Episode 4: Connected Memories

Yumi: Wait, are you tryna say that Mizuki was the one you saw in your dream?

Himari: Well, not exactly.

Yumi: Then what are you saying?

Himari: Mizuki has his eyes and his voice but not the same hair or attitude. They look alike but have different behaviors. The man I saw in my dream felt like someone who would protect the one he loved to the very end and even die for his lover at least that’s what I felt when he talked to me.

Yumi: Wow! Your life is sooo complicated.

Himari: Very complicated.

[Ring Ring Ring, Ring Ring Ring]

Toshiro: Well, I guess it’s time for Arts class.

Kenshiro: Yh, I guess so too. Let’s get going, I don’t want Mr whatever to scold me.

Toshiro: You know it’s not okay to insult your teachers.

Kenshiro: Technically , that wasn’t an insult.

Toshiro: Technically, you’re just being a jerk.

Kenshiro: Whatever, Why don’t you just mind your own business.

Toshiro: Actually, you talked to me first. (He makes a sarcastic face)

Karin: You idiots!! If you hadn’t been arguing like fools you would have noticed that most of the class have left the class.

Toshiro & Kenshiro: (They point at each other) IT WAS HIS FAULT!!

Karin: YOU STUPID FOOLS!!!

Toshiro: But, I got a higher score than you in Mathematics so technically I’m smarter than you.

Karin: You cocky imbecile. (She puches him in the face). JUST BECAUSE YOU GOT A HIGHER SCORE THAN ME IN MATH DOESNT REALLY MEAN YOURE SMARTER THAN ME! GOT THAT!

Toshiro: Yes ma’am.

Kenshiro: ( To himself) Who knew Karin could be so scary. ( He attempts to leave the class )

Karin: HEY! WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU ARE GOING?

Kenshiro: (He panics) Erm..... nowhere

Karin: Good. I have a special beating for knuckleheads like you. ( She smiles )

Kenshiro: Oh crap. I’m dead

Karin: You sure are. ( She puches him in the head )

Kenshiro: Owww. Wanna give me a head concussion

Karin: Shut up or else I’ll give you another one.

Kenshiro: Yes ma’am.

Karin: Now let’s go to class, Shall we?

Kenshiro & Toshiro: Yes ma’am.

Karin: Idiot brothers.

( They walk to the Arts and Crafts room )

Mr Nakamura: Kenshiro, Toshiro and Karin you’re late for class, Why?

Toshiro & Kenshiro: Erm...........

Karin: Sorry sir, they had an arguement so I had to settle things am I right boys?

Toshiro & Kenshiro: Yes, you’re right.

Mr Nakamura: Alright, take your seats.

Karin: Both of you are lucky that he didn’t scold me.

Mr Nakamura: Today’s topic is Inner Vision or Painting from your mind’s eye. A true artist would hold his paintbrush as if it was the most important thing in his or her life. It creates a portal through your mind to draw or paint what you think of the most or what you feel connected to. To start off everyone pick up your paintbrushes, Think or rather in vision what you think matters to you the most or doing what you’re most passionate about,Okay? Everyone begin!

Mizuki: (He scratches his head) Hmmm? What matters to me the most huh? Okay then.

(25 minutes later)

Mr Nakamura: Okay everyone, brushes up!. Okay I’ll start with you Midori.

Midori: Alright sir. (He turns his canvas)

Mr Nakamura: Please can you explain your artwork?

Midori: That’s easy. Of course this is me doing what I love the most and it matters a lot to me. Reading Mangaka and Watching anime!!

Mr Nakamura: Well (He sighs), Thank You Mr Ryu for telling us about your passions.

Midori: Your welcome sir.

Mr Nakamura: Well then Miss Yumi you’re next, Please explain your drawings.

Yumi: In my drawing here, I’m doing what I love the most.

Mr Nakamura: Which is?

Yumi: Straightening up idiot boys that’s what I love doing the most and teaching them a very good lesson.

Mr Nakamura: (He gives a sarcastic look and sighs) Okay, Next person. Mizuki!!

Mizuki: I don’t know if it’s good but....... (He turns his canvas)

Mr Nakamura: Please explain your artwork.

Mizuki: Well, Sir I drew an image of The Sun as you said what we feel connected to or what we love doing the most and I love admiring the Sun and it’s light, one star gives our whole Solar System light, How Awesome?. It provides energy and heat it’s just so amazing and spectacular.

Mr Nakamura: Very good Mizuki. Next Miss Himari!

Himari: Here goes nothing, (She turns her canvas) I drew the picture of someone I saw in my dreams, it’s not a complete drawing because I didn’t really see his face but I did my best. I drew him because I feel connected to him somehow I really don’t know at least for now.

Mr Nakamura: Hmph. Very Intriguing Miss Himari, Next person Yumichika!

Yumichika: Hehehehe (He makes a mischievous laugh)

Mr Nakamura:Please explain your artwork

Yumichika: (He laughs) I drew what I love doing the most. NOTHING!!!

(He gets slapped on the head by Mr Nakamura)

Yumichika: Owwwwww! Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!. Why?

Mr Nakamura: For being lazy.

[Ring Ring Ring] [Ring Ring Ring]

Mr Nakamura: Well, I guess that’s all for today. You can go back to your classes

[After School]

Yumi: Hey Himari! Let’s get going.

Himari: Alright.

Yumi: Grab your bag!

Himari: Hmph.

Yumi: Lemme guess that dream’s still disturbing you?

Himari: You’re my best friend so of course you know what I’m feeling.

Yumi: We’ll talk about it when we get to your house.

Himari: Aren’t we waiting for the boys?

Yumi: I don’t know where they are. Maybe they’ve gone home

Himari: Alright then.

Meanwhile ………………

Midori: Hey Mizuki, you think the girls are waiting for us?

Mizuki: I doubt Yumi would allow that.

Midori: Yh, Right.

Mizuki: Come on Midori get outta the toilet already. I thought you were just taking a piss, I hope you’re not doing the other one?

Midori: You dumbass, my zipper spoilt I’m tryna fix it back.

Mizuki: That’s easy to fix. Just get outta there, tie your jacket on your waist and let’s catch up with the girls.

Midori: Alright...........………… And..... done!

Mizuki: Now lets go!

Midori: This feels weird.

Mizuki: Whatever.

Yumi: Well, I guess the full image of that man and where to find him is what’s disturbing you. Right?

Himari: As expected of you best friend, and Yes that’s what’s disturbing me.

Yumi: On my opinion, stop worrying it’s possible you’ll see him again in your dreams again and as for meeting him it’s either you’ve met him in your past and if it’s meant to be you’ll meet him soon in your future.

Himari: Well, In due time we’ll know. Thanks for being a great friend!

Yumi: No problem, it’s my job! Hey! I know a shortcut to your house it’s through this path.

Himari: Uhhhm, I’m not sure we should.....

Yumi: (She interrupts) Come on!

Himari: Yh, whatever.

Mizuki: Let’s get going we might catch up with them.

Midori: Now we can finally see who’s faster.

Mizuki: (He grins)

Midori: 1……2……3…… GO!

Yumi: Come on Hima we’re almost at your block.

Himari: I’m still not sure about this!

Thug 1: Hey, beautiful ladies.

Yumi: What!?

Thug 2: My buddy asked a question I think it’s best if you answered.

Thug 3: Come on don’t talk like that.

Himari: What do you want from us?

Thug 4: Whatever you have.

Yumi: You’re not getting squat from us.

Thug 2: Well, if you’re not willing to give then we’ll just take.

Thug 1: 2 of you take the first one, two of us will handle goldie hair.

Himari: How can 2 grown men take on 1 unarmed girl. How shameful!

Yumi: You bastards better stay away from me OR ELSE!!

Thug 3: Whaddya plan on doing sweetie?

Yumi: Don’t call me that!

Thug 4: Why? No one can help you here!

………: Oh really?

Thug 4: Huh?? (He gets punched very hard and fast)

Mizuki: Men should never pick on ladies it’s a show of their weakness.

Himari: MIZUKI!! HELP!!!

Mizuki: Just gimme a second I wanna teach these idiots a lesson.

Thug 3: Sure but you only took out one of us what about the remaining 3 huh?. Mr hero?

Midori: He’s got me and my staff.

Thug 3: Come on kid drop the stick.

Midori: How.... How dare you say that?

Thug 3: And what are you gonna do about it hit me with your stick?

Midori: Stance Form 1: Three Consecutive Smashes.

Thug 3: What kinda stance is that kid?

Midori: Hah! (He strikes him with great speed)

Thug 3: (He groans in pain) It.... It..... It all happened so fast!

Midori: Temple, Stomach and Spine, 3 simple hits. Wannna know the best part I’m not done yet! Stance Form 2: Blazing.........

Yumi: Ahhhhhhhh! (She punches the thug) I told you not to mess with me.

Midori: Hey! You didn’t let me finish!

Yumi: Yh, Yh, Thanks for saving me tho.

Midori: No problem. (He makes a wide smile)

Yumi: And also this is for coming late (She slaps him very hard)

Midori: Hmphh (He tries to shoulder the pain). Oi! Mizuki I’ll take the next one you go take the boss.

Mizuki: Alright!

Thug 1: Come and get some kid!

Mizuki: I’m not just some kid I’ve watched tons of Bruce Lee movies and anime fights to learn lots about fighting.

Thug 1: Well kid, Bruce Lee won’t save you today.

Mizuki: We’ll see, Himari distract him.

Thug 1: Huh?

Himari: Hey! (She slaps him)

Mizuki: Ahhhhhhh!! (He lands a very swift blow on him)

Midori: Hey Mizuki I’ve knocked him out, what took you so long?

Mizuki: (He smiles at Midori then keeps a straight face at the thugs)And that is why you should never mess with women, Got that?

Himari&Yumi: Yeah!! (They go around kicking the knocked out thugs)

Mizuki:What were you people doing here? You’re lucky we just happened to pass here and hear your screams who knows would have happened?

Himari: Yh, Yumi over here said it was a shortcut but either way thanks for saving us...... Hero! (She kisses him on the cheek)

Yumi: You too nerd! (She also kisses Midori on the cheek)

Himari: Well, we better get going. Yumi!

Yumi: Yh, let’s go before it gets late.

Himari: Bye. (She waves to them as She grabs Yumi and runs)

Mizuki: Yh......... (He waves) Bye.

Midori: Yh,Yh snap out of it loverboy.

Mizuki: Just shut up Okay, Let’s go home.

Yumi: You like him right?

Himari: Shut up! (She blushes)

Yumi: Yeah you do!

Himari: I said Shut up!.......

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