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This is me and Luna.

Just friends, hanging out.

You're not gonna believe how we ended up in a relationship.

If you can even call it that.

Look at this.

Even when she was crying over her boyfriend,

she still managed to take ten selfies.

Wow, I really don’t understand why you need to take pictures while crying. Right?

Here, I'll give her a sad-react.

- Luna? - Hmm?

Have you ever had a boyfriend before?

Look, I see him bonding with plants more often than with people.

Such a waste, he’s cute, but kind of weird.

Oh, did you know I once saw him at the plaza, selling flowers?

Are they poor?

Come on, maybe he’s just doing a side hustle.

Hey, what are you guys standing up here for?

Go get the other paint from the stockroom.

Ah, okay, okay.

You can go ahead first in the studio.

We’ll just follow later.

- Okay. - Bye!

Your head is full of gossip.

You know too much!

If you need to go home already...

Is it okay if I go ahead?

We have a family dinner.

Oh, I’ll go with you. There aren’t many jeepneys going to our place at night.

It’s fine, I can handle this. Go on, head home.

See, Luna, this is why even if you’re just in Grade 11,

you were chosen as President of the Artist Guild.

Stop flattering me. I know you’re all eager to go home.

- Bye, Luna! - Are you sure you can handle it?

- Take care! - Hey, just take it already.

Do it.

Let's go.

This leftover is for you, Sir Dan.

Give it to your wife.

Wow, perfect, Raffy!

It’s our wedding anniversary tomorrow.

- Really? - Mhmm!

Happy Anniversary!

Thanks, it’s beautiful!

Wait, don’t you have someone to give flowers to,

like a girlfriend or someone you’re courting?

Not yet.

I’m not ready for that.

That’s boring.

Sir,

- Hm? - do you have a key to the auditorium?

Luna?

Why are you still here? I thought you all went home.

I still have something to finish.

Can I borrow the key? I’ll prep the stage for tomorrow.

Is that so?

Wait a sec.

Isn’t Raffy your classmate?

- Since grade 7. - Raffy,

hand this to Luna.

Raffy, go with Luna, so she can finish up faster.

Oh, I got it, Sir Dan. I can handle it.

It’s hard to do it all alone, though. So go with her. Raffy, go with her.

Because I can’t leave my post either.

Of course, I’m a professional, right?

I'm being paid above minimum, right?

Go on.

Oh!

What the hell!

You need help?

Why are you still at school at this hour?

The gate at home is locked.

You're not allowed to knock?

- Ugh! - I’ll do it.

Let me help you.

Can you not touch me?

Sorry, I'm so sorry.

You know what, I’ll just give you something to do

so you’re not just standing guard like a dog there.

- Here, peel the back - Alright.

off that double-sided tape.

All of this?

Obviously.

Okay.

There, give me the A.

Give me, give me the E.

Next, hand me the A.

Where do you go home to?

Let’s go together if we’re on the same way.

I can’t go home at this hour.

I’ll just stay overnight here.

So you’ll go straight to class like that?

No shower? No brushing your teeth?

Do I smell?

Here. There’s a shower at the Artist Guild studio.

Complete toiletries. You can take a bath there.

Really?

Just don’t use our toothbrushes, okay?

There’s mouthwash there if you need to rinse.

Just return the key to me tomorrow.

Wow! Fresh from a shower, huh.

You’re early.

The pandesal at the bakery near us runs out fast.

I left early so I wouldn’t miss out. Have you had breakfast?

I don’t...

- Eat this while it's still hot. - I don’t eat breakfast.

Hmm!

Did you see the viral video of Cathy and Arnold?

- The ones from 9-Banahaw? - Not yet.

Watch it.

Cassy, I really, really like you.

Maybe you only see me as a best friend, but for me, it’s more than that.

So from now on, I want us to be more than best friends.

Right?

Arnold, I've waited for that from you for so long.

You get giddy over that?

Hmm! Gross!

No, I don’t! It’s super cringe.

Then why do you look like that?

I was just laughing.

Like you said.

Gross.

Super gross.

Hmm! Is that yours?

I just picked it earlier.

I’ll replant it at home.

Do you want it?

It’s yours.

What will I do with that?

I don’t know.

Put it in a flower vase at your house?

Or something?

Anyway, if you don’t want it, it’s fine.

[girls chattering]

Hey! Here!

Hey, share some pandesal!

- Where’s that from? - From me! I bought it at the bakery.

I thought you made it.

- Come on, sis! Then don't eat it! - Don't eat!

- Don't eat it! - Alright then! You guys eat it all!

Are they paying you here?

And does this count as extracurricular?

Nobody’s maintaining it.

What a waste.

Also,

I’m really into plants. Especially flowers.

Why?

They remind me of my parents.

They were floral arrangers, like that?

Maintaining the garden at home has always been how we bonded as a family.

So ever since they died,

it’s been neglected.

Sorry.

Here.

What’s that?

A flower. For you.

Yes, I know. What I mean is...

What for?

Nothing. I just wanted to give you something.

Hmm.

Ta-da!

You colored it?

Mhm!

If you soak the stem of a white rose in water with blue dye,

the petals absorb the color.

Nice!

Try another color next time.

That’s yours.

Huh?

That’s yours now.

I gave them to you as a gift.

Yeah.

And now, they’re yours again.

Look at this.

Even when she was crying over her boyfriend,

she still managed to take ten selfies.

Wow, I really don’t get why you’d take a picture of yourself crying. Right?

Here, I'll give her a sad react.

- Luna? - Hmm?

Have you ever had a boyfriend before?

Are you going to court me?

Can I?

Do we really have to go through courting?

Gross.

Let’s just be together already.

Are you serious?

You're not going to add “just kidding” at the end of your sentence?

Yeah.

But,

this is my only condition, Raffy.

How we are with each other now, let’s just stay like this.

Chill.

No drama, nothing—

Gross?

Exactly.

Understood?

Ma’am, yes ma’am!

Yeah, I’m happy that we’re together now.

But she didn’t even make me work hard for it before saying yes.

So, what’s the problem?

I kinda wish she did.

I’ve never experienced courting someone.

Just because she said yes doesn’t mean you should stop courting her.

You know what, Raffy?

Every day God made,

I treat as another opportunity to show and make my wife feel how much I love her.

So if you want to do something to make Luna feel

that she’s special to you,

just do it.

Well, that’s the problem, Sir Dan.

She doesn’t like that.

It’s like...

she has a wall.

She’s just not used to it.

As time goes on,

the wall will come down.

I’m not weight conscious, okay?

But when I weighed myself earlier at the clinic,

I was three kilos lighter compared to last month.

- Congrats! - Mhmm!

And because of that...

There was a surprise quiz and I got a perfect score.

I just relied on stock knowledge but bam!

Wow, 30 out of 30! Look!

Good job!

What’s that for?

We’ve been together for two months.

Hmm!

For you.

I made it.

Have a look!

A coaster.

Made from resin. I made it.

Oh!

Hmm.

You can put this in your locker so it smells nice.

And then,

hmm,

bookmarks.

I made them too.

Why do you keep returning everything I give you?

Uh...

Well, you gave them to me. So, they’re mine.

And because they’re mine, I have the right to do whatever I want with them.

And what I want is to gift them back to you with my artistic touch.

Are we good with that?

You don’t have to do that.

I’m not expecting anything in return.

You too, Raffy.

You don’t need to give me flowers.

To be honest, it’s kind of...

- Kind of gross. - Gross?

What’s so gross about that?

I just want to make you feel special

by giving you flowers that I grew and took care of myself.

You really don’t have to do that!

Luna, I want to!

Our agreement was to keep things chill. So, why?

Because I love you!

Ma, I’m busy. Can you call later?

You're here?

At school? Why?

Ma!

Hon,

do you have a thousand pesos? I just have somewhere to go to.

Where?

A friend’s birthday.

Where exactly? Why would the fare cost a thousand pesos?

In Bulacan.

Bulacan?

You’re going to see that guy again, aren’t you?

You said you were done with him. He’s just milking you for money, Ma.

I also have the right

to be happy.

Since the day that I gave birth to you,

my life lost its happiness.

I’m tired.

I’m so sick of raising you.

Just give me your cellphone,

- I’ll pawn it. - No way.

No way!

I bought that!

That’s my cellphone!

Sell your own cellphone!

- Give it to me! - What’s wrong with you, Ma? This is mine!

You and your aunt meddle too much.

Why don’t you live together, since you’re both so nosy!

Luna?

Are you okay?

Why?

Do you think I’m pitiful?

Do you think I’m sad?

I’m used to my mom’s craziness, so stop looking at me like that.

It's okay.

It's okay.

This is my stop. Take care.

Who else is with you there?

No one.

Your dad? Is he not there?

I don’t have a father.

Don’t you have other relatives you can stay with?

It’s not my first time being left alone at home.

My mom goes out more than I do.

Alright, bye now.

I’ll keep you company.

If that’s okay with you.

Is there any food in the fridge?

I can cook something for you.

I don’t know. Just check.

Do you want something in particular?

Anything, up to you.

Oh, by the way.

While you don’t have a phone,

you can use mine.

I got it unlocked already.

What, so I could go through your inbox?

I have nothing to hide.

I’m a good boy.

Raffy,

do you really love me?

Of course I love you!

What’s on your mind?

Do you really love me, or am I just your distraction?

Distraction from what?

From your life issues.

You don’t want to go home, right?

- It’s not that I don’t want to. - Sir Dan already told me, Raffy.

You sell flowers every night

because you don’t want to ask your siblings for allowance.

You’d rather stay late at school than go home

because you don’t want to bother them.

Maybe I’m just your distraction because you can’t face your own problems?

How about me?

Am I just your distraction from your life's problems?

Yeah.

Whatever you can give me,

I’ll take it.

What?

It’s okay with me if you only see me as a distraction.

At least,

I serve a purpose in your life.

Loser!

Do you hear yourself, huh?

That’s literally gross!

You’re making an effort for me but it’s okay that you get nothing back?

You’re content with that?

Why don't you demand, Raffy! Ask for more!

Tell me, "Luna, you’re so dry! Can you at least match my efforts?" Or maybe,

"Luna, if you really love me, why are you afraid to show it?" Like that!

I don't want to.

Why?

Because I don’t want to lose you.

I’m already happy with what you're giving.

That’s better than nothing.

You’re so weak.

Be straight with me.

I don’t have parents anymore, Luna.

It’s been ten years.

My older sister and brother

have their own lives.

I’m sure they just want me to finish high school

so I won’t be their responsibility anymore.

And if you ask me,

that’s what I want too.

I don’t want to be a burden to them.

You know I despise going home?

Because that’s how I feel whenever I’m home.

A burden!

You’re the only reason I don’t feel alone.

And should I gamble that?

By demanding more from you?

Luna, I don’t care if you can’t reciprocate my efforts.

If I’m just your distraction from your life’s crap, then fine!

I’m consenting to this!

Get changed.

Take me to your house.

Why?

Why do they lock it when they know you’re not home yet?

Here’s the thing— They’re already asleep by 6 PM,

because they have to wake up at 3 AM for their work at the airport.

And since I usually come home late,

they lock the gate before going to bed for safety.

And you don’t have a key because?

I misplaced it?

Then why didn’t you have a duplicate made?

I don’t want to bother them.

This gate is creaky when you open it.

And...

when I get inside, I still have to knock on the front door,

which is locked from the inside.

I don’t want to wake them up.

Actually, I used to wait outside here until 3 AM,

then I realized that it’s better to kill time at school

chatting with Sir Dan.

What?

Luna, what are you doing?

A demo to show you how small your problem is.

Stay there!

Hey, stop!

Luna!

Luna, what are you doing?

Luna! Luna, stop! What are you doing? Stop!

What?

What are you talking about? I don't understand you! If I fall down from here...

What the heck, Raf! Do you know what time is it? It’s eleven already!

Sorry, Kris.

Good evening.

Who are you?

I’m Raffy’s girlfriend.

Well, your brother lost his gate key.

Why didn’t you duplicate mine and Bry's keys?

Right? That’s exactly what I told him.

You're selling flowers on the street?

But Bry and I already give you allowance.

Is it not enough?

Sometimes.

Especially when I need to buy things for school requirements.

Why didn’t you say so?

I don’t want to be a burden, Bry.

Ever since Mom and Dad died, I saw how hard the two of you worked.

And you two sacrificed a lot,

just so we could get by.

But,

I started to feel invisible here at home.

Often,

when I get home,

the gate is already locked.

Then, there’s no food.

But I get it. You’re busy. Tired.

It would be so needy and ungrateful of me to demand attention.

When you’re the ones supporting me.

But,

I promise,

Bry, Kris,

I will study well,

and I will finish high school as soon as possible,

so you won’t have to take care of me anymore.

Raf,

Raf, you’re not a burden to us.

Get it?

We’re family here.

And no matter what happens,

you will always be our baby brother.

Okay?

Sorry, okay?

If we ever made you feel invisible,

we didn’t mean to.

♪ Remember yesterday, ♪

♪ as twilight falls, ♪

♪ ride along with the crashing waves.

♪ When the world won’t go your way, ♪

♪ pause and look back. ♪

♪ Come on, dance and jump, ♪

♪ make it a memory. ♪

No pandesal?

I already ate at home.

You?

No flowers?

Just kidding.

How’s your mom?

She’s in Bulacan.

I’ll stay at my aunt’s place while she’s away.

Raffy...

Can we talk later?

About what?

About...

us.

What do you want?

Holding hands? Couple pics on social media?

A kiss?

I don’t want to be too demanding.

That’s why we’re talking, right?

Tell me directly, what do you want from me as your girlfriend.

And don’t be afraid to be honest,

because just because you ask doesn’t mean I’ll give it.

If I can’t give it, or can’t give it fully, I’ll tell you.

How about...

holding hands?

In public?

Okay.

How about...

I’ll change my profile pictures on social media?

I’ll put our picture together.

Ew! Gross.

But if you want to post videos or pictures of us together,

like on your feed or in your story, go ahead.

Even if it’s set to public?

Hmm.

Okay.

Hmm.

How about...

a kiss in public?

Even just on the cheek. Even just on the cheek.

Just keep it low key.

I don’t want too much attention.

Okay.

But, if...

a kiss in private,

I won’t refuse.

Hold on.

Do that again! Do that again!

- What? - Can I have one more?

- No! - Too fast, Luna.

- That’s enough! - One more, Luna! One more, please!

- No, that’s enough! - That was too quick!

♪ That will work with the way you look at me, ♪

Are you ready for the hard launch?

♪ Do you know, I still think of those nights ♪

Ready.

♪ when we lay side by side. ♪

♪ Oh, my only wish ♪

♪ even if it’s just in dreams. ♪

♪ Oh, I’ll take this as a chance to give you all the time that you need, oh. ♪

♪ Beloved, oh, how wonderful it is to love you. ♪

♪ I will wait for your return, and I will accept you. ♪

♪ Oh, beloved, ♪

♪ oh, how wonderful it is to love you. ♪

- Luna! - You go ahead.

Huh?

I said, you can go home.

Why?

Are we done? Let's finish up first.

Or,

you can all go home now. I’ll finish up in here.

Come on!

Just admit it, you and Raffy just want the studio to yourselves.

- You’re unbelievable! - Look at her eyes!

But seriously, Luna.

You often send us home early even if the work isn’t finished.

So as payback,

we’ll send you home early this time.

- Right? - Right!

- Bye! - Bye!

- Go home! - Raffy, take her home.

- Raffy! - Wait a sec.

Let's go! Let’s ride shotgun. Hurry!

Give me a kiss!

Give me a kiss!

That's a lot!

- My turn! - Okay, fine.

♪ I will wait for your return, ♪

Go Raffy, shoot that. Shoot it, Raffy! Let’s go, Raffy!

Go Raffy, shoot that. Shoot it!

Go Raffy!

I love you, Raffy!

I wasn’t wrong about you!

That's really just like you.

Was I good?

My boyfriend’s an athlete, and he didn’t even tell me.

Surprise!

- Congrats! - Oh, I’m sweaty, I’m sweaty.

It’s okay, I don’t care.

- Alright then. - Mhm!

- Really, huh, I warned you! - Mhm!

What?

Hey!

Don’t tell me all of that is for me.

Nope! I’ll sell it.

But I thought Kris didn’t want you to.

I’m raising money to buy you a phone.

What?

Is it okay if it’s just a cheap one?

I found one online.

Secondhand, only five thousand.

It’s not much, but at least you can use social media.

To take videos or pictures.

You just want me to call you with that.

That too.

But seriously, Raffy,

you don’t have to do this.

It’s fine,

this is practice for me.

Practice for what?

For when we get married.

I need to learn how to provide for my wife.

You’re too much!

- Flowers! - Flowers!

Flowers here!

- For your wife! Or for your girlfriend! - Wow!

Or for your parents! For your grandparents! For anyone you love in life!

Or even if you don’t love them! And you just want to suck up!

We should break up.

This is Luna and me

when we decided to end things.

Or should I say,

when she decided to end things,

unilaterally.

Why?

Alright, class!

Who will represent 11-Alitaptap in the lakan and lakambini of

Dalisay High?

Okay, guys, guys, listen.

Okay, I have a suggestion as your class president.

For lakan,

no other than...

Raffy Murillo!

[applauding, cheering]

Okay, quiet, quiet!

For lakambini…

Sydney Bengco!

[applauding, cheering]

Well, Ma'am,

I’m honored.

But, I’ll have to consult with my parents first.

That's alright Ma'am. Her parents are supportive when it comes to pageants.

Yes?

I volunteer.

I already told Bry and Kris.

They can't promise to come to the pageant because they have work,

but they said if I need to buy anything,

like a props or costume, they're willing to support.

Luna,

are you sure?

About what?

About the pageant.

Of course.

You think I can’t win?

That’s not what I meant.

I just didn’t think you’re the type to join something like that.

You too.

Fair enough.

But if that’s what you want,

I’ll support you 100%.

- Let’s take a picture. - Let's go.

Not to be crabby, okay?

But...

it’s unlikely Luna will win the pageant.

How about you, Tim?

Who’s your representative from 11-Gamu-gamo for lakambini?

Zoey, of course.

- Huh? - Really?

- Zoey? As in Zoey Palomares? - No way...

Yeah, I have a crush on her.

It’s over, girl! Alitaptap’s really going to lose.

Guys,

I don’t know what got into Luna’s head.

Does she think she’s prettier than Sydney?

Hey, that’s harsh.

How many of you are in class?

Not one of you objected when she volunteered?

What did you want us to say?

"Hey, Luna! Girl! Don’t compete anymore, you’re not going to win anyway."

Really?

I don’t get them.

Guys, guys.

Isn’t it obvious?

She volunteered because of Raffy.

She doesn’t want to be apart from her boyfriend.

So clingy, right?

She thinks one of the other candidates will steal Raffy?

Yes.

Or...

maybe she’s scared

that Raffy might win.

She’ll be left behind.

Good point, good point.

Like people will say—

"Oh,"

"Raffy’s too handsome for Luna."

Raffy should find someone who matches him.

What if it were you instead?

Wow, you’re so mean to Luna!

[overlapping chatter]

Are you guys done?

- Luna... - Um...

We're not yet finished but we're almost there!

We only have this left.

Okay, fine, I’ll help you. But...

I’ll leave right after, okay? We have rehearsals at six.

- Alright, let’s go. - Five, six, seven, eight, and two.

And chest. And a one, two, three, four.

And a one, two, three.

And slide. And a one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

And a one, two, three, four, then, pose.

What’s that, Cabigting?

Are you up for this?

Sorry, sir.

You need help?

From the top!

You know what I’m thinking for the sportswear portion?

I’ll wear something equestrian, or maybe a racer outfit.

What do you think?

- That's cool! - Right?

It gives off that lady boss vibe.

Hey! This one!

It suits you.

Like a Cristiano Ronaldo look.

We’ll just find matching high socks and shorts.

Actually,

- Norwin and I were thinking… - Hmm?

To make it unique,

I’ll do fire dancing for the sportswear. Polynesian vibe.

With glow-in-the-dark henna tattoos on my legs, arms, and chest.

Chest?

So you’ll go topless?

Yeah, like Maui in Moana.

- And with accessories— - No, I don’t like it,

that’s too revealing.

Just wear a basketball jersey, since you’re a basketball player anyway.

But we already started practicing the fire dancing.

I said I don’t want that.

You should’ve asked me first, right?

You’re the only one allowed to touch my body.

Anyone else can only look.

No.

Candidate number whatever is Raffy Murillo!

Good evening, wonderful people of Don Anselmo Dalisay High!

I am the Lakan representing Grade 11-Alitaptap.

Rafael Xavier A. Murillo!

Candidate number something, Luna Cabigting!

Good evening, Dalisay High!

I’m Maria Luna P. Cabigting. The...

the Lakambini of 11-Alitaptap!

Wait. Hold on. Do this for me real quick. Just like this.

Smile.

Walk. One, two. Push. Like that!

Candidate number whatever, I’m the Lakambini of 11-Alitaptap, Luna Cabigting!

What was that?

Why add that extra move? I’ve never seen a contestant do that ever.

No, just try it so we’ll know if you can do it.

I don’t want to.

Gross, Norwin, why are you forcing me?

Because we’re at a disadvantage with you!

You need to catch the judges attention so they’ll remember you.

Because real talk, Luna,

compared to your competitors,

you are forgettable!

And you think those little shoulder moves will help?

That is why we need to try, right?

Why did you even volunteer in the first place?

- Sydney didn’t want to, right? - She did want to!

She wanted to, sis.

But you jumped ahead of her.

Didn’t she say she just had to ask her parents’ permission?

Crazy.

- Luna! - What?

Luna, you don’t have to do this pageant if it’s hard for you.

- You agree with Norwin, don’t you? - Huh?

Damn it, Raf!

He was trash-talking me, and you didn’t do anything!

You didn’t say a word, you didn’t even stop him!

You didn’t defend me

because you also think I don’t stand a chance in this pageant!

Luna, in my eyes, you’re the most beautiful girl in the world!

But I’m not the judges, and I’m not all of Dalisay High!

And I also don’t know what you want me to say to Norwin.

But answer me this,

why did you even volunteer for this pageant?

Are you jealous?

Or are you afraid I might develop feelings for other candidates?

Damn it, Luna! I’m not like that!

But if you’re not comfortable,

fine,

- I’ll just back out of the pageant. - Don't.

Don't.

You were right about everything you said.

Okay, class.

Since Miss Cabigting backed out of the pageant,

she will be replaced by none other than Miss Bengco!

Luna!

Can I come in?

Luna, wait! Let’s just talk, please!

Luna, wait!

Just wait a second! The door’s locked!

Come on! Come in already!

Come in!

Let's break up.

Why?

Luna, I demand you to tell me why!

Answer me!

Congrats.

So you’ve learned how to demand.

You now know what you deserve.

But why?

Did I do something?

Is this about Norwin?

Before us, I was fine on my own.

But now look,

I’m like a leech clinging to you all the time.

That’s the kind of person I became since we got together.

I don’t think I like it anymore.

Do you want us to just go back to being low-key?

That’s fine with me.

But you’re not okay with that.

It’s obvious in you. You were happier when we went public.

But I’m the one struggling.

I keep thinking.

Am I doing enough as your girlfriend?

Am I right? Am I lacking?

I’m becoming toxic.

Gross. I don’t want this anymore! I don’t want this.

So that’s it?

What about me?

There!

That’s right.

Think about yourself.

What about you?

But I can’t answer that.

Because I don’t even know what to do with myself.

I love you so much.

So the next time you get a girlfriend,

don’t choose someone crazy like me, okay?

And don’t settle for scraps.

Because you deserve more than that.

Honestly, I don’t deserve your love.

It’s too...

Too pure.

You deserve love, Luna.

Remember that.

I hope someday I can say that to myself.

It’s really over, Sir Dan.

We haven’t spoken since we broke up.

Why?

Are you two fighting?

Not really.

But it feels like

it’s for the best.

Because...

if we start talking again,

our feelings might come back

and we’ll return to the same problems.

Whatever those were.

You don’t know what the problem was?

To be honest, I don’t.

I got tired of thinking about it.

It is what it is, I guess.

Murillo!

Idiot.

Sorry, sir.

Hey Raffy,

isn’t the pageant coming up soon?

Aren’t you going to diet, or work out?

I just want it to be over.

I don’t care if...

if I win or lose anymore.

- Ow! - Hey, Raffy!

Get your act together.

Always remember,

in everything you take on in life,

you should always give 100 percent.

Not join something only to lose heart now.

What’s that?

I’m really not going to win, Sir Dan.

Promise!

By contestant number two, I’ve already lost.

He’s got eight-pack abs. Look at me!

And he’s really good at answering questions.

His talent is flipping like Carlos Yulo.

You know what’s more important than winning, Raffy?

It’s the kind of person you become in the process of achieving success.

Hey guys, I'm so sorry.

And now, the candidates for Lakan and Lakambini of Dalisay High!

Good evening, wonderful people of Don Anselmo Dalisay High School!

I am the Lakan representing Grade 11-Alitaptap—

Rafael Xavier A. Murillo!

Candidate number one….

If there is one important lesson you have learned from joining this pageant,

which you would like to share with your fellow students...

what would it be? You have 30 seconds.

Thank you for that meaningful question.

The lesson I would like to share with everyone is,

in the process of reaching our dreams,

who we become along the journey

is more important than whether we win or not.

Yes, I gave this pageant my all.

But what I’ve become on this voyage—

a more courageous man, a more responsible student,

and a persevering person…

matters more than any title.

Class! Class!

Just one more school year and you’ll graduate senior high.

Okay, do your best, alright?

College is a different battleground.

Okay, you guys can have your break.

Go on, eat lunch!

Excuse me, ma’am. Miss Principal is calling for Raffy Murillo.

Take that off. Move it over there.

This summer, we are going to construct a bust of our founder here in the school.

Why did you call for me, ma'am?

Well, one of the school guards told me that

you’ve been taking care of the flowers here as if they were your own.

I’d like to thank you for that.

As a token of my appreciation,

I would like to help you relocate some of the flowers to your home.

But only if you want.

Some, okay. Just some. Not all.

Let me help you.

If you have something to say, just say it.

You keep sneaking glances, you’ll get a stye.

I want us to get back together.

Raffy...

This is probably the last time we’ll see each other.

Huh? Why?

I’m stopping school for now. My mom and I don’t have enough funds.

I’ll help you, we’ll do fundraising again. Like before!

No need.

No, seriously, Luna!

I got you!

I’ll borrow from Kris.

Raffy, I’m not your responsibility.

Besides, money isn’t the only problem.

I’ve decided to follow my mom to the province.

I heard her boyfriend there has been hurting her, she needs me.

So...

do well next school year, okay?

And...

prepare your speech.

For sure, you’ll have a farewell walk at the next Lakan and Lakambini.

If you allow me to be your student council president,

I will fight for safe spaces where we can talk about our mental health without shame.

And I will push for a support system

that not only lectures,

but listens.

I’ll take care of this. Just handle the photocopies.

Oh, okay. Okay.

That’s all, sir?

Just eight copies.

Eight?

Let’s go, touch the line, guys!

Touch the line, guys!

Let's go!

Ma'am, is our order ready? Please toast it.

Reminder, everyone, right minus wrong.

If you are caught cheating, you will be expelled.

That was fast!

Quiet!

♪ Remember yesterday, ♪

♪ as twilight falls, ♪

Louder!

♪ pause and look back. ♪

♪ When the world won’t go your way, ♪

♪ pause and look back. ♪

♪ Come on, dance and jump, ♪

♪ make it a memory. ♪

Okay.

Calling the attention of the following students,

when your name is called, come forward.

Amoroso. Bengco. Bocton. Foronda.

Galura. Guidote. Ignacio. Labrador.

Magbag. Montefalco. Murillo. And Tinio.

Ahh. Why, ma’am?

In your batch, only you twelve…

Passed the exam for PRU!

One of the most prestigious colleges in the Philippines!

Congratulations!

Damn you!

I have nothing, Jimboy.

Nothing.

Ah, but you can afford a pedicure?

I bragged to my friends that I’d treat them,

and now you're saying you have nothing?

You're going to embarrass me?

I’ll find a way. I'll borrow money.

Damn you!

Damn you!

I’ll call the cops if you don’t stop.

You too!

You’ve been freeloading here for so long.

You contribute nothing!

That's my whole salary this month, that should shut you up.

Clean the bathroom before you go to sleep!

Why did you even come along?

You should’ve just stayed with your aunt.

If I weren’t here, you might’ve ended up a dead already.

Let's go.

♪ Remember yesterday, ♪

♪ as twilight falls, ♪

♪ ride along with the crashing waves. ♪

♪ When the world won’t go your way, ♪

♪ pause and look back. ♪

♪ Come on, dance and jump, ♪

♪ make it a memory. ♪

Bry, I’m already at the boarding house.

Okay, if you need anything, just call, alright?

Did you leave anything here?

No, I brought everything.

Baby, kill that monster, will you?

- It annoys me! - For you babe, we'll kill it.

You're so good, baby!

Not even a kiss?

A kiss right away?

See I won, don't I deserve a reward?

Alright.

Here on the other side too.

You are demanding.

You're so stingy, just on the lips.

Wow!

- Hello? - Luna?

Who’s this?

Wow, you deleted my number.

It’s Raffy.

Raffy?

Ah, Raffy.

What made you call?

Hello?

I miss you.

I think.

Balut!

Sir, balut, sir. Balut!

Balut!

Sis, balut, sis!

Sis, he’s here now.

Okay, okay, let him in.

Hello, does Luna work here?

Luna!

Ah,

Raffy.

You found the address.

It's quite far, right?

Long time no see.

I know right?

One year.

One year.

Ah, I brought this for you.

Oh my gosh.

You went through the trouble.

Are you really just staying behind the counter, sis?

Take good care of your guest.

He came all the way from Manila.

Thank you.

How are you?

Um...

Hmm—

Oh, this is Nash, by the way.

Hi, Nash.

Nice name.

Short for NashMa.

Assalamualaikum.

Go ahead.

Go! I’ll take care of closing up.

- Are you sure? - Yes, absolutely sure.

Ah, miss, bill please.

I got it, I got it.

Come on. I’ll do it.

You’re the guest.

You still have a long trip home.

How much is it?

One hundred fifty only.

It’s okay. Don’t worry.

I’m earning.

I do live selling gigs when I’m in the mood to face the camera.

Thank you.

Um...

School starts in a month, right?

What course are you taking up?

Botany.

You really can’t let go of plants, huh?

You really know me, don’t you?

Good thing I got accepted there.

Because my second choice was accountancy,

and I just couldn’t imagine myself in that kind of course.

At least, right, what you’ll study is really close to your heart.

But seriously, Luna, thank you.

If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have achieved a lot in high school.

You taught me to be assertive,

to believe that I deserve to be seen and reach greater heights.

Hey, come on now.

It’s 7:30 already.

The last trip to Manila is at 8.

Come on, I’ll take you to the bus station.

Luna, wait!

- Let’s go! - Wait a sec, Luna!

What? Let’s go!

I wanna be with you longer.

But it’s already late!

I’ll just sleep over at your place.

Huh?

Where exactly? It’s so cramped there.

I only sleep in the living room.

Then I’ll sleep in the living room too.

No way.

Don’t you want us to be together?

I'm not gonna do anything you wouldn't consent to.

You just don’t understand.

Understand what?

Tell me.

I read your messages, and they even saw you at the church. What were you doing there?

Of course! I listened to them, they showed me.

They have proof?

- Yes, they showed— - Nothing, nothing.

What do you mean nothing? Why are you lying to me?

- You’re going crazy again. - Huh? I’m not crazy.

- I’m not lying! - Do you understand now?

Nothing!

Do what you want! You’re going crazy!

- There's nothing! - Whatever, piss off!

- Wait a second! - What do you want?

I’m still talking to you, what’s wrong with you?

It's not my fault women are drawn to me,

there’s nothing you can do about it!

Then you should’ve brought them here instead.

What am I to you, really?

A nanny? A maid, what?

You know what, you should be grateful.

If it weren’t for me, no one would even want you!

Damn you!

Hey! Hey! That’s enough!

- What the hell? - Damn it. Who are you?

- A friend of Luna, why? - Let me go!

You’re a grown man, physically able!

And you dare hurt a woman?

Coward!

How about I bash your head in?

Come on, sir.

Even if I just pay for half the seats.

It’s only almost midnight, sir.

The first trip is at 4:30.

Alright, sir.

You can board while waiting if you’d like.

So you can also lie down.

Okay. Thank you.

Jimboy is really a good person.

Just short-tempered.

Maybe he got it from his father who was in the military.

But auntie, that’s no excuse to hurt people.

In my situation, son, as a single mother,

older now,

I don’t have the right to be picky about a partner.

Do you—

Did you even hear yourself, auntie?

What about Luna?

Don’t you think about how she’s affected by your stupid decisions?

You’re so selfish and irresponsible.

Auntie!

Auntie!

You can't keep walking away from this, Auntie!

Luna is so talented,

but her potential is being wasted because of what you’ve been doing.

You don’t know what I went through to raise Luna on my own!

If you want, go marry her,

then you take care of her, since you act like such a know-it-all!

If only I could, auntie, but Luna herself insists on staying close to you.

Even if she’s so fed up with your madness,

you’re still her mother and she loves you.

As your only child, she chooses to endure your nonsense with you.

Hoping that you wake up!

Raffy, that’s enough.

She needs to hear this.

You’re not in the position.

You don’t deserve to be treated like this.

Please, don’t interfere.

He’s right, my child.

I haven't been a good mother.

Maybe if you had a different mother,

you would’ve gone so far already.

Can you forgive me, my child?

Raffy, come eat here.

I’ll cook.

Ah, no need, auntie.

I need to go back to Manila.

Anyway, you’re always welcome here.

Just visit whenever you like.

Alright.

Thanks for meddling.

Oh no!

I left the anthurium at Jimboy's place.

Just let it be.

Anyway, if you need help, or someone to talk to, just call.

Take care.

Take care. Bye.

Bye.

I’ll head inside now.

Okay.

Raffy!

I’ll do that, ma.

I’ll just call you when it’s time to eat.

Ma?

Do you know why I broke up with your dad?

It felt like...

I didn’t deserve him.

I was just... ordinary.

A waitress.

From a broken family.

I never finished school.

You told me before he had another woman.

Yes.

That was the woman his parents wanted for him.

So, he had no choice but to follow.

He didn’t even know I was pregnant.

He didn’t know he had a child with you.

Is that it, ma?

There's always a brief nowadays.

Ecoluxury.

Agri-integrated spaces.

Urban farms.

Rooftop gardening.

Vertical planting.

Even condos now.

They want edible landscapes.

That’s right.

Clients want their buildings to look like they care about the climate.

Even if they have three cars in the garage.

- See you guys next week. - See you.

Vito.

What are you doing here?

My wife might see us.

Dad!

Why didn’t you tell me, Letty?

You were already engaged to Gwen when I found out I was pregnant.

I didn’t want to cause a scene.

So, why now?

Why are you telling me this after all these years?

Because Luna deserves to know her real father.

You don’t have to do anything, dad.

I’m not asking for anything.

I just wanted to know you.

To see you face to face.

It’s enough for me that you know I exist.

Let’s go, Ma.

Stop!

Raffy!

Dad will be the one to send me to school.

He’ll also give me a monthly allowance.

And starting tomorrow...

I’ll catch up with the enrollment for grade 12.

Really? At Dalisay High?

Yes.

A miracle. You didn’t refuse your dad’s offer.

Well, of course.

Would I deny him the chance to make up for it?

I’d be so arrogant if I did, right?

Well, that’s true.

Luna, focus on your studies.

Then apply here at PRU, okay?

It’s good here.

You just want to be with me there, huh?

Of course, that’s automatic.

Hello, Luna. How’s school?

There's so many readings.

But it’s all good. I can handle it.

You’re so motivated.

It’s like I was given a second chance at life.

I won’t waste it.

Welcome back, Luna!

How about you, how are you there?

I got a part-time job.

Just for extra money.

Why? You're running short on money?

Not really.

I just want to buy something.

Hey, handsome. I said no sweetener, right?

Oh, sorry ma’am. I’ll just replace it.

I'm really sorry.

You keep fiddling with your phone while working.

Luna!

Luna, Luna, Luna!

- What? - Come here! Come here!

Where?

Here! Here!

- Look! Look! - What is it? What is it?

Ma’am, someone’s here to pick you up.

Wow.

Don’t you have class on Friday?

We had an early dismissal.

That’s why I came straight here.

Is that for me?

Who else would I give this to? No one, right?

So annoying.

This looks expensive, Raf.

Just once in a while.

Let’s eat.

- Oh, by the way. - Yes?

I have a...

Very big problem?

Problem?

What?

Are we back together again?

My God.

I thought it was something serious.

No, seriously.

Isn't it obvious?

What's wrong?

I passed.

At PRU?

Yeah. Fine Arts.

So, we’ll be at the same school next year?

- Yes. - Wow.

- Congrats, Luna! - Wow.

I'm so proud of you.

Up next, the salutatorian of the batch, Maria Luna Poblete Cabigting.

So, you're the boyfriend of my daughter?

Yes, sir.

Should I be worried?

About what, sir?

Won’t you be a distraction to her studies?

Especially now that...

you’ll both be entering the same university.

No, sir.

I want us to prosper together in life.

For you, Luna.

Are you serious?

Congratulations.

Thank you, Pa. Thank you so much.

I already bought you a one-bedroom condo near PRU.

150 square meters.

Really? Wow, Pa, that's too much, Dad!

I want you to have the perfect environment when you're studying.

And I don’t want you just barely passing, okay?

I want you to be successful.

I want you to be the best that you can be.

- Okay? - Yes, Pa. Promise.

- Good. - Promise.

Good.

Thank you, Pa.

- Hello, hello! - Raffy!

Welcome!

It’s beautiful!

Right?

Did you know? Oh, wait a sec.

- Please leave your shoes by the door. - Oh, sorry.

It's okay!

Right.

Here’s my housewarming gift.

Aw, thank you!

It’s so nice!

Please close the door.

Oh, okay.

Come on, over here.

Wow, perfect!

I’m excited, Raffy. Excited but nervous.

- Hey! Careful, you might sit on that. - I moved it.

Ah, okay.

Are you okay?

Of course.

Come on, hurry up. Say it already.

Well...

when I found out you passed PRU,

I just had this wishful thought that you’d live at my boarding house.

Not in the same room, but you know, in the same building.

Unless...

You know, that would be nice.

But, no.

My dad got this condo.

Hey, stop it!

If you tear this up, I'm telling you!

Stop bothering me, Raffy!

You’re so messy! So annoying!

Don’t!

This baby’s so cute.

Ready for school?

You’re really so gross.

Oh, is that so? Is that so?

- Gross? - Gross!

Don’t, Raffy!

Don’t, Raffy!

I love you.

I’ll sleep over here, would you like that?

Hmm.

Oh, come on!

You know what, better help me wrap these instead. Come on.

Okay.

M-theory suggests the universe isn’t just strings—

it’s branes.

B-R-A-N-E-S, not brains like the mind.

They’re multidimensional structures

vibrating in a space

- your senses were never built to grasp. - Let's meet up. Grandstand, 5 PM.

Now, who invented M-theory?

Who?

Ah, sorry ma’am, what’s the question again?

Anyone?

Santiago?

Physicist Witten, ma’am.

Very good.

Here in this group, we’re not looking for who’s the best.

Although of course, that’s important too.

We’re more interested

in those who are good at what they do and also want to say something to society.

And willing to hone their talent to express artistically what they want to say.

Now, we want to see your art.

I’m pretty sure all of you took some photos of your artwork.

So, don't be shy.

Just show it to us.

We’re not going to judge. Promise.

Wow. Thank you, guys, for welcoming me.

- Of course. You’re really good. - Thank you.

Wow. You’re all so welcoming.

We can sense you’re a hard worker.

Oh, correct!

Thank you.

Ah, um, I actually have to go now.

See you around. Bye-bye. Thank you. Thank you!

Take care!

Raffy, hi!

Sorry, have you been waiting long?

We agreed on 5 PM...

It’s 6:30 already.

I’m really sorry.

I just had to take care of something.

I’ve been texting you for a while.

You could’ve called instead.

Gosh.

I’m really sorry, I put my phone on silent.

Hey, this is really nice.

Is this for me?

Mmm! Smells good!

What do you want for dinner?

It’s on me, to make it up to you.

You’re so mad!

Here, here.

They have so many things lined up!

There are weekly open studio nights,

plus 3D modeling workshops, and sometimes there’s even an exhibit

where members can showcase their own work.

Nice.

No reaction from you?

Hmm?

I said, it’s nice.

It’s Tuesday today, right?

Don’t you have a shift at the coffee shop?

I already resigned.

Huh?

Why?

So I’ll have more time for us.

But we still have weekends, Raf.

We don’t need to be together every single day.

So you actually don’t want to be with me every day?

Just kidding! I’m just kidding.

I resigned so I could sleep longer.

Let’s eat, give me your bowl.

Sleep well. I love you.

Geez, you totally ignored my chat.

- This, it’s here. - Okay.

and then after, over here.

Here, right here.

- Which one? This? - Yeah, that one.

Oh, sorry.

- Sorry, sorry. - Like this?

Yes, make it even.

Oh, okay, okay.

Okay.

Luns!

Someone sent you something.

From whom?

I didn’t ask. They were in a rush.

Excuse me.

See you when you're not busy.

Good morning.

Good morning.

How are you feeling?

My head still hurts.

Maybe you got jinxed.

That’s what happens when you keep brushing up with everyone.

But isn’t it true that when a baby gets jinxed, they get to be tickled!

- I'm the tickle monster! - Don't!

- I’ll put saliva on you! - Don't!

Wait! My head hurts so much, I feel like I'm dying.

Are you okay?

No.

You’re lacking my affection.

That’s why you ran out of energy.

So, where do you want to go on a date later?

I don’t think I can get up right now.

Aw.

Is that so?

Yeah.

What if?

Hold on.

We should do this more often.

Just chill at home?

No, like, cuddling.

Just spending more time together.

How I wish, but I have so many things to do at school.

How can I support you?

If you want, I can do the cleaning or cooking.

You’re already a sure win here.

Claim it.

Oh stop it, there are so many talented ones out there.

But it’s true.

Hey,

you better go, you still have class.

I’ll just be absent, it’s all reporting tasks anyway.

If you get dropped...

Wait, Raffy.

Oh, of course.

Oh, Luna!

Sir, here she is.

The woman that we've been telling you great things about.

Luna, meet Sir Forsyth-Greene,

a professor from the Lysander Arts Institute in California.

Very honored to meet you, sir.

You did that, huh?

Yes, sir.

Well, I do have a few nitpicks here and there, but overall, it's pretty solid work.

Let's hope my fellow judges feel the same way.

And now, the moment you've all been waiting for.

For its bold composition,

emotional clarity,

and innovative use of mixed media,

the judges and I are proud to award the championship to...

Luna Cabigting!

[cheering, applauding]

- Go ahead, take it. - Go on, you go in front.

Thank you! Thank you!

Wow! I would like to thank the board of judges for recognizing my work.

And of course, to be honest, all the entries were outstanding.

So, let's give them a round of applause.

Yeah!

And of course, I also want to thank my org mates

from PRU Samahang Sining!

Yeah!

You’re the best—

because of your support and guidance,

I couldn’t have made my entry this way without you.

So, thank you so much.

You're super welcome.

Come here, let's take a photo together.

Hurry up.

Come here.

Once a Kasama,

always a Kasama!

- Congrats, Luns! - Thank you!

Congrats!

Raffy!

Raffy, look!

I got all of my class cards.

I'm on the Dean's List.

Congrats!

How about you?

What about me?

How are your grades?

Hey, Luna!

I’ll just take a look.

What’s happening to you?

You're barely passing, and you even have two incompletes.

It’s because I don’t have a rich dad like you.

What?

Nothing.

Say that again.

I said, nothing.

Hey, Luna!

Luna, wait.

Luna, wait!

Luna, wait. I’m sorry.

I'm sorry, okay?

Let's talk, please.

I don’t want to talk to you

when you’re like this, worse than someone on their period.

I'm sorry.

It's just that I'm afraid of losing you

and as time goes by, our time together is getting shorter.

That should be fine, Raffy!

I have a life and so should you!

Our worlds don’t need to revolve around each other, we’re too young for that!

You’re my world!

Raffy, if that means you’ll sabotage yourself, I don’t want that.

You’re discarding me because I’m useless to you?

Wow!

That’s a harsh accusation!

What are you implying? I’m a narcissist, is that it?

And you?

You really want me stuck in life. Struggling, lacking. For what?

So you can act like my knight in shining armor?

Why would I do that?

To make you feel good about yourself because you’re so insecure!

You know what?

Let’s just take a break from each other.

Let’s think about our lives.

♪ In my dream. We’re happily together ♪

♪ You accept me. Even if I’m not perfect ♪

♪ In the dream, all the stars. Are aligned for us ♪

♪ So I hope I don’t wake up. ♪

♪ In a dream only. In a dream only ♪

Hello?

Where are you?

I'm sorry.

I hope you can forgive me.

How are you?

Have you enrolled yet?

Not yet.

Tomorrow’s the last day,

want me to help you?

Raffy...

I talked to Dad last month.

He offered me a slot at a prestigious animation school in America.

He’ll cover everything— tuition, airfare, even living expenses until graduation.

I won’t accept it if you’re not comfortable.

Why is it suddenly all up to me?

Didn’t I tell you before, I don’t want to be an obstacle to your dreams in life.

If that's what you want, go.

But if I accept it, you’ll say I’m discarding you.

That I have no consideration for your feelings.

What’s your honest opinion about this situation?

Honestly?

I can't bear the thought to be away from you for...

Wait, hold on—how many years is it?

- Four years. - Four years!

That’s a lot.

If I'm going to be selfish, okay, fine.

No. I don't want you to go.

There are good animation schools here too.

Alright, I won’t accept it anymore.

Wait, that’s just my opinion.

But you... what do you want?

What does your heart tell you?

I want to accept, not at your expense.

If I go through with it, can you wait for me?

That’s four years, Raffy.

I'm willing to wait if you are as well.

You said earlier you couldn’t stand us being apart.

That’ll be my problem.

Alright.

Alright, I’ll call Dad. I’ll tell him I’m in.

I’m always the one adjusting,

so let’s go all the way.

You know what, to avoid complications, let’s just break up.

- Fine! - Asshole!

Luna! Do you know your problem, Luna?

You want me to be honest, but when I am, you take it against me.

- I hate you! - I hate you even more!

You’re always throwing jabs!

You always make it look like you’re the martyr in this relationship.

Then I’m the selfish bitch who only thinks of herself.

I already said I won’t go if you don’t want me to, yet you keep nagging!

Then what, if you regret it in life, you’ll blame me?

You just want me to choose so you don’t have to make the decision.

When you, yourself, can’t handle the guilt.

You pretend to be strong, but you’re not.

- Whatever, do what you want! - Fine!

Go and leave me, Luna. I’m useless to you anyway, right?

Go make all your dreams come true without me,

after all, you’ve always felt...

that you’re a strong and independent woman!

You know what?

I hope you find a woman who needs nothing else in her life but you.

Since you get no validation unless someone needs you.

Once a Kasama, always a Kasama!

Botejyu delivery for Luna Cabigting.

- Here's your food. - Let's go.

Thank you!

I can already hear your stomachs, let’s eat.

Wow, Luna Cabigting!

Big time!

[scoffs] Big time, you say.

I don’t even know if I can handle life there.

I could always visit you there, you know.

Just kidding. As if!

- But Luns, - Hmm?

from the bottom of my heart.

I’m so proud of you.

And I’m really happy for you.

Thank you.

By the way, how about your boyfriend,

is he following you there?

We’re not together anymore.

What?

Since when?

Just recently.

Looks like we couldn’t handle long distance, so that’s that.

I could handle it.

Just kidding... it’s a prank!

- Let’s eat. - Okay.

I was just kidding, don’t take it seriously.

Just kidding, okay?

I’ll miss you!

Call me when you land there, okay?

Promise to behave while I’m gone, okay?

Don't you start dating assholes again.

Excuse me, I’m way too busy with live selling to bother with that.

You’re allowed to love again,

just not with troublesome guys please. I beg you.

- Promise? - Yes.

Luna!

I just came to send you off and wish you well on your journey.

I sincerely hope all your dreams come true.

I wish the same for you.

Do even better, okay, so you can save even more broken people.

Like me.

But don’t forget to save some for yourself.

Promise me.

Promise.

This is probably the last flower I’ll ever give you.

But I think this counts as a live agricultural product.

I can't bring it.

Is that so?

I understand.

Anyway...

Have a safe flight.

♪ it’s all about the love I feel. ♪

♪ Don’t be scared of what I’ll admit, ♪

♪ I just want you to know how real this is. ♪

♪ Cause I love you so much, ♪

Raffy!

Wait.

Maybe I can sneak it through.

Thank you.

♪ I’ll stand by you and take care of you, ♪

♪ from now and forever, my love. ♪

♪ And for sure, when I wake up, ♪

♪ I’ll be right there with you again. ♪

This is Luna and me.

Having bid farewell to each other as friends.

Or maybe best friends?

Ex-lovers?

I don't know.

Maybe, as souls who needed each other temporarily to heal and grow...

But now, we need to go our separate ways to achieve greater things.

Ah...

So that’s what love is.

It's not forever,

but true while it lasts.