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Where is it? Are we almost there?

- Ah, here it is. - Here we are!

Whoo!

Wow!

This is exciting—I'll finally get to try it!

Man, I saved up for this.

Two days. Two days!

Two days, huh?

Yeah!

Nice place, right?

Looks pretty cool even from the outside.

Yeah!

This is different.

The one near our place seems like Christmas all year...

because of all the lights.

Ahh!

Is this the one with... the extra service?

Yeah, this is it.

But...

it looks decent and normal.

I think so too.

It’s just a front — all for show and safety.

But... isn’t the police gonna bust this place?

That won't happen!

Well...

you've got us right? You’re covering this!

- That's right. - Of course. This is my treat!

Because we nailed our thesis defense,

- and we’re finally graduating! - That’s right! Yeah!

- Let’s get it! - [laughing]

It's massage time!

- Oh! - Go ahead.

- You guys first. - You should go first.

- Why me? - Who invited us?

- Go ahead. - You go first. Hurry up.

- Fine. Too excited? - Someone might see us. Hurry up!

Hey, Joel! Come on!

Suit yourself!

- Hey, hold on. Be careful. - Just excited.

Good evening, Sir!

Hi, good evening.

Please choose your service.

Of course, the special Thai-Swedish.

- Sure. - Is Elise available?

I’d like her again.

- Sure, sir. - Bro, I want the pretty and skilled one.

The same with him, miss.

Hmm? You want Elise too?

Is Elise Thai-Swedish?

Oh, she's a foreigner!

[laughing]

Kidding aside, anyone’s fine.

Alright, sir. We have a lot of pretty therapists here.

- Nice! - And with that...

Room 19 for you,

and Room 22 for you, sir.

- So? Let’s go? - Let’s go.

Enjoy!

Here we are!

Come on!

Uhm… this is your first time, right?

- Yes. - I got it.

I’ll give you the prettiest.

Room 23.

Enjoy, sir!

Wish it was me.

Come in.

Hi, sir. Shall we start?

Yes, same as before. You already know it.

You want it hard, right?

Yes.

Hi, sir!

I’m Carla, I’ll be your masseuse.

Please lie down.

We can do it standing too.

We'll do the massage first.

Or maybe… something extra first? Can you do it?

Let me show you how good the massage feels first.

You’re quite pretty, babe.

[phone ringing]

Hello?

I can’t right now, babe. I'm still at school.

I’ll see you tomorrow.

Bye.

Come on. Let's start.

So, shall we continue?

Of course. Let's get back to it.

Same price as before.

Yeah, I've got you.

- Hello! - Oh?

Hi.

Sir, I’m Ina.

You may take the robe off and lie face down.

Uhm, miss?

This is a bit embarrassing…

But you'd actually be the…

you’d be the first woman to ever see my body.

Hmm, but you’ve got a nice body.

Uh, miss...

Have you been working here long?

Honestly... it’s my first day here.

It's my first time giving a massage too.

I guess we're the same.

It's my first time getting a massage.

Ah, miss… could you press harder there?

That part of my body is kind of sore.

Sure, sir. You must be tired a lot, huh?

And sleep-deprived!

I have a lot going on at school.

Hmm...

That's it!

Miss, rub those muscles right there.

If you feel a hard spot when you press, that means it’s a knot.

Wait a second.

I’ll teach you.

See, if you feel something hard, press it down.

Massage it harder.

Does it feel good?

Mm-hmm.

Okay, lie face down.

Pardon me?

I’ll show you how to do it.

You actually know how to give a massage, huh?

Ah, yeah. I used to watch my mom massage my dad.

You know, you’re the first person who’s ever given me a massage.

Really?

You give massages, but no one ever gives you one?

Sir!

Now it’s my turn. Lie down again.

Alright.

Oh, sorry!

It’s okay.

Sir?

Would you like something extra?

I’m kind of shy.

It won’t be much, I'll take care of you.

Sir, come back anytime, okay? Look for me… if you want me again.

Can I get your number?

Uh… I don’t have any paper.

Can I take you out sometime?

And your number?

[laughing]

Seems like you're having a lot of fun, Ikiboy?

I just remembered Carla, man.

- The one who massaged me last night. - Oh? Mm-hmm.

Man, she really knows how to press just right.

Solid!

Totally worth it, right?

Exactly!

- That’s what I like! - [sighs]

Ina is really gorgeous, man!

- Hmm? - Yeah. I want to see her again.

Oh, looks like someone’s addicted to the spa's extra service, huh?

This guy's got a girl already! That’s solid, man!

No, it’s not like that, man.

It’s just… I’ve never felt like this with any other girl.

She’s just my type, you know?

A Filipina beauty who...

looks innocent, right?

Nice. Joel’s in love!

If I were you, I’d go after her!

Iki, do you think she’d go for me?

Let’s do this, Joel. Let’s make a bet.

If you actually get Ina to be your girl,

I’ll buy drinks at the graduation celebration.

- All in! - Wait a second.

What if he didn't get to make her his girl?

Well, then he’ll buy us the drinks!

- That’s it! - Let's go all out!

But wait, hold on.

She already gave me… her number.

Damn!

Are you for real?

That’s what all the pretty masseuses do!

She’ll give you her number, so when she’s out of options, she’ll call you.

- Hmm… - Wait, really?

Yep, that’s how it goes.

So, you, know that she isn't actually into you.

Hmm. So it’s a bet?

Yeah, sure! A bet?

Go! Challenge accepted.

- That's a deal! - Shit!

- Deal! - We're really making bets here!

- You bet! - It's literally on! It’s on!

- Go! - It's a bet!

Come on in.

Oh, sorry. Just a sec.

Wait a sec.

There.

Your family?

Where?

Oh, that one?

Yeah.

We’re actually from Baguio.

Have a seat.

Oh, just a sec. Sorry.

All done.

My dad left us when I was little.

He went off with someone else.

My mom got sick, so now she stays at home.

My siblings have their own families now.

So, as the youngest, I’m the one taking care of Mom.

I have to work for her sake.

Hmm...

Our family has a business in Baguio.

Then they sent me to school here in Manila.

We’re actually just renting this place.

I’m the youngest too, so I’m the only one still studying.

That’s why they give me everything I want.

Wow! That’s really enviable.

So you’re spoiled, huh?

Oh, just a moment.

Here.

Thank you.

You drink?

I do.

Doesn't look like it, huh?

I’m not like some spoiled brats, you know?

I was raised well.

I grew up well.

Cheers?

Cheers!

You know, Ina,

I still feel shy thinking about the fact that...

I’m with the one who...

gave me the "spa treatment".

You know what I mean.

[chuckles]

Come on, it’s just work.

Um... can I smoke here?

Go ahead.

Ina.

Can I court you?

[coughs]

[laughs]

You’re really good at making jokes, huh?

[awkward laugh]

Hey.

Let’s take a selfie!

- Hmm. - Come on, let’s go.

Just a sec.

There you go.

Okay.

One, two, three.

One, two, three.

One, two, three.

One more.

That's it!

We look cute!

You’re probably already drunk.

No, just a little.

Come on, I’ll take you home.

So you can take a rest.

Oh, that's right.

I still have work at the restaurant tomorrow morning.

Huh?

You work at a restaurant?

Mm-hmm.

Where?

I work as a waitress in the morning, near the spa.

At the tapsilog joint.

It’s that place with the red roof. Do you know it?

Oh, wow.

You really have no rest at all, huh?

Yeah. I need this.

Alright, come on. I’ll take you home.

So, you can take some rest.

- Come on. - I haven’t finished this yet.

That’s enough. You need to rest. You still have work tomorrow.

- Just a few more. - That’s enough. That’s enough.

Let’s go. I’ll take you home.

Come on.

- Can you still walk? - I can.

I got this.

- Man! - Hey, boss!

What's up? How's it going?

I’ve noticed you’ve been kind of MIA lately.

Well, there’s no class, right?

The other day, you weren’t there for the meeting with the dean about graduation.

What are you up to?

You keep going back to the spa, huh?

- No, of course not! - You’re feeling frisky, huh?

- I’m always just at home. - Really?

- You guys know that. - No way.

- Besides… - Looks like you’re going solo, huh?

We’ve all been staying up late. I’m just making up for lost sleep.

We don't believe you.

Maybe you're just…

jacking yourself off!

Well, the question here is…

is my name Iki who loves coochie?

[all laughing]

Coochie! That's a killer!

Hey, stay here.

You can’t take a joke.

Stay here.

So, this is how you pass the jokes around, huh?

Hey!

What are you doing here?

Well, they said you weren’t available.

Oh!

For you.

You’re so sweet.

Anything for you.

You’re the best!

Ina... don’t do any extra service for your guest, please?

Hey! That’s extra income, you know.

Just stick to giving massages.

Why, though?

Ah, never mind.

Are you getting jealous?

Hmm?

I'll go ahead. My guest might already be waiting in the room.

Take care, okay? Thank you.

Sir, let's start.

Can we have sex?

Sir, I apologize,

but that’s not allowed here,

and I don’t do that with someone who’s not my boyfriend.

What can you give me with this, then?

Let me see you touching yourself.

I’m not getting my money’s worth here.

Hey!

Sir!

That wasn’t part of the deal!

I already bought fast food.

Here.

Oh, wow!

You know, I rarely get to eat this.

It's a bit expensive for me.

Really?

- Mm-hmm. - Don’t worry.

From now on, every time I pick you up,

expect me to bring food.

I have a question.

Why are you even wasting your time with me?

Well, I’m courting you, right? Don’t you like it?

You’re the only crazy one who does this to me.

You know, when someone’s special to you,

you take care of them.

And you’re my type!

You look innocent,

you’re a Filipina beauty,

you’re loving to your mom,

and most of all, you’re beautiful.

So... how many girls have you treated as "special"?

You're the only one!

Really?

You don't believe me?

I wasn’t into courting back then.

This is my first time.

There were some who showed interest, yeah, but…

I didn’t really make it a priority.

I wanted to finish my studies first.

Just eat your food.

Oh, so now that you’re graduating,

you think you have the right to sweet-talk girls?

Of course not! I’m not a smooth talker.

I'm being serious.

I'm serious too, Joel.

My priority is my mom.

And to save up.

That love stuff…

that can wait until I'm stable.

We can still help each other while we’re together, though.

Together?

What I meant was...

if we end up together.

Joel...

We’re not going to be together.

Don’t you like me?

You know how hard it is to commit with my current situation, right?

Hmm…

Ah, whatever!

I'll just be here.

I'll wait for you.

- Go ahead, eat. - You know, just eat your food.

Hurry up!

[phone ringing]

[phone ringing]

[phone ringing]

[phone ringing]

[phone ringing]

Hello? Mom?

It’s like you’ve forgotten about us.

You haven’t reached out.

Mom... I’ve just been taking care of my graduation requirements.

Maybe you have a girlfriend now, and you’re just not telling me.

Mom, come on. Is that what you think?

Back when you were in high school,

you’d tell me everything, even your crushes too.

You’re really something else, Mom.

Um…

Mom!

There’s someone I like, but I’m worried you might get mad.

Why would I?

Just promise me you won’t get mad.

Of course. You know me. You know I’ve always got your back.

Okay, so here’s the thing, Mom...

Me and my friends went to a spa.

And the girl who was massaging me there... she’s pretty!

I like her!

So now I’m courting her, Mom.

Son, always think about what’s important.

You love the person you like.

Don’t be like me, who got married to someone I didn’t like.

But I don’t regret it!

Your dad was a very good provider for us when he's still alive.

I know, Mom. I know you loved Dad, too.

That’s why I’m telling you,

no matter who they are, or what they do,

as long as you treat them with respect, and you love them,

that’s perfectly fine.

You’ll still have a lot to learn from that experience.

Thanks, Mom.

That’s why I love you so much.

I love you too, my son.

I miss you, Mom.

- Bye. - Bye.

Good evening, sir.

Same as usual, please.

But I’ll try someone different this time.

I'd like Ina tonight.

Of course, sure.

And how about you?

Hey, wasn’t it always Elise you’d request?

Yeah, that’s right.

Well, time for a change!

Alright then, Elise is mine now.

How about you, Joel, who are you going for?

Ah, I’ll go with whoever.

So, what’s the plan?

- Come on, let’s go ahead! - I’m so excited.

Enjoy!

Don’t push me!

Sorry. I’m just excited.

Ina, Patrick beat me to it.

Okay.

Are you new here?

Almost a month now.

You’re prettier than the others.

Hey, handsome, let's go!

Come, over here!

It seems fun in here. Come on!

Take your robe off.

Let's go.

Come on. It looks fun in here.

Have you tried this before?

Tried what?

The… extra service.

What are you doing?

Stop being so dramatic.

I’ll make sure you have a good time here.

No, thanks. Maybe next time.

Thank you.

I’m not in the mood right now.

Have you tried Ina before?

Stop it!

- Hey! - What the heck?

Hey Patrick!

That's enough!

Stay out of this, Joel!

What's your problem? Am I not paying you?

- Stop it, bro. - Hey!

I said that's enough!

Hey!

You’re such a moron. Why do you keep butting in?

Well, you're crossing the line!

That's what they are paid for!

Paying us doesn’t mean you can disrespect us!

You’re being so dramatic!

- Enough! - Screw you!

What the hell’s going on here?

You should’ve asked the girl first if she was okay with it!

Get out of here, Joel! Or do you want to watch more?

- You piece of shit! - I said, enough already!

- Hey! Hey! - Stop it!

We don’t tolerate fights here, gentlemen.

You shouldn’t have interfered!

What? What do you want?

Should I just let him disrespect you?

Treat you like trash?

Patrick's girlfriend even tells me how much he hurts her physically!

But that’s not your problem!

You shouldn’t have gotten involved! I’ll fight back if I have to!

You think I can just watch the woman important to me

being treated like an object?

Like she’s just something to be paid for? Huh?

That’s it!

That’s my problem!

I can’t stand seeing you in another man’s arms.

Why?

If we get together, what do you think people will think, or say about you?

I don’t care what others think!

No matter who she is!

As long as I love her!

You seemed different tonight.

It’s just my way of thanking you for defending me earlier.

Ina, I love you.

Hello? Who’s this?

Ina, this is your dad.

Dad?

Can we please talk?

Can we please talk?

Dad?

I’m sorry, Ina. I wasn't able to get back to you.

My partner left me too.

I'm here in Hong Kong now, working.

I love you, Ina.

Please forgive me,

I made a mistake.

I’ve already talked to your mom.

Whatever you and your mom need,

I’ll make up for it.

I’ll help you, Ina.

Ina...

I'll make it up to you.

I'm sorry.

Dad, I miss you so much.

Bro!

- What? - If I were you,

I’d just forget about what happened.

You’re fighting because of a woman?

Stop that, bro!

The three of us have been together for so long.

What I can’t understand about that idiot is that...

he’s actually serious about that hooker.

Not only that, he even defended her.

If I were you... I’d just let it go and forgive each other.

You’re both wrong in this situation.

You saw it yourself.

He better not show up in front of me,

I might not be able to control myself.

Hey, let’s stay here.

Give me a moment.

Joel?

Ah...

Carla!

Spa.

I’m surprised you still remember me.

You still look great!

How have you been?

Same old. I’ve been all over the place.

Actually, I’m still working at the spa.

Ah...

Are you by yourself?

Is something going on?

You know...

Out of all the guests I’ve had at the spa...

you’re the one who really stuck in my mind.

You thought I was Joel, didn't you?

Are you and Joel together?

Do you two have a relationship?

Joel and I don’t have a relationship.

Don’t waste your time on him.

You don’t deserve a player like him.

Why are you talking badly about your friend?

Would you like to have sex with me?

I'll give you three thousand pesos.

Sir, that’s not allowed here, and I don’t do that.

Joel’s courting you because we made a bet that he could get you to say yes.

That’s why he’s being extra with his courting and showing concern.

That’s all it is. It’s just a challenge.

A challenge?

Yeah, it’s just a challenge. You heard everything.

Give me a moment.

Give it to me.

So you’re okay with it after all!

[knocking on door]

- Joel. - Ina?

- Hi, Ina! - Ina.

Carla?

Ina, sorry.

I'm sorry, Ina.

Hold on. I'm sorry.

Please, let me explain.

I’m drunk.

I didn’t mean to.

I just got carried away.

You know, my Mom was right.

You’re all the same!

Wait, hold on! Wait.

I did everything for you.

But it feels like I don’t matter.

Ina?

Ina?

Enjoy your meal.

What would you like to order, sir?

Ah, well, nothing.

I just came by to...

give this to you.

Sir, just call me if you want to order.

You look prettier without too much makeup.

You’re simpler, and you’re prettier.

Ina.

Can we talk?

Please, leave.

I might get told off by my manager.

Ina?

I’m really sorry.

Sorry for what I did. Forgive me.

Come back later at five.

Tetay, you can go ahead.

- Alright. Take care. - Bye!

Ina.

So, there was a challenge?

You guys made a bet on me?

Ina, please forgive me.

We did bet on you, but I’m serious about you now.

What I feel for you is real, Ina.

I want you to know that something happened between me and Patrick at the spa.

I'll admit it!

I made a mistake accepting Patrick's offer.

I’m so angry at myself for accepting it and that I did it!

But you know what I told myself?

I will never do that again.

Not for you, but for myself!

I’m sorry.

Ina?

Ina?

[phone rings]

- Hello? - Bro, turn on the TV to the news!

Huh?

Hold on.

- Go over here! Here! - Breaking News!

- Go over here! Here! - A spa offering extra service

- Open that! - were raided by the authorities.

Shit!

Shit!

Sir, please don’t do this to us.

If no one reported it, we wouldn’t be here.

What they're saying is not true.

Joel. Joel... Joel!

Ina! Come on, hurry up!

...that’s why we’re here.

Those are just speculations.

Thank you!

Huh?

What was that?

I said thank you.

Ina!

I’m sorry!

You know, I saw Patrick outside earlier when we were leaving the spa.

Huh?

Patrick?

Hmm-hmm.

Ah, Joel, I owe you so much.

But don’t worry, I’ll make it up to you.

And...

Sorry for everything.

Ina.

Sorry for everything I've done wrong

I didn’t mean to.

About Carla...

Ina, she doesn’t matter to me.

I was just pushed into it.

I’m sorry.

Forget about it.

What’s important is that we’ve forgiven each other.

Besides, I'm planning to leave the spa.

I’ll just focus on being a full-time waitress.

That’s better.

Much better.

And you could take a short course

while you’re waiting tables.

In TESDA.

They offer a lot of training programs.

They also have... what’s it called? A professional massage therapist course.

They have that.

Ina.

Can I count on something?

Joel, I’ll admit it to you.

I’ve fallen for you.

But let’s give each other space to think.

Give me some space.

- You have energy, huh? You’ve got energy! - Hey you!

- Look at my fit! - Hey!

You’re the one who had the spa raided!

Damn!

That’s right, it was me, Joel!

You’re not taking our bet seriously!

You’re putting too much into Ina.

What’s your life gonna be like with her, Joel? Tell me!

Ina’s just a low-class woman!

- What did you say? - Calm down, bro!

Why? What will you do?

- Are you gonna fight me? - We’re just concerned about you, bro.

Don’t stop me!

And don’t interfere with my decisions and feelings!

I love Ina!

No matter what kind of woman she is!

By the way, I’m thanking you.

Because of you, Ina will leave the spa. Damn you!

Screw you!

Stop it, bro.

Don’t come back here!

Effleurage or gliding is a gentle, or light pressure stroke

used at the start and end of a massage.

This is what we’ll do first.

We’ll put oil on our hands.

...the muscle and apply oil to the body.

They can also request to add…

...if they want to feel more comfortable.

Then, at the lower part, we’ll glide upwards.

Then down...

Also, do it like this.

Here are your orders.

Thank you. Enjoy you meal.

Thank you.

That'll be three tapsilog and three lemonades. Okay, thank you.

Yes, sir?

Ah, thank you!

Good morning, sir!

Good morning.

I’ll take care of it here.

Alright.

Good morning, sir.

Good morning.

Uhm... What service do you recommend?

This one, sir. The combination of Thai-Swedish, which includes sauna.

Hmm.

Can I make a request?

Yes, sir! What would you like?

Uhm...

Do you mind…

giving me the massage yourself? Is that okay?

Sorry, sir. I’m not a massage therapist anymore.

I’m now the manager here.

But I’ll give you the best therapist we have.

That’s unfortunate.

I have company, though.

Hmm?

Yeah.

Where’s Joel?

He’s right here.

Oh, you’re here. You left us there.

Bro, Ina’s here.

Hi, Ina! How are you?

Ahem. Hi, Ina.

I want to start by apologizing for everything I did wrong.

Are you two okay now?

Ina? It’s been years.

Wounds heal, and forgiveness comes.

It’s different when it’s your bro, right?

- We're rock solid! - For life, bro!

Until the plane flies!

You haven't changed at all.

[all laughing]

So, are you getting a massage?

But there’s no extra service here.

- What do you think? - Of course!

- That's what we like! - Let’s go!

Let’s go!

Yeah! Oh, that feels good!

That’s great!

Does that feel good?

Ina?

Have a seat.

Ina.

I’ll say this over and over, like I’ve always told you.

Ina, I love you so much.

And I’ll keep saying it.

Sorry for everything I’ve done.

I love you so so much!

Oh! Wait a second.

I’m gonna get something. Just stay here.

Don’t look!

Should I close my eyes?

Yes, close them.

Okay.

Just close your eyes.

Open your eyes.

Will you be my wife?

Do you want to?

Will you be my husband?

Yes!

Of course!

Will it fit?

No. Here, in this one.

- That’s it! - There you go!

[both laughing]