Warning: This story contains violence, blood, gore and inappropriate language.

PROLOGUE:

A SECOND CHANCE

INT. TOKYO-MORNING

(A fourteen year old boy is walking down the street, on his way to school. Headphones strapped over his head and a duffle bag at his side. He has long dark hair and a black eye. His headphones are playing Heavy Metal at the highest volume setting. He is looking down at the ground as he walks forward, not paying attention to the world around him. He doesn’t want to be a part of this world and has therefore escaped into his own fantasy. Earlier that morning he woke up for school, just like any other day.)

INT. THE BOY’S ROOM

(The boy sits up from his bed and shuts off his annoying alarm. He rubs his eyes and then walks out of his room and goes into the bathroom. He eventually finishes getting ready and leaves the bathroom, going to his room to get changed. His little brother, who is 7 years old walks into the bathroom, behind him, still half asleep.)

Little brother: Good morning, Yoshiro!

Yoshiro: Morning, Jiro.

(Yoshiro ruffles Jiro’s hair, as he walks by. Yoshiro walks into his room and gets dressed in his school uniform. He gathers up his text books and puts them into his duffle bag. He hears yelling, outside his room and hurries out to see what could be wrong. Much to his anger he sees his father yelling at his little brother, as usual. His father is holding, his brother’s report card.)

Father: Jiro, you need to get your grades up! You don’t have a single A and most of your grades are D’s and C’s!

Jiro: I’m trying, but I don’t understand it! You won’t help me!

Father: Don’t talk back, Jiro! This is your own fault! Don’t blame others for your shortcomings! Maybe, if you spent less time playing with those stupid dolls and more time studying, you would do better!

(Tears pour out of Jiro’s eyes.)

Father: Knock it off!

(Yoshiro grabs his dad’s shoulder and turns him around.)

Yoshiro: Dad, stop, he’s trying. Maybe, if you’d help him, once in a while…

Father: Was I talking to you, Yoshiro? This conversation had nothing to do with you.

Yoshiro: Dad, you’re making him cry! He’s only seven!

(Suddenly, Yoshiro falls to the ground, feeling the pain of his father’s fist against his eye.)

Father: Get up and get to school, now.

(Jiro tries to hold back his tears, as Yoshiro gets up and, angrily, walks past his father. You’d think he would’ve known better than to talk back to his father, as this was not the first time his father had hit him. But, he cares far too much for his brother and didn’t think about his well-being at the time. As he walks down stairs he sees many empty beer bottles, lying around to his dad’s favorite chair. Tears fill up the bottom of his eyes, but he rubs his eyes and exits his house. He pulls his CD player out of his duffle bag and puts on his headphones. He makes his way down the street, hoping that his brother doesn’t suffer the same punishment he had to endure. Suddenly, on the nearby bridge above him, a group of thugs begin a small gang war.)

Thug: I’ll teach you to mess with me, you son of a bitch!

(The thugs pull out guns and begin firing at one another. They run across the bridge and make their way down to the streets, Yoshiro is walking along. Yoshiro notices none of this, over his headphones. One of the thugs runs up behind Yoshiro, as another thug is chasing after him, firing at him. He quickly dives to the side and a stray bullet pierces the back of Yoshiro’s skull. The bullet passes through the other side and he falls forward, dying. The thugs continue on, as if nothing had happened. Just before blacking out Yoshiro pictures his brother, the one person he had to live for.)

LOL Sorry, I've been busy with this story. Don't worry I'll finish Eva, too.

 

Awesome .. Im now quota AGAIN .FUUUUU quota .. U KNOW DRILL

Oh shit, things are now getting complicated! Now i wonder what Jiro and Yukiro want to ask Takao. I hope Yoshiro will be able to balance both "lives". Things aren't gonna be easy for him anytime soon. I can feel it!

CHAPTER 17:

 

 

INT. JIRO’S APARTMENT

 

(Jiro and Takao enter the apartment. Jiro heads into the kitchen.)

Jiro: You want anything to drink?

 

Takao: Sure, what do you got?

 

Jiro: Uh…

 

 

 

(Jiro opens the refrigerator and takes a moment to glance inside.)

Jiro: …milk, root beer, orange soda, water, and apple juice.

 

Takao: Orange soda, I guess.

 

Jiro: You have a lot in common, with my brother, you know.

 

Takao: Oh really? Like what?

 

 

 

(Jiro walks over and tosses him the orange soda.)

Jiro: You eat the same food, drink the same drinks, like the same things. It’s just kind of funny.

 

 

 

(Jiro opens his root beer, takes a sip, and then walks into the other room. Takao follows him into the other room. Jiro turns on the TV and sits down on the couch, drinking his root beer. Takao takes a look around the living room. He sees a shelf, with an extensive anime collection. He hurries over and checks it out.)

Jiro: Oh, you like anime, huh?

 

Takao: Hell yeah!

 

Jiro: What’s your favorite anime?

 

Takao: Bobobo-Bo Bo-bobo!

 

 

 

(Takao pulls the first season of that anime off of the shelf and flips it over, reading the back.)

Jiro: That’s some old school shit right there! Pop it in and let’s watch some!

 

 

 

(Takao gets up and puts the DVD in the DVD player. He hurries over to the couch and sits down, eagerly awaiting this SHITTY anime. Yes, that is my opinion and you can’t tell me otherwise. )

Bobobo: Hahaha! I got you!

 

Enemy: What are you talking about?! I punched you in the stomach!

 

Bobobo: On the contrary, my stomach clearly enveloped your fist!

 

 

 

(Takao and Jiro laugh at the stupidity of this anime. But, eventually their time runs out and Jiro must head to class.)

Jiro: Alright, that’s enough for one day. Besides, I got to get to class, soon.

 

Takao: Same here.

 

Jiro: Hey, Yuriko has a friend that she hasn’t seen since Elementary school and she’s gonna be in town this weekend. If you’d be cool with it, we could go on a double date?

 

Takao: Uh, sure! But, why’d you ask me, you barely know me? Why wouldn’t you just ask Goro or Honda?

 

Jiro: Dude, they’re totally gay for each other. Haha! They’re just too far in the closet to admit it. That would be disrespectful of me to ask one of them, knowing that. Besides, just because I just met you doesn’t mean we shouldn’t hang out more and actually get to know each other and become better friends.

 

Takao: True that.

 

Jiro: I’ll let you know the plans in Physics on Friday. We’re probably gonna go see the new Johnny Depp movie on Saturday.

 

Takao: Sounds cool, I’ll be there.

 

Jiro: Alright, man, see ya around.

 

 

 

(Takao heads out the door and makes his way to his Calculus class.)

INT. TAKAO’S CALCULUS CLASS-EVENING

 

(Takao walks into the classroom and sits down in the middle of the class. He looks around at the rest of the class. The professor walks in and sets her briefcase on the desk.)

Professor: Alright, class. Open your book to Chapter 7 and let’s get started.

 

 

 

(The students pull their books out and open them up. Takao opens up his book and then stares at the professor, as she begins the lecture. Suddenly, but not surprisingly, two demons step into the room. A Goth student, sitting in the back of the classroom, somehow sees the demons and freaks out. He looks around the classroom, astounded that no one in the class appears to notice. Takao sighs and leans forward, so that way he won’t fall out of his seat. Yoshiro leaps out of Takao’s body and confronts the demons. The Goth student’s jaw drops, completely stunned by what is going on. Yoshiro punches one of the demons in the stomach, sending him through the nearest wall. The professor continues her lecture and the rest of the class continues to listen, all except for the one Goth student in the back of the class. Yoshiro leaps at the other demon and kicks him toward this student. The freaked out student, leaps out of his seat and lets out a nervous shriek, startling the class. The professor and all of the students, except for Takao, turn around and look at this one student. He is huddled in the fetal position on the floor of the classroom.)

Professor: Jimmy, what’s wrong?

 

Jimmy: None of you saw that?!

 

Professor: Saw what?

 

Jimmy: Th-I-What… Never mind…

 

 

 

(The professor turns back around and continues the lecture. Jimmy gets up and sits back down in his seat. The previously kicked demon glides through the wall and phases through Jimmy, causing him to wet his pants. He looks down at his lap and face palms.)

Jimmy: F*** my life…

 

 

 

(Yoshiro catches this demon by his face and sends him back to Hell. The other demon rushes in and Yoshiro sends him back, as well. Yoshiro leaps back into Takao’s body and sits up, returning to his studies.)

EXT. CALCULUS CLASSROOM

 

(Takao strolls out of the classroom, closely followed by Jimmy.)

Jimmy: What the f*** was that all about?!

 

Takao: Huh? Are you talking to me?

 

Jimmy: Of course I’m talking to you! I can see ghosts! I’m not crazy, I saw this perverted old man looking up woman’s skirts one time and no one saw him! He had to be a ghost! What are you like him?!

 

Takao: I don’t know what you’re talking about, dude.

 

 

 

(Takao turns and walks away. Ronin walks up and begins talking to Takao. A demon rushes up and without even looking, Ronin grabs a hold of its face and sends it back to Hell. Jimmy freaks out and swings his arms in their direction, trying to catch people’s attention, but no one notices. Ronin and Takao walk away, laughing.)

Edited June 23, 201213 yr by Ertyx

Jimmy probably thinks hes going crazy .Ha!

Jimmy probably thinks hes going crazy .Ha!

 

lol I had actually gotten the idea to include a side character that could see everything going on, from a friend. I told him about the story and he thought that it would be great for comedy and I agreed with him. lol

 

Also, I wasted my spare time making this schedule. lol For those of you interested, these are the schedules of our main characters:

 

 

Jiro’s Schedule

Monday: Physics: 9:30-11

Tuesday: Physics: 9:30-11 Psychology: 3:45-5:15 Visual Arts 101: 5:45-7:15

Wednesday: Physics: 9:30-11 Sociology: 6-7:30

Thursday: Repeat of Tuesday

Friday: Repeat of Wednesday

 

Takao’s Schedule

Monday: Physics: 9:30-11

Tuesday: Physics: 9:30-11 Creative Writing: 4:45-6:15

Wednesday: Physics: 9:30-11 Calculus: 6:45-8:15

Thursday: Repeat of Tuesday

Friday: Repeat of Wednesday

 

Yuriko’s Schedule

Monday: Physics: 9:30-11

Tuesday: Physics: 9:30-11 Advanced Culinary Studies: 3:30-5 Visual Arts 101: 5:45-7:15

Wednesday: Physics: 9:30-11 Japanese History: 12:15-1:45

Thursday: Repeat of Tuesday

Friday: Repeat of Wednesday

 

Honda’s Schedule

Monday: Physics: 9:30-11

Tuesday: Physics: 9:30-11 Advanced Music Appreciation: 3:45-5:15

Wednesday: Physics: 9:30-11 Japanese History: 2:15-3:45

Thursday: Repeat of Tuesday

Friday: Repeat of Wednesday

 

Goro’s Schedule

 

 

REPEAT OF HONDA’S

 

 

 

 

 

Ronin’s Shedule

Monday: Drink and watch porn: Midnight to Noon*

Tuesday: Repeat of Monday*

Wednesday: Repeat of Monday*

Thursday: Repeat of Monday*

Friday: Repeat of Monday*

*Allow allotted time for the occasional and surprising demon fighting

Edited June 23, 201213 yr by Ertyx

Yeah it was a good idea

Who loves orange soda? I DO, I DO, I DO-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Who loves orange soda? I DO, I DO, I DO-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

 

What a coincidence ! So do i

Who loves orange soda? I DO, I DO, I DO-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

 

LOL That was not even meant to be a reference and it ended up being one anyway.

CHAPTER 18:

 

 

Ronin: Some people are just born with the gift, I guess.

 

(Takao disappears and Yoshiro appears in his place.)

Yoshiro: You don’t know what causes it?

 

Ronin: Why would I? It’s not like I know every damn thing there is to know in the world. Some people can just see us. I guess they’re born with it, or something. I don’t f***ing know. It doesn’t matter, anyway. It’s not like they can prove it to anyone else. Even if they could, what would they do, kill us? Hahahahahaha! I crack myself up, sometimes.

 

Yoshiro: Why’d you come here? Did you need my help with something?

 

Ronin: Hey, you’re a smart guy. You catch on quick! I want you to hold on to my weapons arsenal for a little while. For whatever reason, Hell’s army has become more active in trying to catch me. I don’t know why, but I blame you. So, you need to do me this favor, so that I can forgive you.

 

 

(Ronin hands Yoshiro his weapon carrying device.)

Yoshiro: You actually trust me with this?

 

Ronin: Of course. Well, plus, you know. You’re kind of the only one I can trust, besides myself. But, with my recent increase in surprise demon fights, I realize that they could steal my weapons and leave me at a horrible disadvantage. So, for now I’ll just hold on to my gloves and Soul Gun. You take the rest and transfer it to the device that I gave you.

 

 

(Yoshiro pulls out his device and transfers all of the weapons, except for the gun. He hands the nearly empty device back to Ronin.)

Ronin: You let me know if the demons begin to overwhelm you. I don’t want you screwing up and losing all my weapons, you hear me?

 

Yoshiro: Yeah, I hear you.

 

Ronin: Good. I’ll let you know when I think that the demons numbers have died down.

 

 

(Ronin leaps onto the rooftop of the nearest building and rushes off. Yoshiro puts his device into his pocket.)

EXT. PHYSICS CLASSROOM-MORNING

 

(Jiro, Takao, Yuriko, Goro, and Honda all exit the classroom.)

Goro: See ya.

 

Honda: Later, guys.

 

 

(Honda and Goro hurry off to go do, whatever it is they do.)

Yuriko: Takao, I just want to thank you in advance for agreeing to go on this double date with us!

 

Takao: Oh, no problem! I’m looking forward to it.

 

Jiro: Alright, we’re going to dinner at Olive Garden, before we go to the movies. Just meet us there at 6:00 tomorrow night. Sound good?

 

Takao: Sounds good.

 

Jiro: Alright, man. Hey, again, thanks a lot!

 

Takao: Alright, I will see you tomorrow!

 

 

(Jiro and Yuriko walk off, hand in hand.)

INT. OLIVE GARDEN-EVENING

 

(Takao walks inside, wearing a nice blue-button up-collar shirt and dark jeans. He steps up to the host.)

Takao: Shinto, party of four?

 

 

(The host looks at his book and smiles.)

Host: Yes, of course! Right this way, sir.

 

 

(Takao follows him to the table. He sees Jiro and Yuriko. They look up and see Takao. Oddly enough, their faces do not appear to be happy. Instead, they appear to be nervous. Takao sits down, smiling at them.)

Takao: What’s up, guys?

 

Jiro: Oh… we’re good. You?

 

Takao: I’m pretty good. Where’s my date?

 

Jiro: Oh, H-

 

 

(Yuriko smacks Jiro’s arm.)

Jiro: She had to use the bathroom, real quick.

 

Takao: Oh, that’s cool.

 

Jiro: The guy’s bathroom.

 

 

(Yuriko looks away, embarrassed.)

Takao: Wha-?

 

 

(A short-haired, chunky man walks over to the table. Even though you can tell that he is a man, he does have SOME feminine features, such as his skin…)

Guy: Hi, you must be Takao!

 

 

(…and voice.)

Takao: Uh… Hello, can I help you?

 

Guy: I’m your date, Junko!

 

Takao: FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUU-

Edited June 23, 201213 yr by Ertyx

Wtf is going on ? o.0 lolz!

CHAPTER 19:

 

 

(Takao leaps up and shakes his hand, still very confused.)

Takao: Hello, I am Takao; it’s so nice to meet you! Hahahahahahahaha…..

 

 

(Takao sits down, allowing Junko to sit down next to him. Junko and Yuriko begin to talk. Jiro takes advantage of this and pulls Takao aside, to let him know what’s going on.)

Takao: What the f*** is going on here?!

 

Jiro: I’m sorry, man, I didn’t know! Neither of us did!

 

Takao: How could Yuriko not know that her own friend is a guy?!

 

Jiro: They haven’t seen each other since Elementary school! They kept in touch, over the internet up until now. But, Junko got a sex change, but didn’t tell Yuriko about it. Trust me, I wouldn’t have put you in this awkward of a situation, if I had known.

 

Takao: Ugh, I don’t know if I can do this…

 

Jiro: Are you sure we can’t just hang out? I’m not asking you to do anything with her-him-her…him that you don’t want to. Just hang out and if it gets too uncomfortable, then I’ll understand if you feel the need to leave.

 

Takao: …Alright, I’ll stay.

 

Jiro: Thanks, man! I owe you one.

 

Takao: You owe me more than one!

 

 

(The two of them laugh, trying to ignore the awkward situation in front of them. They sit back down, each of them nervously taking a drink.)

Junko: So, you go to school with Yuriko, huh? What are you majoring in?

 

Takao: Uh, I’m not really sure, yet. I’m just taking the basic classes, for now.

 

Junko: That’s cool. So, how long have you guys known each other?

 

Yuriko: A few days now. Takao transferred into our class and he started hanging out with us, almost immediately!

 

Takao: Yeah, I didn’t know what I was getting into…

 

 

(Takao takes a sip of his drink.)

Junko: Hm?

 

Takao: Hm? Oh, nothing. I just like to talk to myself, sometimes. It keeps me from going insane.

 

 

(Takao looks away and continues to drink.)

INT. MOVIE THEATRE

 

(The group is sitting in the theatre, with their eyes glued to the screen. Jiro and Yuriko are slowly eating their popcorn. Takao is going nowhere near his popcorn, considering that Junko is shoving that shit into his mouth, like there is no tomorrow. Yuriko lays her head on Jiro’s shoulder, smiling. Jiro puts his arm around her shoulder and continues to eat his popcorn. Junko looks at Takao and smiles, showing that the gaps in his teeth have been filled with popcorn. Takao’s face crinkles up and Junko lays his head on Takao’s shoulder. Takao looks over at Jiro. Jiro looks apologetic and mouths the words “I’m sorry!” Yuriko pulls her head off of Jiro’s shoulder and begins making out with Jiro. Junko smiles and lunges at Takao. Takao puts his hand up, blocking his face. Junko makes loud smacking noises with his lips, but quickly becomes confused. Junko pulls his face away and continues to eat his popcorn, trying to forget what just happened. The four of them sit in silence for a moment, before…)

Junko: DON’T GO IN THE OTHER ROOM! THE KILLER’S IN THERE! God, these people are f***ing awesome.

 

Random stranger: HEY, SHUT UP! We’re trying to watch the movie!

 

Junko: I know, right! Some people, huh?

 

 

(Takao slumps down in his seat, hiding his face behind his hand.)

EXT. THE THEATRE-EVENING

 

(Jiro and Yuriko walk out of the theatre. Jiro puts his jacket on Yuriko and puts his arm around her. Takao and Junko walk out, close behind them. Junko stares at Takao for a moment and then opens his mouth, almost too nervous to speak.)

Junko: …You don’t like me do you? Is it my hair? I knew I should’ve spent more time with it!

 

Takao: No, Junko, it’s not your hair… It has nothing to do with you! It’s… me. It’s all me. If I were only a woman, things would be so much easier. You know? If I were a woman and into dudes…

 

Junko: I’ll wait for you!

 

 

(Takao puts his finger to Junko’s lip.)

Takao: Shhhh… It’s okay. I would never make you wait for me. You need to find someone that will love you for who you are. I’m just… not man enough.

 

Junko: It’s okay. I understand.

 

Yuriko: Come on, Junko. Let’s head home.

 

Junko: Okay, bye guys!

 

Jiro and Takao: Bye.

 

 

(Yuriko and Junko walk away. Junko picks at his wedgie, as he goes. Jiro attempts to hold his laughter back, causing Takao to roll his eyes.)

Takao: Go ahead.

 

 

(Jiro bursts out laughing, almost to the point of crying.)

Jiro: I am so sorry, man! I am going to make this up to you! You definitely did me a solid and I don’t forget things like that. How about…

 

 

(Jiro snaps his fingers and points at Takao’s face, as though he’s suddenly come up with an idea.)

Jiro: Hey, we’re going to a Dazzle Vision concert in about a month, you want to come with?

 

Takao: Dude, seriously! Hell yeah!

 

Jiro: Alright! I’ll grab you a ticket before class on Monday. That way they won’t end up being sold out before you can get one.

 

Takao: Sounds great!

 

Jiro: Alright, man. Again, I’m sorry about that.

 

Takao: It’s no problem. It honestly could’ve been worse.

 

Jiro: I suppose you’re right. Well, I’ll see you at class on Monday.

 

Takao: See you then.

 

 

(Jiro hurries off. Ronin walks up behind Takao and puts his hand on his shoulder.)

Ronin: I didn’t know that you were a little fruit cake!

 

Takao: What do you want?

 

Ronin: Women, but that’s obviously not what you want! Hahahahaha!

 

Takao: I don’t like guys, asshole. Even if I did, that’s none of your business in the first place.

 

Ronin: You’re right, it’s not. But, when you can go anywhere you please and do anything you want without any repercussions, like we can, privacy doesn’t apply.

 

Takao: Abusing your power, I see.

 

Ronin: I would be abusing it, if I didn’t!

 

 

(Takao sighs, turns into Yoshiro and leaps into the sky, leaving Ronin to himself.)

Edited June 24, 201213 yr by Ertyx

Damn quotas! But those were some interesting chapters lmao! Poor Yoshiro! I can imagine this as a flash game or movie on newgrounds though. Which would be pretty awesome!

This is why blind dates are a bad idea LOL!

CHAPTER 20:

 

 

Ronin: I’m getting really sick of you guys.

 

(A demon rushes up behind Ronin and he slams the demon’s face into the pavement, but not with his glove hand.)

Demon: Then why don’t you just give up?!

 

Ronin: And go back to Hell? You must be out of your f***ing mind if you think that I’m going back to that shithole.

 

Demon: Why?! You have nothing here! You do nothing but sit around and drink!

 

Ronin: And watch people do the nasty!

 

Demon: Oh, thank you for reminding me! You’re just a pathetic waste of space! All you are is a selfish murder. Do the world a favor and just get your ass back to Hell!

 

(Ronin stands there for a moment, glaring at the demon. He stomps on the demon’s chest, crushing it beneath his foot. He then leans down and looks the demon in the eyes.)

Ronin: You’re right. I’m everything you just said that I am. So, why even bother trying to deny it?! I’ll just continue to be who I am and anyone who has a problem with that, can f*** off!

 

(Ronin clutches the demon’s face and sends him back to Hell. He stands up, breathing heavily.)

INT. PHYSICS CLASS-MORNING

 

(Class has begun and the professor is handing back the students exams. He hands Goro and Honda their tests. Goro got an 83 and Honda got a 79.)

Honda: Eh, not too bad, I guess. I shouldn’t have cheated off your stupid ass.

 

Goro: What are you talking about? I cheated off you?

 

Honda: Then how the f*** did you do better than me?

 

Goro: I didn’t want it to be obvious, you idiot! We sit right next to each other.

 

(The professor gives Yuriko her test back and she throws her arms up, happy with her 89. Takao gets his test and winces at the horrifying 48. He looks over his test and sees plenty of red marks and a comment at the end of his test that says “This test appears to have been taken by a 14 year old. In the future, strive to learn the basics. This will make your studies here much easier.” Takao looks over at Jiro and sees Yuriko hugging him tightly.)

Yuriko: That’s amazing, baby! We need to go out and celebrate!

 

(Takao looks at Jiro’s test. At the top of the paper is a 97, written in red ink.)

EXT. PHYSICS CLASS

 

(Class ends and the students quickly exit the room. Yuriko kisses Jiro and walks away. Goro and Honda walk away, chatting about the Dazzle Vision concert. Jiro walks up to Takao and pulls a slip of paper out of his pocket. He hands the paper to Takao.)

Jiro: Here’s your ticket for the concert. That’s on Halloween night. Just stop by my place at 7:30 and we’ll all head over there as a group. Cool?

 

Takao: Yeah, sounds good. Hey, do you mind if I ask you for a favor?

 

Jiro: Shoot.

 

Takao: I didn’t do so hot on the Physics exam, but I see that you seem to get this stuff.

 

Jiro: Yeah, it’s not easy, but I study pretty hard and it’s definitely paid off.

 

Takao: I was wondering if you would help me study for the next exam. I understand if you’re too busy, but even if you could just help me a little bit, I would really appreciate it!

 

Jiro: Say no more. I’ll do what I can. I don’t have any more classes today, so if you want we could start now?

 

Takao: Maybe, later tonight, if you’re free? I got a job at that sushi shop and I start today.

 

Jiro: That’s cool. I’ll pretty much just be chilling in my boxers the rest of the day, like a boss.

 

Takao: Hahaha! Thanks, man.

 

Jiro: No problem. Just stop by my place when your shift ends and we’ll hit the books.

 

Takao: Alright, see you then.

 

 

(Jiro and Takao fist bump. Takao turns and walks away, ready to start his first day at work. If this was an anime this would be the part where the scene would cycle through many points of Takao’s life. A montage, if you will. Takao is at work. He attempts to turn on the faucet and clean the dishes. The handle seems to be stuck, so Takao puts his foot on the edge of the sink and tugs on it. He finally gets the water to turn on, but it gushes out covering Takao in water and scum from the dishes. Some of the dishes fall on the floor and shatter. Takao’s boss walks in and shakes her head. Takao scratches his head and smiles, in embarrassment. The scene jumps to Takao at Jiro’s house, studying with Jiro. He seems to be thinking. He gives his answer to Jiro, but his voice is muted. Jiro closes his eyes and shakes his head side to side. Takao seems disappointed. Jiro goes into a muted rant, explaining to Takao why he’s wrong. The scene jumps to Takao back at work, as he takes orders from a busy store. He rushes from table to table, listening to the customers muted complaints and rushing to serve them their food. The scene jumps to Takao taking a test, in class. He appears a bit more focused and confident. Jiro quickly gets up and turns in his test, making the rest of the class nervous. The scene jumps to Takao, Jiro, Goro and Honda jamming at Jiro’s apartment. Jiro and Goro are playing guitar. Takao is playing drums and Honda is playing bass. Jiro and Takao are also singing, but again their voices are muted. The scene jumps to Yoshiro fighting demons with Ronin. He turns around to see that Ronin has disappeared. He continues to fight the demons while looking around for Ronin. He sees Ronin lying underneath a woman, who happens to be wearing a mini-skirt. Ronin is smiling, with his head resting on both arms, as he stares up the lone woman’s skirt. Suddenly, Yoshiro appears over Ronin. He thrusts his hand into Ronin’s face and yanks him off the ground, throwing him toward the demons. Ronin does a series of spins and flips in the air, before kicking the demon in the head. Yoshiro rushes up and sends the demon back to Hell, only for him and Ronin to be quickly surrounded by a large group of demons. The scene jumps to Takao walking into an empty apartment and signing some papers. He later returns with Jiro, Honda, Goro, and Yuriko, showing off his new apartment. The scene jumps to Takao receiving his previous test back. He has achieved an 81. He nods his head, gently, somewhat happier with his higher grade. The scene jumps to a new waiter at the sushi shop, dealing with a muted and angry customer. Takao walks up and deals with the customer, although we still cannot hear what he says. The customer’s face looses its red color and the customer smiles, shaking Takao’s hand. Takao’s boss is smiling nearby, holding a clipboard. She lifts up the clipboard and writes something down on it. The scene jumps to Takao studying with Jiro. Takao is explaining something to Jiro, but his voice is muted. Jiro puts his hand to his chin and closes his eyes, nodding his head in approval. The scene jumps to Takao receiving another test back. This time he scored a 94. He looks up at Jiro, who is smiling at him. They high five and then the scene jumps to Takao’s apartment, where he is hosting a party of epic proportions.

CHAPTER 21:

 

 

 

INT. JIRO’S APARTMENT-MORNING

(Takao and Jiro are studying in Jiro’s living room. Jiro closes his book.)

Jiro: Well, there’s nothing more I can do for you. You’re gonna ace the next exam and there’s no reason you should be worried about the final.

 

(Takao smiles and closes his book. Suddenly, a knock is heard at the door. Jiro gets up and opens the door. Yuriko is standing outside. She smiles and leaps into his arms.)

Yuriko: I aced my History exam, babe!

 

Jiro: Hey, congrats! You want to go get some breakfast to celebrate?

 

Yuriko: Sounds great!

 

Jiro: Hey, Takao, you want to come with?

 

(Yuriko’s smile slowly leaves her face, as Takao stands up from the couch and walks toward them.)

Takao: Nah, I’m gonna head home. Thanks for the invite, though.

 

Jiro: No problem, man. Have a good one!

 

Takao: You too, bro.

 

(Takao and Jiro high-five and then bring it in for a quick bro hug. Takao walks out of the room and shuts the door behind him. Yuriko stares at Jiro, trying to think of what to say. Jiro quickly becomes uncomfortable.)

Jiro: What?

 

Yuriko: You were gonna bring your friend along on our date?

 

Jiro: Date? What are you talking about? You didn’t say it was a date.

 

(Jiro turns around and begins putting his books aside, as if trying to avoid an argument.)

Yuriko: I didn’t think that I’d have to! Jiro, do you realize that we haven’t spent any time, just the two of us, in over a month?

 

Jiro: Oh, bullshit, there’s no way. I hang out with you all the time.

 

Yuriko: Are you kidding me?! The few times we hang out, we’re never alone, and every goddamn time, Takao’s there!

 

Jiro: Whoa, wait a second, do you have a problem with Takao?

 

Yuriko: I don’t have a problem with him. I have a problem with the fact that you hang out with him almost every second of the day and you don’t even want to spend one breakfast alone with me!

 

Jiro: We are going to breakfast, just the two of us! What is your problem?

 

Yuriko: My problem? I just told you my problem, have you even been listening?!

 

Jiro: …Yeah, Yuriko, I heard you. I’m sorry, if you think that I’m ignoring you. I’ve been busy, okay! I’ve been dealing with work, school, and tutoring Takao. All while trying to balance my social life and sleep schedule. It’s not easy, you know.

 

Yuriko: I deal with all of that, too! Except for the tutoring Takao part, of course, but, you get the point. You know what, let’s just go to breakfast, I’m starving and I’m stressed out and I’m taking it out on you…

 

(Jiro quickly reaches out and hugs Yuriko. He kisses her on the forehead.)

Jiro: I think we both just need to chill out. We’ve got a lot on our plate and it’s starting to get to us. Let’s just go get some breakfast and relax.

 

Yuriko: You’re right.

 

(Yuriko breathes a sigh of relief, trying to calm down. Jiro guides her out the door.)

INT. JIRO’S APARTMENT-EVENING

 

(Goro, Honda, and Takao are standing outside Jiro’s apartment. Goro knocks on the door and Yuriko quickly answers. They all stand there, silent, but only for a moment.)

Jiro: CHILDREN CREATE THE WORLD!

 

(Dazzle Vision’s song “Vision” explodes from Jiro’s speakers. Goro, Honda, and Takao throw their hands into the air and begin head banging. Yuriko shrugs and joins in.)

INT. DAZZLE VISION CONCERT

 

(The group has made it into the concert and is leaping up and down and head banging, as they listen to the song “Here.”)

Takao: THIS IS F***ING EPIC!!!

 

Honda: YOU SAID IT, BRO!

 

(Honda and Goro head butt each other and then return to jumping around like idiots. “Here” ends and “Like I’m Not Real” begins.)

Takao: HELL YEAH!

 

Jiro: DUDE, COME ON! LET’S GET A BETTER VIEW!

 

(Takao and Jiro rush through the crowd, hurrying to the front. Yuriko soon notices that she has been left alone in the crowd. She looks around, nervously.)

Yuriko: JIRO! …JIRO!

 

(She accidentally stumbles into a mosh pit. A large man with a Mohawk stumbles into her, knocking her to the ground. She looks up, to see the man staring at her.)

Punk: Well, well, well! Look what we have here…

 

(The man picks Yuriko up and holds on to her arm, bringing her in close to his chest.)

Yuriko: GET THE HELL OFF ME YOU F***ING PERV!

 

(Yuriko struggles to break out of his grip, but the two of them eventually get lost in the mosh pit. Jiro stops and turns around.)

Jiro: WHERE’D YURIKO GO?!

 

Takao: I DON’T KNOW!

 

(Jiro bolts past Takao, searching for her. Takao disappears leaving behind Yoshiro. Yoshiro leaps into the air and scans the crowd, hoping to see Yuriko. He sees her in the middle of a mosh pit, struggling to get out. Suddenly, a demon leaps through the wall and tackles him. Jimmy is standing in the crowd and points at the demon and Yoshiro, trying to grab everyone’s attention.)

Jimmy: DOESN’T ANYBODY SEE WHAT THE F*** IS GOING ON?!

 

(Jimmy grabs a nearby punk and shakes him around, pointing at Yoshiro and the demon. The man punches Jimmy in the face, knocking him half-way across the room. Yoshiro grabs the demon’s arm and burns it off. He quickly plunges his foot into the demon’s chest and swings him around. He slams the demon into the ground and thrusts his hand into his face, sending him back to Hell. Another two demons rush in from the ceiling.)

Yoshiro: I DON’T HAVE TIME FOR THIS SHIT!

 

(Yoshiro leaps into the air and pulls his scythe out of his weapons device. He stabs the closest demon and flings him into the other, knocking them out of the room. He pulls out his fake body device and transforms back into Takao. He rushes over to Yuriko, but before he can reach her, Jiro rushes in and punches the punk holding onto her, in the face. The punk is lifted off of his feet and hits the floor, with his face heavily bleeding. He gets up and makes his way toward Jiro. Jiro shoves Yuriko behind himself, ready to fight. Takao leaps in the way and knees the punk in the stomach. He then lands a devastating uppercut to the guy’s chin. He hits the ground, but doesn’t get up this time. A few of the guy’s friends rush over to assist him. Takao punches one of them in the face, but the other kicks Takao in the chest, knocking him away. Jiro rushes up and catches Takao. He sets him down and slides underneath an incoming punch. He jabs the guy in the ribs and then busts his kneecap with his foot. He head butts the guy, knocking him to the ground. Blood runs down Jiro’s head, causing his vision to fog up. One of the punk-ass guys rushes in, but Goro runs up from behind Jiro and punches him in the jaw, shattering a few teeth. Honda leaps over Goro and kicks another one in the head, causing him to hit his jaw off the ground.)

Goro: COME GET SOME, ASSHOLES!

 

(Goro clutches his muscle, taunting the men. Honda gets into a martial arts stance, ready for some action.)

Honda: THIS IS THE BEST F***ING PART ABOUT METAL CONCERTS!

 

(Takao and Jiro run up and continue to pummel the incoming douche bags. Once the numbers have thinned, Jiro runs over and guides Yuriko to the entrance. They enter the light outside and Yuriko sees that Jiro has a black-eye and a bloody lip, as well as his sleeve being torn off and blood running down his arm.)

Yuriko: Jiro, are you okay?!

 

Jiro: Hahaha! Yeah, I’m fine. Are you alright?

 

Yuriko: Of course, I’m alright! But, this wouldn’t have happened in the first place, if you hadn’t have left me there!

 

Jiro: Really? You’re gonna lecture me after I just got my ass kicked trying to save you?

 

Yuriko: Ass kicked?! What happened to “Yeah, I’m fine?”

 

Jiro: You know what I meant, Yuriko.

 

Yuriko: No, I don’t! You need to tell me what you mean! You ditched me to hang out with Takao and left me, alone, with a bunch of huge, scary, perverts!

 

Jiro: I thought you were going to follow us! I didn’t realize that you hadn’t heard me and stayed behind!

 

Yuriko: You know what, it’s over. Let’s stop dwelling on it and just move on. You’d better get in there and make sure your friends are okay.

 

Jiro: Our friends, Yuriko, OUR friends.

 

(Jiro rushes back inside, leaving Yuriko at the entrance.)

Jiro isnt very smart when it comes to women Ha!

I just read the chapters I missed.

>u< Awesome!

Can't wait for what happens to Takao and everyone else.

Jiro isnt very smart when it comes to women Ha!

 

Yeah, he definitely is f***ing up left and right. But, she did call them HIS friends, instead of theirs. lol That's kind of a low blow!

Yeah, he definitely is f***ing up left and right. But, she did call them HIS friends, instead of theirs. lol That's kind of a low blow!

 

Yes she was kinda being a bitch ! XDDDDDDD

Yes she was kinda being a bitch ! XDDDDDDD

 

Honestly, I think they're both being stupid. Him a BIT more than her. But, we'll see what happens.......

Aww Jiro.. you're such a dumbass when it comes to women! Thats just a no-no!

Aww Jiro.. you're such a dumbass when it comes to women! Thats just a no-no!

 

Yeah, I would never be so stupid! I don't get why he has a girlfriend and I don't?!?! Oh yeah, because I wrote the story that way. I'm an idiot.

CHAPTER 22:

 

 

INT. CONCERT

 

(Jiro rushes past Takao and punches his opponent in the stomach, bringing him to his knees. Takao kicks the punk in the side of the face, knocking him out. Jiro grabs Takao’s shoulder, trying to help him stand, despite his wobbling knees and broken body. Jiro turns and guides Jiro to the door, not worrying about Goro or Honda. Pretty shitty of him, right? Wrong. Goro and Honda are still kicking ass, with only a few minor bruises and a little bit of blood. One of the punks sneaks away and goes after Jiro and Takao. The punk pulls out a pocket knife, taking advantage of the fact that Jiro hasn’t noticed him. Takao looks back, still breathing heavily. He kicks the punk in the groin, alerting Jiro. Jiro turns around and punches the guy in the face, knocking him to the ground.)

Jiro: GOOD LOOKING OUT, BRO!

 

 

 

(Jiro and Takao stagger forward, guiding each other toward the door. Jiro’s arm is around Takao’s shoulder and Takao’s is around Jiro’s. They burst through the door, much to Yuriko’s surprise. Takao and Jiro both fall forward, but Yuriko catches Jiro, holding him up. Takao hits the ground and lets out many heavy breaths, as his blood spills all over the pavement. Jiro turns and sits on his ass, breathing heavily. Yuriko supports his back, keeping him from falling over. Jiro looks at Takao and smiles. Takao looks up, with his left eye closed, while the blood from his forehead runs down the left side of his face. The young men begin to laugh, uncontrollably. Goro and Honda stroll out of the building, laughing as well.)

Goro: Oh, man, that was amazing! We need to do that again, sometime!

 

Yuriko: Are you guys insane?!?!

 

 

 

(The guys all stop laughing and look at Yuriko, confused.)

Yuriko: You all just got into a crazy fight with a bunch of murderous douche bags and you want to do it again?!

 

Honda: Hell yeah! It’s like bonding, you know? You realize what kind of person you are when you’re put into a life-threatening situation. Are you a gutless coward that would abandon your friends or would you throw yourself into the face of death in order to defend them? Well, I can honestly say that none of us would abandon our friends and that is your proof.

 

Yuriko: That’s stupid. You need a moment like that just to prove you’re all friends!?

 

Goro: No, but it’s nice to be reassured.

 

Jiro: Stop it guys. She doesn’t get it and nothing you say will make her understand. What’s done is done. Let’s just go home and get some sleep. It’s been a long night.

 

 

 

(Jiro struggles to get up. Goro and Honda rush over and help him off the ground. He stumbles to the side and then catches his balance, wiping the blood from his forehead. Yuriko stands up and guides him down the sidewalk, softly arguing with him. Honda helps Takao up, as the three of them laugh, once more. Goro pats him on the shoulder.)

Goro: You good, man? You need us to help you get home?

 

Takao: Nah, I’m good. Thanks, anyway.

 

Goro: Anytime. See you in class on Monday!

 

Honda: Later, bro!

 

 

 

(They hurry off, as Takao throws up his right hand, waving goodbye. He slowly puts his hand down and shakes his head, smiling. He begins walking down the dark, barely lit street. Suddenly, a lone demon swoops down and thrusts his hand into Takao’s back, knocking Yoshiro out of the fake body. Yoshiro stumbles across the ground, causing Ronin’s weapon device to fall out of his pocket. Yoshiro puts up his hand, catching the demon by his face. The demon struggles, but is soon sent back to Hell. Yoshiro gets up and rushes toward the device. But, another demon swoops down and tackles Yoshiro, plucking him off the ground. Yoshiro struggles and holds the demon’s gloved hand away from his face. Yoshiro jabs the demon in the chest, after his hand ignites with a radiant flame. The demon lets go of Yoshiro and he drops to the ground, rolling to safety. Yoshiro rushes toward the weapons device, nervous of what may happen should the demon get his hands on it. The demon soars past Yoshiro, much to his surprise. Yoshiro dives in between the demon and the device, quickly rolling over in mid-air. He thrusts his hand into the demon’s face, melting it with his pyrokenesis. The demon is quickly sent to Hell and Yoshiro breathes a sigh of relief. He lies on his back for a moment, just staring at the sky. He picks up Ronin’s device and stares at it. He puts it back in his pocket and pulls out his fake body device. He deletes Takao’s body and takes to the skies.)

INT. RONIN’S APARTMENT

 

(Yoshiro phases through the wall and sees Ronin drinking a beer and enjoying the view of the apartment’s lovely couple getting it on.)

Ronin: Oh, hey buddy! It’s a good thing you didn’t show up any sooner, I just finished!

 

 

 

(Ronin zips up his pants and smiles at Yoshiro, much to his disgust. Yoshiro pulls Ronin’s weapon device and tosses it to him. Ronin catches it and looks it over.)

Yoshiro: I almost lost it today. I think it’d be better if you held on to it. At least for a little while, anyway.

 

Ronin: Alright, thanks for holding onto it.

 

Yoshiro: Did you just thank me?

 

Ronin: …Yeah, I suppose I did. Now get out, I feel a second round coming on.

 

 

 

(Yoshiro rolls his eyes and leaps through the wall. Ronin eyes the couple, as he unzips his pants and takes a sip of his beer.)

EXT. SUSHI SHOP-AFTERNOON

 

(Takao walks out of the sushi shop, breathing in the fresh air. His injuries appear to have healed up, but this could just be a new Takao body. Jiro walks up, waving happily. Well, Jiro’s injuries are gone, too, so there you have it. We’ve jumped a few weeks into the future.)

Jiro: Hey, buddy! You off work or are you on break?

 

Takao: I’m off, luckily. It was a pretty rough day.

 

Jiro: Well, I got some news that might cheer you up!

 

Takao: What’s that?

 

Jiro: You ever been skiing, before?

 

Takao: Nah, but I’ve wanted to for a long time!

 

Jiro: Well, your wait is over! How about you and I take a trip to Echigo Yuzawa over Winter break?

 

Takao: Are you serious?!

 

Jiro: Hell yeah, I am!

 

 

 

(Takao’s eyes glisten in the sunlight, as a small part of his past comes flooding back to the surface.)

INT. YOSHIRO AND JIRO’S HOUSE-16 YEARS AGO

 

(An 11 year old Yoshiro is lying on his stomach, in his bed, reading through a brochure. His eyes are lit up and he is rifling through the pages, quite happy. Jiro comes into his room and climbs onto his bed, sitting on his knees next to Yoshiro.)

Jiro: What are you reading, Yoshi?

 

Yoshiro: It’s a brochure for Echigo Yazuwa!

 

Jiro: What’s Ichiga Hawaza?

 

Yoshiro: Hahaha! It’s Echigo Yazuwa, buddy! It’s a ski resort not far from here. One day I’m gonna go and have some real fun!

 

Jiro: Can I come with you?!

 

Yoshiro: Of course, buddy!

 

 

 

(Yoshiro throws the brochure aside and ruffles Jiro’s hair, as he rolls onto his back.)

 

EXT. ECHIGO YAZUWA RESORT-EVENING

(Takao and Jiro are standing outside the resort, smiling at the beauty of the snow-covered mountains.)

Jiro: Man, this is gonna be great!

(Jiro pats Takao on the shoulders and then rushes inside to check things out.)

INT. YURIKO’S APARTMENT

(Yuriko is sitting in the kitchen, supporting her face with her right hand. Her phone sits in her left hand. She is texting, rapidly. “Where are you?! My parents are here, right now! We talked about this, Jiro!” Her mother walks into the room and sits down at the table, giving her a stern look.)

Yuriko: He’ll be here, mom. I promise.

Edited June 26, 201213 yr by Ertyx

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