The Lonely Man and a Stray Girl (Reupload)
1. STRANGE KID
WHAT DID I DO WRONG FOR EVERYTHING TO CRUMBLE?
(Sound of a clock ticking)
He starts having flashbacks of his old job.
I KNEW THAT THERE ARE HYENAS, ALWAYS PUTTING ME DOWN.
Jovan
I'd better go outside and grab something to drink. 🥱😐
He gets out of bed and heads to a convenience store.
Convenience Store Clerk
Welcome! 😀
He walks to the aisle and grabs two bottles of alcohol.
Convenience Store Clerk
Is that all, sir?
He points at the pack of cigarettes.
Jovan
Wrap this one as well.
👉🏻🚬
Convenience Store Clerk
That'll be total of 150 pesos, sir.
Convenience Store Clerk
You're 30 pesos short, Sir. 😐
Convenience Store Clerk
Um, Sir? Hello?
He accidentally throws the coins on the counter.
Jovan
Sorry, that wasn't on purpose. 😦
Convenience Store Clerk
😒 Sure...
Convenience Store Clerk
Here's your receipt.
He takes the receipt and crumples into a ball the second he grabs it.
Convenience Store Clerk
Please (DON'T) come again! 😄
He quietly goes outside and sat on the chair to get himself relief.
He deeply felt
overwhelmed from the dream he had.
AFTER WHAT THEY DID TO ME, MY LIFE WENT TO SHAMBLES.
MY FAME, SOCIAL LIFE,
REPUTATION, EVERYTHING JUST ENDED SO SUDDENLY.
As he was about to drink, he heard a rustling sound coming from an alley.
He goes to check the source of the sound emanating from the garbage can.
Girl
I'm really starving. 😩
Girl
There must some food in here. 🔍
She scours into the trash can after noticing a bread inside.
Girl
Oh, this looks fine. 🤩
Girl
Thank you for the food! 😋✨
Jovan
Hey, what are you doing?
The girl startled at the man, causing the bread to fall out of her hands.
She gives the man a furious look and expresses her complaints.
Girl
You shouldn't sneak on me like that. 💢💢
Girl
😭 Now you ruined my food.
He takes out a 100 peso bill and gives it to her as compensation.
Jovan
Buy yourself a good meal. 💵
Her eyes sparkle, and then she quickly snatches the money from the man.
Girl
Thank you, mister! 😙😄
She heads straight to the convenience store and purchases food to eat.
She goes outside, sits down next to the man to express her gratitude once more, and starts eating.
Girl
Thanks again for the money, mister! 😁😄
Jovan
So, why are you here alone at this hour?
Jovan
Where are your parents or guardian? 🤨
Girl
I don't have parents.
Girl
I'm an orphan, mister.
Jovan
Then, why are you here?
Jovan
Shouldn't you be sleeping at the orphanage by now?
🧐🔍
Girl
😷 The food we eat at the orphanage is not enough to satisfy my hunger, so I sneaked out.
Jovan
That does not mean, you should stay up until midnight. 😐
Jovan
Maybe someone starts to look out for you.
Girl
No, I'm pretty sure they're all asleep by now.
Girl
Before I slipped out of there, I made sure of it. 😃😉
Jovan
Go back once you've finished your meal. 🙂↔️
Jovan
This place is dangerous, especially at night.
Girl
But don't worry, I'm actually good on my own. 😄😁
Girl
Yes, I'm good at avoiding bad people.
Jovan
So, I'm not bad or creepy person to you then?
Girl
Yes, that's because you saved me. 😄😉
Girl
Hey, I'm not a kid. 😤
Girl
I have a name you know.
Jovan
That's a unique name for someone like you.
Kyle
My name isn't weird, it is special because—
She suddenly starts to cough loudly.
He tries to hand her a bottle of alcohol.
Jovan
*Pulls it back* No. 😐
He rushes back inside the store to buy a bottle of water.
Kyle
You saved me again, Mister. Thank you! 🙂↕️😊
He decides to call it a night and return home after glancing at his phone.
Jovan
You should go back home as well.
She tries to stop him and asks if she could repay him for saving her.
Kyle
I would like to thank you for your kindness.
Jovan
It will be better, if you just forget this and call it a night.
Kyle
You are my savior, so please let me repay you. 🥺
He gets up and leaves to return to his house.
Kyle
You haven't told me your name yet. Hey! 😧💢
He finally returns home and flops down on his bed.
Jovan
🥱 So tired. Gotta get some sleep.
He remembers the girl he met earlier at the convenience store before gradually losing consciousness.
Jovan
What a strange kid. 😴
I NEVER IMAGINED THAT MEETING WITH THAT KID WOULD SLOWLY CHANGE MY LIFE.
2. JOB OFFER
(Sound of alarm clock going off for the fifth time)
Jovan
Why won't this alarm shut up?
He throws the alarm clock across the room after yanking the plug out.
His phone rings as he tries to fall back asleep.
Bert
You've been ignoring my calls.
Bert
I just wanted to greet you after you've been ignoring me for three months. 😄
Jovan
Just get to the point, Bert.
Bert
I want to offer you a job.
Jovan
Why the hell are you offering me a job?
💢💢😠😒
Jovan
I don't need one right now.
Jovan
Didn't you forget, I'm an actor. 😎✨
Jovan
I've got plenty of cash with me. 💵✨
Bert
You mean a former actor, right? 😑
Bert
Besides, the job I'm offering you isn't just about the money.
Jovan
Then, why don't you ask someone else to help you instead of waking me up early in the morning? 😒
Bert
I just really need a hand from you, I couldn't ask anybody else so... 😓😅
Jovan
That's a lame excuse. 😑🥱
Jovan
I'm hanging up the call now. 😒
Bert
Please, J. Won't you consider helping me?
Bert
I promise that I won't ask you for another job after this one.
Jovan
Ugh, fine! I'll help you.
Bert
Great! I'll come to pick you, so get ready. *Beep*
He flops back on his bed, thinking if he made the right choice.
Jovan
Ugh... I don't have time for this.
Jovan
I need to get ready.
He rushes to his closet looking for casual clothes.
Jovan
Why don't I have any simple clothes here?
😕😩
Jovan
It's been two months since I last washed my clothes. 😅
Jovan
I'll just wear my old jacket, then. 🤭
He grabs his old jacket and puts it on.
Jovan
*sniffs* This should be fine. 👍🏻
Just as he reaches for the doorknob, he suddenly has flashbacks of his old job.
He gets nervous about what people might say if they saw him.
Jovan
I... need to fix my hair.
Jovan
I can't let them recognize me.
Jovan in Disguise
This will do. 🤓
He heads down and meets up with Bert outside.
Bert
Are you really going to wear that?
Jovan in Disguise
What? You don't like my clothes?
Jovan in Disguise
Just shut up and drive. 😕💢
Bert
I promise this job will be great for you. 😄✌🏻
Jovan in Disguise
Sure, It's a one day, short trip job, so it's not a problem. 😏
Jovan in Disguise
What? It's true. 🙄
Jovan in Disguise
So, where are we going?
Bert
We are going to that place, of course. 😄
Jovan in Disguise
What place?
Jovan in Disguise
💢💢 Don't screw with me, just tell me.
Bert
We are heading close to Central Park around the neighborhood to film a drama.
Bert
I'm currently working in a production team.
Bert
But, recently we're short-staffed, so we were instructed to bring at least one capable member to assist us.
Bert
I couldn't think someone else, so I had to call you.
Jovan in Disguise
Stop the car.
Jovan in Disguise
I SAID, STOP THE CAR! 🗣️🗣️😠
He quickly hit the break, causing an almost road jam.
The cars behind them are furious with them for pulling the breaks out of the blue.
Bert
Bro, you can't just tell me to stop the car.
Bert
We are in the middle of the road. 😫
He slowly pulls over on the side road and talks to him.
Jovan in Disguise
I need to get off.
Jovan in Disguise
YOU BASTARD! 💢😠
Jovan in Disguise
You should've told me sooner that we're going to film set.
Jovan in Disguise
You'd really think that I want to crawl back to that place.
Bert
I'm just really trying to help.
Jovan in Disguise
Help? HAH!
Jovan in Disguise
I don't need your f****** help! 🤬😡
Jovan in Disguise
Do you want to humiliate me in public?
Jovan in Disguise
Then, what? Tell me! 😡
Bert
Look, I'm sorry. I couldn't tell you sooner. 😣😓
Bert
I never intend to hurt you.
Bert
I just need you to help me.
Bert
I have no intention to humiliate you or anything. 😟
Bert
Please, just this once. 😥
AFTER THAT HUGE SCANDAL, HE NEVER ONCE LEAVE MY SIDE.
Bert
I can tell you're mad at me right now. 😟😓
Bert
But, don't forget, I'm always here for you because I'm your manager. ☺️
THIS IS A SMALL PAYMENT FOR WHAT HE DID TO ME BEFORE, SO I MUST REPAY HIM ONCE.
Jovan in Disguise
*groans*
Jovan in Disguise
Are you deaf? I said DRIVE! 💢💢
Jovan in Disguise
I'll listen to you just this once.
3. GIRL IN THE ORPHANAGE
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Alright, everyone.
Time to wake up!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Orphan Children
Good morning,
Ms. Linda.
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Good morning. 😄
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Let's all get up and
eat breakfast.
Orphan Children
Yes, Ms. Linda! 😊
After getting dressed, the kids go to the dining hall for breakfast.
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Don't run on the hallway.
Just as she is about to leave the room, she notice that Kyle is still asleep.
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Kyle?
She gently shakes her to wake up.
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Kyle, it's time to get up.
Kyle
Good morning, Ms. Linda
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Yes. Good morning, Kyle. 😊
Kyle
Can I go back to sleep? I'm sleepy. 🥱🥱
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
No, you can't.
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
You'll miss the breakfast.
Kyle
Please give me at least 30 minutes, and I'll wake myself up. 🥺
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Okay, be sure that you'll head to the dining hall before or after 30 minutes.
Kyle
Yes, Ms. Linda.
Thank you! 😊😴💤💤
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
It's already been 30 minutes, Kyle hasn't come here.
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
I really need to wake her up again.
As she enters the room, Kyle wasn't on the bed sleeping.
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Hm? Where did she go?
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Kids, Have any of you seen your sister Kyle go?
Orphan Children
Ms. Linda, I saw big sis Kyle went outside. 😃
Orphan Children
She wants us to tell you that she already had breakfast, so she went outside and relax. 😄
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Really? I didn't notice her going to the dining area. 🤔
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Well, that's fine.
Let her be. 😌🙂↔️
Ms. Linda (Caregiver)
Children, will you help me clean up the table?
Orphan Children
Sure, Ms. Linda! 😊
THIS IS THE BEST SPOT FOR A NAP.
THIS SECRET PLACE IN THE BACKYARD IS A HIDDEN GEM THAT ONLY I CAN ACCESS.
THERE'S NO OTHER CHILDREN CAN GO HERE BECAUSE THEY ARE SCARED TO GO FAR FROM THE MAIN BUILDING.
(A sound of light footsteps as walking on the grass.)
A boy comes to check on Kyle while she is sleeping in the backyard.
She slowly opens her eyes after being disturbed by the boy who was calling her.
Kyle
🥱💢 Will you be quiet...
I FORGOT THERE'S ALSO ONE BOY WHO KNOWS THIS PLACE BESIDES ME.
Austin
I knew you'd be in here.
Austin
Ms. Linda told me to look after you.
Kyle
Go back now that you've seen me. 😒🙄
Austin
No, I must take you with me.
Austin
Ms. Linda is worried about you skipping breakfast.
Kyle
I already told the kids I had breakfast.
Kyle
🥱 I've already ate food yesterday.
Austin
That was yesterday.
Kyle
Yeah, well, I ate too much food yesterday so...
Austin
That's Impossible, we only had stew yesterday and it was not enough.
Austin
Did you snuck outside again?! 😱
Kyle
Ugh... Quiet, Austin. 😖
Kyle
You are too noisy.
Shut your mouth. 🙄
Austin
How many times do I have to tell you—
She covers his mouth to stop him from talking.
He catches his breath rapidly.
Austin
Hey, quit doing that! 💢
Austin
You could've killed me, you know.
Kyle
Thank me because I'd stopped myself from doing it. 😄
Austin
You're really trying to dodge my question, huh?
Kyle
Please, let's not talk about that.
Kyle
I've already heard your same old nagging, so I'm sick of hearing it again.
Austin
I'll join you here instead.
Austin
Don't look at me like that.
Austin
I have a lot of free time, so I want to spend the rest of the morning with you today. 😊
Kyle
Whatever. Just be quiet, okay?
She goes back for another nap, and Austin silently watches her dozing off.
Austin
Seriously, why did you do it?
Meanwhile, Jovan and Bert are on their way to work.
They finally arrived on their destination.
Bert
Okay, J. Listen to me.
Bert
Once we go out, you better behave yourself.
Bert
NEVER EVER show you whole face and take out your glasses, got it?
Bert
Are you even listening?
Jovan in Disguise
😪😳😦 Y-Yeah?
Bert
Come follow me, I'll introduce you to my team.
Staff
Hey, Bert! You arrived early.
Bert
Bro, I always came on time. 😎
Staff
Bert, looking sharp today.
Bert
Definitely, we're tight on schedule. 😌
Staff
Perfect timing, Bert. Can you help me stack these boxes?
Bert
Of course, let me give you a hand. 😄
Pam (Production Assistant)
Hey, Bert! Come over here.
Pam (Production Assistant)
We're short staffed so I need your help.
Bert
By the way, I want to introduce you to my friend here.
Pam (Production Assistant)
Sure.
Pam (Production Assistant)
Oh?
Download NovelToon APP on App Store and Google Play
