This was one of Shy’s many “quotable quotes”. Now that Shy was no longer seen as “the enemy”, the girls were willingly opening up to her. As Beauty observed, “Ang lalim mong magsalita. Naiintindihan mo ang lahat dito.” Shy did not mince words, but the housemates have slowly accepted her as one of their own. Even Nikki was willing to take the frank commentaries of the House Player in good faith. Shy was really concerned with how Nikki was acting towards Josef, worried that the In Chick may be projecting a negative image for herself and was also disregarding the pain she was inflicting on their respective partners outside. She did not mean to be judgmental, but was very firm in her principles towards the issue. Nikki explained that when she finds something that makes her happy, she doesn’t want to let go anymore. She was scared of being alone, especially now that she’d be entering college. Shy reminded her that she was never really alone. Having a boyfriend was not the be all and end all of things. She didn’t insist her stand, but reminded Nikki that she had to decide and had to acknowledge where she stood. Though Nikki did not give in at once, Beauty told Shy to let her be, and trust that Nikki knew what she was doing, especially after Shy’s insights. Rona, who was an NBSB (no boyfriend since birth), gamely joined in the conversation and asked Shy about relationships. Shy equated boyfriends to shirts, easily disposed of when you grow tired of them or want a new one. “Hindi mo masasabi na ‘yung first mo, last na. Magsasawa ka, maghahanap ng iba. Parang… hindi pwedeng lagging adobo, nakakasawa.” Rona remained idealistic and wanted her first to be her last. Contrary to her statements, Shy claimed that when she was in a relationship, she was very faithful to her boyfriend. In fact, she still wore the ring given by her ex-boyfriend on her left hand. But when she’s single, “2 hours ka lang, kasi may kasunod pa!”
“Paano ka mag-ggrow kung puro walang kwenta iniisip mo?” Brutally frank, Shy dispensed advice to Beauty. She even suggested “The Purpose Driven Life” as a good read (though she couldn’t leave her copy with them, since it was given by someone dear). She called Beauty’s attention to her constant screaming, telling her that it was unbecoming. Beauty recalled all her sacrifices in being a housemate: no cigarettes, covering up for baths, and proper dressing, among others. She also felt she lacked something, that something was out of whack in her personality. Despite these, she was happy being inside Kuya’s house, and shared this with Shy. It wasn’t the first time that Shy expressed the intention to leave, but Beauty stopped her. “I’ll do anything for you to stay one more week.” Beauty believed that being bored and unhappy –Shy’s reasons—weren’t enough to quit. Beauty wanted Shy to experience living in the PBB house, and assured the House Player that, wise as she may be, she still had many things to learn.
Meanwhile, the boys were having fun re-enacting the crab challenge as they goofed around by the pool. Ejay lamented on the supposed German style of courtship, which was via text and the net. They also compared haircuts, as Kuya had their hair fixed. Later, all gathered in the sala to watch Ejay and Val on TV. Val was having her haircut and Ejay, a massage. The catch was, Ejay thought Val was the once massaging him as the Dazzling Doll commented as if she were. Afterwards, Ejay was all red when he heard the comments of the others. The night before evictions… is this another calm before the storm?
