Ep 2. Apologies

In Girl From Nowhere season 1 episode 2, titled "Apologies," the viewers are introduced to a new school, Nadao Bangkok High School. The episode starts with a news report showcasing the latest trend among the students - a game called "Apologize with Flowers." The game involves bullying a particular student and then later apologizing by giving them flowers, as a way of absolving themselves of their wrongdoing. The protagonist, Nanno, narrates the story - she reveals her identity as a transfer student, and that she plans to make Nadao Bangkok High School a better place.

The episode revolves around two storylines that intersect towards the end. The first involves the class president, Pang. Pang appears to be an ideal student - she is the class leader, has excellent grades, and is loved by her peers and teachers alike. However, we see a different side of her at home. Her family is struggling with debt, and instead of asking her parents for money, she has been scheming her way through school to get what she wants. Pang's role in the episode is to teach the viewers that nothing is as it seems, and that it is necessary to look beyond appearances.

The second storyline involves a group of girls who are part of the "Apologize with Flowers" game. One of the girls, Ice, becomes the target of the game, and her peers start bullying her. Her best friend, May, initially stands up for her, but when the bullying gets intense, she succumbs to the pressure and joins in. Nanno tries to intervene and bring justice to Ice. She poses as a flower delivery woman and delivers a bouquet of black dahlias to May during class. The group recognizes the dahlias, which is a flower symbolizing betrayal and in some cultures signifies death. Nanno leaves a note pitting the girls against each other, making it unclear who sent the flowers. The girls start accusing one another, and the circle of trust begins to break.

As the episode progresses, we see the two storylines converge in a surprising twist. In a bid to solve her financial woes, Pang has been embezzling funds from the school's social club. When Nanno comes to know about her malfeasance, she turns the tables on her and coerces her into using her ill-gotten gains to help Ice's family pay for their rent. In the end, Pang is caught, and she is forced to take responsibility for her actions. Meanwhile, Ice's family is saved from being evicted, and May realizes her mistakes and apologizes to Ice.

"Apologies" teaches us lessons on trust, identity, and appearances. It highlights the dark side of school life, where bullies lurk in the shadows, and the innocent become victims. It also shows that sometimes people are not what they seem and that digging beneath the surface reveals the truth. The episode's conclusion is satisfying, and justice is served. Girl From Nowhere season 1 episode 2 is a compelling, thought-provoking episode that leaves viewers with a lot to ponder.