Episode 17

Wow, you all really brought the paintings to life today! Leo said, clearly impressed. As a thank you, I want to give a gift to the winning team. But first, let’s have a vote. The team with the most votes wins!

Everyone murmured excitedly as they prepared to vote, each person reflecting on which story had impressed them the most. After a short wait, the votes were counted.

Dunk and Chen had received the most votes, and with that, they won the prize. To their surprise, the prize was the same painting they had been telling the story about—the one titled "The Forgotten Manuscript".

Leo smiled as he handed it to them. Congrats, you two! Looks like your story really captured everyone's heart.

Chen and Dunk exchanged a glance. We didn’t expect to win, but thanks, everyone! Dunk said, grinning.

Yeah, we’re glad you liked it, Chen added, holding up the painting. It was hard to believe they were holding the very artwork that had inspired their story.

The crowd cheered for them, and the atmosphere was full of laughter and appreciation. It had been a day of creativity and fun, and now Dunk and Chen had a beautiful keepsake to remember it by.

After that Dunk went to see Kanya about wrapping up the event.

Chen walked towards Aadhya smiling.

You did great, bro—uh, or should I say brother-in-law? Aadhya whispered to Chen.

The credit goes to you, though, he replied. But do I even have a chance of being your brother-in-law?

Why not? You're handsome and love my brother. That’s all I need, she said with a shrug.

Isn’t he in love with that actor, Nirut? Chen asked, his voice cautious.

No, who told you that?

I saw him crying over the phone to his friends, saying he misses him.

He misses him as a friend. He’s already turned down Nirut’s love, she clarified.

Oh, so I have a chance then! Chen’s face lit up.

Of course! Don’t worry, I won’t accept anyone else as my brother-in-law unless it’s you. You know what? I’ll help you chase after him, she said, smiling.

Why do I feel like you want something in return? Chen teased.

I just need your permission and blessings, she said with a respectful grin. As for my love life, I can handle it.

Yeah, yeah. I can already see Saran is totally whipped for you, Chen laughed.

What are you two talking about? Dunk and Saran walked over to them.

Nothing much, brother. Your story was awesome, Aadhya said.

I know that, Dunk replied with a shrug.

Mom’s got some work, so she asked us to take Dunk’s parents home, Saran said.

Chen grabbed the car keys and said, Alright, I’ll take you all home.

Dunk, surprised, said, What a responsible big brother we have!

Chen grinned and said, Yeah, this bro’s got you covered, little brother. Let’s go!

Saran sneaked a peek at Aadhya, who's giggling while watching the scene like it's a live BL drama.

Saran muttered under his breath, "Cute."