Out for Joy/Transcript

## Transcript

(Yumeka and Yuki are waiting for the bus.)

Yumeka: Where are we going?

Yuki: I want to do something nice for you, so…We’ll be going to Kay’s bakery first and, then, a place of your choice…?

Yumeka: Are you doing this because it’s been months since--

Yuki: Yes. But not only that. I’m doing this because I feel guilty and I want to treat you better; take this as an apology.

Yumeka: The bus is coming.

(The bus doesn't stop.)

Yuki: You said--

Yumeka: I didn’t say it was OUR bus.

Yuki: Well, ours will be here in a second, anyway.

Yumeka: What?

(The bus stops.)

Yumeka: Magic.

Yuki: Sure.

(They enter.)

Yumeka: Is this one of your many talents? Knowing when the bus arrives?

Yuki: Take a seat, Yume. I will pay.

Yumeka: You sure?

Yuki: I'm sure.

Yumeka: Okay!

(Yumeka takes a seat. Ciara takes the seat next to her.)

Ciara: What a strange coincidence, don’t you think?

Yumeka: Ciara.

Ciara: Where are you headed to?

Yumeka: I asked that first!

Ciara: You-- You didn't.

Yumeka: Yes, I did! You just don’t remember.

Ciara: I’m going to RomReo. Didn’t you know that I don’t live there?

Yumeka: I kinda assumed since your mother was the best...uhh...person…there!

Ciara: Right she is. However, she doesn't care about me, so she probably wouldn’t even let me sleep there, if we lived there.

Yumeka: Do you live with your parents?

Ciara: I used to. I have my own apartment now!

Yumeka: How can you afford it?

Ciara: My sibling.

Yumeka: Ciara, aren’t you a bit too young?

Yuki: Hello, Ciara.

Ciara: Ah, Cleo! I meant, Al! I-- I meant...Yuki.

Yuki: You did that on purpose, there is no denying it.

Ciara: So what if I did?

Yuki: The next stop is ours.

Yumeka: Wh- What?!

Ciara: Aww, leaving so soon?

(The bus abruptly stops.)

Yuki: Go!

(Yuki and Yumeka leave.)

Yumeka: The people on the bus will think we’re crazy now! Yuki, this is not our stop!

Yuki: How would you know? The bakery is right down that street.

Yumeka: Yeah, it takes 20 minutes!

Yuki: I wanted to talk to you.

Yumeka: You wanted to get away from Ciara.

Yuki: I didn’t want her to hurt you.

(They start walking.)

Yumeka: You don’t have to be so nice to me.

Yuki: Why not? You're my friend.

Yumeka: I wouldn’t really consider us friends yet.

(Pause.)

Yumeka: Hey, Yuki?

Yuki: Yes?

Yumeka: Before you came along, I was fine on my own, did you know?

Yuki: No, you weren't.

Yumeka: Yes, I was! I still have my old house. Where did you think I lived when you kicked me out?

Yuki: Why be with us?

Yumeka: Because I felt like I was a part of something! And...I wanted to help you out. You don’t believe that I’m capable enough, huh? Am I really that weak in your eyes?

(Yuki sighs.)

Yuki: Let's be quiet.

Yumeka: Why?

Yuki: I need to focus.

Yumeka: Good excuse.

(They eventually reach Kay's bakery. They enter.)

Yuki: Morning, Kay.

Kay: Yuki, dear! How are you?

Yuki: I'm all right. Have you met Yumeka before?

Yumeka: Hi.

Kay: It is an honor to meet you, my Queen.

(Yumeka doesn't respond.)

Yuki: She hasn’t been doing very well lately, so I’m trying to do something nice for her.

Kay: That is very kind of you, Miss Yuki.

Yuki: Thank you for thinking so, Kay.

Kay: Call when you need me.

Yuki: Will do. (To Yumeka) What would you like?

Yumeka: To go home.

Yuki: Come on, Yumeka.

Yumeka: I guess...tea.

Yuki: Nothing to eat?

Yumeka: I'm not hungry.

Yuki: Kay, we're ready.

Kay: Rightie! What can I get you both?

Yuki: A strawberry milkshake and a medium caramel latte with oat milk. Also, could I get a chocolate donut?

Kay: Yep. Is that all?

Yuki: Yes, thank you.

Kay: Coming right up!

Yumeka: A strawberry milkshake?

Yuki: Is that fine?

Yumeka: Yes, but why? I specifically asked you for some tea.

Yuki: I want you to forget Yami for a while. It’s hurting you.

(Silence.)

Yumeka: Can I split the donut with you?

(Yuki sighs.)

Yuki: I should’ve seen this coming.

(Yumeka laughs.)

Yuki: Any ideas on where to go next?

Yumeka: I do, actually.

(The girls enter Mosc's shop.)

Mosc: Welcome to--

(Mosc screams.)

Yuki: Mosc.

Mosc: Hey, Yuki. What brings you here?

Yumeka: Why is Mosc so scared of you?

Yuki: Long story. Don’t you worry, Mosc, I'm going. Yumeka, I’ll leave you with xem.

Yumeka: Okay!

(Yuki leaves.)

Mosc: How may I help you?

Yumeka: Who gives you orders in RomReo? I'd like to know.

Mosc: I’d like to know, myself.

Yumeka: You don’t know?

Mosc: No. Although, I don’t mind much! I don’t have much of a choice, either way.

Yumeka: How do you get commands?

Mosc: Oh! On this tablet--

Yumeka: Irrelevant.

Mosc: Well, you asked--

Yumeka: Are you aware of my brother’s escape?

Mosc: I am now.

(Yumeka is silent.)

Mosc: Joking. I knew already.

Yumeka: How?

Mosc: Our leader knew.

Yumeka: How?!

Mosc: If I don’t know who my leader is, how am I supposed to know that?!

Yumeka: Are you afraid?

Mosc: Very.

Yumeka: Of me?

(Silence.)

Mosc: What are YOU afraid of?

Yumeka: Hah! You'll never know!

Mosc: Oh, but I will. And once I will, I will use that against you. I’ll be more powerful than any of the Guardians.

(Yuki returns.)

Mosc: Mark...my...words.

Yuki: Are you done?

Yumeka: Y-- Yeah. Let's go.

Mosc: It was nice having you.

(Yuki and Yumeka leave.)

(Ciara arrives.)

Ciara: What was that, Mosc?!

Mosc: Sorry, Ciara! I tried my best!

Ciara: Was that really your best?!

Mosc: Can you do better?!

Ciara: Probably!

(Yumeka and Yuki are outside the shop.)

Yuki: You okay?

Yumeka: Yeah...

(Pause.)

Yumeka: Can I hug you?

Yuki: Of course you can.

(Yumeka hugs Yuki.)

Yumeka: You’re a great friend, Yuki. I never expected you to do this for me. I appreciate it a lot. You’ve been trying to improve your behavior, you’re awesome! I wish I were more like you.

Yuki: You’re awesome too, Yumeka.

Yumeka: I’m a little selfish.

Yuki: You’ve been improving, as well. You know that?

Yumeka: Have I?

Yuki: Yes.

(Silence.)

Yuki: Wanna go home?

Yumeka: Actually, can we hang out for a little bit longer? This was nice.

Yuki: Yes, of course.

Yumeka: Okay! It’s your turn to choose!

Yuki: Is it really?!

Yumeka: Yes.

Yuki: Uhh, let’s see…

(While the two girls walk off, someone is staring at them from behind a wall.)

## Characters

#### Speaks

* Yumeka
* Yuki
* Ciara
* Kay
* Mosc

#### Is mentioned

* Yami
* Norma