The mind may forget how they went
but the heart will remember how they felt.
What are the things in life you can never forget?
If you ask me,
everything.
I’m not kidding.
I have "Hyperthemesia".
Superior autobiographical memory.
Dank, right?
But for me,
it’s a disease.
Memories are a curse.
The pain never leaves
and it keeps on hurting you over and over again.
That’s a Tumblr quote.
The data say that less than 20 people in the world have it.
So yes,
I’m unique... AF.
Paps, cover for me on the field. Send your Today in History article for the graphics. Thanks!
But I’m not a genius.
Just aware.
And that helps me stay
woke.
In this day and age, apart from abs,
being socially woke is the new sexy.
Hello, Auntie Edith?
Your Granpa's looking for you.
You're there already?
Okay, I'll be there.
What time will you be here?
Nel... Nel?
Are you still there?
I'm on my way. See you there.
So, that’s my condition.
Hyperthy?
Hyperthymesia.
It’s difficult to pronounce.
Can I just call it reverse amnesia?
Relax.
Whatever you want, kid.
But I remember everything.
Hi, Nel.
Doc.
RJ.
Ready to go?
Yes.
Where’s your mommy?
At the canteen.
-I asked her to buy me apples. -Grandpa, let me carry it for you.
Wow. Can I have some?
Here we are.
After 148 days, the President has declared liberation
and an end to the combat operations in Marawi.
We welcome back our soldiers
as they come home to their loved ones.
Hey, bro!
I’m glad you’re here.
I just saw the news team there.
Hi, sir! Manila Bulletin!
Anyway,
I thought you were on leave.
They didn’t grant my request.
Darn, it’s corrupted!
Did you take photos for social media?
Yeah.
I'll just replace the card.
Will you marry me?
Yes!
One more time! One more time!
Bro, thanks for saving my ass.
But Sir Edmund’s going to kill me.
I don’t have a photo coverage
for Manila Bulletin online.
Nothing’s new.
Thank you, bro.
Nel, weren’t you in a meeting
-with the corporate team last week? -Yes.
-Mr. Chang was there, right? -Yep. Blue suit. Red tie.
He even asked you about your design.
Yes! Thank you!
Told you so!
Hey,
bro!
Yo, bro!
Thanks for covering me.
I owe you a drink.
That’s the 26th time you offered me that.
But I never got that drink.
You’re keeping count?
Sir Nel?
Nel!
I want you here.
And you Libby.
Now!
Look!
I asked this intern to clean my office.
But she removed all the posts on my bulletin board!
Even the most important posts!
Let’s give her a round of applause!
I’m sorry, I thought it was all trash.
Shut up!
I will fail you in your evaluation.
Sir, chill.
Cut Libby some slack.
You remember the way it looked like, right?
Libby,
don’t you dare mess up again.
By the way,
how’s the Marawi homecoming coverage?
I’m thinking,
let’s put out a photo essay
in the Manila Bulletin online.
Since the news article is already up.
Sir,
we just have one problem.
"Sir, we just have one problem."
Stupid!
Sir,
I took some photos for my blog.
You can use them.
I can do the write-up.
Good job, Nel.
Well, to be fair,
I will approve your vacation leave.
October 24, 2008.
Dear you,
I don't know where we are going wrong,
but this could be the beginning
of the end.
Bro,
I think my profile was hacked.
Don’t you think so?
You were a sore loser in 2008.
What's that?
This is a throwback feature app.
I forgot to turn it off.
You were already so cheesy back then.
-Dude, here’s my payment. -But I didn't post this.
It’s impossible I forgot about it.
That’s how your hypertensive works.
-Hyperthymesia. -Right?
Maybe that’s for your ex.
That’s right.
2009. High school.
I only had one girlfriend back then.
I thought you didn't post that?
Why the sudden interest?
Hey! You're here?
Got something for me? :)
Yes, I have...
Are you in Candelaria? I'm going home, Kiks.
You’re getting jealous over your best friend, right?
That’s why we’re here on a Monday night.
That’s not true.
I thought you didn't want to get married.
What’s this? Adulting?
Piss off!
♪ I will forget you ♪
Mom.
♪ We're not meant for each other ♪
♪ Have you thought about it ♪
♪ Because I'll be forgetting you ♪
♪ Here it goes ♪
♪ I will also forget ♪
♪ all your promises that meant nothing ♪
I’m glad you accepted my friend request after 1,000 years.
How are you?
I heard you’re famous.
That’s not true.
It’s still the same me.
Nothing changed.
We’re both the same. Nothing has changed.
-She’s beautiful, bro!
-What a smooth talker.
Saw her profile. She has a kid.
Does she have a husband?
How’s your husband?
I don’t have a husband.
But I do have a child.
Are you going to the reunion?
Just stay there, okay?
Your Grandpa’s on his way.
Wait for him. He bought you soda and spanish bread.
Don’t go anywhere.
Oh, he’s here.
This one’s for you.
I thought this was soda.
That’s better than soda.
Sit over here.
Who’s with you, child?
My Grandma.
Come over here.
I want to learn how to do that.
But we ran out of candles.
I'll just get some from other gravestones.
That's bad.
Haven't you watched the news special?
About the haunted corpses in a cemetery?
That's not true.
Just a second.
When I come back, teach me how to do that.
What now?
You’re just going to mope?
Cut the drama, it’s All Souls’ Day.
Blame Grandma.
She didn't give me any warning.
Move on.
She is already happy up there.
You thought I forgot?
You’re late again.
You just texted me.
How does that make me late?
I already got here a while ago.
I’ve just been driving around.
If Lola Perta were still alive,
she’d hit you.
You know, she never hit me.
Never?
Never.
November 1, 1999.
You were stealing candles from other tombstones.
She didn't hit you?
You know what, let’s start.
You remember Grace?
Yeah, your first girlfriend!
She told me she was going to the reunion.
-So? -So, rekindle old flames?
Don’t mess with me at the party.
Let me make my own move.
You took a leave for Grace, am I right?
I’ve already requested for that leave
before I got invited to the reunion
Usually in romcoms,
you end up with your first love.
So Ben’s your first love?
Hey!
What?
-I’ll make this idiot go viral! -You're so arrogant!
I’m going to make him famous!
Get out of there!
You'll be famous!
You'll be famous.
Hey.
You can’t miss my wedding.
You’re my best friend.
March 12.
I think I’ll be busy on that day.
Work stuff.
Don’t leave me hanging.
-Auntie Edith. -Hi.
Where’s Grandpa?
-I’ll just go home. -He’s inside.
He was insisting on going to the cemetery.
But I told him you were coming.
Have you eaten?
Not yet.
I made wing beans in coconut milk.
Perfect.
I’ll just prepare your food.
Okay.
You’re using your phone while eating?
Grandpa,
do you want to visit Grandma Rafaela tomorrow?
Huh?
Who’s Rafaela?
I don’t know.
I think he has Alzhemeir’s.
But the doctor won’t allow us to tell him.
Can’t we sue him if he doesn't want to disclose vital information to the relatives?
Hey!
Are you listening?
Yeah, of course.
Uh...
Let’s get back on it some other day.
Right now, let’s just focus on my wedding.
You’re my maid of honor.
Wow!
Don’t worry.
You’ll be the most handsome maid of honor in all weddings.
Don’t flatter me too much.
Thank you!
Here, Grandpa.
-Thank you. -Thank you, grandson.
You're welcome.
Happy Birthday My Love...
My love, happy birthday.
Thank you.
This is so wonderful. I’ll make it up to you.
Don’t worry about it.
Look!
The valedictorian and the salutatorian are so sweet!
I envy you, guys!
They’re both winning in school and love life.
What more can you ask for?
Nel!
Hey, happy birthday!
Thank you.
I don’t have a party though.
By the way,
I heard our reunion’s going to be at the beach.
That’s right.
Who are you with?
Grandpa and Kit.
I’ll go ahead.
See you on Saturday.
Take care!
Gather around!
Selfie!
One, two, three!
Grace isn’t here yet?
You know, you’re too excited.
Cut it out. It’s too loud.
I don’t want them to know
she’s the only reason why I’m here.
Are we talking about Grace again?
Can’t you move on already?
What’s this, first love never dies?
Cut it out guys!
Hi, Kit!
Hi, Grace!
Hi, Nel.
There's the one you’re looking for.
♪ Always a failure ♪
You have a horrible voice.
I like this.
♪ Always heartbroken ♪
♪ It hurts so bad ♪
♪ to be so unlucky ♪
♪ I envy the woman at the store ♪
♪ She’s so madly in love ♪
♪ I just want to feel what’s it like to love ♪
♪ Be struck by Cupid’s arrow ♪
♪ I want to feel like I’m in heaven ♪
♪ and my heart to beat again ♪
Guys, we have to go ahead.
My wife’s exhausted.
And suddenly she’s up.
We know where that is headed.
Who knew the playboy is now married.
Speaking of married couples,
Nel and Grace are the only ones
who remain single here.
Why don’t you two just get back together?
You guys are giving me a headache!
Give it a shot.
Nel, you didn't hear it from me.
Now that Nel’s had a few beers, let’s put him to a test.
When did you and Grace become a couple?
July 7, 2007.
July 4.
5:25 p.m.
Under the camachile tree behind our homeroom.
You were wearing green. I was wearing blue with a Mask Rider print.
You were wearing a ponytail. And biting your lips.
"We can be together, but…"
Nel,
we were just asking for the date.
So, when was it?
Grace must be talking about a different boyfriend.
Shut up, dude.
We became official on July 4.
She didn't want everyone to know yet
because her mother might get mad.
Guys, that was a long time ago.
Guys, just an advertisement.
You’re all invited to my wedding!
Thank you.
Cheers to Kit!
Thank you!
Today,
I might have found the one.
Hi, Nel.
What I did to you on our graduation was terrible.
But it was a long time ago.
It’s impossible for me to tell you
to just forget about it.
Because you never forget things.
But let’s be friends again?
Yeah, I’m basically done here.
I’ll just stay for a week.
Okay, I miss you. I love you.
I’m going back to Manila.
Is that your parents?
It’s Ben.
He’s asking about you.
Are you taking your souvenir or not?
Hey, the whole Candelaria can see you!
You think you’re still in Venice beach.
What do you care?
So, are you taking it or not?
Give it to me.
Wow! Looks like you just got it at the convenience store.
Whatever.
It’s stateside. Smell it.
I don't smell anything.
So, you’re going to stay here?
I’ll drive back to Manila, too.
I’m still in a vacation mode right now.
And I might get an inspiration
for the shop I’m designing.
So,
how are you and Grace?
- Hey! - Hey!
Are you okay?
Nel!
Hey, kid!
Hey!
Kid!
What?
Let’s play this.
We can use this fence as the net.
Okay.
Nel, what’s your answer in number 2?
I’m doing something else.
Nel, here are my dresses.
-Which do you think looks good on me? -Isn’t that what you wore last year?
You always wear the same thing.
Nel!
So, what’s your gameplan?
You haven’t uploaded anything yet in the “Today in History” section.
I told you to sumbit your deliverables monthly.
You shouldn’t upload it one by one so it won’t pile up.
You know that it still has to go to the graphics team.
If you don’t know any historical event that happened today,
just Google it.
Are you here in Manila?
Online, but you just seenzoned my message.
Nice.
You can just text me, you know.
You millenials are so social media-dependent.
So you’re not a millenial?
Well, sadly I was born in that era.
But I’m more of a Gen X.
Okay, Grandma.
That’s why you don’t know the new app feature.
I just turned mine on.
I have posts there that I don't remember.
About someone who broke my heart.
I have a feeling it’s about Grace. The one in the throwback posts.
Nel, you have hyperthymesia.
You can remember dates and details
down to the very second of events.
You don’t need that throwback feature.
Okay.
Don’t get angry with me.
I just mentioned it to you.
I have no intention of reading all of it.
I clearly remember everything that happened to me.
For your own peace of mind,
deactivate that throwback feature.
You don’t need it.
Okay, Grandma.
By the way, Grace is based here in Manila.
She’s inviting us to her gig.
Maybe you want to come?
Okay.
Hi, love.
Yeah, uh... I’m working.
November 28, 2008.
Dear you,
I have to make the most of the last four months we’re together.
Because after this,
means goodbye for us.
Are we still going to see each other?
I hope so. I really hope so.
Shit. Who are you?
Bro, why did you tag us along on your date with your “first love”?
You even brought all three of us.
We’re not your chaperones.
Hey, you still owe me that drink.
April 9.
Day of Valour coverage
May 13. You had me lying about your faux measles.
But you just went to Baguio for one week.
-August 31. You made me a co-debtor— -Okay, enough, enough!
Fine, I’ll pay for our drinks.
Jeez, I just got held up tonight.
Take a look at this.
December 9, 2009.
I will never let you be my “the one that got away”.
I used the term TOTGA before Katy Perry did.
Were you and Grace still a couple in 2009?
Exactly my point.
Someone’s getting jealous.
-Why would I get jealous? -Look at her.
I’m not getting jealous! Shut up, assholes.
Are you jealous?
I’m getting married.
Bro, she’s here.
♪ I will forget you ♪
♪ We are not right for each other ♪
♪ Have you thought about it ♪
♪ Because I'll be forgetting you ♪
♪ Here it goes ♪
There you go.
This is nice.
You’re a big shot.
You still have this?
You thought I threw it away?
Where are we going?
Come on.
Elmer,
this is Nel.
What are we doing here?
Happy monthsary.
Elmer, I’ll leave him to you.
Enjoy yourself.
Come on, man.
Do you know how to play eight-ball?
You can take the solid balls. I’ll take the stripes.
♪ Always a failure ♪
♪ Always heartbroken ♪
♪ It hurts so bad ♪
♪ to be so unlucky ♪
♪ I envy the woman at the store ♪
♪ She’s so madly in love ♪
♪ I just want to feel what’s it like to love ♪
♪ Be struck by Cupid’s arrow ♪
- ♪ I want to feel like I’m in heaven ♪ - Grace...
♪ and my heart to beat again ♪
♪ Time is running ♪
♪ and I’m left behind ♪
♪ Time is running ♪
♪ and I’m left behind ♪
This is a photo of my baby when she was three years old.
Cute.
She looks just like you.
Even if Elmer and I didn't end up together,
I was able to raise our daughter well.
I wonder who you’ll end up with.
I don’t know. I wonder, too.
-You don't know? -No.
Make a guess.
-You? -Good guess.
December 10, 2012.
Dear you,
You just told me the most painful words I ever heard from a girl.
You’re so callous.
Grace texted me. She’s looking for you.
What will I tell her?
Don’t reply.
I’ll just text her.
Why, what happened?
You keep saying she’s “the one”.
But you keep changing your mind.
We were so happy back then.
But she’s not the one
in the throwback posts.
You rely too much on that throwback app.
What if Grace is the right girl for you?
But you’re letting her get away.
You told me she might be the one.
Might be.
I might not also be sure.
How about you? Are you sure about Ben?
Yes, I’m sure.
What if he’s not the right guy for you?
What if he is?
What if you and Grace were meant to be?
What if it was just us from the start?
I can't believe Grace and I are together for 2 months already.
Before,
I was just hoping she'd be mine.
Don't get jealous.
You'll still be the closest woman in my life.
That's awkward.
Promise, nothing will change.
We'll still be best friends.
I'll never leave you behind.
I wish
she would not hurt you.
She'd take care of you.
Like how you take care of me?
Hey, don't sleep on me.
I’m still awake. Do you want more beer?
Throw it properly.
I understand.
Saw it coming.
I’ll never forget you.
Of course.
Good luck.
January 5, 2009.
Dear You,
High School is almost over.
I hope my feelings for you will also end.
Can I ever move on from you?
Your Grandpa saw the candles from his wedding.
He started crying.
I’ll take him to his doctor tomorrow.
Nel, aren’t you feeling better yet?
I’m not the patient.
It’s my Grandpa.
He’s starting to forget about my Grandma.
We have the same condition.
It’s not reverse amnesia.
But you’re getting better.
Let’s go, RJ?
Bye, Nel.
-Get well soon. -Thanks.
Marco here has filed his two week’s notice.
-This junior reporter is very hardworking. -You’re making me blush.
He works hard on flirting with other reporters.
Hey! Are you listening?
You’re too affected by Marco’s resignation.
- Nel gets emotional every time someone leaves. - Let's go.
Let’s go.
Hold on.
Hello?
Hello, Bunyi?
Guess what.
I’m at work. What is it?
My wedding coordinator knows
your ex-girlfriend Ces Jugeta.
She’s going to make my gown.
Maybe she’s the one you’re looking for.
For real?
Yes. So, you want to meet her?
Kit.
-Finally. -Where is she?
What kind of a maid of honor are you? You’re always late.
Ces, he’s here.
There you are.
The one-punch man bartender.
Hi.
How are you?
I’m good.
Good!
Have you taken her measurements?
Kit, have you chosen a shade of color?
January 13, 2014.
Dear you,
I realized now that I am nothing without you.
That I am not worthy of you.
That was our viral photo in 2014.
One-punch man in coffee shop.
Have a seat.
No, it’s okay. I can manage.
This place hasn’t changed at all, huh?
Are you sure want to stay here?
Wanna bounce?
Can we, please?
Sure.
Arnel Allan Bunyi?
We’re done reviewing your resumé.
It’s all right.
We’ll just call you regarding your application.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
So,
how was it?
I don’t know. I’m nervous.
But,
I said all of the things you told me to say.
It's so hard to be an adult.
You can do it.
Soon enough, you'll be graduating.
You can do it.
How did you answer "Why do we have to hire you?"
Because,
you're hiring.
You told them that?
Just kidding.
Of course, I told them what you told me.
How much do you want to borrow?
I owe you a lot.
Thank you.
Anytime.
Hi, Ben.
Hi.
How are you?
Good morning.
-Good morning. - Morning.
We’re going to do the inventory later.
Okay.
Good morning, Robert.
You're so busy there. Who's that?
I’m good.
Super.
How about you?
You look gorgeous and successful.
Not really.
I just got to fulfill my promise to chase my dreams.
Humble brag.
How about you?
You look preppy and collected.
Your fashion sense is a little outdated.
But who really cares nowadays, right?
So, you’re a fashion designer?
Yeah.
And you’re based in Paris?
Nice.
And you? You still work with Manila Bulletin?
Oh, yes.
I’m now a senior reporter at the new media department.
Good that you finally realized your dreams.
I'm far from reaching it.
Anyway, I’m still single.
And I’m staying in Manila for good.
Why aren’t you in uniform? Aren’t you going to work?
Nel,
I’m resigning.
What? Why?
I got a scholarship in Paris.
Why didn't you tell me about it?
I’m your boyfriend.
Excuse me.
What’s taking so long?
I’m in a hurry.
Sir,
we’ll get back to you in a short while.
Look, I was going to tell you.
And this has been my longtime plan.
So what about me?
You’re just going to leave me behind?
Excuse me.
Can you please hurry up?
I told you I will get back to you in a short while!
Nel!
Why did you get back with him?
He’s cute and he's nice.
He’s not cute.
-Yes, he is. -Oh, my God.
-What did you see in him? -Shut up. He might hear you.
He’s helping me move in.
Whatever.
He's upstairs.
My gosh, Ces.
You’re smart. You’re obviously intelligent.
You’re successful.
Hot guys are swooning over you.
Why do you have to pick up the same trash again?
I’m just giving ourselves a chance.
Come on.
I swear he must look like a sore loser right now.
Hi.
-Hi! -Hi.
Step down from there.
I mean, have some snacks.
Okay.
Let's eat.
Your bill, sir.
- Thank you. - No, no, no.
Let me pay for it.
No, I got this.
No, I insist.
Ces, I got this.
I’ll just use my card.
I have a high credit limit.
I received your gold card, ma’am.
Thank you.
You okay?
Yeah.
Okay,
we’re here.
Thank you.
Your keys.
Thank you.
Hey.
I had fun tonight.
Thank you.
You’re welcome.
Did you have fun?
Yes.
Really?
Okay, yep. See you there.
Bye.
Nel?
Hey, wake up.
I have to go to work.
A new client wants me to design their clothing line.
Here, dress up.
Come on.
I’ll just wait for you here.
I can just call in delivery.
Are you having lunch here?
You want something? Filipino? Thai?
No, sorry I can’t.
Don’t you have work today?
I do.
But I can stay here.
I really have to go. I’m sorry.
Please don't forget to lock before you leave.
- Okay? - Yeah.
Bye.
Nel!
Have you read this?
"Today in history."
"Wrong date."
"Careless mistake from a supposedly credible news source."
"LOL."
God!
We always run a fact-check here in Manila Bulletin.
So what are we going to do now?
Issue yet another erratum for a very minor section?
Ces, I'm sorry.
I don’t even know why I’m surprised.
I should have expected this from you.
I gave you a chance, but you still what?
Disappointed me in the end?
You have anything else to say?
I’m so sorry.
You’re sorry?
I’m sorry I gave you another chance.
Stop it.
Doc.
You know how to bring back memories, right?
Will it take some time?
Depends on the case.
Who’s the patient?
Me.
No way.
You were diagnosed with hyperthymesia.
What is it you don't remember?
Many things.
So, can you help me?
I’m sorry.
I don't think I can help you.
Anyway.
Thanks, Doc.
January 28, 2015.
Dear Arnel Allan.
This is the day to forget all of the pain.
Here we go.
Go Leah!
Come! Let's dance.
Dance with her!
There you go.
Leah's great at dancing.
You sure know how to do ethnic dance.
I really am a dancer.
But not indigenous.
I’m just a mountaineer.
I bet it’s your first time up here.
I brought wine.
Let’s drink?
Let's go!
Hey Leah! What's up? Can I join your next climb?
I don't get you.
I don't get this.
I know.
But she's too big for me.
Bunyi.
If you really want to be happy,
take a chance.
Look, I’m sorry.
I’m pestering you.
You should be preparing for your wedding.
I don't know what to do with you anymore.
Kit!
Why did you walk out on me?
Come on, I just need a friend.
Okay.
What do you want me to do?
It's Leah.
I found her.
My gosh.
Okay, okay. But this will be the last time.
Yeah, last time.
Okay.
Hey, you’ll pay for my gas.
Yeah.
This is too far away.
Let’s take turn on the wheels.
Yes.
I still owe you P7,890
since you came back.
And I will pay it all back when I get my salary.
That’s if I get my paycheck.
This Leah is unbelievable.
She had us driving all the way here for her?
She’s taking a hike here.
She just messaged me last night.
She only invited you.
-You just dragged me along. -Of course, we’re best friends.
Are you sure Leah’s here?
I’m sure of it. I called her up.
What if she’s not?
You just have to trust me.
So if she’s not here, we'll just go down and that's it?
At least we enjoyed the view.
What if we get lost?
Can you still make it?
Of course.
I’m faster than you.
Feeling so cold?
So, what now? You’re going to check all the tents here?
Why not?
You’re impossible, Bunyi.
I owe you a great deal.
For what?
For you.
Sorry I keep dragging you along.
If only the person I’m talking about on those posts was here
it wouldn’t be this difficult.
So, what are you going to tell me?
I met someone.
Here we go again. How sure are you now?
I feel it.
It's like you...
Huh?
Like how I first met you.
I was so sure
you would be
my best friend.
Really?
Yes.
Remember the first time we've met
when I was lying down on our backyard
when you shot the shuttlecock in my mouth?
You told me, "Let's play! Here's our net."
What a memory.
I know this time she gets me.
She's my Yin to my Yang.
She's the one.
And I love her.
Are you sure?
I want you to meet her.
Nel?
I really have to go down.
I have a meeting with my caterer.
And,
Leah might have gone home.
I’m sorry.
Just text her, okay?
Kit, stay a little longer.
I’m sure she’s just there somewhere.
Nel, I really have to go.
I’m sorry.
Kit, hold up! Come on!
Is that how you treat your best friend?
You'll leave me behind?
Wow.
I almost did everything for you.
I helped you find your girls.
So don’t make me feel bad.
Go ahead, leave.
You’re happy.
You have a love life.
So who here is self-serving?
It’s not me.
That's bullshit!
I brought you here.
In my own car. With my gas money.
I took some time off for you.
So if you’re unhappy, I should be unhappy too?
You’re selfish, Nel!
Then fine, go ahead!
I might not see Leah now.
But the next time you see me,
I’m gonna be so damn happy!
Go!
Kit!
Nel?
Nel!
Leah?
How are you going back?
I'll take the bus.
-Kit left me. -Come ride with me.
February 5, 2015.
Dear you,
You’re there.
I’m here.
But I know, you are going to be there to meet me someday.
But where is this all going?
Throwback?
You know, that’s all nonsense.
And why deal with the past?
Isn’t now more important?
I just want to know.
Who are these posts for?
It’s just weird I don't remember
anything on this day last year.
And you’re supposed to remember everything?
Yes.
Do you remember this?
I feel so much better now.
I don’t care about the past anymore
for as long as i'm with someone who'll make me feel better.
February 5, 2017.
Dear you,
I’m not afraid to leave the past behind.
What’s important is
the present and the future with you.
I am ready to make new memories.
With you.
With us.
Hello?
Hello, Nel.
Your Grandpa.
He’s gone.
Come home.
We need you here.
Nel, Kit is not home yet.
She needs to do something in Manila.
But she said she’ll join us for burial.
Condolences.
Nel, condolence.
Are you okay?
They’re so unfair.
They all left me.
Even Kit.
It’s painful for me
to keep all the memories knowing those people are never coming back.
Oh my God!
-Hey! What’s your problem? -Asshole!
You're asshole too!
-I'll make you famous! -What are you doing?
-Just let it pass! -Knock it off!
If Kit was here, she’d let me do this.
Okay.
If that’s the case.
You’d rather be with Kit.
Then go find her.
Good luck to you and your awful painful past!
Leah.
Leah!
Here’s what you should do.
You should ask her out on a date.
Follow her on Instagram.
No, no, no.
Why would I miss her?
Leah said that our relationship is not yet deep.
I’m not talking about her.
You’re so slow.
You know who I’m talking about.
Arnel Allan, I know you.
Don’t try to dodge your feelings.
Try to remember it.
Who is she in your life?
What does she mean for you?
Doc, help me out.
Okay.
But I just need to go to the admin.
I’ll be back in a few minutes.
Have a seat.
Wait for me.
Okay, Doc.
Okay.
Doc?
Doc, why do I have this?
Nel!
Doc, what’s this?
What’s this?
Doc, what’s that? Tell me.
Relax, Nel.
Doc, what’s that?
-Calm down. -Doc, what’s that?
Relax.
What’s the meaning of this?
Tell me the truth.
What’s the meaning of this?
You want the truth?
One year ago,
a crying woman named Rafaela brought you to me.
Their doctor referred you to me.
You were unresponsive.
Your records showed that you're from a coma
because of a trauma
brought by an attempted suicide.
The neurological injury
caused by the compression of the neck
could definitely affect his mental condition.
Doc,
can you completely erase me from his memories?
That hasn’t been invented yet.
But what I can do is to prolong a memory loss
through electroconvulsive therapy.
But one side effect is retrograde amnesia.
which can be resulted by certain pain triggers.
Removing the pain trigger
will remove the memory.
But this won't be a guarantee
because his memories might come back
especially with him who has hyperthymesia.
Your guardians signed the papers.
The waivers, the confidentialities.
There's no assurance on when you'll heal.
So they had all the triggers removed.
I’m sorry, Nel.
November 28, 2008.
Dear you,
I need to make the most of the last four months we’re together.
Because after this,
it means goodbye for us.
Will we see each other again?
I hope so. I really hope so.
Hey, what are you doing there?
Mama told me,
we’re moving to the States after high school.
December 10, 2012.
Dear you,
You just told me the most painful words I ever heard from a girl.
Nel!
Kit.
I have an offer to work abroad.
I’ll be with Ben.
Come on, let’s celebrate.
I’ll pass.
That’s your success.
Hey! What’s up with you?
I thought we’re best friends.
You’re miserable because you’re selfish.
You’re so callous.
January 13, 2014.
Dear you,
I realized now that I’m nothing without you.
Ben is already your boyfriend?! And you even brought him here in the Philippines?!
Nel, what happened to you?
The customer is so arrogant.
If I didn't see your long post on social media,
I wouldn't even know. Why didn't you text me?
You were a manager already, but you threw it away.
I did not plan to become a barista all my life.
While all of you become so successful after college.
I excel in my studies but not in real life.
Where is Ces?
I don't want her to see me like this.
Are you busy? Let's have a drink.
Nel,
look I’m sorry.
But what you did was wrong.
You’re so stubborn.
Can we talk please , Nel?
January 26, 2015.
Dear you,
I’m so happy I got promoted to Junior Reporter.
The problem is,
you don’t even care.
That’s probably how it is when you’re both building your dreams.
Where are you? I'm already here.
Kit!
Kit, I know you’re there. Let’s talk.
Kit!
I thought you said the next time I see you you’ll be happy.
You don't seem to look happy.
Kit, now I know.
I remember everything.
What do you mean?
Everything.
I know why things didn't work out between me and Grace.
Or with Ces and Leah.
Because there’s a fourth girl I loved.
Kit, it’s you.
Stop.
Kit,
I remember everything.
You’re the woman I’ve been talking about in my posts.
Exactly.
I was that girl.
What do you mean?
In your posts.
I already told you to stop trying to figure out who they are for.
Why are you so stubborn?
Kit, all my posts are for you.
How could I be so blind all these years?
Aren’t you wondering why you don’t remember those posts?
I don’t care about that anymore.
All I know is
I love you.
Kit,
I just couldn’t bring myself to admit my feelings.
And I couldn't say how I feel towards you.
Because I’m scared.
I’m scared to be like all the rest.
I don’t want to lose our friendship.
That’s the thing, Nel.
What are you talking about?
I am your biggest heartbreak.
All your sad posts are meant for me.
Why do we have to get to this point?
Don’t you want to have only happy memories with me?
What?
Nel, we can’t do this.
I’m getting married.
I’m in love with someone else.
Kit, that’s impossible.
Are you going to throw away everything we’ve been through?
No, I'm not.
All those memories are important to me.
All those memories will stay in my heart.
Nel,
I care so much about you.
And I want you to be with me forever.
Then what’s stopping you, Kit?
Because...
I don't love you.
I don’t love you...
the way you want me to.
You’re important to me, Nel.
I don't want to lose our friendship.
So please,
don't push it further.
Kit, I don't get it.
I don't want to hurt you.
That’s why I went along with your mission.
I helped you to find Ces and Leah and Grace.
I want you to be happy.
So that when you’re happy, you can be happy for me.
Happy with the fact that
I found the love of my life.
And it’s Ben.
So do you think I’m happy now?
I’m settled with this?
I did what I had to do.
You know what…
I hate you.
Bro.
Sorry we didn't tell you the truth.
Bro, you all ganged up on me.
-Kit loved you, that’s why she did it. -Don’t say it.
Don't.
Last year,
when you found out Kit was getting married to her longtime boyfriend,
you told her you love her.
But she rejected you.
Because she can’t give you the love you want from her.
Bro,
Kit did everything to save your friendship.
But she knows how you are when you’re depressed.
She didn’t want you to sink into depression.
Last year,
Come home Nel, Grandma's gone.
We weren’t able to stop you.
Nel?
Nel!
You were in a coma for a month.
It was February.
All your best friend could do was cry her eyes out.
Because she didn't want to lose you.
She didn't want to lose you.
Nel, what kind of blunder did you make now?
So you want to totally erase Kit from your memories?
Are you sure about this?
If I erase them,
you can never take them back.
♪ I will forget you ♪
♪ We're not meant for each other ♪
♪ Have you thought about it ♪
♪ Because I'll be forgetting you ♪
♪ Here it goes ♪
♪ I will also forget ♪
♪ all your promises that meant nothing ♪
♪ Even your smile ♪
♪ And the tears when you cry ♪
♪ Here it goes ♪
♪ Is this good-bye ♪
- ♪ If we'll not see each other again ♪ - (Remembering his best friend...)
♪ I just hope ♪
- ♪ The hands of God will bring us together ♪ (- I always did everything foryou...)
♪ in another moment ♪
♪ in one dream ♪
♪ I will forget you ♪
♪ Make sure we're not meant for each other ♪
♪ Have you thought about it ♪
♪ Because I'll be forgetting you ♪
♪ Here it goes ♪
Kit!
Kit, sorry for being self-centered.
Sorry for taking you for granted.
But Kit…
Kit, I love you so much.
I love you so much.
Kit, please say something.
What do I need to do?
I don't want to die again Kit.
I didn't gain anything from it.
You don't have to do it again.
What you need to do is
to pick yourself up.
Stand up.
Move on.
But I love you.
I love you so much.
I can’t love you back.
I have done so much for you, Nel.
But you're so stubborn.
I will still help you to move forward
for your happy ending.
Please,
this time,
allow me to have mine.
Sorry.
I might not have the power to take away your pain.
Or bring back the loss of my beloved.
But I’m happy to have experienced how true love feels.
Those memories would never leave me.
No treasure in this world could ever replace
the memories I've treasured as part of me.
We’re going to miss you here in Manila Bulletin.
But I still owe you that drink. You want it?
Piss off.
Hey!
Can I share this table with you?
Go ahead.
Thank you.
Sorry, I’m such a noisy eater. I’m so hungry.
Sorry. Sorry, this is so funny!
I’m Sue, by the way.
I’m Nel.
I know.
What?
I'm one of your followers.
Someone has a crush on me.
Hey, I’m so glad I met you.
And I’m so glad you found me.
I’m just kidding.
Jeez, Nel.
You can get attached so easily.
Wow.
I just got here.
Did my charm work on you?
Wow.
Love,
what are you doing here?
You shouldn't be here.
You’re way too excited.
That’s right, I’m too excited.
Don’t look at me yet.
You might jinx our wedding.
I thought it was something important.
I love you.
I love you very, very much.
Go back to your room. Get ready.
See you later.
I love you.