This guy hit on me today, but he was such a dork.
Well, better make up for it at the pool tonight.
I'm waiting for you, my soulmate!
Hi!
May I help you find what you're looking for?
You lost your wings, didn't you?
Because you look like an angel.
What a pickup line!
I like funny guys.
Nice! Then—
But I don't care for playboys.
Oh, come on! Just for a little while?
Are you serious?
You two... Are you after this card?
Play!
Finn, watch out!
I can't see!
Chris, help me! Chris!
Hey, what are you...
You guys seem real close.
So why don't you stick together?
"Love Connection"!
Bye!
What the heck, Finn?!
Let go!
What are you talking about?
You let go!
Finn, now's not the time—
Huh?
Are you kidding me?
Scandent plants often twine around things due to thigmotropism.
As they grow and expand, their tendrils move erratically,
and when they find a surface...
I screwed up.
The power to adhere hands, huh?
If Leo and Wendy find out, they'll make wicked fun of us.
Vijay, let's keep this between us!
I think they'll find out soon enough.
You two sure are getting along today.
On the house.
I gave you two straws.
L-Let's get that card already so I can peel you off!
Yeah. I have a date this weekend.
I can't wait to get you off of me.
Okay! Let's go find that girl!
Apparently, her name is Chelsea.
What?
Look.
Oh, Callgram?
Best of luck!
Hey, what about that guy?
That's a no. He's a mommy's boy.
How about him?
A total masochist.
You're making that up.
No, I'm serious!
I have a good eye for men.
Then what about us?
Why are you here?
Maybe because I'm your soulmate.
In your dreams.
We're in the business of collecting cards.
If you undo this and hand yours over, we won't hurt—
Stop!
Finn!
I-I'm sorry!
Excuse us!
Work with me here!
That's my line!
Hi!
Bye!
Damn it.
If it weren't for this...
Should we just sever it?
Huh?
Who knew they'd stick back together?
No matter what we do, there's no undoing this power.
Let's go, Finn!
C'mon, can't we take a break?
Who was that guy from yesterday?
Your stalker?
Maybe your soulmate?
No way.
Seriously?!
Uh, I gotta get going!
What?
Chelsea?
Hey, what're you doing?
Wake up, Finn!
Huh? Chelsea?!
Bingo!
Hey there.
We meet again.
Get in line!
Hold on! I just want to talk!
We've been running around town for three days without any sleep.
I can't do this anymore.
Who knew she'd be such a handful?
Color me surprised.
What's her deal?
She doesn't even go home. Just hops from place to place.
Hey, she doesn't seem like a dangerous player,
so why not call it a day and get some rest?
Say, Chris...
Where do you live?
I've never asked, but is it with family?
We'll settle this today.
I have an important date tomorrow.
Let's go.
What?
Wait! I need to rest!
Finn!
I'm gonna go home, take a shower, and sleep!
Is everything all right, you two?
Mr. Apple!
Fighting out in public?
Hmm?
Wait, hang on! I think you've got totally the wrong idea right now!
Hope to see you again at the dealership!
Cut this out already!
Took the words right out of my mouth.
You've been wandering around, not even going home...
I don't have a home.
I couch surf at my friends' places, and I move around for work and fun.
You meet more people that way, y'know?
Why are you doing all that?
To find my soulmate.
Huh?
When I find them, I don't want to let go of them.
If I use the power of my card...
It'll be perfect.
That's a weird way of looking at it.
Listen, you're very attractive.
So stop relying on the power of that card.
Now you're lecturing me?
No thanks. I'm not interested.
I totally get that.
I'm annoying, aren't I?
So how about this?
In exchange for your card, I'll do whatever you say.
If you want money, I'll write you a blank check.
Just fill in the number.
If you want something sweet, I'll get you treats from all over Fourland.
If you want, I'll even make you a princess.
Your words don't resonate with me.
They don't move my heart at all.
Then how about—
Y'know, you're as empty as I thought.
Empty?
Empty words, empty attitude.
There's nothing real about you.
You know me so well.
I've got a good eye for men.
Do you do this to everyone?
Flashing that smile, putting on that mask of lies...
Call me empty, call me a liar. This is who I am.
Got a problem?
That's pretty sad.
Hey, wait!
Come on, Finn!
It's not happening, Chris.
Let's take a break at my place and regroup.
I don't have time! Tomorrow...
What's the hurry?
You're acting strange.
No updates.
I'm gonna sleep a bit.
Huh?
Hey, that's my bed...
Jeez.
Did you have a bad dream?
I didn't know you were awake.
It's hard to sleep with a different pillow.
I have this nightmare every now and then
where a black suit of armor attacks me.
The doctor said it could be trauma from the accident or whatever.
The accident?
Yeah, when I was seven.
I lost my parents and big brother.
I don't remember much, though.
I was raised in an orphanage after that.
Still no updates?
Maybe she realized we were checking it.
I guess time's up.
Finn, can you promise me something?
Don't tell a soul about what you see today.
Not even the members of High Card.
Huh?
Please.
Sorry.
Did I keep you waiting, Michel?
Nope, I just got here.
That's good.
So this is just a regular date...
Big Brother, who is this?
"Big Brother"?!
This is Finn, a coworker of mine.
You've never introduced a colleague to me before!
He's a new employee, but he's really good.
And a very nice guy.
Chris, I didn't know you had sis—
Just go along with it.
Shall we?
Sure!
I've really been looking forward to this.
There are so many places I want to go!
Where to first, then?
Um...
Hmm?
Please be good to my brother.
Huh?
I mean, you two are...
I think it's great!
N-No! It's the card—
Ouch!
Of course, Michel.
Great!
You know, Finn,
my brother's always been kind to me ever since we were little.
So much so that sometimes I think he's spoiling me.
He can be overprotective and a worrywart.
What's he like at work?
Huh? Uh...
He's nice to everyone at work too. We all trust him lots.
I'm so glad!
Are you okay?!
Just some ice cream in my throat.
Are you sure you're okay?
I told you I'm fine!
You see what I mean?
He's always like this.
Pardon me. I'm going to the ladies' room.
You're a good brother in front of her.
Thanks for playing along.
I haven't told her anything about High Card.
Really?
You're lying to your sister?
Chelsea?!
What gives?
Working part-time.
What are you doing here?
I stopped posting on Callgram.
My sister wanted to come here.
Must be hard switching from a flirt to a kind brother.
I guess you can play any part since you're empty.
Yup. Artful, aren't I?
You're a sad man.
Are you friends with my brother?
What?! Friends?
This guy's—
Yeah, she's a friend.
She just happens to work here.
Yeah, that's right! We're all super close!
That's great!
Oh, I know! We're headed over to the River Side Garden.
Would you care to join us?
Huh?
Michel, she's working right now.
I'll go.
What?
I'm coming with you.
This is so nice!
What's the big idea?
Revenge.
I'll rip off your mask in front of your sister.
Wait up!
Hey, is this going to work?
Hey, Chris.
You never miss a chance to flirt with me, but you're awfully quiet today.
That's a funny joke.
Chelsea's the one who got me and Finn together.
That's great!
Hey, Chris.
You really scared me the other day.
I was in my bathing suit, and you—
Chelsea's currently looking for her soulmate.
We should leave her to it.
Chelsea!
They have pendants to help you find your soulmate!
Really?!
That's cold!
Come on, Chris!
Crap, I'm letting her lead me by the nose!
I'm supposed to be exposing that guy...
We can do that later.
Michel, let's take pictures!
Okay!
Hey, lookin' good!
It is a good one!
Seems like they're having fun.
You must be tired.
Let's get you home.
Before we go, I want to ride the Ferris wheel in Pott Park.
Remember that time the three of us did it when we were little?
The city looked so pretty from the top...
I remember.
But we'll save that for next time.
You have my word.
But...
What's the big deal? Let's hit the Ferris wheel.
Kindly stay out of this.
We can stay a bit longer, can't we?
Stay out of this.
Cut it out, you two.
You're seriously acting like bickering lovers.
Michel!
What's wrong?!
Chris...
Michel!
L-Let's call an ambulance!
There's no time!
Undo this! Now!
Come on!
It's the result of a genetic disorder.
She's afflicted just like her late mother,
and there's no effective cure for it at the moment.
Michel.
I'm going to save you. I promise.
Michel!
You need to wait out here.
But she needs me!
Stop it, Chris!
Shut up! Out of my way!
Calm down, Chris.
Mr. Redgrave, the doctor would like to speak with you.
I'm okay now.
To be frank, your sister is in no condition to be out and about.
It seems she snuck out of the hospital.
But she told me she's been doing better.
That's a lie, I'm afraid.
She doesn't want to worry you
because she understands what's happening to her.
What do you mean?
Doctor...
Please listen carefully.
You sister is...
I see. So you've been in the hospital for a long while, huh?
Yes. And Chris used to come visit me all the time.
He's all the family I've got, but he goes overboard.
What?
What about your parents, Michel?
So Chris is an orphan too...
Chris.
Is Michel going to be okay?
She just had a little too much fun today.
She'll be fine.
You liar.
This is the hospice ward, right?
Then, Michel is...
You're gonna lie about your sister too?
Kind lies help you forget hard truths and sad times.
They don't hurt anyone.
Right?
Isn't it hurting you, though?
I'm fine.
I'm an immortal ladies' man.
Even if there comes a time I'm not, I'll just put on another mask.
A mask of lies.
I'm empty, like you pointed out.
Even if I take off my mask, there's nothing to see behind it.
I think I've seen it.
The face under your mask.
You can have my card when I change my mind.
I don't know when that's going to be.
But maybe someday I won't need it anymore.
Okay.
As a thank-you for keeping us company today,
I'll come pick it up from you when that time comes.
The usual, please.
Mr. Apple hasn't been back to the store since that day.
Maybe he did totally get the wrong idea.
Don't even joke.
Here you are.
Thank you.
Wh-What're you doing here?!
I decided to get a job here.
She's our new live-in server.
I thought you were going from place to place in search of your soulmate.
If you live and work here, doesn't that limit the people you meet?
I thought I'd give it a chance.
To see if I don't need the card anymore.
Huh?
What does that mean?
Next time: "HEAT UP."