Some say the ocean never used to exist in our world
it was formed by...
the wandering tears from people's sorrows
I just had a dream
you are awake?
I was about to drown
it was not a dream
you came very close
you cut somebody off
the surfer was about to complain
but then you got sucked under the wave
why did you try to kill yourself, cousin?
I didn't, I was just...
Women, right?
Just find someone else!
Nowadays it's common for women to cheat too
when it happens
we just wave goodbye
why do you need to kill yourself?
I warned you about carman
thin lips
you know you can never trust a woman with thin lips?
You have me and your buddies
everybody came to visit you these past two days
we even wrote you a greeting card
what do we need in life?
Friends who understand and love you, right?
You cannot blame us
who could have guessed that
you would try to kill yourself right before your birthday?
Where are we supposed to get a card for that?
- Hi! - He is awake
- hi! - You are awake!
- How are you? - I am glad you are okay, bro
and for the time being
don't go surfing again
you might get emotional
why don't you lend me your surfboard
what's wrong with you?
Sean, drink some soup
my mom says gingseng soup is good for your recovery
I tried several pharmacies but couldn't find the best
- drink it - no, I don't have any appetite
how can you be like this?
Just have some!
Forget it, don't mind him
it's up to you if you don't want to drink it
hey bro!
See how much we care about you?
Don't mind him
not every woman
ls as bitchy as carman, okay?
- Exactly! - Like Lulu
she has been by your side the whole time!
Beautiful!
How about that, bro?
I have decided to organize
a 5-star party to cheer you up
you can have as many women as you like
as crazy as you fancy
- ouch! - Crazy? How so?
It's for him!
Oh, wait
you look happy! You do!
- You are happy? - You are happy?
- You are really... - You are happy?
I spent three hours on this
and you are happy because of that party?
Cheer up party!
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a making film productions limited production
executive producers Alvin chau Alex dong tam wai pong qin Hong
zhou dong yu
Chang hsiao chuan
editor wenders li
original music gabriele Roberto
director of photography radium cheung
production designer silver cheung
co-producers Cheng Mei lam Florence poon diwu tiefeng
associate producer Kenny chan
produced by pang ho-cheung subi liang
based on short novel "nail clipper monster" by pang ho-cheung
written by luk yee sum duan duan Frances you
directed by Jason kwan
hey! Sean, don't give up!
Sean, do your best!
- Hey man! - Hey!
Take it easy, we're all here to support you
okay.
- Hey! Sean - hey! Connie
how're you doing?
- How're you feeling? - Good
these people helped me through my divorce
I'm sure they can help you too, give them a call
okay.
They are...
This is...
Look, your friend Matt
launched a fan page for you
and tagged all our co-workers
I "liked" the page too
it has pictures and clips from your rescue
when will master be back?
He is already here, right upstairs
master
whose board is this?
Andrew's
it's too narrow!
But master, according to the quotation, it says 12 3/4
we've seen him surf before
he uses his right foot more
its volume needs to increase or it won't go forward
how are you?
I really wasn't trying to kill myself, master
I know you weren't
they all said you were, but I know you weren't
it was a problem with your technique
concentrate on boardmaking, don't surf anymore
master, you are so good at surfing
and at boardmaking
I should learn from you and be good at both too
you cannot force it
everyone's fate is different, we each walk a different path
I've surfed a lot but have suffered many injuries
that time when the board hit my head
I received a message from god
he said, "stop surfing"
maybe he is telling you the same
hey! Don't force it! Stop surfing!
But you were already a champion then
I'm still so bad at it
who would trust a boardmaker who couldn't surf?
Come on
I spent half of my salary on these angels
I never asked for it
I'm too tired to play around now
but I have kept the best for you
so you can experience a world full of women
don't hang yourself over one tree
enjoy yourself tonight!
Make sure he drinks all of it
you got it
hi, Daisy
don't look if it makes you upset
I'm not upset, why should I be?
Who is he to me?
Plus I have no control over him, right?
Cheers! Cheers!
Cheers! Cheers! Yeah! Yeah!
Wait, wait
- what are you laughing at? - What?
Why are men like that?
We can just throw a small party for him
what now? This is nasty!
Miss Lulu
you guys have known each other for years
if he's into you
he would have been yours already
how dare you!
Stop that, okay?
I am just telling the truth
fine, I call this a drug for a drug
you see, carman has hurt Sean so badly
typical methods won't comfort him
so we should use the most absurd
tastiest, most heavenly activity
to get him out of his devestation
do you need this treatment too?
Of course not!
I have you
Sean
he's too drunk, okay?
You can take a break
I can drink!
Okay! Okay! One by one
one by one
hi
Hi, I'm... Sean
pua
hi
- Hi - hi
can you do me a favor?
You speak Chinese, right?
Can you do me a favor?
I said can you do me a favor?
What favor?
Just trust me once okay?
I always drink until I black out
but that night
when I heard the world "trust"
I sobered up immediately
carman's face appeared on my mind again
- i... L... - Just trust me once okay?
- You... - Yeah! Third time!
Thanks
hey...
Each girl makes a different first impression
some are sweet, some are spicy
but this girl brings you pain
her lick stung my face
now that I think about it, i should've taken this as a sign...
I have never come across such a situation
"one week later"
what do you mean?
Let me tell you a secret
I'm a nail clipper monster
what monster?
Nail clipper monster
what?
Nail clipper monster
got it?
Why is it so difficult to accept the existence of nail clipper monsters?
There are so many different species in the world!
Nail clipper monsters are just like the mermaid, bigfoot, or werewolf
no one believes we are real
but compared to those creatures
we are the closest to human form
we just eat differently, and are practically harmless
besides, it's humans who use our food as nail clippers!
It's heartbreaking
"a week ago"
is departing cruel? Or is gentleness despicable?
Doesn't matter to loners, no day, no night, no desire
a step forward is dusk, a step backward is life
fierce winds, raging waves, the unbalanced heart has nowhere to run
hardly has one wave subsided when another rises
stormy weather in the ocean
one wave has not caught up, another one has gone
life has just awaken
the deeper the pacific ocean, the deeper the heartache
I used to think
love is like surfing on pipeline
it is astonishing
but now I think
maybe the shore suits me better
living alone peacefully
hey! Ls Gavin here?
What's up?
I got your board
sweet
please sign here
thank you
it looks great, I love it!
I'm glad you like it
thank you
hi
- Hi - hey
(hi! He)'
what brings you here?
You work here?
Yes, isn't it cool?
Cool
you...
That other day, why did you...
Lick me? You never explained
we were playing games that night
and I drank a bit too much, so I...
To be honest, these past two days...
My face has been itchy, i wonder if your saliva is...
Hahaulu.
Actually... I... Regret it too
I've never seen a guy who drinks like you
with alcohol all over your face
I... Almost got drunk just from licking it
a new boyfriend?
No no, I've just licked him
that's too much information
where are you going?
I'm heading west
same here, let's go
- you're a boardmaker? - Yeah
then you must be great at surfing, right?
Let's not discuss that
boardmaking and surfing are not necessarily related
just like you being a tattoo artist, you don't tattoo yourself, right?
I tattooed myself
no way, that's impossible
your tattoo is all the way up here!
What I have learnt is not typical tattooing
I spent a year and a half studying with the java tribe
so that I can tattoo myself
- java? - Yes
they have one tradition
when you turn 18
one has to tattoo themselves with a pattern of their choice
the more complicated the pattern the braver you are
I was the only girl who did it
so I'm the bravest
impressive
so you've always wanted to be a tattoo artist?
Not really
when I was studying art in Paris
I always sketch by the riverside in seine
you have many interests
right, that night...
The girl who was with me
she is my cousin
whenever we are high
we tend to come up with silly games
did we scare you?
So who was the winner?
I don't remember, we were so drunk that night
- you forgot? - Yeah
then how can you recognize me?
Of course I can
when I licked you, i noticed that the taste was especially weird
didn't you say it's alcohol?
Apart from the alcohol, it's salty and...
Actually...
I had just been discharged from the hospital
I... L almost drowned
nope, I know exactly what sea water tastes like
but... That salty taste...
It's from tears
it's the taste of tears, right?
You probably cried over someone
or somebody made you cry
you're crazy
before nail clippers became popular tools
we had to move around like nomads
living by iron ore mines
once the mines were discovered, we had to leave
during the gold rush
nail clipper monsters around the world received notices to gather in California
lots of monsters smuggled in
that's why there are so many Chinese people living there
they all descended from the monsters
stop... Stop...
I've never noticed this wall before
what are you doing?
There's an empty spot here
no... No... What if the cops come?
We might get caught...
You think we are on TV?
When was the last time you saw the cops?
- Tell me! - True...
No... No...
You can't just rule out their apperarance
hmm
come
try it, it is fun
draw the pig tail like this, in circles, yeah
hey! Stop!
Hey! Stop!
Let's go!
Hurry, hurry!
Gosh, this is Murphy's law, am I right?
What?
Never think negatively
bad things happen when you think negatively
you said the cops will come
when was the last time you saw cops in Hawaii?
All of a sudden, here they are
if that isn't Murphy's law, then I don't know what is
I don't care, you have to pay for my spray paint
how? You want to lick this side too?
Don't be a bastard
be serious
you think about it
what? This is how I'm paying you back
I don't eat after 6pm
why?
I'm on a diet
on a diet? But you are so skinny already
do you know how Napoleon died?
Napoleon was actually a nail clipper monster
nobody knew about it, except for his personal servant
when Napoleon was defeated, he was exiled to an island
the British sent a Navy troop and 5,000 soldiers to monitor him
his servant used everything he could find to cook him nail clippers
when his servant died, Napoleon starved to death
you see? This patch of fat
why are girls so obsessed with losing weight?
Being fat is subjective
if you think you are fat, then you are fat
if you believe there is a mountain, then there is a mountain
okay, suit yourself, I am going to eat
right... That's right
you said you learnt tattooing in java
yeah
and then... Studied art in Paris
my mom is French-Chinese
and your dad?
My grandfather was a noble in Korea
he escaped to France during the war
and gave birth to my dad
I'm telling you, I'm a quarter Korean
you don't look it!
Hmm
maybe...
Because I never had plastic surgery
let's go
this is how you can pay me back
I can't dance
because your cerebrum and muscle don't coordinate well
- this is a good practice - how is that relevant?
Aren't you going to pay me back?
Relax, dancing is like surfing in between music notes
I was about to live a quiet life
when this girl passes by like a hurricane
and stirs up a huge tidal wave
she made me believe in love again
oh! I am so sorry
are you okay?
It's okay
I am sorry
give me a minute
my cousin might have left some clothes here
clothes
the bathroom is... Over here
don't overthink
what did you say?
I said don't overthink it
I'm only here to change my shirt
I'm not that type of girl
miss, I think you're the one overthinking it
I'm not the type of guy to let a girl strip at my home on the first day we meet either
first of all
this is not the first day we met
second
I'm changing my clothes, not stripping
boys are perverts
I came here to change and now you want me to strip
you only have dirty thoughts
what are you doing here?
What is she doing here?
- What's the matter with you? - Why are you pushing me?
What are you up to?
Shouldn't I be the one asking you that?
When was the last time you brought her home?
How long have you known her?
My... My relationship with her
is not what you think, okay?
And why did you sneak into my house?
I was worried about you, so I thought I should come
to cheer you up a bit
okay.
I didn't... Sneak in
then why do you have my home key?
You have forgotten
you gave it to me last time when you were installing the cable
okay, what about the banana
what is it for?
Bana... Banana...
I wanted to cheer you up
do you...
Do you remember... Whenever you got upset
I would split a banana with you
and you would crack a smile
Lulu
I was seven then, just seven
people say what you like in your childhood becomes your interest
Lulu
I really enjoy being with you
but what happened back then...
It's been too long, I can't remember
yes! I said I would marry you
but... L was too young
I didn't know what marriage is
I even said I would become a world class surfer when I grow up
well, look at me now
but that doesn't explain it!
Who is she?
She is short and childish and has no curves
even carman is better than her
you'd rather torture yourself than be with me?
What are you talking about?
I am leaving
I will return the clothes next time
put the keys on the table when you leave
hey
do you know why nail clipper monsters don't live together?
It's because when the scientists discovered our existence
they set up area 51 in the us to study extra-terrestrial life
they wanted to extract our digestive enzymes
those of us who were captured didn't made it back alive
that's why we don't live together
and don't dare get close to a human being
in case they're one of us
hi
Sir, here for a tattoo?
We have launched a discount promotion
let me pick one for you
I think this suits you well
- I'm sorry, I... - What for?
Are you going for the turtle?
If so, I can do it for free
if not, I'm going home
hey!
Hey what!
Humans can talk to turtles, but turtles can't talk back
hey! Let me explain
you don't have to
doesn't matter to me who was in your house
no, Lulu is a good friend of my cousin
we grew up together
really? It didn't look that way
no, I cannot control what she does
- but I hope that you... - Wait no!
Why do you care how I feel?
Who am I to you?
Right, you are not mine. But...
I'm hoping you can be my someone
who... Who wants to be yours?
Hey hey 'hey
what do you think?
Wait... L must tell you
I have never gone out...
With an old man like you
you have to get along with me
I'm old?
Yes, you pedophile
you are attracted to young girls like me
you are an uncle, old uncle
uncle
- old uncle - okay, I'm an uncle
but...
You get wrinkles on your eyes when you smile
you dare say you're young
what about you?
Also if l... L...
I go outwith you
will your friends think I'm not mature enough?
Hey, why didn't we ask Lulu to come?
You didn't know?
They had a fight last week
she will not come today
why?
You will find out soon
hey, cousin
your life is like a roller coaster
you just committed suicide for your ex
and now you are in a new relationship
young girls these days
they're fine to play with but don't take them seriously
smart guys choose sophisticated women
thanks
what are you doing, why are you dressed like this?
It's my first time hanging outwith an uncle
I want to look mature
hi
My Chinese name is lin leshi
and my English name is Emily
he is my good friend, Matt
hi
I am a mature woman
oh
This is Daisy
- hi - Daisy
this is my cousin fion
cousin
just ca“ me hon
don't worry, I will take good care of you
I am fine
no worries
let's... Not just stand here
- let's bowl, okay? - Let's bowl!
Nice, nice
haven't you heard?
The Hawaii theatre is haunted
really?
I have a friend who's a security guard there
I can bring you guys there
sure, sure
how's that? Let's go
maybe not
this is very childish and we are all grown-ups
let's play
you go straight and strike from the back
you... Broke your nail
- do you guys have a nail clipper? - I do, I have one
come bro, let's bowl
do... You normally bring that many nail clippers with you?
I carry some stock for my friends
okay, move to your left
- are we there yet? - Not yet, not yet
more to the right
what is in your bag? Why is it so heavy?
I am a girl, I bring my cosmetics
okay, stop.
What now?
Didn't they say this place is haunted?
Let's find out
let's go, we should leave
why, are you scared?
Right, I am scared to death
in or not?
Hello, sweetheart
- hi - come on in
- hi - hi
what are we waiting for?
Ghost, just...
The old man by the door told me
there are ghosts on the lower level
and they come out around this time
it happens every day
ex... Excited?
My heart is pounding
how excited?
The world has ghosts
okay.
But even if that's true
do we have to come?
Who said I wanted to see them?
And who said they wanted to be seen?
Actually...
I was here before...
And saw things I should not have seen
you... Have seen ghosts before, right?
Even scarier
I regret pushing open that door
if I did not chase after them
perhaps we could have stayed together
to me, the movie "young detective Dee"
ended when the monster approaches
no wonder... You didn't want to come
right
where did you sit?
Somewhere... Around here
what?
Ghost
excuse me
who are you? How did you get in here?
I'm with the engineering department
we're working on the projector
how did you get in here?
A key
freaked me out
you're the one who wanted to come
and this freaks you out?
Alright, roll it
images projected on the curtains look beautiful
yes
it's a rare sight
hey, can't sleep?
Right, I have insomnia sometimes
this is the 1965 Ford Shelby cobra, right?
You know about cars?
I have seen them on magazines
there aren't that many left in the world
are you...
A rich second-generation?
No I am not
when I was three
my dad found this car at a second hand garage
it costed only $1000 back then
when we bought it
the engine did not work
the door was missing
it was a complete mess inside
my dad spent almost everyday at the garage repairing it
he hoped... He could get it fixed one day
and take the family out to lanai lookout
to drink beer and watch the sunset
he spent all his time and money
on this car
then?
And then...
And then... My parents divorced
but dad continued fixing the car
during my junior year at college
he called me one day, saying
the car is fixed, let's go out
but I was in kauai with my friends
when I came home...
He got sick
the doctor said it was liver failure
it was strange because...
He was actually sick the whole time
but he endured the pain for two years
perhaps dreams
strengthen people's willpower
hey
let's go back to sleep
we still have work tomorrow
just close your eyes and rest, how's that?
Alright. It was a long day
really exhausting
I am sorry, my bad
I promise, no next time
sure. Okay
go away!
Are you done?
Yes
uncle, old uncle
come to bed! Otherwise you are not going to sleep
hey, is this yours?
What?
Hey!
We should stop seeing each other
nail clipper monsters are bound to three major rules:
Be less sociable, less outgoing and less adventorous
in short, never cross the line
if we nail clipper monsters get caught
death will be the only result
but for me, this is too difficult
bye
hey
hey, hey
we cannot be together anymore
why not?
Just don't look for me anymore
I just want to know why
I've never come across such a situation
I have become too relaxed since dating you
let me tell you a secret...
I am a nail clipper monster
nail clipper monster
what?
Beings who survive by eating nail clippers
you know vampires?
They survive by drinking blood, right?
Umm...
Same with nail clipper monsters
they survive by eating nail clippers
you still don't get it, do you?
What you mean is...
You eat... Nails
some people like to bite their nails
but I eat nail clippers
nail... Clippers?
You mean...
You only eat nail clippers and nothing else?
I'm taking great courage to tell you this
when I was around 7 or 8
I used to have a bad appetite
I didn't know why, I just couldn't eat
and I get hungry at night
one night, I sneaked inside my mom's bedroom
there was a full moon that night
I stared at a nail clipper
a voice whispered to me
eat it
I thought I would be sent to the hospital
but I was okay
that was the most fulfilling moment of my life
I finally discovered my true self
all I need are nail clippers
since then
whenever my mom brought me to my relatives
or my schoolmates' birthday parties
I steal their nail clippers when no one's watching
and I eat them after I return home
so...
What do you poo?
Same as yours
how is it possible?
You can search it online
someone ate light bulbs for 40 years and he's fine
my stomach can only digest nail clippers
no one has ever caught me in the act
perhaps I was too into you
I let my guard down
right
even my cousin doesn't know about this
you have been living together and she doesn't know?
Don't you eat together?
You know how girls skip meals to lose weight?
That's the best way to hide it
actually, I am curious
how male nail clipper monsters
hide their identity...
Are you saying there are other people... Like you?
Of course
we are a tribe
normally...
We hide among ordinary people
it's not easy to identify us
have you ever noticed...
You always lose your nail clippers?
I guess so
you must think that
since nail clippers are small
they're easy to misplace, right?
This proves that
among your relatives and your friends
there are a few nail clipper monsters
nonsense!
Exactly!
Right?
Why did she say that?
Since you two have gotten so close
it is obvious
there is phase for that
what is it?
Hit and run
in Chinese it means
hit it... Then run
usually it's the guy who does it
very rarely the girl
gosh! You filthy mind!
Hey, just speak, don't get close
stay right there, stay right there
hi, sexy
love you guys.
Be careful
what are you doing?
Don't you think
if you are too close to me, they might mistaken you as the real life guard
right
if you want to find out if she is a...
- Nail clipper monster - right...
If she is a nail clipper monster
very simple
the only way is
to witness it
hi
My cousin told you my address right?
She worries about you
you've thought it over?
L...
If not, then why are you here?
It's... Not that I don't believe you
but... This is beyond comprehension
who survives by eating metals?
I told you I only eat nail clippers
and not other metals
- that is even weirder - why?
Let me ask you, do you love me?
I do!
Prove it
how to prove... L just do
look, you are trying to explain something unprovable too
those are two different things, okay?
It's not that I don't believe you
it's just that I can't wrap my head around the idea
hey
- What for? - To pay you back
what's the meaning of this?
When I was delivering a surfboard a few days ago, I passed by a store
that sells nail clippers, I thought...
This looked very Hawaiian
so I bought one for you... To taste
I only eat nail clippers when I am hungry
I don't eat to perform like a circus monkey
no, l... L didn't mean that
you clearly did
you bought this so you can watch me eat
you are doubting me and you want proof
if we are dating
I cannot keep proving myself to you all the time
same if you come home late
and I ask you to prove that you're not dating other girls
I don't think we have trust in our relationship
it is meaningless
please go
I don't know why
I couldn't argue with her about that
perhaps she is right
it is my fault
I did not give you enough trust
I will not talk about this anymore, sorry
then don't buy this kind of nail clippers anymore
the pattern looks awful
besides I cannot digest it
I will throw up
which... Ones do you like best?
I love those big muji nail clippers
clean on the outside and the portion is just right
just like eating big piece of Sushi
I used to love it so much
but I cannot find it here in Hawaii
if I see it next time
I will buy a bunch for you
what, shit!
How did she get pass that?
Did she put a spell on you?
L... L know it is hard to believe
I shouldn't have brought her the nail clipper
it means that I don't trust her
wait
I want to rewind
pause, fast forward
pause
why does she have a fridge?
If she is a real nail clipper monster
why does she have a fridge in her house?
Exactly
it must be her landlord's
it makes sense, right?
Besides... Even if she only eats nail clippers
maybe they taste better chilled...
I got it, bro
next time you visit her
check out her fridge
if she is a real nail clipper monster
her fridge shouldn't have other food, right?
Can you explain this?
Sorry
it's my fault
I broke up with Jordan long time ago
but he still bothers me
the food inside belongs to him
don't worry, I will make it clear to you
are you free tonight?
You want to break up with me?
Are you serious?
Are you trying to break up with me right now?
Are you okay? Thank you
I am okay, it was my fault
I'm thinking clearly now after that splash
it's right of me to break up with him
come on, let's walk back
do you know whom I hate the most?
That guy?
Laden, bin laden
ever since 911
nail clippers are not allowed on planes
so I am afraid to take long haul flights
because I will be starving
sometimes flight attendents bring me food
but I'd throw up when I see the tray
but it's okay
because I only need 4 to 5 nail clippers a day
I want to ask you a question
is "nail clipper monster" a general term?
Hello?
Is "nail clipper monster" a general term?
Nope, I named it myself
because "nail clipper monster" sounds cool
but...
The word "monster"
if someone else called you that, then I'd understand...
But why would you use such a term for yourself?
Seems strange...
What are you looking at?
Strange, let me tell you
this used to be a very hip nightclub
I've been here with my friends
but why is it closed?
Let's go
ever since I told you my secret
I feel so relaxed
I cannot explain in words
I don't have to hide it anymore
it feels like... Coming out
you see
there should be other nail clipper monsters
from around the world
I should encourage them to do as I did
and bravely come out
but how would you do it?
I think I should rent that nightclub
and name it nail clipper restaurant
no
Marvelous nail clipper restaurant
we would provide a public space for them
to eat nail clippers
I used to envy little kids
who can have their birthday parties at McDonald's
so I always fantasized
if there is a nail clipper restaurant
I can throw my birthday party there
sounds like a good idea
you think so?
Let's forget it
it's not easy opening a restaurant
going out with Emily makes me think through one thing
to question the existence of nail clipper monsters
is to question whether "wind" exists
you can never touch or see wind
but whenever I go surfing
I know it exists
like Emily's love for me
ls Andrew liking his new board?
I see him surfing with it, so it should be okay
master, is this the board you made this morning?
Actually...
Since you are so skillful
you can get it done quickly right?
As shapers
we shape each board uniquely to suit its owners
so we have to listen and think during the process
to figure out what kind of board he wants
a lot of people don't know what they want
so they make strange requests
next time when you shape a board
pause for a moment and close your eyes
imagine yourself surfing
what it's like standing on a board
your purpose of board shaping
ls to help clients see the fun in what you do
shaping boards is not hard labour
we should enjoy the process
nail clipper monsters have experienced too much pain
so we Cherish our loved ones
no matter how much we have to sacriface
we must protect them
that includes our offsprings
since we're destined to be forever on the run
marrying our own species
means giving birth to another "nail clipper monster"
they will then suffer from vagrant lives at a young age
the same thing might happen if we marry a human being
so the best way to prevent it is to always be alone
nice car
yeah
you like it?
Then“.
We're off to a good start
I hope your nail clipper restaurant will be a success
ready... Go
whoevefls slower is a pig!
Hardly has one wave subsided when another rises
stormy weather in the ocean
one wave has not caught up, another one has gone
life has just awaken
the deeper the pacific ocean, the deeper the heartache
are you insane? Yes, you must be
you scolded me whenever I touch your car
and now... What spell did she put on you?
I think it's quite romantic
I wish someone would do that for me
which side are you on?
You didn't trust Emily at first
and now you're rooting for her?
It's not that I'm rooting for her...
I'm just realizing, in all our years together...
Have you ever done anything crazy for me?
What's it got to do with me?!
I'm just making a point, don't you understand girls?
Don't I treat you well, my queen?
I didn't say that...
I am not going to argue with you
that's okay, that's okay
- we really don't need this - miss lin
- that's okay - no one does that
you will regret it
but we...
Welcome back Mr. chen
please discuss with your girlfriend
her floorplan looks very strange
no kitchen and stoves?
How do you cook?
That's fine. Just listen to her
thank you, sir
alright, it's your restaurant
let's go ming, let's go eat
you came back late
I cannot reason with him
it's okay. This is your restaurant
right, I saw the floorplan
I think the bar tables...
Should go here
it is weird if the bar tables don't go against the wall
besides, our customers
can enter from both sides, right?
But I want to keep this wall to myself
and draw a huge nail clipper on it
that's fine too. You see, if the bar is here
you can still do your graffiti on it
the bar table fits in right below, perfect
but I want to keep this space here
imagine people sitting here, eating nail clippers
when they lift their heads
they'll see this huge nail clipper, wonderful
okay, as you like it, no problem
thank you
you are welcome
good, you're here. Look, what do you think?
I was thinking since we are new
and our location is so obscure
it would be difficult for other nail clipper monsters to find us
so I've asked them to make this sign
what do you think? Like it?
No'?
I just think god treats me too well
that I got to meet you
can you turn it on?
You like it?
Thanks for coming. You guys want beer? Okay
you guys are here too?
Of course, to celebrate your opening. We wish you great success
thank you
didn't we agree beforehand?
That we skip the greetings
he is your friend, come on
exactly, it's because I'm his friend
that I don't want to see him screw up
don't mind him
your cousin asked me to tell you
she cannot come because she's helping out a friend
they are very nice
hi
Nice seeing you again
what do you want exactly?
What do you mean?
Just save it
I am not Sean
you can't fool me
you're obviously bullshitting
what are you trying to achieve?
Why are you doing this?
He has been cheated on by carman
if he gets hurt again
he won't be able to take it
have you read "the little prince"?
I asked have you read "the little prince"?
What?
It is only with the heart
that one can see the truth
what is essential is invisible to the eye
- let's go - what happened?
Daisy, let's go
people have gotten me wrong since I was a kid
I'm used to it
my classmates said I'm autistic
my friends said I don't fit in
my ex-boyfriends accused me of cheating
I can find thousands of excuses
but I cannot tell them the truth, it's exhausting
I rather remain quiet than to defend myself
quick, someone's coming...
I guess other nail clipper monsters are just shy
it takes time
right
I placed an ad
I believe other nail clipper monsters in Hawaii will see this
hi
Shopping for nail clippers?
Yeah
nail clippers are great right?
So multi-functional...
You know, those look really good
it'd be a shame not to eat them, right?
Hey
here to shop?
Right, helping my girlfriend buy something
you are quick
guess so
do you still hate me?
Well... Not exactly
besides, that's in the past
I am just... Curious
curious why I left you?
Yeah
there are two types of women:
The dogs and the cats
dogs are loyal and will always return, unlike cats
they are only interested in themselves
they don't care about you
you are a dog person, but you find cats attractive
if you don't know what you need, you'll tire yourself out
I don't know what you are talking about
I was worried about you at one point
and I felt bad
I should have come clean with you earlier
then it wouldn't have turned out this way
but how can you blame a cat?
She was born this way, it's not her fault
you're always so logical
that's not it!
I told you early on that we're not right for each other
no, l... L thought you were joking
I've never thought that we're not right for each other...
I know
your master asked you not to surf
you never listen either
look, I have guts to admit my true self. What about you?
Go find a dog, look at you, I'm leaving
I heard that
you sold your car
yeah
why?
You know what?
Ever since carman
I fear that I'll turn into a pessimist
not trusting people anymore
when I realized I had a crush on Emily
I'm afraid I'll carry the pain into this relationship
so I have to pull myself together
I... Don't even want to think about
whether she's lying or not
because to me
unconditional love
ls true love
I'm just afraid you'll get hurt
I am fine
losing money is not a big deal
it doesn't kill
don't worry
I am going back to the restaurant
come out now
I have told you before
stubborn people are helpless
don't waste your time on him
haven't you had enough yet?
Excuse me
are you guys open? Do you serve coffee?
Sorry, we don't serve coffee here
okay. Thanks!
Sorry
why don't we sell coffee too?
It won't make a difference
let's sell the restaurant to someone
but... This is all your effort
I think...
Maybe not every nail clipper monster thinks the same
maybe they prefer eating nail clippers in secret
I do not want to lose all your money
we can still get some of it back
let's sell the restaurant
there is nothing that can be done
you don't even have a kitchen to begin with...
God! This interior...
What can I do with it?
I have to remodel it
what can I get out of this?
The furnishing is worthless
I am sorry
when you read this letter
I'll already be on my way to Paris
sorry for not saying goodbye
because I don't know how to face you
I wonder if I were to be more cautious
about my secret identity
maybe things wouldn't happen this way
but I cannot deny that
you are the most beautiful mistake I have made
it was your trust
that made me understand love
when the whole world denied me
you were the only one that believed in me
such an absurd nonsense
thank you
I wish I hadn't taken your money at first place
fortunately someone is willing to take over
here's the money I got from them
I am sorry, please don't hate me
you deserve to be with someone better
have you seen Emily?
Sorry, man. I don't know where she is
hey, I remember you
what are you talking about?
She told me she lived in java before
that's absurd. I watched her grow up
but her parents live in Paris
and she studied art in France right?
I don't know where her parents are
but I know she's been in Honolulu all her life
her parents divorced when she was very little
they just took off and left her with her cousin
so growing up, she didn't have anybody taking care of her
that's why she used to sneak in here to watch movies all the time
I felt sorry for her
so I always let her in
what?
What happened?
You knew the wave was huge, why did you try to be a hero?
Baby
I am a lifeguard
will people surf on a waveless day?
Luckily there were a lot of lifeguards
how did you end up drowning yourself?
Exactly
some say
at the edge of dying
you see the most important thing in your life
at that moment, I realized I...
Have been running after life this whole time
how absurd
you are my life goal
I keep chasing and chasing
after the basic needs of life
in fact I was never short of anything
I don't mind an ordinary life
but not without you
Daisy
will you marry me?
I've been waiting forever for that question!
Awesome!
Congratulations!
A prodigal who returns is more precious than gold
every cloud has a silver lining
congratulations!
You two are true brothers
one tries to kill himself right before his birthday
the other proposes after being saved
stop it, you have messed up my makeup
ok, let's go touch up
- okay, come with me - my wife, be careful
- be careful... - Easy on him
congratulations to you two!
Why does your speech sound familiar?
The song "chased" by lesile cheung
I keep chasing and chasing
oh, you couldn't get away anyways
you saw it, I had no choice
I guess I'll lose myjob too after this incident
besides
approaching middle-age
I just have to
get to the root of the problem
and find a companion
Daisy is always here for me
and she has a stable income
instead of living like a loner
I'd rather find a sugar mommy
you're awful
enough about me, I have something to tell you
what's up?
Since the beginning, Emily has planned
to take your money for the restaurant
do you know who the new owner is?
It's her cousin Sara's boyfriend
that's not possible
what is he going to do with the restaurant?
That... Restaurant doesn't even have a kitchen, it is impossible
here's what interesting!
Isn't there a little penthouse behind the restaurant?
When you bought the place
someone rented that penthouse at the same time
and converted it into a kitchen
they opened a doorway in between
and adjoined the spaces
do you know where she put the door?
The place where our lovely Emily
insisted to do graffiti on
and wouldn't let you touch it
didn't she say her grandpa came from Korea?
Bullshit!
My friend told me, she came from chaozhou
not Korea! Now do you still trust her?
You don't have to believe me now
go see for yourself
see if that's where the door is
there's no point visiting the restaurant again
I'd rather choose to believe that
I once fell in love with
a girl who eat nail clippers
do you know why we need to surf?
It is not for fun
but to face your fears
if you were hit by a wave
you can choose to run away from it
or you can get up and try again
what's up with you?
Bro, where have you been these past six months?
If it weren't for my wedding, you'd never have come back, right?
Exactly. I'm kidding, congratulations
forget it
I should thank you instead, if it weren't for you
- I don't think I'd have gotten married - why?
Because you've had too many failed relationships
so I can't help thinking about it
hot guys like us seldom have lasting relationships
that is why when we have found the one
hold them tight and never let go
let me introduce you to my bridesmaids
they're all single with hot bodies
it's okay
enjoy your night, congratulations again
don't go missing again
okay
see you later
okay
hey, sean
hey, how're you? Long time no see
good. How're you?
Yeah, where have you been?
Sorry, I'll talk to you later, okay?
Okay, take care
I have been away for so long
not sure why the banana still hasn't gone bad
I always wanted to know
the key you left at my house...
What's it for?
My front door
then... How did you get home?
Locksmith, what else could it be?
Why?
Perhaps I am just like you, believing that
unconditional love is true love
can you dance?
Should be easy
perhaps it is like
surfing in between music notes
listen to your bullshit!
Idiot
"'lf you believe there is a mountain, then there is a mountain' - Sean"
if you believe there is a mountain, then there is a mountain
I finally understand
an ocean without waves is not an ocean
just like love without pain
ls not love
we can't avoid getting hurt
but we can choose to get back up again
my friends all call Emily a liar
and say they have the photos to prove it
but I don't want to see the proof
I'd rather believe that
I once fell in love with
a girl who eats nail clippers
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