kor大學版33
※ [本文轉錄自 Edward 信箱]
作者: g873254@oz.nthu.edu.tw
標題: 來自 g873254@oz.nthu.edu.tw
時間: Wed Sep 30 16:49:34 1998
Episode 33 - The Paper Chase
[Cut to the Butsumetsu Journalism building. Inside the main press room,
there's a great deal of activity as several students and teaching
assistants work at their desks or talk to one another. A chalkboard on the
wall details schedules and writing tasks, reminding everyone that the next
school newspaper's due date is approaching. At Oda's desk, Kasuga is going
over his next week's assignment.]
Kasuga:
Special assignment?
Oda:
[Nods.] Un. Doko-sempai* thought you did very well on the interview
last week. He asked me to tell you that he thought your second-half
questions showed some initiative. Next time though, he wants you to
make sure not to omit any of the prepared questions.
*Older student/senior
Kasuga:
[Nods.] Ah, un.
Oda:
Personally, I thought you were very good. You really went after him
like a real reporter.
Kasuga:
[Smiles.] Thanks. By the way, what is this special assignment?
Oda:
Well.... [Looks over her desk, covered with papers and incoming
letters.] Oh...! I must have left it on Doko-sempai's out tray. Just a
minute. [Gets up and walks towards the exit to the next block of
offices.]
[As she leaves, Kasuga's curiosity gets the better of him and he looks over
some of the letters on Oda's desk.]
Kasuga:
[Reading.]
Dear Oda-san,
I have recently moved into this part of the world and have met a very
nice young man I call "Y-chan". He is in love with another girl who I
call "M-chan". Unfortunately, she only has eyes for his best friend
"T-san".
I consider it my duty as a friend to help him find romance in his life
but I am finding it difficult to keep that in mind. I'm not the one
that supposed to fall in love! What should I do?
Yours truly, "A-chan".
Kasuga:
[To himself.] Wow...some story.... And Oda-san has to answer this kind
of questions every week? [Reads an attached draft of response.]
Dear A-chan,
My advice for you is to follow what your heart is saying - and go for
it! If "M-chan" cannot see what a wonderful guy "Y-chan" is, then
don't waste your life away wondering what might have happened. Maybe
you should help "T-san" see just how devoted "M-chan" is, and be happy
yourself with "Y-chan". If you don't, you may regret losing the
chance!
Oda-san
Kasuga:
Hmm.... [Reaches for the next letter.]
Dear Oda-san,
I am a professional tennis coach who graduated from school a few years
ago. I am attracted to a beautiful lady who I call "K-san" for now.
"K-san" is a manager of a boarding house. But she seems to have
feelings for one of the tenants of her house. This guy, who I call
"Y-kun", is a complete loser! He's stupid and can't even manage his
own affairs, let alone take care of a lady like "K-san". She seems to
like me, and I'm confident that she would be so much better with me
than him. How do I gently get her to realize this without offending
her?
Sincerely,
"S.M."
Kasuga:
[To himself.] Wow... that's hard to believe.... [Reads the attached
draft.]
Dear "S.M",
Clearly, K-san would be better off with a successful professional
coach than a loser like "Y-kun". You should start inviting her out on
dates and explaining that her feelings are simply a matter of her
confusing professional concern for tenants with personal feelings. Go
for it! Don't look back and have faith that she will eventually see
your true feelings.
Oda-san
Kasuga:
[Glances over several of Oda's replies to various other letters.]
"...Go for it...", "...go for it..."? Oda-san really likes to tell
people to go for it. [Picks up the next letter.]
Dear Oda-san,
I am a second year student in the college. I have a friend with a
relationship problem. You see, my friend dates this guy who I'll call
"K-san". They've been dating since Junior High. "K-san" is a little
indecisive, but he's a nice guy. However, my friend recently met
"H-san", who is really nice. He is also handsome, athletic, and
comesfrom a rich family. Recently, "H-san" has been making it clear
that he would really like to go steady with my friend. Should she
stick with "K-san" or try her luck with "H-san"?
Sincerely,
"A."
Kasuga:
[To himself.] Boy, they're in a real jam.... [Thinks about it.] Wait a
minute.... "K-san"... indecisive... "H-san"... athletic..."A."....
[Thinks some more.] It can't be....
[Fade to imagination.]
SD Ayukawa:
[Looking indecisive between SD Kasuga and SD Hayashibara.] Should she
stick with "K-san" or try her luck with "H-san"?
SD Oda:
[Holding victory fans.] Go for it!
[Fade back to reality.]
Kasuga:
[Shakes head vigorously.] Nononono...!
Oda:
[Coming back from the other room.] Hey, Kasuga, what are you doing?
[Takes the letter.] These are supposed to be private.
Kasuga:
Ah, sorry! [Forces himself to be calm.] I guess I was just... a little
curious... what was going to be in the next week's edition.
Oda:
[Sagely.] If people knew their letters were being read by strangers,
no one would confide in me!
Kasuga:
But these letters are going to be read by the whole campus in the next
week's newspaper!
Oda:
[Red-faced.] That's beside the point!
Kasuga:
Alright. [Thinks for a moment.] Do you actually know who "A" is?
Oda:
Not really. Most people who write in don't use their real names for
obvious reasons. Sometimes they use initials, and sometimes they use
vague descriptions. Sometimes people are so shy, they write letters
about "their friend" when they really mean themselves.
Kasuga:
"Their friend...?" Ahh... by the way... that last letter...how are you
going to answer it?
Oda:
Oh, that's easy. [Enthusiastically.] "A's friend" should go for it!
Kasuga:
Eh?!? But what about m... I mean... that guy, "K-san"?
Oda:
But the letter says "H-san" is handsome, nice - and he sounds like a
really cool guy! If she doesn't at least try, she'll always wonder
just what could have happened if she tried! Life's too short to go
through it with regrets of what might have been! Besides, if this
"K-san" was a real man, he would simply take her into his arms and the
situation would not be what it is now.
Kasuga:
B-but...!
Oda:
[Calms down.] Anyway, back to your assignment. Doko-sempai wants you
to do a personal interview with Hayashibara-san. It's going to be our
feature story for the next sports page. [Hands Kasuga a list of
questions.] He also asked me to make sure you ask every one of these.
Kasuga:
[Looks over the questions.] EH?!?
Oda:
What's the matter?
Kasuga:
Doko-sempai wants me to ask Hayashibara-san... these questions?!?
Oda:
Oh, what's the big deal? It's just your usual "personal-interview"
type of questions. It's not like he's going to start romancing girls
right in front of you.
Kasuga:
[Nods nervously.] Ah... un....
Kasuga Narration:
As I looked over the questions Oda-san gave me, I felt my
indecisiveness coming back. I knew she had helped me get this position
and I didn't want to let her down. But....
[Cut to next day at the Butsumetsu Chemistry building. It is a five story
brick structure, with large open windows; it's located between the
mathematics and physics departments. Inside one of the laboratories, Katsu
looks over Kasuga's notepad while keeping an eye on a beaker with boiling
liquid.]
Katsu:
So, you're supposed to ask him these questions?
Kasuga:
[Nods.] Un. The questions aren't really a big deal. [Pauses.] It's the
answers I'm a little worried about.
Katsu:
Eh? Why? Didn't Hayashibara-san say he was going to stay out of your
way?
Kasuga:
Well, yeah... But even though he says that, I know he cares for her.
Also... the "Dear Oda-san" column received a letter that's got me
worried....
Katsu:
Eh?!? You're "Oda-san"?
Kasuga:
[Embarrassed as he shakes head vigorously.] No, no! I just know
Oda-san from Junior High.
Katsu:
Whew...!
Kasuga:
Why were you so shocked?
Katsu:
Well... the column's replies tend to read like a girl talking.
Besides, Oda-san hasn't answered mine letter yet.... [Pulls boiling
beaker off the heater and pours the contents into a large flask using
a funnel. The contents proceed to change color and deposit particulate
in the bottom. Katsu then drops the test-tube into a centrifuge and
turns it on.]
Kasuga:
Your letter?
Katsu:
Come on, Kasuga-san. You don't think I spend my whole life behind a
test-tube, do you?
Kasuga:
Well, no. I guess not. Is there something going on?
Katsu:
Well....
[There is almost a full minute of silence, the only thing heard being the
motor of the test-tube centrifuge.]
Katsu:
Suppose I told you that... a friend of mine likes a certain girl. He
wants to go out with her, but he's too worried if she likes him, too.
So, instead, he hides behind another friend, all the while sending
messages to that girl, helping her out, and wishing her the best.
Kasuga:
I know what you mean. Believe me, it's tough to make that kind of
commitment, but I can tell you it will save a lot of pain later. My
advice is that Saito should make up his mind and tell either Yuko or
this Chun-Li how he feels.
Katsu:
[Face-faults.] ...!
Kasuga:
What's wrong?
Katsu:
Ah... no! I mean... you're probably right!
[Just then, the door to the lab opens.]
Miyasato-tachi*:
[In unison.] Kasuga-san!
*The Miyasatos
Kasuga:
[Annoyed.] I already told you I couldn't get his autograph!
Yuko:
No, not that.... [Thinks it over.] Well, ok, *that*.
Yoko:
We heard you'll be doing a personal interview with Hayashibara Akira.
Katsu:
[Deadpan to Kasuga.] Word travels fast.
Kasuga:
[Nods.] Th-that's right, I will. How did you two find out so fast?
Yoko:
[Proudly.] That's easy. My very cool boyfriend hacked into your user
account on the Journalism computer. He said to tell you not to make
your password so obvious next time.
Kasuga:
[Annoyed.] Why you...!
Katsu:
[Coolly.] Is this the "very cool boyfriend" you've never met?
Yoko:
[Indignantly.] I-it's not like that at all! [Confidently.] Our
relationship is based on mutual understanding. He respects my
intellect!
Yuko:
[Thoughtfully, to herself.] That's strange... Saito-san was the one
who told me about this interview.
Yoko:
Anyway, you'll have the perfect chance to get that autograph you
missed last time!
Kasuga:
I told you two that Sakai-sempai doesn't approve of abusing interviews
for personal favors.
Yoko:
But you're doing this interview without her, right? Besides, [Points
dramatically.] any true journalist knows there are times you must take
risks!
Kasuga:
I see. So how much are you going to pay for the risk?
Miyasato-tachi:
[Surprised, in unison.] ...hah...?
Kasuga:
You two have been charging everyone else to do favors, and I don't
think that's fair. Actually, I don't really want money. But it still
doesn't feel good when your friends charge you for favors.
Yoko:
[Looking down.] Well....
Yuko:
[Resigned sigh.] Yoko, I think he's got us....
Kasuga:
Alright, I'll try to do it - for free. No promises, though.
Yoko:
A-alright. We'd be... grateful for your effort.
[Both twins leave.]
Katsu:
[Impressed.] I was wondering when someone would get around to feeding
them their own medicine.
Kasuga:
[Shrugs.] It's just that someone had to teach those two a lesson
sooner or later.
[Cut to the next day at the Student Union. Kasuga walks down a hallway with
his notepad and micro-tape-recorder in hand. He reaches the reserved room
and opens the door. He freezes at the sight of Ayukawa sitting next to
Hayashibara with their arms around each other as they are about to kiss.]
Kasuga:
[Shocked.] Wh-what th...?!? [Notepad drops out of his hand.]
Hayashibara:
[Pauses and smiles.] So, Kasuga-san... does this answer your
newspaper's question about my girlfriend?
Kasuga:
It... can't be...!
Ayukawa:
[Swooning in Hayashibara's arms.] Sorry about this, Kasuga-kun... but
Oda-san told me to go for it.
Kasuga:
[Shaking his head in disbelief...] Ayukawa! AYUKA...
[...and waking up.]
Kasuga:
[Sitting up in his futon yelling.] ...WAAAAAA!!!!
Eiji:
[From Room #3.] Kaachan*, he's doing it again!
*Mom
Miyasato-tachi:
[From Room #2.] Be quiet!
Kasuga:
[Panting and sweating with fear.] Dream... it was just a dream. [Calms
down and looks at the clock. It's almost 6am.] I guess I may as well
get up. [Kasuga goes out to the public sink with his usual toiletries
and cleans himself up. As he brushes his teeth, he freezes up.] Wait a
minute...! What if this was a premonition dream?!?
------------------------------------------------------------------------
[COMMERCIAL BREAK.]
[Cut to the supermarket. A tall handsome blond guy and a short red-haired
girl are walking along the aisle, pushing a shopping cart in front of them.
The girl suddenly stops and points at the shelf.]
Miki:
Say, Yuu, let's get some marmalade!
Yuu:
[Looks skeptically at the shelf.] This marmalade? I don't like it. It
has added sugar.
Miki:
No, it doesn't! It's Smuckers 100% natural marmalade - it's sweetened
with natural fruit juices!
Yuu:
Then it must be bitter.
Miki:
No, it's really sweet. [Pause.] Like you.
Yuu:
[Pause.] Oh. Really? Well... I guess we can take it. [Miki beams and
puts the jar into the cart. Meanwhile, Yuu picks up a jar from the
opposite shelf.] Now, speaking of this mustard... it is all hot and
spicy. Just like Miki.
Miki:
YUU!
Voiceover:
Smuckers. 100% natural.
[Writer's note: Standard Disclaimer.]
[END COMMERCIAL BREAK.]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Cut to Ayukawa's and Ikemoto's apartment building. Kasuga runs up the
staircase and knocks on the apartment door.]
Kasuga:
[To himself as he waits.] I'm sure this is just a bunch of
coincidences. Ayukawa knows Oda-san already. If she were feeling that
way, she'd never.... [Trails off then shakes his head vigorously.] I
mean... no way! O-of course she doesn't feel that way! "A"... there's
probably a lot of them on campus! It might not even be the writer's
real initial!
Ikemoto:
[Coldly after she opens door.] Ayukawa-chan already left for school.
Kasuga:
[To himself.] "Ayukawa-chan"? [To Ikemoto.] D-did she say where she
was going?
Ikemoto:
[Lights a cigarette.] Not really. She can take care of herself so I
don't keep up with her schedule.
Kasuga:
[Annoyed.] Y-you know, if you keep smoking, you will never have
healthy babies.
Ikemoto:
[Raises an eyebrow; with sarcasm.] You two are truly made for each
other. [Blows a puff of smoke in Kasuga's face.] Did it ever occur to
you that I might not want a baby?
Kasuga:
Well....
Ikemoto:
Did it ever occur to you that I might be quite content with my life
being what it is? Did you even think that I might be willing to pay
the price for independence?
Kasuga:
[Swallows nervously.] But... you... if you tried... I mean, it's nice
to trust someone else and know they trust you, so...
Ikemoto:
Oh, so it's all about trust, right? [Quietly.] And why, I wonder, do
you think I haven't tried? Maybe I did? Maybe I found the price too
high to pay? Maybe I wanted to live my life as I wanted - is that so
unusual? [Extinguishes the cigarette and drops it into the ashtray.]
You're so... confident about teaching the others. I wonder how come
nobody slapped you for that yet. [Pause.] Why are you here, anyway?
Kasuga:
I... I wanted to locate Ayukawa. Do... do you mind if I check her
appointment calendar?
Ikemoto:
[Shrugs.] Be my guest. I have to go to work. Lock up when you're done
here. [Picks up her bag and leaves.]
Kasuga:
[To himself.] I wonder why Ayukawa puts up with her attitude?
[Cut to Ayukawa's bedroom. The room is well-kept, with the bed made. The
desk has a few written notes on a pad of paper. Kasuga glances over a desk
calendar, and freezes.]
Kasuga:
[Reading the current date entry.] "Meeting with Hayashibara at Student
Union..."! Wh-why would she do that...? [Shakes his head.]I-it can't
be what it looks like! It's gotta be something else![Looks at the pad
of paper on the desk and notices some writing on the top page.] "Dear
Oda-san: I'm a second-year student..." [The rest of the note is
scribbled out. Kasuga goes pale and the sheet drops out ofhis hand.]
It can't be....
[Cut to the Student Union. Kasuga is seated at a small table, with several
notes and a copy of the school newspaper in front of him. He checks his
tape recorder and goes over the interview questions.]
Kasuga:
[Outwardly calm.] OK... I'll just do the interview and that will be
it. No matter what he says, I won't let it get to me. Since Ayukawa
isn't here, that dream can't be a premonition dream!
Ayukawa:
[From behind Kasuga.] Kasuga-kun.
Kasuga:
Waah...! [Turns around and freezes.] A...Ayukawa...?
Ayukawa:
Oda-san told me you were going to be doing your second interview
today.
Kasuga:
O-oda-san...?
Ayukawa:
Un. Hayashibara-san's going to be here, right?
Kasuga:
Ahh... un... he should be here pretty soon.... [To himself.] I-is she
here to see him? Was that a premonition dream?!?
Ayukawa:
[Concerned.] What's wrong?
Kasuga:
[Puts his hand behind his head.] Ah... nothing....
Hayashibara:
[Coming from around the corner.] Sorry I'm late; my class ran long.
[Sees Ayukawa.] Ayukawa-san?
Ayukawa:
[To Hayashibara.] Nice to see you again.
Kasuga:
[To Hayashibara.] Ahh... it's OK. I just got here myself.
Hayashibara:
[Sits down.] Very well, let's go for it.
Kasuga:
[Goes pale.] ...!
Hayashibara:
What's wrong?
Kasuga:
[Recovers.] Ah... nothing. Let's start. [Clears throat and starts the
tape-recorder. Ayukawa walks away and sits behind the next table.] How
did you get started playing baseball?
Hayashibara:
[With confidence.] I started playing baseball for fun when I was six
years old. In junior high, I joined the school baseball team and I've
been on my school teams ever since.
Kasuga:
Who would you say has influenced your success?
Hayashibara:
Well, I was a fan of the Giants when I was younger and I grew up
watching people like Sadaharu Oh and Isao Harimoto. I've had many good
coaches and fellow teammates who influenced and helped me through the
years. [Pause.] Of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention my father
for encouraging me to succeed.
Kasuga:
When you played in high school, you were mainly known as a fielder and
not a power hitter. Did Koushien* change the way you play?
*Site for the Japan Senior High School Baseball Tournament
Hayashibara:
I've been fortunate to have very good coaches who stressed the
fundamentals of the game. As a result, I spent much of my time
practicing my fielding. For hitting, I was taught mainly to hit the
ball with accuracy more than power. However, my high-school coach felt
that we had a favorable match-up against some of the pitchers in
Koushien so he encouraged me to swing away.
Kasuga:
When you're not playing baseball, what are your personal hobbies?
Hayashibara:
I spend a lot of time in physical training and school, but when I do
have time, I like listening to classical music and reading. Sometimes
I watch a professional baseball game, for as much the enjoyment as the
learning.
Kasuga:
[Rapidly, without reading from his notes.] Do you plan a life-time
career of professional baseball?
Hayashibara:
[Less confident.] Well... no, not really. I might play for a while,
but later I presume I'll join my father's company. Why...?
Kasuga:
[Raises an eyebrow.] Well, you mentioned you spend a lot of time
studying and doing baseball; do you think that this is the best
investment of your time and efforts? Does your social life suffer
because of this?
Hayashibara:
[Even less confident.] I... well... try to compensate for the little
time I have for social pursuits by spending it more efficiently. For
example, in high-school, I had many friends. After each game, the
whole team would always go out together. [Pause.] That's... the best
way I can answer this.
[Pause.]
Kasuga:
[Nods, and resumes reading from his notes.] This brings me to another
question. You're very popular among some of our female sports fans.
[Looks at the question and tenses.] Are you romantically involved
right now?
Hayashibara:
[Nervously.] Ahh... well.... [Looks away, glancing momentarily to
where Ayukawa is sitting.] Baseball takes up much of my free time. I
guess I haven't had time to really think about it. I suppose... I've
been waiting to meet the right girl. [Ayukawa, listening to the
conversation, looks around uneasy.]
Kasuga:
Well... if you did... if you did find her?
[Long pause. Kasuga watches Hayashibara tense up with nervousness.]
Hayashibara:
If I did... she'd be someone very special to me.
Kasuga:
[Continues reading from his notes.] So, what are you looking for in
this... special person?
Hayashibara:
[Swallows.] Well... she would have to be kind...and smart... and
independent.
Kasuga:
Independent?
Hayashibara:
[Nods.] Yes, I think so. Every relationship has to strike the right
balance between trust and mutual independence, so.... [Trails off.]
Kasuga:
So...?
Hayashibara:
So I would look for all these qualities in... the person I would like
to care about.
Kasuga:
[To himself.] "Person he would like to care about".... Is he talking
about...? [To Hayashibara.] Well, I guess I shouldn't pry too much.
[Looks over his notepad.] I guess I've got enough.
Hayashibara:
Eh? I mean, OK. Did you get everything you need?
Kasuga:
Un. I've got what I need to know. [Remembers.] Oh yes! There's one
thing more. I've got a request for an autograph from two of my
housemates; I wouldn't ask this favor during the interview, but since
it's over....
Hayashibara:
[Teeth gleam.] I'd be glad. That's for Yoko-san and Yuko-san, isn't
it? [Kasuga nods.] Very well. [Hayashibara picks two empty sheets from
Kasuga's pad and signs them.] Here you go.
Kasuga:
[Nods.] Thank you for your time.
Hayashibara:
[Stands up and prepares to leave.] You're welcome. [Pause.] You...
you're a good interviewer, Kasuga-kun. Go for it.
Kasuga:
...
[Hayashibara waves at him and Ayukawa and leaves.]
Ayukawa:
Well, it wasn't quite what I expected from a personal interview.
Kasuga:
[Nods.] Un.
Ayukawa:
Why are you so down? I think you did a pretty good job. Maybe next
time you can be more relaxed.
Kasuga:
Well... yeah.... [Thinks.] Actually.... [Trails off.]
Ayukawa:
What?
Kasuga:
[Takes a deep breath.] The truth is... I was worried when I saw you.
You see, yesterday Oda-san got a note from a person named "A." who
talked about "K-san" and "H-san". Then, last night... I had a dream
that you and Hayashibara would be... well.... [Stops.] I guess I was
worried because when I dropped by your place this morning, I saw your
note to Oda-san and that you were going to be meeting Hayashibara
today.
Ayukawa:
[Surprise.] Where did you get that from?
Kasuga:
[Puts his hand behind his head and laughs awkwardly.] Well... I was
just checking your calendar to see if I could find you. I just wanted
to talk to you.
Ayukawa:
I see.... [Thinks for a minute, then stifles a laugh.]
Kasuga:
Eh? What's so funny?
Ayukawa:
[Unable to stifle her laughing.] Hahahaha.... [Calms down.] Sorry.
[Sighs.] Kasuga-kun, after all this time, I would have thought you'd
know better!
Kasuga:
What...? But what about meeting Hayashibara?
Ayukawa:
[Playfully.] Baka-mitai*... I wanted to meet you! This was supposed to
be your first solo assignment and I wanted to encourage you.
*Idiot (politely)
Kasuga:
First? I did an interview with him already.
Ayukawa:
[Laughs.] But that one was in the locker room! I didn't think they'd
let me there!
Kasuga:
Oh. [Thinks.] But... you *did* write a letter to Oda-san about
"K-san". I saw a scratch copy when I dropped by your apartment this
morning.
Ayukawa:
[Thinks.] That letter? I haven't even sent it yet. [Pulls out a folded
sheet of paper from her school binder and hands it to Kasuga.]
Kasuga:
[Looking at the letter.]
Dear Oda-san,
I am a second year student in the college. A friend of mine who I call
"K-san" is dating a guy I call "S-san". "K-san" is a little naive
about dating and she's already had two dates go bad for different
reasons. "K-san" is a very sweet person and I don't want to see her
hurt again, but I don't know much about "S-san". Would I be intruding
to try and find out more about "S-san" or should I just let "K-san"
have a chance to learn about "S-san" herself?
Sincerely,
"Girl with the red straw hat"
Ayukawa:
It's obvious who am I talking about, isn't it? The truth is, I don't
know how well Keiko-san and Sakurai-san are getting along. The last
two times she's been on a date, she's been very disappointed and I
didn't want her to go through that again. I just wanted another
opinion on how they should proceed.
Kasuga:
[Realization dawning.] Then "A." is really...?
Ayukawa:
I haven't got the slightest idea. [Starts laughing again.]
Kasuga:
[Smiles in relief.] A...hahaha....
Ayukawa:
[Stops laughing and touches Kasuga's hand.] You should still have
known better. It's nice to trust someone else and know they trust you,
don't you agree?
Kasuga:
[Pauses, then nods.] Um.
[Cut to the Journalism building later that evening. Kasuga types away at
his workstation. Sakai and Doko are looking over rough layouts as they put
together the finished master to be run later that evening.]
Doko:
Oda-san, hurry up! We're going to press in ten minutes.
Oda:
Alright.... [Turns her attention back to the screen as she types her
last response.]
Dear "A."
I'm going to address this to your friend, since she's the one in the
need of an advice. Please relay this message to her:
It's good to hear that you have a friend in "K-san". However, if you
are truly having doubts about your relationship, then perhaps it is
time to explore other possibilities. College is all about change and
growth and you shouldn't go through life wondering about all the
possibilities that were missed. If "H-san" really is as nice as
yousay, then go for it! Seize the moment! It may never come again!
Ihope you find the true love of your life!
Sincerely,
Oda-san
[She saves the response and sends it to the typesetter. Walking over to
Kasuga's workstation, she watched over his shoulder for a moment.]
Oda:
So, how did it go? Did you like the assignment?
[Kasuga opens his mouth, but doesn't say anything, lost in thought. Fade to
memory of last days:]
Yoko:
[Confidently.] Our relationship is based on mutual understanding!
[Fade to:]
Hayashibara:
Every relationship has to strike the right balance between trust and
mutual independence.
[Fade to:]
Kasuga:
[To Ikemoto.] It's nice to trust someone else and know they trust you,
so....
[Fade to:]
Ayukawa:
It's nice to trust someone else and know they trust you, don't you
agree?
[Fade to:]
Ikemoto:
[Raises an eyebrow.] You two are truly made for each other.
[Fade back to present.]
Kasuga:
[Looks at Oda, smiles, and nods.] Yeah, I liked the assignment.
[Cut to the Butsumetsu athletics department. The team workouts have long
ago ended and the locker room is quiet and dark except for a single hanging
lamp in the back of the room. Sitting alone on a bench with his locker
open, Hayashibara flips the newspaper closed, the conflict on his face
clear. After thinking it over, he opens the paper and reads the reply
again.]
Hayashibara:
[Reading the paper.] "It may never come again. I hope you find the
true love of your life...." [Pushes the paper aside.]
Sagawa:
[Opening the door.] Hey, they're closing up the building. Are you
ready? What are you doing in here, anyway?
Hayashibara:
Eh? Ah... just reading... the newspaper. I'll be...out in a moment.
Sagawa:
Ok. Remember, we're waiting for you! Hurry up, Akira! [Exits.]
Hayashibara:
[Pauses and looks at the newspaper again. Reading quietly to himself.]
Dear "A.".... [He sighs, closes the newspaper, picks up his sports
bag, and exits the locker room, turning off the light.]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
END CREDITS
New Character Designer/Writer Stephen Tsai
Co-writer Vladimir Zelevinsky
Pre-readers Robert Carragher
Herbert Fung
Very special thanks to Hitoshi Doi
A tip of the hat and a deep bow to Matsumoto Izumi
for starting the whole thing
If I left anyone off, my apologies. Any mistakes/embarrassing faux pas are
entirely my own. If there is anything here you must flame, mail them to
stsai@netcom.com
Thank you for taking the time to read this episode of my series. I have the
next episode in the works.
Hope you enjoyed it and thanks again!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Back to KOC Summaries]
This page has been visited by [Image] people
[Mailbox]
Changes last made on: Wed Feb 4 13:22:04 1998
OrangeRoad 近期熱門文章
PTT動漫區 即時熱門文章
