One. INT / EXT. CAMPUS. AFTERNOON / DUSK

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One. INT / EXT. CAMPUS. AFTERNOON / DUSK

SLOW-MOTION MONTAGE - warm, golden, and dreamlike. FLASHBACK - Five years earlier.

Along busy campus hallways, Mira, Nico, Angel, and Andrei walk side by side, laughing as they pass around snacks. When Andrei takes Nico's other snack, Angel shouts to him.

ANGEL Hoy, patay gutom, akin na 'yan.

ANDREI Too late.

They all laugh. Mira accidentally bumps and stumbles to Nico that makes them laugh more with a little bit of flirtiness.

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In a study room at night, the group sits around a table surrounded with open laptops, notebooks, papers, and coffee cups. Their laughter fills the room. Tired eyes and necks.

ANDREI (dead tired) 'Pag bumagsak pa ako dito, mag si-shift na talaga ako

ANGEL Ah talaga ba Mister?

NICO (heads down on the table) Pwede 'bang matulog na lang

Mira Okay, quiz time na guys

All three of them scream at the same time, and laugh afterwards.

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A quick flash shows them reviewing notes in classrooms for recitations and some of them rushing across before class starts.

The classroom filled with pages flipping, pens tapping, whispered answers.

ANGEL (whispering) Mira, ano number five mo?

MIRA gestures subtly.

Inside the campus, outside their classroom, Nico and Andrei run across the hallways to get on time in their class. Bags bouncing. Pushing each other. Making shortcut routes.

ANDREI Ang bagal mo talaga kahit kailangan pre

NICO Ang bagal mo din kumilos, late na tayo dahil sayo

Shouting to each other while they chase the time before class starts.

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Graduation day, caps fly into the air, full of applause and celebration. The four friends start to hug each other.

Over these memories, a voice-over of Mira and Nico's narration reflects to create a nostalgic tone.

Mira Ako si Mira

Nico Ako si Nico

Mira and Nico (same time) At ito ako, five years ago

FADES OUT - RETURN TO THE BEGINNING OF THEIR FOURTH ACADEMIC YEAR.

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Two. INT. / EXT. MIRA'S BEDROOM / STREET - EARLY MORNING

Soft sunlight rays enter through the window.

Mira carefully places her neatly ironed uniform on the bed. Everything in the room is organized. Even her bed is tidy.

She sits at her desk beside the window and opens a clean and organized planner filled with class schedules, reminders, and personal goals for the whole academic year. She reviews each page with focus.

She exhales, determined.

Mira I'm ready

In the dining area, Mira eats breakfast with her parents. The atmosphere is calm but serious.

MOTHER Mira, anak, maintain your grades. You need to be in Latin honors.

FATHER (nods what's his wife said) Fourth year is important. Don't lose focus.

MIRA Yes po, Mom, Dad.

She nods politely and continues eating.

Outside their house, along the neighborhood street, Mira walks toward the bus stop, adjusting the strap of her school bag. Her pace is steady and composed. She wears a big smile on her face, while waiting for the bus.

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INT. / EXT. NICO'S BEDROOM / STREET - EARLY MORNING

Three. INT. UNIVERSITY HALLWAY / CLASSROOM - DAY

Four. INT. LIBRARY. SAME DAY - AFTERNOON

Five. INT. SCHOOL CAFETERIA - LUNCHTIME

INT. STUDY ROOM - EVENING

INT. MIRA'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

Six. INT. CLASSROOM - MIDTERMS WEEK - DAY

EXT. HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS

Seven. INT. CLASSROOM - MIDTERM PRESENTATION DAY - AFTERNOON

Eight. EXT. CLASSROOM HALLWAY - AFTERNOON

EXT. COURT FIELD - LATER - AFTERNOON

EXT. PATHWAY CORNER - CONTINUOUS

Nine. INT. LIBRARY - ONE WEEK LATER - DAY

INT. CLASSROOM - DAY

INT. CLASSROOM - AFTER CLASS - DAY Students begin packing.

INT. CLASSROOM - SAME DAY - EVENING

Ten. EXT. THESIS DEFENSE HALL - AFTERNOON

INT. THESIS DEFENSE HALL - AFTERNOON

EXT. THESIS DEFENSE HALL - LATER

Eleven. INT. UNIVERSITY EVENT HALL - DAY - THREE MONTHS LATER

INT. UNIVERSITY EVENT HALL - CONTINUOUS

Overview

The screenplay explores the formative experiences of Mira, Nico, Angel, and Andrei as they balance their studies and friendships over the course of their university life. Utilizing flashbacks and present-day scenarios, it highlights their humorous and heartfelt moments as they prepare for the future.

Key Points

1The story captures the essence of friendship during university years
2Flashbacks create a nostalgic atmosphere reflecting on past experiences
3Character dynamics evolve as they face academic pressures together
4Mira and Nico's partnership on a thesis project reveals their contrasting personalities
5The screenplay showcases the importance of support and collaboration among friends

Details

Category: Fiction and Creative Writing

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