Memoir of Rati

Rati accompanies his father to Siam, where he will serve as his interpreter. While there, he meets Thee, whom he initially mistakes for a commoner.

After first meeting one another, Theerathon and Rati feel an immediate connection and begin spending time together. Talk of their recent closeness soon reaches the ears of Thee's grandmother Nareerat who pushes to have him married.

Because of their clashing class statuses, Rati, the son of a commoner, contemplates distancing himself from high-status Thee. When Rati begins showing Thee indifference, Thee's hurt. He knows well that he cannot choose who to love.

Rati draws the attention of Prince Krom after he cleverly deals with Prince Ruj's harassment during the French lesson. Dech challenges Mek to a boxing rematch.

Thee and Rati discuss the rumors about Thee's sexuality. Dech offers to teach Mek French in exchange for Muay Thai lessons.

For the Loi Prateep festival, Thee invites Rati to float lanterns with him, forbidding him from going with anyone else. However, Thee has been ordered to take Pha. Rati keeps his promise and waits for Thee at the pier.

For his work, Rati is given an elevated title and Thee is hopeful for their future together. However, his father is making arrangements for Thee's marriage to Yingpa.