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If you want to put yourself down and leave me,

then go ahead.

I’m going to write a novel.

I believe you can do it.

I will make it happen.

I will be good enough for you.

2014

Ma’am,

we’ve delivered the washed clothes

and picked up two baskets of dirty ones.

I swear I saw used socks in there.

Ugh, I’m getting chills.

Ben,

sit your friends down and have some noodles.

Yes, Mom.

Let’s eat.

I’m starving.

Gosh.

Just sit down.

Let me tell you.

What you found is nothing.

Once, I even saw a used sanitary pad in the basket.

Damn.

Disgusting.

Food is ready, guys.

Lend her a hand.

Enjoy.

It’s normal in this line of work.

Overthinking it won’t earn you any money.

Here, I have a little something for you.

Take it.

Thank you, ma’am.

- Take it. - Thank you, ma’am.

Thank you.

Eat first. Then go home and study.

I’ll stay and help out.

No need.

Just head home and sort the clothes.

Your exams are coming up.

Wow.

Your mom is freakin’ cool.

I don’t think I’ll go to college.

What the hell are you saying?

Your mom works so hard just for that.

But if I don’t go to college,

my mom wouldn't have to work so hard.

Mr. Ah offered me a job as a mechanic.

He said he’d teach me everything.

Have you thought this through?

I have.

And my thought is

if I want my mom to live comfortably,

I have to live tough.

This kind of life doesn’t allow both of us to live comfortably.

Eat.

Damn you.

What are you doing?

AI-OON’S CRAM SCHOOL

I never said I wanted to go to cram school.

If not cram school,

how else would someone like you get into university?

Gosh, these are all for Oom and me.

AI-OON’S SCHOOL TUITION / AI AND OOM’S ALLOWANCE Gosh, these are all for Oom and me.

AI-OON’S SCHOOL TUITION / AI AND OOM’S ALLOWANCE

Don’t you save anything for your own expenses or medical treatment?

That’s for an adult to worry about.

A kid like you stay out of it.

You’re just irritating.

Look at you.

See?

Exactly what I just said.

DOCUMENT OF ACCEPTANCE

FOR AI-OON INGSAMAK TO THE SELECTIVE PROGRAM, CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY

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HOW TO MAKE MONEY FROM WRITING NOVELS

VALUE OF LOVE, OON-AI

You know,

you gave me the courage to dream again.

But it’s healthier if you’re in a deep sleep, without any dreams.

Oh, come on, May.

Come here.

When I was young,

my parents used to read me bedtime stories.

It was full of happiness and beauty.

It gave me sweet dreams,

both while I was asleep and awake.

But after they passed,

it felt like I woke up from a dream,

and I never wanted to touch a storybook again.

But that changed when I met you.

You’re the reason I’m brave enough to dream again.

I just wanted to record that.

All of what you just said

should be in your novel.

Oh, please.

This isn’t a story.

It’s my real life.

I’ve been reading novels all my life,

just to see if they’ll ever become real.

I’m going to make it.

That’s great.

The ultimate reward is waiting for you.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Thanks for your service.

Of course.

Your food is ready.

Thanks, sis.

- Sure. - I’m off.

Sure.

Your order is ready.

Thanks so much.

Thank you.

Hope to be of service again.

Of course.

Grandma,

I bought your favorite fish wontons and Oom’s favorite noodles.

I’m offering them to the shrine tomorrow.

So tempting she might want to wake up and eat.

Grandma?

What’s going on?

Ever since your parents passed away,

I’ve always believed the only thing I could do...

was make sure you two could take care of yourselves.

Ai, you’re street-smart, but not book-smart.

Oom is book-smart

but naive about the world.

Grandma.

I felt sorry for you,

having a bachelor's degree

but not a good job,

so I took your graduation certificate to Mr. Paul’s company

and asked them to help find you a good position.

But they told me…

your certificate was a fake.

I’m sorry, Grandma.

Then what did you do after leaving the house in your university uniform?

Press harder.

Don’t worry, the clothes won’t get hurt.

Thank you, ma’am,

for allowing me to work with you.

I just don’t understand kids these days.

You and Ben, to be exact, hate to study comfortably in the classroom.

Instead of Grandma working hard to afford an education for a dummy like me,

I should be working to help her with Oom’s education.

No one wants to see their loved ones struggle.

Why did you do it, Ai-oon?

It’s…

It was a long time ago, Grandma.

But now, I really graduated.

Look, Grandma,

I do have a bachelor's degree.

BACHELOR OF MASS COMMUNICATION

You just graduated this year,

so you haven’t found a good job yet.

It has nothing to do with what I do.

Many people with master’s or PhDs work in delivery service.

Plus, it’s manageable time-wise.

I can make time to help you out.

What a stupid thought. Jeez.

Other people choose delivery service,

but you had to do it

because you had no other choice.

It was my choice.

I chose to do it!

But because I’m dumb,

it’s the best choice I could make.

Don’t you remember how hard it was

for you to afford Oom’s education alone?

If I hadn’t lied to you about getting the scholarship,

your house would be under mortgage right now.

How on earth could I get any scholarship since I’m so stupid?

I just worked, made money,

and got by each day.

That’s why you had time to take me to the doctor

and money to help me pay for utilities.

You make me feel like I’m a bad grandma.

What about me?

How could I be a good granddaughter

if I did nothing when you worked so hard?

You suffered from back pain and eye sores

but bought cheap-ass medicine to treat them.

Don’t you see the news that says they can cause kidney disease?

Your eyesight isn’t good.

How many times have you been scammed by customers?

You often cough when you stay up late.

Sometimes you forget to close the windows

or cover yourself with a blanket.

When Oom got sick,

you dropped everything to care for her in the hospital,

then came back with rashes all over.

Don’t you remember?

Mom and Dad are dead.

Do you think I can afford to lose you too?

And Oom isn’t just your granddaughter,

she’s my sister too.

And you…

Keep this in mind.

Oom isn’t your only granddaughter.

I’m your granddaughter too.

Do you know what the most painful punishment is for me?

The price of my lifetime’s devotion.

One grandchild is bedridden,

and the other drowning in what I’ve created.

(I believe in the theory of making room.)

(We must release some distress in order to have room for happiness.)

(Sacrifice is required to make room for success.)

(But the room for truth, after lies, is filled with distress.)

OFF TO SEE OOM. BROUGHT THE WONTON SOUP TO THE SHRINE. YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO TODAY.

HELLO. YOU THERE?

(The action plan is complete, Ms. May.)

(The meeting minutes are ready.)

(No problem.)

(There are some resumes for law-related positions for you to review.)

(Four messages unread.)

(Oom, are you home yet?)

(Are you updating another chapter today?)

(Oom, why are you so quiet?)

Ms. May.

Oom, you’re here?

May.

I finished listening to your novel.

I’m sorry.

I didn’t write last night.

Does that have something to do with you being so quiet?

I had a small fight with my grandma.

If sadness is overwhelming,

you can vent to me.

I want you to have room for happiness.

I have a little sister.

After our parents died,

Grandma took us in.

I decided to work just to help her,

so I graduated university a little later than usual.

When she found out,

she got angry at me for lying

and started blaming herself for who I’ve become.

What’s wrong with who you’ve become, Oom?

Oh, Oom is great.

But I…

But this Oom…

This Oom is trying to chase her dream,

a delivery girl by day,

a writer by night.

She even finds time to care for her blind girlfriend.

How is this Oom bad?

Hm?

You make me feel bigger again.

I’ve been feeding you, haven’t I?

Don’t let yourself become smaller again.

Got it?

You knew what your big sister did, didn't you?

I never imagined having good granddaughters could hurt this much.

Oom.

Grandma already knew I didn’t go to college.

You covered for me,

but the people at your boyfriend’s company messed it up.

I know.

I must thank them, even.

And I’m sorry for ever doubting the need for a stable job.

I’m having a dream now.

I want to be a writer,

and I’m trying.

Oom,

your big sister is starting to grow up.

She has a dream now, just like everyone else.

You should root for her.

As for me,

I will root for her too.

May.

How did they disappear so fast?

Looking for something?

I’m keeping May company for her follow-up check.

What about you?

Visiting a friend.

Why didn’t May tell me she had an appointment?

Don’t waste your time doubting.

She likes to keep cool

and doesn’t want you to see her as pitiful.

May.

Oom?

What brings you here?

I came to visit a friend.

How are your eyes?

Still can’t see.

No updates.

Ploy.

Right here.

I’m sorry.

I don’t think I’ll visit your restaurant anymore.

May,

don’t be like this.

This restaurant is our shared dream.

Ploy.

Don’t pressure her.

And who was it that said,

even if she remains blind forever,

she’ll still try to live a normal life?

Ton.

Hm?

Talk to her for me, please.

I’ll leave with Oom.

Okay.

May.

Let’s go.

Do you know why I don’t go to Ploy’s restaurant,

even though it’s the place I want to visit the most?

Because I can’t see.

I’ve made up with Grandma.

I’m back to being a big girl again.

So if you wanna lean on me,

you can.

Come on.

Ploy.

Ploy.

She asked you to come?

I’d come anyway, even if she didn’t.

I don’t get it.

I see her living a normal life.

She goes to work, has a girlfriend,

and even travels abroad.

It’s just Korat, why can’t she go?

It isn’t about the place.

It’s about the people.

What people? Me?

No, not you.

Calm down.

Think of it from her perspective.

Her new world after blindness isn’t as scary as the old one.

What are you talking about?

How is her old world scary?

There will be a bunch of our friends.

It’s pity.

What May hates the most is pity.

May, be careful.

There’s a step.

Sit and wait on the couch.

How does this place look, Oom?

Nice.

Unique.

It’s quite classic.

You haven’t been here before?

Why did you want to come?

I have.

But I came after I became blind.

I liked it.

This place plays the same type of music as the Thai restaurant

Ploy and I worked at when we were in the US.

It should be similar to the one Ploy is opening.

You want to visit Ploy’s restaurant, don’t you?

You can, you know.

I’ll come with you.

Do you see the musicians?

Yes.

I knew this place not long after I became blind.

The band members dedicated themselves to mastering music,

dreaming of becoming true artists.

They were the ones who recommended this place.

It’s the only place I want to visit when I go out.

You know,

the law distinguishes between those who showcase their talents and beggars,

but in reality, people still don’t care.

What do you think...

is the difference between normal people busking and blind people busking?

We give money to those who can see

because they perform well.

But we give money to the blind

because we feel pity for them.

We don’t even care

if they perform well or not.

That feeling,

I hate it the most.

May.

May, you’re awake?

How are you feeling?

May.

What happened?

Take it easy.

You were attacked and left unconscious on the side of the street.

Your girlfriend called the police for help.

No.

I meant, why can’t I see?

What?

Ton, I can’t see anything.

May, stay calm.

Ton.

May, take it easy.

Calm down.

May, calm down.

(My brain’s visual perception area was bruised.)

(I had brain bleeds.)

(Undergoing surgery could potentially affect other parts of the brain,

(leading to paralysis or a stroke.)

Oom?

May. It’s me.

Hello.

We came to visit you.

We who?

What? It’s us.

What’s wrong with you?

Us who?

Ann.

- Us who? - May, it’s us.

I thought you said she was blind.

Why can’t she remember anything now?

May, it’s Ploy.

- May, what’s the matter? - May, what’s wrong?

- Who are you? - May, what’s going on?

May?

May.

Who are you?

Who?

May, calm down.

May, take a deep breath.

I’ll call you a nurse.

My clear vision faded into a dim light,

just enough for me to tell if it was day or night.

At first, I waited.

I waited until I fully recovered.

But what I discovered...

was that you were gone.

I guess I must’ve been…

freaked out.

That must be why I left you.

My dad wanted me to go back and live in Korat.

Not only was my sight terrible,

but so was my life.

My life was hell.

But then I thought,

I have money,

I have knowledge,

and I have tomorrow.

I can be happy.

No universal design in this country?

I’ll fight for it.

The world doesn’t see the abilities of the disabled?

I’ll make them see.

I can do it.

There’s one thing I can’t do, though.

You're a smart girl.

You can do anything.

No.

I can't bear the thought that one day,

the looks of admiration people give me

will turn into looks filled with pity.

Funny, isn’t it?

I can’t even see them,

but I'm afraid of how they'll look at me.

What are you thinking?

About May.

I want to help her the way she helped me.

How did she help you?

Like I told you,

she gave me the courage to dream

and write.

I know that.

I just wanted to recheck,

in case it helped you think of a way.

It’s difficult.

I have no idea how I can help.

She’s pretty

and smart.

She’s perfect.

But from what I’ve heard,

I don’t think she needs help.

She needs to believe.

Make her believe in herself

the way you believe in her.

Make her see herself the way you see her.

Look at yourself.

You’re down bad.

What?

How annoying.

How’s your girlfriend doing anyway?

My ex, you mean?

Yeah, her.

I don’t know.

I don’t think it’s a good idea to talk to her now.

Let’s talk about you since you’re so in love.

Talking about me just kills the vibe.

There he comes.

What took you so long?

Where is Ben?

I tried,

but he refused to come.

Ma’am.

SOMSRI CHAN-IMNUAN

We came to pay you a visit. SOMSRI CHAN-IMNUAN

Live up there without any worries.

We will take care of Ben for you.

We are good kids now.

We stopped being motorpunks.

So don’t you worry.

You can rest in peace.

I can’t believe I’m spending my annual leave helping someone pack.

Your job is to maintain order and help citizens.

There are no days off from that.

That’s just something you made up.

Hey!

What?

I’m happy.

You’re smiling.

Now I can move to my new house without any worries.

This is good for you.

I, too, dream of owning a small house

with lots of plants.

You’re doing so well,

buying a house at such a young age.

I’ve heard that fortune tellers are rich.

You just proved it true.

Doctors treat the body.

Fortune tellers treat the heart.

Anyway,

I honestly don’t want to move anymore.

I want to stay on in this apartment.

My heart has perfectly healed.

You said you have no worries now.

You can go.

I don't want to be a burden to anyone.

It’s not worry anymore.

What makes me hesitate to leave

is jealousy.

I’m afraid that someone else might take this now-healthy heart.

I found it first.

It would be a huge shame

if someone else had it.

Stop it.

You’re crazy.

You can put it here.

Okay.

Heavy, isn’t it?

Thank you.

Yes, Ai?

Ploy’s number?

May’s friend?

We’re entering the room.

There are six tables in front of you.

On your left, there’s a line of bunting flags.

You can touch them.

There are blue and white flags,

so beautiful like a temple festival.

Have you been to one?

I worked on a flea market case before.

Did you win or lose?

Oh, I never lose.

Come on. Let’s go sit down.

Have a seat right here.

Ploy’s restaurant is similar to this one.

I got the full rundown on everything.

Around 20 people are attending.

There’s nothing to be afraid of.

Did you secretly talk to Ploy?

Not secretly.

Jan is friends with her on Facebook,

so that’s how we got in touch.

Jan and Pang, another friend of mine,

helped set up this place.

So dramatic.

Well, I wanted you to go.

And I wanted to go too.

I’d like to see Ploy’s dream that has you in it.

Did you think doing this would make me go?

Apparently not.

That’s why I took you here instead.

The band you like is here too.

But I didn’t invite them out of pity.

I invited them because they’re artists.

Do you remember...

the first time we met?

You kissed me.

And do you know

what kind of life it inspired me to live?

What kind?

(Don't be afraid of past heartaches you've had)

(Just hold my hand and don’t be sad)

(Step into a world that belongs to just us two)

(And see how wide it can open up for you)

(Leave behind the tears that used to fall)

(Rise and follow your heart's call)

(There’s beauty ahead, waiting for you to find)

(Just be brave and take this step with me tonight)

(Million stars are shining, casting light on us)

(Mountains and oceans filled with love and trust)

(Good or bad, where we are, it doesn’t matter)

(As long as you’re here with me now and forever)

(Somewhere only we know)

(Just take a look around and you will see)

(Fields of flowers blooming endlessly)

(Light up your heart)

(You’ll find the missing part, oh)

(Somewhere only we know)

(I'll be there with you)

(I'll be there with you)

(I'll be there with you)

(I'll be there with you)

(Million stars are shining, casting light on us)

(Mountains and oceans filled with love and trust)

(Good or bad, where we are, it doesn’t matter)

(As long as you’re here with me now and forever)

(Million stars are shining, casting light on us)

(Mountains and oceans filled with love and trust)

(Good or bad, where we are, it doesn’t matter)

(As long as you’re here with me now and forever)

(Somewhere only we know)

You made me realize that

everyone can be at their most beautiful

in the way they are and choose to live.

I really want to show people

how beautiful my girlfriend is.

You already sing so well.

But there sure will be a slow dance at Ploy’s party.

Have you practiced?

You’re amazing.

She cleared things up with her girlfriend

and had her friends clean up afterward.

What kind of person is my friend?

Based on what I see, you’re an Aries.

How do you know?

I’m a fortune teller.

Are you accurate?

Hm.

You are sweet and kind.

You like to keep things to yourself.

You don’t express or talk much.

You know that just by looking at me?

Otherwise, we wouldn’t be here taking down these bunting flags.

Then I can be a fortune teller too.

You’re quite strange.

Suspicious.

Me?

You are Oaboom’s close friend.

You were worried sick when she got injured.

Why are you helping Ai?

You could’ve just given her Ploy’s contact.

What are you thinking?

Here you go, Miss.

Thank you.

I’ll take it from here, Ms. Nid.

Yes, ma’am.

You’re seriously taking her to see your friends.

Aren’t you afraid the secret will be exposed?

I am.

Then why are you bringing her?

If you really want to go, I can take you.

No.

She said she wanted to show people how beautiful her girlfriend is.

If I didn’t go, I’d be so mean.

The old Oom, when your sight was perfect,

you never introduced her to anyone.

With the old Oom,

it felt like I loved her past self.

But with this Oom,

even though I can’t see,

I know she’s the one.

Are you sure you’re not mistaken again?

I’m sure.

The one I love…

is Ai-oon.

Whoa.

Are you sure I want me to drive this car?

This Oom is the only one I trust.

You’re the only one

I’d do this kind of thing for too.

(When will you tell her that you know she’s pretending to be Oaboom?)

(Tomorrow night.)

DETECTIVE CHAI

Yes, detective?

(Mr. Ton, the person you had me investigate is the one who harmed Ms. May.)

DR. TON

You cleaned up so fast and came back here so soon.

Did something happen?

I took you out all day.

It’s time I take care of you.

How does it feel?

Nice.

Don’t spoil me more than you already do.

What if one day I can’t live without you?

You’re witty.

That’s exactly what I want.

Here.

It’s my turn to take care of you.

And crash here.

Don’t go home.

Here.

Go ahead.

You planned this.

I think you’re the one who can’t live without me.

Without you,

who would take care of me?

Without me,

who would take care of you?

I guess that means...

we can’t live without each other.

There’s no reason for us to live without each other.

This is my dream.

Lying down while someone’s cleaning my face.

Does helping Ai-oon have anything to do with Oaboom?

You will find out one day.

This is Oom, my girlfriend.

I will fight anyone

who looks down on my girlfriend.

If I make her mine,

even if she knows the truth,

she won’t leave me again.

Tonight, I’m gonna make Ai-oon mine.

I love you, May.

I love…