01x03 - Shady Games

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I'm going to crack.

Joris Schikhof?

She'll ask, "How are you, Sterre?"

And I'll say, "Musical."

Don't worry.

Agnes thinks we're getting tutoring.

Why does she want to speak to us?

Just stay cool.

She'll go for the weakest link first.

-Sterre Hagendoorn.

-Musical.

See?

You can do it, Sterre. Close your eyes,

think of a tropical island.

You are a rock, at one with nature.

I am a rock. I am at one with nature.

Okay.

We are so busted.

-Sterre, come and sit down.

-Yes.

So, let me start off

with the most important question.

-Chamomile or ginger tea?

-I am a rock.

-A rock?

-I mean, m

-M?

-M

int.

Mint. Is there mint tea?

Of course. It's also my personal favorite.

How's the tutoring going?

The tutoring.

-Sterre is probably revealing it all.

-I trust her.

And which subject

do you struggle with the most?

-At one with nature.

-Nature?

-Science.

-Natural science?

Yes, exactly.

But luckily we're getting tutored by

Magenta. Thank you for tutoring.

Of course. I enjoy it.

Lacisum. It's not in my dictionary.

Julia Martens, why are you at tutoring?

Well, all my friends are.

Do you know what this means?

GRADE LIS

That someone has high grades?

Those are your test grades.

You were the best.

But imagine. A creative talent like you

at a great theater school.

A place like Music Academy New York.

Yes, you'd fit in perfectly there.

That is something really special.

Do you understand?

I think so.

No, Magenta. This is

far too valuable to take for granted.

I'm here for you.

To help you achieve the best you can.

Thank you for your time.

By the way,

do you know what lacisum stands for?

Isn't that Latin for peanut butter?

-Did you really say that?

-Yes. It just popped out.

-What did she say?

-Have a good day, Julia.

But with a tone.

-What kind of tone?

-An ominous one.

-As if she knew something.

-Lisa Labeij?

Good luck.

Don't worry.

-That was so intense.

-We've all just been drilled by Agnes.

"What do you know? Where were you?"

Luckily nobody lied.

-We're all

-studying hard.

-In order to

-pass the test.

Go, 3,000 points.

Nobody broke, nobody cracked.

Hashtag what big secret project?

And if you know about it,

hashtag shut your mouth.

-That was intense.

-What did she ask you?

She talked about my high grades

and said, "Don't waste your talent."

-She said that to me too.

-And me.

-What do we do now?

-Agnes wants to rattle us.

She wants to tear us apart.

So let's work harder than ever

on the musical.

-For sure.

-But even more carefully.

And even more together.

Lacisum.

-Lacisum.

-And don't forget the gnirotut.

-Huh?

-What?

That's tutoring backwards.

-We also have to pass the next test.

-Yes.

Lacisum.

Welcome to the very first rehearsal.

Okay, guys. I am proud

to present Highland Squadland,

the meeting place of Nick and Julia.

-Wow.

-Awesome.

Amazing, Morris.

Thanks.

It's not quite finished yet, but almost.

-Proud of you, Snorris.

-Thanks.

Okay. We'll rehearse the first scene.

The meeting of Nick and Julia.

Nick is ready to meet Julia.

Perfect.

Where's Sterre?

Tara to Bibi-Anne. Where's Sterre?

Sterre is mentally preparing for her role.

She's trying to bring out her inner Julia.

Okay. We're waiting for her.

Ster, they're waiting.

Unhappy appearance

-Ster.

-Yes.

-Yes, got it.

-A great misfit.

It's the hardest role I'll ever play.

That's what makes it

the role of your life.

I am a loser, a misfit. I have nobody.

-Yes.

-Yes? Okay, come on.

Go.

I am a loser, a misfit. I have nobody.

-That's not very nice.

-What? No, not Julia now. Julia then.

It's called method acting.

This is the scene where Nick

and Julia meet for the first time.

-Julia.

-Nick.

Nick, we need

a super romantic song for this scene.

I'll get inspired.

Yes. Everyone get ready for rehearsal.

I am a loser, a misfit. I have nobody.

And

Do you know where biology is?

-Nice and relaxed.

-It's best to start the

Is it, "nice and relaxed"?

Am I asking if he's nice and relaxed?

It's a joke about his music

because hard rock doesn't sound relaxing.

Yes.

Nice and relaxed.

It's best to start the day calmly, right?

Julia.

Nick.

-Sterre?

-What?

Make it a bit more subtle.

A bit louder.

A bit sweeter?

Less emotion?

Okay, stop the rehearsal.

-Sterre is performing

-What?

really well. Fully committed.

Thank you.

-But

-Yes, I need to become more you.

Shoulders down.

But it'll be okay. For sure.

I think a different role

might be better for you.

A different role?

Yes. One where you can

really grow and bloom.

Where you really stand out.

Hey. Cacti are super important

for our ecosystem.

It really is a step up.

-This is not okay, Martens.

-Sterre

I got this. Ster.

Juul, what now? Will you play yourself?

We need to find a new lead.

Tara.

Me?

I don't know.

-Well

-I can do it.

Are you sure?

Yes, please.

Okay. Well, I'm glad you want to try it.

Tara, can you print

another script for Lisa?

Yes, sure.

Is something wrong?

No.

Nothing.

Welcome to this Monday afternoon mixdown.

The only mixdown in the world

where flavors are made.

And broken down.

Ready?

Three, two, one.

-Strawberries.

-Mint.

-Coconut.

-Mango.

-And now the moment of truth.

-The scores are coming in.

An 8.5.

Guys, we have a new smoothie.

-The

-Lazy Monday Tutti-frutti.

-Hey.

-How about a super healthy power smoothie?

-Nice, thanks.

-I'll make you one.

Were you able to do the things?

You said you had to go

because you had things to do.

Yes, I did them.

-Great.

-Yes.

Thanks.

Sorry.

We show who we are, Highland High forever

You're more than a nerd or

Sorry.

Is everything okay?

Yes. Great.

Hey, Taar.

Jason is doing homework in his room.

And he's super focused

so he won't come in.

You know,

in my daydreams, I could talk his ear off.

I am confident, exciting, and funny.

I saw the most beautiful sunset

over the jungle in South America.

After a perilous climb,

I reached the top of a cliff

and I was safe from a pack of lions.

But the view was breathtaking.

But in reality

-You're scared to speak?

-I shut down completely.

-I can hear you.

-Really?

Just kidding.

But I thought you could do with a break.

So who fancies some cookies?

Yummy. Croopies.

I mean cookies.

Cookies.

-Enjoy.

-Thank you.

See? How will I ever talk to him

without getting nervous?

The first time I met Nick

wasn't smooth either.

But the more you speak to each other,

the better it gets.

And the nerves?

They'll go away.

Do you still get nervous?

No, not really.

Now it feels comfortable.

I get nervous just thinking about Jason.

Welcome to Highland High, enjoy our show

My raps are dope, I get ten for the flow

I'm not in the lesson, but I have class

Life's a lottery you don't have to scratch

Do you break dance or have jazz hands?

Rivals become best friends

I didn't know you could rap.

I can't.

It's really good.

-Thank you.

-Why don't you join the musical?

Allergic to spotlights?

Yes, I get that.

What game is that?

It's a new game I'm designing.

Horror High School.

You design games?

Cool and techy.

It's about a high school

where the teachers turn into monsters.

So you design games, mix smoothies,

and you're an incredible rapper.

Is there anything you can't do?

What?

Okay. If you like someone,

how do you know if they like you too?

-Is it Viggo?

-What do you think?

I knew it.

My golden tip is, don't run away from it.

Just talk to him.

But Viggo is so popular.

He never talks to guys like me.

Sometimes you just have to do

what scares you most.

Especially if you make horror games.

Here.

The "I can talk to Viggo" smoothie.

With extra cinnamon and

Popping candy.

Yeah. For the extra shock.

And?

I'll think about it.

Thanks, Magenta.

Look. I made a list of keywords

for when I bump into Jason.

Show me.

Singapore. Favorite films.

Favorite snacks.

Sensitive teeth?

-Field mice?

-Yes.

They're so cute, aren't they?

Okay, see you later.

-You don't even want me as a cactus?

-Who said that?

-So you admit it?

-No, not at all.

I don't know what's worse.

Saying it or denying it.

SHE CAN'T EVEN PLAY A CACTUS

Sterre, that's fake. I never posted that.

If you don't think I can act,

Julia, just say it.

Juul, what is this?

Your top three guys with Jason first?

-I didn't

-Glad I'm in your top three.

Nick's voicemail.

-Nick's not picking up.

-And Sterre?

She's not either.

Who do you think is behind it?

-Am I interrupting?

-Field mice.

-What?

-They're really cute, aren't they?

-Don't you think so?

-Field mice?

Do you also suffer

from sensitive teeth in Singapore?

What's it like there?

Good.

I'll be right back.

Could I have two Maple Monkeys, please?

-Hey, Viggo.

-What?!

You got me.

If you like horror games,

you probably like jump scares.

Exactly how it should go.

It only works

if the monster is real, okay?

-Hey, Viggo.

-Yes, very funny.

Hey.

I heard something about monsters.

No.

Yes, we were talking about you.

I mean, about horror.

Okay. About me and horror.

Magenta scared me

by pretending you were there.

Why is that scary?

I have to go.

I need some tips

from you for my role as Nick.

The meeting scene.

How did Nick feel when he first saw you?

In love.

And you?

Me too.

-What is this?

-Nick, sit with us.

No, thank you.

You've chosen your number one then, Juul.

Nick.

Don't worry so much. Girls are like that.

-What if it's true?

-So what?

-That means she likes Jason.

-You're imagining things.

Jason lives with Julia.

When I think of Julia,

I see his perfect, annoying smile.

He does have a beautiful smile.

I would rate him number one too.

-Yes, thank you.

-What did Julia say about it?

She said she didn't post it.

Then who did?

No idea.

ONE NEW MESSAGE

PHASE ONE IN PROGRESS

Julia. New here.

Magenta. Old here.

Here. New script.

Thank you.

Hey, everything okay?

Yes. It's just a lot.

You're doing really well.

We don't have dance choreography,

no rapper

I can do a choreo.

I do it for the team as a warm-up.

-Well, that's something, right?

-And the rapper?

We'll find one. It's okay.

Okay. Everyone, get ready for rehearsal.

Hey, Magenta. How are you doing?

Good.

And with the tutoring too, I hope?

You never know when the next test is.

Yes, we must be well prepared.

And remember what I said, okay?

It's a real crime

to waste your intelligence.

SCRIPTS DISTRIBUTED

AWAIT FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Okay. We're rehearsing the meeting scene

between Julia and Magenta. Everyone ready?

Action.

Are you okay?

Yes, thank you.

Hey. I'm Julia. New here.

Magenta. Old here.

-Do you want a cupcake?

-Why would I?

Rule two is "Make sure

you take control of everyone."

-You don't care how people feel?

-No. Everything revolves around me.

Stop. This is a joke, right?

This is what the script says.

What is rule one?

Make sure you always get your own way.

Who changed this?

Julia. You need to see this. Come on.

Somebody is sabotaging us.