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[gentle music plays]

[dings]

[ice rattling]

[clinking]

[water roars]

[noises combining into a melody]

[rhythmic slapping and clinking]

[rhythm halts, ice rattling]

[rhythm of noises continues]

[rhythm pauses, liquid sloshing]

[rhythm of noises continues]

[dings]

[door bell chimes]

[jazz music playing over radio]

[taps]

[chimes musically]

[taps rhythmically]

Hey, To.

Have you been waiting long? I'm so sorry, the shoot took longer than expected.

The new director is so idealistic, and that's why it took so long.

I'm starving.

Have you ordered?

I just ordered coffee.

So, what's so urgent that you wanted to see me today?

[gasps]

But what a coincidence!

Huh?

I need to tell you something, too.

Or do you think we should flip a coin to decide who goes first? Well?

It's OK, you go first.

OK...

To, I have big news.

What?

While I was on set,

Rifnu asked me to marry him! Can you imagine that?

[laughs weakly]

Really? You're lying, aren't you?

I'm serious.

-[phone vibrates] -Excuse me.

It's Rifnu. Just a moment.

Hello? Hi, I'm with Ditto.

Where are you now?

Are we still going to meet later?

[Ditto] When your best friend says

she's getting married, you should be happy for her.

But this is different. She's different.

The first time I saw Ayu was on TV.

Since then, I've never missed an episode of her soap operas.

I really had a crush on her.

[Ditto's mom] Don't sit too close to the TV, dear.

-Happy birthday! -Thank you!

[Ditto] She was like an angel to me.

An angel that lived in my TV.

-Get back. -Ow!

[romantic, wistful music]

But even with my eyes glued to the TV, we were living in two different worlds.

What do you call a stupid fish?

Do you know?

Puffer fish. They keep playing in water even after they know they are bloating...

[indistinct shouting]

[romantic music]

And I found out that she was not an angel.

She was a real person.

Hello, is this seat taken? I'm Ayu.

I'm Ditto.

My closest friends usually call me Ucha,

but you can call me whatever you want.

Of course, I didn't want to be one of her regular friends.

I wanted to be one of her best friends who calls her...

[Ditto] Ucha!

-You forgot your pen. -Thanks.

[upbeat music]

And apparently, like me, she, too, loved music.

So, I asked her to join our band in junior high

as my justification of why I was always around her.

When I was little, I could only see her on TV.

But now I can watch her acting on set.

[in English] Live.

You look so cool.

I wonder if there's anything you can't do?

I'm still wondering about that, too.

You're getting cocky.

Stop it! Stay away from me!

-[laughs] -[makes silly noise]

-Ditto. -Ditto?

You're acting like kids. Here's some snacks.

Thanks, Auntie.

I don't like you making Ditto skip classes.

It's near to the finals. You need to be more diligent with your studies.

That's not true, Auntie. I've never made him skip class.

He likes to follow me to the set--

[hushes]

Are you going to join the band in high school, too?

I don't think so. I want to focus on acting more.

-Of course, because she can't sing. -Shut up!

I've heard that you're going to the same high school.

Yes, Auntie. So fed up.

Did you two do that on purpose?

Why does this feel like an interrogation, Mom?

Because it's like you're dating, hang around each other like that.

-Mom, stop it! -[laughs]

That's absurd. His type of girl is like a princess.

Of course! Not a dirty girl like you.

-[scoffs] -We'll see.

[romantic music]

Watch it. If you ever fall for me,

I'm going to hate you for the rest of my life.

[bells chiming]

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Rifnu and I are planning to introduce our families.

You don't look happy.

[laughs]

Yeah, sorry about that.

[forced laugh]

[Ditto] First love is not easy to forget.

Especially when it involves your best friend.

[cheering and shouting]

Believe me, I've tried every possible way.

[cheering]

[romantic music, muted cheering]

[Ayu] You don't have to be so crazy all the time.

It's one of the downsides of having a cool friend like me.

You're so full of yourself.

You don't have to be so jealous.

Who are you calling jealous? Come here, you!

Jerk!

Oh my God, he's so handsome!

Who, Ditto? Are you sure?

You should check your eyes. [laughs]

By the way, can you introduce us?

I know he's your best friend.

Why don't you introduce yourself?

[awkward laugh]

I'm too shy. Please?

OK...

[in English] Thank you, Yu!

[in English] Yes!

[all giggling]

Two siomai...

One chocolate...

To, someone wants to meet you!

Sorry.

-Mili. -Ditto.

Now you've officially met. I'm going away. Bye!

-Ucha! -What? I can't hear you!

Why did you introduce me to Mili?

Because she forced me to.

I didn't want to be a pain, so I introduced her to you.

But isn't it your goal to act all cool and get a girlfriend?

[scoffs]

You've accomplished that goal. Aren't you happy?

Are you... OK with this?

What was that?

Good, To. Teach her instead of letting her copy your homework.

She thinks it's OK to do that.

It is OK to do that.

It's not. Don't let her copy your homework again.

Yes, Auntie.

So, you're OK if I'm dating Mili?

Don't bring it up anymore, To.

Instead of thinking about that all the time,

why don't you start helping me with my homework, OK?

Pretty please. Come on.

OK...

[indistinct chatter]

[tentative, romantic music]

Someone's close with a senior, huh?

Why are you so curious about my private life?

Don't get too excited. Your nostrils are twitching.

Ditto, don't start.

I think you should pay more attention to Mili than my nose.

Where is she anyway?

She came to me again this morning. What did you do to her?

I didn't do anything to her.

She poured everything out to me about you getting close to her,

but not even asking her out.

If you don't like her, just be honest.

-Why did she tell you that? -How should I know?

You handle it. It's tiring me out, you know.

[girls giggling]

Tell her how you honestly feel.

Hurry up.

[light, humorous music]

[indistinct whispering]

Mili, can we talk?

We're going to get some food.

-Of course. What is it about? -What did you tell Ayu?

-I didn't tell her much. -Are you sure?

You didn't tell her about us?

OK, I did. But only because I thought she was your best friend.

I can't tell her about us?

Do you have any idea, you are making her...

Making her upset.

What do you want?

Um...

To officially be your girlfriend?

Huh?

[light, humorous music]

-OK. -Really?

[squeals]

-[all girls] Congrats! -Congrats!

Look at this new couple.

Check this out, look at the new couple. Are you going home together?

-You look so cute together. -[laughs]

Bye!

[Mili] Do you want to go out for a date tonight?

Maybe watch a movie?

Dit...

Ditto! Are you listening to me?

I was!

Uh...

I forgot to do my homework. I'd better go now. Bye!

["Sendiri" by Dengarkan Dia playing in Indonesian]

After that, you should run a lap around the field.

Nude.

[laughter]

Go back.

-Hey... -Hey.

-Well... -What?

Looks like someone is officially dating somebody.

I bet Darma confessed his love for you by singing, right?

I know some tricks that boys from bands use to get a girl.

[in English] So boring, you know.

Have you done your homework? Can I copy it?

-Lend it to me. -No. Never.

-Lend it to me! -Ask your new boyfriend!

Shut up, Ditto. Give me your homework.

-No. -You're being stingy right now.

That's right...

Here.

[in English] Thank you.

By the way, his song was so cheesy.

He's lucky he's hot, it saved him.

I knew it.

But I have to admit, he's good at playing the guitar.

Very skilled.

-Ditto... -Darn it.

Ditto!

Dit, why are you doing that? Always leaving me behind.

We never walk together. At least pick me up from my class.

[laughs awkwardly]

You've got to be kidding me. Even just for going to the canteen?

What am I, a driver?

You don't care about me.

All right, tomorrow I'll pick you up at your class before we go to the canteen.

Satisfied? Happy? Thrilled?

I'm happy!

That's more like it.

Now that's what I call a good boyfriend.

SCHOOL BAND AUDITION

He's so kind.

Dit...

Ditto...?

Ditto!

[rhythmic playing]

[all] Hey!

[all] Hey!

Is he really a first year?

Really? He has my vote. He's good.

[loud applause and cheering]

-What do you think? -I like it.

I think it's OK.

Yeah, it's all right, but you should practice more.

[crowd cheering]

Ditto!

[playing vibrant pop music]

[beats edgy solo rhythm]

[deafening cheering]

[whole band rejoins the melody]

[crowd cheering]

Pass it!

-Got it! -Guard him!

-Ditto. -Huh?

Am I your girlfriend or just an accessory to you?

Huh?

I'm not just a ride on some amusement park that you ride only if you feel like it.

Huh?

I want to break up with you.

-I don't feel like we're dating, anyway. -Oh, OK.

Ditto! I am breaking up with you.

Yeah, so?

[frustrated scream]

Pass it.

I couldn't tell her I was bored with her. I kind of feel sorry for her.

Whatever. You can date as many girls as you like now.

That way, when it's time to get married, you'll settle with just one girl.

Get married? You're thinking about getting married now?

I know why. I bet it's because you're so in love now,

everything seems like a dream--

[honks]

[laughs]

Did he startle you? I've got to go. Bye!

Mom, Dad...

I think it would be more efficient if you let me drive a car.

Just be honest and say you want us to buy you a car.

You're so smart, Mom. You can read my mind.

It would be more efficient if you bought your own car.

[snorts]

-Shut up. -Eat your dinner.

This is for you.

[phone ringing]

Hello? What is it, Cha?

Can I ask you a favor? Please? It's urgent, I need your help.

OK, I'll be right there.

[slow guitar music]

To!

Thank you so much.

You're so kind. Thank you so much.

I need the dress for scene continuity and I forgot to bring it to the set.

The crew would have killed me.

But why did you make me your delivery boy?

-Where's your boyfriend? -I don't know where he is.

I can't contact him when I need him the most.

-You don't like helping your friend? -Where did you get that idea?

Even now I'm still doing your homework.

[laughs]

You're still on the set this late?

I know, right? And I'm exhausted.

Do you want to leave? It's OK if you want to leave.

It's OK, I'll stay until you're done.

-That's the way. -"That's the way."

["Menarilah Sendiriku" by Angsa dan Serigala playing in Indonesian]

[Ayu talking indistinctly]

[indistinct chatter and laughter]

Let's go!

[coughing]

Cha.

Mm?

I want to buy a car.

But my Dad said I should buy it with my own money.

Then get a job, like me.

[scoffs]

Acting in soaps like you? No way!

[shushes]

[laughs]

No, that's not what I mean. Get a job that you love.

I like acting, hence I'm an actress.

What's your passion?

Music.

Percussion.

You can start from that, and save the money to buy a car.

Plain and simple.

Or what if I buy a scooter instead?

-It's a lot cheaper and easier to get. -[teacher] Ahem!

Fine, as long as I'm the first person that you give a ride to.

Deal!

[Ditto] I don't know what it is about her, but whatever she says motivates me.

More than world class motivators.

[playing ballad-style instrumental]

I loved your performance. I can't believe you did it!

Thanks. And thanks for coming to see my gig.

Of course, silly. I wanted to come. This is your first gig after all.

But don't forget, save the money.

Of course I'll save the money.

-Good job. -But wait, this is my first gig.

Why don't I buy you dinner with the money instead?

Stop acting like you're loaded. This is your first paycheck, so don't waste it.

Take it as a celebration of my first paycheck. OK?

Fine.

-What do you want to order? -Sorry I'm late.

You just missed his awesome performance. It's a shame.

-Really? -Yeah.

And he's going to pay for our dinner with his first salary.

-Aren't you, Ditto? -That will be great.

Yeah, but I've changed my mind.

I just realized that you were right.

I'd better save the money. For my future.

[awkward music]

OK.

[crowd cheering]

[crowd] Ditto!

Ditto...

Ditto, what's wrong with you?

[crowd cheering]

Are you thirsty, Ditto?

-Here. -Thanks.

Thanks for the water. I don't know what I'd do without you.

[laughs]

Ditto, can you thank me by exchanging numbers?

[upbeat music]

[jazz music]

One sparkling water, and can you make it fast?

Of course, wait a moment.

[laughs]

When did you start dating?

Um...

Around two weeks ago?

Is that so?

Yeah, around that time.

-But we never made it official. -Yeah.

All of a sudden, we just hung out more often

and talked, and... love grew.

[laughs]

Slowly but surely, just like a snail.

Your water, miss.

Excuse me, this is not sparkling water.

Do you understand what that is?

-Replace it now. -Yes, right away. I'm sorry, miss.

Isn't it annoying when they don't bring you the correct order?

And you still have to pay for their mistake.

Yeah, but I usually don't make a big issue of it.

-I don't like making fuss. -But you've never ordered anything.

What do you mean?

You only eat soto, siomay, or satay.

Of course! Long live Pak Mamat!

You're right, long live Pak Mamat!

Um, what is Pak Mamat?

The food stall across from the school.

I think you love Pak Mamat more than you love me.

-No, I don't. -Yes, you do.

-No, I don't. -Yes, you do!

-What? That's absurd. -I know you do.

What do you always say if Pak Mamat's not open?

-What? -[feminine voice] "Where's Pak Mamat?

Why is he not open today?

Is he sick? He won't reply my texts!"

I've never texted Pak Mamat!

-[normal voice] You texted lots! Admit it! -You're making things up.

I've never eaten street food. I can't comment on that.

That's unfortunate. You're missing out on a lot.

-Why? -His soto is so good! Totally!

Your water, miss.

[whines] Why isn't it chilled?

I have to go home.

[laughs]

Bye!

Bye.

-Dump her. -What?

She's so fake! I hate her.

And who's forcing you to date Acha?

I'm serious, she's not good for you. Trust me on this.

What's the problem?

We don't have to like each other's partners, right?

-But you like Darma. -[scoffs]

-You really think so? That conceited guy? -He has never been conceited to you.

You're the one who has been competitive with him. Admit it.

You're the one who's competing with his phone.

Have you even noticed? Every time we hang out, he's busy with his phone.

Maybe he's texting another girl?

Don't randomly accuse him of cheating.

I know a cheater when I see one. He's showing all the signs.

He got bored with you, and he'll dump you soon.

Are you asking me to punch you? Huh?

[scoffs]

And you always act so sweet and cute around him.

Do you realize that you're not being yourself around him?

Why not? If he likes me that way, then what's the problem?

It's none of your business anyway.

[wistful music]

I have to go to the bathroom.

[notification dings]

[soft, tense music]

Hello, Cha.

Hello, what is it, Cha?

-[softly] You were right, To. -What?

[traffic roars noisily]

Your voice is too soft. Talk louder.

[softly] You were right all along. He's cheating on me.

[shouts over traffic noise] What? I can't hear you.

It's too noisy.

I'll call you back. Bye!

-[Ayu sobs] -[rap song plays indistinctly]

[Ditto] Ucha!

To!

Cha!

[upbeat music]

Scream it, Cha!

-[screams] Darma is a jerk! -What?

-You're a dog flea, Darma! -That's not even rude!

[screams] You're a bag of crap, Darma!

[Ditto] Whoo!

-Are you crazy? Be careful! -[laughs]

["Detik Dan Waktu" by Angsa dan Serigala playing in Indonesian]

[laughs]

Whoo!

[laughs]

One of your dreams finally came true.

I'm so proud of you.

I should thank you for that.

[sighs]

Cha...

[dreamy music]

Dump Darma, and be my girlfriend.

[Ayu] To...

[dreamy music ends]

-To. Hey! -Huh?

Seriously, I thought you'd been possessed.

[laughs awkwardly]

Sorry, I got too immersed in your sadness.

Jerk.

[sobs softly]

[sniffs]

[continues crying softly]

[soft, tentative music]

Cha, don't be sad.

Don't waste your time crying over that cheater.

I know that...

but it still hurts.

I wish I had given him more attention.

Then he wouldn't have cheated on me.

Well...

I don't know about that.

But you shouldn't be this stupid, either.

Forget him.

There are still many boys who like you.

But I still love him.

[scoffs] You should be more selective next time.

Aren't you tired of getting hurt?

Do you really believe that you can choose who you're going to love?

That's not possible, is it?

Somebody told me that love...

is like waiting for a bus in a bus shelter.

I know. If you miss your bus, you're screwed.

Is that what you mean?

But it's not just that.

There are plenty of buses stopping by the bus shelter.

You have to take the one that will carry you where you want to go.

Do you mean I have to wait until my bus arrives at the shelter?

-That's too deep. -[laughs]

And...

you should know which bus you should take.

Don't tell me you already know which bus you should take.

-I do. -Which one?

I won't tell you.

What I will say is,

I can't ride that bus yet, because I don't have enough money.

But you're already on Acha's bus.

You want to ride two buses at once? You're no better than Darma!

[laughs]

No way, I'm not like that.

[soft, romantic music]

There, there. Stop being sad.

It's always Ayu, Ayu, Ayu.

Fine, I know you are besties, but why did you let her ride your scooter before me?

-Cha. -It's over, Ditto.

I can't take it anymore. I'm breaking up with you.

[romantic music]

-I won't cry. I won't be upset. -That's great, Cha.

It will make me stronger someday.

[Ditto] At that moment, I felt it was the time to prove

that I was the one who would never make her cry.

I would prove to her that I would always be there for her.

That I could be a guy she could be proud of.

[indistinct chatter]

SCIENCE CLASS

SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS 2 82 PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL JAKARTA

[indistinct hoots and cheers]

[phone ringing]

Hello, Auntie. What happened?

All right, I'll talk to Ditto. OK, Auntie.

[phone vibrates]

Hello?

I can't hear you. Hold on.

-I've got to take this call. -OK.

Hello, Cha? Can you hear me?

Yeah, I can hear you. What is it?

-Are you crazy? -What are you talking about, Doc?

You haven't examined me yet and you've already diagnosed me as crazy?

What is it?

Do you really want to switch from Science to Social Studies?

Oh, that.

Your mom called me, you know.

You're not making any sense at all.

Cha, I'm a busy person.

I have futsal practice, band rehearsal,

and I'm running for student council president.

-I don't have time to study. -That's not a valid reason.

I know you. You're not good at memorizing things.

And you think you can survive Social Studies?

You think you know everything, don't you?

They have an accounting class, and that counts as math, too!

Everybody wants to be put in the Science class,

and you switched to the Social class instead?

-I hope it's not because of a girl. -No way!

I don't want to become a doctor. I don't need to go into Science.

It's unnecessary.

All right. Just explain it to your Mom, OK?

-Explain it honestly and clearly. -OK.

[comedy music]

If you vote for me as school president this year,

I will do whatever it takes to end school brawls in our school.

We should channel our energy into positive activities

such as music festivals and sports.

I want to make our soccer and basketball teams even better.

We can achieve all of that, but only if you vote for me. Thank you.

[cheering]

[crowd] Ditto...

-Ditto. -Hi.

-Hi. -Easy, lover boy.

You don't always have to flirt with girls.

You'll know if you've found the right one.

The one I'm looking for... is still far from my grasp.

[laughs]

-Like you've already found her. -I have.

Who? Who is she?

A...

-...ngelina Jolie! -[laughs]

Idiot.

[Ditto] With me elected school president, I fulfilled a promise I made to myself.

"I'm going to be a better person for Ucha in high school."

[TV plays indistinctly]

-Excuse me, Mom. -What?

-Where's the remote? -But I'm watching TV.

-Are you on TV tonight? -Wait.

[cheering on TV]

-There! That's Ditto, Mom! -Oh my God. Ditto's on TV?

He's awesome!

[Ayu] Oh my God.

[upbeat instrumental music playing over TV]

He's so awesome, Mom.

[upbeat instrumental music continues]

Cha, are you watching TV right now?

I'm watching him right now, Auntie.

I still can't believe he's on TV.

And he looks so weird!

I know, I think he was born that way.

[laughs]

OK, I'm going to continue watching.

OK, Auntie. Bye!

-To! -Hey!

You were amazing last night! That was so cool!

-Right? -How did you do that?

I can do anything. It's me after all.

OK, calm down. You can take my picture later.

-Sorry, I'm busy now. -You're so full of yourself.

But, seriously, you were awesome. I'm so proud of you.

I know it's awesome. Ditto, you know!

[Ayu laughs]

I mean seriously, that show yesterday was a huge one.

-You didn't feel nervous at all? -Nope, it's all good.

I always go into trance when I'm playing percussion.

You should feel flattered.

Me, a popular actress, giving a sincere compliment

to a newcomer musician like you.

There you go again.

Don't forget, I often appear on TV, too. You're not the only one.

I'm a celebrity now.

You're getting cocky now.

You bet I am!

But don't forget, always save some of your money.

Everyone can be humble if they don't have any money.

But I can't say the same for rich people. Don't ever forget that.

Don't worry, I'm saving my money. I still owe you a promise, right?

But if it's about being humble...

Well, let me think about that. OK?

[in English] And you have to call me Ditto "Percushion".

[in English] Mr. Ditto "Percushion".

[in Indonesian] It's percussion, idiot.

-[in English] Mister? -[laughs]

-[wolf whistling] -[cheering]

["Hey Ayudia" by Dengarkan Dia playing in Indonesian]

[loud cheering]

Here! My autograph.

Yay!

-Cha... -Yeah?

-Will you be my date to the prom? -I don't know...

[scoffs]

I can't go to the prom with a newcomer musician.

But I do want to go to the prom with my best friend!

[laughs]

-Drama queen. -Of course! I'm an actress!

Where have you been? What took you so long?

I'm sorry, Auntie. I was on my way here,

but I realized I was still wearing sandals.

All right, now, both of you sit on the scooter.

I'm going to take a picture. Let's go.

All right, let's take a picture.

One, two...

[disapproving noise]

OK. One, two, three!

[camera clicks]

You sure you're OK riding the scooter wearing that gown?

Yeah, no problem.

-Drive carefully, To. -I will, Auntie.

[scooter puts]

My makeup is ruined.

What's the big deal? As if they won't recognize you.

I promise, when I get my car, even the makeup on your toes will stay on.

Because my big toes need makeup, too.

So that your face isn't the only pretty one.

Are you saying that I'm pretty?

Congrats. You won't hear that often from me.

You're so lame!

Send me the certificate.

-[upbeat dance music] -[cheering]

Come on.

[both cheering]

[upbeat dance music continues]

[song changes to romantic music]

Uh... Cha.

Do you realize that we're about to go to college?

I know. Time flies by so quickly. I'm going to miss this school.

Just the school? You're not going to miss anything else?

What do you mean?

[laughs] No, never mind.

Cha, I...

You what?

Actually, I...

[song changes to "Rainbow Cake" by Sound Solution]

-That's my song! -[crowd cheers]

-♪ You see? Twenty-four hours ♪ -Hold my cup!

-♪ A day, seven days a week... ♪ -[Ayu cheering]

[song continues indistinctly]

Hey!

[MC in English] ♪ Sound Solution. Listen ♪

[Ditto] Time passes by.

And before we realize it, high school life is almost over.

[keeps playing "Rainbow Cake" by Sound Solution in English]

♪ I was walking on the down street Looking for some place to blow ♪

♪ Got the weed in my pocket I really need some place to blow ♪

♪ I can sip some cup of sorrow That I don't need for tomorrow... ♪

[song continues indistinctly]

[Ditto] That night, I made up my mind to tell her how I felt.

[singer rapping indistinctly]

STATE UNIVERSITY ADMISSION TEST RESULTS

10-14-80696.

Your number's not here.

It's all right, dear.

[sad music]

It doesn't matter if you study at a state or a private university.

They're all the same. Don't get too upset.

And even if you're not accepted into a state university,

that doesn't mean you're stupid.

-That's not why I'm upset, Cha. -Then what, Ditto?

I have to go to Bandung.

It's only Bandung, it's not that far.

But we won't be in the same city.

You can always call me.

It's far away.

Then drive a car, don't walk to Bandung.

[Ayu laughs]

Bandung is so close anyway. Why are you being dramatic?

What makes it so hard for you to leave?

Huh?

All my gigs are in Jakarta.

And I live in Bandung.

It's way too far.

I know you'll find a way.

It just depends on how you manage your time.

I know you can do it, OK?

-So, it's OK if I go to Bandung? -Of course, don't be an idiot.

[horn toots]

Eh?

Wait, I know that car! Are you going out with Darma?

-You're not back together, are you? -Shush, I'm not in the mood for a lecture.

He already said he's sorry, and he admitted that he was wrong.

So, stop complaining, OK? Bye!

[Ditto] The truth is,

I was ready not to go to college in Bandung for Ucha's sake.

So that I wouldn't be far away from her.

[wistful music]

But I think all the roads to win her have been closed against me.

Maybe it's not my destiny to have her.

And maybe going to Bandung is what's best for both of us.

["Forget Jakarta" by Adhitia Sofyan playing in English]

♪ I'm waiting in line To get to where you are ♪

♪ Hope floats up high along the way ♪

♪ I forget Jakarta ♪

♪ All the friendly faces in disguise ♪

♪ This time I'm closing down this fairytale ♪

♪ And I put all my heart... ♪

Are you sure you're not coming with us to Bandung?

I actually want to go with you, but I'm scheduled for a shoot after this.

I understand.

Ditto?

-Take care, Cha. -Come home often, won't you?

-Bye... -To.

My days will be lonely without you.

Cha...

The first person to cry has to buy us a meal!

Why do I have to cry for you?

-You're going to miss me. -It's the other way around.

-No, it's you. -No, you.

-I can see tears gathering in your eyes. -No, I won't.

Crybaby. You're the one that's going to cry.

[Ditto] This is my way of escaping.

Escaping for the sake of our friendship.

Escaping to protect our feelings.

Bye.

♪ Strangers I met along the way... ♪

Maybe this is what's best for me.

Maybe this way, I can get over my feelings for her.

[sighs]

My life will be lonely without her.

[upbeat guitar music]

OK, I just left campus. I'm on my way.

OK.

Risk taker, change maker, and lastly, the most importantly...

a visionary.

OK. That's great. Now, hold it.

[upbeat music continues]

The crowd in Bandung is so much fun.

The girls here are just like you. They love to scream and jump around.

It's awesome.

How are you doing these days?

I broke up again with Darma.

Alhamdulillah!

Finally, you've broken up with that guy! Congratulations!

Thanks. How many neng geulis have you been dating there? A lot?

Nope. I'm not focusing on that, only on getting good grades.

Amazing. Just a few months and you've already repented.

Even a playboy needs a break.

Are you saying you're saving your energy for the finish line?

[laughs]

When are you going to get back?

I want you to bring me siomay bandung.

Please come home.

Even living in Bandung can't stop you from making me your delivery man.

[laughs]

Of course.

Finally!

Finally I'm here? Or finally you can eat?

Both.

[laughs]

So, you like me only about as much as you like siomay?

Thank you, they look so delicious.

-You're welcome. -Have a bite.

[laughs]

[romantic music]

[wistful music]

Sorry.

-Are you majoring in philosophy? -No. I'm majoring in management.

Why are you reading a philosophy book then?

I'm just curious.

I think if you want to manage people, you have to know how they think.

[laughs]

Why are you laughing?

Do you think I'm too serious?

No, it's not that.

On the contrary, I think it's cool that you've thought that far ahead.

By the way, I'm Dila.

Ditto.

[wistful music]

[indistinct shouting]

Ditto!

-Hi, babe. -Hi.

-I got these for you! -OK, I'll go get my bag first.

OK.

[indistinct shouting]

-You're tired, aren't you? -Yeah.

[laughs]

Are you done? Here.

To...

Valentine's Day is coming up. Aren't we going to plan something?

-Huh? -Let's do something.

["Savana" by Senar Senja feat Asteriska playing in Indonesian]

-[in English] Happy Valentine's Day. -[in English] Thank you.

-Dila. -Yes?

If you get bored waiting for me playing on the stage,

it's OK to stay home next time.

Hey, who said I got bored?

No one, but I saw you busy with your phone.

[laughs] Oh my God, Ditto.

I was just on my phone a few times.

You're too sensitive.

Hey, please don't get upset.

Today is Valentine's Day.

Don't you want to take me to dinner or do romantic stuff together?

-Dinner? -Yeah.

["Savana" by Senar Senja feat Asteriska keeps playing in Indonesian]

[in English] Thank you, Nu. It's the best Valentine's Day ever.

You're welcome.

[makes zooming noises]

[laughs]

Ditto!

This is romantic, you know?

We're eating on a sidewalk, and it's raining.

And I'm spoon-feeding you. Isn't it romantic?

Ah...

We're eating batagor, because we're anti-mainstream.

Oh my God. Whose car did you borrow?

Hey, watch it! Isn't it cool?

Somebody told me that if I wanted a car,

I should work hard to buy one.

Are you serious? This is really your car?

Gosh, you finally got your car. You're so amazing!

OK, let's go. Let's drive around.

Wait a moment.

Where are you going? You don't need to change.

I need to put makeup on my toes first, remember?

[laughs] Just get in the car.

[pop music playing over radio]

So, this is what you get for three years of saving money.

Are you proud of me?

I'm so proud of you. You're so amazing.

I might play around with girls,

but I don't play around with my promises.

-Look who's bragging about himself. -You bet I am!

OK, fine. Just for tonight, you're allowed to brag.

-Are you sure? -I won't complain. Go ahead.

You have to call me Ditto the Great, The Percussion Master,

-[music playing loudly] -...The Cool and Handsome-- Damn it!

[shouts over radio] What? I can't hear you!

[Ayu] It's been so long since the last time I ate here.

The last time I ate here was with you. Remember?

-When was that? Was it in 11th grade? -Yeah, it was in 11th grade.

-This looks so delicious. -Thank you.

Was your girlfriend excited when she saw your new car?

-She doesn't know yet. -Huh?

I drove this car here the moment I paid for it.

Gosh, I'm that special to you.

I think being your best friend is better than being your girlfriend.

[laughs awkwardly]

[in English] It's obvious, you know. I believe in bros before hoes.

[in English] Oh, yeah? What's that? Huh?

[in English] It's like, girlfriend is here.

[in Indonesian] What are you saying?

[in English] Best friend is here.

[in English] It's different. You, it's different.

-[in Indonesian] That's how I put it. -[laughs]

-Your English is getting better. -[in English] Yes.

-Good for you. -[in English] Yes, of course.

-I go to college, you know. -Idiot.

-Cha... -Mm?

A scooter, check. A car, check.

-What's next? -The next thing is...

graduate from college, get married, buy a house,

and have children. [laughs]

So, that's all life is about, is it?

If you want to discuss the meaning of life,

I need more than just satay.

How's that?

-You're just still hungry. -How did you know?

[Ayu laughs]

We should have a double date.

I'll bring Rifnu, and you bring Dila. Sound good?

OK.

But I have to check my schedule.

Because starting next weekend, I will be fully booked until next month.

-You're a super busy girl. -Of course!

[both] Actress!

[both laughing]

I swear, Pak Mamat was like this...

-Right? -Totally. He was like...

You look so ugly. So crazy.

Sorry, it's an old story.

Let me tell you something, in high school Ditto was...

Ucha, shut up!

-What are you doing? -Don't gossip about me.

-Who is Pak Mamat? -You don't want to know.

I know you're curious. So, Pak Mamat was...

Don't start! Shut up!

Ditto, stop it!

It's wet, you jerk.

[in English] I can see why you two are friends.

You both are pranksters.

[in English] Of course, because Ucha is my...

-What's the word? -What do you want to say?

I'm looking for the term for...

[in English] OK, Ucha is my cleavage!

[snorts]

-He means I'm his soul-sister. -OK...

[laughs] Then what is Dila to you?

Eh? That's where you're wrong. She's my soul mate, right?

Right?

[laughs, in English] Nice save, man.

OK, let's change the topic.

Where did you two met?

-I'm going to let Ayu tell you. -You tell them.

-No, you. -You.

-No, you. -But I'm embarrassed.

-You tell them. -OK.

All right. We have a mutual friend, and she introduced us.

Then we exchanged numbers, and one thing lead to another.

[sad music]

You've been besties for nine years, but you've never dated her?

Huh?

Never.

Mm.

Oh boy. When a girl makes that sound, it's usually trouble.

It's just that...

I find it strange. And a bit doubtful.

A boy and a girl, being besties without having feelings for each other?

I do have feelings for her.

But feelings like a best friend.

I'm serious, Ditto.

So am I.

Have you ever been in love with her?

We're just friends, that's it.

How often do you contact each other?

Well...

Not often. She's busy with her life, too.

She has classes to attend, shooting schedules, and her boyfriend.

[sad music continues]

Do you have any goals after graduation?

Get a job maybe? And playing percussion.

No other goals?

Nope. Why do you ask?

Goals like building a family, or get married, maybe?

My goal is to get married early.

It will be nice to have a small family, with cute babies...

I wonder who the baby will look like. Me or you?

[laughs]

-Wee! -Let's go.

[Dila] Look, so cute!

Let's go to the park.

And our age gap with our children won't be too wide.

When they graduate from college, we won't have gray hair yet.

-[laughs] -Huh...?

And I think our relationship is getting serious.

And in terms of income, we're qualified for a mortgage, right?

[laughs]

I think we're ready to take our relationship to the next level.

-Don't you agree? -[laughs awkwardly]

Um, can I rehearse for a minute?

Of course you can. I was only wondering aloud.

-OK. Get fired up. -I'll start rehearsing, OK?

Bye.

[Dila] Ditto!

Dit...

Dit...

Ditto! Hey.

I've been screaming your name. Didn't you hear me?

-Really? I didn't hear you at all. -I want to show you something.

Look at this. It's cute, isn't it? [laughs]

What is that?

This baby picture is the fusion image of our faces.

So, our baby would probably look like this.

[laughs]

It's so cute.

It has your eyes and your lips, too.

[Ayu gasps] You want to break up with Dila?

-You're crazy. Come on! -I don't know what else to do.

She keeps talking about getting married.

She has given you four years of her life!

But you've never thought about proposing to her at all?

I love Dila, I swear. I love her so much.

But... I can't picture my future with her.

Ditto, you're not a teenager anymore.

If you still don't know what commitment is,

you shouldn't have a girlfriend.

I know you think I'm a jerk.

But I'm going to prove it to you.

If I get married, I will totally commit to her for the rest of my life.

Commitment and faithfulness takes time and effort.

There is no instant formula. OK? Bye.

[sad music]

That was a long call. Who was it?

Ditto told me he wants to break up with Dila.

-Ditto? -I think he's going crazy.

Why date her for four years, when he doesn't really love her?

Why bother, right?

I could understand it when he was a teenager,

he wanted to have as many girlfriends as he could.

That way, when he's older, he'd be ready for commitment.

-But at his age now? -Can we talk about Ditto later?

OK, but I just don't get it. How is it possible...

It is.

Anyone who wants to split up, can.

A married couple of 30 years can still divorce.

It's all about choices.

Like me, who chose to eat alone for half an hour

while you were on the phone with another man.

Was it that long? I'm so sorry.

And that man chose to forgive his girlfriend.

Because he loves her so much.

You're so sweet. You forgive me?

Now eat. Your food is getting cold. Taste this.

-[Dila] Are you serious? -[Ditto] Yeah, that's OK.

All right.

I hope we can still be this romantic when we're old and gray.

Hey.

How come you never answer my questions about us?

But I think I know the answer.

Ayu.

Why are we talking about her?

To...

You pour yourself into percussion because she told you to, am I right?

You saved your money to buy a car...

also because of your promise to her.

All of your accomplishments...

and all your hard work...

You did them for Ayu, didn't you?

We've been dating for four years.

I've been in your life for four years,

and I'm still in her shadow.

I should've broken up with you long ago,

but I was too stubborn.

I wanted to be the number one person in your life.

I thought I could compete with your Ucha. I was so confident.

But...

no matter how hard I try...

I can never beat her.

I give up.

[sad music]

[plays rhythmic, downbeat music]

[sad music intensifies]

[sad music continues]

[man on TV] I've been keeping my feelings inside,

because I was afraid.

[Ayu on TV] You can't stay silent.

Do you think love is easy?

Suddenly it's there, and suddenly everything is beautiful?

If you don't run after her, you won't ever catch her.

[motivated music]

[Ayu on TV] You can keep your feelings inside.

But don't expect her to know if you don't show her.

[Ditto] At that moment, I made up my mind.

Whatever happened, I had to tell her how I felt.

[action music]

[bells chiming]

Sorry for keeping you waiting.

Rifnu and I are planning to introduce our families.

You don't look happy. What's wrong?

I'm getting married. It's big news.

Can't your face be a bit more expressive?

[laughs awkwardly]

Yeah, I'm sorry, Cha.

I'm still processing that.

I can't believe someone actually wants to marry you.

I'm kidding, Cha.

[clears throat]

[wistful music]

-Congrats. -Thanks, Ditto.

-I'm happy for you. -Thanks.

Let me tell you something. I didn't expect this.

So, I was on the set and Rifnu proposed over the phone.

I didn't know what to say, but I'm so in love with him.

[sad music intensifies]

-Where did you park your car? -Over there.

-OK, I'll walk you to your car. -OK...

I thought you had something urgent to tell me.

I'm sorry. I was so busy talking about Rifnu, I forgot to ask you.

What did you want to tell me?

Huh?

-Nah, it's not important. -I don't believe it.

You came all the way from Bandung.

Just forget about it, it's nothing.

Come on, I can see it in your face...

Dila broke up with me.

I'm so sorry, and I was talking about me all the time.

Are you OK?

But I don't understand, why?

It's...

because she found out I don't really love her.

It's always the same old problem.

You're not a teenager anymore, To. You have to change.

Yeah, it's always the same old problem.

I've never changed.

I thought I had, but apparently I have not.

Maybe it's because I'm already in love with someone...

and have been for 12 years.

Huh?

I have to tell her tonight.

I can't hide my feelings any longer.

If I don't tell her tonight, she won't know how I truly feel about her.

Wait, those lines seem familiar. Where did I hear them before?

I stole them from your soap opera.

[laughs]

OK. Well, go on.

I know this isn't the right time.

But I'm in love with you.

You're kidding, right?

Do you mean the girl that you have loved for 12 years is me?

Are you out of your mind? You are so messed up.

I have to leave. I'm meeting Rifnu tonight.

Cha...

[downbeat music]

Yu...

Are you OK?

I met Ditto last night.

Mm?

He told me that he loves me.

Is he out of his mind?

He said he's been in love with me for 12 years!

Can you imagine that?

And I thought our relationship was strictly about friendship.

But, it turns out he feels differently.

I was so disgusted.

I told him everything. I mean, everything.

And how dare he tell me that, after I told him we're getting married?

He's out of his mind.

I feel so betrayed.

If the feeling was not mutual, you wouldn't be this stressed about it.

That's not it.

You don't realize it,

but you talk so much about Ditto.

He did a gig here, a gig there, or he was on TV.

And you tell him everything first.

When you signed up for a new series, you told him first.

I feel like I'm dating both you and Ditto.

And sometimes it feels like I'm just the third wheel.

I know he's important to you.

When I asked you to marry me, I was prepared for the fact that

we were going to talk about Ditto for the rest of our lives.

-But this kind of discussion... -No, I promise you.

I won't ever mention his name again.

I will never contact him again.

And we won't hang out with him ever again. I promise.

You don't have to promise me anything.

Think about it first.

I won't go anywhere.

["Melupakanmu" by Endah N Rhesa playing in Indonesian]

-[indistinct shouting] -[cheering]

Are you going home together?

You look so cute together.

I don't know what I'd do without you.

We're starting in 20 minutes!

Are you done, Ris?

[woman on TV] OK, today I want to talk about love.

But first, I want to ask the audience.

Are there any of you who have fallen in love with your best friend?

-[crowd] No. -Nobody?

Are you sure?

Oh my God, that's so sad. Then you have no handsome best friends.

OK, then, I'll just ask Ditto.

Have you ever been in love with your best friend?

[laughs] Well...

The look on your face tells me that you have.

Well, I have.

Tell me about it.

But I'm embarrassed.

Don't be so embarrassed. You are paid to be my victim anyway.

Spill it. They're waiting.

OK, it's like this...

Well, we've been besties since junior high.

I watched all her shows on TV. She's an actress, by the way.

I fell in love with her very much, but I didn't have the courage to tell her.

Because I was afraid.

Then, we went to the same high school.

And I still couldn't muster up enough courage to tell her.

I was still too afraid to say anything. I'm ashamed of myself.

Because I felt like I needed to be a guy she could be proud of,

I wanted to have a successful career first.

I even tried to compete with her boyfriend.

You went that far?

I thought that I had to prepare, so that when I finally did confess to her,

I would already be a successful person.

-But did you finally tell her? -I did.

-And then? -She said no.

I'm so sorry for you, Ditto.

Did you crawl up inside your percussion instrument?

Did you regret that you told her and she said no?

I didn't regret it one bit. Because I really love her.

And she needs to know how I feel.

My only regret is that now I feel that I've lost her.

Yu, why do I keep hearing Ditto's voice?

Maybe you miss him. You keep talking about him all day.

-Take a bath. It's already noon. -OK.

But when I finally told you, what did you do?

You want to leave me, isn't that it? You can hate me.

You can cast me out of your life.

But my feelings for you will never change.

And if you choose to leave, I understand.

But mark my words, one day you'll realize,

no one can ever love you as much as I love you.

[whispers] Yu, your line. It's your turn.

That's so presumptuous of you, to say that no one can love me

as much as you love me.

Do you think you're the only one in this world that loves me?

-[gasps] -Cut!

Ayu, is that a line from another soap opera?

Oh my God. I'm so sorry.

This must be a soap-overdose.

God.

[hopeful music]

[bell dings gently]

Hey, Ucha.

Is Ditto home?

He just left. He said he has to do a tour in Bali for a week.

Thank you.

[upbeat music]

[crowd cheering]

Hey. It's starting.

-Can you hold my phone? -OK.

[screaming and cheering]

One, two, one, two, three, four.

[performing "Hello You" by Iqbaal Ramadhan in English]

♪ Fly across the sky tonight Discovering the brightest light ♪

♪ Wish I was here with someone To hold tight ♪

♪ Hello there ♪

♪ I wish it was you ♪

♪ Playing in the rain and wait the rainbow To come and we'll dance ♪

♪ I wonder if you'd always be right here ♪

♪ Hello there ♪

♪ Are you doing fine? ♪

♪ Every night thinking about you ♪

♪ Would like to spend my life with you ♪

♪ Those eyes that always ♪

♪ Make me feel like home ♪

♪ And you will just always be ♪

♪ Something that I'll never have ♪

♪ Every time I had the chance To have a conversation with you ♪

♪ I'm always feeling nervous And I don't know what to do ♪

♪ Hello there ♪

♪ I lost my words... ♪

Ditto!

Ditto!

To!

♪ Hello you ♪

♪ Those eyes that always make me ♪

♪ Feel like home ♪

♪ And you will just always be ♪

♪ Something that I'll never have ♪

[deafening cheers]

[crowd keeps cheering]

Excuse me!

-Have you seen Daniel? -No.

Iqbaal!

Iqbaal!

Excuse me.

Sorry, miss. You need to have a backstage pass to enter.

How come you let them enter?

They're from Iqbaal's fan club.

[phone ringing]

Hello?

[fans] Iqbaal!

-Have you seen Daniel? -No.

I told you, this is a restricted area.

It's OK. She's a friend of mine.

Well, miss...

Don't you need a backstage pass to get in here?

Is that so? Don't you know who I am?

Who are you anyway?

I'm besties with the percussion guy, Ditto what's his name.

[laughs]

Cocky, aren't you? I have a lot of fans, you know.

Those girls you saw screaming "Iqbaal"?

-They were actually my fans. -I don't buy that one bit.

There's one fan right here.

She came all the way from Jakarta just to see me.

-You miss me, don't you? -Don't get cocky.

She touched me! You want me that bad already?

You're the one who has wanted me for the past 12 years.

And you told everybody on national television!

And you think I wouldn't know?

[peaceful music]

Where have you been?

I thought you went back to Jakarta without me.

What? Are you regretting saying you love me?

[clears throat]

[clears throat]

Why are you acting so weird?

I didn't expect it to be this soon.

Will you, in this one lifetime of yours, be my wife?

Wait. Are you proposing to me with an empty box?

It's not empty.

Sorry.

Will you take me as your husband, Cha?

So that you can marry your best friend.

You will?

You're out of your mind. I never thought you'd propose this quickly.

Quick for you, but for me it's been 12 years waiting.

Not now!

I didn't lean in to kiss you. I just wanted to check your breath.

Idiot.

[Ditto] I've been waiting 12 years for this moment.

Twelve years filled with struggles.

But her love is worth the effort.

[both laughing]

Let's just do that later.

Stand back, you're creeping me out.

[man leading prayer in Arabic]

I accept Ayudia Chaerani binti Firmansyah

to be my lawfully wedded wife with the dowry mentioned.

-Witnesses, are they officially married? -Yes!

[man in Arabic] May Allah bless you.

["Teman Tapi Menikah" by Dengarkan Dia playing in Indonesian]

Every step we took, both the right and the wrong ones,

has lead us to this day.

Ayu is my past, my present, and will always be my future.

Ready? One, two, three.

[Ditto] It's true what they say.

First love isn't something you can easily forget.

Especially if your first love is also your best friend.

And that's why I married my best friend.

That's it, then.

Go ahead.

[laughing happily]

["Teman Tapi Menikah" by Dengarkan Dia continues playing in Indonesian]