Pioneer owns the copyrights to Tenchi Muyo and to all the characters there in. I wish I owned them so I could be producing more anime. Please see the prelude to this series for explanations on the screen play annotations. As with the OVA this is rated PG13 due to depictions of nudity, violence, and sexual innuendo. TENCHI MUYO SCREEN PLAY By Zervon at zervon@hotmail.com Episode Two "Wedding Plans" TEASER FADE IN: INT. Kitchen - DAY (Thursday, 22 August 1996) Sasami moves about the kitchen, preparing breakfast, humming to her self. Ryo-Ohki sits on the counter watching. SASAMI Almost ready. I better make sure everyone is awake. Sasami turns off the stove and exits the kitchen. Ryo-Ohki jumps on Sasami's head before she leaves. INT. Tenchi's bedroom door - DAY Sasami enters the scene and stands in front of the door. Sasami knocks on the door. SASAMI It's time for breakfast! INT. Tenchi's bedroom. Close up of Tenchi's face - DAY Tenchi opens his eyes. INT. Tenchi's bedroom. Draw back camera to show Ryoko and Ayeka - DAY Ryoko is on Tenchi's right and Ayeka on Tenchi's left. Ryoko is in her mini skirt nightgown and Ayeka in a loose kimono. Tenchi is wearing his pajamas. TENCHI (Expressed as a thought) Oh, no. What do I do now? SASAMI (O. C.) Hurry up Ayeka and Ryoko or you will be late for breakfast. Tenchi's face goes wide eyed and his mouth drops open. Ryoko an Ayeka open their eyes. Both kiss Tenchi's cheeks. RYOKO and AYEKA Good morning Tenchi. Ryoko and Ayeka get out of bed and move to the door. Ryoko stretches while Ayeka straightens her kimono. RYOKO I think we better change before breakfast. AYEKA An excellent idea. Ayeka opens the door to see Mihoshi in the hall. MIHOSHI Good morning you two. Tenchi lifts his head in shock. MIHOSHI Did you both sleep well. AYEKA Quite well, thank you. RYOKO Yes, it was a very pleasant night. Ryoko slides the door shut. TENCHI (Expressed as a thought) What do I do now? Damn, I have to go. Tenchi gets up and exits the room. FADE OUT: END TEASER ACT ONE FADE IN: INT. Dining room table looking toward kitchen - DAY Seated around the table, in their usual spots, are Sasami, Mihoshi, Ayeka, Ryoko, and Tenchi. Ryoko and Mihoshi are shoveling in food. Ayeka and Sasami are eating at a more refined pace. Tenchi is just staring at his food. Ryoko finishes her food. RYOKO Tenchi you have to eat. How will you keep up your strength to work in the fields? Tenchi turns to look at Ryoko. Ayeka takes food from Tenchi's plate. TENCHI I'm not really hun... Ayeka shoves food into Tenchi's mouth. Tenchi, surprised, swallows the food and turns to look at Ayeka. Ryoko takes food from Tenchi's plate. TENCHI Ayeka, Wh... Ryoko shoves food into Tenchi's mouth. Tenchi covers his mouth and swallows. He takes food from his plate and begins to eat. Both Ayeka and Ryoko look disappointed. Ayeka returns the food she had to Tenchi's plate. Ryoko eats the food she had. Tenchi finishes his meal under the watchful eye of Ayeka and Ryoko. TENCHI Well its time to go. I will be harvesting the south field today. SASAMI I have packed your lunch. It's on the counter. TENCHI Thank you for breakfast Sasami, and thank you for fixing my lunch. Ryo-Ohki jumps on Tenchi's shoulder before he can stand. TENCHI Okay Ryo-Ohki. You can come if you promise not to stuff carrots in my mouth. RYO-OHKI Meow. Tenchi and Ryo-Ohki exit the dining room. AYEKA Lord Tenchi starts school in four days. RYOKO There are a lot of girls in his school. MIHOSHI Don't you guys trust Tenchi by now? AYEKA I trust Tenchi. I do not trust those evil temptresses in that school. RYOKO How can we protect him? Ayeka shows sly look on her face. AYEKA I have an idea. RYOKO Oh, I love that look. Tell me. EXT. Carrot fields - DAY Tenchi drops his large basket and pulls out a smaller one. Ryo-Ohki jumps down and lays on a large rock. Tenchi digs up carrots and places them in the small basket. He empties the small basket in the large one and returns to digging. Ryo-Ohki passes through the basket and you can hear munching sounds. Tenchi approaches the basket and the munching stops. He drops in another load of carrots. RYO-OHKI Meoooow! Tenchi digs Ryo-Ohki out of the basket by the scruff of the neck. TENCHI Ryo-Ohki! Ryo-Ohki starts to cry. Tenchi hugs Ryo-Ohki to his chest. TENCHI It's okay Ryo-Ohki. You can eat as many as you want. Tenchi drops Ryo-Ohki back in the basket and you can hear the munching sound. Tenchi approaches the basket with another load. You can hear the munching sound. TENCHI Look out Ryo-Ohki, here come some more carrots. Ryo-Ohki passes out of the basket while Tenchi dumps in more carrots. Ryo-Ohki then pass back into the basket and starts munching. Tenchi approaches the basket with another load. You do not hear any munching sounds. Tenchi looks in the basket. TENCHI Here are some more carrots, Ryo-Ohki. Ryo-Ohki passes out of the basket falling on her back. She is obviously gorged. RYO-OHKI Meeeoooow. Tenchi holds a carrot in front of Ryo-Ohki. TENCHI Would you like another carrot Ryo-Ohki? Ryo-Ohki turns green places her paws over her mouth. RYO-OHKI Meeeoooow! Tenchi laughs and returns to work. INT. Follow Sasami through the house - DAY Sasami is walking up the stairs. She walks down the hall and enters her room. Inside are Ayeka and Ryoko. Ayeka is teaching Ryoko cats-cradle. SASAMI It is time to start dinner. Ayeka and Ryoko look at each other and shrug their shoulders. All three exit the room and Ayeka and Ryoko start downstairs with their heads hanging low. SASAMI Don't touch anything until I get there! AYEKA and RYOKO Yes, Sasami. Sasami walks over to Mihoshi's door. Sasami knocks on door. With no answer she goes in. Mihoshi is fast asleep. Sasami shakes her gently. MIHOSHI What, what is it. Is it time for dinner? SASAMI Almost, I need you to ask Grandfather to join us for dinner. MIHOSHI Why not call him on the telephone? SASAMI I think that a personnel visit will ensure he comes. Mihoshi yawns. MIHOSHI Oh, okay. Both exit the room and walk downstairs. Mihoshi exits through the front door. Sasami proceeds into the kitchen. INT. Dining room table looking toward kitchen - DAY SASAMI (O. C.) Good, you didn't touch anything. Okay, the first step is to wash your hands. AYEKA and RYOKO: (O. C.) Yes, Sasami. EXT. Temple - DAY Mihoshi enters the scene. She claps her hands twice and rings the bells. Grandfather opens the door and comes out onto the porch. GRANDFATHER What do you need, Mihoshi? MIHOSHI Sasami wishes you to join us for dinner tonight. GRANDFATHER Hmmm, good. What is the special occasion? Mihoshi covers her mouth and laughs. MIHOSHI I think she wants us all to die together. GRANDFATHER What?! MIHOSHI I'm just joking, Grandfather. Ayeka and Ryoko are cooking tonight. GRANDFATHER Oh, I forgot. I do have many pressing matters to attend to. MIHOSHI You will make Sasami cry if you don't show up Grandfather. A look of resignation crosses Grandfather's face. GRANDFATHER Very well, I will be there. MIHOSHI See you there, Grandfather. Bye-bye. Mihoshi turns and leaves. Grandfather goes back inside. INT. Dining room table looking toward kitchen - NIGHT All are seated around the table. Grandfather at the head nearest the kitchen. Father at the opposite end. On Grandfather's right sit Ayeka, Tenchi, and Ryoko. On his left sit Sasami, Mihoshi, and Washu. Ryo-Ohki sits behind Sasami near kitchen door. The meal is just about to begin. Ayeka and Ryoko each snatch some food from Tenchi's plate with their chopsticks. AYEKA Try some of this Shrimp Fried Rice, Lord Tenchi. RYOKO No, Tenchi. Try this Tempura. Ayeka grabs Tenchi closer to her. AYEKA The Shrimp Fried Rice. Ryoko jerks Tenchi closer to her. RYOKO The Tempura. TENCHI (Expressed as a thought) Well things are back to normal. Ayeka and Ryoko glare lighting at each other. They do a quick game of rock, paper, and scissors behind Tenchi's back. Ayeka wins rock to scissors. Ryoko pouts and looks down. AYEKA Please try the Shrimp Fried Rice, Lord Tenchi. TENCHI I am quite able to feed myself, Ayeka. AYEKA But your food is in my chopsticks. I won't be able to eat unless you take it. Please. Tenchi takes the food and sees that Ayeka does start eating. Tenchi swallows and Ryoko holds the Tempura in front of him. RYOKO Now try the Tempura, Tenchi. Tenchi rolls his eyes and takes the food. Ayeka and Ryoko alternate feeding Tenchi for the rest of the meal. Washu watches the exchange with interest. After everyone finishes eating. GRANDFATHER Another excellent meal Sasami. FATHER Yes, Sasami, I am so happy to have you cooking for us. TENCHI and WASHU Thank you, Sasami. Sasami and Mihoshi both giggle into their hands. A mischievous look crosses Sasami's face. SASAMI Which did you like better, Tenchi, the Shrimp Fried Rice or the Tempura? TENCHI How can I answer that, Sasami? Both were excellent. I think this is the first time you served them together. Both Ayeka and Ryoko have beaming smiles. SASAMI You're still silly Tenchi. Ayeka made the Shrimp Fried Rice, and Ryoko made the Tempura. Tenchi looks stunned. Ayeka and Ryoko glow. Ryoko then looks down and stops smiling. RYOKO Well Sasami had everything ready. I just dropped the pieces in the batter and then in the fryer. Ryoko's face takes on a serious look. RYOKO Remembering to take them out, now that was difficult. Ayeka also stops smiling and looks down. AYEKA Well Sasami had everything mixed up for me. I just had to drop it in the wok and stir it around. Tenchi places his arms around both of them. TENCHI You both did wonderfully. Sasami left the hardest part for each of you. Both girls smile and melt into Tenchi. Chorus of thank you to Ryoko and Ayeka from everyone except Washu. Washu looks lost in thought. TENCHI What's wrong, Little Washu? WASHU I don't like it when my guinea pig keeps surprising me! Everyone laughs. As the meal breaks up Mihoshi and Sasami start clearing the dishes. RYOKO Father can you take Ayeka and me to town tomorrow? FATHER Sure, no problem. I do leave early in the morning though. Ryoko stares at her lap frowning. AYEKA Don't worry Father, we'll be ready. INT. Tenchi's bedroom door - NIGHT Ryoko materializes in the hall. Ayeka steps into the scene. AYEKA Ah ha, I thought I would find you sneaking around here. RYOKO Find me! I found you trying to sneak in Tenchi's room. AYEKA I am doing no such thing. I only wish to say good night to Lord Tenchi. RYOKO Yeah, right. Ryoko starts making a kissy face. AYEKA What is that suppose to mean? RYOKO You are here to kiss Tenchi good night, right. AYEKA You hussy. I am not going to throw myself at any man. RYOKO Well I'm here to kiss Tenchi good night. AYEKA No you are not! Ryoko and Ayeka glare lightning at each other and raise a fist. Ryoko wins paper to rock. Ayeka sniffs in defeat and both move in front of Tenchi's door. Ryoko knocks on the door. TENCHI (O. C.) Who is it? RYOKO We need to talk to you Tenchi. TENCHI (O. C.) Now what? The door opens with Tenchi, in his pajamas, standing in it. TENCHI I need to prepare for school and get a good night sleep. AYEKA We know that, Tenchi. Ryoko kisses Tenchi on the cheek. RYOKO Good night, Tenchi. Ayeka kisses Tenchi on the cheek. AYEKA Good night, Tenchi. Both girls turn and leave. Tenchi looks stunned. TENCHI Whaa... Tenchi closes the door. INT. Grandfather's study at the temple - DAY (Sunday, 25 August 1996) Tenchi and Grandfather are each keeling at the table sharing tea. TENCHI I start school tomorrow, Grandfather. GRANDFATHER Hmmm, you don't say. TENCHI Yes. And I need you to come to dinner tonight. GRANDFATHER Hmmm, you don't say. TENCHI Please, Grandfather. I have an important announcement to make. GRANDFATHER Oh, really. Yes, Tenchi, I will be there. TENCHI Thank you, Grandfather. EXT. Front of house - DAY Tenchi enters the scene with a backpack full of carrots. Ryo-Ohki sits on top of the carrots. Tenchi moves around the house and sees Ryoko. Ryoko is industriously beating the carpets. TENCHI Hello, Ryoko, what are you doing? RYOKO It's my turn to clean the carpets, Tenchi. TENCHI Wow! You are doing a great job, Ryoko. Ryoko blushes and smiles. TENCHI Could you stop by my room just before dinner, Ryoko? I need to talk to you about something. RYOKO Sure, Tenchi. No problem. TENCHI By the way, where is Ayeka? RYOKO She and Mihoshi are doing laundry out back, Tenchi. TENCHI Thank you, Ryoko. Tenchi walks around the house to the storage shed and drops off the carrots. Ryo-Ohki goes into the house. Tenchi then walks into the backyard where Ayeka and Mihoshi are hanging laundry to dry. TENCHI Hello Ayeka. Hello Mihoshi. AYEKA and MIHOSHI Hello Tenchi. TENCHI You two are doing great work! AYEKA and MIHOSHI Thank you, Tenchi. TENCHI Ayeka, could you stop by my room just before dinner? I need to talk to you about something. AYEKA Okay Tenchi. Tenchi enters the house. INT. Dining room table looking toward kitchen - DAY All are seated around the table. Grandfather at the head nearest the kitchen. Father at the opposite end. On Grandfather's right sit Ayeka, Tenchi, and Ryoko. On his left sit Sasami, Mihoshi, and Washu. Ryo-Ohki sits behind Sasami near kitchen door. The meal has just ended. Ryoko and Ayeka are each wrapped around one of Tenchi's arms. Tenchi taps his water glass with a spoon. TENCHI I have an important announcement to make. All eyes are on Tenchi. TENCHI Little Washu? WASHU Yes, Tenchi. TENCHI Little Washu may I have your permission to marry your daughter? WASHU Oh, I am so happy! A mother's dream comes true. To finally see my little Ryoko get married. Yes, Tenchi, you may marry my daughter. Chorus of congratulations on his upcoming wedding to Ryoko all around the table. Ryoko has a beaming smile on her face. TENCHI Thank you Little Washu. Could you also send a message for me to the Emperor of Jurai? WASHU Sure thing Tenchi. Just one thing, could you please, could you call me, Mom! TENCHI Yes, Mom. WASHU Oh, I am so happy. What is your message? TENCHI I want to ask the Emperor's permission to marry Ayeka. Washu's jaw drops to the table while the rest congratulate Tenchi on his upcoming marriage to Ayeka. Ayeka has a beaming smile on her face. WASHU Wait a minute! Stop it right there! I thought you were going to marry Ryoko! TENCHI Yes, I am. WASHU But you just said you are going to marry Ayeka! TENCHI Yes, I did. WASHU How can you... Washu looks at Ayeka with a puzzled frown. WASHU Is that old law still on the books? AYEKA No one saw any reason to take it off. WASHU That law hasn't been used since, since Emperor Azusa dusted it off. AYEKA None the less it is still the law. Washu looks Ryoko in the eye. WASHU You will be first wife? RYOKO Yes. Washu looks Ayeka in the eye. WASHU And you will be second wife? AYEKA Yes. Washu looks back at Ryoko. WASHU Are you all right with this? Ryoko smiles and nods her head vigorously. Washu looks at Ayeka. WASHU Are you all right with this? Ayeka smiles and nods her head vigorously. Washu looks over at Grandfather. WASHU You approve Grandfather? Grandfather holds up is hands and smiles. WASHU Damn, my guinea pig has surprised me again! Washu's keyboard materializes before her. WASHU Where is that file. Here it is. Everything you want to know about Tenchi. Delete! Okay Tenchi, what's your message. Washu types as Tenchi speaks. TENCHI To Emperor Azusa. I, Tenchi Masaki, son of Achika, daughter of Yoshou, request, your daughter, Ayeka's hand in marriage. WASHU Done, it will be there in 40 days. Another 40 days for a reply plus however long he thinks about it. Tenchi stands up, untangling himself from the two girls. He moves around Father and kneels beside Washu and takes her chin in his hand. TENCHI Thank you, mother. Tenchi lightly kisses Washu. Washu smiles as her eyes mist over. Tenchi stands and moves around Father and kneels beside Ryoko. Ayeka leans over Ryoko to see what is happening. Tenchi pulls out a small box and opens it. Inside is a diamond ring. TENCHI Ryoko, will you marry me? RYOKO Yes, Tenchi, Yes. Tenchi kisses Ryoko and places the ring on her finger. Ryoko turns to show Ayeka the ring and they hug. Ryoko teleports across the table and show the ring to Sasami and Mihoshi, and they hug. Tenchi takes a hold of Ayeka's hand. Ryoko teleports around Grandfather and they hug. She teleports around Father and they hug. Ryoko finishes with Washu. As they hug tears come to their eyes. RYOKO and WASHU I am so happy! FADE OUT: END ACT ONE ACT TWO FADE IN: INT. Dining room table looking toward kitchen - DAY (Monday, 26 August 1996) Sasami already has breakfast laid out. Tenchi and Father walk in together. FATHER Good morning Sasami. TENCHI Sasami you don't have to get up this early to make breakfast for me! SASAMI Stop being silly Tenchi. Who do you think has been making breakfast for Father all summer? TENCHI Oh, I'm sorry Sasami. I didn't know. FATHER Sasami's breakfast is a wonder Tenchi. I always leave for work full of energy. I haven't told anyone yet but they are going to assign a major Tokyo project to me next month. SASAMI That is great news Father! TENCHI Wow, dad. Is that like a promotion? FATHER It sure is. It will mean a big raise too. And just in time. I am sorry to say it, but you girls are very expensive. SASAMI I'm sorry to be a burden, Father. FATHER I didn't mean that Sasami. You girls are never a burden, you are a joy to an old mans heart. The men sit down to eat. TENCHI I am looking forward to school, dad. It will give me a chance to get away from it all. Sasami drops a bowl. SASAMI Oh my. I'm sorry. Sasami runs into the kitchen. TENCHI and FATHER That's okay Sasami! Sasami comes back out, with broom and mop, and cleans the mess. FATHER Have a good day at school, Tenchi. Thank you for breakfast Sasami. Father gets up to leave for work. TENCHI You too Father. Father leaves the room. TENCHI Thank you again for breakfast, Sasami. SASAMI You're welcome Tenchi. Here's your lunch. TENCHI Thank you Sasami, Good-bye. Sasami waves bye. Tenchi leaves the room. Sasami is lost in thought. EXT. Outside the house - Day Father stands waiting. Tenchi walks out of the house. FATHER Here son this is for you. Father holds out a delicate ring. TENCHI Thank you Father. Father's eyes grow misty. TENCHI This is the ring you gave to mother. FATHER Yes it is full of happy memories. TENCHI I hope there is room for some more happy memories. Tenchi and Father hug each other tightly. FATHER Your mother in heaven is smiling now Tenchi. Well, you better hurry to catch your bus. TENCHI Good bye Father. Tenchi rushes off down the path. Father follows slowly. EXT. Stairs - DAY Tenchi walks down the long flight of stairs. He walks along the path until near the bus stop. EXT. Bus stop - DAY Two schoolgirls stand at the bus stop with their backs to the camera. TENCHI (O. C.) That's odd. No one else lives around here. EXT. Slowly zoom in on the two girls - DAY Both girls turn when they are in frame. It is Ryoko and Ayeka. TENCHI (O. C.) What are you doing here! Ayeka and Ryoko blush and bow their heads. Tenchi enters the scene. Tenchi raises both of their heads with his hands. TENCHI Why? AYEKA We did it Friday when Father took us to town. RYOKO We enrolled in your school as exchange students. AYEKA Father did not know what we did. RYOKO He thought we went shopping for you. TENCHI I will ask again, why? AYEKA We wanted to... to... Ayeka breaks down in tears. RYOKO To protect you from the other girls in school. Tenchi's face grows angry. RYOKO That was not the main reason for us enrolling! AYEKA I... We wanted to... to... RYOKO To learn your Earth ways so we could make you better wives. Tenchi hugs both girls. TENCHI And the truth will set you free. You must know now that I love you both totally. It would be far easier for me to fall on my sword then to betray either of you. AYEKA I still want to go to school with you Lord Tenchi. We did it before for your Mother. I know what it involves now. Please let us go with you Lord Tenchi! RYOKO We will make every effort to behave Tenchi. I will not fly, or go through walls, or blow anything up. Only one thing Tenchi. If anyone tries to harm you. I don't mean anything minor but something serious. Then there are no rules but one, and that is to win. TENCHI The bus is coming, Ayeka. Pull yourself together, please. We will see if the exchange students will be here all year or not later. Ayeka cleans her face as the bus pulls up. All three board the bus. INT. Bus - DAY Everyone's attention is on the two new girls. Several people greet Tenchi and he returns the greetings. They also ask who the two girls with him are. All three sit together in the back. TENCHI I will explain it once after we get to school. For now they both are with me. Several groans are heard from the male audience. INT. Close up of Tenchi, Ayeka, and Ryoko - DAY TENCHI Let me see your class schedules. AYEKA Here Tenchi. We made sure both of ours were the same. TENCHI We have four of the seven classes together, calculus in first, advanced physics in third, government in sixth, and business applications in seventh. You two took contemporary literature? RYOKO I am up on all the latest comics. AYEKA And I have kept track of the popular soap operas. TENCHI Ah, yeah. Well I am taking calligraphy in second period. Sasami will be happy to find out you are taking home and family development. AYEKA I don't think we did to well with Taro. RYOKO And I want to show mom that I can be a better mother than she can. TENCHI I think it's great. I am taking kendo in fourth period. You two are taking team sports in fifth I see. You know, both of you are a little stronger and faster than the average earthling. Ryoko takes on a sweet expression. RYOKO I know when to hold back Tenchi. Ayeka takes on a determined look. AYEKA Just don't you think we will lose on purpose. TENCHI I just don't want anyone hurt, and I don't want you to forget and use your powers in the heat of competition. AYEKA and RYOKO Yes, Tenchi. TENCHI We will see how it goes. It may even be fun. Don't hesitate to come to me if you run into some cultural trouble. AYEKA Thank you, Tenchi. RYOKO Tenchi? TENCHI Yes. RYOKO What class are you taking in fifth period? Tenchi bows his head and turns red. TENCHI Poetry. Both girls beam with happiness and hug Tenchi. INT. Bus - DAY The other students look on in amazement. EXT. Front of school - DAY Tenchi's school bus arrives. Kazuhiko is waiting for the bus. The students exit the bus and form a horseshoe around the door. Last off are Tenchi, Ayeka, and Ryoko. KAZUHIKO So who are your new girlfriends, Tenchi. TENCHI These are my friends Ayeka... Ayeka gives a slight bow. TENCHI and Ryoko... Ryoko gives a wave. TENCHI They are both staying at the temple this year. KAZUHIKO Well you certainly did better this summer than last summer, hey Tenchi. TENCHI Ah, it's time to go to first period. We don't want to be late. The group breaks up and heads for classes. INT. School - DAY Tenchi, Ryoko, and Ayeka walk through the school. AYEKA It is very crowded here. TENCHI There are twenty four hundred students in the school. What are the schools on Jurai like? AYEKA I had a tutor Tenchi. I never went to a school. TENCHI How about you Ryoko? RYOKO Only Kagato and Washu have given me any training. TENCHI I guess you will just have to do your best. The three enter their first class. Tenchi sees three seats side by side. Tenchi sits in the middle with Ryoko on the right and Ayeka on the left. IKUKO Welcome class to your first day. As I do every year, we will start with a placement exam to see what you remember. Collective groans from the class. The test is passed out and everyone starts working. Show clock. Move clock up 5 minutes. Ryoko leans back in her chair and starts flipping her pencil in the air. Mr. Ikuko quietly walks to the front of Ryoko's desk. IKUKO Ms. Ryoko! Ryoko startled drops the pencil and has to grab her desk to keep from falling. Ryoko stands up. RYOKO Yes, Mr. Ikuko. IKUKO You should be doing your test. RYOKO I'm finished Mr. Ikuko. IKUKO It's only been five minutes! Mr. Ikuko takes the paper and looks at it. Shock spreads over his face. IKUKO Please follow me Ms. Ryoko. They walk to his desk. Mr. Ikuko sits down and Ryoko stands in front. Mr. Ikuko examines her test carefully. IKUKO All of your answers are correct Ms. Ryoko. What were you studying at your last school? RYOKO My teacher, Ms. Washu, had me studying quantum mechanics. IKUKO Quantum mechanics? Mr. Ikuko opens his desk and pulls out a different exam. IKUKO Please take this back to your seat and complete it. Bring it back to me when you are done. Ryoko returns to her desk and sits down. Tenchi gives her a questioning look. Ryoko shrugs her shoulders and starts to work. Clock moves forward 15 minutes. All the other students are still working. Ryoko stands up and goes to Mr. Ikuko's desk. Mr. Ikuko examines the paper. IKUKO Ms. Ryoko, you have gotten 100% on the end of year final exam. Mr. Ikuko stands. IKUKO Would you please accompany me to the hallway? Mr. Ikuko and Ryoko exit the classroom to the deserted hallway. INT. Hallway - DAY IKUKO I'm afraid this course will not be very challenging to you Ms. Ryoko. RYOKO I'm sorry. Please don't kick me out! I can change some of my answers! IKUKO Please calm down Ms. Ryoko. No one is going to kick you out for your knowledge. I would like to know if you would assist me as class tutor. You can help those students who are not gifted like you. RYOKO Oh, wow. Students like Tenchi? IKUKO Well yes, if he needed your help. RYOKO Can I hang out in the teacher's lounge? Mr. Ikuko covers his mouth with a fist to cover his laughter. IKUKO We will have to discuss that later. Will you take the job? RYOKO I will try Mr. Ikuko. INT. Classroom - DAY Mr. Ikuko and Ryoko enter the classroom, and Ryoko returns to her seat. Ryoko pulls out one of Father's comics and reads. IKUKO Time everyone. Please pass your papers to the front. You will receive your scores tomorrow. Everyone has early dismissal to your next class. Ayeka and Tenchi gather around Ryoko. TENCHI What did Mr. Ikuko want? RYOKO He wants me to be an assistant teacher. Ayeka and Tenchi looked shocked. TENCHI What?! RYOKO Well, I got all the answers right on that first test he gave me. So he gave me another one called end of year exam. I got all those answers right, too. AYEKA How? RYOKO For 5,000 years all I have been studying is math and science. TENCHI Well that should make third period a breeze for you. AYEKA I have been studying government, law, and business practices for seven hundred years. TENCHI So you have the last two classes solved. With you two girls my homework is going to be easy. We had better get going. I will see you both in physics. INT. School hallway - DAY Ayeka and Ryoko walk around the school. Ryoko has a school map in her hand. Tenchi follows the girls at a distance. Ryoko stops at an intersection. RYOKO This damn map doesn't have a single star coordinate. How's a space pirate to find her way around. AYEKA Let me look. Ayeka takes the map. RYOKO Well, princess. AYEKA I'm looking! RYOKO Maybe you should turn it around? AYEKA Oh, I don't know! Tenchi walks up behind the girls. TENCHI Let me help. Both girls are startled. AYEKA Oh, Tenchi! RYOKO Are you following us? Tenchi turns red. TENCHI Well, kind of. We are both going to the Language Arts section. See you are here on the map, and your classroom is here. INT. Focus on school map as Tenchi points out the areas - DAY AYEKA (O. C.) Oh, it is in a different building. TENCHI (O. C.) Well, not really. It's the same building, different floor. Ryoko's finger points to the stairs on the map. RYOKO (O. C.) Oh, Oh, Oh, so this stairs and this stairs are the same! INT. School hallway - DAY TENCHI Right! RYOKO Then we goooooooo, which way? Tenchi points at the map. TENCHI Down this hallway. Both girls look at him smiling. Tenchi points down the hallway to the right TENCHI Down that hallway. RYOKO All right, let's go. Tenchi, Ayeka, and Ryoko walk through the hallways. They stop in front of the girl's classroom. TENCHI Please wait here in the hallway after class. I will take you to the physics lab. AYEKA and RYOKO Okay Tenchi. INT. Classroom - DAY Ayeka and Ryoko enter the contemporary literature classroom. The class is almost full. They see two seats next to each other and sit down. A boy sits to Ayeka's left and a girl to Ryoko's right. RYOE Hi there, I'm Ryoe. You both are new here. RYOKO My name is Ryoko. Yes, we came here this summer. DAIJIRO My name is Daijiro. Where are you from? AYEKA Hello, I am Ayeka. We are from Jurai. DAIJIRO Where's that? RYOKO It's on another planet, about 4,000 light years away. Ryoe and Daijiro both stare. Then Ryoe and Daijiro start laughing. RYOE Well if you don't want to tell us you don't have to. AYEKA I'm sorry but from a small farm village up north does not sound very exotic. DAIJIRO Ryoko what did you do to Mr. Ikuko? RYOKO He wants me to be a class tutor. DAIJIRO You can tutor me anytime Ryoko. Ryoko's mouth drops open and Ayeka turns red. RYOE Really, Daijiro let them breathe first. CHISA Class, please come to order. My name is Ms. Chisa. First we will discuss your summer reading. INT. Hallway - DAY Ayeka and Ryoko are standing in the hall staring out the window. Both are fuming. Tenchi enters the scene. TENCHI Hi there, how di... Both girls turn to look at Tenchi. TENCHI What's wrong? Both girls clutch Tenchi. Several people in the halls stare as they pass. RYOKO Tenchi, she is so mean. She said comics were contemporary trash. AYEKA She called soap operas the dregs of modern television. TENCHI Who said this? AYEKA Ms. Chisa. RYOKO She doesn't understand anything. DAIJIRO Hi Tenchi. Both girls look at Daijiro. RYOE Hi Tenchi. Both girls glare at Ryoe. TENCHI Hi Ryoe, Daijiro. How are you two doing? DAIJIRO We were in class with, ah, your friends. RYOE Ms. Chisa really lit into them over their idea of literature. TENCHI Well we can deal with Ms. Chisa later. We need to get to the physics lab now. RYOE Hey, we both have physics next. INT. Physics lab classroom - DAY The five enter the classroom. Ryoko and Ayeka each have a hold one of Tenchi's arms and keep an eye on Ryoe. KAZUHIKO Hey, Tenchi, over here. TENCHI Be right there Kazuhiko. AYEKA Tenchi? RYOKO Where are you going? TENCHI Well I have been Kazuhiko's lab partner for as long as I can remember. DAIJIRO You could be my partner Ayeka. RYOE And you could be my partner Ryoko. Ayeka looks lost and concerned. RYOKO We could be each other's partner, Ayeka. DAIJIRO Come on, if it doesn't work out we can change later. TENCHI You two should split up and meet some others. You can compare notes later. RYOE It might be fun Ryoko, and it would give us a chance to talk. AYEKA Are you sure this is the right thing to do Tenchi? Tenchi looks at Daijiro. TENCHI There should be no problems Ayeka. Daijiro holds up his hands. DAIJIRO Not from me Tenchi. Tenchi moves over to Kazuhiko's station in the back. Daijiro and Ayeka move to a station near the front, and Ryoe and Ryoko take a station next to theirs. INT. Close up of Tenchi and Kazuhiko - DAY KAZUHIKO Wow Tenchi. Not one but two girlfriends. TENCHI Some people have all the luck, huh. It makes up for last summer. KAZUHIKO Weren't you at the temple again this summer? TENCHI That's the best part. Both of them are staying at the temple while here. KAZUHIKO So did you... You know... TENCHI Watch it Kazuhiko, before I damage another set of lockers. Kazuhiko holds up his hands. KAZUHIKO Sorry Tenchi. I didn't mean anything. I just wish I could live your life, mine is so dull. TENCHI Be careful of what you wish for. What did you do this summer? INT. Close up of Ayeka and Daijiro - DAY DAIJIRO Hello lab partner Ayeka. AYEKA Hello Mr. Daijiro. DAIJIRO Please just Daijiro. Are you always so formal? AYEKA I'm sorry but it is how I was raised. DAIJIRO It's okay. I think I know where I stand with you and Tenchi. And believe me, I don't want to be on Tenchi's bad side. AYEKA Tenchi's bad side? DAIJIRO I have him in my kendo class, and I have competed with him in judo. I think I am pretty good, but Tenchi fights like a demon. He's the best in the district. AYEKA Hmm, he never told me that. INT. Close up of Ryoko and Ryoe - DAY RYOE Do you think I am competition for Tenchi? RYOKO I think everyone is competition for Tenchi. RYOE Well I for one will not try to steal him from you. Truce. RYOKO Truce. Are you Daijiro's girlfriend? RYOE Well we are friends. To close to be boyfriend, girlfriend. What about Ayeka? She looks like your main competition for Tenchi. RYOKO We're friends also. More like sisters. We have agreed to not let a man get between us. RYOE Wow! Now that is commitment. INT. Physics lab classroom - DAY AZAKA Hello class. My name is Mr. Azaka. I welcome you to another year of advancing science. Ayeka covers her mouth as she giggles. DAIJIRO What's so funny? AYEKA I have a dear friend named Azaka. Mr. Azaka even talks like him. AZAKA Each station will come to the front and sign for equipment. We will start with the back left station and move left to right, back to front. Pairs of students move in an orderly fashion to get their equipment. RYOKO Mr. Azaka! May I speak with you please? Mr. Azaka moves to the front of Ryoe and Ryoko's station. AZAKA Hello Ms. Ryoe. Mr. Azaka glances to his right. AZAKA Mr. Daijiro. You two must be the new students. RYOKO My name is Ryoko. AYEKA I am Ayeka. RYOKO I would like to take your end of year exam now. I would like to help you as class tutor. Mr. Azaka looks amused. AZAKA Oh, really. And what makes you think you can do that? RYOKO My previous teacher, Ms. Washu, has been teaching me quantum mechanics to include sub-atomic particles, and the effects of inter-stellar masses on light. AZAKA Ahh, ohh, umm... Daijiro and Ryoe stare at Ryoko. Ayeka giggles in her hand. RYOKO May I take the test please, Mr. Azaka? AZAKA Okay Ms. Ryoko. Mr. Azaka moves to desk and pulls out an exam. He returns to Ryoko's station. AZAKA Here you go. There are four questions on observations for an experiment. RYOKO Unless it's transmuting lead to gold that should be no problem. Ryoko starts filling out the exam. Mr. Azaka watches her answer questions. Tenchi walks by with his lab equipment, and looks at Ayeka. Ayeka smiles and waves her hand. RYOE I will get our stuff, you stay there, Ryoko. Ryoko finishes the exam. AZAKA Well there is no reason to check it. You got 100%. The job is yours. Ryoko smiles sweetly. RYOKO Thank you Mr. Azaka. Mr. Azaka returns to the front of the class. INT. Close up of Ryoko, Ryoe, Ayeka, and Daijiro - DAY DAIJIRO Wow, you did that with Mr. Ikuko. RYOE You are a genius! What happened with Ms. Chisa? Ryoko sniffs and tosses her head. RYOKO Ms. Chisa does not understand contemporary or literature. AZAKA (O. C.) Now lets look at this year's curriculum. INT. Physics lab classroom - DAY Students have just finished putting away their equipment. AZAKA Class dismissed. Tenchi joins the other four. DAIJIRO I was a perfect gentleman, wasn't I Ayeka? So there is no reason for you to pound me in kendo class, Tenchi. Ayeka giggles in her hand. RYOE Well I am off to music. AYEKA What do you play Ryoe? RYOE Harp. AYEKA That's a beautiful instrument! RYOE Does either of you play? RYOKO I can't even hum. AYEKA I play a stringed instrument, the Koto. RYOE Now that is traditional. TENCHI I didn't know that Ayeka. AYEKA I do not perform in public. TENCHI Your next class is in the freshman wing. Will you two find it okay? RYOKO If I can navigate the galaxy, I should be able to navigate a school. Tenchi looks shocked. DAIJIRO Ayeka told me she was from Jurai. Tenchi looks worried. RYOE Yes, and it is 4,000 light years away. Ryoe, Daijiro, Ryoko, and Ayeka start to laugh. Tenchi joins in. TENCHI See you to in government class. DAIJIRO Ryoe and I will see you there to. RYOE Bye. INT. Hallway - DAY Ayeka and Ryoko walk through the halls. AYEKA Okay, I admit it. I'm lost. RYOKO Don't look at me. AYEKA One of us is going to have to ask directions. RYOKO Don't look at me. AYEKA Well I am the prettier one. RYOKO What does that mean? AYEKA You would scare away anyone who tried to help us. RYOKO Oh yeah, we will see about that! Ryoko sees a tall handsome boy approach. RYOKO Excuse me. The boy rushes by. Ayeka giggles in her hand. AYEKA What did I tell you? RYOKO Hummph. A young boy approaches, and Ryoko steps in front of him. The boy bounces off Ryoko and lands on his butt. Ryoko rushes over to the boy. RYOKO Oh excuse me, I am so clumsy. She picks the boy up smiling at him. The boy blushes and looks at his feet. BOY It was my fault. Are you a senior? RYOKO Yes. And you? BOY A freshman. RYOKO Can you take us to the home and family development class, please? BOY Okay, it's this way. The two girls follow the boy to their class. The boy looks at his feet the whole way. Ryoko lifts the boy's head and looks him in the eye. RYOKO Thank you my shinning knight, you have helped out this princess in distress. Ryoko kiss the boy's cheek and goes into the classroom. The boy looks stunned. Ayeka follows Ryoko. AYEKA Thank you, young man. INT. Classroom - DAY Ryoko and Ayeka take a seat next to each other. AYEKA You enjoyed that, didn't you? RYOKO It was fun. Do you think he will still be there when we leave? AYEKA If he is we will have no problem finding our next class. MAKIKO Welcome you two. You are tardy today. But as it is first day you will be excused. My name is Ms. Makiko. INT. Hallway - DAY Ryoko and Ayeka enter the scene from the classroom. RYOKO That wasn't too bad. AYEKA It was kind of a review of the chores we do around the house. RYOKO It looks like our knight has found his feet. AYEKA Well according to this map the Gym is outside our classroom. Both look out the window and see a large building. RYOKO Bingo! Let's go. Ryoko's stomach rumbles. RYOKO To lunch that is. Ayeka looks at the map and frowns. AYEKA Oh my, we are here and the cafeteria is way over here somewhere. Ryoko glances at the map. RYOKO We should be able to find it by supper. Ayeka looks out the window and points. AYEKA There is some picnic tables under the tree. RYOKO Won't Tenchi be looking for us in the cafeteria? AYEKA Yes, he will. RYOKO He will get worried. Ayeka's face shows a sly smile. AYEKA Yes, he will. RYOKO You are a naughty one. AYEKA Let's go I am hungry. Ayeka and Ryoko move off camera. EXT. Picnic tables under tree with gym in background - DAY Ayeka and Ryoko sit at the picnic table putting away their stuff. Ryoe enters the scene. RYOE Did you bring your gym clothes? RYOKO Yes. RYOE Follow me. I will show you around. Have either of you played field hockey? Ryoko and Ayeka both shake their head no. Ryoe leads them into the gym building. EXT. Practice field with gym building in the background - DAY Ayeka, Ryoko, and Ryoe exit the gym with the other girls in their class. The group moves out onto the field where their instructor awaits them. KIYONE Hello everyone, my name is Ms. Kiyone. Everyone line up for calisthenics. RYOKO Is this a small universe or what? AYEKA I hope she acts more like the Kiyone, instead of acting like Mihoshi. RYOE What are you two talking about? AYEKA Back home we know a police officer named Kiyone. RYOKO And one named Mihoshi. Let's say Kiyone was brains and Mihoshi was brawn. RYOE I think you will get a little of both with coach Kiyone. All the girls start stretching under the coach's guidance. EXT. Running track - DAY All the girls running around the track. EXT. Close up of Ryoe, Ayeka, and Ryoko - DAY Ryoe is winded. Ayeka and Ryoko are breathing lightly. RYOE You two are in great shape. Neither of you is hardly breathing. AYEKA It's good clean living. RYOKO Speak for yourself. EXT. Running track - DAY Ms. Kiyone blows her whistle. KIYONE All right. Good job everyone. Time to head for the showers. All the girls depart the track for the gym. EXT. Hallway - DAY Ayeka, Ryoko, and Ryoe walk through the hallways. Tenchi and Daijiro wait for the girls outside the classroom. All five enter and take over the second row. As viewed from the front left to right, Ryoe, Ryoko, Tenchi, Ayeka, and Daijiro. AYEKA Daijiro, how much of this class is how government works, and how much is local government history? DAIJIRO I'd say it's about seventy five percent how it works, and twenty five percent history. Why? AYEKA As Ryoko is good at math and science, I am good at government and business. RYOE That's great. Are you going to challenge the test? AYEKA Yes. My weak point is local history although I did do some research over the weekend. CUONG Good afternoon class. My name is Mr. Cuong. We will start with the course agenda. Mr. Cuong hands a stack of documents to a student in the front row. Ryoko leans across Tenchi and motions to Ayeka. Ayeka leans next to Ryoko. RYOKO When are you going to ask? AYEKA When he asks how I know so much, what do I tell him? Ryoko face shows the Oh, I understand look. INT. Classroom - DAY Mr. Cuong is erasing the chalkboard. CUONG Well that covers everything we will do this year. Please take the remaining time to review your materials. I will walk around and answer individual questions. Ayeka raises her hand. Mr. Cuong walks up to Ayeka's desk. CUONG Yes, Ms. Ayeka. AYEKA Mr. Cuong, I have been a serious student of all forms of government. I would like to assist you as class tutor. I am willing to take an exam today to show my qualifications. CUONG I can always use help. Are you sure you are up to the job? AYEKA Yes sir. Mr. Cuong returns to his desk and pulls out an exam. He returns to Ayeka's desk. CUONG Here you go. You need to score at least 90%. You only have twenty minutes. Ayeka takes the test and reads through it once. She then starts answering questions. Mr. Cuong moves around the room talking to students. Mr. Cuong moves toward Ayeka's desk. CUONG Thank you for your attention. Everyone is dismissed. Ms. Ayeka, have you finished? AYEKA Yes Mr. Cuong. CUONG Please stop by after final class and I will let you know how you did. Tenchi, Ayeka, Ryoko, Daijiro, and Ryoe gather together. TENCHI Well it's time for the last class. DAIJIRO Where are you heading next? TENCHI The three of us have business applications. DAIJIRO Ryoe and I finish in the chemistry lab. See you three tomorrow. RYOE Good bye. TENCHI Bye guys. AYEKA Good bye, thank you for your help. RYOKO Catch you later. INT. Classroom - DAY Tenchi, Ayeka, and Ryoko enter the business applications class. They take seats beside each other with Tenchi in the middle. Kazuhiko takes a seat next to Ryoko. A boy named Yuriko sits next to Ayeka. KAZUHIKO Hey Tenchi. How has your day gone? TENCHI Pretty good so far. Kazuhiko turns to Ryoko. KAZUHIKO I'm sorry, I forgot your name. RYOKO Ryoko. You must be one of Tenchi's best friends; he is always talking about you. KAZUHIKO Oh gee, that's nice of him. Yuriko leans near Ayeka. YURIKO Hello there, my name is Yuriko. What's yours? AYEKA My name is Ayeka. YURIKO How about going to the mall with me after class. AYEKA No, thank you. YURIKO Come on. I can give you a ride home. I have a Corvette. AYEKA That's nice. I am afraid I am too busy to go out though. YURIKO I think you sho... HIROSHIGI (overlapping) Attention class. I know it is near the end of the day, but please pay attention. My name is Mr. Hiroshigi. I will first pass out the class agenda. As Mr. Hiroshigi hands papers to each row Ayeka raises her hand. HIROSHIGI Yes, Ms... AYEKA Ayeka, Mr. Hiroshigi. I have studied for years under my father. He is a successful businessman. I would like to assist you in class if I may. HIROSHIGI What is your father's business? AYEKA He does import and export of manufactured goods and agriculture products around the world. HIROSHIGI Very good. We will talk during study time. Yuriko leans closer to Ayeka. YURIKO So you are to high and mighty for the likes of me. I may have my father buy your father out of business. Ayeka laughs in her hand. AYEKA You think quite a bit about yourself, don't you? YURIKO I certainly don't need any stuck up bitch. Shock spreads across Ayeka's face. Tenchi is looking daggers at Yuriko. YURIKO Stuff it Tenchi. You can crawl back to that run down shrine of yours. Ryoko smiles and waves at Yuriko. RYOKO Maybe you have time for me, Yuriko. Tenchi gives Ryoko a questioning look. YURIKO I guess you will do. I will see you after class. HIROSHIGI Attention please. Let's review the agenda. INT. Classroom - DAY Mr. Hiroshigi stands in front of the class. HIROSHIGI We will finish the class with study time. Mr. Hiroshigi walks over to Ayeka's desk. HIROSHIGI Please come up to my desk Ms. Ayeka. We will discuss what you know about business. Ayeka moves to the front. Ryoko takes Ayeka's seat. INT. Close up of Yuriko, Tenchi, and Ryoko - DAY YURIKO Let me take you to my place. I'll show you something to study. Ryoko takes on a look of innocence. RYOKO Oh, is it a big subject? Tenchi grows hot YURIKO It should be more interesting than anything Tenchi could show you. TENCHI Keep it up and I will show you the stars spinning around your head. YURIKO With that little bamboo stick. Have you ever even seen a real sword? Tenchi grows madder. RYOKO My, my, all this talk about swords is making me hot. YURIKO You're a feisty one, heh? RYOKO You can't imagine. Tenchi touches Ryoko's arm. She turns and winks at him. INT. Close up of Mr. Hiroshigi and Ayeka - DAY HIROSHIGI You are very knowledgeable Ms. Ayeka. Your father must be very successful to have taught you so much. AYEKA You are very kind Mr. Hiroshigi. HIROSHIGI Please take this course material and lesson plans home. They will help you prepare to assist me. AYEKA I will study them diligently, Mr. Hiroshigi. HIROSHIGI It appears your friend has taken your seat next to Mr. Yuriko. AYEKA Her name is Ryoko, and my friend is trying to save me from that boor. HIROSHIGI Mr. Yuriko's father is also very successful in business. You must have dealt with him. He controls most of the shipping in Japan. AYEKA Fortunately business dealings can be kept impersonal. Unfortunately I must deal with him in class. Thank you again, Mr. Hiroshigi. Ayeka moves into Ryoko's old seat. Tenchi touches her arm and smiles. Ayeka smiles back. YURIKO So she is your new whore Tenchi. Tenchi stands sending his chair to the floor. His face is full of fury. Ryoko and Ayeka stand and grab hold of him. TENCHI Anytime anywhere Yuriko! HIROSHIGI I will have order in my class. Now sit down! Tenchi bows low to Mr. Hiroshigi. TENCHI I humbly apologize for the disturbance sir. All three sit back down. Yuriko gloats. INT. Classroom - DAY Mr. Hiroshigi stands at his desk in front of the class. HIROSHIGI Thank you for your attention. Have a good evening, and I will see you tomorrow. All the students stand. Yuriko takes a hold of Ryoko's arm in a tight grip. YURIKO You're with me babe. RYOKO I think there is a nice quite spot behind the gym. Tenchi looks at the two of them. YURIKO You can bring your lap dog, Ryoko. Let's go. Yuriko pulls Ryoko along to the exit. Ayeka touches Tenchi's arm before he leaves. AYEKA You know she can handle him herself! Ayeka looks in Tenchi's eyes. AYEKA But I know you must go. She will need you. I will go back to see Mr. Cuong, and then meet you at the gym. Tenchi nods his head and follows Yuriko and Ryoko out of the classroom. KAZUHIKO Ms. Ayeka, would you mind if I accompany you? I want to make sure you get back to Tenchi safely. AYEKA Thank you Mr. Kazuhiko. That would be very nice. Kazuhiko and Ayeka leave the classroom. INT. Hallway - DAY Yuriko pulls Ryoko down the hall. Tenchi is following at a distance. Yuriko bushes against a tall young man. YURIKO Gym, now. The boy rushes off. RYOKO Do you think you can find enough reinforcements? YURIKO Shut up bitch. I don't need anyone. Ryoko's face takes on an evil smile. INT. Classroom - DAY Ayeka and Kazuhiko enter Mr. Cuong's classroom. Mr. Cuong stands. CUONG Hello Ms. Ayeka. You did very well on the test and scored 98%. You only missed some questions on the European Community Council members. AYEKA You are very kind Mr. Cuong. I am afraid they change to often for me to keep track of them. CUONG Yes they do. If you still want the job as my assistant it is yours. AYEKA Yes, I do. Thank you Mr. Cuong. Ayeka and Kazuhiko leave the classroom. EXT. Area behind the gym - DAY The Track is to the right with the gym in the background. Yuriko enters the scene dragging Ryoko. Ryoko stops jerking Yuriko to a halt. RYOKO That's far enough. YURIKO Okay, we will wait here for your soon to be ex-boyfriend. RYOKO Is it an act, or are you really stupid? Tenchi enters the scene. YURIKO Didn't think you had the balls to come here. TENCHI You won't have any when I am finished with you. YURIKO You are full of it. And your time has come. Yuriko and Tenchi take up a fighting stance. A few blows are exchanged and Yuriko is down on the ground. Five other boys enter the scene and line up behind Tenchi. YURIKO You're in for it now! Tenchi spins to face the new threat. Yuriko runs over to Ryoko. RYOKO Bad move Yuriko, you didn't bring enough. I did warn you. Yuriko grabs Ryoko around the chest and pulls a knife. YURIKO Shut up bitch! Yuriko holds the knife against Ryoko's throat. YURIKO I am going to enjoy pounding the crap out of you Tenchi, and I am going to enjoy you later Ryoko. Maybe that Ayeka to. RYOKO Help me Tenchi! Tenchi spins and sees Yuriko with the knife, as Kazuhiko and Ayeka round the corner. Tenchi lets out a yell and transforms into his battle armor with the Light Hawk Wing sword appearing in his hands. The five boys behind him turn to run only to see Kazuhiko pounding his fist in his palm. Yuriko turns to run but is tripped up by Ryoko. Tenchi leaps over Ryoko and lands in front of Yuriko. Yuriko looks up to see the energy sword in is face and drops the knife. The other five boys fall prostrate on the ground. YURIKO Please, I will give you anything! Just let me go! TENCHI I think you wish to transfer to a new school Yuriko. What do you think? YURIKO You will never see me again Tenchi! TENCHI I also think someone needs to apologize to two ladies. Yuriko slowly backs away from Tenchi. He turns and presses his face to the ground. YURIKO I humbly beg your forgiveness Ms. Ryoko! RYOKO Didn't like your window seat to hell, Yuriko. YURIKO Please Ms. Ryoko, I beg your forgiveness. RYOKO What do you think Ayeka? AYEKA I seldom think about the dead. Yuriko shudders. RYOKO What you have done does not deserve forgiveness, but I don't want Tenchi to soil his blade with your blood. You best scurry off while you can. Yuriko looks up. RYOKO But Yuriko, I will be visiting you in your nightmares. Yuriko crouches and runs off around the gym. TENCHI If everyone else is gone before I count to three, I will pretend I never saw them. One... The other five stand up and run around the gym. Tenchi lets the sword go. KAZUHIKO That was amazing Tenchi. TENCHI Thank you Kazuhiko. About what you saw... KAZUHIKO (Overlapping) What I will say I saw was six bullies chased off by a boy with a stick. AYEKA Kazuhiko kept me safe Tenchi. Ayeka kisses Kazuhiko's cheek. AYEKA Thank you Kazuhiko. Ryoko walks up to Kazuhiko. RYOKO Thank you for protecting my sister, Kazuhiko. She kisses his other cheek. TENCHI You are a good friend, Kazuhiko. We better hurry or we will miss our bus. The four depart around the gym. FADE OUT: END ACT TWO ACT THREE FADE IN: EXT. Bus stop in front of school - DAY Tenchi, Ryoko, and Ayeka board the bus. They move to the back and find one young boy sitting there. TENCHI Could we have the seat please? That way we can sit together. BOY I was here first. AYEKA I would greatly appreciate it. BOY What is it wor... Ryoko flexes her hand. BOY Ouch! The boy jumps out of the seat holding his rear. BOY Err, it must be a loose spring. I think I will sit over here. Ryoko smiles sweetly at the boy. RYOKO Thank you. The three sit down with Tenchi in the middle. He wraps his arms around the two of them and relaxes on the ride home. EXT. Path leading to Tenchi's house - DAY Tenchi, Ryoko, and Ayeka move along the walk as their bus leaves. Ryoko and Ayeka are each wrapped around an arm. RYOKO You were so brave Tenchi. I thought it was all over for me. AYEKA Thank you for rescuing my sister Lord Tenchi. I don't think I could have gone on without her. TENCHI Not so thick please. Thank you for stopping me in the classroom. RYOKO I have seen that look to many times in the past. You would have killed him before he could have lifted a finger. AYEKA You are no longer the boy you once were Lord Tenchi. Duty and responsibility will weigh heavy on you now. RYOKO Not if I can help it! TENCHI It wasn't a very fair fight. AYEKA Fairness is for games Tenchi. In a fight it's win or lose, no more or less. TENCHI Are you saying the ends justify the means? AYEKA I lived through Kagato's attack on Jurai. I read about KAIN's attack on Jurai. I am saying that fairness is for the very strong or for those who have no stake in the events. TENCHI What would have happened to your sister, Ryoko, if your brother shared that attitude? AYEKA I didn't say what I believed was the right way; it is just that you need to know what I believe. TENCHI That is why I love you. I will need your honest advice in the days ahead. I can use it to counter Ryoko's advice. Ryoko sniffs. Tenchi wraps his arms around both girls. TENCHI So are we going back to school tomorrow? AYEKA Of course Tenchi. I am assistant teacher in two classes. RYOKO Same for me, Tenchi, and I want to see what is behind the door in the teacher's lounge. Tenchi laughs as they start up the stairs. INT. Dining room table - NIGHT Everyone except Grandfather is present in his or her usual place. TENCHI So who made what today? SASAMI Ryoko made the salad from scratch. Ayeka made the dumplings. Mihoshi made the noodles. I made the rest. TENCHI Then I wish to thank you all before we start. Everyone starts eating. MIHOSHI How was the first day of school? I remember how much I dreaded the first day, and how much fun I had during the day. RYOKO Not to bad. I had a good teacher to prepare me before I went. Thanks mom. WASHU A dutiful daughter gladdens the heart. AYEKA Both of us got assistant teacher jobs in two classes each. RYOKO Guess what the name of the field hockey coach is Mihoshi? MIHOSHI I don't know, Kiyone? RYOKO It figures. TENCHI See everyone, Mihoshi is always on top of things. Nothing slips by the number one galaxy police detective. Mihoshi blushes and covers her face with her hand. AYEKA Let me try. Guess what the name of the physics teacher is Sasami? SASAMI Can I try two names? Ayeka frowns. SASAMI Now I know it one of them. Azaka or Kamidake? AYEKA Why do I bother? Azaka. RYOKO Well guess what Tenchi... Tenchi gives Ryoko a tight squeeze. RYOKO ...did for us. He introduced us to some new friends. SASAMI Wow, could we invite them over sometime? TENCHI That would be fun. I would like to see their faces when they find out how many girlfriends I have. Washu tries to look innocent. WASHU Could you stop in my lab for a minute after supper Tenchi? RYOKO Mom! TENCHI It's okay Ryoko. Yes Little Washu I will stop in right after supper. But I have some other things to do tonight so please don't keep me to long. WASHU Thank you, Tenchi. INT. Washu's laboratory - NIGHT Washu is typing on her keyboard. Tenchi enters through the stairwell portal. WASHU You generated the Light Hawk Wings today. TENCHI Yes. WASHU Explain your feelings to me Tenchi when you generated them. TENCHI I was angry. Angry enough to kill. A boy at school insulted Ayeka and Ryoko. He hauled Ryoko away when I could do nothing about it. When I could confront him, he continued to insult everyone I hold dear. Then Ryoko yelled, "Help me Tenchi", and I knew if I didn't act I would lose her. WASHU You know now Ryoko was never in any danger from that boy. TENCHI I think Ryoko would have let him hurt her. WASHU Why do you think that Tenchi? TENCHI She desperately wanted me to save her, instead of saving herself. Ayeka knew that too, and told me so before I went after Ryoko. WASHU Thank you for coming here Tenchi. TENCHI Good night Little Washu. Tenchi exits the lab. WASHU (Expressed as thought) Ryoko, Ryoko. You did well today Ryoko. RYOKO (O. C.) Thank you, mom. INT. Ayeka's room - NIGHT Ayeka, Ryoko, and Sasami sit in the room. There is a knock at the door. Sasami answers. SASAMI Hello Tenchi. Sasami turns and looks in the room. SASAMI Ryo-Ohki, lets go out for a walk. RYO-OHKI Meow! Ryo-Ohki jumps into Sasami's arms. TENCHI You don't have to leave Sasami. SASAMI Ryo-Ohki likes her walks. Bye-bye Tenchi. Sasami leaves the room. TENCHI Ayeka, is this a public or private place? Ayeka removes the cover over her Kato. AYEKA My mother taught me to play. May I play for you Lord Tenchi? Tenchi sits next to Ryoko. TENCHI Please. Ayeka plays a love song on her Kato. (Melody to Forevermore) TENCHI What will you two do about your contemporary literature class? RYOKO How do we make her understand how much these comics teach life's basic lessons? AYEKA How can we show her life is reflected in the soap operas? TENCHI Just like you did for me now. Write down your thoughts and turn in the paper to her. RYOKO What if that doesn't work? Tenchi shows an evil grin. TENCHI Then I dice her up, see. RYOKO We will try Tenchi. I won't let one class stop me from enjoying the day with you. AYEKA Let's invite Kazuhiko, Daijiro, and Ryoe over someday. TENCHI Yes lets do that. Tenchi's face loses it smile. TENCHI What is the future going to bring us? More like Yuriko. RYOKO I don't know Tenchi. I don't know what our future will bring. AYEKA We can only hope for the best. TENCHI Play for me Ayeka. Play until my sadness fades away. AYEKA Yes, Lord Tenchi. Tenchi and Ryoko lean together watching Ayeka. Ayeka plays her Kato. FADE OUT: THE END