Tenement (អ្នកស្នងអគារ)

One step, two steps...

Can I play?

No you can't...

Why can't I?

Mom! Mom! Mom!

Cause you lost...

When did I?

Mom!

Let me out!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

At the new year...

Zero... Five...

Termites eat all.

I'm sorry I couldn't come back earlier.

Don't be. It just happened too fast.

Did your photo shoot go alright?

Mm.

It was good.

The client is happy with what we've got so far.

That's great.

Soriya?

How about you?

How did your assistant work with the manga writer go?

I finished it last week.

They said they will use me again next time.

That's great.

An old cassette player! How nostalgic!

Mom used to listen to music with this all the time...

Hmm?

I remember seeing this box back in Cambodia.

Hey, where was this?

I don't know. But that's Mom.

What does that say?

'With Sister Mao and Aunt Mom. Metta Building 1984'

This was probably where she lived before I was born.

I wonder if the building is still around.

It would be amazing if it is.

Have you met them?

Sister Mao and Aunt Mom...

I don't know because Mom said her family all died

during the Khmer Rouge.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

You are not the only one with a manga to publish.

Ok.

Send it over by midnight!

Have a seat.

Good morning, Hiro-San. How are you?

Hectic as usual!

Sorry, I know you're busy.

Thank you for meeting me in such short notice.

It's okay.

Right...

About the stuff you sent.

Please help me, Hiro-San!

It's my first chance to debut...

I don't want to lose the opportunity.

Have you lived through it?

Or understand what the characters

are going through in the story?

You want to create something unique, right?

Yes!

If you want to make that break-through,

you've got to dive deep.

Engage the readers and make your story stand out.

Maybe the horror genre is too difficult, for someone so young.

The story you submitted to the competition,

it was raw and refreshing.

That's why we gave you this chance to get published.

Look...

You have such an interesting background. Make use of it.

Give your readers something worth reading.

You want to give your best work to your readers, don't you?

Yes!

Good luck, Soriya!

Thank you. I'll do my best.

But that means Hiro sees

a lot of potential in you.

By the way, Soriya. I looked it up.

That Metta Building is still there in Phnom Penh!

Wow, it's really old.

People still live there?

Yes.

We should go there.

Imagine this place as the setting for a horror manga...

Raw and refreshing.

I think the story would definitely stand out.

If you go and experience the place yourself,

you might create a manga that engages your audience

like Hiro wanted.

Hey, Soriya.

Let's go to Cambodia.

I have an assignment that I want to do there.

So, what do you think?

Excuse me, are you Soriya?

- Thep? - That's right!

Thank you!

It's so hot!

Allo?

What?

You told me about the flat tire an hour ago already!

I have customers waiting!

- Hello! - Hello!

Hey, we don't need you, we have a car already.

Traffic jam? It's been 2 hours already!

You've got to be kidding...

Hurry up here!

Uh... My name is Daichi.

My name is Soriya.

You can speak Khmer?

I am Khmer yes, but I live in Japan.

I thought you were a foreigner!

Soriya is a great name!

Thank you!

Please turn right at the next street.

Why don't you just tell me where we are going?

I know the streets of Phnom Penh like the back of my hand.

Don't worry!

Just follow the directions I give you.

Ok...

We're going to Metta Building.

What brings you to visit that place?

I'm planning to do some work there.

But I'm also visiting my relatives.

You have relatives living there?

Yes, my aunt.

Have you heard about

the stories of what happened there years ago?

Pay attention to the car in front!

Don't worry I saw it, it's fine.

- Oh, thank you! - Thank you!

- Thank you, goodbye! - Thank you, goodbye!

Goodbye.

Is that a traditional dance?

Mm.

That was scary!

You're lucky, you know.

When you contacted me this apartment was just made vacant!

You know, this building is very well located!

And famous!

Don't even get me started on the budget, this was a bargain!

I was so happy when you got back to me so fast.

And when you offered to help find my aunt.

It was an easy search.

People in this building all know each other.

Plus, Aunt Mao really wants to meet you...

Are you my niece?

I'm so happy to finally meet you!

I'm Aunt Mao!

Good afternoon, Aunty.

I can't believe, I never got to meet you...

And now...

You're all grown up already!

You have your mother's eyes.

And who's this handsome young man?

Is he your husband?

This is Daichi, my boyfriend.

This is the aunt we were looking for.

Good afternoon!

Yes, good afternoon.

We have so much to talk about.

It seems impossible to believe,

but fate has brought you back to me...

It's heavy!

Is that a house shrine?

Is it something religious?

I'm not sure...

Is it normal to put kid figures here?

Maybe it's some sort of beliefs?

Let's go.

Dinner, everyone!

“Itadakimasu”

“Itadakimasu”.

Cute.

Is the food alright?

It's delicious!

Delicious.

If it's good then have some more!

Here!

Eat more.

So

how long do you plan to stay here?

I'm not sure yet, It depends on when I finish my work.

Mom, can I go coloring now?

Aunty!

Do you want to go coloring with me?

Sure!

Me too?

Coloring pictures.

What color should I use?

Is green ok?

Soriya.

Follow me.

Let me introduce you to someone.

She wants us to meet someone.