid role.

I think that’s perfect for you.

Can you give New his medicines?

He’ll be in trouble if he doesn’t take them properly.

Are you sick?

Is it serious?

I need a favor.

Oh, dear, you have a maid now?

Khao, Khao, Khao, we’re in trouble!

What?

What!?

You lost our class wallet?

Chad, won’t you help Som look for the wallet?

How could you just stay silent?

What, Som?

How much was in that wallet?

4000 baht.

Won’t you help your daughter out?