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No letter today.

I wrote R three weeks ago...

and still no answer.

Maybe he didn't get my letter.

Maybe some jealous secretary threw it away.

Because she knows I love R more she does.

That I really love R.

It would be a betrayal if I stopped waiting for his letters.

I won't go to school today.

I'll walk around town.

I imagined that R visited me here in Ulm.

We climbed the hundreds of steps up the cathedral.

One of the most beautiful moments of my life.

At the top, R gently takes me into his arms.

I shiver with excitement.

He is very gentle.

His lips touch mine...

and I feel the tip of his tongue.

Some people gave me funny looks.

Tourists.

Perhaps they thought I was about to climb the bars...

and throw myself off.

And they were right.

That's what I'll do if I don't hear from R.

But I won't just be dead...

splattered all across the square.

If I jump, I'll have a farewell letter to R with me.

Then R will hear of me.

He'll have to think about me.

And so I'll be a part of him and he a part of me.

I'm listening to his last album.

It's beautiful.

More than you can imagine.

It's like he wrote every song for me.

Like... he knew me inside out.

Like I knew him inside out.

I understand him...

and he understands me.

Like we'd known each other forever...

but a cruel fate prevented us from really meeting.

It's not what you think. A letter from school to your parents.

Give me that!

My parents say sorry but they can't see you today.

I'm getting a doctor's note soon.

I'm having very bad periods.

I was in school today.

I thought I could resist going home.

But I couldn't stop thinking about R.

Tell me, are you nuts?

It's not there.

He always sings with the same voice.

But for me, his voice is different every time.

I imagine that's what it's like, being with the right person.

You say the same things but it's not the same.

It's not the words you use but what you mean that counts.

Because you might not be able to say what you mean.

And this is what I wrote in my letter to R:

I know I can make you happy. And I know you can make me happy.

To give our happiness a chance, write to me...

or give me a sign on your next show.

Wink once with your right eye, and I'll know you're thinking of me.

I don't care if I see pictures of R with other girls.

He doesn't look happy in those pictures.

I'm not jealous of those others.

All they want from him is his money.

That's why he's not interested.

He goes to bed with them, then kicks them out.

Maybe he even pays them, so they know what he thinks of them.

Today, is R's first TV appearance since I wrote him.

I can't wait to see if he makes our secret sign.

If he winks at me...

I'm sure he will.

Some...

some stupid show host offered me 1000 marks.

Well...

I didn't get away unscathed either.

It's also said that...

you know what...

I'm going to watch the movie.

I want to watch this. I've been looking forward to it.

I don't know what's coming. But you'll have to bleed for it.

Is this any good?

Quite good.

But I think I've seen it.

Maybe we can watch the show.

Auf Los Geht's Los, 7570 Baden-Baden 100.

And now...

...good luck.

Talking of which...

we have many stars...

but real, international stars you can count on one hand.

A star of today, maybe an international star of tomorrow...

who is forging a career with many notes, but only one letter...

with the letter R.

What R stands for, we don't know. But maybe it stands for...

Let's hope so...

Here is R...!

A moment...

Life is just a moment.

Just a moment...

And then it's all over.

A moment.

I live just for that moment.

Just for that female moment...

Enough of this crap!

Dear R...

I don't know if you got my letters.

I know you can't read all the letters you get.

I don't even know if you wrote back.

I think the postman might have kept the letter from me for some reason.

Or my mother has it.

I don't know if you winked at me in the show either.

I couldn't watch it all, because I had an argument with my parents.

So I'm writing it all again to you one more time.

Perhaps you're waiting to hear back from me...

and don't know I haven't heard from you yet.

If you already have my letter, start reading after the big heart.

I want to tell you that I love you.

And that I know I can make you happy.

You don't know me... but I've known you for 2 years now.

And I feel I could give your life meaning.

You would never be alone again.

You needn't worry that I'm after your money or your fame.

I would love and stand by you even if you were poor and unknown.

You're such a good person...

yet I often see in your pictures the sadness behind your smile.

Write to me at the post office addressed to my first name.

To Simone.

Just write the word "Come"... then I'll know.

And we won't have to fear anyone finding out...

or any problems if the letter gets into the wrong hands.

I'll go there every day to ask if a letter's come.

Please answer this as soon as you get it.

I can't live without you.

Good to see you.

What have you been up to?

- Let's go for a coffee. - Some other time.

- I've missed you. - Ciao.

All for R?

That's only the start. There's three more trucks.

We're drowning in R's fan-mail.

Best dump it in the garbage then.

I'm so unhappy... I can't even cry anymore.

I'll give it another week.

If R hasn't answered by then I'll have to act.

Anything come for Simone?

Nothing here.

DAY ONE

Where you going?

Anything come for Simone?

DAY TWO

- Is there anything for Simone? - Nothing at all.

- Please check... - Next!

I asked you to check.

- Yes? - Friedrich?

- Check, I said! - I'll have you thrown out.

DAY THREE

DAY FOUR Nothing.

If you skip class again I'll put you in a boarding school!

Pop star R is to appear on the TV show TOP POP...

to perform his latest single.

DAY FIVE

Come on, Simone...

DAY SIX

You could at least shut the door.

DAY SEVEN

Running away, huh?

Tell me... ...what'll you do in Munich?

So sweetie, got a boyfriend in Munich?

What do you think about sex?

Aren't you scared of hitching alone?

I think my friend needs a walk.

Go take a leak.

Now you little minx, let's do it...

What are you doing here?

All requests in writing!

If you don't go I'll call the cops!

TELEVISION

- What's your name? - Claudia.

Want to come in and watch?

I'd love to.

Don't you have a job to do? Take care of the car.

Want an autograph?

OK.

- And you? What's your name? - Beate.

- You don't want one? - No.

I have to rush, bye...

R didn't come today.

I'll wait for him.

R!

R!!!!!

Don't you want my autograph?

What's your name?

I have to go in now.

You can come later.

Just tell them I said so.

All ready for next rehearsal...

Ready for rehearsal.

Feel better now?

Everyone for Top Pop in the studio.

Get ready for rehearsal.

Just nod or shake your head.

Great.

I'm needed in the studio. Up to you if you stay here or join me.

Ready...

Patrizia, hurry with those dolls so R can get in position.

If this goes on, he'll be able to transmit with his dick.

Got any audio?

Sound, give me some juice!

Thanks.

Dieter?

Ready.

Start playback!

Hang on, R, give us a moment.

- Berndt, light the Madonna... - Berndt's not here.

OK, leave it for now.

Start playback.

Patrizia, where are your guys?

R? Take a break until we're done here.

Hi... how's it going?

Christian, what about the ending?

Like this.

Not exactly but something like that.

Thanks for watching, bye, have a nice day... you know?

But look, I'm talking to the audience...

and the light's behind them.

What about turning the shot around?

We can talk to a few of them at the end of the show.

- OK we'll change it over. - That's great.

I need the exact broadcast date so I don't get it wrong.

What about the interviews, Dieter?

We'll just clear it with editorial.

- Did she go because of me? - Who?

That girl, your secretary...

You don't need to be so shy.

We barely know each other.

We have to change that, right?

Yes, she left because of you.

She's insanely jealous, but she's no reason to be.

I wrote you. Maybe she kept the letters from you.

Maybe. But she didn't stop us meeting, right?

R, can you come here?

Sorry...

I don't think we should do an interview.

You just doing the song would be better.

Yeah, you're right.

- You always treat them mean? - That keeps them keen.

You're the man.

See you after the show?

Unless you got something better to do.

- Want to go eat? - If you like.

- Got a boyfriend? - No...

I don't believe it. A girl like you?

- You're lying. - I'm not.

You never been in love?

- So... you don't like boys. - Absolutely not.

- Are they that bad? - Worse.

And me?

Dieter wants you again.

Go get something to eat. You know where the cafe is.

I need a rest before the show.

You're not eating?

You can wait in the cafe.

Are you scared?

Come sit here.

And now?

What?

What next?

You need to rest for the show.

Come closer.

Closer.

- Closer. - That's close enough.

You're a little minx.

Stay like that.

Know what I'd like?

A little kiss.

And?

- Is that it? - R to make-up!

Everyone else, ready for taping!

Good evening and welcome to a new edition of Top Pop.

I hope you're feeling good, looking forward to the show.

Enjoy our great guests, and the surprise star.

Someone you haven't seen on TV for a long time, but more later.

Someone here liked it a lot.

- Enjoy the show? - Yeah...

OK, great! I hope you viewers enjoyed tonight's edition of Top Pop!

And special thanks to R, it was great having him here.

So, until next time, have fun, see you soon.

We need to talk. Are you coming tonight?

You can't turn down all interviews.

If you mess up now, the last 10 months has been wasted.

Come on then! We're done here.

Can't we talk now?

The studio's booked for the 10th.

Everything's linked to that.

We could release it two weeks later.

It might just work.

- Is that it? - What do you mean?

I'm taking time off. Do what you want.

Can't you wait a couple of days?

- I could... - And the album?

Do it without me.

What about all the TV spots?

They were arranged two months ago!

- Ready? - We'll call you at the hotel.

I'm checking out tonight.

How can we reach you?

When are you back?

I'll send you a postcard.

Can I go now?

That'll keep you busy.

Where are we going?

I'll just get my stuff.

My friends' place, they're in America.

No-one knows about it.

I have to make some calls, have a look round.

Hello... it's me.

Maybe I wasn't fair to my people.

You can afford it.

But I don't want to.

I kind of like them. And I need them.

- I thought you needed me. - Yeah, sure...

Where are you going?

To sort things before I go.

I have to.

I'll be back soon, I promise.

I love you.

Me too...

You could come but it's strictly business.

You made me very happy.

We'll meet again. I'll be back in a few months.

I really need to get away.

Stay here as long as you like.

Just leave the keys in the hallway and shut the door after you.

I'll call you while I'm away.

Simone...

I'll go back to school tomorrow.

We didn't report you missing. I didn't want a fuss.

And now, a police message...

The pop singer R has been missing since August 29th.

Real name, Richard Reuss.

R left for a vacation, and has not been seen since.

When last seen at the filming of Top Pop...

he drove a brown Rolls Corniche

and wore a white linen suit.

If you have any information, contact the police.

I know where you are.

Don't worry, I won't betray you.

Not for any money.

I missed my period.

I'm four weeks late.

I'll deliver you into the world.

We will be happy.

I know you love me.

Me too...

I love you.

"I know that you love me..."

"and that I love you too..."