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One day, you will be tired of Koh.

Trust me.

I know.

But I’ve made up my mind.

I just want you to know what kind of things the AI I built is capable of.

So I feed the paintings I bought from you to AI to study.

Are you training AI to study me?

Yes.

Delete it!

I bought these paintings legally.

I can experiment on or do whatever I want with them.

And one more thing,

the interview is part of your job.

Is asking me to go out with you part of the job, then?

DO NOT ANSWER!!

Who’s “Do Not Answer”?

Who do you think it is?

Oh, crap.

That’s the final boss, huh.

What are you gonna do?

Jira.

Pheem sent me.

How do I say this…

In the politest way possible,

Pheem has asked me to ask you to leave this building immediately.

I guess he’s really not ready to see you.

I understand.

I’m sorry to bother you.

Hold on.

Actually, I owe you something.

So I’m going to let you in.

Jerk.

Why did you let him in?

I just want to apologize for the pee incident.

Call me if you need anything.

Say what you’re here to say.

Koh’s AI, Hive Mind,

can you delete the information that’s been fed to the programme?

I knew it.

Did Koh feed your paintings to the AI?

Hive Mind is just like me.

I wrote the coding myself.

Once it’s learned something, memorized something,

it won’t forget.

Deleting would be difficult.

I…

I’ll leave you alone now.

Wait.

I’ll try to delete it.

Right now.

But I won’t guarantee it’s doable.

Thank you.

Oh, Mr. Red Wine.

It’s been a while.

Are you burnt out?

If not, then I’m pretty damn close.

Please wait at this table.

I’ll pair you up with someone.

What would you like?

The usual.

I’m Ing.

I’m K.

Any good at conversations?

No.

Guess we need the cards.

“Which animal do you think you are?”

Currently, I’d say a dog,

who has just been abandoned by his owner.

So he feels lost and disoriented.

Relationship problems, then?

And you?

Which animal would you say you are?

Currently, I’d say a chicken.

Something pricks at the back of her neck, like she can be cooked any moment.

That bad?

I tried to access it through every brute force strategy,

but I can’t get through.

There’s another way,

which is asking someone from Hive Mind to help,

but I don’t want to risk anyone’s career.

I think…

You need to accept this.

Being a curator means selecting art pieces with artistic values,

ones that challenge the audience.

But what do I do if those pieces don’t sell?

You can use up your investment in less than a year.

It’s kinda hurtful, actually.

People seem to think being a curator is easy

when the actual job is pretty demanding.

You gotta take care of the artists from beginning to end.

It’s not that easy.

I understand.

Artists are difficult to handle.

Keeping a relationship with them is even harder.

I don’t think I’m capable of it.

Different ideologies, right?

Let’s think of it this way.

In the future, if you ever get famous,

your work will be duplicated anyway.

It’s only a matter of time and means.

I–I know you’re right.

But I’m still stunned.

Don’t worry.

In the future,

I think it depends on the audience,

whether they want to savor something made by AI,

or something made by actual people.

You can do it.

You’re amazing.

Thank you.

I think… I should go.

I’ll let you rest.

I don’t want to bother your friend as well.

Alright.

Jira.

If there’s any chance I can still be an inspiration to you,

ask me to sit for your painting.

I’m not busy.

Okay.

I’ll call you when I’m ready.

Hey.

Hey!

I need to talk to you.

What?

I’ve given you some time to rest.

It should be enough.

You can come back to work.

Do you think I’d go back just because you’re acting clueless?

Are you done being mad at me?

I just want you to come back with me.

No.

I can’t sleep.

Come back with me.

You’re so selfish.

If you can’t sleep, then just deal with it yourself!

Hey, hey!

Hey.

Are we…

Are we really going to end things just because of this small thing?

You know,

even if I don’t do it,

someone else will.

So?

Hey.

Do you remember the first day we met?

You said so yourself

that you can be anyone.

Can’t you just be someone who loves me?

Ugh, please.

Don’t make me puke.

You were so cocky before.

Now you’re begging me?

Are you insane?

I can’t live without you.

Well, I can.

I have insomnia.

But when he’s near me, I can sleep.

But I don’t think that’s an option anymore.

Why not?

You just need to be around him,

without crossing his line.

Maybe, after a good sleep,

you might be able to think of something.

If you’re gonna keep bothering me,

I’ll just sleep with you.

Hey.

What’s wrong?

I…

I broke up with Koh.

Do you feel better now?

I don’t know.

Do you think I should stop trying?

It seems like I’ve tried long enough.

Maybe I should just find something else to do?

Something AI can’t replace.

AI already can’t do what you’re doing.

You don’t know how scary it is.

So what?

Technology learns from you.

You’re its teacher, you should know that.

Now it’s your duty to find some new way to make art.

If this makes you give up making art,

you might as well stop being an artist altogether.

Yeah.

I know that.

I’m just tired.

Stop whining,

and get back into doing what you love.

Without Koh,

I don’t know how I would paint.

Can you, like, grow up?

Did you not hear a word I’ve been telling you?

Artists don’t have to just paint their lovers.

Look around you!

You can paint what you see,

what surrounds you, or the society you live in,

whatever!

Everything can be an inspiration.

You’d better bring back your artist’s lens right now.

Give me a minute.

I just got my heart broken.

I can’t just get right into it, you know?

I don’t have time for you.

All I can give you is deadlines.

Paint me one collection.

Within this year.

What?

I’ll curate your work.

Are you in or not?

Hello.

Hey.

I’m sorry I have to bother you again.

I…

I want to borrow the painting I gave you.

It’s for an exhibition.

One Absolut Vodka, please.

You’re not gonna stay around and meet Pheem?

No.

You deal with him.

I’m tired.

Here.

What would you like?

Can I just sit here and wait for my friend?

Of course.

Hi.

One whiskey on the rock and a table, please.

Right.

What are you gonna do to my buddy now?

I won’t be helping you next time.

Thank you.

Here.

For you.

“Scheduling Conflict.”

A gathering by coincidence.

Thank you.

Oh?

Is that you, Ing?

Mawin.

What are you doing here?

Well, I’m burnt out, of course.

Your painting.

Thank you.

I took a look at it.

Just today.

It’s beautiful.

It’s you.

Here.

Unlock it.

Wow.

Was this necessary?

I didn’t want you to give in and take a peek,

and then wallow like a baby.

If I really wanted to see it,

this lock alone wouldn’t be able to stop me.

Whoa.

This is incredible.

When is the exhibition?

Are there any more of your work?

Right now, there’s nothing.

I plan to paint more.

But I want to put your painting as the centerpiece.

The theme could be something about being burnt out.

Hello, Mr. Red Wine.

It’s a reunion for your workplace, I take it.

Will my place be big enough to house it?

Don’t worry.

We won’t take long.

Maybe a drink to lighten up the moods?

I’d rather not.

I don’t think anything can lighten us up after everything we’ve been through.

Alright.

Enjoy yourselves.

That’s the man who was here yesterday.

Do you know him, Mawin?

No.

You wanna talk to him?

There’s nothing more to talk about.

Just let him be.

You and I, outside.

What the hell for?

We need to clear things up.

Fine.

I’ll finish this glass and be right out.

Come.

Jerk.

Who’s that?

That’s Koh.

Oh, that jerk, Koh.

You need to come, too.

You’ve been rubbing me the wrong way long enough.

Wow.

As if your face isn’t the epitome of begging to be punched.

What the hell?

What you gonna do?

Just like that, bud! Fight him!

Well, look what you’ve done.

What does this have to do with me?

Just let them hash it out.

We’ll talk when they calm down.

Which side are we on?

Pheem’s, of course!

Why should we be on Koh’s side? Koh is a freaking asshole.

Pheem is a nice dude.

That’s my friend!

That’s a damn good kick, bud!

You wanna keep going?

Come at me.

Fine.

Oh, so you’re too freaking chicken.

Come at me if you dare.

Let go of me!

Let go!

Shit!

Shouldn’t you stop them?

-He’s cheating! -Right in the crotch like that…

You’re gonna lose your model otherwise.

What do you want me to do?

Do you think I should get between them, yelling “Oh, no, stop!” like this?

As if they’d listen to me.

You’re playing dirty!

Try me!

Just a little more!

You jerk!

Let go!

Let go!

How’s that?

If you play dirty, I play dirty.

Dirty, my ass!

You’re a fucking asshole.

You know I love him.

And you want to take him away from me?

You’re the asshole!

I met him first!

You stole him from me.

Are you alright?

I’m fine.

You should go to him.

Mawin.

Hmm?

Did I win?

If we’re talking about the final result,

I’d say it’s a tie.

But overall, your form was so much better.

Come on.

Let’s get back inside.

Careful.

Hey, can you get my buddy here a free drink?

He’s all banged up.

Can we get some free drinks?

Thank you.

Mom.

I really am an idiot, just like Dad.

You alright?

I just need a minute to rest.

Get up.

This is why I don’t like people.

Too much chaos and drama.

I’m just getting humiliated,

doing who knows what right here.

I think…

I’m at my limit.

Just say it.

If you’re not coming back to me,

I’ll stop.

It is for the best

that we end things here.

ONE YEAR LATER

Well?

How is that thing we talked about yesterday?

Can you sell it?

Yeah.

But only for 40K.

What?

Yeah.

That’s the best I could do.

Do you think… it’s worth it?

I spent a whole year painting and only sold one?

You’re new to the market.

Of course no one dares to invest.

They must really love your work to buy it.

But you should wait and see.

We still have a whole day left.

I’m just sick of it.

I want to enjoy my success a little.

Don’t be ridiculous.

It’s your first art exhibition.

This is already amazing.

What matters is that you get to explore your own style.

Whether you make a name for yourself, sell your art or otherwise,

whether you’re famous in the future,

or wiped into oblivion with time,

those are uncertain things.

You chose to be an artist.

How does any of that matter right now?

Yeah.

I hear you.

I’m just a little disappointed.

Hey.

We have a customer.

I mean,

if you beg a little,

I’m sure this one will buy one of your paintings.

Hey.

Stop making fun of me.

You had to wait until the very last day to come, huh?

I’ve been busy.

I got a new job.

See?

I told you you’d get it.

Congratulations.

Speaking of which…

Did Koh release that AI?

Oh, of course.

You know, Koh sold both Hive and his AI.

But just like I’ve told you,

AI can’t take your job.

Maybe not today,

but in the near future.

It’s like an undertow.

You don’t know when it’s gonna hit you,

but once it does, it is already too late.

Maybe in the future,

I’d become a useless thing to the world.

Oh, of course not.

Someone who really likes your art

will always need you.

This is your centerpiece, right?

I want you to tell me how you paint it.

I just…

thought of flowers as fire.

There’s some kind of driving force,

sexually and artistically.

If you notice the details,

each flower feels different.

The two people in the middle…

are Koh and me.

I tried not to paint him.

But no matter how hard I denied it,

my heart wouldn’t listen.

Oh, and these flowers…

What are they?

I’ve never seen them at your place before.

Those are flame lilies.

Its type species name is just too fabulous.

Gloriosa superba.

“Superb glory.”

There’s no glory in this, though, since it clearly won’t sell.

Can I ask you something?

Let’s say, a museum wanted to buy this painting,

for one million.

They promised to put on a good exhibition and take good care of it.

Would you sell it?

Don’t be absurd.

That’s impossible.

Even if it was possible,

I bet you’d still be unhappy.

Because this artwork is personal to you.

I don’t think you’d want to sell it anyway.

Am I right?

Umm.

You’re right.

This isn’t good, is it?

Maybe I let my emotions get the better of me.

If someone was good enough to own this painting,

it would have to be him.

Am I right?

Damn it.

You remember this place?

I was here all the time as a kid.

Did you forget that?

Yeah.

To tell you the truth, I almost did.

What’s this?

You’re bathing in money

and you’re still unhappy?

Why are you sitting here all gloomy?

Why the hell are you here?

Just to rub that in my face?

It’s not me who wants to see you.

There’s someone else who wants to see you…

and he’s waiting downstairs.

Why are you doing this?

I was the Lead Developer for your AI for so long.

I just thought I could help you be more human this time around.

You want to talk to me?

I want to sell you this painting.

This painting was at my exhibition,

but no one seemed to want to buy it.

And I don’t want to sell it to anyone but you.

Are you finally relenting and sucking up to a capitalist?

I thought you hated that.

I do hate it.

But I want to sell it.

Why should I buy it?

I painted this every time you secretly came to see me

and slept outside my building.

You think I wouldn’t notice?

Did you know?

Every time you were there,

I watched you.

You always looked like you were having a good dream.

Did you ever think about waking me up

and letting me sleep in your bed?

No.

I thought it was better to let you sleep where you were.

You seemed unmalicious and harmless.

I watched you and fantasized…

Sometimes I wanted to swoop down

and kiss your lips and tongue.

Sometimes

I wanted to put my cheek to your bare chest.

Some nights I wanted to cry,

letting my tears hit your face.

I kept all those emotions

and put them in each of these flame lilies.

So every flower feels different, like its own thing.

How much will you sell it for?

It took a long time to paint, you know.

I counted that you came to see me 277 times.

I spent so much energy painting it.

It’s like piecing 277 paintings together.

I think…

This painting has to be really expensive.

How expensive are we talking?

277 times…

more expensive than my previous one.

You up for that?

Of course.

If that’s what you want.

You’re unbelievable.

Wherever you live, it’s messy.

Help me clean up, then.

No.

You know,

I brought the flame lily here.

It almost didn’t make it.

But since you’re here, I can see it’s blossoming.

Don’t exaggerate.

Will you come and take care of it?

You’re just neglecting your responsibility.

I don’t know how to take care of it.

I don’t want it to die.

Do you think

we can make this work?

I don’t know.

But the world I built,

it needs someone like you in it.