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Can somebody tell me

the difference between gravity and gravitation?

Yes, Dexter Morabe?

Ma�am, gravity is the attractive force

that pulls any object towards the Earth�s center.

- How about gravitation? - Ma'am, it's the same thing.

So, you mean there�s no difference?

- Yes, Ms. Azenith Lalu? - Ma�am!

Unlike gravity, gravitation can either be attractive or repulsive.

It is the fundamental force that exists

between two objects that have mass,

it is directly proportional to the product of their masses

and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

That�s correct, Miss Lalu.

In today's time,

does a literary work need to be published in book form

to be considered a formal part of Philippine literature?

Do you have something to say, Azi?

Sir, when a literary work is published,

it receives formal recognition from its readers.

In this way,

it becomes a legitimate part of Philippine literature.

Do you wish to add to that, Dex?

Sir, nowadays, with the internet,

computers are more used instead of buying printed books.

These websites are considered the publishers

of modern Philippine literature.

Dex is correct! Good!

And f of x plus delta-x

is equal to f of x plus f-prime of x times delta-x,

plus f-prime of x times delta-x,

find the value of the square root of 10

to the nearest mixed fraction. Go!

Both of you got the correct answer:

Three and one-sixth.

But...

Azi finished first.

Dude!

What now?

Miss Top One beat you in the recitation again.

She just wrote her solution faster,

but our brains work at the same speed.

Oh... Our bro here really doesn�t want to lose.

Competitive!

But he still lost!

Babe, don�t do that!

Stop teasing Dex. Can�t you see he�s upset?

Babe, I brought you some snacks. Eat first.

Wow!

Well at least, when it comes to love, you�re ahead of Azi...

I don't think she�s ever had a boyfriend.

I bet she�s still a virgin...

- but she has a lot of medals! - Stop it already!

What?

Babe, do you want me to help you cool off?

So? Let�s go?

Cool off?

More like heat things up!

Babe, there's someone there!

There's no one there.

What did you say? You want to go to college abroad?

Yes, Ma...

That's why I'm asking for your permission now

before I submit my applications.

Also, I need parental consent on the forms.

But, dear, tuition fees are more expensive if you study abroad.

We might not afford those expenses.

Pa, I'll be applying for scholarships.

If I study in Japan, or Singapore,

the scholarship can cover even my living expenses,

so you won't have to worry about costs.

Is that so?

Well, go ahead and apply. Who knows, you might get lucky.

Why do you sound doubtful that our child will get a college scholarship?

She got into that private school because she's smart.

She was accepted as a scholar because she's always the first honor.

You really take after your papa, dear. Always Top One.

- Am I right, dear? - Top One when it comes to books.

But when it comes to life skills, Row Four.

At least our child here has the guts to study abroad

even while she's still a student.

And you?

If you had gone abroad to work, our life would�ve been better.

We might have even migrated.

But where are you now?

Still a supervisor?

While your colleagues at the company are now senior managers?

You're really weak! Lacking in ability!

- Why am I always the one you blame? - Who else?

You do nothing but blame me for everything!

Who else should I blame? Azi?

Bro, surely Azi is No Boyfriend Since Birth,

given she's a consistent honor student.

She has no distractions.

Unlike someone we know, right?

Always flirting around,

that's why he couldn't get past being Top Two.

True!

But seriously, bro.

If Azi loses focus on her studies,

you could overtake her in the rankings.

What if we find her a suitor?

But who?

Babe,

why don't you court Azi?

Are you crazy? Why me?

Are you suggesting these clowns?

Azi will definitely just ignore them.

That hurts!

And babe, if someone as handsome, and smart as you

gives her attention,

there's no way she won't feel flattered and be interested in you.

You know, Misia, stop it. You�re disgusting.

Dex, are you home?

Yes, mom.

Manang cooked dinner for you before we left.

She put it in the fridge, so just heat it in the microwave.

You go ahead and eat, don�t wait for us.

We�re helping your brother find a condo near his med school.

Okay?

Okay, mom.

Don�t forget to lock the front door before you go to bed.

We might come home late.

- Sure, mom. - Why do you sound out of breath?

- What are you doing? - I�m working out. Got to go.

Were you serious about your suggestion earlier, Misia?

That I should court Azi?

Of course.

Is it hard to do?

Wait...

I only said you should court her enough to distract her,

so you can outrank her in class.

But I�m not giving you permission

to fall in love with her, or even have sex with her.

Look, Dex...

you�re doing this for yourself�

and for us.

If you become the valedictorian of our class,

I�ll give you the best graduation gift

you can ever ask for.

What�s that?

I�ll let you put your Dex junior

in all of my holes�

Ma�am, what�s that?

Since the second semester is fast approaching,

you have to start working on your research,

or capstone projects, which are a requirement for graduation.

Being in the STEM strand, you can do research,

a feasibility, or comparative study,

or make an invention in line with science,

technology, engineering, or mathematics.

Then, Ma'am, what's the container for?

Calm down, okay? Don�t get too excited.

You are doing the project in pairs.

There are exactly the same amount of males and females in this class.

I�ve already written the names of the male students

and placed them in balls in this container.

I�ll ask the female students to pick a ball.

The name of the person in the ball will be her partner.

Is that clear?

- Yes, Ma�am! - Yes. Ma�am!

If there are no more questions, shall we start with you, Azi?

- And your partner is? - Dexter Morabe.

- Nice. - Dexter Morabe.

Ma�am, can I just work solo?

I can handle the project on my own. I don�t need a partner.

- Ma�am! - Oh!

- Ma'am! - Dex?

Ma�am, I can also do the project alone.

I don�t need a partner either.

Oh!

Quiet please...

Azi... Dex...

you two are supposed to be the model students in this class.

And you�re the ones not following the rules?

Rules are rules.

I�m sorry, but you have to learn to work together on a project.

And that goes for everyone.

- Understood? - Yes, Ma�am!

Hey! What the hell!

Why did you withdraw?

I was close.

I'm not enjoying it anymore.

It hurts!

What's your problem, anyway?

I got pissed off at Azi earlier.

The nerve of her to refuse to be my partner.

Does she think she's the only one capable of doing the project alone?

You shouldn't have let her get to you.

Can't you see?

This is your opportunity to get close to her and distract her.

Remember our agreement.

You�re not allowed to fall in love, or have sex with Azi Lalu.

Babe, I talked to our principal earlier.

I need to go to Canada with my parents for three weeks

for our permanent residency status.

The school allowed me to attend classes in hybrid mode while I�m there.

I�m gonna miss you...

But so you won�t miss me too much,

I'll leave you something to remember me by...

Ready for round two?

Perfect timing,

I haven't climaxed yet. I'll finish inside, okay?

Sure,

but you know which hole, right?

They're all equally hot...

Azi, wait!

What about our project?

Have you thought of a topic yet?

Not yet, but I'll handle everything.

You can just help me with the presentation.

I won't allow that. Do you think I'm a freeloader?

It's not like that.

It's just easier for me if I work alone.

Look, Azi...

we need to work together on this.

Are you uncomfortable around me?

How about...

Let's each come up with our own research topic,

then let's meet up next week.

Sound good?

Sure.

Damn, guys.

Azi really got some nerve.

She even said she'll do our project,

�for both of us.�

If she were a guy,

I would've punched her in the face long ago.

- That was insulting. - If I were you,

I would even kiss Azi.

Just imagine, no hassle with the project,

and high grades!

You�re really an idiot, you know that?

What if someone reports you to our teacher for not doing anything?

You won�t get to graduate then.

But she offered to do it all, didn't she?

It's on her.

Well, I�m different.

Bro...

I think you'll have a hard time cracking the code with Azi.

Sorry to tell you this, but you're just not on her level.

Hey, man, don't say that.

Don't you believe in Dex?

He's got this. He just needs to find the right password.

Nah!

Dex is screwed with Azi. Let's even bet on it.

Alright, how much?

Five grand if Dex gets Top One? Another five grand if he dates Azi?

- Call! - Put it here!

Would you two idiots just stop? You�re not helping!

Dex, your dad called earlier. He was asking about you.

He wants to know if you'll graduate as valedictorian.

He wants to come home to put the medal on you.

Shall I tell him to book a flight now in time for your graduation?

Mom, I�m not sure.

What do you mean you're not sure? About graduating?

No, mom...

I'm not sure if--

if I�m graduating at the top of my class.

Oh, Dex.

I hope you can assure your dad as soon as possible

so he can come home.

I�m sure he�ll be as proud of you as he is of your brother.

By the way, Manang and I are at your brother�s condo again.

We�re helping him fix his place before he starts med school.

There's food in the fridge. You know what to do.

See you later.

Okay, mom. Bye...

Hi, babe!

I miss you...

Do you miss me too?

I could really use some company right now.

Surely,

you miss this too...

Babe...

Suck on it... Please...

Pull it out, babe.

So I can hold it...

and lick it...

just like this...

You�re good.

No, you�re amazing!

Babe,

this is not our first time, right?

What if our research topic is

"Artificial Intelligence

and the Future of Philippine Education"?

Right?

It's very relevant nowadays, especially for Gen Z like us.

Here, it says,

"The quality between AI and human work can be distinguished

when most core curriculum classes

require critical thinking,

analysis, and reflection.� Right?

Look at you.

- What-- - I�m sorry!

Before we end this class,

let us give Azenith Lalu a round of applause

for remaining Top One for the whole Grade 12 level

at the end of the second quarter.

Congratulations, Azi!

Okay, take a break!

- Ma�am... - Yes?

I have a question regarding the lesson earlier.

You should worry, Dex.

Just two quarters left, and we're graduating.

If I were you,

you should consider giving up the valedictorian spot to Azi.

Yeah, bro. This isn't like a basketball game

where clutch time lasts just a few minutes or seconds.

This is the academics.

Bro, it�s not over till it�s over.

Why don't we push through with our bet?

Bro! He�s really confident!

Yeah, don�t you know? Dex is the man, y�all!

I�ll call. Five thousand bet, okay?

- Are you down? - I�m down!

It�s on!

What's this?

An apology.

And a peace offering too.

I'm sorry.

I know I shouldn't have done that.

Rest assured, it won't happen again.

Try it again,

and I won't hesitate to report you to the Principal.

Whoa!

I think we won�t be able to concentrate in doing our research project

here on campus.

Do you want to do it at my house? Let�s just try it....

Azi, feel at home!

You said you�re usually alone here? Where are your parents?

My dad works abroad.

He�s based in Europe.

While my mom is always with my older brother--

You have a sibling?

Yeah, there�s a big age gap between us.

He�s in med school now.

So, intelligence runs in your family.

My brother was valedictorian in elementary and high school.

He also graduated summa cum laude in college.

Meanwhile, I�m just...

Oh, wait! I'll just prepare some snacks.

You can go ahead upstairs. The study area is there.

Okay...

Are you done with your research?

So, why did you stop?

I wanted to ask you something. Can I?

- What is it? - What makes you excel in our academics?

I mean, don't you get tired?

It's simple. I need to graduate at the top of our class

to secure a college scholarship abroad.

Abroad? Why? There are plenty of good colleges here.

If I study in another country, I can find a job there after graduation.

I really have no plans of coming back here to the Philippines.

Huh? What about your parents?

They're the reason I want to leave.

I want to get away from them... escape.

I'm tired of my life here.

What about you, what's your motivation?

If I top our graduating class,

I hope my efforts would be recognized

by my parents.

I hope they�ll be proud of me like they are of my brother.

It feels like only my brother matters to them...

like he's their...

their only child...

Being smart is tough, isn�t it?

But I�m sure you wouldn�t want to be dumb.

- I have one more question. - What is it?

Did you catch Misia and me at the library before?

You watched us, didn�t you?

Did you enjoy what you saw?

Hey! What�s that you�re watching?

- Nothing! - What nothing?

What is it?

- Let me see! Give it to me! - It�s nothing!

What's this?

Misia, how could you do that?

I don't need your explanation!

You know what? We�re done!

I don't want to see you anymore!

Let�s continue the project on another day.

You should rest for now.

You had a rough day. I'll just go home.

Can you stay a little longer?

Just be with me for a while� please?

Can I ask you something?

I know Misia is your girlfriend, but...

do you really love her?

I wouldn't be this upset if I didn't love her, right?

Maybe it's just your ego that's hurt, and not really your heart?

Because even though you're her boyfriend,

who�s good-looking,

who comes from a well-off family, and, most importantly, is smart...

But she still went for someone else.

Your ego can't accept that.

That's why if I get into a relationship,

I'll look for someone who's my equal.

Someone who can match me in every way.

So there won't be any imbalance between us.

I hope you do the same.

Because you deserve somebody better than Misia...

Much, much better...

Oh, sorry, Dex. I fell asleep.

Where were we?

It�s okay, Azi. You look exhausted...

You should take a rest.

Surprise, babe! I�m back!

What are you doing here?

Of course, I missed you. Didn�t you miss me?

Really? You missed me?

I don�t think so.

Babe, come on, I�m sorry!

I missed you so much that I just had to find a proxy for you there.

That�s all it was.

Besides, he didn�t even get to penetrate all my holes.

But for you, I�m ready to let you in all my holes.

If you want, we can do it here and now...

Didn�t I tell you we�re done?

Babe, are you serious? You�re joking, right?

Just please...

Get out now!

Class, at the end of the Third Quarter,

I�m happy to announce that we have a new...

Top One in the whole Grade 12 level.

In the person of Dexter Morabe!

A round of applause, please.

- Congratulations! - Bro!

Okay. Good day, class!

[background chatter]

You�re really great, bro!

Can you believe it, man?

Uh, Dex, congratulations!

But there�s still one quarter left before graduation,

so don�t get too comfortable.

The goal line is still far away.

May the best student finish at the top.

If you say so. Thanks, Azi.

Bro, it�s a miracle she congratulated you...

What�s up with that?

Yeah, bro. What�s up with that...

- Damn, bro, really? - No way!

Damn, Dex. You�re the man!

You�re the man, bro! So, what now?

You lost the bet to Dex and me.

Azi, aren�t you worried

that Dex has overtaken you in the rankings?

He put in the effort to get there, so he deserves it.

Did he put in the effort, or did you slack off?

Did you know Dex�s friends bet

that he could overtake you in the rankings by courting and distracting you?

- In fact, I was the one who suggested it. - My god, Misia.

How low can you go?

You�re really trying to ruin Dex to me

after he broke up with you?

And he replaced me with you? Why? What do you have that I don�t?

What can you do that I can�t?

Do you really want to know?

Yes, show me.

Prove that you�re better than me.

That you deserve Dex more than I do.

You're really asking for it, huh?

I�ll ask my friends to add some computer graphics

to our audiovisual presentation, and then we�re done.

I�ll take care of printing and bookbinding the research paper.

I hope we get the highest grade.

It's possible.

That�s what all our teachers and classmates expect from us,

so I hope we do.

Is something wrong?

Not really. It�s just... Misia talked to me.

Is it true that you and your friends made a bet on me?

Answer me.

Did you really love me?

Or did you just use me?

I just used you.

Look at me and say it.

Did you love me, or did you just use me?

I just used you!

Oh, Azi!

You came right in time,

come join us for dinner.

Hey, Azi!

Change your clothes quickly and come down here.

What's going on with your daughter?

Leave her be. Graduation is near,

- she might be stressed with school work. - Stress? What stress?

Azi, come down here!

Stupid!

You�re so stupid, Azi!

You let yourself be fooled,

be used by a guy?

How could you be so dumb, Azi?

So stupid!

So, so stupid!

You know, Azi...

I admire you...

because you know exactly what you want in life.

You know how to love yourself,

and because of that, you also know how to love others.

As for me...

I just know I need to succeed just for my parents.

What if I can't achieve this? Would they still love me?

I haven't experienced being loved by someone else,

so I don't know how to love others either.

So when you asked me if I loved you, or just used you,

I really didn't know how to answer.

I don't want to tell you that I love you when I'm not sure

if what I feel for you is love.

I'm afraid of making a mistake because it might blow up in my face.

And if that happens,

I don't want you to get hurt.

So it's better if you just stay away from me.

And that�s the reason why I said that I only used you.

Azi, Dex, congratulations on your research project

on AI and the Future of Philippine Education.

Job well done!

- Thank you, ma'am. - Thank you, ma'am.

And good luck to both of you.

I know you both deserve to be the class valedictorian,

but we can only select one,

so may the best student win.

- Thank you, Ma�am. - Thank you, Ma�am.

Azi, wait...

I just want to tell you something...

I wanted to apologize to you.

It's not necessary anymore. I also have faults.

I allowed myself to be vulnerable.

Lesson learned. Then we move on.

That's how it is.

Is that so?

Do you have anything else to say?

Nothing more.

In that case... see you at the graduation rites.

Like Ma�am said, may the best one win.

Congratulations, Miss Valedictorian.

Thank you.

And congratulations to you too, Mr. Salutatorian.

- Did your parents make it? - It's just my mom and my brother.

They went back to the car already. I stayed behind to greet you.

Where are you heading for college?

I got accepted to a tech university in Singapore on a full scholarship.

I'll be taking general subjects first.

I'll decide on my specialization later.

How about you?

I got into the double-degree program

in engineering and entrepreneurship at a state university.

Also on a full scholarship, of course.

Dex, thank you.

Because of you, I've come to know myself better.

Azi, thank you too.

I've learned so much about life from you.

- Good luck. - Good luck.