The Diary of Fireflies (Cho Em Gần Anh Thêm Chút Nữa)

Vietnam ranks second among countries with the highest cancer rates.

Every year, around 70,000 Vietnamese die

while another 200,000 are diagnosed with cancer.

April 13: So many helpless things can be said,

but the worst is what is often said by doctors:

"We tried our best."

I’m Rin, 19 years old.

My hobby is exploring every corner of Saigon

to capture the beautiful moments of everyday life.

Ironically, Kai, whom I have a crush on,

is a depressed and pessimistic guy.

He keeps shutting himself off from the world.

I found you a job…

You know what, Mom, we only live once, so…

Help me! Help!

Granny!

KAI’S GRANNY - BOBA SHOP'S BIG BOSS "KIDS, WATCH OUT WHEN I'M FURIOUS!"

UNCLE PHU - LOAFER "THE ONLY THING I CAN'T FAIL IS FAILING!"

Let the boy eat!

Gosh! It feels like being mistreated by my own family.

-Then here you are! -Not even two pieces?

For you!

Kai, Kai, Kai, all the time! You're Kai-holic!

Hey! Hey! Hey!

Kai's granny doesn’t know he dropped out of school

just six months after his mom’s death.

UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY

Unlike his looks, he's truly a lady-killer.

KHA HAN - KAI’S SATELLITE "IF I LIKE IT, I'LL GET IT!"

I cooked bibimbap for you.

They say that you can’t wake up someone who pretends to sleep.

But I believe that one day,

you’ll accept my love for you.

GENERAL SCIENCES LIBRARY

July 15, I got Kai’s detailed profile.

STUDENT OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY UNIVERSITY (DROPPED OUT)

9 A.M. 4 P.M.

6 P.M.

COFFEE, CORN STICKY RICE PEACH BOBA TEA

GRANNY, UNCLE HAN

Dad! Why are you so dressed up just for charity work?

In our free time, my father, sister and I volunteer to cook at the hospital.

This is better than a five-star restaurant!

Even though this is just for charity,

you still have to give your best. Do it right!

DADDY NGHIA HEAD CHEF ON A FIVE-STAR CRUISE

"DON'T MESS UP WITH ME, OR I WILL... CRY!"

My Mom is barely home.

She’s too busy with her work as a psychology advisor for a radio show.

MOMMY TRANG - PSYCHOLOGIST "I'M ALWAYS RIGHT.

IF NOT, READ THE PREVIOUS SENTENCE AGAIN."

All about dating!

You have to try and pretend to be naive

in front of your crush on your first date.

What do you mean by "pretend to be naive"?

Rin!

I came across this lovely dress so I bought it for you.

Try it on!

I'll go try it on, Daddy.

It's our last mediation appointment.

Arrange your time to come.

Mom, look.

It looked neat and lovely at the store

but why is it so loose on you?

You don’t even know if she is fat or thin.

She looks very skinny in that dress.

You’re just good at dealing with others’ business.

Hey, it’s my job!

I have to solve their problems to earn money.

Mom! It's because I eat less and have lost some weight.

See? She lost some weight!

Is it how you've been taking care of her?

MARRIAGE MEDIATION APPOINTMENT

My parents are on a process of marital separation.

MARRIAGE MEDIATION APPOINTMENT

He's kind of good looking...

But his spirit looks pathetic.

LEO - LORD OF EARNING MONEY OBSESSED WITH MONEY AND GIRLS

Not that pathetic. It’s a cool style, dude.

Cool style?

Leo, she is… oops, he is my best friend.

He often says that if I want something, I have to get it by all means.

Tomorrow, ask him out for coffee, then go to a hotel and swallow him.

-Bitch! -You bitch!

July 16, approaching the prey…

Hi there! Can I sit here?

Hi.

I’m Rin.

Kai.

ABOUT BIRTH, LIFE AND DEATH

You don’t look good with such a cold face.

This cheerful Kai is better.

I’m Rin. My facebook is Rin Linh Tinh.

What do you want?

Trying to sell something? Please go, I don't need anything.

I just want to be friends with you.

I'm sorry, but I’m here to read, not to make friends.

I need to focus now.

I bet you’re just gonna sleep instead.

If you want my seat, I’ll give it to you.

Rin, right?

Don’t bother me again, okay?

MOVIES STREAMING

Stop pretending, Kai.

How long are you going to hide?

Hi Han.

You already dropped five classes.

I'm about to ask for a deferment.

I know you've been depressed since your mom’s death.

But she wouldn't want you to give up on your studies.

Don’t bring her into this, OK?

There are things you can't understand.

Why are you always so distant from me?

Am I not good enough?

I didn't mean it.

That's right.

It's just because he doesn’t want me to get jealous.

Kai only likes the sticky rice I bring him.

He doesn't like your bibimbap .

Don't bother cooking anymore.

What the hell is that?

Please, you don’t have to say anything.

You're gonna regret someday!

This too shall pass!

Are you blind?

Get out! You all are so noisy!

Calm down, control you temper.

You're a gentleman, right?

A man what? How irritating!

Ah! So you think your long legs are faster than mine?

Move your big belly aside!

Give me a break, okay? You’re so annoying.

I just helped you!

I’ll handle it on my own.

How will you handle it? Are you gonna hide your whole life?

You don’t want to study, do you?

Then let’s hang out!

You’ll see what you’ve been missing out so far.

She’s right.

Go hang out with her.

Leave this peaceful place for people who actually read.

Kai, I really like you. I think about you as my brother.

But now everything has gone way too far, Kai.

Starting from tomorrow,

you and this girl

and that hot girl

are not allowed to come here. Got it?

Yes?

Go!

I’m sorry...

I hope not to see you again.

Kai!

Don't be like some people

...who die at 20 and aren’t buried until they're 70!

Get out!

Kai!

Don’t be so sad!

If you're banned from the library, just come to my place.

UNCLE THAI CANCER PATIENT - HOSPITAL BREAKER

"EAT WELL, DRINK WELL, GET WELL!"

Are these enough for you to read?

Ah.

I read something interesting today.

You know what,

according to ancient Greek medicine,

love is also a disease.

What are the symptoms?

Shaking,

sweating,

insomnia, loss of taste, breathing difficulties

and being easily distracted .

Kai!

What’s wrong with you?

Nothing. I can't sleep well these days.

By the way, it’s getting dark. Go home to your Grandma.

-See you later. -Uh.

Insomnia, lack of focus...

Perhaps he's been shot by the little Cupid?

Aren't you tired of standing still?

Maybe not...

Hey!

Where are you going?

Don’t tell me… you quit your job, again?

Phuong! Please show some respect!

Respect?

I don’t have any. Let me clean you.

Phuong!

Your dad will kill me if he sees us like this.

Just so you know, don’t worry!

Just love me, I’ll take care of my dad.

Phu! Phu! Look at my lips!

It's my new lipstick.

The shape of your lips...

What?

I just want to eat them up.

-Before I met you... -Yes?

I thought there was no real angel.

Now when I see you,

I know why angels are extinct.

Stop! Don’t ask me anymore.