-On this particular trek into the wild, we visit Nicole.

Her Latin name, "The single bitch romanticus," is a calculated opponent to her potential mates.

As in any mating ritual, Nicole must look presentable to attract the opposite sex.

Because Nicole desires a mate for life, she must bring her A-game to "get a player to commit."

A playful touch of the jewelry is important.

Human males are attracted to shiny objects.

-For Gabe?

-Thank you.

-She is ready to strike.

-Oh, man.

You all right?

-I'm fine.

I'm fine.

-Cool.

-What are you watching?

-Oh, just a Fortnite thing.

-She starts to reconsider her advances.

-Yeah, I'm just watching because my little brother plays.

It's a way for us to spend time together, you know?

-Her prowl resumes.

-It's Gabe, right?

I heard the barista say it.

-Yeah.

-I'm Nicole.

[music] -How old's your little brother?

-Huh?

-Unfortunately, she fails to seal the deal.

Foiled once again by objects shinier than she.

-You're going to spill it.

-I'm not going to spill it.

-You're going to spill it.

-I'm not going to spill it.

-Licking her wounds, Nicole returns to her pack.

-Didn't go well?

-Going to a coffee shop for the sole purpose of meeting guys is a new level of sad.

How am I supposed to meet anybody now that we've graduated?

-You're supposed to be looking for a job.

But beyond that, you know what I'm going to say about guys?

You got to get on the apps.

-You got to get on the apps.

I'm not getting on the apps.

-Then let's go out.

We can go to clubs.

-No clubs.

I'm supposed to meet my soulmate while he's wasted and grinding up on me?

-She's got a point.

-It could happen.

-Okay.

Honestly, maybe your expectations are a little too high.

I think it's super sweet that you're such a romantic, but-- -But are you still trying to force meet cutes instead of just talking to a guy?

-I pretended to trip over his table so he would help me out.

-Have you ever thought of just asking a guy out instead of waiting for him to do it?

-Instead of just giving him the googly eyes, you can walk up and ask him.

-Wait, what was that?

-The googly eyes.

The googly eyes where she trips and falls over his table.

-Fine, but I need my wing woman.

-I told you were going to spill that.

-You [?]

into me.

You knew I was holding it.

-With this new pack hunting approach, Nicole readies herself for another mating attempt.

As the trio stalks their prey, there is a narrowing process known as mate choice.

-Pass.

-Basically, they have to filter out all the uglies.

-Geez, [?

], be nice.

-He looks like a muppet.

-Oh, he seems nice.

-He looks like he would talk to your hoo-ha before going down on you.

You know what I mean?

-Like, talking into a microphone?

-Yes.

-I'm still going to go for it.

-I would.

-I would -Oftentimes, males will use canine companions to attract females, a form of deception that makes a male seem more charming than he actually is.

-Your dog is so cute.

What's their name?

-Oh, that's a big one.

Look that.

-Oh my God.

[music] -Superior intelligence can be of great quality in a mate.

-Chess is such an interesting game.

So much technique and strategy.

I have my own set.

The pieces have little magnets so that I don't lose them.

-That is, if you can get their attention.

-You know, you're both so entranced in the game.

I'll leave you to it.

ç an8Ñ-[Russian language] What was that about?

ç an8Ñ-[Russian language] I have no idea.

[music] -Are you tired?

Because you've been running through my mind all day.

-As Nicole's situation worsens, concerns grow about her developing into the female incel, or femcel.

-Are you okay?

-How do you like to be flirted with?

Because I'm tired of trying to figure it out, so just tell me what I have to do to get your attention.

-I mean, what you're doing right now is pretty good.

A lot of guys are probably intimidated by you.

-Oh.

-No, it's not a bad thing.

It shouldn't be, but some guys are insecure like that.

I think it's hot.

-I'm Nicole.

-Jake.

Nicole, do I have to ask you out on a date or do you want to take the lead on that too?

-How does Friday sound?

-Success.

Nicole moves on to the next stage of mating, pair bonding.

We happen upon the interested parties mid-bond.

Observe the male.

Colloquially known as peacocking, he overdresses to impress his female.

-You look really nice, by the way.

-Oh, thank you.

And you look great too.

I love that necklace.

-Oh, it's a chain.

-Oh, right.

Sorry.

Chain.

-Yeah.

What's next for you now that you've graduated?

-Oh.

Well, I'm on the job hunt right now.

The dream is to work for a nonprofit.

Just something to make the world a better place.

I've always thought if you can help other people, why wouldn't you?

-I'm thinking about becoming a rapper.

-Oh?

-The male flaunts his car, known as a sexual ornament, used to increase attractiveness and boost his already high ego.

-This is me.

I had a good time tonight.

-Yeah, me too.

-You're on birth control, right?

-What did you just ask me?

-See, I'm not really a condom guy.

-You want to- in the backseat of your car?

-Yeah.

I just assumed you'd put out.

You seem so desperate asking guys out the way that you were.

-Apparently, the male counterpart has only been interested in sexual selection.

-I thought this was a real date.

-Yeah, sure.

Oh, God.

I've got to get back in the apps.

-Asshole.

-In response to her mate rejection, Nicole recuperates and self-soothes.

-Hey.

-Hey.

How's your porn?

-I'm only 200 pages away from the sex.

-Sounds worth it.

-I'm sorry your date went so bad.

-I thought he really liked me.

-Did you like him?

-Well, yeah.

He seemed like the type of guy who wouldn't complain about picking me up from the airport.

-Did he actually seem like that or did you just want him to be like that?

-I don't know.

Maybe I just wanted him to be like that.

It was so bad.

I had to Uber, because he left me there.

-[laughs] -That is not funny.

-It is.

It's funny.

-It's funny.

-Well, I'm glad you can laugh about it.

-That sucks, though.

I'm sorry that happened.

-That does suck.

-It's okay.

-While Nicole has thankfully avoided the mate, Jake, she realizes an adaptation must occur in her mating approach.

-Here you go.

Damn, girl, you're looking good tonight.

Hey, I'm off in 30 minutes in case you want to-- Wait, what are you doing later?

-Having learned that a male cannot be who she wants him to be, Nicole isn't trying to force mating encounters anymore.

-I was picturing how cute our babies would be, so I shut it down.

It'll happen when it happens.

-Who are you?

-Wait, do you feel all right?

-Who is this in our house right now.

-Guys, I'm fine.

-I feel like I'm in Twilight Zone.

-I am so proud of you.

-Thank you.

-Ending her mating season by choice, Nicole focuses on herself, too, girl boss, and slay.

After all, platonic mates are the most valuable to have.

[singing] -Becoming a respected member of a pack, he's important to any [?]

-Hi, I'm Daniel from IT.

You needed some help with your computer?

-Oh, yeah.

I'm Nicole.

Nice to meet you.

-Oh, I know.

I actually saw your presentation earlier, and it was really impressive.

-Oh, thank you.

Oh, yeah.

Since the presentation, every time I try to go on this guy, it freezes like-- Sorry.

-Sorry.

Do you mind?

-What's this?

There's a familiar twinkle in Nicole's eyes.

-There you go.

-Thank you.

-Was there anything else?

-No, but do you have a business card or anything in case I need you for IT stuff?

-I'm right down the hall.

-Do you want to get a drink after work today?

-A drink?

Can we get ice cream instead?

-I think it's safe to say that this will be Nicole's final hunt.

[closing music]