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Today is our last day at school.

This may be our last chance to go to the same school.

I told her that she could attend another school.

It’s alright if she attends an open admission college.

But she doesn’t listen to me.

You can choose another school.

Don’t worry.

I’ll help you with your study.

You said you’ll help me. Don’t forget it.

Yes.

Promise me.

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

Wow.

Do you have to dress up so neat and proper on your first day?

But on a closer look, it suits you.

You look so mature.

I can’t believe you’re all grown up now.

Why are you up so early?

No reason.

What?

Can’t I get up early to see my friend off to college?

Wait. Wait, Chad.

What about…

Helping you study?

I’ll get to that in a bit.

I have to sort things out about the dorm for a few days.

Okay?

Yeah.

Fine.

Bye.

But who’d help me study now?

Don’t you have to go to class?

It’s your first day of college, right?

They let me take the time off to focus on getting into the national team.

Guess I don’t have to go to class like everyone, per usual.

But it’s a good thing I’ve only got practice.

Now I can help you with your study.

Yeah.

But I think we should switch up and focus on studying for GAT?

I’m better at that.

Sure.

We’ve been stuck on this one question for two hours now anyway.

Let’s switch things up.

Let’s do it.

Yeah.

Let’s start with this.

(I might not be as bright as Chadjen.)

(But as long as I get to be around Som-O,)

(I’m sure I can help her with something.)

Let’s do it.

Let’s!

What does… this checkmark mean?

I think…

It means…

Why can’t we be tested on swimming instead?

I’d teach you to get the perfect score for that.

Yeah, I’d be top of the class.

But this is really hard, right?

Who’d even be able to do it?

True that.

Let’s say goodbye here.

You should hurry to class before you’re late.

Of course.

Here’s your meds.

I labelled each one pretty clearly.

Careful with them and make sure you take them on time.

See you at lunch.

Yes, of course, Khao.

That sounds like sarcasm.

It wasn’t.

I wouldn’t dream of it.

Go. Go to class.

Don’t be late.

And make sure you walk carefully. Don’t trip and fall, alright?

Yes, ma’am.

That’s nice.

You meant that?

Chadjen!

You really got into this school!

Congrats.

I knew you would get into this school.

Congratulations.

Listen up, first-year medical students.

(Faculty of Medicine)

Line up. (Faculty of Medicine)

(Faculty of Medicine)

I’m home.

She’s back.

How was it, dear?

I’m so tired.

I’ve never used my brain so much in my life.

I’m both hungry and sleepy.

I don’t even know what to do first.

What is it, Mom?

Your Dad has something to tell you.

What?

Well…

Your mother and I think you need Plan B, C, and probably D in just case.

In case of what?

Well, in case of this and that…

In case you don’t get into the same school as Chadjen.

Oh, that.

I’m pretty confident with this exam, though.

But looking for a backup school wouldn’t be a bad idea, right?

There are so many other schools with the faculty you want to get in.

Look.

If you really want to study art, how about abroad?

Well, I’m thinking just in case.

No way. That’s too expensive. I’m staying here.

I have a friend in the US.

Should we call him?

Maybe he can help us.

I’m not sure.

I think we should call my relatives in Canada first.

Oh? Canada doesn’t sound bad.

- Right? - Hold on, hold on.

What’s with you guys?

Tell me what’s wrong.

I don’t want to see you disappointed if you miss your chance again.

I don’t want to see you put so much pressure on yourself.

I know where you’re coming from.

But let me try this one more time.

Whatever it turns out to be, I’ll accept it.

Believe in me.

I’ll do it.

Alright. Let’s do it.

If you’re confident, I’ll support you.

Now we’re talking!

Let’s do it.

Together.

I’m starving, Mom.

Here.

Eat.

What’s wrong, Som?

Now that you have new friends…

Are you going to leave me?

You silly.

Friends aren’t trash I can just throw away, you know?

Listen.

You’re my best friend.

I have never been so close to anyone like you.

I won’t ever leave you.

What are you doing?

Taking in the smell of friendship.

It’s so sweet.

Don’t even think I’ll ever abandon you because that day will never come.

You promised, alright?

If you throw me away, I’m exposing all of your deepest secrets.

If you leave me, I’ll tell the whole world your secrets as well.

The world?

Oh… Where is New?

Why isn’t he with you?

You’re typically inseparable.

I don’t know.

Just forget him.

New.

New.

Why don’t I meet you guys in class later?

Alright. We’ll be there.

Right.

Khao.

Your medicines.

I’ve labelled it, like usual.

Take them on time.

Right. Thank you.

But you… don’t have to show up here, you know?

Do I embarrass you?

Oh, it’s…

You could have just told me I’m too much trouble for you.

Khao, it’s not like that.

Khao.

And here I was worried about him.

He’s sick. He needs someone to look out for him, right?

Yeah.

But to this point?

Yeah, just forget it.

What about you and Chadjen, though?

What? Me?

I mean, you said you asked him to tutor you, right?

How has it been?

Oh…

He bailed on me.

Good thing Tao is helping me out instead.

What? Tao is tutoring you?

This won’t do, Som.

I think you’re better off taking an art class.

That might be better.

You need to have an artist’s emotion to study art.

Emotion, you said?

Got it?

Yeah.

(Cashier)

…if there’s more, you need to talk to the patient before deciding.

Alright.

Then I’ll see if I can—

Oh, Chad.

Oh, New?

Are you here for your prescription?

Where’s Khao?

Do you have a moment?

Yeah.

The thing is…

There’s been a misunderstanding.

Khao thought I was embarrassed by her when she came to give me my medicines.

She hasn’t been replying to my texts after that.

She doesn’t pick up her phone.

She ignores me when I go to see her.

What do you think I should do?

I don’t know.

That’s all you have to say?

But…

I know Khao really worries about you.

When you were in the hospital in our senior year,

she went to see you every day.

Even during finals week, she was studying right next to you.

I don’t think the chair was all that comfy to sit on for that long.

She could have just studied at home like the rest of us.

Sometimes she stayed up all night.

She’s really worried about me and I went ahead and made her feel bad.

I’m really an idiot.

I’ll go and apologize to her.

Thank you.

Oh, how are things with you and Som-O?

I haven’t seen her in a while.

Oh?

I heard from Khao that you were going to help Som-O study.

I thought you would tutor her like you used to do.

But I guess the first year at medical school must be really busy.

Oh, they even have snacks?

The teacher said we need more fruit.

Alright. I’ll arrange something.

Here?

Hi.

Hey.

Let’s put it here.

That’s nice.

We’re supposed to draw that.

Let’s sit here.

Oh, they’re here.

Hi.

Hey.

How are you?

You look cute today.

Don’t think art is easy.

Art is life.

Life is art.

Without art in your life, you won’t ever understand art.

Living an artful life… what is that?

Oh…

Do you think these fruits are living an artful life?

I don’t know.

Look.

Fruits are colorful.

Colors are art.

Art is nature.

What the hell?

I don’t get it.

I saw you take a bite of this apple.

Didn’t you?

Yes.

That means you have art inside of you.

Be aware of that.

What’s your name?

Som-O.

Som-O.

That’s a fruit.

You’re artful. You ate an apple.

It suits you.

That means you really are full of art from the very beginning.

Well done.

Alright, guys.

Show me the art you have inside you.

Don’t just sit there. Draw it.

Do it.

Go for it.

Are you alright, sir?

Look at it.

Look at what?

You didn’t just make art.

You put life into it, too.

You have it in you.

Not enough, though.

Sorry?

I mean, you need practice.

Right?

Everything is all about practice.

When you do it often enough, you’ll get good at it.

Do your best, Watermelon.

My name is Som-O.

Is it?

It’s all fruit to me so it’s fine.

Som-O, Watermelon, whatever.

Thank you, sir.

Sure.

I’ll do my best.

Good.

- Do your best. - Truly thank you.

I will.

Do your best, Watermelon.

It’s Som-O!

Thank you.

Well?

You enjoy the watermelon shake I got you?

You know me so well.

How have you been, Tao?

Do you have to practice a lot these days?

These days?

The practice is getting harder and harder, yeah.

I have to practice with the university coach soon.

They’re already running trials for the national team.

Look.

If I win a gold medal, trade your banner with my gold.

Is that a good idea?

Yeah.

Get some banners ready for me, alright?

How was the art class today, though?

The teacher liked my drawing.

Really?

Right from the first class?

What’s that?

A heart.

What?

It’s a heart.

Do you even understand drawing it like that?

Give it to me.

It just needs a little adjustment.

Draw the blood vessels a little longer.

That makes it easier to understand, right?

Here.

Very pretty.

You mean me?

What?

Which one is prettier?

- What? - I need to study.

Yes.

He said I didn’t just make art, but I made life!

That’s nice.

If you studied as hard as you chit-chat,

you would have gotten into university.

I really didn’t have to worry about you.

Chad, where are you going?

What’s his problem?

I asked him to come, you know?

You asked him to come?

Yeah.

I thought it would be better with more people tutoring you.

Wait, wait.

Sit down. Sit down.

What is it, Dad?

Just sit down.

Tao.

Yes?

You got into the national team!

For real?

Yeah, for real!

You’re not joking, are you?

I’m not. You’re in!

Well done, kid.

I’m really proud of you.

Good job.

Enough of that.

Hurry up and do what you want to do for now.

You’ll have to practice hard soon.

Right.

Congratulations, Mr. National Team Athlete.

Thank you, Mr. National Team Coach.

I’m finally in the national team!

What are you doing here?

I need to talk to you.

About what?

About Som.

I want you to help Som-O study.

But you’re already doing it.

I won’t be able to after this.

And actually…

The person who was supposed to tutor her was you, not me.

She really wants to get into our university, you know?

She needs an amazing teacher for that.

You were there when she didn’t get in.

She was really disappointed.

Do you like Som-O?

Yes.

I like her.

Did you understand that class at all?

A little.

I think the next class will probably clear things up.

Chad, eleven o’clock.

Don’t make it obvious.

I said don’t make it obvious, dude!

You spooked them now.

They’re walking toward us.

Excuse me.

Are you guys medical students?

Yes.

I took the exam, too, but didn’t get in.

You mind if I ask for your contact so I can ask for some tips later?

Give it to her.

I’m not a tutor.

Ugh, you think you can be a jerk just ’cause you’re handsome or what?

Chad, what the hell?

Wait.

Hey, wait up.

Stay away, old man.

“Old man”?

What the hell was that, man?

You scared her away.

She was right in your hand, bro.

I have to go.

Hey, hey.

Wait.

My friend left me.

And a girl called me an old man.

Hello?

What’s up?

What are you doing?

I’m walking.

Uhh…

What?

I…

Nothing.

Well, let’s talk later.

I’m going home to study some more.

She hung up on me?

Tao.

Yes?

Someone’s here to see you.

Hey, Som.

Coach…

Do you remember that game we played on New Year's Day?

Yeah.

I wrote your name.

The first person I wanted to see on New Year’s Day was you.

Som.

I don’t have much time.

I’m not very bright, either.

I hardly even go to class.

But I wanted to be around you so I volunteered to tutor you.

I just wanted to tell you this.

I don’t want anything.

I just got into the national team.

My first tournament will be the SEA Games.

If I win that, I’ll be going to the Asian Games.

Then the Olympics.

If I can do it, that is.

But that means I won’t see you as often as I would like from now on.

Just come by if you’re tired of practice.

I won’t run anywhere anyway.

Won’t you?

Yeah.

Good.

You have to let me know if someone hurts you, alright?

What? Are you going to kick their butt for me?

Good.

You’ll be the first to know.

Som.

But… why are you here to see me?

I need a favor.

I…

I want to take you somewhere.

(Oh, crap, my heart…)

Where?

Come on, Tao.

Everyone’s waiting.

Congratulations!

Som…

Is this the favor you need?

Yep.

Thanks, guys.

Sit here, Tao.

Right, nerd.

I just wanted us to meet up, but since Tao is on the national team now…

There is a cause to…

Celebrate!

Come on.

To Tao, the rising star of our national team.

Cheers!

Cheers!

It’s so fizzy.

Who wants to go first?

Nerd does.

No, I don’t.

I volunteer.

No.

You sure this is a good idea?

Why not?

Som, just sing.

I look forward to it.

Alright. I’ll sing for you all.

Well?

You wanted to hear her sing, didn’t you?

She would make a perfect vocal in a girl group…

if it wasn’t for the part where she doesn’t listen to the music at all.

She really doesn’t.

- It’s finally over! - Good job, Som!

Really?

So good.

Let’s take a break.

Khao.

I won’t be an idiot like that again.

Will you please talk to me?

What are you doing?

I’m trying to make up.

Please accept it.

You know why I did that, right?

Yes.

Because you’re really worried about me.

I get it now.

If you get it, then make good on your words.

Yes.

I won’t do it again.

Are we…

Are we good now?

Yeah.

Really?

Really?

Sorry.

You guys made up now?

Congrats.

Thank you.

Hey, guys.

Don’t we have another surprise for Tao?

- Right! - That’s right.

Sit here.

Sit down.

There’s more?

Yes.

Hurry up and sit down.

What’s going on?

Please don’t sing Auld Lang Syne.

I don’t want to hear it.

No!

What, then?

I’ve seen how much effort you put into your sport.

This isn’t a reward for the great only,

but it’s also a reward for the people who are determined and diligent.

You deserve it more than anyone.

Thanks, Khao.

My turn?

I remember you telling me when some guys extorted my money

that those people aren’t my friends.

Because my friends are all here.

Oh, that was touching, nerd.

Thank you.

Your turn, Chadjen.

Take it.

Congratulations.

That’s it?

Oh?

I think that’s the best he can do.

I get it.

Thanks, Chad.

Your turn, Som.

Right.

I already said something.

When?

Did you talk to him one-on-one?

That’s not fair.

Why don’t we toast one more time?

Pick up your glasses, guys.

To Tao the Shark, our very own national team athlete!

To celebrate my win…

Yes?

I want to hear you sing, nerd.

Me, too!

Don’t you?

What? What’s with your heart?

New! New! New!

New! New! New!

New! New! New!

New! New! New!

Quickly.

Which song should he sing?

Here. I’m typing.

B-U-Z-Z-K-I-L-L.

Hey, good one.

I like that song.

Sing it for me, nerd.

Then why don’t you do it?

I don’t know the lyrics.

Hurry up.

- Do it. - Sing! Sing! Sing!

Nerd! Nerd! Nerd!

Nerd! Nerd! Nerd!

Nerd! Nerd! Nerd!

One, two, three, go!

Khao.

I…

If I don’t tell you now,

I don’t know if I’ll get the chance again.

But I can’t just let time go by like this anymore.

I like you, Khao.

No…

I love you, Khao.

I love you very much.

Are you asking me out?

Hey, what’s wrong?

What?

You’re taking care of my heart.

I have nothing to worry about.

Oh, you.

You’ll let me take care of you, then?

Shall we go?

What about Som and Chad?

I bet they left.

Tao?

Probably went to pay.

What about New? Where is he?

I’m right by your side.

I see.

I’m so sleepy.

Khao and New already left.

Just let me sleep.

Som.

Leave me be.

Are we home yet?

Almost.

We’re here.

We are?

You alright?

Of course.

I am—

Watch out!

Why are you so mean?

You really won’t help me study, huh?

Kept it so long

This secret hidden deep inside

And there’s no day or night

I’d let you know the truth I’m denying

That I love you so much

That I miss you, it’s true

And every time you stand so close

I wish you knew

That every corner of my heart

Belongs only to you

Oh baby it’s you, baby it’s you

Whispering I love you in my mind

You’ll be away from home now.

If you have a boyfriend, don’t sleep with him.

Hello.

My name is Khao.

I’m the dorm manager.

Outsiders are not allowed at all cost.

Do you understand, Som-O?

Are you really getting that surgery?

I’m really scared.

I think I won’t tell Khao.

“I’ve always had a crush on you, Khao.”

“Can I have your number?”

Chad, your friend is cute.

She’s an underclassman of mine.

She’s been a fan of yours.

Talk to her.

What? Another girl who likes Chad?

Khao, you’re beautiful and cool.

Will you marry me?

Don’t ever joke about that.

I told you guys to hurry up.

You’re late.

Hey, what’s your problem?

I don’t have one.

Stop mumbling!