This is the story of my friend Natasha Kay Loovi.
She never fell in love before.
But when she did, she fell too deep.
This is my first love. I mustn't take it for granted!
Whatever you're thinking right now, please don't do it.
But I wanna have a boyfriend!
Cha, don't you remember?
Why did you want to move to my school four months ago?
Because Arwana High School has the best Science Olympiad team.
Really? Not because of the boys?
No! My motivation was purely for my brain.
But now, I have more motivation. And that is for my heart.
No. Just focus on your brain.
Manda, the brain and heart must be synchronized.
They should be complementing, not dominating one another.
But it doesn't have to be now.
It has to!
This is our last day here, so he has to be my boyfriend.
Cha, please don't embarrass yourself.
My God.
Hi, Iqbal.
Can I have your…?
Hi, I'm Natasha Kay Loovi. My friends call me Acha.
I'm six months away from my sweet 17.
And I transferred to this school four months ago.
So, I'm now in 11 Physics 3.
I live with my mom since my dad works in Korea.
I'm single, by the way.
Give me your number!
-No! -Why?
For what?
For texting and calling.
No way.
You want to write it yourself or just say it?
I told you, no.
Is your brain full of formulas or what?
Making you sick like this?
No, I'm fine.
Then why do you insist?
Because I like you.
Okay, look.
Ever since I came to this school…
Just one second in the library, I instantly fell for you.
I've been holding this feeling for four months minus two days,
and I can't take it anymore, Iqbal!
The first step is speaking up. The second step is asking for your number.
0-8-1-7…
Wait a second.
…4-3-6-1-1.
I'll text you later.
Just call me.
Okay.
You're not going to finish your food?
Should I call him now?
Later. You can call him after the test.
But I want to call him to say,
"Hi, Iqbal. Good luck with the test!"
That's it. I don't want to disturb him.
Have faith in me just once.
Believing in you is blasphemy. I only believe in God.
Iqbal is really focused on being chosen for the Science Olympiad.
He will reject your call.
So why are you wasting your--?
Oh my God! I hit the call button.
Let's give it a try.
Hi, Iqbal, this is Acha, who asked for your number.
Yeah?
I just wanna say that you're so handsome and smart
and I've liked you since I saw--
When do you want the massage?
Massage? This is Iqbal, right?
This is Madun.
0-8-1-7-4-3-6-1-1.
I told you!
There's no way he'd give his number like that.
Yeah. He's a rascal. It's so cute.
This means he likes me, too.
That's why he acts like this. Right?
Whatever!
Acha?
Natasha!
Why aren't you working on the test?
You're just daydreaming.
I'm done, sir.
Really?
That was fast.
Alright, you can wait outside.
Take a walk, sightseeing, or anything.
Can I stay in class?
Sure, why not?
The view is much prettier inside.
I want to thank all of you for taking part
in Arwana High School Science Olympiad selection camp.
Manda.
Iqbal looks very cute from this side.
Now, I'm going to announce the three names that have been chosen
and who will go forward to national level.
First one, with the highest score in math is…
Juna Pratama! Congratulations!
Please come forward.
The way he claps his hands is so cute. With his long fingers, clean nails…
Next, with the highest score in chemistry…
is Natasha Kailovi!
Acha. It's you!
Sorry, sir.
Congrats.
Now, the last member with the highest score in physics is…
Iqbal Guana!
Come on.
-Congratulations. -Thank you, sir.
Congratulations to all of you, but don't get too excited.
Because you still have to prepare yourself intensively.
-Yes, sir. -OK.
Yes, sir.
Congratulations. Give them a huge applause.
Now, we will head back to Jakarta. Our bus is waiting outside.
The three of you, wait here. I will brief you.
The rest of you, get to the bus.
Oh my God, don't you think this is fate? Iqbal and Acha in a team.
Oh, right. We haven't shaken hands.
Yes.
I agree. We'll make a great team.
And your number, please.
I gave it earlier.
I know, but that was the wrong number. So I'm asking for the right one.
She's asking for your number.
Every girl in our school knows that Iqbal is really cold.
His body is full of brains, no heart.
Really?
Well, he made it very clear.
Sorry, but I'm saying this right now, so you won't get your heart broken.
What are you saying, Manda?
His attitude shows he doesn't want a relationship with you.
Just forget about him.
But how? How can I forget about him?
I like him too much!
I'll try to forget him.
Forget about Iqbal.
I can't! He's stuck in my head.
Now I really miss him.
Iqbal, come here.
That's your seat.
That's Iqbal!
-Hey, don't leave me behind! -Come on. Manda.
Chop chop!
Acha, you can sit here.
Are you sure you don't want me to sit next to you?
If you don't, I'm gonna sit with Juna.
What's it to me?
I told you before that I like you.
So sitting next to you from Bogor to Jakarta
will be the perfect opportunity to get to know each other.
Not interested.
Acha, just sit here.
I have a chocolate. You want some?
Thanks, Jun, but I'm allergic to chocolate.
I get very angry when I eat it.
Wait a second.
How about potato chips?
If I eat potato chips,
I'll pull the hair of the person next to me.
So? Can you feel how cold is he?
What? He's testing me to see how much I like him.
Acha!
Manda!
I will never give up.
In every epic love story, there's always sacrifice and struggle.
What are you thinking about?
I imagine myself marrying Iqbal.
We'll have a child.
Our own home. Big lawn.
Lots of flowers. And there's a butterfly.
You should've scored the highest in math and chemistry, Iqbal.
But this is a team challenge.
Mr. Didi's son just received his scholarship.
Aerospace studies at Bristol University, UK.
He's only in 10th grade.
Because he always aims for perfection in all his studies.
In all fields.
Only special, talented people can live in this world.
I know, Dad.
How about, "Where have you been?"
-Correct! -Yes!
What else?
"I like Nasi Goreng."
Really?
Oh no, how am I going to win that trip to Korea?
Mom, why do you even bother with an embassy contest?
Dad asked us to visit him on our vacation.
That's too far away.
I want to surprise your dad.
Besides, if I win this trip,
I get to meet BTS!
You know I'm an Army!
I get to see Jin, SUGA, and V.
That's why we're not just learning the language, but also the culture.
What is this?
Corn water. A Korean drink. You like it?
BTS drinks that, by the way.
You don't have to worry, Mom.
Because you're smart, like dad always says.
And I'm your daughter, too.
Right.
I'm going to bed, okay?
Wait, I thought we're going to watch Train to Busan tonight?
I'm not in the mood to watch scary movies.
I need some positive vibes right now.
I bet you didn't get his number.
What's his name again?
-Iqbal. -Iqbal.
You don't have to worry.
You are smart. You can do it.
Fighting!
Good luck, honey.
ARWANA HIGH SCHOOL
Look who has a girlfriend now!
Shut up.
Here.
What's that?
Physics homework.
We have homework?
We have physics class today?
Oh my God, we do!
-Me first! -Hey, me, too!
Shut up. Me first.
So, how was it?
Acha.
Why are you dating her?
I thought you didn't want distractions from your studies.
-Who told you that? -The guys from the camp.
It's everywhere now.
From the school gate to this class.
Even Ms. Wati knows about it.
Ms. Wati the cireng vendor?
Who else?
"Glen. Iqbal and Acha are dating now?"
That's bullshit.
I don't like her.
Are you out of your mind?
She's cute, smart, nice, and has near-perfect scores.
"Near-perfect"?
-I want perfection. -Is there one?
Nope. That's why I don't want to date anyone.
This homework is too much!
This is last week's homework, you doofus.
Idiot!
Here.
Why didn't you tell me? I thought all homework looks the same.
You're still ugly.
Empty. Empty.
So corny!
What are you doing? It's embarrassing.
What? But you like each other.
No, I'm not having a relationship.
I don't want to complicate my life like you.
Manda, we're friends.
Rian and Iqbal are also friends.
We can double date.
Quit daydreaming. The ceremony is about to start.
We should be respectful.
Rian, careful, it's gonna fly away.
Oh my God!
Attention!
The ceremony commander is entering the field.
Where's Iqbal?
I saw him this morning. Where is he?
Where's Iqbal?
The infirmary.
Is your skin really that sensitive to morning sun?
Who is this?
They said you could faint if you attend the ceremony.
Who is this?
This is the girl
who will stay with you, so you're not all by yourself.
How did you get my number?
Rian? Glen?
It doesn't matter who I got it from. It's what I'll do with it.
Why do you need it?
For dating.
Do you want to be my boyfriend?
No, I don't.
-Why not? -No reason.
Hand me the key.
Tell me why not.
I just don't like it.
You don't like me?
What do you think?
I don't know.
I have no idea, too.
If I think about it, I'm not that ugly.
I have brains to match that.
Can you just shut up?
Yes, I can, but why?
I came here to talk with you.
If you stay silent, it's meditating.
You need a big tree, a waterfall--
-This is awful. -I know, it's awful, right?
Can someone be so serious about meditating?
No bath, no food, no sleep. That's weird.
I'm enjoying this conversation.
You know, we're a really good match.
A conversation is between two people.
This is yapping.
Well, I can't help being human.
I have a mouth for two reasons.
To eat and to yap.
A human being knows when to control it.
When to start and when to stop.
Actually, I'm the silent type.
But you made me like this.
I can't control it. Especially my heart.
Hand me the key.
Give me the key, now!
Iqbal. Natasha! Why aren't you at the ceremony?
-Open the door! Open it! -Give it to me!
Yes, sir.
What are you two doing here?
We're dating, sir. We just made it official recently.
Oh my God.
We're so romantic, aren't we? Like in the movies.
We're in detention together.
Are you mad at me?
You can be mad at me.
I would rather you be mad at me than ignoring me.
Are you tired?
Just go and rest. I can finish this.
You look pale. Let me do it. I want to help.
-Let it go. -No!
-Let it go! -No, I won't!
-I said let it go. -No, Iqbal!
Take a break.
-Let it go. -No!
-I said let it go! -No.
Whatever.
Help!
Iqbal!
I won't fall for it.
Help, Iqbal!
You want me to come and help you like in the movies?
Help, Iqbal!
Lame.
Acha?
Acha!
See? Just like in the movies.
Go away!
I knew you were just acting.
That's not funny!
Iqbal, wait.
Iqbal.
I know you're just playing.
Iqbal!
Iqbal?
Iqbal!
Iqbal, please wake up.
Iqbal!
Are you just fooling with me?
Please wake up.
What should I do?
OK.
Iqbal.
What should I do?
Okay.
Did you really pass out or did you just want me to kiss you?
Now, drink your medicine.
Easy.
Okay.
I'm gonna show you some BTS choreo to help cheer you up.
One, two, three!
Awesome, right?
See? You're smiling. I know you'll get better soon.
But not my heart.
It still hurts being dumped by him.
Maybe…
he's unsure of what he's feeling.
Everything needs time and a process. So does love.
Who said that?
Bae Yong-Joon from Winter Sonata.
I love you, Mom.
I love you, too.
Get well soon, okay?
Give me your phone.
Why?
You're exhausted.
You play too much. You forgot to eat.
Here, read some books.
I have to go. I have dinner with Mr. Hendri.
He's a guest professor at Bristol.
He's the one who helped Mr. Didi's son get his scholarship.
UNKNOWN CALL
Hello, Iqbal?
Are you okay?
I'm worried about you.
Sorry, I made you think I was drowning at the pool today.
-Who is this? -This is Acha.
Are you okay? You sound different.
I'm sick, too, you know? I have a fever.
Maybe it's because I miss you.
So the cure is you. I have to see you.
Who are you? Iqbal's girlfriend?
Yes, I am. Do you have amnesia?
Please stay away from my son.
He doesn't have time for this.
He needs to focus on his studies.
So this is why he doesn't want to date me.
Mom!
What's going on?
You're right. The process is happening.
He likes me, too!
Thank God!
So when can I meet his parents?
Soon!
What happened to you?
Just had an ulcer. I'm leaving the hospital tomorrow.
-We brought something for you. -Really?
Here.
What is this?
Open it.
Are you crazy?
Why did you bring cireng?
You like Ms. Wati's cireng. So we brought you some.
But I'm sick. How can I eat cireng?
Just eat it, so Ms. Wati won't feel bad.
Take it home with you.
I can't eat this.
Thank God!
Idiot.
Is her kiss that amazing that it puts you in hospital?
What kiss?
Tell him!
At the pool. You don't know about that?
It went viral at school.
Viral.
I know, Rian!
-This is for real? -Here, take a look.
I have to tell Iqbal that he must not give up
just because his dad doesn't want us to date.
Cha, I'm gonna say this before you go too far.
You and Iqbal are not dating.
Because his dad doesn't want us to.
Iqbal is a good kid. Of course, he'll listen to his dad.
But this is about feelings. I have to fight for it.
I swear to God, talking to you makes me thirsty.
I'm getting a drink.
Peace be upon you, Acha.
And upon you too.
I got these Dutch cheese cookies for you.
I told you that I am allergic to cheese.
Wait, wasn't it chocolate?
And also cheese.
That's alright.
You can take this.
You can keep the cheese cookies for two weeks.
I hope you will think of me whenever you see the cookies.
Thanks, Juna.
Peace be upon you.
And upon you, too.
Where are you going? What about the drinks?
I was looking for you at the cafeteria.
Can reading books fill your stomach?
You might get sick again.
I brought you some Dutch cheese cookies, so you won't get sick.
You can keep it for two months.
Don't forget to eat it, okay?
So that you will have the energy to take on
any obstacles in our relationship.
Listen carefully.
There is no us.
-We are not dating-- -I understand.
You're acting like this because of your dad, right?
-We mustn't give up. We have to-- -Acha!
I don't know whether you're dreaming or hallucinating,
but two people must love each other to date.
I don't love you. In fact, I don't like you.
If you don't love me now,
when will you start to like me?
Never.
So don't push it.
I will never like you.
It's that simple.
Simple is hydrogen becomes ammonia when it bonds with nitrogen.
Oxygen bonding with hydrogen becomes a water molecule.
Sodium metal bonding with chloride becomes sodium chloride or salt.
-Just like you and me, we're that simple. -I'll give you simple.
I am water…
and you are oil.
We will never be together.
Yes, we can. If we use soap.
When washing dishes, you can't remove oil without soap--
Enough!
I'm returning a book--
Stay away from me.
I don't like it. You understand?
-I understand. -Good.
You're acting like this because you're still mad at me.
I'm mad at you because you can't understand what I'm saying!
Love needs understanding.
And I can understand that.
I just came here to check on you. I don't want you to get sick again.
Don't forget to eat the cookies.
Loving a person who doesn't want us
really hurts.
LOVE CAN'T BE SEEN BY EYES BUT HEART
FIGHT FOR LOVE
What's going on between you two?
You're not even dating, but you keep fighting every day.
I'm not.
It's useless.
Here.
For you.
Dutch cheese cookies.
You can keep it for a year.
Thanks, Iqbal.
It's actually simple, Manda. I like him and he likes me.
He's happy with me and I'm happy with him. That's it.
This is what you get when you like him first. Your heart might break.
That's why I told you not to do it. You're not ready.
Iqbal is harder than this kulintang.
Acha!
His heart is not oil or wood, but a rock.
Even the hardest rock can be penetrated with constant drops of water.
But this rock is refusing your droplets.
But this rock can't go anywhere. He can't move by himself.
Or am I the problem?
You are the problem!
I keep on telling you.
That's not what I'm saying.
How can I be water wanting to penetrate a rock that refuses the droplets?
-What if you ignore him? -You mean?
Ignore him. Don't care about the rock.
The rock will miss you
and come looking for you.
-Can I do that? -Just pretend.
What if the rock keeps getting away from me?
Don't think negatively. Just try it.
I swear to God, talking to you wastes a lot of energy.
You make me hungry.
You want a snack?
Rian gave it to me earlier.
Manda, I have Dutch cheese cookies for you.
You can keep this for two years.
But I believe my love for you can last longer than this.
It's really good. Try it.
It's good, isn't it?
Good, right?
Be that unavailable water for seven days.
-How about three? -No, seven days.
Why does it have to be that long?
That is the test.
What is this?
My mom made this. It's kimchi.
Have you girls tried my kimchi?
Yes, Auntie.
Do you like it?
It's really good!
Thank you!
Let's see how he reacts.
If he doesn't do anything after seven days, then that's it.
Forget about Iqbal.
Don't be sad.
How can I not be sad?
Loving him breaks my heart, and now you want me to forget him?
It hurts so much more.
But it can go the other way around.
Because you ignore him, he may fall in love with you.
See?
You have to be strong for seven days, okay?
I'm ready.
-I can do it, right? -Yes, you can.
I brought more kimchi.
What you just had was mustard greens. This is radish and cucumber.
-Let's try it. -Yes, Auntie.
Smells so good.
DAY 1 - ACHA MISSION
Don't greet him first. Not even a glance.
You have more water?
Mine's empty.
Don't give him any attention. Like, at all.
This is the hardest part. You have to be strong.
Be the coldest water when he's trying to interact with you.
Put on a bitchy face, no smiling.
Be cold.
TEAM ACHA
Ma'am, I'd like to borrow these books.
Ma'am?
What if I can't stand it?
You have to hold it back.
PHASE 3 - COCOON
I have to be strong.
I have to be cold and distant. I have to make it.
We only have two weeks of preparation.
So there are two things I want from you.
Work hard, focus, and be solid.
But sir, that's three.
Yes, it's actually four. And precision.
That's a good one, Juna. Keep it up.
Each of you has a specialty in the three fields of science
we're competing in.
-Math. That's you, Juna. -Yes, sir.
Chemistry. That's Acha.
And Iqbal, physics.
So you don't have to show off.
This is not a competition, so work as a team.
You have to help each other and fill in for each other.
-Juna will complement Acha. -Yes, sir.
Acha will complement Iqbal,
and Iqbal will complement Juna.
-I think you missed something. -Yes?
Acha has to complement me, too.
Okay, that's a good point.
DAY 3 - ACHA MISSION
Never show him that you still care about him.
But watching him makes my heart peaceful.
Hold it back!
Acha?
You look dumbfounded. What are you staring at?
The view.
What view? The wall? The windows?
The windows, the wall, and the curtains, too. I like that blue. Makes me at peace.
Anything you want to ask Acha, go ahead.
Yes, Juna.
Acha, how do you get that 400?
This one? We know the solvent mass is 400 grams,
so we put that in here.
Any more questions for Acha?
Yes, Juna?
Come on, Cha. Just three more days. You can do it!
But it's too hard.
Iqbal is starting to give me more attention.
-Attention? Really? -Yes, he is!
Hey, don't get up. You can't move. Lie down.
Listen, that day at school…
Acha.
Yes?
Can I borrow your calculator?
Oh my gosh, that's just borrowing and lending.
Wait, there's more.
Listen.
Are you sure this is the right result? Can you check it again?
-Look. -This is not my fault.
It's her fault for using the wrong formula.
I'm so happy when he said my name!
Acha, he accused you.
He made you look bad.
Really?
But I felt happy when he said my name.
That means he never cared about you.
Wait, how about this?
Acha.
What is it, Iqbal?
There's ink on your cheek.
Use these wipes.
Thank you, Iqbal.
That's attention! You did it!
See? He changed in just three days.
This means there's hope.
And this means the end of our mission!
Not yet! Hold on for three more days.
We will make him suffer even more.
-Okay? -Okay.
The make-up is done!
Korean natural beauty.
Look.
You're so pretty.
-You want to see it? -Yes, I do.
Here you go.
Mom!
Alright. Your 30 minutes starts now.
We won't solve 20 problems in 30 minutes. We have to divide this.
You take one to seven.
You take eight to 13.
I'll take 14 to 20. Got that?
Let's start now.
Hold it, Acha. Don't give him any attention.
Juna.
I think Iqbal hasn't eaten anything. I'm afraid he might get sick again.
Can you please give this to him?
Bal.
You have to eat. We don't want your ulcer to come back.
-Thanks, Jun. -Anytime.
A lot of good teams failed this round
because the correct answer can only be achieved
with solid teamwork and trust.
Each of you will receive different materials.
Juna, you will handle the problems.
Acha will handle the formulas.
Iqbal will give the answers.
You have to match those three elements.
You need to determine which is the best match
for each problem, answer, and formula.
Without trust, you will fail.
-You understand? -Yes, sir.
Your 30 minutes starts now.
I will be back.
What is this? You picked the wrong formula.
If Juna picks the atom, this is the formula.
This formula won't work with my answer.
You must have made a mistake.
How could I? The formula is wrong.
Please check it again.
-But that's the formula. -No, that's wrong.
-No, it's the right one. -What are you talking about?
Time's up!
Why are you guys fighting? Let me see.
This is a total failure.
Luckily, this is only a trial.
I told you to work together!
Acha?
What happened to your nose?
Your nose is bleeding.
Don't tilt your head up.
Get me some tissue, please!
Let me take a look.
Here, use this.
Are you okay?
I'm okay.
Acha!
Shame. Did Juna leave you behind?
-No. -Don't be so slow next time.
-I-- -You're giving us trouble.
Iqbal, why don't you take her home?
I'm afraid her nose might bleed again.
You're right, sir.
Yeah. It's bad if it keeps on bleeding.
You're right.
-You can take her, right? -Yes, he can.
But I didn't bring an extra helmet. That's even more dangerous.
Well, you can use mine.
It's a bit smelly, but…
That's fine.
Take her home, okay? Hurry up. I think it's gonna rain.
-Thanks, sir! -Yup!
Are you serious? Do you have to be that close?
You know, you're like a butterfly.
What did you say?
You're easy to chase, but hard to get.
I don't get it.
Your words are too complicated.
I mean, we're walking together, but we're not holding hands.
Seriously? You want me to hold your hand?
Of course.
My hand is waiting.
Here, hold my backpack.
Hold on to me, so you won't be cold.
Hold you?
Yes, hold me.
Portable fan, miss?
Now with a water spray. Portable fan?
Portable fan, miss?
Free breeze forever.
Okay, at least I got a smile.
But smiles won't feed me! Fan, sir?
Cute stuffed cow! Choose one!
Iqbal, you have to buy me a stuffed cow. I really want a stuffed cow.
No.
You have to buy me that stuffed cow so that every time I miss you,
I can hug the stuffed cow, okay?
Mr. Cow?
Yes, miss? You want one?
No, the cow!
Gosh!
Auntie, if you're really going on that trip to Korea,
you don't have to worry about Acha because I am here.
And did you know? Acha is actually pretty tough.
How about this one?
-I don't think so. -Not good?
You see, it's been five days since she kept her distance with Iqbal.
-Really? -Yes, she did.
Hey, this one looks cute.
Really?
Here, let me take your picture.
One, two, three!
Manda.
Who is that with Acha?
Thanks for taking me home, Iqbal.
Even if you didn't buy me the stuffed cow--
We're done, right?
I bet you have something to say to me.
The helmet.
You wanna come in first?
Give it to me, now.
My mom would love to meet the boy I like.
Still?
I thought you were ignoring me.
Amanda told me to do that.
It was supposed to last seven days.
It's only been five days and you're already taking me home.
Too bad.
Because the last five days were the best of my life.
You must have missed my attention.
I know, missing someone is a real pleasure.
The helmet.
Fine, I promise
I won't ignore you anymore.
Take care, Iqbal!
What's going on here?
Mr. Bambang asked Iqbal to take me home.
How could I refuse that?
Sorry.
Your hair stinks.
Smells like Mr. Bambang.
This isn't right. Your grade can't depend on them.
But we're a team.
Do you want to be a winner or for your team to fail?
-To win. -Then you know what you should do.
UNKNOWN CALL
Who is this?
You still haven't saved my number?
What do you want?
Why are you so rude?
I'm tired. I wanna sleep.
You sleep this early?
Fine. Talk or I'll hang up.
Alright.
I just want to make sure.
Did you want to take me home or did you do it because you were forced to?
What if I am sincere?
That means you care about me.
If I feel forced?
Then I have to ask you why you are not being sincere.
So if I said I was sincere, you won't disturb me anymore?
Nope.
Fine. I was sincere.
Really?
Yes, I was.
Mom!
What's going on?
See? Manda was wrong all this time.
Iqbal was sincere when he took me home.
Like mother, like daughter.
Iqbal!
What are you doing?
Give me your phone.
Now!
Good night, Iqbal. Thanks for making me happy tonight.
GOOD NIGHT, IQBAL. THANKS FOR MAKING ME HAPPY TONIGHT.
Every time I close my eyes, I can see you.
People say it is love.
LEAVE MY SON ALONE.
Can you take me home tomorrow, please?
No wonder you're not focused.
Your girlfriend texted you a lot last night.
She's not my--
Mr. Hendri Kusuma will be at the Science Olympiad.
Show me what you're capable of.
-Ma'am, open the gate, please. -Yes.
You're not having breakfast?
I'll eat at the office.
Take care.
Fine. I was sincere.
Really? You're being sincere?
Yes, I was.
You believe me now?
Actually, that was…
So, last night, I promised to make breakfast for him.
But I want him to get it.
So you can see that he likes me.
Morning, Acha.
Acha, Mr. Bambang wants us to study earlier today.
That means we can go home earlier.
If we do, you want to go to the movies with me?
Yes.
So, it's a yes?
I made you breakfast.
For the umpteenth time, I want you to stay out of my life.
There is nothing between us.
So please stop acting like you're my girlfriend.
But I like you.
I don't like you.
I believe that one day you will like me.
Do you realize…
that everything you've said and done…
was cheap?
-Why do you say that? -It's the truth!
I've turned you down dozens of times, but you keep chasing me.
That means you're cheap.
I keep chasing you because I like you.
This is my struggle. It's not cheap.
Have some pride.
As a girl…
you're shameful.
No boy will ever respect you.
Hey, you rock-hearted man!
Do you have a heart?
You dare talk like that to her in front of everyone?
What has she done to you?
Her feelings are true. She likes you.
If you don't like her, then stay away from her.
Don't give her false hope.
I never gave her false hope.
But you took her home. You were sincere.
You gave her hope!
-That's because I-- -What?
Whatever you say!
Where are you going? I'm not done with you!
Why are you just standing here? Yell at him or slap him!
I can't be mad at him.
He doesn't have a brain. He's so cruel to say that to you.
It's not his fault, but mine.
Forget about him! There are a lot of guys here who like you.
There's Juna.
Acha.
I can eat it, then you don't have to dump it.
Thanks, Cha.
Not every love will be exactly like we wanted.
Each person has different desires.
I think I have to listen to you.
I know it's hard to forget him.
But I can try to let the hope go.
Where's Acha? She's not here?
This is all Iqbal's fault.
He yelled at her in front of everyone.
He said bad things about her. It broke her spirit.
We can find a replacement.
If she really wants to step back.
No one is better at Chemistry than her.
She's just gonna ruin our team.
PHASE 3 - BUTTERFLY
Aren't you the one ruining this team?
What did you say?
What is going on here?
You guys are a team. Be solid, guys!
I can't believe this.
There she is.
-Sorry, I'm late. -It's alright.
Sit down. We're just about to start.
Before we begin, I'd like to ask something.
Acha, is it true you're backing out?
No, sir.
So it's all good between you two?
Yes, sir. It was my fault.
I always disturb him, that's why he's mad at me.
But I promise I won't bother him anymore.
I want this team to stay strong until the competition.
That's great.
Juna.
We're still going to the movies?
Yes, of course!
Welcome to the National High School Science Olympiad!
In the first round, we will pick ten teams
that will advance to the next round.
-Everybody ready? -Yes!
Please hand out the test.
This test consists of 150 questions,
including multiple-choice and essay.
You will be given 180 minutes.
Your time starts now!
Okay, we have 15 sheets of questions.
Each of us will do five sheets.
Remember what Mr. Bambang said. Don't panic and keep calm.
If you get stuck, move on.
If all goes well, we should finish in under two hours.
Then we can use the rest of the time to cross-check. Right? Teamwork?
Let us pray now.
Iqbal, Acha, give me your hands.
Acha?
-Glory to… -Arwana High School!
Sixty minutes have passed.
Acha.
Your nose is bleeding.
Wait a minute.
Use this tissue.
Thanks, Juna.
What happened?
Iqbal.
Look at Acha.
Are you okay?
I'm fine. Don't worry.
What's wrong with her?
I hope it's nothing.
Should we take a break, so she can rest?
No. I can finish this.
-But your nose is bleeding. -I said no! I can do this!
Just do your part.
Two hours have passed.
With 60 minutes remaining to complete the questions.
Are you done?
Okay, we still have some time.
Can you help check mine?
Are you out of your mind?
Just let her rest. Didn't you see her nose was bleeding?
I'm fine.
I said I'm fine.
-Give me yours. -Here.
Thanks, Acha.
Where's yours? Let me check it.
The clock is showing 150 minutes have passed.
Thirty minutes left.
Check again carefully. Make sure there are no mistakes.
I'm done.
You're done?
Thanks.
-Here. -Thanks.
-Iqbal, how is it? -Not yet.
Twenty minutes left!
We only have 20 minutes left.
-Let us check yours. -I said not yet.
Time's up!
Comptroller, please collect the test papers.
The announcement for the teams who move on to the next round
will be informed via phone.
I cross-checked with Acha, but Iqbal refused to do it.
It's not that I refuse.
I wasn't done yet.
I am confident about my answers.
How can you know? There were a lot of tricky questions.
Even Acha corrected a lot of my answers. Right?
Okay, enough.
Wait a second.
Peace be upon you.
Yes, it's me.
Thank you, sir! Peace be upon you.
Alright! We made it to the Top Ten!
Congrats, guys!
Acha?
-Acha? What happened to you? -Natasha?
How is she, sir?
The doctor says she's just exhausted.
She needs to rest.
What about the competition?
Her health is more important.
So we'll step down just because she's ill?
If she's not better, we can't push it.
But I know a two-person team is allowed to compete.
But without Acha, it's impossible--
To win?
Enough. Juna, let's talk to the officials about it.
You stay here with Acha.
-Sir, let me stay with Acha. -You are the captain, Juna.
Let's go.
Yes, sir.
Take good care of her.
Iqbal.
Dad?
Mr. Bambang told me you are here.
With your girlfriend.
She's not my girlfriend--
Mr. Hendri Kusuma will be there tomorrow.
You have to do your best.
Dad, I told you, this is a team competition--
Do you want that scholarship or not?
Answer me.
Yes, Dad.
Leave your girl, go to the hotel, and study.
Excuse me.
Your girlfriend isn't awake yet?
She's not my--
-Not yet. -Just wake her up.
She needs to eat a lot so she can recover.
Then you can start dating again.
I'm leaving now.
-Thanks, nurse. -You're welcome.
Acha.
Acha, wake up.
Acha!
Acha, wake up.
Acha!
Nurse?
Nurse.
Can you help my friend, please?
You mean your girlfriend?
I tried to wake her up, but she's not responding.
-Can you check on her? -Okay.
-How long has it been? -I think for a while.
Hi, nurse.
But when I tried to wake her…
You almost gave me a heart attack.
Look at her. She's eating.
You're gonna let her eat by herself? Go ahead and feed her.
No, thanks. I can do it myself.
No, no, no.
You can be spoiled as much as you want when you are ill.
Especially by your boyfriend.
Feed her.
Sit down.
Come on. You don't have to be embarrassed in front of me. I'm cool.
I was once young, too, you know?
Like, two days ago.
Wait.
Are you feeding her or me?
Don't spoon that much. She can't swallow that.
There you go.
Say ah…
Good girl.
You'll recover in no time.
Go on.
You can't just do it once.
Why are you so stiff? Put a smile on your face.
Smile.
More.
That's more like it. You look handsome now.
Where's that smile again?
Good.
Can she swallow it?
She'll enjoy the food and it will go straight down.
Okay, you have to finish it. I'm leaving you now.
Just make yourself at hospital.
-Thanks, nurse. -Anytime!
Don't worry. I can do it.
-But you're-- -You need to study.
So your dad won't stay mad at you.
I don't want to be the reason we lose tomorrow.
-So you were… -Yes.
Just leave me alone.
I don't want you here.
If you stay here, I won't eat.
Okay.
One more thing.
Tell Juna not to come here.
Just study for tomorrow.
And you don't have to fake any attention to me.
I don't want any more misunderstandings of hope from you.
You're so selfish! You left Acha alone at the hospital?
She doesn't want me there.
She doesn't want it, or you refuse her?
I told you she doesn't want me there. She asked me to leave.
She wants us to study properly for the competition tomorrow.
I'm not sure we can win without Acha.
You're doubting me?
Look, you had the most incorrect answers.
Acha saved our team's score.
Here we are,
at the Top Ten National High School Science Olympiad!
From these ten teams,
three teams will advance to the next round.
For the Top Ten round, we will give you two hours.
Time will start when you hear the siren.
That's my son.
Iqbal. Let's do our best.
Acha?
Acha!
Are you okay?
They can vouch for me.
Good luck, Acha!
-Okay. Glory to… -Arwana High School.
Start now!
We have to remember what Mr. Bambang said.
Keep calm and don't panic. Do the easy ones first.
Here, drink this.
Thanks, Juna.
Peace be upon you.
Yes?
Thank you, sir.
How is it?
I'm dead.
Are you kidding?
We made it to the Top Three!
You made me really nervous!
That's not funny.
Oh, come on!
Iqbal, we made it to the final. Aren't you happy?
Are you crying?
Now, we have the three best teams for this National Science Olympiad Final!
Contestants, are you ready?
Question number one.
What is the proper reaction
for C6H6 + CL2 = C6H5CL + HCL?
Yes, Global High School?
Electrophilic aromatic substitution.
Judges?
-Correct! -That's correct!
Global High School is now leading with 100 points.
Arwana and Nizamia High school are still zero.
Every cell of each 2x2 table can be filled
with either one, two, or three.
If N is the number of the table that fulfills both properties of the following
for each line
with an even sum,
what is N?
Yes, Arwana High School?
-Seventeen. -Judges?
-Correct. -That's correct!
-Ninety-five. -Correct!
-Partial pressure. -Judges?
-Correct. -That's correct!
Arwana High School missed their chance!
Next question.
-10.05. -Correct.
0.36.
-Yes, Arwana High School? -Twenty-six kilometers.
-Yes. Global High School? -Osmotic.
-Yes, your answer? -Vapor pressure of the solution.
-Incorrect. -That's incorrect!
-Three point five million. -Correct!
Let's head over to the scoreboard.
Global High School with 1.900 points.
Arwana High School with 1.900 points.
Nizamia, I'm afraid you can't continue.
So we will move on to the extra question.
The question is…
The formula for salt molecule is XCL2.
This X ion inside the salt has 27 electrons.
So X is?
Yes, Arwana High School?
ZINC
COPPER CU
Go ahead with the answer.
Arwana High School?
There's not much time left.
Arwana High School? Please answer the question.
Copper CU or Cuprum.
Judges?
-Correct. -That's correct!
With that correct answer,
Arwana High School is now the winner of National High School Science Olympiad!
CHAMPION OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
-Acha! -Mom!
That's my boy.
Your answer saved your team from defeat.
-Well, actually-- -Great job, Iqbal.
You need a high level of precision to answer that question.
By the way,
your dad told me you want to study Aerospace at Bristol University?
Sorry.
That last answer was not mine.
What do you mean?
I actually had the wrong answer.
Someone gave me the correct answer.
Acha.
She gave me the right answer.
Your girlfriend, right?
Hello, sir.
My name is Natasha Kay Loovi. You can call me Acha.
I'm a week away from my sweet 17.
That's my mom over there.
By the way, I'm not his girlfriend.
-That's your mother? -Yes.
Kirana?
Hendri?
-How are you? -I'm fine.
This is Bob. My friend.
This is Iqbal's father?
Hello, I'm Kirana. Acha's mom.
Bob.
Where's his mom?
My wife passed away.
So sorry to hear that.
Bob, Kirana is Teddy Loovi's wife.
You know, the kid from ITB who beat our team at National Science Olympiad.
You remember?
You were on a Science Olympiad team, too?
Of course. Along with your mother.
They started dating in the final.
Oh my God, that's a coincidence.
No wonder your kid is smart. He raised his daughter right.
My mom is smart, too.
-How's Teddy doing? -He's fine.
Still at the Research Institute?
Yes, but he has a business in South Korea. It's been eight months.
-You're still in Bristol? -I often visit here.
I'm looking for talented youth for our scholarship program.
Are you interested? I think we still have a slot for science.
No, thanks.
Well, I'm actually not interested.
I don't want to become a scientist. I've always wanted to be a child psychologist.
She's always like that.
If she doesn't like it, she won't do it.
But when she wants it, she will get it no matter what!
-Right? -Of course!
My birthday is coming up, and I will be having a party at my house.
You're all invited!
Thanks, Acha!
Be there, okay? No excuses.
Really? You're not invited?
Even if I was, I wouldn't go.
-Where are you going? -Class.
-Sit down. -Scoot over.
You are coming, right?
Of course, free food!
Thank God!
But look at him, he didn't get invited by his girlfriend.
Seriously?
That means she has really moved on from you.
That's good, actually. I wish it would be sooner.
What?
I swear I sense something upsetting in your words.
It's like you're trying to cover your sadness.
What are you talking about?
I may not be as smart as you, but my heart is pretty sensitive.
You are sad for not being invited.
Am I right?
Yeah. I feel it, too.
I sense regret.
And regret is the beginning of scraps of late awareness.
Glen Anggara. 2020.
-Nice! -Thanks!
Fine, I'm heading to class. Bye.
Sorry, but you guys are weird.
-Don't forget to come. -Of course.
Manda, do you have Iqbal's invitation?
I gave it to Juna.
You're not planning on giving it yourself, are you?
Well, I invited the others on my own, why--
You won't like it if he rejects you.
Okay.
You guys like the food?
Is it good? Get some more!
You like the food?
Hi, guys!
Thanks for coming!
Acha, still waiting for someone?
Shall we begin?
Okay, let's go. Can you hold this for me?
Are you ready, Iqbal?
-Yes, Dad. -Your recommendation letter?
Now? I thought we're just gonna have some coffee with Mr. Hendri.
Of course, now.
He's going back to the UK tomorrow.
I'll be waiting in the car.
Acha, Dad is on video call.
Give it to me!
Happy birthday, dear!
I love the butterfly suit. Thank you so much!
You always know what I love.
You wanted a caterpillar suit in primary school.
In middle school, you wanted a cocoon suit.
Now you're in high school, you're 17,
it's time for you to be a butterfly.
Of course. It's cute, isn't it?
Hi, everyone! Here's a special performance from Aunt Kirana!
Please give it up for her!
Oh my gosh. Is your mom performing again?
Yeah, and now my friends have to deal with it.
Nothing can stop your mom.
Rian is dancing for you.
What are you talking about?
Fighting, dear!
Sorry, sir.
I don't want to study in the UK.
I want to continue my studies in Indonesia.
This is what I'm afraid of.
When kids fall in love at this age, they're so fickle with their future.
This must be because of your girlfriend.
Because I never liked science!
You just won the Science Olympiad. That's a real--
We won as a team.
There are Juna and Acha, too.
They're the smart ones.
I was stressed out during the whole competition.
Also, having to read your sciences books the whole time.
I can't.
How can you say that? You've been--
Bob.
Calm down.
Sorry, I don't mean to interfere.
Seeing the Olympiad yesterday, his heart is not in science.
It's useless if you keep pushing your son to pursue things that he doesn't like.
Because one day, he won't survive, let alone thrive.
In the name of God.
Happy birthday, dear.
Happy birthday.
My late wife always worried that I wouldn't raise him properly.
I thought this was the right way.
It's still not too late, Bob.
Look, he can still talk to you.
I'm sorry, Dad.
Then tell me what you really like.
For you, Mom.
Thanks. I hope your wish will come true.
Amen!
You gave the first slice to Mom.
The second one should be for the guy you care about.
Before I give you this slice, I wanna ask you something.
Did you receive Iqbal's invitation?
Invitation?
No, I didn't.
Okay, then this is for you.
For our Science Olympiad captain.
Thanks, Acha.
Why did you lie to me?
Why did you lie about Iqbal's invitation?
Tell me!
Because I don't want you to hurt yourself!
You have moved on! You can forget about him!
I'm just trying to give up my hope.
But I will never forget about him.
I still love him to this day.
I thought you were…
I…
tried to give up on him
because I didn't want to bother him anymore.
He wouldn't come even if you invited him.
I don't care.
I don't care if he rejects me.
Or if he never shows up tonight.
That is his choice.
But my choice is…
I want to…
invite the person I love.
To celebrate my birthday with me.
I care about you, Acha. I just want to protect you.
I know you meant well.
But not like this.
When you asked me to make a wish…
For the last time, I just hope that Iqbal will come here to surprise me.
In the name of God.
If he never got the invitation, my wish will never come true.
There won't be any surprise, right?
Acha, you have a surprise!
Yeah, we never forced him to come.
He came here of his own will.
Come on.
Sorry.
I came here without being invited.
-No, actually… -I know.
I understand, Cha.
I have been mean to you all this time.
I'm sorry.
It's a present for you.
Sorry, I don't have the time to wrap it.
I was in a hurry.
Even without the cow,
I'm just happy that you're here.
That's my way of saying thanks.
Because you showed me…
that I need to be honest about what I like and what I don't.
I'm not leaving for the UK.
I don't have any interest in Aerospace studies.
I don't even like science.
What do you like, then?
I like the person who said that I'm like a butterfly.
Can be chased, but hard to get.
She made me fall in love with her.
And now…
she has become that butterfly…
that I have to chase and get.
It's okay, Cha.
Stop crying.
I don't want to see you cry anymore.
I don't want to take the person who gave her love to me for granted.
Acha.
Do you want to be my girlfriend?
You do?
Iqbal!
That's great!
I salute you, bro.
Are you crying?
No, a firefly got in my eye.
Congrats, bro.
Thank you.
Acha.
I'm sorry, I…
Thanks, Manda.
For being my best friend.
Congrats, Iqbal.
You have an honest girl. Persistent in fighting for your love.
So don't you dare hurt her feelings.
Got it.
Iqbal.
I haven't eaten this cake from Acha.
I think you deserve this more than I do.
Seriously? You're giving it up?
Well, actually, I don't. I want to throw it to your face.
Just kidding.
I'm happy if the person I care about is happy.
-Take it. -Thanks, Juna.
Anytime.
Why don't you guys share it?
-Okay. -Okay.
Let's just use our hands.
Catch him.
Acha.
This is your birthday!
-I'll be back. -Okay.
Can I kiss your forehead?
Do you have to ask for my permission?
You made me blush.
Well, can I?
Why do you keep asking?
You want to make me blush, do you?
You are annoying.
Iqbal!
-Iqbal! -Why, what's the matter?
That's not me!
When is your time, Manda?
I don't know.
I think no one cares about me like Acha cares about Iqbal.
Really?
What about him?
When I told him that you're helping me to clean up,
he started cleaning up, too.
Really?
Love is complicated.
But that's what makes our life exciting.
I guess I'd better go over there.
Okay.
Love, love.
FALLING IN LOVE COULD HAPPEN IN A SECOND,
BUT GETTING IT COULD TAKE MILLIONS OF SECONDS