Title: Whale Store XOXO (คุณวาฬร้านชำ) – Episode 3 (2025) | English Subtitlesbr br “Whale Store XOXO” (2025) is a Thai Girls’ Love (GL) romance series, adapted from the novel *The Whale Store (คุณวาฬร้านชำ)* by Snow Leopard. Produced by GMMTV in collaboration with Chamade Film.br br **Year:** 2025 br **Country Language:** Thailand Thai (English Subtitles) br **Genre:** GL, Romance, Drama, Slice-of-life, Feel-good with romantic tension br **Episodes Total:** 10 episodes (Season 1) br **Runtime (Episode 3):** ~49 minutesbr br **Main Cast:** br - Pansa Vosbein (Milk) as Wanbr - Pattranite Limpatiyakorn (Love) as Maewnam br - Wanwimol Jaenasavamethee (June)br - Nannaphas Loetnamchoetsakun (Mewnich) br - Other supporting cast: Kanyarat Ruangrung, Prariyapit Yu, Supoj Pongpancharoen etc.br br **What Happens in Episode 3 Key Hook Points:** br - Wan learns that Maewnam isn’t a student but a university professor, which surprises her.br - A rain scene leads to a sweet moment: Wan gives Maewnam towel, they share a close moment under one. Eyes lock, hearts race, romantic tension builds.br - Wan catches Maewnam’s scent next morning — emotional trigger, butterfly-effects.br - Maewnam’s friends tease her about love; help her flirt; ice logistics used as excuse to get closer to Wan. br - Wan finds money missing from cash box; Maewnam helps set up CCTV; misunderstanding with community over theft; Wan feels shame.br - Maewnam gifts Wan an embroidered towel, small gestures → emotional connection. Wan’s heart flutters. br - Climax: Maewnam says “I like you” to Wan; Wan hugs Maewnam; Wan leans in and **kisses** Maewnam. A big moment of confession and intimacy. br br **Why Watch Episode 3?** br - Because Episode 3 has the first big romantic payoff: first kiss. br - Emotional growth: Wan’s feelings become clearer; Maewnam’s more open. br - Tension + vulnerability: community pressures, business struggles still present. br - Beautiful small gestures, sweet romance with realistic obstacles.