Gap 1
Episode opens with a simple shot of an old typewriter atop a desk. André sits by the bed staring at it. He moved towards the wooden chair and sat calmly.
André [Voiceover]:
Pangarap kong maging writer. It has always been my dream. Mom finally bought the typewriter. It's here. Naaalala ko tuloy last night when she gave it to me, no wrappers or anything. She just sat by my side, and said
Cut to André's mom's face.
André's Mom:
Masaya ka kasi, anak. I feel it. I hope you're adjusting well sa bago mong environment. And, I hope you can forgive me for doing this to you.
André [Voiceover]:
As I was saying, I really dreamed of becoming a writer one day. Gusto kong magsulat about the life of the past. Those were the years where my influence came from. Lahat ng pinapatugtog ni mom for our home aerobics, or radio stations she switched to. Pati 'yung cartoons and films na napanood ko at a young age, I grew a little bit obssessed about the thought na those days were fairy tale crap. I really want to write those down into one story that will show my life. Ang kaso lang... I don't know how to.
André looks over the window and sees two of the house helpers watering the lawn. A knock came from the door.
Manang Daisy:
Ser André? Breakfast is ready po.
André:
Susunod na po, Manang. Thank you.
André felt the typewriter with his fingers, touching the hard keys one at a time. He twisted the knob as if there was a paper fed to its platen. He pressed down one key, "J", hard that it almost jammed, then stood to head downstairs.
Camera follows him on the staircase to the dining area where his mom and the helpers were waiting.
André [Voiceover]:
Surely, magagawa ko rin 'yun. I just need time to learn how people really live. Walang research o libro ang makakapagpakita o makakapagparamdam sa akin ng tunay na buhay. What I need is to participate. Was he serious about it? Jin. Does he really want to be my friend? Beyond who I am, beyond all of this. Is there really someone like him who would want to be close with a total stranger like me? Hindi ko alam. I guess I'm about to find out.
The scene jumps to Jin brushing his eyes from morning daze. He sits on his back row spot inside the classroom, waiting for homeroom.
Enter Greg.
Greg:
Bro, ano nangyari?
Jin:
Anong 'ano nangyari'?
Greg:
Alam mo na...
Greg performs a fake spasm. Jin slaps his head once.
Jin:
Gago ka talaga, 'tol.
Greg:
Oh, eh ano nga? 'Wag mong sabihing walang development, bro. You were there. Ano itsura ng bahay nila? Malaki ba? Siguro ilang floors 'yun, ano? Ilan kotse nila? May Maserati ba? Mazda? Rolls Royce? Nakapasok ka naman, 'di ba?
Jin:
[Creases his brows, worried] Alam mo Greg, parang hindi ko kaya.
Greg:
Ano?
Jin:
Kakaiba, pre. Parang ang layo layo ng loob niya.
Greg:
Paano mo naman nasabi?
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Nostalgia
Teen FictionAndre leaves his ten-year homeschooling as he enrolls in the fictional Marcelo Del Pilar Memorial High School. There he navigates his way through introversion, discrimination, stereotypes, and a background of broken family. Meeting a classmate named...
