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By Suwitcha Chaiyong, Photos by Varuth Hirunyatheb

Bell and Preaw share romantic revelations

That feeling of love in the air is a sure sign that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Some couples might show their love for each other with a romantic candlelit dinner or by gorging on chocolates. Some may be thinking about sending flowers to a secret crush. Others might just spend the day listening to their favourite love songs.

There are two romantic singers from Nueng Narongvit’s DIY project who, judging by the hit love songs they’ve recorded, should know all about the ups and downs of amour.

• Did you know •

According to tradition, giving somebody a red tulip on Valentine’s Day is a declaration of love.

Supol Phuasirirak (Bell) is a 26-year-old singer who wrote his chart topping hit, “Tha Hak Lok Nee Mai Mee (If the World Doesn’t Have),” for his ex-girlfriend’s birthday. Bell takes relationships very seriously.

Kanitkul Netbute (Preaw), 24, is optimistic about love, as you can probably tell from her hit song “Khob Jai Na (Thank You).” Preaw is so charming that she once had five different guys ask her out at the same Valentine’s Day dinner.

To help you gear up for Valentine’s Day, Student Weekly recently sat down for a chat with Bell and Preaw. We got their expert opinions on everything from puppy love to broken hearts.

Student Weekly: Let’s start with puppy love. Who first stirred your interest?

Bell: She was a cute classmate I met at an English language school during summer break, when I was in the fourth grade.

I liked her appearance and personality, but we never spoke to each other. It was the first time that I really liked a girl, and I looked forward to seeing her in class every day.

Preaw: My first love was a senior at my high school. Our love story was like a soap drama because at first we didn’t like each other at all.

We became friends after he called me at home and asked me to buy him a fish. After that, he kept calling me and later asked me to be his girlfriend.

Student Weekly: What do you think of student romance?

Bell: Love is always good. I don’t fall in love easily, and it can be difficult for two people to fall in love with each other. So when it happens, go for it, but don’t do anything inappropriate.

Preaw: I think it’s good, too. It’s good to know somebody and become part of his family. I still keep in touch with my first boyfriend’s parents, even though he and I broke up.

Student Weekly: How about having a gig?

Bell: It’s OK to date a few girls before you commit to somebody, but if you have a girlfriend, you shouldn’t have a gig. I’ve never had one. I only date one person at a time.

Preaw: I don’t like the idea of having a gig. In any case, you could never be sure how many other girlfriends he has.

Student Weekly: What do you do when you have a crush on somebody?

Bell: I just let it go until there’s a chance to get to know her. I never walk straight up and talk to a girl who isn’t an acquaintance.

Preaw: I’ve never had a crush on any guy — except for Johnny Depp!

Student Weekly: Is Valentine’s Day a good time to confess your feelings for somebody?

Bell: You should just let your feelings lead the way. Whenever you feel you have to say it, just do it.

Preaw: I don’t think you should wait for Valentine’s Day. You can confess a crush any time.

Student Weekly: Is Valentine’s Day important for you?

Bell: Not really. Some people expect to be treated nicely and receive perfect gifts on Valentine’s Day. But there are 364 other days in the year that are just as important.

Preaw: I don’t pay much attention to it, but I always spend time with my mom and my boyfriend, if I have one.

Student Weekly: Do you have any ideas on how to mend a broken heart?

Bell: Only time can cure a broken heart. Having a new girlfriend would probably help, but it usually takes a while before I can move on.

Preaw: Actually, I think Bell still has a broken heart. [Laughs.]

I like to listen to sad songs and cry. That always makes me feel better. Sometimes my mom cheers me up by taking me to the beach or for a trip overseas.

Flowers and location courtesy of Booskorn Flower at 50 GMM Grammy Place on Asoke Road. Phone 02 665 9929.

	gorge (v): to eat a lot of something, until you are full crush (n): someone that you secretly have a strong feeling of love for, that may not last very long amour (n): love; a love affair optimistic (adj): expecting good things to happen or something to be successful charming (adj): very pleasant or attractive puppy love (n): feelings of love that a young person has and that adults do not think is very serious commit (v): to be completely loyal to one person acquaintance (n): a person that you know but who is not a close friend mend (v): to repair something that has been damaged or broken IDIOMS ups and downs: the mixture of good and bad things in a particular situation keep in touch: to stay in contact on friendly terms with somebody move on: to forget about problems from your past and get on with your life