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How did it get here?

- What, Som? - I was looking for it everywhere yesterday.

I’ll go tell Khao.

You are dead.

Stop right there.

The ogress destroys the set.

I’m sorry.

Saying sorry won’t change anything.

Do you like to be a villain?

You are the one who found the pouch for her?

I don’t like that Mhog is being around you.

Who you like or don’t like is your problem.

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

Chad.

Chadjen.

Chad, you jerk!

What did you just call me?

Sorry.

I called many times but you didn’t hear me so…

What do you want?

Can I…

ask you something?

When Som-O is mad at you, what do you usually do to make up?

(Don’t get mad at me…)

(Because I believe every minute really counts.)

Here’s the thing.

Khao and I…

Can I talk to you?

What’s up?

I don’t like…

What?

I don’t like that Mhog is being around you.

Well, what can I even do about that?

Listen.

Who you like or don’t like is your problem.

I don’t need you to tell me.

Just tell me if you have any ideas.

I don’t want Khao to be mad at me for long.

Hmm…

I don’t know.

What?

That’s the best answer you have for me?

You and Som-O have been friends since you were kids.

I thought you guys might have some more experience at fighting and making up.

Som-O and Tao are here.

Bye, Som.

Safe trip home.

Chad.

What’s with this tension?

Oh, Som-O, you’re back.

I am.

What’s wrong?

I don’t know.

Is this your friend?

Oh, yeah.

Hello, ma’am.

My name is New. I’m Som-O and Chadjen’s friend.

You’re lucky to have such a lovely friend, Som-O.

Som-O.

What’s wrong? What’s with the long face?

Your dad is right.

Just tell us if there’s something on your mind.

Is it about money?

Don’t worry about that.

I’ll take care of it.

- Oh, maybe it’s about the play— - Hey, here.

Why don’t you try this?

It’s good.

What play?

It’s something we study in class.

It’s nothing.

It’s the play—

Oh!

The food is amazing.

That reaction is a bit dramatic.

Well, have your fill if you like it so much.

Yes…

You like it, don’t you?

Your favorite food always lights you up, huh?

You know what, Dad?

Water spinach and pork belly make me crave shabu-shabu all of a sudden.

With all the food right in front of you, you want shabu-shabu instead?

What’s her problem?

(Trip to Phuket)

Yay! We won a trip to Phuket!

Oh, my.

Next year really is going to be our lucky year, huh?

Let’s hope we’re fortunate all year long.

I’ll say amen to that!

This is amazing.

What got you guys so excited?

Your father won a trip to Phuket

that comes with plane tickets and a 5-star hotel deal at the company.

I did!

Are we going to Phuket this year, then?

That’s great!

Not so fast.

It’s a package for two people.

Oh, am I going with Mom?

Dream on, kiddo!

Your mother and I are having our sweet alone time.

You stay home.

You’re gonna leave me home alone again?

But I want to go, too.

Let me go, please.

Mom and I can go, just the two of us.

Please?

Oh, dear.

You’re all grown up now, you know?

I just want a little getaway with your mother, you know?

How about we ask Chadjen to stay with you while we’re gone?

What do you say, Chadjen?

Yeah, Chadjen, will you keep Som-O company?

Of course.

No way.

I’m a grownup now.

I can be alone.

Yeah, right.

As if you weren’t just complaining just now.

You’re so right, dear.

Chadjen, make sure you stop by to check up on her, okay?

Yes, sir.

- Should we start packing, dear? - Oh, we should!

Go on, go on.

This is exciting!

Phuket, Phuket, Phuket!

Look at them! How could they?

They’re abandoning me! I must have been adopted.

I want to go, too!

I want to go!

They’re leaving next week, right?

Yes.

Maybe… you really were adopted?

What did you say?

How dare you!

What did you just say? Me? Adopted?

I’m going to strangle you.

Say it to my face.

Who’s adopted?

Don’t you dare play dead! Wake up! Wake up!

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, hey

Here.

I got this for the party.

Tao.

What’s that?

What unfestive food.

Yeah.

But Som, I was busy with practice.

What did you bring?

That looks amazing.

Of course.

Mom got up at 5 just to make this for me.

For Chad, too.

Yeah, he’s a lucky dude, alright.

Must be great to live right near you and get to have amazing food all the time.

Where is New?

New called to tell me this morning that he’s going abroad with his family.

Oh?

His family really is filthy rich, huh?

They even go abroad on holidays.

Meanwhile, my parents are going to leave me home all alone.

Why didn’t New text me about this?

He’s been avoiding my texts lately, too.

Are you guys fighting?

No, we aren’t.

“We aren’t” with that tone? Yeah, right.

Here.

Have some grilled pork.

No.

What about you?

Alright, guys.

Here comes the highlight of the party.

Enjoy the show.

Where are you?

Where are they?

If I find you, I’ll eat you up.

You are dead!

Stop right there.

The ogress destroys the set.

Stop filming.

Hey, stop that.

I said stop it!

Come on, learn to take a joke.

Well, it’s not funny.

Som.

Som.

This is the place you said will make me feel better?

Come on.

Close your eyes.

Count to 100.

Okay?

Why?

Just trust me.

Do it.

Try it.

Fine.

Don’t peek.

I won’t.

Start counting.

Okay.

Now?

Yeah.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four. Five.

Six.

Seven.

Eight.

60.

61.

62.

63.

What?

Tao?

What are you doing in the water?

Wanna get on this thing?

The water is cool, you know?

It will calm you right down.

No way.

I don’t want to fall into the water.

You won’t.

I’ll hold it for you.

Hurry up.

No way.

Come on.

Give it a try.

Som, come on.

No!

Well, do you feel better now?

Yeah.

It’s just like you’re in the ocean, right?

There’s no way it would be the same.

What even makes you think that?

I just wanted to make you feel better.

But it’s really cool.

You feel better, then?

Yeah.

What happened just now finally seems like no big deal, does it?

Yeah.

If you have something you want to get off your chest,

feel free to tell the flamingo.

I won’t listen in on you.

What?

Yeah, try it.

I’ll cover my ears.

Hello?

Sorry, that wasn’t very secure enough.

Let’s try again.

Just you wait, you jerks!

One of these days, I'm gonna blow your tiny minds away!

I’ll show you I’m the coolest, the greatest—

And the prettiest!

Som-O is the coolest, the greatest, and the prettiest girl ever!

I’ll show you!

Oww, that’s mean.

What do you think you’re doing?

Who is this, Tao?

She’s a friend of mine.

A friend?

Are you sure she’s just a friend?

Yes, sir.

She’s just a friend.

Are you sure you’re not dating her?

I told you girls will only distract you.

Tao only means well.

He saw I was distressed so he tried to cheer me up.

This is no playground.

I’ll let you off the hook this time.

But Tao…

You and I have a lot to talk about after school.

I’m sorry.

You got scolded because of me.

It’s okay.

Coach does that every day anyway.

I’m used to it by now.

Well…

What will happen after school?

He’ll probably make me do a hundred push-ups.

No big deal.

No big deal?

My chest is going to be so sore.

It is?

We’re talking a hundred push-ups here, Som.

Well-deserved!

Does that help?

I haven’t even been sore yet!

I have to go.

What?

No, don’t.

Tao, come back.

Come back here!

Hurry up!

I’m going to float away.

Come on here!

Hurry!

What the hell?

Don’t think you’ve got something to say to Som-O?

Hurry up.

So–Sorry. I’m sorry, Som.

Pardon?

I’m sorry, Som. I won’t do it again!

I can barely hear you.

Say that again.

- I won’t do it— - Louder!

There ya go.

I guess he won’t mess with you for a while now.

Thank you, Tao.

Now that that is over…

What are you guys doing during the New Year break?

I’ll be home, of course.

Since my parents are off to Phuket.

I’ll be home, too.

My mother works and my Dad is abroad, per usual.

I think I’ll be at practice.

Since none of us has anything to do,

and Som-O will get the house all to herself,

why don’t we throw a party there?

I’m in.

Chad is basically my guardian right now.

It sounds like fun, doesn’t it?

It must be boring watching the fireworks with just the two of us.

Right?

Hmm?

Please, please, please, Chad.

Please, Mr. Guardian?

Just do whatever you want.

Yay!

Now we’re talking!

What should we have for the party?

Barbecue, barbecue, barbecue! barbecue!

Barbecue?

Yep.

Sounds good.

What else should we do?

Read books?

Oh, no.

Did he go to Mars for the holiday? Why can’t he pick up the phone?

Khao?

Hello, Khao.

New.

Khao.

Khao.

Why didn’t you pick up my calls?

It’s on silent so I didn’t hear the phone ring.

All the entire time?

Didn’t you say you went abroad with your family?

I…

I just got back this morning.

Where’s your ticket?

Ticket…

Ticket…

Not funny.

I’m sorry.

What are you doing here, Khao?

I’m doing some shopping for the party at Som-O’s.

Party?

Yes.

There’s Som-O, Chadjen, and Tao…

You’re not invited, though,

since we thought you’d be abroad.

I’m sorry.

But…

Those guys would be happy if you show up as a surprise.

Of course.

Good.

Just know you’ll be made to work to make up for this.

Starting now, you packmule.

Yes, ma’am!

…oh, they are going to kiss.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no.

Oh, no…

How long have you been standing there?

A while.

Forget everything.

Just pretend you never saw anything.

Worry not.

I’ve seen you do much weirder stuff.

That… doesn’t make me feel any better.

Stop it. What are you doing?

I’m cleaning up.

Those guys are coming over soon, right?

Oh, don’t clean up now.

It’ll be a mess after the party anyway.

It’s a waste of time.

You sure?

They’re going to complain, you know?

They won't.

I’m one million percent sure.

Yeah, what’s up?

Som-O?

She loves romance novels.

You know… cartoons.

I don’t know. I don’t read those.

Excuse me, Khao.

There’s one more thing Som-O loves.

It’s shabu-shabu.

She was just saying the other day that she’s been craving shabu-shabu.

Why don’t you try—

Oh? Hello?

Hello?

Tao hangs up.

Just say what you need to say.

It’s…

I…

Say it now.

Or keep it to yourself for the rest of your life.

I’m really sorry

for lying about going abroad.

You apologized for that three times already.

If you would go so far as to lie to me,

that must mean there’s something really important that you can’t tell me.

Yes.

But there’s something more important…

You’re not mad at me, are you?

I’m not.

Hurry up, packmule.

Yes, ma’am.

Som-O.

Are you for real?

What?

Won’t you clean up a little, I beg you.

Please?

Why?

You guys are going to mess it up anyway.

What kind of logic is that?

The correct one.

Am I right, New?

If it was correct, no man should ever take a shower.

Why take a shower now when you will be dirty tomorrow, that kind of thing.

That’s not the same thing.

Any man who sees how unorganized you are would run at first sight.

Well, Chadjen lives across the street so he can’t run far anyway.

Right…

I won’t run, Som.

Eww!

This entire mess gives me anxiety.

Let’s clean up.

Quick. Hurry up.

Why didn’t you tell me to clean up?

- What? - Khao is giving me an earful, see?

Do it, nerd.

Help us out.

Why should we even clean up?

I need a bite.

New, hurry up and put those stuff here.

Right. Yes.

Hey, I’m still eating that!

Is there anything you need my help with, guys?

I’m putting this on the grill now.

You want more, Khao?

Yeah.

You like this one?

That’s more than enough.

What’s in that big box you brought with you?

- That one? - Yeah.

Tan-tan-tan.

Som, for you.

For me?

Yeah.

Just for Som?

What about the rest of us?

She’s got a point.

I only have something for Som.

Why?

Because…

Because my father taught me it is impolite to show up at someone’s house empty-handed.

Your Dad has some great advice.

That’s why his son is amazing.

Go ahead and open it.

Open it, Som-O.

- Open it. - Should I?

What could this be?

Stuffed animals?

Oh, a shabu-shabu pot!

This is a great gift!

We can now make both shabu-shabu and barbecue.

Amazing.

Amazing.

Cheers!

Well-deserved.

Let’s eat.

Do you like shrimps?

Sure.

Stop it, nerd.

You eat, too, Tao.

Try this, too.

It’s alright.

I can do it myself.

But Som-O looks so happy when Tao does it for her.

Don’t be sad, nerd.

Here. This one is ready.

I want some, too.

Here. Eat lots of veggies.

I love veggies— Oh, that burns!

- Sorry. - It’s okay.

I’m so sorry.

What, you jealous?

The nerd is giving you plenty of food already.

I’m not jealous.

You want some more?

No.

A year goes by so fast, doesn't it?

It sure does.

It’s been an eventful year, too.

I’d say it’s been quite impressive,

especially your shenanigans, Som-O.

He’s right.

Chad. New.

I did my best, you know?

“I did my best, you know?”

You hear that?

Stop it.

Why don’t you just eat more?

Say “ah.”

New, you.

It’s almost midnight.

It is.

I’ll be eating into the new year.

Oh, you’re going to get so big, nerd.

Count me in.

Hurry up, Tao.

- Happy New Year! - Happy New Year!

I wish to make it into the national team.

Amen. Amen. Amen.

What?

You’re supposed to make wishes on New Year’s Day, right?

On fireworks?

Yeah, try it.

I wish to make it to NASA.

I wish to be healthy so I can be the most amazing game developer in the country.

Nerd, what’s that wish? You sound like an old man.

You wish to be healthy?

Well…

Health is wealth, didn’t they say?

Am I right?

I wish… to become a heart surgeon.

Oh!

Make a wish, Som.

I…

I don’t know what I want to be… or what I want.

It’s okay.

You have another year.

Am I right?

Yes.

It’s okay.

It’s alright.

Should we hurry up and get inside?

I’m getting cold.

Cold, you say?

Why didn’t you say so?

You’re cold?

Yes.

Why didn’t you say so, buddy?

Hurry up, then.

I’ll warm you up.

Oh, dear.

What do you think?

I’m not cold anymore, actually.

(I’m really happy to spend time with my friends today.)

(I can just hope that I get to do this for a really long time.)

Here.

Som, come on.

Really?

You know how to read palms?

- Yes. - Read mine.

Look here.

Everyone has three lines on their hands.

This one tells us about life, this one work, and this one about love.

And?

It tells you how each aspect is going to be like.

I see.

Does that mean the lines change over the years?

Read mine.

Hurry up.

Well… can you show me your other hand too, please?

When you put them next to each other,

the lines on your palms make the shape of a ship.

What does that mean?

It means you’re firm, loyal,

and you love someone with all your heart.

Oh!

Not everyone has the same looking ship.

But look at mine.

I have the same shape.

Come on. Take a look at mine, too.

As for you, Tao…

This says you love challenges and adventures.

Right.

What about love?

It says you change your mind quickly when it comes to love.

You can’t be pinned down easily.

Oh, that is so not true, you hoax.

But it also says you tend to get head over heels in love when the time comes.

Now that’s more like it.

What about me?

Try me.

As for you…

You are always yourself.

You’re at the center of your friend group.

Everyone is happy around you.

You’re very reliable.

Really?

I’m that good?

Of course.

Your palms don’t lie, you know?

As for your love life…

No, it’s okay.

I don't want to know anymore.

Your turn, Chadjen.

Hurry up.

Nah.

I don’t want mine read.

Just go along, man. You don’t have to believe it.

Come on.

It’s nothing.

Just your hands.

I’m accurate, you know?

It’s nonsense.

Don’t we have better games to be playing?

We do.

Ta-da!

What’s that?

Is that a jar?

Here.

What is it?

I want you guys to write it in a piece of paper

who the first person you want to see on New Year’s Day is.

Then, we’ll all put our answer in this jar and pick one.

Most importantly, you must not tell anyone what you get.

Alright. Let’s begin.

Easy, right?

Give me some paper.

How do I fold this?

In half, maybe?

(Mhog)

(Khao)

(Parents)

(Som-O)

Should we go to sleep?

Oh, perfect timing.

I’m getting tired.

Let’s go.

Let’s lay out some futons.

(Oh, how nice of Khao to worry about me.)

What are you doing out here all by yourself?

Guess I just can’t sleep.

Maybe my body isn’t used to sleeping in new places.

You come here every day. It’s hardly a new place.

You can go back and sleep at home, you know?

It’s okay.

Hey.

Can I ask you something?

What you said to me after the school play mess…

Did you really think that?

No.

I didn’t.

I’m sorry, Som.

It’s okay.

I won’t think about it again now that you apologized.

Oh.

I’ve got something for you.

Happy New Year again.

For when you study.

It suits you.

Thank you.

And…

Happy New Year again, too.

Sit down for the blessing.

Yes.

May you be blessed with longevity, health, happiness, and strength.

What are you looking at?

Let’s get inside.

Just take the whole table.

Hello?

(Som-O, we’re on the way home.)

(We will be there in a bit.)

Yes, Mom.

Crap!

What should I do?

This place is a mess.

Mom’s coming.

What happened?

Mom just called to say she’s almost home.

What should I do?

Oh, we’re in trouble.

There’s only four of us now.

Tao already left.

It’s okay. We’ll just do our best.

Don’t worry. We’ve got a secret weapon.

What?

Aren’t we cleaning up?

Did you eat this?

What? No.

It was Tao.

(I couldn’t sleep at all.)

(And I miss my friends so bad.)

Your teacher called the other day to tell me she wants to discuss your grades.

Have you decided which university you’re going to?

I’m waiting for my friends to decide.

Your future doesn’t depend on your friends.

Tao has an athlete scholarship.

Let me be frank with you.

I don’t want Tao to throw his future away because of you.

The only person he cares about is himself.

He didn’t make it to the Olympics.

He’s putting all his dreams on my shoulders.

Are you messing with me?

You don’t go to school.

You’re not at home.

I thought you were busy studying.

Are you outside?

I got the tickets!

I got them!

Where are you right now? I’ll go to you.