Let's be friends. Official.
Aren't you going too fast?
What about you, Hunter? How do you make her happy?
You just went to the club looking for trouble.
Watch yourself.
Just because you have pure intentions...
All I want is to love her.
Shit!
Right there.
Love, am I going too fast?
Just tell me.
I haven't met anyone like you before.
Forget about being 'too fast'.
Ride me as hard as you want, love. Go!
Just like that. Go!
Hang on. Are we safe here?
Yes. They're out for the weekend, so the house is always empty.
Let's go.
Okay.
Hold on.
Wait, wait. Not there.
Sorry, right... Control.
The heck are you talking about?
What I meant was don't put it there.
Aim it higher.
Huh?
Go higher.
Higher?
Yes, up there.
But isn't this the fire exit?
Love, I'm saving my V-card for D-day.
Wedding day.
So on regular days, let's use the backdoor.
Ah, no, but...
Isn't that for... you know?
Gay?
No! Why don't you try it first?
Go ahead. Higher.
Here?
Yes, a little more.
Almost there.
Yes, bingo!
Bingo!
Rice Cakes!
Hello, neighbors!
Buy my snacks!
Carmie!
Here, I have your favorite.
Maja blanca!
This goes great with coffee.
Issa, you and Gibo are classmates, right?
Hey. She's talking to you.
Oh, sorry, ma'am. What was it?
I said you and Gibo are classmates.
I'm glad. It's good to know someone.
How are you teachers and classmates?
Everything's fine, ma'am.
Sorry about her. She's not quite herself.
She's been staying up late.
Scribbling away on her notebooks!
I told her she should have some fun sometimes.
You're crazy.
You should come in and rest.
Wait, let me get Gibo.
Auntie, that's okay, you don't have to.
Is there an issue?
- No, auntie. - Well, is there?
No, there's nothing.
She's really out of it today.
We should really get going. I'll bring these to the other neighbors.
All right. Be safe.
Thanks, auntie.
Is there an issue? Don't tell me you have a crush on the guy?
No, I don't.
No secrets, okay?
Is this your project with Issa?
No, Pa. We found a pet in school.
I can't bring it home because you know,
mom's allergic.
You sure you're not looking after something else?
Nothing like that, Pa.
Besides, it's Issa. Our skinny neighbor.
She's just a friend.
Sure, sure, if you say so.
Ah, Pa, I'll just take this call.
Who is this?
Hey, Wes.
Gibo. It's the weekend. Let's go! Party mode on!
I'm busy.
Gibo, please. Stop moping!
The world's not ending just because she deleted your pictures together!
Huh?
What are you talking about?
Shit. Haven't you seen it? Sorry!
Sorry, but that's that, bro. Final blow.
She practically announced to the whole world that you're over.
Let's go.
Lemuel?
Is that you?
- Auntie Margo. How are you? - Hello!
Hi, hi!
It's so nice.
Do you remember Lem? Your Auntie Sonia's son!
Of course, Ma.
Oh my gosh, Lemuel. I didn't know you were back.
I thought you're in the US.
Ah, wait! You were in that retreat last summer!
Karla, didn't you see each other there?
Yes, auntie, but only briefly.
Nice! So you teach here, huh?
Training? As part of your last year? Wow, you're graduating!
Yes, auntie. I am.
You know what, you should practice by tutoring Karla!
Ma!
Oh, sure. By the way, auntie, I have to clock in.
I'm running late.
- Okay, okay, dear. - Thank you.
Gibo!
Gibo, dear!
How are you?
Hi! Hello! Hello!
How are you, dear?
I'm okay, ma'am. What about you?
Always good. How's your mom?
Actually, you know what? I should actually donate more to their NGO!
You haven't been to the house in ages!
I'm starting to feel bad.
- No need, Ma! - Sorry about that, auntie.
Look at the time. You'll be late. Go on!
- Okay. - Okay, auntie.
Bye, my love.
Bye!
Karla hasn't been getting enough sleep. Look how puffy her face is!
It doesn't help that your textbooks are so heavy!
Karla, Iet me take that!
I'll carry your bag for you.
Always such a good boy, Gibo.
Thank you!
- Thank you, auntie. - Bye, darling!
Bye, Ma!
- We'll go ahead. - Bye! Take care.
Enjoy!
Take care.
Nevermind, give me that.
I know.
I just didn't want to embarrass your mom.
Karla, I already know we're over.
But you didn't have to be a bitch about it.
Excuse me?
Yeah, that's how you're acting in case you haven't noticed.
I just wish…
you didn't do it to me.
Because even if you hurt me, I'll never retaliate.
Just give some respect.
It's pretty basic.
See you.
Issa!
Let's go?
Students, the celebration of the Day of the Rosary is coming up.
And as per university tradition,
we will have an overnight retreat.
Fun!
Okay, okay. Silence. Silence.
For those who wish to come, you just need to submit a signed consent form
from your parents or guardians.
You will have to pay fees for meals and miscellaneous expenses.
Before you writhe in joy,
I just want to remind you,
that we shall spend that time to pray,
reflect, and confess our sins.
Not to fool around, okay?
Yes, Mads. Of course.
- Yes, Mads! Sure! - Now for additional reminders.
Miss Salva, please.
You may approach Miss Salva, okay?
Everyone's done confessing.
Just one.
Oh, come on.
Hey, Luke!
Hey, Max.
I have a new recruit for our party. Mavic Lagdameo.
- Hello there! - Hi!
Mavic, welcome to the longest running political party
in Harmon Vanguard, Senior High Chapter.
This is Luke, our party president.
Hi! Oh, oops.
I forgot... You're politicians.
- Hi, Luke! - Hi.
Alright, let's take our seats.
Yep, let's go.
Thank you.
How sweet.
Hi!
What's up, guys?
Guys.
And if we're talking parties, I'm all about that.
It's Mavic, right?
Yes.
Were you ever a student officer?
I was muse. I strutted. Want a sample?
Ah, no need.
Okay.
But you were active in the student body?
Active? Body?
Sure! Want to go for three rounds? No problem!
- Right, love? - What?
She means yes. She's interested in civic duties.
Yeah.
You better be sure.
Love? What's civic? Isn't that a car?
I'll tell you later, but he didn't mean the car.
So, may we start?
So, where were we?
Issa.
Ta-da!
Not bad.
Pretty cute.
Are you describing this or me?
Assuming?
What was that for?
Nothing. Memories.
At least, one year from now it'll show up on our feed, huh?
Ah. I only have feeds for Cheesy.
I deactivated my Fezbook and TikTak.
Not a poster, nor a poser.
Besides, I don't like being in social media.
Really now?
Yeah, but I'm on IJ and Tweezer.
But I only use them to check for earthquake and fire updates.
Okay. I'll add you.
I'll wait for your approval. Hang on.
She unfollowed him on IJ, in real life, too?
Ah, life!
What's up?
What's with the long face?
It is Karla again?
Yeah, I know she deleted your pictures.
Wow, not a poster but a lurker.
It doesn't bother me anymore.
I'm over it.
But of course…
I wish I knew the real reason why she broke up with me.
I did a recall, see.
And I really couldn't find a trigger.
If there was a third party, that would make sense.
You think so?
Sir, these are for you.
What are you doing?
Just flirting.
You know what? You're so immature.
Isn't that why you fell for me?
Don't be such a bitch.
Good morning, Sir Lem.
Ms. Sanchez.
Thank you.
You may leave.
Yeah, if there's a third party, I'd rather know.
I'll find out what he has that I don't.
If he's more handsome, richer, taller.
Wait!
Is this what you mean by 'over it'?
You're the OG cheesy for sure. Not this one.
You've never been cheesy your whole life?
Never fell in love and got your heart broken?
Such a big talker.
Karla's your first girlfriend, right?
Yeah? At least I got one in the bag.
Is your heart a virgin, too?
So rude!
For real?
I'm not ignorant, if that's what you're asking.
Okay, who is it then?
What's his name?
It's...
It's... It's Bob.
Bob? What kind of name is Bob? Who names their kid that?
That's the name of the loony hobo on our street.
Bob? That sounds made up.
You're so mean to all the Bobs.
Bob.
What if…
I court you?
I'm joking! Unless you want to take it seriously?
Just say so.
Don’t be shy.
We're good at keeping secrets, aren't we?
Huh?
I meant Cheesy.
You might have told the teachers. They'll get rid of it for sure.
Ah, no. It's our secret.
According to recent studies,
the highest cases occur in men having sex with men.
As for heterosexuals.
Men having sex with men?
Why call it something else when it's just gay?
Now, just to clarify, when we say men having sex with men,
we are not automatically referring to gays or homosexuals.
We should not box gay people.
Let them...
Let me just clarify, students, okay?
That this setup and act is not condoned by the church and the university.
Now, as for me, I will hold my opinion on this matter
but as curriculum dictates…
Go on, madam lecturer, please tell us the details.
That's gay. Period.
If you want it up the ass, that's gay.
What if you're cleaning out your hole after you take a shit?
And you accidentally put your finger in,
does that make you gay?
Disgusting.
The teacher's right.
Besides, it's tighter down there.
Does my girlfriend look like a homo to you?
Yes!
Homo?
God.
You're lurking like a ghost.
Do you do this all the time? Stay after school?
No, sir.
I just have papers due, and…
my laptop's broken.
It's cheaper here than to rent a computer.
Rent a computer?
Sorry, you're too rich to understand.
Just like Karla.
Karla?
Why mention her name?
Ah, I just remembered her.
We were classmates in our old school.
She's one of the rich students, too.
So you know each other.
Just based on your reaction, I mean.
Family friend.
Our parents are somewhat close.
Just somewhat.
Anyways.
Did you apply to the Chronicles yet?
Yes, sir. Why do you ask?
Well, I'm just glad I was able to convince you.
And I'd be happy to see you there, Issa.
Thank you, sir.
You're welcome.
Taking forever! I'm dying to stamp, I mean hump Miss Salva!
I'm ready to press hard against her, put it inside her, make a mark!
Let me help you out, sir. How many more are there?
Just a few pages left.
Here you go.
There it is.
And last one. There!
- Are you done? - Thank you, son.
You're all good, sir.
- You're not heading out yet? - We'll just tidy up.
All right. I'll go ahead.
- Okay, sir. - Okay, sir.
So… what needs tidying up, Felize?
All the mess we'll make.
You've felt me up.
But you, Gibo, I still have to review.
Review.
Hold on.
Don't you want it?
I do, of course, but…
Can we do it step-by-step?
Since it's my first time.
You've never been...
But last time, you seemed to know exactly what you were doing.
Well, we're good at video games.
Like so and so, right?
But it's really my first time.
So I want to relish the experience…
and savor everything we'll review.
Savor?
Savor.
Yes, ma'am. I'll savor every drop!
Oops, let's get rid of this, or it might get soaked.
Because I assure you, Mrs. Salva. You'll be melting in my mouth!
I've never felt so…
so…
So good!
Do I pass the oral exam, ma'am?
Sorry, we didn't get bond some more.
My ride came early. Our quality time got cut short, among other things.
What 'other things'?
Video call?
No, cybersex.
Like this?
Like what you see?
Yes. Touch there.
I'm close.
Wait. Hold it. Let me see yours.
Show me more.
Right there.
Show me more. I'm close.
You've been saying that. What's taking so long?
Ah, sorry...
Ah! Wait, I know.
Can you show it from behind?
I want to see you from behind.
Ah, hold on.
How do we do this?
Maybe set it up on a table or cabinet or whatever.
Okay, okay.
- There. Do you see? - Yes, just like that. Go on. Go on.
Yeah. I'm almost there.
Ah, yes. I'm close.
Yes, that's it! That's it!
I don't understand how your husband can possibly not like this.
You're so hot.
It's complicated.
Try me.
I pick up on things pretty fast.
It's not about the hotness, or being sexy.
If you don't have what they're looking for,
the pleasure of sex doesn't even figure in.
It's just not as important.
What's important?
Will his brain even work while he's doing it?
Because while I'm doing it--
I'm just taking it all in.
And I mean all of it.
We got bogged down trying so hard to have a baby.
I don't know. All I know is, the excitement faded.
Eventually, it became a responsibility.
Dates we had to follow closely on the calendar.
Or maybe we overdid it, and now he's spent.
Just him?
Wait, are you still attracted to him?
I think so.
But that is overshadowed by a lot of things.
When I attempt to you know...
I find it difficult to get in the mood.
Because bad thoughts would intrude, like my shortcomings,
or if there's someone out there who can give him what I couldn't.
Maybe he feels that for me.
His hesitation.
That's why he got tired of it.
I may not fully grasp the depths of your issue,
I understand shortcomings.
It doesn't feel good,
and it's not easy to admit.
Thank you for making me talk.
For listening.
For the retreat. Don't be shy. It's our secret.
Whatever, Gibo.
Silken tofu!
Issa!
- Issa! - Auntie!
Issa. Are you looking for Gibo?
No, auntie. I was just...
I'm taking the wheels for a test run.
Test them on your way to school so you can meet with my son.
His dad drove him to school early.
We didn't talk about meeting today.
Okay, but you'll still see each other, right?
Enjoy your retreat, okay?
- Okay, auntie. - Take care.
Thanks!
Let's go! Let's go!
It's hot out here!
Okay, boys and girls, students…
- Hi, Mads! - Listen carefully.
Guys and girls can't be in the same room, got it?
Don't even try to jump fences because I have eyes everywhere.
And remember, Jesus is always watching you!
Just reminding you.
No drinking, no gambling, no flirting,
and no monkey business at all.
Okay?
Clear?
Yes, ma'am!
Okay. Go!
Let's go!
And deliver us, Lord
from evil.
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
And also with your spirit.
Let us offer each other the sign of peace.
Peace be with you.
You're so cheesy!
You're so fun to tease.
One candle you give to someone you're grateful to or for,
another candle for someone you want to say 'sorry' to.
So if there's something you wish to change, do it now.
You may start by lighting your candles.
Thanks, because you gave me the courage to be true to my feelings,
so now I’m with The One.
You're the cupid in our love story.
So, thank you, friend!
Welcome, Mavic!
Welcome, friend!
Wait, Issa.
This is for you.
Sorry for what I did that time.
And for going along with others' bullying.
For liking the video, sharing it, and reposting.
Yeah, okay, I get it.
Thanks for saving me last time.
Thank you. I appreciate this.
You're not such a bad guy after all.
If you choose not to be.
And you're actually nice. If only you followed through.
That's the problem.
I don't know if I can do it.
Why?
Are you just being nice right now?
You're just a good guy in secret?
My friends will feel weird. They might think I'm getting soft.
Okay, I guess.
Good luck with that.
Thanks, Issa.
Clique, I can't let this go.
I already gave that slut a warning.
But she just can't help herself.
Is it violence she wants?
Fine.
Are you with game?
I'm down, girl.
Thank you for being nice to us.
Let's talk first.
Later.
Why?
Why aren't you answering my calls?
What's the point of asking? I'm here, aren't I?
Wait!
No.
You're pretty gutsy. You don't care where we do it, huh?
Is this mine?
All yours.
You sure?
Okay.
Good.
Oh my God.
What's that?
Okay, students, may I just remind you?
You only have an hour left until lights out.
So take a bath, get dressed, brush your teeth, and pray.
We'll check that everyone's in their assigned rooms after
so don't even think about any funny business.
And once you're in your room,
after lights out, I don't want to hear a single squeak.
You are not to roam the grounds.
Mads?
What if I need to pee?
Jude, keep quiet.
Students, I'm warning you.
Don't try anything stupid.
Or I'll have you walk all the way back to Manila as a form of penance.
Yes, Mads.
Okay. Now, go.
Yes! I can go to the bathroom.
Hurry up, girls! I'm gonna spring a leak!
Here we go!
Let's go.
You do it. Go on.
That's it.
Let's finish the whole bottle.
Alfred first, then counter-clockwise.
Going that way.
All right, all right.
Hurry up! Ash is falling asleep.
Alfred's takes the first shot.
Hey!
Don't we have a chaser?
Finish all of it, dipshit.
You left a few drops.
That shot's for Mavic, Max.
Can you pass it to me?
Here, let's swap.
We can do this! Right, Gibo?
That's a tall shot.
Hey!
I'll go find something to munch on. I'll be right back.
Sure, Gibo.
Ugh, fuck.
Why did you leave so quickly?
Can we talk?
There's no one here.
All the teachers are in the lounge. I checked.
Aren't we good now?
What do you want now?
Just now, yeah.
But why did you ignore me over the weekend?
If mom didn't drive me to school,
you wouldn't even spare me a glance or nothing.
What do you want from me?
To be and do what boyfriends do.
And what is that exactly?
To baby you?
Look after you?
Didn't you like me because I'm so different from your exes?
So here's different for you.
You're not being different, Lem.
You're being difficult.
Life's like that, Karla.
So you have to learn how to deal with it.
Besides, are you thick?
I'm a graduating student, don't you get that?
I gotta deal with my academic requirements
on top of my training.
What don't you understand?
You know what?
I'm not gonna slow down for you, Karla. Okay?
But I moved to this school for you!
Because of you!
Because you made me believe it'll be good for us.
Karla, news flash?
You chose that.
I didn't ask you to do that.
Okay? So don't ask for anything extra.
You weak shit!
More shots!
Did we finish the bottle yet?
Is this gone? What is this?
The gin.
There's still some…
There's still some...
Chaser.
The fuck, bro.
Shot. Let's have shots, both of us.
Shot.
Whatever. Just drink.
Shot! Do it.
That's too much.
That's nothing. It's mixed with... what is this?
Your turn.
What's your plan?
Am I the only one drinking here?
I plan to enjoy myself.
Enjoy to the max.
So no regrets, man.
Before adulting takes over my life.
Know what I mean? And also...
Once adulting swallows me whole,
I want it to choke.
Shot.
Your turn.
Wait.
You know what my plan is?
I plan to go with my parents' plan.
Okay?
They have it all figured out so I don't need to think about anything.
As if they'd let that happen.
As if they'd let me decide on my life.
Like I have a choice.
Here, it's your shot.
I didn't understand a single thing you said.
Let you?
Let me be or do anything I want.
Okay.
I gotta be an achiever, no talk-backs,
get snappy, tighten up…
Sir, yes, sir!
Sir!
Your turn.
In my case...
No, really.
What?
If your parents are strict towards you,
mine are way too lax.
- Mm? - It's true.
I swear.
Honest.
Really?
Because I am a product of a fun-loving, liberated homosexual parents.
Oh.
I mean, don't get me wrong, man.
I'm proud of them--ouch! I'm proud of them.
But that's just how it is. They're celebrated for being different.
So look at me, as different as could be.
I envy you.
- Why? - It's so hard.
Why do you say that?
Maybe it's hard for them, too.
Yeah, you get it.
I mean, they're probably having a tough time deciding how tight
or how loose they gotta be with us.
Like this freaking drink.
I can't get the mix right.
You're right.
Yeah.
It's so bitter.
It is bitter.
Oh my God! Oh my God!
That's enough!
Hey!
Stop it!
You monsters!
Are you okay?
I'm gonna get kicked out for sure.
All my plans... Nothing.
They're all gone.
It's going to pass.
People are gonna forget about it.
Trust me, Issa.
There are worse things that can happen.
Thanks. Am I supposed to be comforted?
I don't know.
Maybe.
Seriously though, Karla.
Thank you.
Aren't you gonna report them?
The likes of them?
They're just going to blow it out of proportion.
I'll think of something.
All right.
Just let me know if there's any way I can help, okay?
Thank you.
So.
Are you dating Gibo now?
Huh?
No.
Karla, where'd that come from?
Nothing.
Just curious.
What happened?
Hey. What happened to you?
Get dressed or the van's going to leave you.
Ah. Right.
Hi, love.
You're wasted. Looks like you got beat.
What?
Yeah, but why are you here? Aren't girls--
Ah, I crashed in their room.
You know me, one of the girls.
And me? Be crushed by the system? No way.
No way.
You're right. You're right. There's no way.
Did it ever cross your mind to give me a try?
No.
Because you're not meant to be used or tried out, Issa.
You're not just a phase or a quick shag.
That's it! Oh, yes!
Oh! Oh! More!
Address your students properly whomever he or she may be.
Harmon! Who here thinks they can take me on?
I challenge you!
Woo!
Your eyes are puffy.
Look at me.
What did you see
that night at the retreat?