Single: Part 2

Hi, Angel. What are you up to?

I'm having a hard time doing assignments.

I don't know who else to call because everyone is asleep.

But I know that you'd still be up.

Yeah, I'm not even sleepy.

You've always been sleeping late when we stayed at the same place, Bi.

It's because I have a hard time falling asleep.

How's Jakarta?

Good. How's Bali?

Good.

I can't wait to finish my studies here.

You should come back soon, the fried rice seller misses you.

Good evening.

Evening!

My name is Ebi, and even though I am ugly, I am still single.

But I'm sure I won't be single for long.

Because being single is not fun.

Is anybody here single?

No one wants to admit?

Scared that the security might get you?

Being single sucks, and I am sure that you all know...

Every Friday we take sleeping pills.

So that we can fall asleep and wake up on Monday.

So we skip Saturday night.

That's why being single sucks.

I'm sure I won't be single for so long.

You guys will stay miserable, and I will be happy.

Please give an applause.

From: Single Forum. "Bi, where are you?"

"We're at your place."

"Be right there."

Bi!

Ebi!

What's up?

New car?

Yeah, but it's used.

And I'm still paying for it.

Smooth, huh?

Yeah!

Hold on.

Alika!

Hi, Jo!

- Going to the laundry? - Yeah, gonna meet my mom.

This is Ebi. Have you two met?

Yeah, I often see him at the laundry.

I'm Alika.

Ebi.

- Alright, gotta go. - Okay.

- Bye! - Bye.

Bye!

Thanks for that.

No problem.

Where are you holding that meeting with your weird friends?

At the living room, I guess?

What kind of community is it?

That's just about it.

Thank you.

Okay, who else would like to share about their experiences being single?

Maybe Ebi?

Evening.

Evening.

For those of you who have chatted with me through WhatsApp,...

...but you've only met me now...

...my name is Ebi.

This week is just like the other weeks.

I still can't ask out...

...the girl that I have been close with.

Angel.

I feel sad.

Because I'm almost 30 years old.

And I don't want to...

...still be single since birth on my 30th birthday.

When is your birthday?

In six months.

It's alright, Ebi.

Being 30 is when you start living.

Look at me, I have been 30 twice...

And I'm still single.

I hope...

Everyone here can get rid of their single status.

Amen.

We have to stay together.

Single, single, single!

Single, single, single!

Is that Ebi?

Damn, he's in a single cult now.

Aren't you gonna join him?

Me?

Ew, no.

I'd rather drink milk straight from a cow than join that cult.

It's much more challenging.

Thank you for this club.

I used to be sad and alone.

Now.

I'm still sad, but we're all sad together.

Maybe others would like to share?

- Me. - Yes, go ahead.

My name is Pandu, and this is probably my last day in this club.

I started dating yesterday.

Even though my girlfriend is mentally unstable and has been in prison twice...

I'm happy.

It's because of you guys here that I am not single anymore.

Thank you.

Fa, can I sleep over?

Sure, Jasmine made dinner for you anyway.

Alright, I'll be right there after I stop by the laundry.

Take care.

Okay.

- Is Ebi sleeping over? - Yes.

He always does when it's Saturday night.

By the way...

- Is Andri asleep? - Yeah.

Wish me luck, gotta win against Ebi tonight.

Of course. When he arrives, let me know, but do forgive me if I fall asleep.

- Alright. - I'll be in the bedroom.

Are you ready to lose?

Are you?

Dang, why do I keep losing?

You gotta practice often.

How do you practice often?

Well, I'm single, so I have a lot of time.

Hey.

I need to ask you something.

What is it?

But please don't get mad at me.

Because it's something personal.

I wanted to stay out of this, actually.

What is it, Alfa?

Listen...

Lately, mom has been telling me that...

She's confused.

Why aren't you married yet?

I'm sorry about this.

What else did she say?

A couple months ago she said...

"Alfa, I'm getting older."

"You never know until when I'm gonna live."

She said that before she dies...

Before she leaves her sons...

Before she goes.

She just wants to see you get married.

I was confused, that's why...

I'm telling you this.

I don't know why she had to word it that way.

It's okay, I understand.

Can I ask something about Angel?

What about Angel?

You've been close to her for a while, and...

You are always on the phone with her, video calling her.

You even told me that you talk to her for hours.

So.

Why don't you just date her?

I've been asking myself the same thing.

When I talk to Angel about regular stuff, it lasts so long.

We can talk about anything.

But when it comes to...

...asking her out...

I get tongue-tied.

- I have an idea. - What is it?

I'll give you the number of an acapella group.

When you video call her...

And when you're about to ask her out...

The acapella group will start singing in the background.

And when you're speechless...

They will sing a song that represents your feelings.

- What do you think? - That's a good idea!

I can't sing to save my life.

Yes, Mom?

How are you, bro?

Good.

You're cooking?

Yeah, I'm almost done.

I feel bad for you, man.

You should be eating your wife's cooking nowadays.

Instead of cooking for yourself.

Getting married when you're older is a normal thing now, Mom.

Says who?

Your friends from the single club?

They're saying that because they can't get themselves a partner.

If they have a partner, they would have left.

Yeah, but they make me feel relaxed.

And happier.

By the way, bro.

I called you to tell you that Jasmine's father is holding an event in Bali.

Be ready. You have to show up.

Yeah, I will be there.

Mom, I'll call you back. Someone's at the door.

Bye!

What's up, Di?

Nothing, I was just walking around.

And when I reached your door, I smelled something good.

What are you cooking?

Fried rice.

That must be tasty.

It would taste so soft in your mouth, wouldn't it?

Like when you chew it and swallow it...

Do you want some?

Well, if you insist, who am I to say no?

- Sure. - Let's go.

Wait, is there enough for Johan, too?