Ms. Flowberry: Isa nalang, matatapos na ‘to. Masisimulan na yung first day nila. Isa nalang–
(Student T enters the door as Ms. Flowberry paused)
Ms. Flowberry: Ay taray, si Yvonne ba ‘yan?— Hoy! Bawal manigarilyo dito!
Student T: Ay pasensya na ma’am, sabi kasi ng guard pwede naman raw manigarilyo dito kasi maayos naman na yung ventilation dito sa school na ito.
Ms. Flowberry: P-pero kahit na! Nasa loob ka pa rin ng premises..!
Student T: Oks lang ‘yan ma’am, start niyo na yung interview. Gusto kong maging bad-ass habang naka-record ito.
Ms. Flowberry: I.. hay naku. Sige, simulan natin sa pangalan at occupation mo.
Student T: They call me ‘DJ King Bee’!.. Pero Yvonne Pantonia buong pangalan ko..
Ms. Flowberry: Oo nga, halata rin sa stage name mo ‘yan rin ginagamit mo.
Student T: Duh, kailangan maging maangas pag sumasabak sa resbakan!
Ms. Flowberry: Tama.. may allergies ka ba?
Student T: Ako? Heh, wala naman. Hindi nga rin masama pakiramdam ko ngayon eh.. nasusuka nga lang ako.
Ms. Flowberry: Right, what about phobias?
Student T: Phobias? Like, kung sa’n ako takot? Edi mawalan ng babae malamang!
Ms. Flowberry: Ah.. ayan na ba sagot mo?
Student T: I- ayaw ko na sinusundan ako.
Ms. Flowberry: Alright, one more question if you don't mind.
Student T: Go crazy about it, Flo.
Ms. Flowberry: Do you think lahat kayo magkakasundo?
Student T: Lahat kami? Siguro? E-ewan ko..! Ang alam ko lang na close ay sina Eli tsaka Chantelle, yung limang barkada na ‘yun– ay, tsaka pala yung trio. Sina Jude, Clarisse tsaka si Crystal.
Yung the rest? Ewan ko nalang kung magkakasundo pa sila. I mean, andito rin ex ko sa school. Malamang sa malamang ayaw niya sa’kin.
Ms. Flowberry: Oo nga, kasi nag ibang babae ka girl!
Student T: T- Kasi kailangan ko ng pera ‘noh?! Para may pangdate kami.
Ms. Flowberry: Kung anong nakakabuti sa’yo. Anyways tapos na yung interview session mo. Maya-maya susunduin ka na para dalhin sa kwarto–
Student T: Makakalabas ba kami dito?
Ms. Flowberry: I.. I’m afraid I’m not at liberty para sabihin—
Student T: Flo, maging tapat ka lang sa’kin. Kung held captive ka dito para gawin itong mga ‘to out of your will. Man, sabihin mo sa’kin, ako bahala sa kanila–
Ms. Flowberry: I-I will turn off the recording na. Ms. Pantonia.
(Student M enters the door as Ms. Flowberry looks up)
Ms. Flowberry: Giovanni.
Student M: Ma’am..
(Student M falls down to his knees as he cries, the room was filled with his sound that was almost inaudible for the recording)
– AUDIO CUTS –
(Brief silence)
Ms. Flowberry: Okay ka na..? Do you feel like speaking to me?
Student M: Oo naman ma’am, nakahinga naman na ako ng onti.
Ms. Flowberry: Sige, bilisan nalang natin. Gusto ko lang malaman ano yung full name mo at anong pinagkakaabalahan mo. Yun lang. After non, p’wede ka nang bumalik. Goods ba sa’yo?
Student M: Sige po.
Ms. Flowberry: Sige, you can start na.
Student M: Ako si Giovanni James Buenaventura, Gio nalang para mas maikli. Ano ako, Seaman ako, at ayun.
Ms. Flowberry: Hindi mo na talaga na let go yang pangarap mo ‘no?
Student M: Matik na ‘yan ma’am, parang dati napagtritripan lang ako eh. Pero ayun, nakamit ko naman na.
Ms. Flowberry: Mabuti naman, atleast nakakaahon ka na.
Student M: Buti nga eh, tangina sa ibang bansa na ako natrabaho bilang seaman kasi tangina ng pilipinas hanggang ngayon mababa pa rin sahod namin.
Ms. Flowberry: Oo nga eh, pero atleast ‘di ba? Nakakauwi ka naman rin. Parehas kayo ni Riley overseas. Sa’n ka pa?
Student M: Onga po. (Chuckles)
Ms. Flowberry: Oh sige na, maghanda ka nalang ng sarili mo ah. Si Yvonne nalang naman yung natitira kong iinterviewhin.
Student M: Sige ma’am, salamat po uli kanina.
Ms. Flowberry: Ge lang, makakalabas rin naman kayo after ni Yvonne.
Student M: Ganon po ba? Sige ma’am, maraming salamat po talaga.
Ms. Flowberry: Mhm, sige na. Titigil ko na yung recording na ‘to.
Student H: Yes I? Maganda ba ako? Pure japanese na ako. Chares!
Ms. Flowberry: Huy hindi, baliw, ang ganda ng glow up mo. May fashion sense ka na rin.
Student H: Grabe naman ma’am, wala lang kasi akong pera before. Pero ngayon meron na, I can finally buy things that I want na.
Ms. Flowberry: Wow ha, o’sige na, umupo kana diyan. Magsimula na tayo para matapos ka na rin ng maaga.
Student H: Go lang ma’am.
Ms. Flowberry: Bago pala muna tayo magsimula, may mga tanong ka ba?
Student H: I mean.. if magtatanong po ako wala rin naman po kayong masasagot eh. I just think it's a waste of breath opening and closing my mouth with nothing in return.
Ms. Flowberry: Malay mo may masagot ako kapag—
Student H: Ma’am, I’m gonna be really honest with you right now. Pang-eighteenth ako, sina Yvonne nalang natira don. Si Giovanni hindi mapakali kasi hanggang ngayon si Riley hindi pa raw gising.
My BEST FRIENDS for short. Lahat sila nauna sa akin, nakita ko si Riley tsaka si Aurelia halos kaladkarin na kasi ayaw nilang makinig sa inyo. They asked ONE fucking question to you people ta’s wala kayong masagot.
Now, if you really wanna help talaga, do what you gotta do. No offense from what I’m saying, kasi napapagod na rin ako.
I was almost late from work and boom, hinarangan ako. Nakakatuwa ba ‘yun? Hindi! So simulan niyo na yung itatanong niyo sa’kin kasi baka gumawa na rin ako ng skandalo dito.
(Student H then went quiet as Ms. Flowberry stopped from what she was doing. The camera captured her hands trembling before brushing everything off)
Ms. Flowberry: A-ah.. s-sige.
(Ms. Flowberry’s voice was shaking as she tries to form a sentence)
Ms. Flowberry: A-anyways, bago tayo magsimula I just wanna tell you that.. u-uhm.. recorded itong session natin. Whether you like it or not..
(Student H nodded quite attentively before Ms. Flowberry starts)
Ms. Flowberry: M-may I know your name and occupation for the—
Student H: Kiosk Alvarino-Dela Cruz, you can call me Kio for short. I’m a Shōsetsuka or a novelist. I write fictional books, I sell them. That's how the life of a writer works.
Ms. Flowberry: T-tama, next.. may mga allergies ka ba?..
Student H: Why do you wanna know?
Ms. Flowberry: ..Dahil, for future research namin ito sa inyo..
Student H: Huh, I’m surprised you’re still trying your best to keep yourself—
Ms. Flowberry: Anak..? I’m TRYING. Okay..? So please, answer me smoothly para matapos na ito. Okayyyy..?
Student H: ..I have Allergic Rhinitis.
Ms. Flowberry: Okay, thank you, what about symptoms?
Student H: May sipon ako ngayon, naiirita na nga ako sa lamig eh.
Ms. Flowberry: Alright, what about phobias? Meron ka bang ganon?
Student H: I mean, I was once scared of being alone. Pero I don't think I have any fears eh.
Ms. Flowberry: Okay, THANK YOU for that Mr. Dela Cruz. Lastly, before you go on your way, may tanong ako.
Student H: Go lang ma’am, wala naman rin akong magagawa eh.
Ms. Flowberry: If there’s one thing in the world you wanted to change, what would that be and why?
Student H: A hypothetical one. Let’s see..
(Student H thinks silently while Ms. Flowberry can be seen tapping on her clipboard. It took 1 minute before Student H speaks again)
Student H: Well, as much as I’m living happily in Japan, engaged and all.. I’d still hope na magbago rin yung government dito sa pilipinas. That's the only thing I’d hope to change.
Ms. Flowberry: Understandable, kahit nasa ibang bansa tayo, your heart and soul is still a Filipino anyway.
Student H: I.. oo. G-ganon na nga.
Ms. Flowberry: Alrightt, thank you Kiosk for participating in our session. Maya-maya you’ll be escorted back to your room.
(Student H nodded before Ms. Flowberry drops her clipboard on the desk as she stood up and walked towards Student H, an unidentified object that appears to be special for Ms. Flowberry)
Ms. Flowberry: Sa inyong lima ‘yan. A-.. Apology ko na ‘yan sa inyo..
Student H: Thank you po.
Ms. Flowberry: Ay, end ko na rin pala recording natin. Para sa next person na ito eh. (Chuckles)
Ms. Flowberry: Oh my god! Hi anak! Ang tagal na nating hindi nagkita!
Student F: Hala, ma’am Flowberry! Andito rin po pala kayo!
Ms. Flowberry: Of course, andito pa rin sa school na ‘to. Para bang wala na akong kalayaan umalis.
Student F: Ganon lang rin naman po kami eh, parang kinidnap nalang rin po kami.
Ms. Flowberry: (scoffs) Pagpasensyahan niyo nalang sila, medyo aggressive rin kasi.. wala na kami magagawa dun eh.
Student F: Sige po.. pero illegal pa rin po iyan by Law yung kidnapping sa amin lalo na po, puro HUMSS students mga kinuha po nila.
Ms. Flowberry: O-oo nga.. pero wag ka mag-alala. Matatapos rin naman ‘to.
Student F: Anong ibig niyo pong sabihin?—
Ms. Flowberry: Bago tayo magsimula, I would just like to remind you that this session will be recorded and required by our organization. Whether or not you decline.
(Student F remains silent as she listens intently to Ms. Flowberry)
Ms. Flowberry: Okie, first, may I know your name and occupation?
Student F: Para sa’n po ba ‘yang sinusurvey niyo po sa’min?
Ms. Flowberry: For research purposes, ‘nak.
Student F: I.. b-but I’m not allowed to share any informations to any of you if wala kayong purewba na p’wede ito—
Ms. Flowberry: Anak, It's just a simple question. What’s your full name and occupation?
Student F: I..
(Student F falls silent, trying to form a sentence before she opens her mouth again)
Student F: A-ako si Clarisse Ledesma.. I am a lawyer who graduated under WCC as a psychology major.
Ms. Flowberry: I see, sabay kayo ni Estelle?
Student F: Ako, si Elle, Jobert tsaka si Soleil po. Magkakaklase po kaming apat.
Ms. Flowberry: Ah, right, anyways, any allergies?
Student F: Ma’am, h-how is this anything relevant sa kung anong kukunin niyo sa amin?! This is technically illegal if you don't have a permit to do so.
Ms. Flowberry: (Sighs) Clarisse or.. Ms. Yoon. We only need specific information that—
Student F: I apologize, but I don't think may mabibigay po ako sainyo na mga information na hindi dapat tinatanong WITHOUT our permission to do so.
(Ms. Flowberry fell silent as Student F stood up from her chair before exiting the room where the guards can be heard cuffing Student F once again)
Ms. Flowberry: (sighs) Tatlo nalang.. tatlong nalang. Kayanin mo ‘to Flo.
Student J: Ma’am Flowberry, uhm.. okay lang po ba magtanong? Since halos, you know, close naman po tayo.
Ms. Flowberry: Go lang ‘nak, ano ba yang itatanong mo?
Student J: Ang weird po kasi bumalik po kami dito sa olopsc.. I mean, ano po bang plano niyo po sa’min? Sure rin po ako na may alam po kayo kung anong nangyayari.
Ms. Flowberry: Anak, I’m gonna be really honest with you. Bawal kasi talaga sabihin kung anong nalalaman ko ngayon. Ganon lang rin si Sir Sambata kanina. Kaya nga ako pinalit eh..
Student J: Kahit mga information lang po tungkol sa anong mangyayari sa’min..?
Ms. Flowberry: Bawal talaga ‘nak, pasensya na ah..
(The room went quiet as Student J nodded silently)
Ms. Flowberry: Anyways, before we start, nakarecord itong session natin. Heads up lang, required kasi para sa research namin.
(Student J remains silent while Ms. Flowberry exchange a warming smile)
Ms. Flowberry: Sige, let's start with your name and occupation.
Student J: I.. sige, uhm.. sige. Pasensya na po, medyo masama rin po pakiramdam ko ngayon.
Ms. Flowberry: No worries.
Student J: Sige, uhm.. I’m Estelle Harrington—
Ms. Flowberry: Sandali, ikaw yung jowa ng isang famous CEO right?
Student J: Ah, opo. We’re engaged na po kasi kaya I just thought using his last name before getting ready would be a credit to him. (Chuckles)
Ms. Flowberry: Ay, ikaw ha!
(The two can be heard exchanging chuckles)
Ms. Flowberry: Anyways, anong occupation mo ‘nak?
Student J: I’m a psychiatrist, I tend patients into therapy sessions by emailing them. I do set schedules for my time as well since that's also a job as a psychiatrist.
However, while I was going to work I.. got abducted..
Ms. Flowberry: Ah, oo nga.. pasensya na sa unwelcoming atmosphere ha..
Student J: I-It’s alright ma’am, next question na po tayo.
Ms. Flowberry: Right, uhm.. may mga allergies ka ba?
Student J: Allergies..? Uhm, sa pagkaka-alam ko po, I’m lactose intolerance po.
Ms. Flowberry: Ayun, what about phobias? Since you’ve mentioned that medyo nahihilo ka ngayon, skip nalang natin yung part ng symptoms.
Student J: N-nga naman, uhm.. phobias..
(Student J remains silent as she thinks before speaking once again)
Student J: I mean, wala naman akong phobias or anything rin eh.
Ms. Flowberry: I see, I’ll take note of that. One last question before you go on your way.
Student J: Ano po?
Ms. Flowberry: In your batch, who do you think you trust after almost how many years? Who do you think isn't trustworthy? Why is that?
Student J: Ay, grabe naman po ‘yan ma’am, uhm.. let’s see.. It's been a long time since I was with them kasi eh. (chuckles)
Ms. Flowberry: Hindi mo kailangan isama lahat ah, who do you think last sa batch ni’yo ang trustworthy or not. It can be one to two people.
Student J: Right, okay, thank you for that Ma’am.
(Student J stays quiet as Ms. Flowberry was busy writing down notes on her clipboard before Student J speaks again)
Student J: Uhm, let’s see, sa nakausap ko ngayon.. si Clarisse yung masasabi kong maasahan ko dito. I-I mean, no shade for my circle of friends ha! She's with me during college years and after we graduated, we just sorta click nalang rin.
Si ate mangie rin yung masasabing kong may tiwala ako. Para siyang nanay sa buong grupo namin and halos lahat umaasa sakanya kasi she’s the oldest.
Sa hindi ko kayang ibigay yung trust ko.. I’d say Jobert. (Chuckles)
Ms. Flowberry: Oh, natawa ka sa pangalan niya?
Student J: Sorry ma’am, naalala ko lang kasi gaano kapangit pakinggan pangalan niya after naming gumraduate. (Laughs)
Ms. Flowberry: Huy siraulo ‘to! Kaklase mo pa rin naman ‘yan.. pero masasabi ko rin, ang pangit nga ng pangalan niya.
Student J: ‘Di ba? A-anyways, siya ta’s si Natalie.
Ms. Flowberry: Eh? May problema ka ba kay Nathy?
Student J: W-wala naman po! Nothing personal is in our way. Pero I think in this place right now.. I don't think I should be trusting her at this time.
Ms. Flowberry: Alright, I’ll take note of that. Thank you for participating as well sa session natin, may tanong ka pa ba?
Student J: I.. ay, oo nga! Sa’n kami manggagaling nito ma’am? Sa room pa ba kami or aalis na po agad?
Ms. Flowberry: Dadalhin muna kayo sa room, after that papalabasin na kayo.
Student J: And you're sure of that?
Ms. Flowberry: Why? Hindi ka ba naniniwala sa’kin?
Student J: H-hindi naman po sa gan’on! I.. Naisip ko lang na..
(Student J suddenly went quiet before she spoke once again)
Ms. Flowberry: Oo naman, dito pa rin ako nagtatrabaho. (Chuckles)
Student B: Ah, oo nga.. (Awkward Laughter)
Ms. Flowberry: Sige na, I won't stall you anymore. Simulan na natin siya, after that you’ll be on your way na. Sounds good?
Student B: Mag-aantay rin po ba ako sa room namin?
Ms. Flowberry: Oo ‘nak, pero ‘wag ka mag-alala. Kasi after naman ng lahat ng interviews papaalisin na kayo. Okie?
Student B: Sige ma’am, salamat po ulit.
Ms. Flowberry: Okie, before tayo magsimula, recorded itong session natin. Required kasi para wala kaming ma-miss sa sinusulat namin dito.
Student B: Ganon po ba? Medyo nakaka-violate po ng privacy namin eh.
Ms. Flowberry: Pasensya na talaga, strikto na talaga yung lugar na ito. ‘Di tulad before.
(Student B remains silent as Ms. Flowberry spoke once again)
Ms. Flowberry: Anyways, before we start Chantelle, may we know your full name and your occupation ngayon?
Student B: (Voice trembling) S-sige po, uhm.. ako si Chantelle-Ann Victoria Flores. Isa akong pubmat editor.
Ms. Flowberry: Ayun na nga, bagay na bagay nga sa’yo ‘yan talaga. Magaling ka rin mag-edit kasi.
Student B: Thank you po, ma’am.
Ms. Flowberry: May allergies ka ba anak na aware dapat kami?
Student B: Wala naman ma’am..
Ms. Flowberry: How about symptoms? Masama ba pakiramdam mo or anything?
Student B: Nahihilo lang po onti ma’am.
Ms. Flowberry: Sige-sige, kayanin mo ‘nak, onti nalang. Phobias meron ka ba?
Student B: Sa pagkaka-alala ko wala naman po eh.
Ms. Flowberry: Alright, and lastly, If you were given a month maging estudyante uli, would you take that opportunity or not? If so, bakit?
Student B: Maging estudyante for a month? Anong level po? Senior high level or college level po?
Ms. Flowberry: Sa senior high ‘nak.
Student B: Ah, dating batch namin.. uhm.. let’s see..
(Student B falls silent as she thinks on what to answer. She then spoke once again)
Student B: I guess from the first few weeks, wala naman akong masyadong ginagawa n’on. Pero sa second or third week, which I may recall, botohan sa election inside sa classroom. Kakausapin ko agad si Kio at si Eli. That way maging organize yung leads nila.
At pala, h’wag papatakbuhin si Clark during this time. Hindi talaga siya capable na leader eh. Ay, bawal po ba ‘yun ma’am?
Ms. Flowberry: Hindi naman, it’s recommendable rin if you share rin based on experience.
Student B: Chinismis lang po ni Kio sa’min about sakanya, ginawa niya nanaman po yung ginawa niya sa’min. Anyways, sa fourth and fifth pagbutihin ko nalang rin po pag-aaral ko po.
Ms. Flowberry: Okay.. as much as gusto ko rin tanongin yung about kay Clark. I think it’s best if we finish it right here. Namumutla ka na kasi eh.
Student B: Ah, s-sorry po ma’am, medyo hindi na rin ako nakatulog ng maayos.
Ms. Flowberry: No worries, ako na maghahatid sa’yo. End ko nalang recording muna natin.
(Student N enters the room. He yelps as he saw Ms. Flowberry inside)
Student N: E-eh?! Ma’am Fe? Andito rin pala kayo?!
Ms. Flowberry: Uy, ikaw pala Joaquin! Upo ka muna. Taray ha, nasa professional field na siya.
Student N: S’yempre naman, nagkaroon na ako ng sapat na pera para makapagipon sa pag-aaral ko, natulungan ko na mga magulang ko tas nagustuhan ko pa propesyon ko. Papunta na sana akong Middle East kaso..
Ms. Flowberry: ..Ay, oo nga pala hehe. Pasensya, inaayos ko lang yung notes ko. Sino na natira sa inyo dun sa labas? Onti nalang ba kayo? Pinakain muna kayo?
Student N: Sa pagkakaalala ko.. sina Gio, ayun kumalma ‘yung kupal na’yun. Si Kiosk, si Elle andu’n rin po.
Ms. Flowberry: Ah, sige. Maya-maya makakausap ko rin ‘yun sila.
Student N: Ay ma’am, okay lang ba magtanong? Ano po ba talaga ginagawa namin dito? Feel ko po kasi alam niyo rin po nangyayari dito eh. Tinanong na namin si Ma’am Sky kaso hindi rin siya umimik sa’kin.
Ms. Flowberry: A-anak, pasensya na talaga, pero hindi ko rin p’wedeng i-share sainyo nalalaman ko. After this, babalik ka rin naman sa room niyo.
Student N: Sa room po? Classroom namin kumbaga?
Ms. Flowberry: Yes, now, magsimula na tayo ha. Tsaka pala, naka-record ‘tong session natin para ma-encode namin yung mga sinasabi ninyo.
Student N: Go lang ma’am, basta hindi niyo ipapalabas ‘to sa mga tao ha. (Chuckles)
Ms. Flowberry: (Chuckles) Oh, sige, simulan natin sa pangalan at occupation mo.
Student N: Sige po.
(The room fell silent as Student N waits, Ms’ Flowberry then raises her eyebrows before chuckling once again)
Ms. Flowberry: Anak, pangalan at occupation mo.
Student N: Ay sorry, hindi niyo naman po nabanggit agad!
Ms. Flowberry: Sira! Sinabi ko talaga unahin natin pangalan at occupation mo!
Student N: (Laughs) Ay sorry naman. Sige, paano ko ba sasabihin sa’yo?
Ms. Flowberry: Anong pangalan mo ta’s trabaho mo, anong kadalasan ginagawa mo sa profession mo na ‘yon.
Student N: Ah, ayun. Oh sige. Ako pala si Joaquin Paul Abu Khar, isa akong Automotive Technician. Taga-ayos ako ng kotse ma’am pero imagine niyo nalang po na mas advance. Ganon po ginagawa ko po.
Ms. Flowberry: I see, hindi ko alam kung paanong connected ‘yan sa strand mo dati..
Student N: Ma’am, kahit ako rin naman po. Pero sabi nga nila, kung anong gusto mo talaga dun mo talaga gusto ‘di ba?
Ms. Flowberry: Nga naman, sige, next. May allergies ka ba nak?
Student N: Allergies? Para sa’n po ba ‘yung tinatanong niyo ma’am?
Ms. Flowberry: Pasensya na talaga, Joaquin, ‘di ko talaga p’wedeng sabihin sa’yo. Pero pangako rin namin makakalabas rin kayo after nito.
Student N: Sige ma’am, pangako niyo ‘yan ha.
Ms. Flowberry: Oo naman, kayo pa yung paborito kong batch pa naman.
Student N: (Chuckles) Sige, ahm.. allergies? Medyo hindi ko bet ang baboy ma’am. Ewan ko, kumakain ako ng pares naman dati nung kasama ko sina Kiosk, Aurelia, Gio ta’s si Madeleine. Pero sa sobrang tagal na akong hindi kumakain ng baboy, bigla nalang ako nagsusuka tuwing ganon.
Ms. Flowberry: Ganon ba? Wala ka naman sintomas ngayon?
Student N: Ngayon? Wala naman. Except kanina, medyo nanghihina ako pero oks naman na ako ma’am.
Ms. Flowberry: Ah okay, how about phobias?
Student N: Ang random naman ng mga tanong diyan ma’am, halos hindi ko nga alam if tama sinasabi ko ngayon eh.
Ms. Flowberry: Kaya nga eh, pina-sosyal nalang itong mga tanong na ‘to. Hindi naman kailangan ‘to sa–
(The room went silent as Ms. Flowberry can be seen scoffing while she dismisses her sentence)
Ms. Flowberry: A-anyway, last question. Kung sakaling mababalik mo ‘yung oras mo bilang estudyante. Ano ‘yun at bakit?
Student N: Ah, nung batch namin.. sige, isip lang ako sandali..
Ms. Flowberry: The platform is yours naman.
(Student N falls silent while he hums, thinking about the question he’s gonna answer. Eventually, he spoke)
Student N: Siguro ma’am, yung makasama ko ‘yung batch ko before na wala ako. Kasi pala-absent ako non, I was working day and night rin eh. Medyo mahirap rin isingit yung oras sa pag-aaral. Kaya if may chance ako, babawi ko sa batch ko.
Magbobonding kami ng Zone Esports, kakain uli kami ng pares ta’s tatry ko rin mag-aral ng mabuti. Gusto ko rin magkamerit tulad ng mga kaklase ko dati. Nagalit nga sa’kin si Kio noon kasi halos unresponsive ako n’ung time may project-making kami.
Ms. Flowberry: Ahh oo, performance niyo ‘yun sa’kin. Ta’s hindi ka sumasagot sakanila n’on. Naalala ko ‘yun.
Student N: Oo ma’am, kaya ayun po. If sana mabalik ‘yung oras, babawi ako.
Ms. Flowberry: Sige, take note ko ‘yan sa pad ko. Anyways, tapos na rin ‘yung session mo. E-escort ka nalang pabalik maya-maya. Ipapause ko na yung recording natin.
Due to some unknown circumstances, the student interview session will be postponed in just a few minutes, the SFA are doing their best to mediate the situation. Please stand by.
— Agent Gemini, Head of SFA.
AGENTS' SIDE NOTES:
"Tch, this is the third and hopefully the LAST time I am announcing this. I'm not wasting my pure pride over meeting these people for the first time again like It's a random afternoon."
(Student R was brought in the interview room due to uncooperation)
Agent Pisces: Sorry for the delay, Mr. Sambata. Unfortunately, we needed to tie up Ms. Leprosa. She’s been extremely distressed and paranoid about Student P presence.
(Student R rambles under her chair while being tied up)
Mr. Sambata: I-I.. okay. Is she okay, atleast?
Agent Pisces: You don't need to worry about that, Mr. Sambata. Continue in what you're doing right now.
Mr. Sambata: ..R-Right, remove her tape for me.
(Agent Pisces then removes Student R’s duct tape on her mouth as she was able to breathe properly again. She was seen breathing heavily before getting her consciousness back)
Mr. Sambata: C-could you please state your name and occupation, for the record, Ms. Leprosa..
Student R: S-sir Sambata, please.. what are you—
Agent Pisces: (Rambles the chair) Whoi, tinatanong ka oh. Pati pagtanda wala na rin kayong respeto sa mga teachers niyo before.
(Student R squeals as she flinches from the SFA. Mr. Sambata then spoke once again, getting Student R’s attention)
Mr. Sambata: Don't worry, I.. he won't hurt you. Promise ko ‘yan.
Student R: (Sniffs) I-I.. god.. I.. what is even happening..?
Mr. Sambata: Anak answer the question calmly, alright? May I know your name and occupation?
(Brief silence in the room as Student R speaks once again)
Student R: I-I’m Soleil Yves Leprosa, I’m a Mythologist.. I learn about Greek gods and goddesses..
Mr. Sambata: I see, you’re specifically in Greek as of the moment to continue your field?
Student R: R-right..! I-I was there, not much to say about is exciting..
(Another silence in the room can be seen before Mr. Sambata speaks again)
Mr. Sambata: I-I’m sorry, I don't think I can handle this anymore..
Agent Pisces: Wh- Mr. Sambata, y’know you cannot leave your designation after our experiment.
Mr. Sambata: I am not doing this anymore, get someone else. I am done for the day, kill me if possible atleast.
(Student R went silent in the recording as Mr. Sambata approaches the recording to end)
Mr. Sambata: Ah, It appears nagkita ulit tayo after graduation. Kumusta ka naman?
Student E: S-Syempre hindi! Ano bang tinakot niyo kaming lahat para sundan namin kayo?!
Mr. Sambata: My apologies, Ms. Delos Santos. Please, take a seat muna.
(Student E then sat down silently as she waits for Mr. Sambata to speak)
Mr. Sambata: Before we start, Ms. Delos Reyes, I may need to record our session for future.. research.
Student E: And what if tumanggi ako?
Mr. Sambata: I’m afraid that isn't an option–
Student E: (Chuckles sarcastically) Of course, anong eexpect ko dito sa school na ito. Hello? Sana naririnig mo yung sarili mo right now.
Mr. Sambata: ..Right, okay.
(Mr. Sambata can be seen pulling another sheet of paper of their information card)
Mr. Sambata: For the record, can you please state your name and occupation?
Student E: Sandali, sandali.. hindi ba nasa papel mo na ‘yan?
Mr. Sambata: ..For, the, record, Ms. Delos Santos.
Student E: No, ayaw ko nang gumastos ng oras dito kakatanong n’yo sa’min ng pangalan. Nakalagay na sa papel ninyo.
Mr. Sambata: Ms. Delos Santos, if you do not cooperate, I may need to call security. Nakita mo naman sina Mr. Rosales at Ms. Madrigal, we don't wanna do this for the fourth time already.
Student E: Sino yung isa bukod sa dalawa na ‘yan? Anong ginawa niyo kay Jude? Wala bang sasagot sa inyo atleast?!
Mr. Sambata: ..Ms. Delos Santos, as much as I want to share information with you related to us, except we're not allowed, I would've.
(Brief silence between the two as Mr. Sambata opens his mouth again)
Mr. Sambata: Now, if there are no further interruptions, please state your name and occupation. FOR THE RECORD.
Mr. Sambata: Good morning, please take a seat for now.
Student D: ‘Di pa ba nakakabalik si Kyle?
Mr. Sambata: I’m.. sorry?
Student D: Si Kyle, hindi pa ba siya bumabalik sabi ko.
Mr. Sambata: Ah, si Mr. Caramios. He’s in his room right now. You’ll be able to see him shortly naman.
Student D: Sure ‘yan ah. Anyways tatanongin niyo raw kami?
Mr. Sambata: That's right, before I ask you though, this session will be recorded for future research.
Student D: Go crazy about it, sir.
Mr. Sambata: Perfect, for the record, can you state your name and occupation?
Student D: Rosy Macalincag, I’m a Cultural Braider in Rio de Janeiro.
Mr. Sambata: That's nice, sa may Brazil ka naka-reside?
Student D: Of course, my garotos and garotas are nice as well. Mas nakakahinga nga ako ng maayos no’ng nasa ibang bansa ako kasi I was able to express myself fully.
Mr. Sambata: I see, I’ll take note of that. Any allergies we may be aware of?
Student D: Nope. Pure, healthy and clean.
Mr. Sambata: Right, any symptoms?
Student D: I mean, kalahati sa’min halos may sakit eh. Okay lang ba magsakit-sakitan ako para may malagay kayo diyan?
Mr. Sambata: ..Y-you can tell us if It's a yes or no, Ms. Macalincag..
Student D: Edi wala, what's next?
Mr. Sambata: What about phobias?
Student D: I, am not scared of anything. Except cockroaches. Grabe makalipad ‘yong mga hayop na ‘yun!
Mr. Sambata: Noted.. and before we finish here. I would like to commend you for how open and cooperative you are, Ms. Macalincag.
Student D: Ay, over sa commend ha! Of course, bilang brazilian, we're always open and expressive kaya.
Mr. Sambata: I’m glad you're getting comfortable here. Your last question is who do you think you’ll be able to get along in this school environment?
Student D: You mean, makakasundo ko dito? Let’s see.. hmm..
(Student D falls silent while she thinks. After for some time, she was able to speak again)
Student D: I guess, si ano, Chantelle? Siya yung naging ka-close ko before eh. Tsaka si Kiosk! Ayan, silang dalawa.
Mr. Sambata: Alright, thank you for participating our session for today, Ms. Macalincag.
Student D: Ay sandali, sandali, sandali!
Mr. Sambata: ..Yes?
Student D: If lahat kami natapos na dito, makakaalis na kami dito?
Mr. Sambata: I’m afraid I don't have any information to share with you right now.
Student D: Seryoso ba?! God, pati ako kinakabahan na rin eh.
Mr. Sambata: Don't worry, you’ll be escorted back to your room naman. There will be further announcements once everyone is now in their rooms.
Mr. Sambata: Good Morning, Ms. Cruz. Take a seat for a moment–
Student L: Asan si Riley, sir?
Mr. Sambata: Ms. Riley is in her room, Ms. Cruz. Please, take a seat for a moment.
Student L: Saang room? Para mapuntahan ko siya after this.
Mr. Sambata: You’ll be guided promptly to your designated room, if you wish to visit her, it would probably be best if you did sooner.
Student L: Then pupuntahan ko siya ngayon sir, please, kahit ilang minuto lang sir–
Mr. Sambata: No, Ms. Cruz.
Student L: K-kahit one minute lang sir..! Gusto ko lang makita kung okay siya or hindi I–
Mr. Sambata: Ms. Cruz if you don't settle down, I may have to call security. This is the fourth time your batch was called on by the SFA, I suggest you take a seat for a moment. The faster you’ll answer, the faster you’ll go on your way.
Student L: I-I..
(Student L stood in the middle of the small interview room for a few minutes before sitting down in her seat)
Mr. Sambata: Alright, I would like to remind you that this session will be recorded. For the record as well, can you please state your name and occupation?
Student L: A-Aurelia Lim Cruz, Med-Surg Nurse po ako..
Mr.Sambata: Med-Surg? Do you have a license for that?
Student L: G-Graduate na po ako sir, I-I have my license already just a few weeks ago.
Mr. Sambata: I see, any allergies we may be aware of?
Student L: Hindi ko po alam sir..
Mr. Sambata: What about symptoms? Meron ka bang sakit ngayon?
Student L: Medyo masakit lang ulo ko ngayon. Kakaiyak.. kasi nag–aalala ako..
Mr. Sambata: I apologize to hear that, what about phobias?
Student L: Takot ako sa dugo at dilim.
Mr. Sambata: And yet, you're a Med-Surg Nur–
Student L: I-It’s because I’m still new with it! Pag nagtatrabaho ka na maninibago ka sa new environment na mapapasukan mo. K-Kaya nabother pa rin ako nung may ganon pa ako eh..
Mr. Sambata: Okay, before we proceed, please breathe for a moment Ms. Cruz.
Student L: S-sir! Nag-aalala po ako okay?! Pasensya na if medyo shaky voice ko ngayon, p-pero hindi talaga ako mapakali. I-I’m sorry.
Mr. Sambata: I-I see, Alright, I won't stall you too much. Let's proceed to our last question.
Student L: Ano po?
Mr. Sambata: If you have one wish that you wanted to happen along with your peers, what would it be and why?
Student L: Wh– s-syempre makalabas dito! Kahit kalahati dito sa’min na ayaw kong kasama, gusto ko makalabas lahat kami.. E-Especially well being ni Riley! She’s my best friend, I’ll be dead in hours if I knew something happened to her!
Mr. Sambata: A fair wish, parehas lang kayo ni Eli halos.
Student L: O-oo nga.. nauna nga pala sa’kin ‘yun.
Mr. Sambata: Alright, thank you for participating Ms. Cruz. You’ll be escorted back into your room shortly. I’ll end the recording now.
Student L: T-thank you po!
(Student L rushes out of the room before she is caught by the SFA waiting outside. Student L screams can be heard from the recorder as Mr. Sambata sighs)
Due to some unknown circumstances. The interview session will be paused in a few minutes, the SFA are currently addressing the matter this instant. Please step aside and wait for further announcements. Thank you.
— Agent Gemini, Head Agent of SFA
AGENTS' SIDE NOTES:
"What is up with these people? It's just students who went to study in the same school years ago. Get over with it."
(Student Q was seen entering the interview room as she saw Mr. Cheng. Both of them yelp in excitement)
Mr. Cheng: Oh my gash?!? Ayan ba ang favorite kong mars? Mangie Yu?!
Student Q: Ang oa mo sir ha! Natural lang, chares! (Chuckles)
Mr. Cheng: Oh sige na, umupo ka muna diyan bago kita kutusan.
Student Q: Eto na, seated na.
Mr. Cheng: Awright, sige, before tayo magsimula. Do you have any questions for me?
Student Q: Actually sir, oo, meron talaga akong tanong. I mean, It's nothing that personal rin naman, we just wanna know lang rin atleast.
Mr. Cheng: Go lang Mangie, ano bang tatanongin mo?
Student Q: Ano balita kay Riley? O kaya, ano nangyari na sa kalahati? Hindi ko na kasi silang nakita bumalik sa may entrance eh.
Mr. Cheng: Ah, si Madrigal? Binalik lang siya sa kwarto muna to rest. The rest nasa kwarto lang rin naman nila. Pero after neto, makakalabas na kayo.
Student Q: Ah, sige po, noted sir.
Mr. Cheng: Ayarn, alright, so nakarecord pala itong interview natin. Para lang ito sa mga future research namin mga teachers. Don't worry, kasi this recording is private naman.
Student Q: Sige sir, feel ko naman kaya ko nang sagutin lahat yan eh. (Chuckles)
Mr. Cheng: Actually, bago ‘yan, okay lang ba if you state your name and occupation sa’kin?
Student Q: Ako si Mangie Yu, at isa akong Pastry Chef!
Mr. Cheng: Kayo yung ‘Yu love sweets’ ‘di ba?
Student Q: Yes sir, natikman niyo po ba yung lemon cookie namin sir? Bagong labas lang yung this week eh.
Mr. Cheng: Hindi pa eh, try ko mamaya after natin after dito.
Student Q: Go lang sir, masarap yun, patak ng mga lemons ta’s pinasweet lang para ‘di masyadong–
Mr. Cheng: May mga allergies ka ba, Mangie?
(Student Q falls silent as Mr. Cheng asked the question. She then opens her mouth again but was unable to answer anything)
Mr. Cheng: Bakit? Tanong ko lang if may allergies ka lang.
Mr. Cheng: Kasi ngani, for future research lang. Incase ma ma-miss kami.
Student Q: Pero ang banggit sa’kin ni Ma’am Sky ay–
Mr. Cheng: Oo o wala, Mangie?
(Student Q then falls silent before opening her mouth once again)
Student Q: W-wala sir..
Mr. Cheng: Oh ‘di ba? kasimple-simple ng tanong dai.
Student Q: Sir, I’m sorry for interrupting, pero hindi ako comfortable sa mga tinatanong niyo sa’kin A-as much as this is for your research, you didn't provide us any papers to sign in, you didn't asked for our permission and you even threatened half of us para pumunta kami dito.
Mr. Cheng: E-end ko nalang recording na ito–
Student Q: Sir, makinig ka muna. This is the kidnapping you’re doing right now. Hindi kayo nagtanong kung we’re okay about this, no wonder—(AUDIO CUTS)
Mr. Cheng: Well obviously, since yung mag-iinterview sainyo ay hindi “okay” ngayon. Ako muna pinalitan para interviewhin kayo. I mean, atleast makakapagsalita kayo pag ako kaharap niyo! (Chuckles)
Student P: R-Right..
(Student P was then seen sitting down while Mr. Cheng sets up his desk)
Mr. Cheng: Alright, before we start do you feel comfortable sitting on your chair?
Student P: Yeah, I–
Mr. Cheng: Perfect! So, before we start, I will let you know that this interview will be recorded so that we, teachers, will review your information. Don't worry as well, we’ll keep this between us, It's private anyway.
Student P: Right.. okay.
Mr. Cheng: Oookay! Before I ask you any questions, can you state your name and occupations muna?
Student P: A-ay, sige. Uhm.. hello, I’m Jobert Dairus Castillo-Mapatawad. Isa akong Art Therapist.
Mr. Cheng: I see, anong ginagawa mo bilang Art Therapist?
Student P: Instead po na parang nagcocommunicate ako verbally, ginagamit ko yung painting para ma-express ng isang tao yung feelings nila. I believe people who are unable to open just need visuals to make their head clearer.
Mr. Cheng: Taray ha, nagagamit mo ba ‘yan sa everyday life mo?
Student P: S-sorry po..?–
Mr. Cheng: Do you have any allergies na siguro aware dapat kami?
Student P: I-I’m.. not sure if meron ako..? Nagkakaroon lang ako ng rashes tuwing kumakain ng itlog eh.
Mr. Cheng: Okie, what about symptoms?
Student P: Nangangati lang lalamunan ko ngayon.
Mr. Cheng: Oo nga, bawal kasi manigarilyo dito sa school before pero good thing nagchange na sila ng ventilation. Bawasan mo nalang rin yung paninigarilyo..
Student P: S-sige sir, noted..
Mr. Cheng: Alrighty, may mga phobias ka ba?
Student P: I’m not sure lang.. siguro takot ako sa daga?
Mr. Cheng: Seryoso ka ba? Daga?
Student P: E-eh?! Sir naman! Natural lang naman matakot sa daga kaya..
Mr. Cheng: Kimi lang te, ‘no ka ba? It's a natural thing to be scared of mice and rats. They carry dangerous chemicals and viruses like yung pinaka-common, leptospirosis. So, yeah, it's valid.
Student P: T-thank you po, sir..
Mr. Cheng: Anyways, last question before ka namin ibalik sa kulungan mo. Charot lang.
(Mr. Cheng can be heard letting out a laugh while Student P can be seen nodding awkwardly)
Mr. Cheng: If you could have one wish that's related to your batchmates, what would it be and why?
Student P: A-ah, related sa peers I see.. uhm.. hmm..
(Student P falls silent while Mr. Cheng taps his pen on his clipboard before Student P was seen speaking again)
Student P: I guess, maalis yung awkwardness ko, especially sa mga tao na hindi ko ka-close po.
Mr. Cheng: Okay! Done and done. Later ma-escort ka sa kwarto mo, wait lang natin ang signal. I’ll also stop recording na.
Student P: S-sir, wait.. okay lang ba magtanong if—(AUDIO CUTS)
Mr. Sambata: Sorry for the wait, Ms. Corazon. Ms. Madrigal wasn't cooperating in our interview and we also have to calm down Mr. Buenaventura before we guide you—
Student O: Anong ginawa niyo sa kanya sir?
Mr. Sambata: I’m afraid I’m not at liberty to tell you.
Student O: I believe you do have sir, kasi first, teacher ka namin. So RESPECTFULLY speaking, that’s part of the code of conduct in your profession sir.
(Brief silence before Mr. Sambata speaks once again)
Mr. Sambata: ..I will record our session for the meantime. The faster you answer, the faster you get to your destination..
Student O: And if I answered all of those, p’wede na rin ba ako magtanong?
Mr. Sambata: With all means, Ms. Corazon..
Student O: Perfect, let's start.
Mr. Sambata: Right.. U-uhm..
(Papers can be heard rustling as Mr. Sambata struggles keeping up with the session. But was able to prepare after)
Mr. Sambata: F-for the record, Ms. Corazon. Can you please state your name and occupation?
Student O: Right, I’m Natalie Twilight De Corazon. You can address me as Nathy. I’m a call center agent.
Mr. Sambata: I believe you are working night shift, yes?
Student O: Yes, bibili lang naman ako ng kakainin ko and for my family but most of the people here I know blocked my way and threatened me to come with them.
Mr. Sambata: My apologies sa unwelcoming behavior nila.
Student O: It's fine, anong next?
Mr. Sambata: Do you have any allergies we should be aware of, Ms. Corazon?
Student O: Not.. that I’m aware of, no.
Mr. Sambata: Any symptoms we should be concerned of?
Student O: I mean, may sipon pero hindi naman nakakahawa ‘to.
Mr. Sambata: What about phobias?
(Student O fell silent from the question before she opens her mouth once again)
Student O: I see, you’re collecting our personal information. If we don't cooperate, you’ll sedate us.
Mr. Sambata: Like I said, Ms. Corazon. You’ll be on your way after this.
(Student O falls silent once again before speaking)
Student O: Wala naman.
Mr. Sambata: Alright, and one more thing, before we can get you on your way. What do you think of this newly familiar environment? Do you think you’ll have a good time while being inside of here?
Student O: It’s just a school, kung sa’n yung batch namin nag-aaral before. Of course lahat naman magsasabi na gusto nila yung bagong set-up ng place.
Mr. Sambata: I’ll take note of that, Ms. Corazon. Thank you as well for participating in our session. You’ll be escorted—
Student O: Stop right there, I still have questions to ask.
Mr. Sambata: If it's about the school, I can share most of it. But if it's anything related sa inyo o sa amin, pasensya lang maririnig niyo sa’min.
(The room fell quiet as Student O was seen thinking of a question, she then opens her mouth once again but was unable to ask anything)
