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, and new character descriptions. 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 Seven “New Beginnings” TEASER FADE IN: INT. Kitchen – DAY (Sunday, 31 August 1997, Third Day Summer Solstice) Sasami is busy in the kitchen. Ryo-Ohki stands next to her. SASAMI I better wake them up while breakfast is hot. RYO-OHKI Miya. Ryo-Ohki transforms to her cabbit form as she jumps on top of Sasami’s head. Sasami exits the kitchen. INT. Washu’s lab – DAY Washu is sitting on her floating pillow typing on her keyboard. The crab alarm sounds and Washu turns around. INT. Washu’s lab looking at the stair portal door – DAY Sasami stands in front of the door. SASAMI Breakfast is ready Ms. Washu. WASHU (O. C.) Thank you little Sasami. I will be right there. Sasami leaves the lab. INT. Hallway in front of Ryoe’s door – DAY Sasami enters the scene and stands in front of Ryoe’s door. Sasami knocks on the door. RYOE (O. C.) Who is it? SASAMI Breakfast is ready. RYOE (O. C.) Thank you Sasami. I will be down in a few minutes. Sasami moves to stand in front Mihoshi’s door. She knocks on the door and there is no response. Sasami opens the door. INT. Mihoshi’s room – DAY Ryoko and Mihoshi are in bed. SASAMI (O. C.) I’m so sorry. Ryoko and Mihoshi open their eyes. INT. Hallway in front of Mihoshi’s door – DAY Sasami closes the door leaving it open a crack. SASAMI Ryoko, Mihoshi breakfast is ready. Sasami leaves the scene. INT. Mihoshi’s room – DAY RYOKO I do believe we scared Sasami. MIHOSHI I wonder why? RYOKO Really Mihoshi get a clue. Ryoko gets out of bed and exits the room. INT. Hallway – DAY Ryoko enters the hall from Mihoshi’s room. She walks down the hall and stops in front of Tenchi’s room. Ryoko lays her hand on Tenchi’s door. She turns around and walks away from Tenchi’s room. As Ryoko passes Mihoshi’s room the door opens. Mihoshi joins Ryoko as they head for the dining room. Ryoe joins them at the top of the stairs. All three move out of the scene down the stairs. FADE OUT: END TEASER ACT ONE FADE IN: INT. Dining room – DAY Washu and Sasami sit at the table. Ryoko, Mihoshi, and Ryoe walk in. WASHU Good morning. RYOE Good morning Little Washu, Sasami. Sasami is red cheeked and staring into her lap. Ryoko whispers into Mihoshi’s ear. RYOKO Sit in my place. Ryoko sits between Washu and Sasami. Mihoshi directs Ryoe to the opposite side of the table and both sit down. RYOKO How are you feeling this morning Sasami? SASAMI I am sorry I barged in on you. RYOKO It’s okay Sasami. I have nothing to hide from my youngest sister. Sasami looks up at Ryoko. RYOKO You know I was pretty drunk last night and I couldn’t go to my bed. Mihoshi carried me upstairs to her room to sleep it off. WASHU That’s the truth. RYOKO What do you mean by that? WASHU This breakfast is really good. Eat it before it gets cold. SASAMI I am sorry. I didn’t mean that you did anything wrong. It is just when I saw you two it reminded me of something I saw when I was young. RYOKO What was that? SASAMI I would like not to talk about it if that is okay. RYOKO Of course it is okay Sasami. Just remember you can ask your oldest sister anything. SASAMI Thank you Ryoko. Ryoko gives Sasami a raised eyebrow look. SASAMI Thank you sister. Everyone starts eating breakfast. RYOE Where are the two lovebirds? SASAMI I didn’t wake them. I have set up some trays in the kitchen if they come down. Tenchi enters the dining room. TENCHI Good morning girls. ALL FIVE GIRLS Good morning Tenchi. Tenchi walks over to Ryoko and gives her a kiss. RYOKO Sleep well Tenchi? Tenchi chuckles. SASAMI Where’s Ayeka? TENCHI She is still in bed. SASAMI There are two trays in the kitchen for you Tenchi. TENCHI Thank you Sasami. Tenchi exits the dining room for the kitchen. He returns carrying two trays and leaves the dining room to go upstairs. MIHOSHI That’s so nice to serve Ayeka breakfast in bed. INT. Family room – DAY Mihoshi, Washu, Ryoko, Sasami, and Ryoe are enjoying tea as they watch television. A soap opera is on the television. Ayeka enters the family room. AYEKA Am I in time for afternoon tea? RYOKO Yes, the program just started. Ayeka sits down with the group. A commercial comes on. RYOKO Help me in the kitchen Ayeka. AYEKA Okay. Ayeka and Ryoko exit to the kitchen. INT. Kitchen – DAY Ayeka and Ryoko enter the kitchen. In the center Ryoko turns to face Ayeka. RYOKO How did it go last night? AYEKA It was wonderful. Thank you for not doing what I did to you. RYOKO It’s okay. Mihoshi took me under her wing last night to ensure I did not make a fool out of myself. AYEKA Hmmm. I wonder about her. RYOKO Don’t worry about her. She’s okay in my book. I wanted to talk to you about Tenchi. AYEKA I thought that is why you wanted me alone. RYOKO Here’s my deal. You can have him on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I get him on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Sunday can be his day of rest. AYEKA I can live with that. Of course on Sunday we could both share his bed in sleep or we could… Ayeka turns red cheeked. RYOKO We could what? Ayeka’s whole face is red. AYEKA I am sorry. I remember you don’t care for Jurai customs. Ryoko What are you getting at Ayeka? AYEKA Well on Sundays we could spend time together to get to know each other. RYOKO Did Funaho and Misaki do that? Ayeka nods her head. RYOKO Sasami saw me in bed with Mihoshi this morning. Ayeka covers her mouth and gasps. RYOKO Mihoshi just gave me a place to sleep while you occupied the bedroom. All we did was talk and sleep. Anyway it seemed to upset Sasami when she saw it. She must have walked in on her mother. I take it they did more than just talk. Ayeka nods her head again. RYOKO You are full of surprises princess. Let’s get some snacks and go back out to watch TV. Ayeka and Ryoko gather up some snacks and exit the kitchen. INT. Family room – DAY Ayeka and Ryoko join the others watching television. Mihoshi and Washu help themselves to the snacks. RYOKO How are you feeling Sasami? SASAMI I’m okay. RYOKO Just remember that when you ask Ayeka something and her tongue gets all tied up you can come and ask me. AYEKA Not if she wants the truth. RYOKO I will never lie to Sasami and there is no question she can’t ask me. AYEKA When did you become an expert? SASAMI Ayeka, what’s it like sleeping with Tenchi? Ayeka turns bright red. AYEKA Ah… Ah… Ah… SASAMI Ryoko, what’s it like sleeping with Tenchi? RYOKO It is the most wonderful feeling I have ever had. He is so caring and gentle. His kisses are better than sake… AYEKA (overlapping) Ryoko! How can you talk like that in front of Sasami! RYOKO She asked the question and you couldn’t answer it. AYEKA I would have and I would have been more diplomatic about it. RYOKO We’ll have to talk later Sasami. AYEKA No you won’t. She can ask me in private and I will answer her questions. SASAMI Thank you both. I’ll do just that. AYEKA Do what? SASAMI Ask you in private. Ayeka smiles and nods her head. Ryoko just smiles. RYOE You can ask me too Sasami. That way it won’t get to Tenchi’s ears. AYEKA How can you say that Ryoe? I do not gossip. RYOKO It’s okay with me Sasami if you want to ask Ryoe. When Tenchi has me in his arms I would tell him anything. AYEKA Ryoko! Ryoko starts laughing and Ryoe and Sasami join in. Ayeka finally gives in and joins the laughter. MIHOSHI What’s so funny? WASHU Don’t worry about it Mihoshi. It is an area you don’t have much experience in. The girls laugh even harder. INT. Master bedroom – NIGHT (Tuesday, 2 September 1997, 1st Day, 7th Month) Tenchi and Ryoko are in bed. TENCHI Ayeka told me the deal you worked out with her. RYOKO How were your two nights with Ayeka? TENCHI Why do you want to know? RYOKO Maybe she showed you something new that you could show me. Tenchi’s face breaks out in a big grin. TENCHI Maybe. Where have you been spending your time? We both thought you would show up last night. RYOKO I have set up a bed in Mihoshi’s room. I enjoy talking with her. TENCHI I didn’t think you would have the patience to talk with Mihoshi. RYOKO You would be surprised at the things she knows. I was. TENCHI Is Ayeka back with Sasami tonight? RYOKO Yes but I am sure she will be here before the nights over. TENCHI I won’t take you up on that bet. I don’t know how to tell you this. RYOKO That you love Ayeka more than you thought. TENCHI How did you know? RYOKO I saw it in her face. TENCHI She is so lost and lonely. But when we were together she came to life in my arms. RYOKO I’m not jealous Tenchi. I have grown to love her too. TENCHI You would like to know what we have been doing though? Ryoko nods her head. Tenchi pulls out the red silk cord from under his pillow. RYOKO I should have known this from the first day I met her. INT. Dining room – DAY (Sunday, 7 September 1997, 6th Day, 7th Month) Tenchi and the six girls sit at the table. Tenchi sits between Ayeka on his left and Ryoko on his right. Across from him sit left to right Sasami, Mihoshi, Washu, and Ryoe. Ryo-Ohki in her girl form sits at the end of the table farthest from the kitchen. Grandfather’s spot is empty. SASAMI When will Grandfather return to join us. TENCHI He told me that he has several things to take care of on Jurai before he returns. WASHU I think the man is avoiding me. TENCHI Why do you say that Little Washu? WASHU I am getting as bad as Mihoshi talking without thinking. RYOKO Mom has a crush! MIHOSHI That is wonderful. You two make a cute couple. TENCHI Is this my Grandfather we are talking about? WASHU What’s wrong Tenchi? Do you think he is too young for me? TENCHI I… It is that… Well… WASHU Did you think that I was going to make a move on you? Tenchi turns red. TENCHI Well, yes. All those times you played nurse and the experiments. I thought well, you know. WASHU Sorry Tenchi but I draw the line at 500 years. Anyone younger than that would be cradle robbing. RYOKO So have you told him how you feel mom? WASHU Oh yes, I have indeed. His ghosts from the past still haunt him like they haunt me. And maybe it is just wishful thinking on my part. AYEKA Would you like for me to talk to Funaho Ms. Washu? WASHU Not yet Ayeka. I will hold that for my trump card. INT. Family room – NIGHT Ayeka, Ryoko, Mihoshi, and Washu watch television. RYOKO So, Ayeka, what will we do tonight. AYEKA What do you mean? RYOKO Where are we sleeping? AYEKA Oh. I haven’t thought about that. WASHU What’s wrong with the master bedroom? AYEKA It is Tenchi’s night off. MIHOSHI You can stay in my room. RYOKO There isn’t enough room for three. MIHOSHI I could stay with Sasami tonight. AYEKA I should be the one staying with Sasami. Ryoko can stay with Mihoshi. MIHOSHI I though you two wanted to spend some time together? AYEKA Where did you hear that!? RYOKO I told you she knows everything. WASHU What if I gave you a place in sub-space where no one can spy on you? RYOKO Including you, mom? WASHU I am hurt. How can my baby say such terrible things about me? RYOKO Yeah, right. Give it a rest mother. AYEKA I think I will go with Mihoshi’s plan. I need to ask Sasami first. MIHOSHI I have already done that. AYEKA You asked Sasami already? MIHOSHI Well actually, she asked me. Isn’t that so sweet of her? RYOKO I am telling you princess that sister of yours is not nearly as naïve as you were. Ayeka jumps to her feet. AYEKA Naïve! I will give you naïve! Ryoko jumps to her feet. RYOKO Bring it on sister. WASHU Would you two stop it! I am trying to watch this show. MIHOSHI I want you both to promise me you won’t break anything in my room. Ayeka and Ryoko stare at Mihoshi. RYOKO What were we fighting over again? AYEKA You called me a name. RYOKO Oh yeah, that’s right. Well whatever I called you it’s the truth. AYEKA I think you may be right about that. RYOKO Let’s go to bed. And yes Mihoshi, I will not break any of your things. AYEKA Good night. Ayeka and Ryoko leave the room. MIHOSHI Do you think they will survive the night? WASHU Yes they will. Now tell me about those nights you spent with Ryoko. MIHOSHI Ms. Washu you’re embarrassing me. INT. Mihoshi’s bedroom – NIGHT Ayeka and Ryoko walk into the room. RYOKO So what do we do now? AYEKA I don’t know. RYOKO You don’t know? Didn’t your mother prepare you for this occasion? AYEKA No, we never talked about this part of her life. I was hoping someone with your experience would know what to do. RYOKO I am sorry Ayeka, but I am not into this. AYEKA I am not sure what to do next. RYOKO Tell you what. We can do what Mihoshi and me do. Ayeka’s face turns red. Ryoko undresses and get into bed. RYOKO Well princess what do you need an engraved invitation? Ayeka undresses down to her undergarment. She gets into bed next to Ryoko. Ayeka looks very stiff. RYOKO You know there is a second bed in this room. AYEKA You want me to move? RYOKO I want you to be comfortable. Ayeka turns red faced again. AYEKA I don’t know what to do. RYOKO Tell me about your childhood. AYEKA You just want to talk? RYOKO How better to get to know each other. Ayeka looks down at her hands. RYOKO Do you remember that time in the dimension tuner? AYEKA I thought we agreed to never talk about that. RYOKO It was Sasami’s wish that we wouldn’t fight any more. AYEKA She had a strange way to show us. RYOKO Was it that bad? Ayeka turns bright red. AYEKA No. RYOKO I feel like we are in the tuner again. Like all of this is a wonderful dream. AYEKA I am scared Ryoko. I am so very scared. Ryoko hugs Ayeka, and gently rocks her back and forth. RYOKO Just go to sleep now. It will be all right. INT. Sasami’s room – NIGHT Mihoshi and Sasami lie next to each other on separate futons. SASAMI What do you think they are doing now? MIHOSHI Does it really matter, Sasami? SASAMI No, I am just curious. I remember what I did to them in Washu’s dimensional tuner. MIHOSHI I am sure that neither of them wants that brought up again. SASAMI They looked so happy together, and now they are together with Tenchi. MIHOSHI Do you envy them? SASAMI Everyone thinks I’m too young. MIHOSHI You are young Sasami. Sasami is about to speak but Mihoshi raises her hand. MIHOSHI You love him don’t you Sasami? SASAMI Yes, I do. MIHOSHI I love him also, and he loves both of us. For now that has to be enough. If you want more you are being selfish. That is why I am happy knowing he loves me. I do not need anything more from him to prove it. SASAMI I just want him to hold me and kiss me and whisper sweet words in my ear. MIHOSHI Just give it time Sasami. You will make a wonderful third wife for him one day. SASAMI You mean that? MIHOSHI Yes I do Sasami. It is getting late. Good night. SASAMI Good night. Thank you Mihoshi. INT. Small bar – NIGHT Kazuhiko, Azaka, Kamidake, and Grandfather sit at a small table. Each is holding a drink. KAZUHIKO Why are we here again? AZAKA We are on a mission. KAZUHIKO And what is our mission this time? Grandfather raises his glass. GRANDFATHER To forget. KAZUHIKO This stuff doesn’t make you forget. It makes you regret. KAMIDAKE Spoken like a true sage. GRANDFATHER Why are you here Kazuhiko? KAZUHIKO A friend needed me. Grandfather nods his head. WASHU (O. C.) That is a very good reason. Grandfather stands and spins around. The other three men stand. INT. Small bar – NIGHT Grandfather, Azaka, Kamidake, and Katsuhiko stand around a small table. Little Washu stands a few feet in front of Grandfather. GRANDFATHER Hello Washu. I must say I am surprised you found me here. AZAKA Lady Washu would you please join us. WASHU No thank you boys. I have just stopped by to see if an old friend still has time for me. GRANDFATHER Find someone who is worthy to be your friend. WASHU By that standard it only leaves Tenchi, and he is already my friend. Azaka takes Kazuhiko and Kamidake by the arm. GRANDFATHER He could be more. Azaka, Kazuhiko, and Kamidake quietly move away from the table. WASHU Friendship is all I want from him. The same can’t be said of you. GRANDFATHER You don’t know me Washu. WASHU Why must young people be so full of themselves? I would like to know you Yoshou, wrinkles and all. GRANDFATHER I am not good enough for you Washu. Washu throws back her head and laughs. WASHU There is no one in the universe good enough for me so I will just have to make due with what I can find. GRANDFATHER Why me? WASHU I love you, you idiot. Washu takes Grandfather’s hand. A portal opens up behind her. WASHU I won’t force you. Washu lets go of Grandfather’s hand. She steps through the portal. Grandfather sees the adult Washu through the portal. Grandfather steps though the portal. The portal vanishes. INT. Small bar – NIGHT Azaka, Kazuhiko, and Kamidake stand at the bar. KAMIDAKE I guess we can go back to our original mission now. KAZUHIKO Good, I am sure there are many more lonely damsels out there. Azaka raises his cup. AZAKA To success! FADE OUT: END ACT ONE ACT TWO FADE IN: INT. Dining room – DAY (Monday, 22 December 1997; 22nd Day, 10th Month) The sounds of Mihoshi and Sasami preparing breakfast can be heard. Ayeka and Ryoko enter the dining room. Sasami and Mihoshi enter the dining room carrying breakfast. Sasami has her hair styled like Ayeka’s. RYOKO That’s a good look for you Sasami. AYEKA Sasami why have you changed your hair? Mihoshi starts giggling. SASAMI Today I am a woman. AYEKA You mean you have started your cycle. Sasami nods her head. SASAMI Mihoshi took care of me, and she let me have some of her stuff. AYEKA I’m sorry Sasami. I should have been there for you. Tenchi and Ryoe enter the dining room. TENCHI Good morning everyone. RYOE Good morning. RYOKO Ayeka what are you talking about? AYEKA What do you mean Ryoko? Sasami has become a woman. She has started her cycle. Tenchi’s mouth drops open. TENCHI Do you have to talk about that at breakfast? RYOKO Sorry. Still don’t follow you. RYOE Congratulations Sasami. SASAMI Thank you Ryoe. RYOKO Tenchi, do you know what they are talking about? TENCHI Ah… Ah… Ah… RYOKO You sound like Ayeka talking about sex. Both Tenchi and Ayeka turn bright red. AYEKA Really Ryoko how can you be so thick? RYOKO Give me a break! Just tell me why everyone is congratulating Sasami. AYEKA Sasami has started menstruating. Tenchi falls to the floor. RYOKO Menstruating, what’s that? All the girls go silent as they stare at Ryoko. RYOKO Why is everyone looking at me? RYOE You don’t menstruate? Ryoko shakes her head. RYOKO No, I am not certain what it means. TENCHI Hold it right there. RYOE If you can’t handle the conversation you can be excused. TENCHI It’s not that. I know why Ryoko doesn’t have a clue what you are talking about. RYOKO Good. Maybe you can let me in on their secret. TENCHI It’s your secret that they need to know about Ryoko. The one Washu told us. Ryoko looks stunned. RYOKO Is this why they can become pregnant? Even Sasami can get pregnant now? SASAMI Yes I can Ryoko, but I don’t understand why it is a surprise to you. RYOKO It’s not fair. MIHOSHI What’s not fair Ryoko? Ryoko begins to cry. Tenchi gathers Ryoko up in his arms. TENCHI Ryoko has never ah… Menstruated. RYOE How can that be? She must be old enough. TENCHI Ryoko can’t conceive a child. She was never meant to have any children. Sasami runs over to Ryoko and hugs her. SASAMI I’m so sorry sister. I didn’t know. I didn’t want to hurt you. Ayeka walks over and hugs Ryoko. AYEKA Please forgive me sister. I am sorry I know you wanted children. Mihoshi starts crying. RYOKO Thank you, I understand now. I can still get pregnant. It will be someone else’s egg though. AYEKA Someone else’s? Ryoko looks Ayeka in the eye and shakes her head. RYOKO So what does Jurai custom say we should do to celebrate this occasion? AYEKA We should go out and have a big party. Sorry Tenchi but men are not invited. TENCHI I think I can pass this party up without getting too upset. AYEKA Ryoko would you contact Washu. I will call Funaho and Misaki. Where do you want to go Sasami? SASAMI I don’t know of any good places on Jurai. Let’s ask Funaho. The breakfast is getting cold. Everyone sits down and begins eating breakfast. INT. Family room – DAY A Christmas tree stands in one corner. Tenchi sits on the couch eating noodles. Grandfather walks into the room. GRANDFATHER So all the girls are out celebrating. TENCHI Welcome back home Grandfather. Yes they are celebrating Sasami’s coming of age. GRANDFATHER My youngest sister is not so young anymore. TENCHI Hard to believe how much time has passed since I first met her. Ah, did you know that Little Washu is looking for you? GRANDFATHER Oh. Why is she looking for me? TENCHI I think she would like to be my grandmother. GRANDFATHER What do you think of that? TENCHI It’s your life Grandfather. Or at least that’s what you tell me all the time. I believe that you will have to listen to your heart on this one. GRANDFATHER It has been so long since I last listened to my heart. I nearly destroyed Ayeka for it. TENCHI But you didn’t destroy her. And Grandfather? GRANDFATHER Yes Tenchi. TENCHI It would upset me if you destroyed Little Washu. GRANDFATHER Well I most certainly do not want to upset the Crown Prince of Jurai. TENCHI That is not my job title Grandfather. GRANDFATHER It will be after you marry Sasami. TENCHI Grandfather! Grandfather What Tenchi? TENCHI I think of Sasami as my little sister. I am not sure when I will stop seeing her that way. Maybe I will marry her some day. GRANDFATHER How do you feel about her? TENCHI I probably feel the same way about her as you do about Little Washu. I love her but I am afraid to act on that love. GRANDFATHER Touché Tenchi. What do we do now? TENCHI I still have the luxury of time Grandfather. You do not. GRANDFATHER When do we return to Earth? TENCHI After Daijiro has been revived. I owe it to Funaho to introduce him. GRANDFATHER Then I still have a little time before I must decide. INT. Dining room – DAY (Wednesday, 24 December 1997; 24th Day, 10th Month) The family is gathered for Christmas Eve dinner. Grandfather sits at the end of the table nearest the kitchen. On Grandfather’s right sit Ayeka, Tenchi, Ryoko, Ryoe, and Kazuhiko. On his left sit Washu, Sasami, Ryo-Ohki in her girl form, Mihoshi, and Kiyone. At the other end are two empty place settings. Tenchi raises his glass. TENCHI Much has happened since we last gathered for Christmas. To family, each and every one of you here, and in our hearts. GROUP To family. TENCHI I am glad you were able to make for Christmas Kiyone. KIYONE It was a lesson I learned from Mihoshi. I simply took off leaving a message behind that I was on leave. MIHOSHI Kiyone! KIYONE It was fun. So how is married life treating you Tenchi? I hope you have some photos from Ayeka’s and Ryoko’s wedding for me to look at. TENCHI I am happy Kiyone. We should have lots of photos. We can look at them after dinner. How long can you stay? KIYONE As long as I want, or until they find me. RYOKO Let’s do karaoke tonight. MIHOSHI You only said that because Kiyone is here. KIYONE I am not that good. That’s one reason I gave the machine to you. RYOKO I know that. You are the only one here that can challenge me for last place. Everyone except Ryoko and Kiyone start laughing. KIYONE What’s so funny? RYOKO Either one of us singing is funny. AYEKA You could be dancing instead Ryoko. That would truly be funny. SASAMI Yes let’s dance tonight. WASHU With eight of us, and three of them we could go all night. TENCHI Why do I think this is going to be a long night? KAZUHIKO Be brave Tenchi. We can save these poor damsels from a lonely fate. GRANDFATHER You have spent way too much time with Azaka and Kamidake. INT. Family room – NIGHT A Christmas tree stands in one corner. The karaoke machine is near the tree. RYOKO Let’s start it off with a song together Kiyone. KIYONE Okay. We can do Mihoshi’s favorite. I will take the first part. Kiyone and Ryoko sing, “You Deceived Me.” The whole group is laughing at their antics. Kazuhiko plays DJ and puts on some slow dance music. TENCHI Ryoko may I have the first dance please? Ryoko takes Tenchi’s hand and moves out onto the floor. KAZUHIKO Mihoshi may I have this dance? Mihoshi nods her head and takes Kazuhiko’s hand. GRANDFATHER Little Washu if you please? WASHU It pleases me greatly. Washu moves out onto the dance floor with Grandfather. INT. Master bedroom – NIGHT Tenchi and Ayeka walk into the room. AYEKA Did you have fun tonight Tenchi? Tenchi starts to undress for bed. TENCHI Yes Ayeka I had a lot of fun tonight. AYEKA So did I Tenchi. This night could last forever. Ayeka undresses and climbs into bed. AYEKA What do you want for Christmas Tenchi? Tenchi gets into bed. TENCHI I am looking at the best present a man could ever have. AYEKA I love you Tenchi. With you I feel safe. Tenchi holds Ayeka tightly. TENCHI Thank you for your love Ayeka. I love you and I will always try to keep you safe. INT. Dinning room – DAY (Thursday, 25 December 1997; 25th Day, 10th Month) The group sits down for breakfast. Grandfather sits at the end of the table nearest the kitchen. On Grandfather’s right sit Ayeka, Tenchi, Ryoko, and Ryoe. On his left sit Washu, Sasami, Ryo-Ohki in her girl form, Kiyone, and Mihoshi. Kazuhiko sits at the opposite end. TENCHI These pancakes are delicious Sasami. GRANDFATHER They have a banana flavor to them. SASAMI Well you should thank Kazuhiko. He is the one that made the pancakes. Tenchi gives Kazuhiko the thumbs up. TENCHI Thank you Kazuhiko. KAZUHIKO Thanks Tenchi. It’s not everyday I have such a beautiful and inspiring assistant. Sasami blushes. The group finishes breakfast. RYOKO Can we open presents now? TENCHI Yes. Ryoko disappears. The rest walk out into the family room. INT. Family room – DAY A Christmas tree stands in one corner. Ryoko sits next to the tree. The others enter the room and sit around the tree. AYEKA Who put you in charge of passing out presents? RYOKO Tenchi promised me last year that I could do it this year. TENCHI I think that is true. I believe Sasami passed them out last year. RYOKO Here Ayeka you can open the first one. Ryoko tosses a box to Ayeka. Ayeka catches the box and reads the tag. AYEKA It is from you Ryoko. Ayeka carefully unwraps the present. Washu’s floating camera moves in for a picture. Ayeka opens the box and quickly closes it. She turns bright red. AYEKA Thank you Ryoko. Ryoko laughs quietly to herself. RYOKO Here Mihoshi you’re next. Ryoko tosses Mihoshi a box. Mihoshi opens her present. MIHOSHI A Galaxy Police Policeman patrol cruiser! Thank you very much Ryoko. RYOKO Here’s one for you Kiyone. Ryoko tosses Kiyone a small package. Kiyone opens the present. KIYONE A CD? RYOKO It is a music video from Christmas Eve. Washu made it for me and I thought you would like it when you’re on patrol. Tears come to Kiyone’s eyes. KIYONE Thank you very much. RYOKO Here is yours Sasami. Ryoko teleports next to Sasami and gives her a large package. She then teleports back by the tree. Sasami opens the present. SASAMI A complete set of make up. Thank you Ryoko. RYOKO Notice the shade of lipstick? I know for a fact that it’s Tenchi’s favorite. Sasami blushes. RYOKO Here’s one for you mom. Ryoko tosses a present to Washu. Washu opens the small box. WASHU Thank you Ryoko. Washu pins a lacquered cherry blossom broach to her lapel. RYOKO This is for you Ryoe. Ryoko hands Ryoe a small present. Ryoe opens it up. She pulls out a lacquered pendent. It is half a broken heart with the kanji “truth” painted on it in silver. Ryoe looks at Ryoko. RYOKO Here is the other half for Daijiro. It is love. When you are together it will be whole again. Ryoko hands another small present to Ryoe. Ryoe takes it and bows her head as she weeps. Mihoshi and Sasami hold Ryoe. RYOKO This is for you Kazuhiko. Ryoko walks over to Kazuhiko and gives a slight bow as she hands him a large present. Kazuhiko opens the box. Inside is a sword set with katana and wakizashi. Kazuhiko pulls the katana blade a few inches. KAZUHIKO This is beautiful. Where did you get it? RYOKO Oh my, that is a question you should never ask a space pirate. Ryoko walks over to Grandfather and gives him a deep bow. RYOKO This is for you Grandfather. She hands him an envelope. Grandfather opens the envelope and reads the card. Grandfather returns the bow. His eyes grow misty. GRANDFATHER Thank you Ryoko. RYOKO You are welcome Grandfather. Ryoko walks back to the tree and picks up a box. RYOKO I’ll be right back, just need to pop Father’s present in the mailbox. Ryoko walks out to the foyer. You can hear the sound of the mailbox opening and closing. Ryoko walks back into the room. She walks over to Tenchi and sits in his lap. Ryoko fastens a pendent around his neck. It is a lacquered Jurai Life Tree leaf hanging by its stem. She kisses Tenchi. RYOKO Merry Christmas Tenchi. Tenchi takes the leaf, holding it point up, and opens the catch. Ayeka looks over Tenchi’s shoulder. INT. Close up of leaf locket – DAY Inside on the left is room for three photos. Ayeka is in the bottom left with Ryoko in the bottom right. An empty space is above them. On the right is inscribed “Our love transcends time and space” with Ryoko’s name below. Ayeka’s name is below left of Ryoko’s and an empty space below right. INT. Family room – DAY Ayeka is crying. TENCHI Thank you Ryoko. I love you. RYOKO You can pass out the rest of the presents Ayeka. I am finished now. Ayeka shakes her head. KAZUHIKO If it is all right with you I will finish that job. Kazuhiko moves to the tree and hands out the rest of the presents. INT. Hallway in front of Grandfather’s bedroom – NIGHT Washu moves into the scene and stands in front of the door. She is wearing a kimono. Washu knocks on the door. The door opens with Grandfather standing in front. GRANDFATHER Please come in Little Washu. Washu enters and the door closes. INT. Grandfather’s bedroom – NIGHT Grandfather and Washu face each other. INT. Close up of Washu – NIGHT WASHU Thank you for the present Grandfather. Washu lets her kimono fall open. She is wearing a red lace teddy that hangs on her. WASHU It doesn’t fit me though. INT. Close up of Yoshou – NIGHT YOSHOU It could though. INT. Yoshou standing before an adult Washu – NIGHT The teddy now fits Washu quite nicely. WASHU You naughty boy. What did Ryoko give you? Grandfather hands the card to Washu. Washu reads the card. WASHU I wish my mother and you happiness. May you live a long life to the fullest. Ryoko. INT. Tenchi’s bedroom – NIGHT Tenchi and Ryoko enter the bedroom. Tenchi starts to get undressed. Ryoko phases out of her clothes with the exception of her necklace. Ryoko holds up the pendent at the end of her necklace. INT. Close up of Ryoko’s pendent – NIGHT At the end of her necklace is one third of a silver disc. The heaven kanji, written in gold, is centered. RYOKO (O. C.) Did you know about my present when you got this for us? INT. Tenchi’s bedroom – NIGHT Tenchi turns to look at Ryoko. TENCHI I got those pieces before we left Earth. You have heaven, Ayeka has earth, and the last one has eternity for my future third wife. RYOKO Have you chosen a third wife yet? TENCHI No, but you can guess who it will be. Tenchi climbs into bed. RYOKO She loves you Tenchi. TENCHI It is too soon. Ryoko joins Tenchi in bed. RYOKO Tenchi? TENCHI Yes. RYOKO Will you ever get mad at me? TENCHI Yes Ryoko I may get mad at you for some reason I don’t know yet, but then we can have a chance to make up. Why do you ask? Did you do something that is going to make me mad? RYOKO I don’t know Tenchi. I can only do what is best for you. TENCHI If you do that Ryoko I will not get mad. RYOKO I love you Tenchi. TENCHI You are my life Ryoko. I have loved you from the time I was born. Tenchi kisses Ryoko. INT. Master bedroom – NIGHT Tenchi is sleeping while Ryoko looks at him. RYOKO (expressed as thought) Forgive me Tenchi. Ryoko kisses Tenchi on the forehead. RYOKO Merry Christmas Tenchi. Ryoko gets out of bed. She phases through the door. INT. Master bedroom close up of Tenchi’s face – DAY (Friday, 26 December 1997; 26th Day, 10th Month) Tenchi is in bed. Tenchi opens his eyes SASAMI (O. C.) Good morning Tenchi. INT. Master bedroom – DAY Tenchi and Sasami are in bed together. Tenchi moves to get out of bed. Sasami grabs hold of Tenchi’s hands. TENCHI Sasami! Please this is not right! SASAMI I don’t want you to do anything you don’t want to do Tenchi. Please just stay with me and hold my hand. TENCHI I don’t understand Sasami. SASAMI Do you know when it was that you last kissed me? Tenchi looks at Sasami and sees she is wearing lipstick. TENCHI I ah… Well it was when… SASAMI It was when father took our photos on the front porch. TENCHI Oh. SASAMI Tell me what you feel when you kiss Ayeka and Ryoko. TENCHI Sasami I don’t think I should be talking to you about that. SASAMI Do you want me to go out on the streets and find the answer? TENCHI Sasami please don’t do that. I take it Ryoko knows you are here what about Ayeka? SASAMI Yes, but she is not happy about it. TENCHI Who else knows? SASAMI You can’t keep secrets in this house Tenchi. TENCHI Okay Sasami I will try. Let me take you somewhere? Sasami gets out of bed. She is wearing her inner garment. SASAMI Okay Tenchi. Sasami dresses in her robes by the bed. Tenchi sits in bed watching her. SASAMI Well are you going to get ready? TENCHI It’s well… Ah… Sasami turns her back to Tenchi. SASAMI You are still silly Tenchi. Tenchi gets out of bed and quickly dresses. Sasami does not peek. TENCHI Okay let’s go. Sasami turns around. Tenchi takes her hand. They walk out of the room. INT. Hallway – DAY Tenchi and Sasami exit Tenchi’s room hand in hand. They walk down to Mihoshi’s room. Tenchi knocks on the door. The door opens with Kiyone standing in it. Kiyone is wearing her pajamas. TENCHI Is Mihoshi here? Kiyone steps aside. Mihoshi is siting on her bed dressed in her pajamas. MIHOSHI Yes Tenchi? TENCHI Please send Sasami and me to the surface. Mihoshi rummages around her nightstand until she finds her bracelet. MIHOSHI Have fun! Mihoshi touches the bracelet. Sasami and Tenchi disappear. MIHOSHI Ah, young lovers. KIYONE You think so Mihoshi? MIHOSHI I am hungry. Can you make breakfast since Sasami is gone? Kiyone nods her head. Mihoshi and Kiyone leave the room. INT. Waiting area – DAY Tenchi and Sasami materialize on the landing pad. They move toward the palace exit hand in hand. INT. Dining room – DAY The sounds of cooking can be heard from the kitchen. Ryoko dressed in a bathrobe and Ayeka wearing pajamas walk into the dining room. Ryoko and Ayeka sit down. Washu wearing her pajamas enters and sits down. Ryoe enters in her pajamas and sits down. Kazuhiko is dressed when he walks in. Mihoshi and Kiyone bring in the breakfast from the kitchen. Mihoshi and Kiyone sit down. KAZUHIKO I don’t think I will bother getting dressed for breakfast anymore. RYOE Are we embarrassing you Kazuhiko? KAZUHIKO How can a man be embarrassed when six beautiful women surround him! Ryoe blushes. Mihoshi has a fit of giggles. AYEKA Where is Sasami? KIYONE She and Tenchi went down to the planet. AYEKA What!? RYOKO Chill out. They will be fine. AYEKA But what if Tenchi does something to her. RYOKO This is Tenchi we are talking about. The man you married correct? He will not do anything to harm Sasami in any way. MIHOSHI I trust Tenchi to do the right thing. WASHU Yes my little guinea pig will treat Sasami to some one on one attention she can’t get from anyone else. KIYONE I agree that Tenchi will be the complete gentleman. Ayeka looks at her lap and begins to cry. Ryoko hugs Ayeka close. RYOKO Sasami’s honor is not in jeopardy. AYEKA Okay. KAZUHIKO I am happy for Sasami. Ayeka looks at Kazuhiko. KAZUHIKO I can sense the friendship between Sasami and Tenchi runs very deep. I have known lovers who did not share such feelings. Ryoe nods her head and begins to cry. RYOE That is the feeling Daijiro and I shared. It was the reason we got married at such a young age. WASHU That feeling will remain with him Ryoe. Ayeka looks at Ryoko. AYEKA I am scared sister. Ryoko holds Ayeka to her chest and kisses the top of her head. EXT. Front of palace – DAY Tenchi and Sasami exit the palace. TENCHI Do you know of a quiet park where we could sit and maybe get something to eat? SASAMI Yes I do. Tenchi and Sasami start down a path away from the palace. INT. Bathhouse – DAY Ayeka, Ryoko, Washu, Mihoshi, Ryoe, and Kiyone sit in the hot spring. KIYONE I can’t imagine a better present than this. Can you install one of these on Yagami Little Washu? WASHU I could make you a smaller version if you like. AYEKA What are they doing now? MIHOSHI Who Ayeka? RYOKO Don’t tease her Mihoshi. This took everything I had to set up. What is the worst thing that could happen, Ayeka? Ayeka starts to cry. RYOKO Now imagine the best thing for Sasami. If you love her you will keep that image in your mind because that is what Tenchi is doing right now. RYOE Why don’t you say what you are really afraid of Ayeka? The five girls all look at Ryoe. Ayeka opens her mouth but she can’t say anything. Ayeka starts shaking her head and begins to sob. RYOKO What are you suggesting Ryoe? RYOE I can read her like a book but she has to admit to it before we can help her. WASHU Tells us your fears Ayeka. You're with family here. Mihoshi moves over to Ayeka and touches her face. MIHOSHI He loves you Ayeka. You must hold onto your trust in him. AYEKA Sasami will take him away from me! She will take him away from all of us! Can’t you all see that! She is better than any of us! Mihoshi hugs Ayeka to her chest silencing her. WASHU Sasami is truly better than any of us. RYOKO She is so much better than us she would never hurt us. My love for Tenchi will not die even if he makes Sasami his only wife. RYOE There Ayeka it is in the open now. The light of day will make this evil thought evaporate. Ayeka is sobbing into Mihoshi’s chest. KIYONE I should have never left Mihoshi. Why has my ambition so blinded me? It has separated me from all of my true friends. From those who like me as I am. Ryoko reaches out and touches Kiyone. RYOKO You are always welcome here Kiyone. Ayeka regains her composure . AYEKA Thank you all very much. I don’t deserve friends like you. KIYONE None of us deserve each other. That is what makes our friendship so great. EXT. Park – DAY Tenchi and Sasami sit on a bench eating breakfast. TENCHI This Jurai food is pretty good, but not as good as what you make. SASAMI Thank you Tenchi. Can we talk now? TENCHI Yes Sasami you can ask me anything. SASAMI Do you love Ayeka? TENCHI Yes Sasami I do. When we first met I was scared of her. Later I grew to like her. After the marriage I have grown to love her deeply. SASAMI Why did you marry her when you did not love her? TENCHI Love is only one part of life. It makes life more enjoyable but you can go on without it. Ayeka needed me more than anything in the universe. Our time together has blossomed into love. SASAMI Do you love Ryoko? TENCHI Yes. I loved her the moment I saw her in my schoolyard. No, that is not right. I lusted for her then, and I grew to love her over time. SASAMI Do you love me? TENCHI I love you Sasami, but I do not love you the way I love Ayeka and Ryoko. I am sorry if I hurt you. SASAMI No you didn’t hurt me Tenchi. I now know that love grows where it is absent. I love you Tenchi. I love you so much that I would give my body to you. TENCHI You know I can’t take it. Time may change the way I feel. I would be proud to have you as my third wife, but I am not ready to commit to that now. SASAMI I understand. How much longer must I wait? TENCHI I don’t know Sasami. Please forgive me, but I don’t know. Sasami looks up into Tenchi’s eyes. Tears form in the corners of Sasami’s eyes. Tenchi kisses Sasami. He holds the kiss for several moments. They part. SASAMI I could go on forever. TENCHI What else do you wish to talk about? SASAMI Tell me how you feel when you make love to my two sisters. TENCHI Okay Sasami. You must understand that what I say is from my heart and may not make any sense. SASAMI Yes Tenchi. INT. Dining room – NIGHT Four large pizzas are on the table. Grandfather sits at the head of the table near the kitchen. To his left sit Ayeka, Ryoko, and Ryoe. To his right sit Washu, Kiyone, and Mihoshi. Kazuhiko sits at the other end. GRANDFATHER I don’t like to admit it but I love pizza. AYEKA Where did this come from anyway? WASHU I asked Funaho. She has started several new trends here on Jurai. RYOKO I hope Tenchi gets back soon. He loves pizza also. Mihoshi’s bracelet beeps. MIHOSHI Well you get your wish Ryoko. Mihoshi touches her bracelet. Tenchi and Sasami enter from the family room. TENCHI Pizza! I haven’t had pizza in ages. AYEKA Hello Tenchi, Sasami. How are you both doing? Sasami blushes. SASAMI We are doing very well thank you. Tenchi sits between Ayeka and Ryoko while Sasami sits between Washu and Kiyone. Ryo-Ohki charges into the room and wraps Sasami up in a hug. SASAMI Did you miss me Ryo-Ohki? RYO-OHKI Miya! Ryo-Ohki sits between Sasami and Kiyone. TENCHI Thank you for the Christmas surprise this morning Ryoko. Ryoko lays her head on Tenchi’s chest. RYOKO It had to be done sooner or later. I could not think of a better time. Neither Ayeka nor myself could answer the questions she had. TENCHI I understand. I think Sasami and me understand each other too. Ayeka touches Tenchi’s cheek. They look each other in the eye. TENCHI I would never do anything to bring dishonor to the house of Jurai. Ayeka looks down and begins to cry. Tenchi holds her close. TENCHI It’s okay Ayeka. Trust is a fragile thing that must be strengthened every day. AYEKA I am so very scared Tenchi. The future was once laid out before me. Now I do not know what it may bring next. TENCHI I love you Ayeka. Hold on to that. Tenchi stands scooping Ayeka up in his arms. TENCHI Could you bring some pizza up to our room please? RYOKO Of course Tenchi. Tenchi leaves the room. Ryoko gathers several slices of pizza and follows. WASHU Sasami can we talk later? SASAMI Not right now Ms. Washu. I still need time to think about what happened today before I could tell anyone else. MIHOSHI Oh! I wanted to hear all about it. SASAMI It was very romantic and I had a wonderful time, and yes he kissed me. KIYONE Romance in full bloom is a lovely sight. Washu raises a hand to her face and stands. She has turned bright red. RYOE What’s wrong Little Washu? WASHU Tenchi has changed the rules again. Washu runs out of the room. Grandfather stands and follows Washu out of the room. KAZUHIKO I don’t mind you talking like I am not here, but what is going on? Ryoe and Kiyone shake their heads. Mihoshi and Sasami look at each other and start giggling. SASAMI I think I will have the room to myself tonight. Mihoshi and Sasami’s giggles grow into full-blown laughter. KAZUHIKO I still don’t get it. KIYONE Well we won’t get anything else out of those two. Who wants to watch some TV before bed? Kazuhiko, Ryoe and Kiyone all exit the dining room. Once Mihoshi and Sasami regain their composure they follow. INT. Family room – NIGHT Kiyone, Ryoe, Kazuhiko, Mihoshi, and Sasami sit watching television. An action adventure is on the TV. The show ends. KAZUHIKO Well, good night girls. GROUP Good night Kazuhiko. Kazuhiko leaves the room and heads upstairs. RYOE He has changed a lot since school. He has really grown up. SASAMI That is Kamidake and Azaka’s influence on him. KIYONE How are you doing Ryoe? RYOE It is lonely sometimes. I only go to the lab every other day now. Waiting is so painfully slow. MIHOSHI If you need someone to talk to you could always spend the night with me. SASAMI You could stay in my room too Ryoe. Tonight would be a good night since I will be alone. RYOE I don’t know about that. MIHOSHI You’re embarrassing me. I thought you would like to talk to someone who will listen. Nothing more Ryoe. Sasami nods her head. RYOE I’m sorry. I’m not used to dealing with people from other worlds. KIYONE I will tell you for a fact that you won’t find better friends anywhere else than here. MIHOSHI You are so sweet Kiyone. RYOE I will take you up on that offer Sasami. All four girls exit the room. INT. Washu’s lab – DAY (Saturday, 27 December 1997; 27th Day, 10th Month) Washu sits at her keyboard with her hands behind her head daydreaming. Ryoko enters the lab. RYOKO How are you doing mother? WASHU How nice of you to ask Ryoko. Did you have a pleasant experience last night? RYOKO I am used to you eaves dropping on me. What I am not used to is the feedback I got from you last night. WASHU What are you saying? RYOKO You normally block your link to me so that I can’t feel what you are doing. Last night you let your guard down, and I can’t say what it did to me. WASHU I will try to be more careful. RYOKO Is what I felt what you have been feeling since I married Tenchi? Washu nods her head. RYOKO Do you want the link broken? I am sure you could do it if you wanted to. WASHU I could. Do you want it broken Ryoko? RYOKO No, I don’t mind the link and it is to valuable to throw away. Can you teach me to block it from my end? WASHU I don’t know how I do it. I don’t know if you can do it at all. RYOKO That’s okay mom. Just keep living life to its fullest. Sasami has breakfast ready. WASHU I will be out in a minute. RYOKO I love you mother. Ryoko exits the lab. Washu sighs deeply. WASHU (expressed as thought) I love you too daughter. INT. Master bedroom – NIGHT Tenchi and Ayeka enter the room. TENCHI Isn’t this Ryoko’s night? Tenchi starts to undress. AYEKA Ryoko gave me tonight because I didn’t get last night to myself. TENCHI Are you upset about last night? Ayeka blushes. AYEKA No. Tenchi the leaf locket off and sets it on the dresser. AYEKA That is a beautiful locket. TENCHI Yes it is a beautiful gift from Ryoko. Tenchi turns to look at Ayeka. Ayeka has her head down holding her pendent. Tenchi pulls a sweater out of the dresser. TENCHI But when I touch this gift I can feel the love that went into it. A love that can’t be bought in any store. Ayeka looks up at Tenchi. There are tears in her eyes. AYEKA I love you Tenchi. You are my world. Tenchi moves over and hugs Ayeka. AYEKA What have you decided about Sasami? TENCHI We both need more time to make sure we do the right thing. Does it bother you Ayeka? AYEKA I would be lying to say no. My sister is not so little anymore, is she? TENCHI No, she is growing up quickly. AYEKA Ryoko had another reason to give me this night. Tenchi gets into bed. TENCHI Oh, and what was that. AYEKA I did not have a chance to show you the present she got for me. Ayeka moves into the bathroom. Tenchi has a puzzled look on his face. A moment later she steps out. Ayeka has tiger ears on her head and is wearing a tiger striped teddy. A pair of tiger striped fur covered handcuffs dangle from her right hand. TENCHI Can I be your mouse Ayeka? Ayeka growls. FADE OUT: END ACT TWO ACT THREE FADE IN: INT. Family room – DAY (Monday, 23 March 1998, 20th Day, 1st Month) Ryoe paces the floor. Ayeka, Ryoko, Tenchi, Kazuhiko, Mihoshi, and Grandfather sit and watch Ryoe. Washu enters the room. WASHU It is time Ryoe. Everyone stands up. WASHU I believe it would be best for Ryoe to do this on her own. Ryoe nods her head. Washu and Ryoe exit the room. INT. Washu’s second lab – DAY Daijiro’s cylinder stands in the middle of the room. Daijiro is the size of an adult. A rod through the side of the tank is attached to his navel. Washu and Ryoe enter the lab. WASHU Are you ready Ryoe? Ryoe nods her head. Washu hands her a robe. WASHU Stand by the cylinder. Washu calls up her keyboard and enters a few commands. The liquid drains out of the cylinder. Daijiro remains floating in the air. The glass cylinder lowers into the floor. Ryoe wraps Daijiro in the robe. WASHU Get ready to catch him. Washu types some more commands. The rod draws away form Daijiro and Daijiro falls into Ryoe’s arms. WASHU Now Ryoe! Ryoe kisses Daijiro. Daijiro opens his eyes and looks at Ryoe. DAIJIRO Ryoe. He looks around. DAIJIRO Where are we? RYOE What is the last thing you remember? Daijiro concentrates on the question. DAIJIRO We were dancing at the prom. We were planning to go to the beach for summer vacation. Ryoe hugs Daijiro tightly. RYOE I love you Daijiro. DAIJIRO I love you too Ryoe. Will you marry me? RYOE Yes, Daijiro, yes. DAIJIRO Who is that young girl over there? RYOE She is one of my many friends. I would like for you to meet the rest of them now. Are you up to it? DAIJIRO For you I am up to anything. Daijiro stands on his own. He takes Ryoe’s hand. Washu leads them out of the lab. INT. Family room – DAY Grandfather, Tenchi, Kazuhiko, Ryoko, Ayeka, Sasami, and Mihoshi sit in the room. The television is turned off. Washu, Ryoe, and Daijiro enter the room. DAIJIRO Tenchi, Kazuhiko, where am I? Tenchi looks at Ryoe. RYOE Early June 1996. Daijiro has asked me to marry him. Tenchi nods his head. TENCHI Welcome home Daijiro. A lot has happened and it will take some time to explain it all. SASAMI I have an early dinner ready. Let’s go into the dining room and enjoy dinner while we talk. The group moves into the dining room. INT. Royal reception room – DAY (Monday, 30 March 1998; 27th Day, 1st Month) Funaho and Misaki stand together in the center of the room. Azusa stands by the window. Tenchi, Grandfather, Kazuhiko, Daijiro, Ryoe, Ayeka, Ryoko, Sasami, Washu, and Mihoshi enter the room. Grandfather walks over to Azusa. Sasami runs over to Misaki. SASAMI Mommy I am so happy to see you again. MISAKI My little Sasami you are growing so quickly. You look happy. SASAMI Yes mommy I am happy. Ryoko runs over to Misaki RYOKO Hello mommy. MISAKI Hello little Ryoko. How fares the infamous space pirate? RYOKO I am on an extended vacation. Misaki looks over at Ayeka. Ayeka stares at the floor. Tears come to Misaki’s eyes. RYOKO Sister won’t you come and greet mommy? Ayeka walks slowly over to Misaki. Everyone, except Azusa and Grandfather, watch Ayeka. AYEKA Hello mommy. Misaki embraces Ayeka. Misaki’s eyes go wide. MISAKI Come with me Ayeka. There is something I must show you. Misaki takes Ayeka’s hand and they move to the exit. INT. Close up of Sasami and Ryoko – DAY SASAMI Oh. RYOKO Hmmm. SASAMI Where are you going Ayeka? Sasami moves to follow when a feminine hand comes down on her shoulder. INT. Reception room – DAY Funaho stands behind Sasami with her hand on her shoulder. She watches Ayeka and Misaki leave the room. SASAMI What is happening, Funaho? Funaho does not respond to Sasami. She lets go of Sasami and walks over to Tenchi. FUNAHO Jurai’s future is safe in your hands Tenchi. TENCHI I serve and protect great grandmother. Funaho nods her head. FUNAHO You look happy Little Washu. WASHU Yes little Funaho I am very happy. FUNAHO It has been a long time since anyone has cracked my son’s shell. Washu blushes. FUNAHO Kazuhiko, Azaka and Kamidake speak most favorably of you. KAZUHIKO And I of them my lady. FUNAHO You must be Daijiro. DAIJIRO Yes my lady. FUNAHO You have chosen well Ryoe. Ryoe blushes. FUNAHO When will you wed? RYOE As soon as possible. FUNAHO Would you like the Life Tree temple? RYOE I would like a simple wedding. Funaho nods her head. FUNAHO It will be. I am glad to see the blood still flows strong on Earth since I left. DAIJIRO You are from Earth? FUNAHO Yes long ago. Back when nations were destroying other nations. A romantic young man on a joy ride rescued a young girl from her burning village. Funaho looks over at Azusa. FUNAHO How about getting married on First Day? That is three days from now. Ryoe looks at Daijiro. Daijiro smiles at her. RYOE Yes, thank you Funaho. FUNAHO How do you like your current assignment Mihoshi? MIHOSHI I am very happy. FUNAHO That is good. I asked the Galaxy Police to assign you to protect the Crown Princess. Will you take that assignment? Mihoshi looks lost. She looks over at Tenchi. Tenchi nods his head. TENCHI I believe that we will have the same job Mihoshi. MIHOSHI Okay, I will do it. Funaho nods her head. INT. Master bedroom – NIGHT Ayeka is kneeling by the bed, and she is plucking at her Kato. Tenchi enters the room. TENCHI Will you play for me Ayeka? Ayeka does not respond as she continues to pluck at the Kato. Tenchi kneels beside her. He gives her a big hug and kisses the back of her neck. TENCHI I love you Ayeka. What is wrong? Did Misaki say something to you? AYEKA I need Sasami now. I need Ryoko now. I need everyone now. TENCHI Ayeka it is late. Ayeka starts crying. AYEKA Please Tenchi. TENCHI Yes Ayeka. Tenchi stands and exits the room. INT. Hallway – NIGHT Tenchi enters the hallway from his bedroom. He walks over to Grandfather’s door and knocks. GRANDFATHER (O. C.) Come in. Tenchi opens the door. Grandfather and Washu are in the room both in kimonos. TENCHI I need you both in the family room now. Tenchi closes the door and walks over to Ryoe and Daijiro’s room. Tenchi knocks on the door. DAIJIRO (O. C.) Yes? TENCHI I need you both in the family room now. RYOE (O. C.) Okay Tenchi. Tenchi moves to Sasami’s room. He knocks on the door. SASAMI (O. C.) Who is it? TENCHI It’s me Sasami. I need you in the family room now. The door opens with Sasami in her pajamas. SASAMI Okay Tenchi. Mihoshi’s door opens with Ryoko standing naked. Mihoshi can be seen in bed. RYOKO What is wrong Tenchi? TENCHI I need you both in the family room now. Mihoshi and Ryoko nod their head. Tenchi moves to Kazuhiko’s room. He knocks on the door. The door opens with Kazuhiko standing there in his pajamas. KAZUHIKO Yes Tenchi? TENCHI I need you in the family room now. KAZUHIKO On my way. Kazuhiko moves past Tenchi and heads down stairs. Sasami carrying Ryo-Ohki, Ryoe, and Daijiro pass Tenchi. Tenchi moves back to the master bedroom. Grandfather, Washu, Ryoko, and Mihoshi move past Tenchi. INT. Master bedroom – NIGHT Ayeka is still kneeling by her Kato. TENCHI Everyone is downstairs waiting. AYEKA Do you love me Tenchi? TENCHI I love you Ayeka. I love you with all my soul. AYEKA Who do you love more? TENCHI I can’t answer that question because there is no answer. I love you and Ryoko completely. I can’t love either of you more than the other. AYEKA Will you always love me Tenchi? TENCHI To the end of time Ayeka. AYEKA No matter what I may do. Tenchi kneels beside Ayeka and takes her in his arms. TENCHI I would love you with my dying breath even if you thrust a dagger in my heart. AYEKA I am sorry Tenchi. I do not know why I doubt your love. Maybe I doubt my own love. TENCHI Be strong Ayeka. Together with our friends we can face any danger. AYEKA Let’s go downstairs now. Both stand and leave the room. INT. Family room – NIGHT The group has gathered in the family room. Everyone is silent while they wait. Ayeka and Tenchi enter the room. AYEKA Thank you for coming down. Ryoko moves over to hug Ayeka and Tenchi. RYOKO We are here for you Ayeka. What do you need? AYEKA I need your forgiveness. Sasami moves over to stand next to Ayeka. SASAMI What is it sister? AYEKA I am pregnant. FADE OUT: THE END