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Rika Mendoza - the group's life of the party - is known for her quick wit, loud laugh, and iconic comebacks. Pero behind every joke is a heavy truth: siya ang breadwinner ng pamilya.
With four younger siblings, an ailing mom, and an absentee dad, Rika carries the weight of being both eldest and "different."
As she juggles her day job in a local tourism office and side hustles as an event host, she struggles with identity, exhaustion, and loneliness - all while staying "fun" for everyone else.
But this time, the story isn't about surviving with laughter - it's about learning to be loved without performance.
And when a new co-worker - a shy but principled documentary filmmaker named Jules Rivera - enters her world, Rika begins to realize that sometimes, it's okay to be seen beyond the punchline.