Wish Dragon

What is this?

Don't you know who I am?

I demand you open this gate!

Now, follow me.

Carefully, just like this.

Okay, raise your paper.

And with scales, some grass, some clouds.

Huh? Oh.

Stupid teacher.

Whoa.

- Hi, Mom. - Hi, sweetie.

Hi, Dad.

There you are. Hungry? You want a snack?

Hey, Dad.

- What'd you learn? - We learned about dragons.

- Your mom forgot you. She doesn't... - Jimmy, stop. It's rude.

You know it's only the two of them. She's trying her best.

I'm Li Na.

I'm Din.

You can walk home with me.

My dad's always late.

- Which one? - This one.

Fly, little Clucky!

I'll call you later.

No, no, you first got to multiply the top by the bottom.

- Come here, little monkey. Up! - Bye, Din!

Hot!

- You're late! - I had to get the stuff!

All right, scales. Oh! Roller skates!

Ready, set, awesome dragon kite!

I guess it didn't work.

Let's make a promise to be best friends forever.

Friends forever...

...year by year,

upon this we will always swear.

- Come on. It's time to go. - Dad, we said...

Li Na, we've been over this already.

I have to go, Din.

But I fixed our kite.

Come along, Li Na.

Take care, kiddo.

Bye, Din.

Eyes ahead, Na Na.

We're off to a... a better life, and we have to leave this one behind.

Okay, uh, next up, 235 Gao Shue Street.

- Delivery! - Thank you!

You're welcome!

- Delivery! Have a nice day! - Thank you!

- Delivery! Welcome! - Thank you.

- Delivery! - Thank you.

- Delivery! - Thank you.

Oh, Wei! Wei, Wei, Wei, Wei!

Din? Be careful.

What are you doing?

- Wei! Old buddy... - Dude, you gotta watch where you're going.

- Think you could get the assignment? - You haven't been to class in two weeks.

I gotta earn extra cash for this thing I'm working on.

Thing? Wait a minute, does this have to do with that girl?

What? No.

Maybe.

Okay, it's her birthday. I'm planning something special.

So, can you just get me the assignment, please?

- I'll do your homework for a week. - Fine.

Thanks. You're the best.

So smart and yet so stupid.

Last delivery.

Uh, hello?

Uh, hello?

Did somebody order dumpling soup?

Whoa.

- Um, hello? - Come in.

It's locked.

I know.

Oh. Well, uh, I'll just... ...go around.

Did you order the dumpling soup?

I am a god.

Okay,

but did you order the...

And I have chosen you! For you are pure of heart.

Oh. Um.

Well, I try to be friendly.

Keep my five-star rating.

Now, will you be paying with cash or...

Take this.

It contains everything you need.

Um, actually, I need $7.35...

You dare reject the will of the gods?

Kind of...

yeah?

You know what? This one's on me, okay? I really gotta run, so...

Thanks for the teapot and have a nice day.

Wait. Hot sauce! Huh?

Whoa.

Thanks.

It's just not the same without hot sauce.

- Don't you have somewhere to be? - Huh?

Wait, five o'clock?

How have I been here for an hour? I gotta go!

Don't close. Please, don't close.

Kid, be realistic.

Wait! Wait, wait, wait!

Okay, thank you for your help!

- Hey. I know! - Your mom's looking for you.

Water, water, water.

- D7 to checkmate! - Ooh!

See you tonight.

I said, "If you don't like garlic, eat something else!"

"Like a napkin!"

Hey, Mom. Here's the groceries you wanted.

Look who's here! You're late.

Again.

Oh. I, uh, stayed late for study group, as usual.

Wait!

Eat. Food for your brain.

Thanks. I'll just take this inside and have it with a side of calculus.

Ah, look at him, all grown up and working hard.

Little Din with a college degree. Can you believe it?

- I only wish my son had been so dedicated. - Such a good boy.

Doing my best.

I'm gonna go get sta...

I'm happy for you, kiddo. Your future is all set.

- A steady job, a big paycheck! - A shiny new refrigerator.

- A nice car. - And a flat screen. Big one!

Now, now, stop distracting him!

- He's got work to do. - Din! I'll be right over.

Uh, yes, so much work to do. I better get started on that...

Here's the assignment.

The teacher said if you don't come to at least one class this semester,

he's going to fail you.

Oh, hey, Ms. Din. Even if you ace the final...

again.

I'm sorry.

I knew it. You've been skipping school and lying to your mother.

What have you been doing? Lounging in some internet cafe?

- Can you believe it? - Such a bad boy.

You're not helping!

Why do this? You're a good student! You could ruin your future.

- True. There goes the college degree. - You're not helping!

- I just... - Just what?

I was just doing a little side job.

Side job?

You have one job, and one job only. That is to study.

- I know, but... - But what?

What could possibly be more important than studying?

Nothing, Mom.

Nothing.

- This is getting juicy. - What did he say? I can't hear.

You're not helping!

- I know I'm hard on you, but I'm... - You're right, Mom.

You're right.

It's there?

This can't be right.

- Uh, what are we looking for again? - A teapot!

Open the door.

Good evening, gentlemen.

This area's off-limits.

Can I help you?

Yes, I believe you can.

Stop! Stop! Stop right there.

- Put your hands where I can see them. - Oh...

I'm afraid that's not going to happen.

- Uh... Okay, sir. - You first, man.

- You're under arrest. - Hold on a minute, there.

Ow.

Huh?

I'll fix that later.

Whoa!

Aiya. She's late again.

Okay.

Oh, uh...

What? Oh, that old thing.

Huh?

Well, well, well.

Look who decided to show up.

Starting to take me for granted, huh?

I'm kidding. I'm kidding.

So, what do you think of the suit?

Good enough to get into the birthday party of the famous Li Na Wang?

Good.

I think so too.

Okay, Din, tomorrow's the big day.

How are we gonna do this? What am I gonna say?

Happy birthday, it's your best friend Din! No, that's too strong.

Good evening, Li Na.

Will you allow me to kiss your hand?

Ugh. Man, quit being a creep, Din.

Huh?

Oh yeah, sure, I'll dance with you.

Say, you look kind of familiar.

I got you a present. You still like kites?

What am I saying? Of course she still likes kites.

Okay, just... calm down.

Be honest.

Hey, Li Na. Happy birthday.

I just want to say,

it's been a long time and...

...I miss you.

What?

Oh no!

Oh, gosh. Um...