The Low Tone Club (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 2 - Episode #1.2 - full transcript
Next!
- How are you?
- Professor Gutierrez.
Excuse me, principal. I'm Sanchez.
He's Gutierrez.
Well, give this to Gutierrez,
and you get back in line,
and I'll see you in a bit.
Next!
Thank you.
- Bye, then.
- Wait, man.
You need money for lunch.
Will this be enough?
Obviously, with plenty to spare.
Ah, we can save the rest
to buy the new game released this week.
Why didn't you say so earlier?
Then, with this, you have lunch,
and with this, I'll go over there
in two weeks, and we'll buy it, my Roma.
- Right on!
- Perfect, isn't it? Bye.
Excuse me, sir.
- I'm so sorry. Are you okay?
- I'm fine. Thank you.
THE LOW TONE CLUB
Don't tell me, don't tell me.
- Don't tell me.
- Miss Ochoa.
- Miss Ochoa.
- Miss Ochoa, Miss Ochoa.
Hopefully, my words will shed some light
upon everything you do.
Thank you, sir.
My pleasure.
Next!
Professor Molina! Professor Molina.
Look, I took the liberty
of saving you a copy
since you are new to the school.
- Next!
- What is this?
The latest edition
of the principal's Manual to Success.
- Let's get it signed.
- Next!
Besides, during the first week,
all teachers must review
the Manual to Success
with their students.
And you're no exception, professor.
This way.
It says,
"The ladder to success has no railings..."
- "But it does have steps."
- Wow.
Are you sure you can make it
to our rehearsal today?
Very sure.
- Really?
- Although...
Maybe I'll be a little late
because the Agudos finish later.
But I'll be there.
Okay, no problem.
I want to show you all my ideas
for the song.
Let's see.
- Check them out.
- Hi, Marti.
- How are you?
- I'm good.
Sorry, sweetie.
We'll steal your friend
for a second, okay?
Just a short second.
Come on, Martina.
Bye.
You'll show me at home, okay?
Okay. Good luck!
- Bye.
- Bye.
- Well, yes, Roxy is the best...
- No, but...
You won't believe
the amazing things we'll do to you!
Hi.
- Hi.
- What's up?
All good.
Again, I never received
an invitation to the group, so...
Could you add me, please?
Panchito, you know I adore you, right?
I don't know how else
to tell you this anymore.
You're not in the Agudos.
Well, I mean... Yes and no.
I mean, maybe I'm not right now.
But I am the first substitute.
I'm on the bench. I could play any minute.
You're confusing me because
we're talking about music and soccer.
Are you that confused, sweetie?
I can teach you. Don't worry.
What I mean is that...
Someone might have a problem, right?
What are you talking about?
We were having a nice conversation,
and now you're jinxing us?
See, Cami?
I told you we couldn't trust him.
No. It's not what I meant.
That's how it came out.
Awful vibes, Panchito. We're leaving.
- Come on.
- But...
Could you at least tell me
what you did in your first class?
Don't worry, you didn't miss much.
We introduced ourselves
to get to know each other,
and today we'll start
writing our first song.
Listen, you know, I'm not jinxing you.
Nothing like that. I want you to succeed.
I know, Panchito, I know.
FUNDAMENTAL BOOKS
Here you go, professor.
Straight off the printing press,
one for each student.
And a few extra, just in case.
Peter, tell me something.
Who pays for all this?
Oh, our main sponsors. Ultranova Records.
They're big fans of the principal.
You'd better hurry up
if you want to get his autograph.
What?
Professor, what's up? Professor.
I have a great idea for the avocado song.
I can toss it at you to add
some fun to the class if you want.
No, no. Today's class will be different.
- Different how?
- What?
Professor, you brought those too...
Oh, no.
No, professor, you too?
Professor, I have the edition
that was published two years ago.
I think...
I think it's pretty much the same.
Obviously!
Do they give you a copy every year?
Every single year,
every single month.
It's always the same.
Hey, guys, look at last year's edition.
Principal Kramer is posing on his side,
and his hand is raised.
- No.
- Look at him.
- No. Look.
- I found it.
The only change in this edition.
Succeed, succeed, succeed.
Wait a second.
I've been told
you have to study the manual.
Well, yes, but professor...
Until tomorrow,
you have to know it by heart.
Professor, it's a total waste of time.
Well, moving on...
Papiyón.
Page 100.
Amalia, page 30.
Panchito, page 127.
But, professor, only page 127?
Or do we have to memorize
the whole manual?
Panchito.
If you want to memorize
the whole book, go ahead.
Lala, page 22.
She's somewhere else, professor.
Page 22.
Lina, page 16. And Sara, page 18.
- Hello.
- Hi.
And Martina?
Weren't you coming together to rehearse?
I don't know. She told me to wait here
because she's running late.
What's she up to?
Look, I know it's probably
the first time you're doing this
but don't worry,
we'll teach you everything.
It's important to understand
that in the Agudos,
each one of us has a specific role.
Cami is our pop superstar.
Raphaelo is the best songwriter.
Dardo is the best dancer you'll ever meet.
And I shouldn't repeat this,
but there's also the most fashionable,
cool and popular person
in the entire school, me.
And you, sweetie?
Who will you be?
Me?
I am me.
Oh, Marti, how cute.
We'll see about that. Cami, ready?
Ready.
Let's see, Marti, this one or this one?
Nothing?
I texted her.
I called her.
I basically wrote her a letter
and she didn't reply. I'm leaving.
Weird. She's never late.
Anyway, I've got to go.
Don't you want to wait a little longer?
Eh, no.
No, tell her that I waited all afternoon
and she didn't come.
I'll tell her,
but as Kramer writes on page 30,
"The wait may bring fruit,
but perseverance brings success."
I'll keep it in mind for next time. Bye.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Luckily, we only got one page.
I've never read Kramer before,
and, to be honest,
I worry about my mental health.
Oh, no, I can't be bothered.
I'll just read it tomorrow.
One minute before class.
Stop complaining. He could have
made us read the entire book.
Like Panchito wanted. No.
Son, who are you talking to?
Ah, with the guys from Agudos, dad.
We were talking about
an assignment we had.
What do you have to do?
Ah, we're writing our first song.
It sounds pretty amazing so far.
- Show me, I want to hear it.
- Eh, no.
You know,
not until it's completely finished.
You know what?
I'm glad to see you like this. Happy.
Surrounded by these people.
You can tell you come
from a long line of musicians.
- A real Zuleta.
- Yes.
A real Zuleta.
Where were you? I had to call my parents.
Oh, you're so dramatic.
So?
How do I look?
What's the matter?
What do you mean?
You left Lala
waiting for you all afternoon.
Oh, no! The rehearsal.
No need to hurry now.
Lala has already left.
They wouldn't let me leave.
Right, I can imagine.
Because you wouldn't have changed
if you weren't in Kramer's group.
ULTRANOVA SCHOOL
All right, everyone, take note.
Flight time is equivalent to two times
the initial velocity over gravity.
Why two times the initial velocity?
Because the object rises with a speed...
Open what you need,
and you'll find your hands?
Wrong. "Open your hands,
and you'll find what you need."
Whatever, Molina won't notice.
Alternatively, I suggest paying attention
to avoid getting in trouble.
Oh, no, professor. We were talking
about geometric figures.
Of course, you were.
I was also a student once.
Well, let's continue, everybody. So...
You always get me in trouble.
The dynamics. Let's see,
who can tell me what the angle is?
Ah, excuse me, Professor Aguirre.
Will you be much longer with your lesson?
Let me... No.
Actually, it ended five minutes ago.
- They're all yours, professor.
- Thank you.
Test on this subject tomorrow.
You have to study, guys.
You have to study.
So, will you take us by hand
to the Graves' classroom, or what?
First, we go to the library, okay?
Excuse me, professor?
But you're a music teacher.
Lala, the ones over here.
Lina.
Sara and Pablo.
Grab as many as you can,
as quickly as possible.
See you in class. I'll be waiting.
Don't take too long. Yes.
- Well done, guys.
- Listen up.
I did my homework too, okay?
Last night, when I got home tired,
I laid down on the sofa,
I opened Mr. Kramer's Manual to Success,
and I realized
that words and expressions
were floating in my head
without telling me anything.
They meant absolutely nothing.
Nor had anything to do with music.
Just a manual
to reproduce things like a robot.
Mr. Kramer. Mr. Kramer.
So it was like repeat, repeat.
Peck, peck, peck every sentence.
Peck each word like a bird,
like a woodpecker.
I said it?
Hey, you have to admit,
it's a great idea for a song.
- A song?
- So? What do you think?
Professor,
but will principal Kramer like this?
I really don't think so, professor.
We are in music class after all.
What do we have to lose?
What's the problem?
Exactly. That's right.
Lala, you play the drums.
Give me a rock groove,
say in four-fourths?
No.
- Come on!
- Come on, Lala!
No. How can we put music to that?
The Manual to Success, really?
Hey, I'm serious. Work with me.
Don't leave me hanging.
Amalia.
Could you sing with me? Whatever I sing.
- You can be the second voice.
- Yes.
Uh, Lala.
Please, I'm serious.
It won't be the same without your drums.
- Ready?
- On my count.
♪ Learn Kramer's manual
Like a robot with an old software ♪
♪ Pecking every phrase like a woodpecker ♪
♪ Learn Kramer's manual
Like a robot with an old software ♪
♪ Pecking every sentence
Like a woodpecker ♪
Papi!
♪ Nobody thinks, nobody understands ♪
♪ Nobody says what they feel ♪
♪ It's a cheap and useless pasty cream ♪
♪ Nobody thinks, nobody understands ♪
♪ Nobody says what they feel ♪
♪ It's a cheap and useless pasty cream ♪
That look that kills, irremediable
♪ That color of your skin, flammable ♪
♪ It's a material highly adorable ♪
♪ Take me to the stars
To the blue, to the night ♪
♪ Be with me forever
What you see is what you get ♪
♪ Take me to the stars
To the blue, to the night ♪
♪ Be with me forever
What you see is what you get ♪
Can I use my own lyrics?
- Of course you can.
- Listen, guys.
"Stand up for yourself,
even if you're different."
I have one of my own too.
"Whatever happens,
never forget your roots."
Hey, listen to this one.
It's so original. Listen.
"Never go backward,
not even to gain momentum."
Seriously. That could go international.
- Yes.
- What if we write a song?
Hey. Do the microphones work?
- Are they on?
- They're on.
They're all connected. The triplets.
Sara, Lina, Amalia.
We should sing... with a tropical vibe.
What do you think? Listen.
♪ Never go backward ♪
♪ Not even to gain momentum ♪
♪ Be original ♪
♪ Oh, what a cultivated gentleman ♪
♪ Going backward isn't worth it ♪
♪ Mr. Kramer has the original ♪
Woo!
Hey!
Now, clarinet. Solo.
No, professor. No...
I don't have any ideas.
I'll pass.
Can I... Can I go to the bathroom,
professor?
- Yes.
- I'll be back... In a second.
- Panchito.
- Panchito.
No, no, excuse me. Sorry.
Good one. It sounded great.
Hello, principal.
What happened?
Principal, sorry to interrupt,
but can I have a minute? Please.
I'm in class.
Principal, I don't think Professor Molina
is taking your manual seriously.
What?
- Yes.
- Keep going. Keep rehearsing.
Explain yourself.
Yes, of course, principal,
but I also wanted to take this opportunity
to ask you about me rejoining the Agudos.
You doing what?
I did some research,
and in case you didn't know,
most famous groups have five members.
CNCO, Spice Girls, Jackson 5,
One Direction.
But the Koreans broke the pattern.
For example, Blackpink has four members.
BTS, seven.
And guess what number is available?
- Six!
- What are you talking about?
About the Agudos!
And our new group of six.
We could be a massive hit.
I'm going to see Molina,
we'll discuss this later. Excuse me.
Does that mean you'll think about it?
♪ Taca, taca, taca, it's my turn ♪
♪ Taca, taca, taca, repeat ♪
♪ Taca, taca, taca, everybody enjoys it ♪
♪ Nobody knows what it means
Taca, taca, taca ♪
Let's see, let's see.
♪ Taca, taca... ♪
What's going on?
Well?
Where is Molina?
Professor Molina!
Could you tell me what my manuals
are doing on the floor?
Let me explain, professor Molina,
so you can get it through your head.
The Manuals to Success
in this institution are sacred.
And just like with food, with my manuals,
you can't play around, okay?
Eh, Principal?
We were not playing with your manuals.
On the contrary,
the professor was teaching us
- how to build on your words.
- Build?
This is building, professor?
No, I mean, it could be a new
teaching method that I'm unaware of.
Look, I can assure you that...
My students know the manual
inside out by the heart.
Yes.
Excuse me, principal,
but I bet our class knows your manual
better than any other class.
Exactly. We know it by heart.
Oh, really?
Ah, well, is that right?
Well, I'm all ears!
Romario, page six.
"Open your hands,
and you'll find what you need."
Amalia, page 30.
"The wait may bring fruit,
but perseverance brings success."
Wow. Oh.
Minerva, Mariana, Mona.
Seventy-six, four, fourteen.
"Everything has an end until it's gone."
Very good.
"If you missed your train,
build your own locomotive."
"Break your limits
and pick up the pieces."
Excellent, how nice!
Well, professor, have you already
memorized the manual too?
Absolutely.
And what impressed me
the most was on page 224.
Page 224.
Where it says...
"Succeed, succeed, succeed."
The only thing I hope, professor,
is that at the end of the class,
all my manuals will be returned
to where they were and where they belong,
which is in the library
where it says, "Fundamental..."
"Books."
Guys.
Guys, there is something important
you need to know.
There are two types of people
in this world.
Those who build bridges
and those who build walls.
It's not the same
to be standing on one side of a bridge,
knowing you can get to the other side.
With standing...
behind a wall.
Okay?
I am not going to tell you what to do.
It's up to you to decide
what kind of person you want to be.
I'm so sorry.
I completely forgot. Roxana wanted...
To give you a makeover.
Tell me all about it.
I'm sure you had a great time.
Not so much, you know?
Admit it. You're happy.
It's okay.
It's a pity you no longer
have time to make music together.
Don't say that, Lala.
I can't live without you and Latina.
Give me another chance.
I promise it won't happen again.
Shall we rehearse after school?
I want to finish the song
we started writing.
Come on.
Speaking of the song.
- Let's hear.
- The arrangements I've been working on.
Why didn't you tell me?
Why didn't you tell me, Roma?
Come. Come, come.
So you're the one
who ratted us out to Kramer.
- No, no, no. It wasn't me.
- Look.
This was before Martina joined the Agudos.
Panchito, you were never an option.
Look, Panchito, Kramer already
had everything planned out.
He had his cards
laid on the table long before.
Think about it, buddy. Think about it.
I know exactly what I want.
And I'm going to get it.
See?
That's what's wrong with this school.
Nobody wants to change.
Well, some of us do.
I'm going to college next year,
and I thought I'd leave this school
without taking one valuable class.
But you know what?
You proved me wrong.
Here.
What is this?
Our lyrics.
"The brave befriend fear.
Cowards fight against it."
Yes.
Oh, wow.
It's what you wanted, right?
Thanks, Dad.
It's beautiful. Look, it has a propeller.
The fuselage. Wings.
Everything. Look, even the cards.
That's the fuel that provides power
to the rocket.
- Do you like it?
- Yes.
But, dad, aren't astronauts afraid?
Of course, they are afraid.
The unknown is frightening.
But what if they can't come back?
One always finds its way back.
Well, let's attach its fins.
We have to take off soon, captain.
How are you, Fernando?
I wanted to ask you about Amaranto Molina,
the professor you sent us.
No, no, no. There is no problem.
No, no, no. No complaints.
No complaints at all.
In fact, he's a wonderful man, isn't he?
Well, unconventional, a bit eccentric.
What? Don't you have other information?
No, no problem.
No, no. I guess you've known
each other for a while, haven't you?
Let me ask you, Fernando.
How long has he been working for you?
Two days?
Okay.
Guys, have you decided
what you'll do with the wall?
Pablo, music.
Well, now...
Let's pick them up
and take them to the library.
No! No, no.
Uh, Mr. Kramer?
Professor Molina.
I also had one of these.
I was once a hippie like you.
Look, be careful.
Be careful, professor, because...
You're losing air in your tire.
So you can see, professor,
that in this institution,
we care for the safety of our staff.
Thank you, Mr. Kramer.
Excuse me, I would be happy
to help you if you have a low tire.
- I have a tire gauge, I can help you.
- No, it won't be necessary.
Thank you. It's not necessary.
Do we know each other, professor?
Uh...
I don't think so.
ULTRANOVA SCHOOL SUCCESS MANUAL
"SUCCEED, SUCCEED, SUCCEED"
"IF YOU DON'T FIND SUCCESS IT IS
BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT LOOKING FOR IT"
"EVERYTHING HAS AN END UNTIL IT FINISHES"
"WHEN PATHS CLOSE,
OPPORTUNITIES WILL OPEN"
"BREAK YOUR LIMITS,
BUT PICK UP THE PIECES"
"PATIENCE BRINGS RESULTS,
BUT PERSEVERANCE BRINGS SUCCESS"
"SHOW BUSINESS DOESN'T WAIT,
AND THE WAITING BUSINESS DOESN'T SHOW"
"IF YOU MISS A TRAIN,
START BUILDING A TRAIN ENGINE"
"OPEN UP YOUR HANDS,
AND YOU WILL FIND WHAT YOU NEED"
"IF I WANT IT, I CAN DO IT,
AND IF I CAN DO IT, I WANT MORE"
ALL CHARACTERS AND EVENTS
IN THIS SERIES ARE FICTIONAL
ANY SIMILARITIES WITH PEOPLE
DEAD OR ALIVE ARE COINCIDENCES.
- How are you?
- Professor Gutierrez.
Excuse me, principal. I'm Sanchez.
He's Gutierrez.
Well, give this to Gutierrez,
and you get back in line,
and I'll see you in a bit.
Next!
Thank you.
- Bye, then.
- Wait, man.
You need money for lunch.
Will this be enough?
Obviously, with plenty to spare.
Ah, we can save the rest
to buy the new game released this week.
Why didn't you say so earlier?
Then, with this, you have lunch,
and with this, I'll go over there
in two weeks, and we'll buy it, my Roma.
- Right on!
- Perfect, isn't it? Bye.
Excuse me, sir.
- I'm so sorry. Are you okay?
- I'm fine. Thank you.
THE LOW TONE CLUB
Don't tell me, don't tell me.
- Don't tell me.
- Miss Ochoa.
- Miss Ochoa.
- Miss Ochoa, Miss Ochoa.
Hopefully, my words will shed some light
upon everything you do.
Thank you, sir.
My pleasure.
Next!
Professor Molina! Professor Molina.
Look, I took the liberty
of saving you a copy
since you are new to the school.
- Next!
- What is this?
The latest edition
of the principal's Manual to Success.
- Let's get it signed.
- Next!
Besides, during the first week,
all teachers must review
the Manual to Success
with their students.
And you're no exception, professor.
This way.
It says,
"The ladder to success has no railings..."
- "But it does have steps."
- Wow.
Are you sure you can make it
to our rehearsal today?
Very sure.
- Really?
- Although...
Maybe I'll be a little late
because the Agudos finish later.
But I'll be there.
Okay, no problem.
I want to show you all my ideas
for the song.
Let's see.
- Check them out.
- Hi, Marti.
- How are you?
- I'm good.
Sorry, sweetie.
We'll steal your friend
for a second, okay?
Just a short second.
Come on, Martina.
Bye.
You'll show me at home, okay?
Okay. Good luck!
- Bye.
- Bye.
- Well, yes, Roxy is the best...
- No, but...
You won't believe
the amazing things we'll do to you!
Hi.
- Hi.
- What's up?
All good.
Again, I never received
an invitation to the group, so...
Could you add me, please?
Panchito, you know I adore you, right?
I don't know how else
to tell you this anymore.
You're not in the Agudos.
Well, I mean... Yes and no.
I mean, maybe I'm not right now.
But I am the first substitute.
I'm on the bench. I could play any minute.
You're confusing me because
we're talking about music and soccer.
Are you that confused, sweetie?
I can teach you. Don't worry.
What I mean is that...
Someone might have a problem, right?
What are you talking about?
We were having a nice conversation,
and now you're jinxing us?
See, Cami?
I told you we couldn't trust him.
No. It's not what I meant.
That's how it came out.
Awful vibes, Panchito. We're leaving.
- Come on.
- But...
Could you at least tell me
what you did in your first class?
Don't worry, you didn't miss much.
We introduced ourselves
to get to know each other,
and today we'll start
writing our first song.
Listen, you know, I'm not jinxing you.
Nothing like that. I want you to succeed.
I know, Panchito, I know.
FUNDAMENTAL BOOKS
Here you go, professor.
Straight off the printing press,
one for each student.
And a few extra, just in case.
Peter, tell me something.
Who pays for all this?
Oh, our main sponsors. Ultranova Records.
They're big fans of the principal.
You'd better hurry up
if you want to get his autograph.
What?
Professor, what's up? Professor.
I have a great idea for the avocado song.
I can toss it at you to add
some fun to the class if you want.
No, no. Today's class will be different.
- Different how?
- What?
Professor, you brought those too...
Oh, no.
No, professor, you too?
Professor, I have the edition
that was published two years ago.
I think...
I think it's pretty much the same.
Obviously!
Do they give you a copy every year?
Every single year,
every single month.
It's always the same.
Hey, guys, look at last year's edition.
Principal Kramer is posing on his side,
and his hand is raised.
- No.
- Look at him.
- No. Look.
- I found it.
The only change in this edition.
Succeed, succeed, succeed.
Wait a second.
I've been told
you have to study the manual.
Well, yes, but professor...
Until tomorrow,
you have to know it by heart.
Professor, it's a total waste of time.
Well, moving on...
Papiyón.
Page 100.
Amalia, page 30.
Panchito, page 127.
But, professor, only page 127?
Or do we have to memorize
the whole manual?
Panchito.
If you want to memorize
the whole book, go ahead.
Lala, page 22.
She's somewhere else, professor.
Page 22.
Lina, page 16. And Sara, page 18.
- Hello.
- Hi.
And Martina?
Weren't you coming together to rehearse?
I don't know. She told me to wait here
because she's running late.
What's she up to?
Look, I know it's probably
the first time you're doing this
but don't worry,
we'll teach you everything.
It's important to understand
that in the Agudos,
each one of us has a specific role.
Cami is our pop superstar.
Raphaelo is the best songwriter.
Dardo is the best dancer you'll ever meet.
And I shouldn't repeat this,
but there's also the most fashionable,
cool and popular person
in the entire school, me.
And you, sweetie?
Who will you be?
Me?
I am me.
Oh, Marti, how cute.
We'll see about that. Cami, ready?
Ready.
Let's see, Marti, this one or this one?
Nothing?
I texted her.
I called her.
I basically wrote her a letter
and she didn't reply. I'm leaving.
Weird. She's never late.
Anyway, I've got to go.
Don't you want to wait a little longer?
Eh, no.
No, tell her that I waited all afternoon
and she didn't come.
I'll tell her,
but as Kramer writes on page 30,
"The wait may bring fruit,
but perseverance brings success."
I'll keep it in mind for next time. Bye.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Luckily, we only got one page.
I've never read Kramer before,
and, to be honest,
I worry about my mental health.
Oh, no, I can't be bothered.
I'll just read it tomorrow.
One minute before class.
Stop complaining. He could have
made us read the entire book.
Like Panchito wanted. No.
Son, who are you talking to?
Ah, with the guys from Agudos, dad.
We were talking about
an assignment we had.
What do you have to do?
Ah, we're writing our first song.
It sounds pretty amazing so far.
- Show me, I want to hear it.
- Eh, no.
You know,
not until it's completely finished.
You know what?
I'm glad to see you like this. Happy.
Surrounded by these people.
You can tell you come
from a long line of musicians.
- A real Zuleta.
- Yes.
A real Zuleta.
Where were you? I had to call my parents.
Oh, you're so dramatic.
So?
How do I look?
What's the matter?
What do you mean?
You left Lala
waiting for you all afternoon.
Oh, no! The rehearsal.
No need to hurry now.
Lala has already left.
They wouldn't let me leave.
Right, I can imagine.
Because you wouldn't have changed
if you weren't in Kramer's group.
ULTRANOVA SCHOOL
All right, everyone, take note.
Flight time is equivalent to two times
the initial velocity over gravity.
Why two times the initial velocity?
Because the object rises with a speed...
Open what you need,
and you'll find your hands?
Wrong. "Open your hands,
and you'll find what you need."
Whatever, Molina won't notice.
Alternatively, I suggest paying attention
to avoid getting in trouble.
Oh, no, professor. We were talking
about geometric figures.
Of course, you were.
I was also a student once.
Well, let's continue, everybody. So...
You always get me in trouble.
The dynamics. Let's see,
who can tell me what the angle is?
Ah, excuse me, Professor Aguirre.
Will you be much longer with your lesson?
Let me... No.
Actually, it ended five minutes ago.
- They're all yours, professor.
- Thank you.
Test on this subject tomorrow.
You have to study, guys.
You have to study.
So, will you take us by hand
to the Graves' classroom, or what?
First, we go to the library, okay?
Excuse me, professor?
But you're a music teacher.
Lala, the ones over here.
Lina.
Sara and Pablo.
Grab as many as you can,
as quickly as possible.
See you in class. I'll be waiting.
Don't take too long. Yes.
- Well done, guys.
- Listen up.
I did my homework too, okay?
Last night, when I got home tired,
I laid down on the sofa,
I opened Mr. Kramer's Manual to Success,
and I realized
that words and expressions
were floating in my head
without telling me anything.
They meant absolutely nothing.
Nor had anything to do with music.
Just a manual
to reproduce things like a robot.
Mr. Kramer. Mr. Kramer.
So it was like repeat, repeat.
Peck, peck, peck every sentence.
Peck each word like a bird,
like a woodpecker.
I said it?
Hey, you have to admit,
it's a great idea for a song.
- A song?
- So? What do you think?
Professor,
but will principal Kramer like this?
I really don't think so, professor.
We are in music class after all.
What do we have to lose?
What's the problem?
Exactly. That's right.
Lala, you play the drums.
Give me a rock groove,
say in four-fourths?
No.
- Come on!
- Come on, Lala!
No. How can we put music to that?
The Manual to Success, really?
Hey, I'm serious. Work with me.
Don't leave me hanging.
Amalia.
Could you sing with me? Whatever I sing.
- You can be the second voice.
- Yes.
Uh, Lala.
Please, I'm serious.
It won't be the same without your drums.
- Ready?
- On my count.
♪ Learn Kramer's manual
Like a robot with an old software ♪
♪ Pecking every phrase like a woodpecker ♪
♪ Learn Kramer's manual
Like a robot with an old software ♪
♪ Pecking every sentence
Like a woodpecker ♪
Papi!
♪ Nobody thinks, nobody understands ♪
♪ Nobody says what they feel ♪
♪ It's a cheap and useless pasty cream ♪
♪ Nobody thinks, nobody understands ♪
♪ Nobody says what they feel ♪
♪ It's a cheap and useless pasty cream ♪
That look that kills, irremediable
♪ That color of your skin, flammable ♪
♪ It's a material highly adorable ♪
♪ Take me to the stars
To the blue, to the night ♪
♪ Be with me forever
What you see is what you get ♪
♪ Take me to the stars
To the blue, to the night ♪
♪ Be with me forever
What you see is what you get ♪
Can I use my own lyrics?
- Of course you can.
- Listen, guys.
"Stand up for yourself,
even if you're different."
I have one of my own too.
"Whatever happens,
never forget your roots."
Hey, listen to this one.
It's so original. Listen.
"Never go backward,
not even to gain momentum."
Seriously. That could go international.
- Yes.
- What if we write a song?
Hey. Do the microphones work?
- Are they on?
- They're on.
They're all connected. The triplets.
Sara, Lina, Amalia.
We should sing... with a tropical vibe.
What do you think? Listen.
♪ Never go backward ♪
♪ Not even to gain momentum ♪
♪ Be original ♪
♪ Oh, what a cultivated gentleman ♪
♪ Going backward isn't worth it ♪
♪ Mr. Kramer has the original ♪
Woo!
Hey!
Now, clarinet. Solo.
No, professor. No...
I don't have any ideas.
I'll pass.
Can I... Can I go to the bathroom,
professor?
- Yes.
- I'll be back... In a second.
- Panchito.
- Panchito.
No, no, excuse me. Sorry.
Good one. It sounded great.
Hello, principal.
What happened?
Principal, sorry to interrupt,
but can I have a minute? Please.
I'm in class.
Principal, I don't think Professor Molina
is taking your manual seriously.
What?
- Yes.
- Keep going. Keep rehearsing.
Explain yourself.
Yes, of course, principal,
but I also wanted to take this opportunity
to ask you about me rejoining the Agudos.
You doing what?
I did some research,
and in case you didn't know,
most famous groups have five members.
CNCO, Spice Girls, Jackson 5,
One Direction.
But the Koreans broke the pattern.
For example, Blackpink has four members.
BTS, seven.
And guess what number is available?
- Six!
- What are you talking about?
About the Agudos!
And our new group of six.
We could be a massive hit.
I'm going to see Molina,
we'll discuss this later. Excuse me.
Does that mean you'll think about it?
♪ Taca, taca, taca, it's my turn ♪
♪ Taca, taca, taca, repeat ♪
♪ Taca, taca, taca, everybody enjoys it ♪
♪ Nobody knows what it means
Taca, taca, taca ♪
Let's see, let's see.
♪ Taca, taca... ♪
What's going on?
Well?
Where is Molina?
Professor Molina!
Could you tell me what my manuals
are doing on the floor?
Let me explain, professor Molina,
so you can get it through your head.
The Manuals to Success
in this institution are sacred.
And just like with food, with my manuals,
you can't play around, okay?
Eh, Principal?
We were not playing with your manuals.
On the contrary,
the professor was teaching us
- how to build on your words.
- Build?
This is building, professor?
No, I mean, it could be a new
teaching method that I'm unaware of.
Look, I can assure you that...
My students know the manual
inside out by the heart.
Yes.
Excuse me, principal,
but I bet our class knows your manual
better than any other class.
Exactly. We know it by heart.
Oh, really?
Ah, well, is that right?
Well, I'm all ears!
Romario, page six.
"Open your hands,
and you'll find what you need."
Amalia, page 30.
"The wait may bring fruit,
but perseverance brings success."
Wow. Oh.
Minerva, Mariana, Mona.
Seventy-six, four, fourteen.
"Everything has an end until it's gone."
Very good.
"If you missed your train,
build your own locomotive."
"Break your limits
and pick up the pieces."
Excellent, how nice!
Well, professor, have you already
memorized the manual too?
Absolutely.
And what impressed me
the most was on page 224.
Page 224.
Where it says...
"Succeed, succeed, succeed."
The only thing I hope, professor,
is that at the end of the class,
all my manuals will be returned
to where they were and where they belong,
which is in the library
where it says, "Fundamental..."
"Books."
Guys.
Guys, there is something important
you need to know.
There are two types of people
in this world.
Those who build bridges
and those who build walls.
It's not the same
to be standing on one side of a bridge,
knowing you can get to the other side.
With standing...
behind a wall.
Okay?
I am not going to tell you what to do.
It's up to you to decide
what kind of person you want to be.
I'm so sorry.
I completely forgot. Roxana wanted...
To give you a makeover.
Tell me all about it.
I'm sure you had a great time.
Not so much, you know?
Admit it. You're happy.
It's okay.
It's a pity you no longer
have time to make music together.
Don't say that, Lala.
I can't live without you and Latina.
Give me another chance.
I promise it won't happen again.
Shall we rehearse after school?
I want to finish the song
we started writing.
Come on.
Speaking of the song.
- Let's hear.
- The arrangements I've been working on.
Why didn't you tell me?
Why didn't you tell me, Roma?
Come. Come, come.
So you're the one
who ratted us out to Kramer.
- No, no, no. It wasn't me.
- Look.
This was before Martina joined the Agudos.
Panchito, you were never an option.
Look, Panchito, Kramer already
had everything planned out.
He had his cards
laid on the table long before.
Think about it, buddy. Think about it.
I know exactly what I want.
And I'm going to get it.
See?
That's what's wrong with this school.
Nobody wants to change.
Well, some of us do.
I'm going to college next year,
and I thought I'd leave this school
without taking one valuable class.
But you know what?
You proved me wrong.
Here.
What is this?
Our lyrics.
"The brave befriend fear.
Cowards fight against it."
Yes.
Oh, wow.
It's what you wanted, right?
Thanks, Dad.
It's beautiful. Look, it has a propeller.
The fuselage. Wings.
Everything. Look, even the cards.
That's the fuel that provides power
to the rocket.
- Do you like it?
- Yes.
But, dad, aren't astronauts afraid?
Of course, they are afraid.
The unknown is frightening.
But what if they can't come back?
One always finds its way back.
Well, let's attach its fins.
We have to take off soon, captain.
How are you, Fernando?
I wanted to ask you about Amaranto Molina,
the professor you sent us.
No, no, no. There is no problem.
No, no, no. No complaints.
No complaints at all.
In fact, he's a wonderful man, isn't he?
Well, unconventional, a bit eccentric.
What? Don't you have other information?
No, no problem.
No, no. I guess you've known
each other for a while, haven't you?
Let me ask you, Fernando.
How long has he been working for you?
Two days?
Okay.
Guys, have you decided
what you'll do with the wall?
Pablo, music.
Well, now...
Let's pick them up
and take them to the library.
No! No, no.
Uh, Mr. Kramer?
Professor Molina.
I also had one of these.
I was once a hippie like you.
Look, be careful.
Be careful, professor, because...
You're losing air in your tire.
So you can see, professor,
that in this institution,
we care for the safety of our staff.
Thank you, Mr. Kramer.
Excuse me, I would be happy
to help you if you have a low tire.
- I have a tire gauge, I can help you.
- No, it won't be necessary.
Thank you. It's not necessary.
Do we know each other, professor?
Uh...
I don't think so.
ULTRANOVA SCHOOL SUCCESS MANUAL
"SUCCEED, SUCCEED, SUCCEED"
"IF YOU DON'T FIND SUCCESS IT IS
BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT LOOKING FOR IT"
"EVERYTHING HAS AN END UNTIL IT FINISHES"
"WHEN PATHS CLOSE,
OPPORTUNITIES WILL OPEN"
"BREAK YOUR LIMITS,
BUT PICK UP THE PIECES"
"PATIENCE BRINGS RESULTS,
BUT PERSEVERANCE BRINGS SUCCESS"
"SHOW BUSINESS DOESN'T WAIT,
AND THE WAITING BUSINESS DOESN'T SHOW"
"IF YOU MISS A TRAIN,
START BUILDING A TRAIN ENGINE"
"OPEN UP YOUR HANDS,
AND YOU WILL FIND WHAT YOU NEED"
"IF I WANT IT, I CAN DO IT,
AND IF I CAN DO IT, I WANT MORE"
ALL CHARACTERS AND EVENTS
IN THIS SERIES ARE FICTIONAL
ANY SIMILARITIES WITH PEOPLE
DEAD OR ALIVE ARE COINCIDENCES.