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School Investigation and Social Dynamics

  • [SCHOOL BELL RINGS]
  • [WILLIAM] That hard drive has been missing for days, Principal Perino. [SIGHS SHARPLY] We have all seen how much damage this issue can cause to Northford. We are doing our best to find it, Governor Acosta. Our security team has already reviewed all of the footage captured by our security cameras, but they didn't find anything suspicious. [SCOFFS, MOUTH CLICKS] The board of directors are already gunning for my help because of that. If a scandal emerges from any of the footage in that drive, I will you make you personally responsible. Do you understand? [STIRRING MUSIC SWELLS] ["BAZINGA" BY SB19 PLAYING] Hands up! You're pissing me off! I can always deny it. It's late. Where were you? Stop it! Wow. What did you say, huh?! My house, my rules! ["BAZINGA" CONTINUES PLAYING] [DARIUS] Due to the recent developments of this case, the investigative team will no longer interrogate the Northford students, Archie Aguerro and Poch Robles. First of all, the video didn't prove anything. They were just standing there and leaving the venue. But, sir, they lied, didn't they? They panicked. The kids got scared. And besides, they both know the victim personally, so it was only natural that they'd feel rattled. But what about the testimony of their fellow student who saw the two of them fighting before the suicide? Please answer it, sir. That statement is inconclusive. We can't completely prove that he actually saw them fighting. And Mr. Robles informed us that they settled their differences before the tragic event happened. Okay? And one more thing... How could Mr. Robles possibly reach the ground floor quickly from the 10th floor if he was the one who really pushed Luna? Look, everything was dismissed by the prosecution, that's why they dropped the case. And besides... we're following up on a stronger lead. According to our two witnesses who were there that night, they saw an unidentified man. So this could possibly be our suspect. This is the lead we're going to investigate. Alright. That's all. Thank you. - Sir, can we have a statement?
  • Wait, sir! [MALE JOURNALIST] A suspect? Isn't this a suicide case? Or was there really a foul play? [CLEARS THROAT] Look... This is the reason why Luna Cruz's family wanted to open the investigation back then. They still don't believe that the victim committed suicide. And that's what we're looking into. [INHALES DEEPLY] The unidentified man seen by our two witnesses is the only lead we have so far. So we will do our best to finally solve the mystery of this case. Okay? Thank you. - Sir, can you tell us more?
  • Sir, just one more statement. Hello, Attorney? H-Hello? Can you hear me? I just wanted to ask if you've received the files regarding our case? Yes. I'll request a copy of the official police statement. Uh... So what are we going to do now? I hope we can arrange a meeting soon because I don't want all of this to go to waste. Okay. I'll clear my schedule and call you right away. Alright, Attorney. Thank you! [PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING] Hey, Sky. I just need to buy something, Ma. What happened to your face? Nothing. [PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES] [HARRY] Yes. Thank you for your cooperation, Governor. I'll find out who Poch saw. Don't worry. Your target is drugs. That'll definitely affect Archie and the other kids. Um... Talk to Gino. He might know the person. [BREATHES SHARPLY] Hmm... Can you coax a confession? Just so we won't be caught off guard again. I assure you... Gino is clean. [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING] But, sure. So we can put an end to this case. Thank you, Chief. Thank you, Governor. [TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES] [POCH] Gino. [DOOR CLOSES] - [GINO] Hey.
  • What's up, man? Dude. How are you? [SIGHS DEEPLY] Honestly, Gino... I'm dead tired. I just want to sleep, man. Aunt Cecille talked to me. Poch... Why did you say you saw someone else during that time? Well, that's the truth. But didn't it seem irrelevant to the situation? I know, bro. I didn't say that I knew him. I don't want them to find out what we were actually doing there. [UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING] I really hope... that they would shift their focus on that guy instead. Because, honestly, I can't take it anymore. This whole situation is just too stressful. Plus, we can't be seen together when we're in school. [GINO SNIFFS, BREATHES DEEPLY] Poch... Calm down. Just try to relax a bit. Let's take it easy and follow my mom's advice. Okay? We should lie low and let all this simmer down and die down. Okay? Mm. [TANIA] Are you serious, Attorney? There's no chance we can take this to court? So then... everything we've done is useless? Considering that Mr. Robles is still a minor and we don't have much admissible evidence, this will be a challenge for us. And just so we're clear, do you believe that they were involved in your child's death? Attorney, Poch lied in his initial statement. And he was caught on CCTV. So, that means they're hiding something. Let's say he was there that night, Ms. Cruz, but that doesn't mean foul play happened. We need a witness or any footage that will prove she was pushed or coerced to jump. [MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING] [EXHALES DEEPLY] A powerful proof or evidence. Until then, we have no case. [MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES] [GINO SNIFFS] You know, I-I still can't believe... that it got to this point where people think you had something to do with what happened to Luna. It's crazy. Yeah, dude. I just owed her money. That's all. Well... How much did you borrow from her? Was it big enough to put you on the suspect list? I don't know, dude. Um... It was around 5,000 or 7,000 pesos. Honestly, I don't remember. [CHUCKLES DRYLY] 5,000 to 7,000 pesos? - Yeah.
  • Poch... We used to hang out with Luna all the time. She never had that kind of money. No, Gino. It just accumulated. At first, I only borrowed 500 pesos, then another 500 pesos... until it reached more than a thousand pesos. Dude, can we talk about something else? I just want to forget about everything. [POCH BREATHES DEEPLY] [UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING] - [SMACKS]
  • How dare you! [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING] Is there really no other way, Ma? [SNIFFLES] They said nothing will happen about the case. [HUFFS, BREATHES DEEPLY] I'm not determined to throw those two in jail just because they lied. All I want... ...is for us to have clarity. If there really was foul play, then we'll seek justice for your sister. [TANIA SIGHS] Sky, I tried. We fought fair, didn't we? But how come... ...they closed the case right away? They're already acquitted? [INHALES, SIGHS] Is that how it really is? [TANIA BREATHING HEAVILY] I don't know much about the law, but... ...I can feel that something is wrong. And now, they're saying there's a new suspect who's unidentified? Who do those idiots think they're kidding?! [MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING] Sky. [INHALES, SIGHS] [PHONE CHIMES] [SNIFFLING] [MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES] [TRAINER] Alright, good morning to our trainees. Today, we're going to do some practice phrases that you need to learn as a customer service representative. Repeat after me. Thank you for calling MoKey Electronics. How can I help you today? Thank you for calling MoKey Electronics. How can I help you today? [TANIA] They said nothing will happen about the case. Tsk! [PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING] [PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES] "CEO Robles flees to the US" [PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES] [SCHOOL BELL RINGING] [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING] [ROXY] Wow. They're really something. [MISS LEA] Class, reminder! Your third quarter exams are next week. Yes, yes, time to shine. This will comprise the majority of your grades this quarter. So, for those who need to catch up, do your best in the exams, okay? That also goes to those who want to make it in the achievers list this quarter. And by the way, class... Since Mr. Castrodes is no longer here, I will be your adviser. And upon checking, Gwen... ...and Sky are in the short-list for the top ten! So, keep up the good work! [ROXY] Congratulations! [STIRRING MUSIC PLAYING] That's great! [STIRRING MUSIC CONTINUES] You know what? That got me thinking. Poch is in debt, right? Where does he get the money to afford luxury brands? What? Does he have some sort of hidden wealth? Is that it? From what I know, his family's bank accounts are frozen. I guess that's why he's in debt. Speaking of debts, he also borrowed money from Luna, right? Well, that's surely not enough for him to afford such extravagant lifestyle. Do you guys think Gino lends Poch money? That's a possibility, but... it's probably not enough for him to indulge himself with expensive stuff. They're still students after all. [MOUTH CLICKS] Look. If we really want to know, just speculating won't give us answers. Why don't we try to befriend him? Archie and the others basically dropped him like a hot potato. - Huh?
  • I'll do it. We're teammates anyway. What are you talking about? In case you've forgotten, Poch is that group's lapdog. Besides, even if he turns his back on them, he won't just rat them out because he'll be in trouble, too. Take Luna for example. No matter how much they bullied her, not once did she speak against them. I'm sorry, Sky. It's okay. It's the truth. But, you know what, Tim? You do have a point. If we really want to get answers, Poch is our best hope at the moment. So we need to find a way to make him come clean. [PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING] Did Ms. Cruz call you after the interview? [DARIUS] No. She must've realized that the case is hopeless. [DARK MUSIC PLAYING] Either that or they're cooking up another plan. You think so? Did they mention anything to you, Chief? No. But I wouldn't be surprised if they're planning something. Just double-check the CCTV footages from Northford High. Is there a new lead? Poch admitted to me that he saw another person that night. It matches with the security guard's statement. Did Mr. Robles recognize that person? He doesn't know the person's name. But that person is the alleged drug pusher in Northford High. Pursue that lead for now. I heard everyone's on high alert in Northford High. Why don't we skip it, sir? We'll lose big money if you stop dealing there. I've got you covered. Yes, sir. [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING] What? [MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING] [MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES] [STIRRING MUSIC PLAYING] [ROXY] Poor guy. He deserves it. [STIRRING MUSIC CONTINUES] Class, you have 20 minutes left. [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING] [MUSIC FADES] [UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING] [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING] [TEACHER] Sky? What's that? Let me see. Give it to me. Ma'am, that's not mine. Someone just dropped it on my desk. Who did? It was Kenjie. [TEACHER] Kenjie, what is this? Huh? Why would I do that? Miss, it wasn't me. Hey, don't drag me into this. Actually, I saw her holding that paper earlier. Hey, that's not true! Don't lie, Kenjie! Why would I lie? [TEACHER] You two better have an explanation why there's a copy of the answer key right here. [TENSE MUSIC SWELLS]