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Joni?

What are you doing here?

I just had some business at the city hall.

I'm heading back to Manila now.

How have you been?

Are you following me?

You dropped this.

Thank you. You should go home now.

Is there a problem?

I left my key inside.

Let me get that for you.

I always carry the duplicate key.

By the way, I’m Tantan. I’m Celia’s son.

-What’s your name? -Joni.

Thank you. You should go home.

Oh my. That's her.

She's known in the next town.

-They say she's really flirtatious. -Really?

Celia, why did you let her rent your place?

Why not? It's good money.

That place has been vacant for a long time.

Besides, she'll only stay for three months

and then she’ll go to Japan.

Oh, so she's going to work as a Japayuki?

Look, look, who’s that?

-There, look. -Hey. Stop that.

You all have such sharp tongues.

Aren't you supposed to be going to the market?

Oh, yes, it's already noon.

We’ll go ahead.

You, go to school.

Oh no, I forgot about what I was cooking.

Oh, I'm sure she's been out flaunting herself again.

So, you should watch your husband closely

because they say she's quick to attract attention.

Aling Tasing, please don't be so harsh.

You don't even know her.

Hey, why are you getting involved?

You're so young,

and you're already joining in on adult conversations.

So what if she hears it,

it's true that she's flirtatious.

Maybe it's better if you gossip elsewhere.

My mom doesn't like gossips either.

Oh, fine, goodbye.

Let's go before we catch any of her bad habits.

-So, see you tomorrow, bro? -Alright.

-Try to play better next time. -Wow. Look who's talking.

-Okay, see you. -Take care.

(Instrumental music playing)

What do you think you're doing?

Does your mother know you're here?

Hm?

It’s just that-- Um, I just need--

-I just need to-- -Hm... sure...

Go home before I tell your mother.

Yes, okay. I'm going. Good night.

-See you. Thank you. Take care. -Off you go.

Food. From mom.

Thank you.

Wait, I’ll just transfer it. Come inside.

It’s okay, I'll just stay here.

She's pretty.

Huh?

-You’ll look good together. -I don’t think so.

Don't tell me you don't know how to court someone?

Come back next time, I'll teach you.

If you say so.

Do you remember what you did last night?

Actually, I don’t. I was too drunk.

You were so noisy.

-You were noisy and-- -Stop it. Stop.

Hi, Helen. How are you?

You’re getting beautiful by the day.

You're really mischievous, Tasyo.

I’m serious. That’s why Tantan here’s really in to you.

Tantan has something to say.

Uh--

Hi-- Hi, Helen.

Hi, Tantan.

-Uh... -Go, bro.

Can I--

You can do it.

Can I--

He's asking if he can come over to court you.

Whatever. I'm always at home.

There. There you go.

There you have it.

I told you, just be direct.

I'll go ahead.

Take care.

Bro, she agreed.

Do your best.

If you don't, I'll steal her from you.

Take a look at that, bro.

Right? I’m telling you, bro.

Didn't you say you'd teach me how to court?

You should always look presentable.

You should always carry a comb

so you'll always look neat.

Ah.

Good enough.

It's a turn-off to have bad breath.

Always brush your teeth and carry chewing gum.

And when you talk to her,

look her in the eyes.

Let her feel your sincerity.

Like this?

Go now. You shouldn't keep a girl waiting.

Okay, thanks.

There’s Tantan.

Sorry, bro,

I was just really horny.

You took too long, so I went ahead.

-What’s his problem? -Miss?

Can I have some soft drinks?

Hey, beautiful,

can I join you?

Then have you as well?

Hey, asshole, don’t be rude!

Bro, bro, that’s enough.

Seriously? You’re defending her?

Is that flirt your girlfriend?

Yes, I'm his girlfriend. Jealous? Huh?

-Really? -Let’s go.

So I can take a bath, and so we can start.

By the way, I talked to Helen, and she said

she didn't enjoy the size and your performance.

She said you failed.

Come on.

-Where are you headed? -To town.

-I'll take you there. -With that?

Why not? I'm good at biking.

Alright.

Come on.

Ouch.

-You’re good? -Let’s go.

Hold tight, you might fall...

After you're done in town, we have somewhere to go.

-Where to? -It’s a surprise.

About the thing you said last night,

that you’re my girlfriend,

did you meant it?

Of course not.

Stay away from them. They’re a bad influence on you.

It's beautiful here, isn't it?

You're more beautiful.

Hey, you're getting good at this.

You're using what I taught you, huh?

No, I’m not.

But you know what, that’s good.

You should know how to flatter.

Hey, I'm not trying to flatter anyone.

But just a bit, okay?

Are you really going to Japan?

Do you really need to go there?

Yes, it's coming up soon.

There are great opportunities waiting for me there.

It'll speed up my house construction

and I can retire faster.

I admire you.

You're like a bird...

...free.

You can go anywhere

and leave whenever you want.

-And you're like a fish. -How so?

Because you're so lively, energetic,

and you’re so cute.

It’s really beautiful.

You didn’t tell me you knew how to play guitar.

You know, your girlfriend will be lucky.

Why do you say that?

Because you're handsome and also kind.

Hey, don’t get giddy.

But the one I like doesn't like me back.

You still haven't moved on from Helen?

I don't love her.

The girl I love, doesn't like me.

Maybe she likes you too.

Maybe.

Well, she finds me good-looking and nice.

But still, I think she’s not interested.

Maybe...

...you're just not compatible.

Huh?

Sometimes,

no matter how much you love someone,

you have to let go

because that's what's needed.

Huh?

Tantan, dear, have some food.

Okay.

It seems like you've been going out with Joni quite often.

It's not bad to admire someone, dear,

as long as you know your limits.

Joni is different.

You know that. It's just...

it's complicated.

Mom...

even though you raised me alone,

you still did it well.

And...

...you taught me not to judge others, right?

Here. Just eat your food.

-Hey! You promiscuous woman! -Mom!

Promiscuous woman, come out here and face me!

Come out here, promiscuous woman!

Face me!

Aling Tasing, please don't cause a scene here.

Tasyo, take your mother home.

Don't interfere in this, this is adult business!

Come out here, you bitch!

There’s plenty of people, mom, it’s embarrassing.

-What's the problem? -What is the problem?

You! You are the problem!

Maybe you don't know, but we all know what you do.

Since you came, our neighborhood has become filthy!

Men are constantly coming in and out of your house.

Even my quiet child

got infected because of you!

Mom, let’s go home. This is embarrassing.

That woman is more embarrassing! A scourge!

I know my child's infection came from you.

Because you're dirty! You're promiscuous! A scourge!

-Mom, let's go home. It's embarrassing. --That’s enough, Tasing.

I don't have any disease. I am careful,

and your child has never been my client

because he can't afford me.

Why don't you ask Helen?

I saw her buying antibiotics the other day.

Isn't that right, Helen?

Hey Helen, come back here!

Hey Helen, come back here, we need to talk!

And you, you’re not listening to me.

I already told you to not get involved with whores.

You’re not listening to your mother!

Do you really have no intention...

...of stopping accepting clients?

Don't worry, I'm not judgmental.

I need to have my own house first.

I'm not ashamed of who I am.

People need to live,

and I'm supporting myself.

I'm not taking advantage of anyone;

the men who come here have their needs,

and I have mine.

So--

Once we're done,

it's forgotten.

Just like that, it's that simple.

You’re having sex even though you don't love each other?

Is that how it is?

They just get to have my body,

not my heart, that’s something else.

But--

Why do you need to leave?

I can defend you against the people here.

I'll beat them up if you want.

I've already taught you what you need to know

to become a complete man.

You know how to take care of yourself.

Ah,

I know,

here's something I haven't taught you yet.

How to dance.

Joni?

Joni?

-Hey, where have you been? -Mom, where's Joni?

-What? -Joni, her stuff is no longer in the house.

Oh, she said goodbye earlier.

She's heading to Manila-- Here’s her keys.

Hey. What's wrong with you?

Where are you going? Tantan!

Where are you going? Get back here!

Joni?

Hey.

Where are you planning to go?

I'm coming with you.

I won't let you go alone.

Go home, your mom will look for you.

I'll come back for her.

But I'm coming with you.

Where are we going?

What will happen to us?

You're still so young.

Anywhere. I don't know.

Uh--

I'll find a job right away. I'll work hard.

I'll do everything to make you happy.

I’ll take care of you.

I will love you and I won't be ashamed of you.

Birds and fish...

...can love each other.

But they can't be together.

Because their worlds are different.

I can't take you into my world.

What will happen to me if you're gone?

You will study. Graduate.

Have a good job,

fall in love,

have a family.

There's so much more in store for you.

A lot of people will love you.

Just remember, no matter what happens,

no matter how long...

I'll always love you.

I was asking you how you were.

I’m okay. When did you come back?

I just arrived.

I finished building my house in Manila first.

Wow, you really had it built. Congratulations!

What are you up to now?

I have a small business in Manila--

Love...

-Ah-- -I'm just going to...

This is Rhea, my wife.

-This is Joni, my friend. -Hi. Just catch up with us.

Nice to meet you. Bye.

-Okay, I'll go ahead too. -Okay--

Uh-- Drop by the house sometime when you're back here.

Thank you.

Thank you for everything you taught me.

Okay. Let me talk to him.

Hello, Tantan, my dear. Mommy’s on her way home.

What do you want mommy to bring?

Okay. I love you.

Bye.