Thorn (刺)

Taotao.

Sit down, eat.

Let me enter Haihua.

Tao.

It's great that you want to study their entrance exam...

but you're still...

busy with your school studies now.

I can enter Haihua.

I applied for the exam of academy of arts...

for special student in Haihua.

I checked it out...

with my grades it is...

possible.

Ten years ago...

we were reckless...

we made big mistakes.

The events of those years...

remain like a knife...

stuck my heart, till now.

And meeting Ting Han in that New World Agency...

was such a surprise.

But in a way, a nice surprise too.

I thought god's hand was involved...

he was giving me a chance to make amends.

We earnestly offered Ting Han our apologies...

admitting our faults...

and the guilt buried in our heart all these years.

She has a true, generous heart.

Not only did she forgive us...

but she accepted to cooperate.

We have a positive cooperation.

We're like friends now.

Did you say...

Friends?

We're good friends.

She often comes here at the salon...

for face, hand care...

look.

In your contacts with Ting Han...

what do you think of her mental state?

Pretty good.

Very normal.

She has no issues.

She's cheerful.

Peppy.

But Xiaoxiao says she's regularly seeing therapist.

She spoke about suicide.

You and Ting Han's boyfriend...

Xiaoxiao are you...

still in contact.

What boyfriend?

Ex-boyfriend maybe.

It seems that...

much is untold here.

Don't get carried away...

there's very little to tell.

That was ten years ago.

Xiaoxiao was handsome...

a basketball player...

head of the class.

All the girls liked him.

I had a little crush myself, I confess.

But we were all kids.

And so, growing up...

did Xiaoxiao keep in touch with you?

He and Ting have been on and off for years.

But it's not my place to tell.

That's all there is.

We were all kids.

Good.

We won't bother you longer.

If you have news...

please call us at the police.

There's no bother, you're welcome.

Come by anytime...

with your girlfriend.

Please tell us if Ting reappears.

If possible, we'd like to be updated.

We sure hope she's okay.

Now, really...

Will you forgive us some day?

You'll never know how many year it took me...

to leave it behind.

I didn't expect to meet you again.

Some memories are really like nightmares.

If I close my eyes, they could...

pop up anytime.

Yes...

me too when I close my eyes I can see...

Is it hard for you to relate to us?

No kidding...

I hate you.

I hate to have to interact with you.

But then, inviting me here today...

I think you're great.

Let me state something for the record...

the way you opened up the other day...

you could have confessed or not...

or apologized or not...

yet I can feel you're sincere.

Actually, I never dreamed...

you'd ever really forgive us.

I know...

we don't deserve it.

But only this...

if only you gave us a chance...

give us a little time...

we'll show you.

Sure.

Cheers.

Oh dear...

It's getting late.

You're a boss.

But my boss...

wants to see me work tomorrow.

I have to go.

I'll walk you.

You don't have to.

I'm not drunk.

I'm not drunk.

And I'm quite used...

to be on my own.

Thank you.

Who is it?

It's you.

Not in bed yet.

Come in.

Thanks.

Have you packed.

Hey you...

come early tomorrow...

for my homework.

She's ignoring me.

I have training tomorrow.

Xiaoxiao will help me with some questions today.

Maybe...

you should go.

OK.

I had to wait last time. You forget me...

when you're with him.

My heart is yours.

Then I'll go now.

Hey.

What are you doing?

Do you have to ride so recklessly.

You almost ran me over.

You hit me.

This bike costs over ¥10,000.

Don't break what you can't pay for.

I'll break your shitty bike.

Beilei, please...

give me a ride.

Look...

my bike is broken.

Don't worry...

she will pay for it.

You can drop the act.

You're just a gang.

Who's a gang?

What do you mean?

I don't appreciate you calling us a gang.

You know that gangs are not allowed at school.

We are a group.

Who do you gang up with?

You see...

this is a French bike...

we'll have to order the spare parts.

Tell you what...

Yeah, you can hope...

But, no one will come to the rescue.

Tell you what...

¥500.

Pay for a coat of paint...

we'll forget the incident.

I have no money.

No money.

Then we break the bike.

What a shitty bike.

The bell is broken.

It won't ring.

You don't need it.

This is so useless.

I'll do it for you.

You're still here?

The chain is broken.

It's nothing.

No big deal.

Don't fix it.

I'll find a garage.

You'll get your hands greasy.

I have this.

I'm not even touching oil.

Besides...

I'm good at it...

bikes are simple machines.

I never repaired your bike.

So odd...

they're on your case lately.

Why are they bullying you?

How would I know?