The first 200 lines.
Sewing is a habit.
Nothing about it is easy.
Just like life.
You have to boldly pierce the fabric to get somewhere.
You can slip and cut yourself
when you don't see what's on the other side.
But that's one of life's surprises.
When it's finished,
only then will you see
the beauty you worked hard to make.
Each hardship
has happiness on the other side.
Dyosa!
Dyosa!
Dyosa! I got accepted!
Dyosa!
Dyosa!
I got in, Dyosa!
Dyosa!
Dyosa!
Dyosa!
I got accepted to a university in Manila!
Mom and Dad will be proud!
Your dreams for us are finally coming true.
We're going to Manila!
Gosh!
I have to get dressed!
I have to go to the townhall and ask for the requirements
for the scholarship.
And when we get to Manila,
you'll be able to work too.
The factories there pay well.
As for me,
I'll be sure to study hard for my scholarship.
And, all we'll need to think about
is food,
a place to live,
and some daily expenses.
Alright, I have to go.
I forgot my acceptance letter.
You know, that suits you.
If you had gone to school
you'd probably have more medals than I do.
See?
Two women ready for Manila!
Smile.
Go on, smile!
There you go! That's what success looks like!
Ma'am Maring!
Oh, Claudia! Wait.
Here are your curtains.
Perfect timing. I was planning to use those for the festival.
There, that's two of them. - Let me pay you.
Thank you. See you next time. - Thank you, ma'am!
Come one, come all.
Let's go to the fair.
The fair is here!
Oh! Thank God, the fair is back in town.
We can have some fun again. - Come one, come all.
Come see the fair and have a good time!
Come see the fair
and have a good time!
Oh, it went well.
But there were limited slots.
I have to get my requirements as soon as I can.
Oh right! Dyosa!
I wanted to tell you something else.
While I was out delivering the curtains at the market,
an announcer was passing through.
And do you know what he said?
The fair is back in town!
Do you still remember?
The last time we were there was with Mom and Dad!
We were so happy then, right?
Isn't that the basin we won at the fair?
I remember we wanted to go on the rides
but we would get so scared when we got on them.
But that was then.
Now, I'm not afraid anymore.
What about you? Are you still afraid?
Hmm...
Are you sure?
Are you sure you're not afraid?
Really?
Okay, let's test that.
Ferris Wheel!
Look! We're going down!
The Octopus!
I'm getting dizzy!
The Caterpillar!
Come here!
Here it is! This is my favorite one!
Horror Train!
Come everyone, and test your luck!
Let us start with a straight line!
First ball! Row of I!
1-8! 18!
I-18!
And the next ball!
O!
66!
O-66!
The ball never stops!
And next is,
B-14!
B-14!
Come inside! Come inside!
This is the place to see a real mermaid!
Oh come inside! Come!
Okay sirs! Come inside, come inside!
The only place to find a real mermaid!
Come! Come inside! Okay sir!
Oh!
Let's play later!
I want to ride that too!
We'll ride all of them.
We'll play all of them.
The queen of snakes!
She will anger all your snakes!
What are you waiting for?
Come inside! Come!
Let's go! Let's go!
Come see the queen of snakes!
You can watch, and you can touch, if you're brave enough!
Come on inside!
That's my favorite!
Wow!
It's so pretty!
Are you riding next?
Are you riding next?
What?
Are you two riding this?
We can't afford it.
Don't worry, it's on me.
Are you sure? - Yeah.
I'm Diego, by the way.
Claudia.
This is my cousin, Dyosa.
Oh, well come on.
Get in. - Let's go.
Through here.
Excuse us.
There.
Careful, there's a gap.
Hold on, boss.
Bro!
Bro, let these two go first.
Get in.
We're riding the Ferris wheel!
Enjoy the ride!
Thank you!
Excuse me.
Let me open that.
You may get out now. - That's right.
Oh no!
Your shirt is torn.
We're sorry.
No, it's fine. It's nothing.
It's our fault it got torn.
No, it's really okay. It's nothing.
Don't worry, Dyosa can fix that for you.
You don't have to.
It's really no trouble. She's the best seamstress in town.
Hey!
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
If you ever want a ride, just let me know.
Dyosa is mute.
But she wants to say "Thank you".
Sorry, I didn't know-
Yes, she's mute.
But she can read.
I guess that's it then. Come back, anytime.
Okay, thank you. - Take care!
Let's go. - Come by again, Dyosa.
Hey!
I told you our house is easy to find.
Did you bring your shirt?
Yeah, here it is.
Let's go. Hey, Dyosa!
Dyosa!
He's here-
What's your name again?
Diego.
It's Diego from the fair.
Come in!
You can give that to Dyosa. She'll take care of it.
Dyosa.
You came just in time.
You'll be able to taste freshly picked papaya.
Sorry we don't have electricity.
They cut our electricity a while back.
Let me see.
Papaya?
This bridge has always been here.
It's a wonder it's still standing.
It's pretty and modern but it's out of place.
Why do you think so?
It just seems different.
It's beautiful but...
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