EP1 - Unwanted meetings

Dreamchasers - Prologue

“Unpredicted Fate”

## Prologue - Scene 1

It was a sunny summer afternoon in August. Ash and their family (and some neighbors of them) are packing since they are going to move to another part of America that is far away. Then a scene appears where Ash and their family are at the airport. A scene shows up where They are walking to view the flights.

* Ash: ughh why did we have to mooove i don't wanna go to a special school there isn't anything special about me anywayyy…..

* Dorothy: don't say that Ash, everyone is special in their own way! Besides, look at the good part, you get to be close to Kayla again.

* Ash: oh i didn't mean it like that it's just moving? It's such a hassle..

* Ash: Why do I have to attend this school again?

* Dorothy: Because the test said you have superpowers!

* Ash: No I don't!! my mom doesn't, you don't, i don't think my dad had any!

## Prologue - Scene 2

Their family stops at the board that shows the recent flights. Ash starts to wander around and look outside on the planes departing. They start to think around.

* Ash(mind): \*Sigh\*. So this is it. I'm going to move out. Oh my god.. I'm just an average human! I'm really sure that I don't have any superpower, they MUST have been mistaken.

* Ash: I think..the school's name I got sent in was Cloudwale Academy? Meh, not really sure.

* Ash: But the only thing I am really sure of, gladly, is that I probably will never see Julia again...

Suddenly, Kayla, the neighbor of them interrupts our daydreaming Ash.

* Kayla: HEY! Did you know that we'll be neighbors again?!

She wraps her arms around Ash and bounces up and down. Ash got a little bit shook by the sudden greeting so they looked at her like a little mouse looking at a big cat ready to trap them.

* Ash: K-Kayla..slow down..

* Kayla: Ok, fine!

Kayla takes her arms off, and backs away with a few steps backwards.

* Ash: So um..

* Kayla: Sooooo, are you excited for it?

* Ash: I don't know how…how to feel about this…honestly. I will miss this place..and I don't even think I have any powers..these people must be mistaken..

* Kayla: aw don't worry I'm sure they are not mistaken, and I will be there beside you every time you need me!

* Ash: …thanks…anyways..you have a…superpower? What power do…you have?

* Kayla: My power will be like my mom's, I think. I'm sure I will learn how to use my quirk! I heard that there's a separate class for those who can use their quirk a bit and those who don't. We'll probably be in the same class!

* Ash: Well.. are you sure that you'll be fine with me.? I kind of feel like I'm...very…boring beside you..

* Kayla: Don't be ridiculous! You're not boring at all! This is going to be a great school year, you'll see!

* Ash: If you say so..

P-Scene 3

They arrived at Cloudwale. While others start to walk in their new flat(s), Ash just stays still and stares up at the building. The panel is quite small, it's mostly for a few families to live in. It's quite a simple flat.

EP 1 starts.

Dreamchasers - Episode 1

“Unwanted meetings”

## Scene 1

It's a few weeks later. Ash is in their new room. The room has a lovely pastel green color, which goes well with their plants they have bought after they have moved in. It's morning, Ash just wakes up in their quite comfortable bed. It's school time, after a long summer break. When they realize that it's the first day in their new school, Ash shivers from the thought and looks a bit shook.

\*Time skip\*

Ash has just walked out of their flat, dressed up and wearing their tidy uniform they got not so long ago. As they have stepped out, they have noticed Kayla standing in front of the door. Kayla greeted them warmly.

* Kayla: Good morning Ash! Did you sleep well?

* Ash: Uhh..yeah I did. Thanks for asking…

Ash felt warm inside for a second since they have just realized Kayla actually cares about them. They blushed for a second, and asked Kayla back. They looked down on the floor.

* Ash: What about you, Kayla.? I hope you did too..

* Kayla: Yeah, I did. I can tell you about it when we're in school.

* Ash: Oh, yeah..School..

* Kayla: Oh! I got an idea! Maybe..We walk to school together, maybe every day if you would like to!

* Ash: Walk together? You really asked ME of all people..?

Kayla looks at them with a gentle smile.

* Kayla: I know you're nervous about this new school.. but I got you.

Ash's eyes started shining and looked upon Kayla. They started wondering how she even know their inner feelings.

* Ash(mind): how did she know? Is she a kind of mind reader or something.?

But after a few seconds they realized that their face wrote down everything and became embarrassed.

* Ash: Kayla..Are you sure that you don't mind coming with me.?

* Kayla: No?? Why would I? Feel free to. Leave all your stress behind and come have a walk with me!

Ash became quite quiet on that response. They weren't sure that they'd have a good impact on Kayla here or in the future. Especially after how obviously they showed their feelings to her.

* Kayla: Oh come on! Say something! At least decline it, but don't be quiet!

* Ash: I..I would like to walk with you..

* Kayla: That's what I'd like to hear! Let's get going!

## Scene 2

It was a rainy day. Kayla and Ash walk together under an umbrella that was held in Kayla's hand. As the droplets from the sky fell down, Ash looked upon the sky with an uncomfortable stare. They arrived at school just in time. There was a huge crowd there.

* Kayla: Wow so many people!

* Ash: People..

* Kayla: Hey. I need to go for a moment. Meet you in our classroom! The classroom is 1-C, it's on the second floor, alright?

* Ash: How do you know this..?

* Kayla: My brother told me. He is in this school too.

* Ash: George? That family member of yours who's never home?

* Kayla: Yeah, it is him! Now I really gotta go. See you there! Make sure to make new friends!

* Ash: See you..

After Kayla leaves, Ash mumbles to himself:

* Ash: Make new friends? As if..

## Scene 3

As Kayla walked away, Ash's anxiety skyrocketed. Now they feel like a lost child in the supermarket. They looked around. People. More people. People everywhere they looked.They started to feel more and more uncomfortable by every second that has passed by.

* Ash(mind): I guess I gotta find the 1-C classroom then..

Ash tries to go towards the stairs in the crowd. As many people came, they felt like people were staring at them because of the way they nervously looked.

In the crowd, someone familiar appeared. It is kind of unpleasant to Ash. Moreover, it is quite frustrating and saddening. As people walked by, Ash recognized the person who stood in the crowd. Gold long hair, with two magenta rose hair clips in it, hourglass shaped body, and cherry red eyes.. She had such a dreamy look, everyone looked at them like they had never seen such beauty before.. Except for Ash. The person in the crowd happened to be looking back at Ash at that moment when Ash looked at her. The girl happened to be Julia, their ex from not so long ago..

* Julia: Ash..?

Ash looked at her like they saw a terrorist. Julia looked at them with a shock on her face in reaction. Julia started to head towards Ash.

* Julia: Ash! I've been looking-!

Julia didn't even get to finish her sentence, Ash turned away from Julia and started running towards the stairs.

* Julia: WAIT! STOP RUNNING!

She started running towards them, and reached out her arm, but she failed to catch them, since she lost them in the crowd. Julia stopped for a minute, and saw Ash running up on the stairs. She turned away and started walking in a different direction.

Ash managed to get on the second floor. After that, they lay their back on a wall.

* Ash(mind): \*while catching breath\*

oh my god..phew..that was a close call.. Why is she here..I thought she…she wasn't going…to be here..

* Wendy: Hey..

A short, white haired girl with orange eyes happened to be standing next to them.

* Wendy: ..What's with the rushing.?

* Ash: oh.. don't mind me..

* Wendy: Is something wrong?

* Veronica: HEY! Wendy! Who are you even talking to??

A tall and pink haired girl happened to be seeing them.

* Wendy: I think he's one of the new students.. he seemed to be in trouble..

* Veronica: Are you even sure that he or she's a guy?

Ash looked at them awkwardly..

* Wendy: Yes? He's wearing a guy's uniform!

* Veronica:ugh… and? We clearly have a toddler here. Aaaaand why did you separate from us???

* Wendy: Oh, uh sorry! I forgot to tell you that I had to pick up some books in the library.

Wendy shows her bag full of books to Veronica.

* Veronica: Hm, alright.

Wendy turns to Ash to ask again what's wrong.

* Wendy: So um..Are you ok? Are you lost? You're new, right?

* Ash: Yeah, I- I was just..trying to find the 1-C classroom.. that's..all..

* Veronica: It's here on this level. Wendy, show the classroom.

Wendy leads Ash to the classroom.

* Wendy: Here. This is the classroom you were searching for, right?

* Ash: Yeah…Thanks alot…for showing me..

* Wendy: No problem.

## Scene 4

Ash goes in and sees several people in the classroom. People looked at them as they stepped in. Ash tried to greet these people, but they were too nervous to do so. So they just awkwardly walked in and took a seat at a completely empty desk. After them, a blue haired guy entered the classroom.

* Blake: Hello everyone.

Then he looked around and decided to approach Ash.

* Blake: Hey.. You seem nice, can I sit over here?

* Ash: sure…?

Blake sat down next to Ash. He noticed that several people were staring at them.

* Blake: Can you tell me a bit about yourself? I'll tell you some things about myself too.

* Ash: sure..

* Blake: You seem nervous..I'll start then, maybe it will motivate you. The name's Blake. I like reading, programming and traveling. I really like trying out new things as well. Also, I do not speak English perfectly, because I'm French. So pardon me if I say something wrong. Feel free to correct me.

* Ash: Oh.. that's not… a problem at all…

* Blake: So do you want to tell me a few things about yourself?

* Ash: Yeah. My name is...Ash. I like…

reading..mostly novels…and…I like...gardening..

* Blake: Oh you like reading too? You can join the literature club with me if you would like to.

* Ash: There's…a literature club?

* Blake: Of course there is one! It would be a shame if there wasn't. Will you come with me and join in the afternoon?

* Ash: Ok, sure!

* Blake: Alright. I'm sure we will have fun. In this school, fortunately, the clubs are pretty popular. There are loads of people we'll meet there.

When Ash just heard that, they shivered.

* Ash: People..?

* Blake: Don't worry, I'm sure they will be friendly. They won't bite.

Kayla happened to walk in while they were talking. Kayla was feeling very proud of Ash and smiled in satisfaction. Ash noticed her smiling.

## Scene 5

It's afternoon. Blake and Ash decided to walk together to the library.

* Blake: So Ash..what genres are you into?

* Ash: I like to read.. Fantasy..but i mostly like..Romantic books..

* Blake: Romance?? Didn't expect that. I mostly read genres that are Mystery and Sci-Fi. But I partly like Romance and Fantasy as well, not going to lie. My favorite book is Foundation.

* Ash: I don't know that book.. Can you show me the cover?

* Blake: Surely. After we've arrived.

* Ash: But where's the library, Blake? We've been walking here for like 10 minutes.

* Blake: I think it's over there. But from the window.. I see the garden.. but it says here's the library.

* Ash: Did you try opening the door?

* Blake: BUT IT LEADS OUTSIDE! Why would I open that door then?!

* Ash: Just try it out, this is a weird school anyways..Kayla told me… that there are places that are.. …enchanted.

* Blake: Enchanted??? Well, there's only one way to find out then..

Blake opens the door and on the other side of the door, the library appears. Blake became shocked.

* Ash: See? Told you..

* Blake: gasp there is a library but how did u know???

Blake is very shocked.

* Ash: Kayla told me..

As Ash and Blake walked into the library, they saw several people looking around. They notice a stall where someone's promoting the literature club. Ash and Blake walks to the stall.

* Blake: Hello! W-we are i-interested in joining the literature club..

* Julia: He…llo? Ash???? Anyways I need your names so I can add you guys to the list.

Ash and Blake look at each other. Ash awkwardly smiles while Blake thinks it's his time to save the day. He looks at Julia and starts talking.

* Blake: I-I'm Blake a- and this is A-ash.!

* Ash(mind): What is wrong with him?

* Julia: alright..I'll write that in..

While Julia wrote the names down, she discursively looked at Ash. As Ash noticed it, they started shaking so trying to calm themselves down, they looked down on the floor, pretending that they didn't know that they were being watched. Blake is awkwardly smiling at Julia.

* Julia: So, what are your motives if you have some?

* Blake: W-we j-just l-like r-reading..ehe..

Blake's words were so awkward that even Ash looked up on him with a worried look on their face.

* Ash(mind): What's up with him? They had never met before..I will ask if anything is..not alright.

* Blake(mind): OUCH! THIS IS SO AWKWARD.. EVEN ASH IS LOOKING AT ME LIKE THEY ARE DISAPPOINTED IN ME!

* Julia: What's with the sudden tension? Feel free to let go of your stress and talk to me normally. Especially..you, Ash..

Ash got shook when she said their name, and looked at Blake with a very scared face. Blake didn't notice it yet.

* Blake: Th-they.. k-knows..you..?

* Julia: Yes, they know me. We should have a talk..\*sigh\*

Ash grabbed Blake's shirt by the arm. Blake noticed, and looked at Ash. Now Ash is looking at Blake with a terrified face, while they are severely shaking. Blake realized they REALLY want to go away from here.

* Blake: W-we n-need to..g-go..

* Julia: Ah..okay then. See you two next week in the clubroom then! Or even maybe in class.

Ash jumped in shock when hearing that sentence.

* Ash(mind):Ne- NEXT WEEK??? She's in the club as well?? AND IN OUR CLASS?!

Ash grabbed Blake's shirt again and ran out, leading Blake out of the library as well. After they run out, Ash immediately closes the door but in a way like people would close the door away from Zombies in an apocalypse. Ash starts catching their breath.

## Scene 6

* Blake: Woah-woah-woah! Who was that girl in there? What's wrong.?

* Ash: …There's… nothing wrong..

* Blake: Well, you don't seem like you don't have something going on, your face says it differently.

Ash becomes embarrassed because they are showing their emotions to Blake. Their mood worsened so they just looked down because they felt like they could even cry. Blake noticed.

* Blake: Hey.. It's alright to show me how you feel.

* Ash: She's..Julia..

* Blake: ..How do you know her?

* Ash: ..I used to..um..I used to go in one class with h-her before..

* Blake: Was she bullying you.? Or maybe hurt you with something..

* Ash: firstly..no.. secondly..maybe..but it's not her fault.. it's mine..

* Blake: What happened?

Ash looked at Blake in silence. Trying to calm down, they took a deep breath and let out a big sigh. They wanted to hide their feelings from Blake too but they miserably failed. Now Blake wants to know what their past is.

* Blake: Why can't you talk with Julia? You seemed to be able to talk with those other two girls..

Ash tried to avoid answering that question.

* Ash: ..but..why are you struggling too?

Blake looked at Ash with a concerned face.

* Blake: Hey! Do not flip the question on me! At least I could talk! I even saved your butt!!

Ash placed their palms on their face to cover their feelings. They were feeling very bad because of thinking about Julia. Blake looked at them with a worried look. He has decided to answer first, hoping that they will answer him in return.

* Blake: \*sigh\* I have a problem socializing with girls. Whenever I talk to any of them, I get nervous. I can't tell you the reason why. I just have it. I hope you understand me.

Kayla notices them standing in front of the library door.

* Kayla: Hey you two. Is there something going on?? You both are acting weird!

* Blake: Oh..I'm ok but..Ash is not.. They got upset because they saw this Julia girl.

* Kayla: Julia?

* Ash: Hey!! ..di-…didn't you-…say you can't talk g-great with girls?!

* Blake: oh uh.. I forgot to say Kayla is an exception. She's my close friend originally from the internet..

* Kayla: Who the hell is Julia tho??? Oh wait..maybe i can remember her..

Hmmm……

Oh I think I got it! Is she.. a friend of Ash?

* Blake: WHAT DID YOU SAY?! YOU MEAN GIRLFRIEND???

* Kayla: I still remember Ash telling me a few things about her..I’m not sure if that was a girlfriend tho..

* Ash: Um.. well..

* Blake: NO! SHE CAN'T BE THEIR GIRLFRIEND! Can't you see how traumatized they are after seeing her?

* Kayla: Wait a minute.. Ash, you dirty liar! She bullied you?! WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME??

* Ash: I WASN'T LYING..

Ash felt worse and worse just by bringing this topic further.

* Blake: Then what happened..?

* Ash: She..she um..bro-

* Kayla: BROKE UP WITH YOU?!

* Blake: She..WHAT?

Ash looked down on the floor and started running.

* Kayla: WAIT NO! COME BACK!

* Blake: Great job, Kayla. You managed to make Ash run away from us as well now.😒

* Kayla: What did \*I\* do?

* Blake: Maybe you should have waited till they said it themselves?

## Scene 7

Ash ran upstairs. Right to the rooftop. As they opened the door, they saw a short, brown haired girl watching the clouds. She was laying down on a bench and she seemed to enjoy that view. Ash looked at her with curiosity. Then they looked down again.

* Ash(mind): Why is she up here? To take a break from people, just like me?

The brown haired girl suddenly disappeared from the bench.

* Ash: Wh-where did she go..?

Ash started to go towards the empty bench. Out of nowhere, the girl appeared in front of Ash.

* Aoi: BOO!!

* Ash: WAAAGH!

Ash was so shocked that they tripped and fell on the floor.

* Aoi: uh oh..That was too much was it.?

* Ash: \*pain noises\* Ughhh…

Ash got up from the floor and noticed the brown haired girl was looking at them.

* Aoi: Hey!! What's up? Why are you up here?

* Ash: For some peace..

The brown haired girl looked at Ash with a playful expression.

* Aoi: My name is Aoi!! What's yours?? I have an ability! It's teleportation!

* Ash: ..mine's..Ash.. and I don't know my power..

* Aoi: What's your favorite food, color? Games, books you're interested in?

Aoi and Ash started having a short conversation, meanwhile Blake came up. As Blake saw Ash, he looked at them with a weird expression.

* Blake: Ash..What are you doing..?

* Ash: Oh, uh.. I just came here to take a short break..

* Aoi: Hey!! We were talking!!

* Blake: I just came here to apologize for Kayla. Can we have a talk in the café near here?

* Ash: That's not a problem..and,uh..sure..

* Aoi: Aw man.. Goodbye Ash!! See you!!

Aoi disappears.

* Blake: Let's get going, it's getting a bit cold here and you left your coat home. Here, have mine for now. Since you're smaller than me you need it more. I have a sweater with me anyways.

Blake puts his coat on Ash. Ash looks at Blake.

* Ash: I didn't need it but..thanks..

## Scene 8

Ash and Blake walked out of the school. It's 5 in the afternoon, and they went to sit in a café to have a nice talk.

* Blake: I think I will order one mocha. What do you want to order, Ash? I‘ll pay the bill, don’t worry.

* Ash: oh..um.. I haven't tried coffee before.. maybe i will just get myself a glass of apple juice..

* Blake: APPLE JUICE? They have apple juice here??

Blake views the menu immediately. Blake looks at Ash.

* Blake: Ash. They do not serve apple juice here.

Ash looks at Blake with a surprised look on their face.

* Ash: There’s.. no apple juice?

* Blake: Nope. You should drink something else then. Try out a less strong coffee then. Maybe you’ll end up liking it. Trying out new things does not hurt.

* Ash: Oh…Hmmm.. I would like this one then.. What is its name? It's not a strong one, right?

Blake looks at the thing Ash points at their menu.

* Blake: Oh that one? That's a Cafe Latte. That one is not strong.

* Ash: Ok, I want to try this then.

\*Time skip\* Blake and Ash got their coffee.

* Blake: So.. What happened..? You know with that blonde girl..

* Ash: Uhm..…wait…notebook…

Blake nods at them, and Ash searches for their notebook. They keep a notebook in their bag to write down the things they do not dare to say out loud. Ash starts writing something in it. Blake becomes confused.

* Blake: Oh god, please try to not spill that coffee on it...but why do you need your notebook..?

* Ash(notebook): To talk.

* Blake: Wait, but you talked without it before?

* Ash(notebook): I have struggles with talking when it comes to serious topics..

* Blake: So..I don't want to force you to say it so I have asked you this, one last time. You don't have to answer if you don't feel comfortable with it.

* Ash(notebook): Since you already saw me so worked up, It doesn't really bother me to tell you..

So you remember when we were discussing it earlier, right?

I was trying to say that I had a breakup. Not too long ago.

This July...

She was the one who said that we should break up.

* Blake: So you and Julia had a relationship and broke up. How long did it last?

* Ash(notebook): 8 months.

Blake sips from his coffee.

* Blake: Breakups suck..even though I have never been through one, i can feel that the breakup must have hurt you two a lot.

Was the breakup so harsh that you didn't want to talk to her till this day?

Ash puts down the pencil and the notebook for a second.

* Ash: No.

* Blake: Then what happened during that breakup? And why did you break up?

Ash looks at Blake with a gloomy look on their face. Ash starts writing in the notebook again.

* Ash(notebook): I don't want to tell.. All I can say is that it was my fault..

* Blake: Don't blame yourself. I'm sure that it's not your fault. Kayla had told me many things about you before.

* Ash(notebook): You still won't understand..

Blake frowned, and sipped from his coffee again.

* Blake(mind): I won't since you don't want to tell me…

Ash tasted their coffee they got a few minutes ago. It was hot.

* Ash(notebook): Blake..How is your coffee not that hot? It is so hot that it literally burns my tongue..

Blake cleared his throat and started talking to Ash after quickly getting over his thoughts.

* Blake: \*giggle\* You should wait a little. Don't be impatient. Mine came earlier than yours did anyway.

Blake sweetly smiled at Ash.

* Ash(notebook): Blake, can I ask you something?

* Blake: Yeah, go ahead.

Ash was hesitating but they got the spirit and wrote down what they wanted. Ash showed what they wrote to Blake.

* Ash(notebook): Can we be…friends?

Blake felt proud of himself to see that.

* Blake(mind): Even though Ash seems a bit needy, they are kinda fine to me…for now..I hope I will not regret this.

Ash looked at what they wrote again and pushed the notebook in their bag quickly out of nervousness.

* Blake: Sure.

Ash looked at him and they felt warm inside for a second as Blake smiled at them. Blake felt more proud of himself that this is an official friendship now.

* Blake(mind): I made a new friend on the first day of school. Not bad.

Ash showed back a little smile to Blake. Blake was surprised. This was the first time he has seen Ash truly smile.

## Scene 9

\*Time skip 1 days forward\*

Ash got out of the flat after dressing up in their uniform. Kayla was waiting for them in front of their door.

* Kayla: Hey buddy..! I wanted to apologize for yesterday..

Ash didn't want to answer loudly, so they grabbed their bag and lifted their notebook out of it.

* Ash(notebook): You don't have to, it's my fault anyway…

* Kayla: Hey, something is wrong? Did I do something.?

* Ash(notebook): no. I'm alright.

* Kayla: Oh come on, tell me the truth!

Ash looked at Kayla with a nervous look because they know that she won't stop bothering them until they answer.

* Ash(notebook): It's not your fault, don't worry.

They slightly smiled at Kayla to prove that it's not her fault.

* Kayla: But then..what's wrong?

* Ash(notebook): So you remember when you saw me and Blake at the library?

So when we were inside, it turned out..

Julia is our classmate and a member of the club I wanted to join.

* Kayla: You really don't want to talk to her, do you?

Ash shakes their head.

* Kayla: I respect your choice, so I will help you.

* Ash: Really?

* Kayla: Sure. So this is my plan! You will be part of my squad, and our squad will avoid Julia. What do you say?

* Ash: But.. Who's part of the squad?

* Kayla: Now it's me and Blake! But there will be more people, I promise!

* Ash (mind): Great.. more people

## Scene 10

Ash and Kayla are in school already. Ash decided to go to the rooftop, so Ash tried to go up on the nearby stairs.

* Kayla: Wait, wait, wait..where are you going?

* Ash: To the rooftop. I like that place. I'm meeting someone there.

* Kayla: uhh..okay. Then see you in class then?

Ash goes to the rooftop. They expect to meet someone there. They have never met such a cheerful person like Aoi before, they think if they go up there they can see her again.

* Ash (mind): Who was that girl again..Yeah…Her name was Aoi, right? Maybe she'll be here again..

Ash walked to the bench on the rooftop, just where they saw Aoi for the first time, and sat down. They looked around, but no one could be seen. Ash grabbed one of their novels out of their bag, and started reading.

Aoi teleported nearby them. To be exact, right next to the bench. Aoi peeked into the book that Ash was reading. Ash didn't notice it yet.

* Aoi (mind): What's this? Oh? OH? Oooooo!! A romantic novel!! Oh my god! Should I ship these characters?

Ash became very thrilled by the book.

* Ash: I KNEW IT! SHE LOVED HIM!!

* Aoi: YAY!!!!!

Ash looked up from the book, shocked. They noticed Aoi and blushed really hard. She shouldn't have seen them reading this kind of book. They pushed the novel back into their bag and pulled out their notebook.

* Aoi: Hello Ash!!

* Ash: uh...Hi..sorry that you had to see that..

Aoi glanced at Ash with a playful expression, just like last time. Aoi is full of energy today. Ash is still flustered due to embarrassment.

* Aoi: Good book! Do you like to read? I don't really read many books. They are so booooring! But I got interested in this one!

* Ash: Yes..I like to..r-read..

* Aoi: What's with that quiet voice all of the sudden? I'm sorry if I disturbed you! But..You seemed really into this book! I took a peek, ehehe..

* Ash: um…Aoi?

* Aoi: Ehe?

* Ash: ..What class are you in..?

* Aoi: Oh! I'm in the class where people learn how to control your superpower! I am in the 1A class! And you?

* Ash: 1A….Oh! I-I mean 1C! Sorry. I was just wondering about your class for a second..

* Aoi: No probs! You don't have to apologize for everything. I should apologize. I am sorry for looking.

By the way! Do you have some friends in your school here?

* Ash: It's okay...but uhm.. would you mind if I…

Ash opens their notebook and starts writing.

* Aoi: Whatcha writing?

Aoi curiously looks at Ash's notebook cover. It has a few star and cat stickers on it.

* Ash(notebook): I have two friends. I guess..but I am pretty aware of myself and I'm scared that they might just leave because of me.

* Aoi: Oh! Do you want another friend? I'm here! We can be friends!!!! Also, do you like cats?

Ash looks at Aoi with a confused look.

* Ash: ..Why are you bringing up cats all of a sudden..?

* Aoi: Your cat stickers are so adorable!!! WHERE did you get those?!

* Ash(mind): H-HUH?? She noticed?? So embarrassing..

Ash got flustered again. They thought for a moment to think of a good reason.

* Ash: …I uhm I…. When I was smaller I just put these stickers on, but since then, I cannot take them off… But i still like cats tho..

* Aoi: DON'T YOU DARE TAKE THEM OFF!!!

The bell rang. Ash stood up from the bench and started walking. But Aoi grabbed their uniform's sleeve to stop them.

* Aoi: Wait!!! You didn't answer one of my questions!!

* Ash: Hmm..?

Ash looks at Aoi.

* Aoi: Uhm..Do you wanna be my friend? I don't have any yet..

Aoi looked at Ash with two big sad puppy eyes. Ash looked at Aoi and felt ashamed of themselves for not answering it immediately. They grabbed their notebook and started writing again.

* Ash(notebook): …I'm sorry for not answering…

Aoi noticed something else written but it was very small. She looked closer to that small text.

..here's my answer.. I'd love to be your friend…

Aoi gave a cheerful smile when she read that. Ash quickly closed the notebook, blushed and ran down to not be very late if they are already late for class. Aoi started wondering.

* Aoi: I wonder why they use that notebook sometimes to communicate when they can talk..Maybe because it's so cute~!!! THAT MUST BE A REASON!!!

## Scene 11

The bell rang. As Kayla and Blake walked out of class, these two started a discussion.

* Kayla: Blake. We should find someone to join our group. Do you have any suggestions?

* Blake: I don't know.. I'm happy with only 3 of us as well, I'm not going to lie.. are you sure that I will not have any regrets with this "Ash" person? I know that you wanted me to befriend them, but..

* Kayla: You know that they literally can't communicate, right? I know them well. This is why I asked you to go and sit next to them! Poor thing is just there and has an anxiety attack on every small action. They need us!

* Blake: I-I know..but did they ever feel like a plus weight to you? I want to be honest..they are nice but.. don't you feel like..they are a bit…needy?

Kayla frowned. She took a deep breath and put a smile on her face.

* Kayla: Blake, Blake, Blake… You don't know anything. There's more to them than you can see right now. You should invite them somewhere over the weekend! Trust me, they are more amazing than you would ever expect them to be!

* Blake: Really?

* Kayla: Blake, they are worth your time. And also, I would love to see my two childhood friends get along well! You two are kinda similar too…

## Scene 12

Screen changes. Back to the bell ring. Ash looks at their schedule. Chemistry. Aaaaand…there was homework.

* Ash(mind): Shoot!

They realized they didn't write their homework and started shaking. Julia looked at them worryingly from the background. Her friend who sat next to Julia stood up with her books and went to their desk.

* Belle: Hello! Is there a problem?

Ash looked at Belle who stood in front of their desk. Blue long hair, hazel eyes and a very beautiful brown skin. Ash nodded. She looked at their book. Homework sheet was empty.

* Belle: You can copy my homework if you want to!

Ash calmed down a bit.

* Ash: ….Really….?

Belle smiled.

* Belle: Yeah! It wasn't very much anyways. The chemistry teacher is such a bastard for giving homework on the first day of school..

Belle put her book on the desk.

* Belle: There!

Ash started to copy the answers. Julia stood up and walked up to Belle.

* Julia: Are you going to give your answers to the whole class? If you made a mistake, it would be really suspicious.

Ash was focused on writing down the answers so they didn't notice Julia was nearby.

* Belle: Don't worry! I'm good at chemistry. And I would love to help those who forgot their homework!

* Julia: Oh, alright.. But pay attention to who you are giving the answers to.

Julia looks at Ash writing the answers. and looks back at Belle.

* Julia: For example, you shouldn't give the homework to someone who won't give anything back to you in return.

Ash overheard Julia saying that sentence. They felt offended. Ash looks at Julia with a sulking face. Julia didn't notice it though.

* Julia: I mean people like…Him.

She now is looking at the guy who's entering the classroom at that moment. Belle looks at him as well.

* Belle: Who's that?

* Julia: Nobody important. I used to know them in 7th grade. Now he is our classmate again, unfortunately.

Julia looked at Ash, and at that moment, Ash looked back down on their paper and started copying the answers again. But this time, Ash started to eavesdrop on what the girls are saying. So they looked at Belle and Julia when they were sure they weren't watching them too.

* Julia: Anyways.. Did you know that the literature club's old leader was Aaron? He's my childhood friend.

* Belle: Aaron? The blue guy we were with yesterday and the one you had a walk with this afternoon?

* Julia: Yep, that's him. And guess what? He's decided to choose a new leader.

Ash looked at them curiously.

* Belle: Who is the new leader? Did he choose you?

* Julia: Yep!

Ash became terrified. They hid their face with their cat-stickered notebook. But the notebook is upside down…

* Belle: \*gasp\* EEEK! Can't wait for next week!

* Ash(mind): ..This.. isn't good..

* Julia: I can't believe that I became a leader so quickly.. It might come with a lot of responsibility as well, though..

* Belle: Yeah, it might, but..think about it..! You have power in the whole club now! And you have good leadership! Your leader's personality will fit it perfectly!

Julia looks at Ash. She notices that they are holding that book upside down. She knew Ash well, so she was 99% sure they were listening. She suspiciously stared at them. Ash noticed she's constantly looking at them and they became embarrassed. Ash was aware of Julia's actions so they kept the book in their face.

* Belle: Hmmm..anyways… This might sound random to you, but wanna go to the buffet with me? Next period, I mean.

* Julia: Yeah, sure. I have always wanted to try out that famous "cosmic sandwich".

* Belle: Oh yeah! I heard about it too! I heard that some special kind of syrup is in it that is not available in non magic regions! It's made from a magic creature's essence…i forgot its name tho. You know what?! Let's go and check it out now!

## Scene 13

Julia and Belle walk out of the classroom. Ash decided to quit covering themselves since Julia is not in there anymore.

* Ash(mind): Well.. this will be difficult.. I joined the literature club… but at what cost? Just to close myself in one room with HER?...as the president?! I need to think fast.. oh, should I just quit this club and join the…

Ash goes out and looks at the club posters in the hall.

…manga club instead.?

Kayla and Blake notice them looking at the poster.

* Kayla: Oi! Ash~! What are you looking at!

* Ash: Oh I'm looking at the manga club poster..thinking about joining an…other club.

Blake felt offended. His smile on his face went to Brazil.

* Blake: Why..?? You just joined the literature club with me yesterday! And you can only join ONE club! Are you going to quit the literature club so soon?

* Ash: I-...I-I'm not sure…I'm sorry... I don't think I can handle this…

Blake looked furiously.

* Blake(mind): I do not like where this is going! They are being so…dramatic!

What is up with them anyways??

Okay, okay.. chill down Blake. There should be a good reason why Kayla likes this person so much.. I must stay positive.

Ash looks at Blake and notices his anger. They started to think about their decision. They started to feel bad about themselves.

* Ash(mind): Oh…Blake will hate me if I quit the literature club...but...I would like to be his friend…but how can I handle …Julia then? What should I choose??

* Kayla: Why do you think you can't handle being a member of the literature club? You like reading normal novels too, right? And Blake is there too with you!

Blake and Ash had started to talk at the same time.

* Ash: …I'm-...
* Blake: …They-…

Blake looked at Ash. Blake let out a big sigh. Ash looked at Blake.

* Blake: Okay, talk.

Ash shakes their head.

* Ash: …You can…go first…I'm sorry for talking…

* Kayla: (grumbling) ..You two..

(Back to normal tone) Stop fighting!

* Ash: I-I don't- I don't want to fight!

* Kayla: I know you don't, but Blake.. they must have a good reason why they think of leaving. Ash, am I ..right..?

Ash is silent because they have started thinking deeply.

* Ash(mind): Maybe I have a dumb reason.. at least for someone else who is not me.. Kayla is defending me, but I don't want to embarrass her if it is a bad reason..

* Kayla(mind): oh boy, this silence is awkward…

* Kayla: Can you tell at least me what the reason is? I know one of your passions is books. I find it weird to see that you change your mind for manga like that..

* Ash: U-Um.. Y-You know what.? N-nevermind… I'll…I'll stay in the…literature club…

Ash looks worryingly at Kayla and Blake.

* Kayla: Ash.. It's ok to change your mind..

* Blake(mind):this gets me annoyed..but..I'll try to cope with my thoughts..there must be something great about them..

* Blake: It's your choice, Ash, do what you want to do.

* Ash: I..I want..to stay..

* Kayla: Really? You sure?

Ash gave a small nod in response. They still weren’t so enthusiastic about their choice. Kayla knew that they weren’t.

* Kayla: Well done Blake.. You made them stay, even though they didn’t want to.

* Blake: WH-…WHAT?? Why are you blaming me for it?

* Kayla: You were the one who got (mockingly) FuRioUs OveR a cLuB SwaP!

It’s your responsibility now whether they will enjoy being in this club or not.

Ash started to shake due to them arguing and wanting to tell them to stop. Ash looked nervously on their friends.

* Blake: You're the one overreacting, Kayla.

* Kayla: No!! You are!

While Kayla and Blake stared at eachother, Ash noticed that Kayla's brother, George happened to be passing by. Ash saw him and ran towards him. They grabbed by his shirt to get his attention. George looked back.

* George: Oh? Hello Ash! What's with that face?

Ash pointed towards Kayla and Blake.

* George: Ah, they're arguing again? These two will never rest, will they?

George walked up to Kayla and Blake.

* Blake: Oh Kayla if you knew what I was thinking you would act the same way like I did!

* George: Kayla! Blake! STOP!

Kayla and Blake looked at George and Ash besides them.

* George: Why are you arguing again??

* Kayla: George? I-.. Uh-..

* George: Please stop, whatever got you two so mad like that.

Kayla came up with a "smart dialogue".

* Kayla: Honestly.. I'm not even mad, I'm just disappointed.

Blake attacked Kayla.

* Blake: Oh, don't play as the smart one, Kayla!

* Kayla: I'M ACTUALLY SMARTER HERE THIS TIME!

* George: I SAID STOP!

Kayla and Blake had shut their mouths.

* George: What is this all about?

## Scene 14

It's the afternoon. Ash is very nervous. Blake calmed down after the 2nd period's argument by then. Blake and Ash were walking outside together, only these two on their own…In complete silence.

* Blake(mind): I feel bad. I shouldn't have been judging Ash. They decide their life…

* Blake: So um… Was it true what Kayla had said? You stayed because of me? I'm sorry if you did..

Ash stopped and looked at Blake.

* Ash(notebook): I wanted to be in the literature club.

I'm sorry for being a coward. It's all my fault that you two argued.

* Blake: Why did you call yourself a coward? Are you…afraid of something?

Ash nodded.

* Blake: Look, it's going to be alright. There might be people there, but I am sure that they are welcoming.

* Ash(notebook): It's not the people in general..

if it was then I wouldn't have thought to join another club in the first place, only quit it.

* Blake: Then what made you think to join another club?

Ash gave Blake the notebook and tried to say the reason on their own.

* Ash: P-P…

* Blake: Hm?

* Ash: Pres…

Ash was trying to say the word "President", but due to their anxiety it stopped them from saying it properly and stop at "Pres."

* Blake: Pres?

Ash shakes their head many times in a row.

* Ash: PRES..!!

* Blake: Ash..If you can't say it then write it on paper..

Blake tried to hand back their notebook but Ash shakes their head again agressively in response.

* Ash: Pres..

Blake lost hope that Ash will be ever able to say the word they intended to say.

* Blake: Can I try to guess it?

* Ash: Mhm..

* Blake:

Present..

Preservation..

Presence..

President..

Pressure.? One of these?

Ash nodded enthusiastically.

* Blake: It's pressure then?

Ash shakes their head agressively again.

* Blake: President.?

Ash nodded. Ash became a bit happy because Blake figured out what they were trying to say without the notebook. They calmed a bit down.

* Blake: what does the president have to do with your will to quit?

* Ash: New pres-

Blake understood.

* Blake: New president. That's what you're saying, right? There's a new president?

Ash nodded.

* Blake: And they made you want to leave this club?

Ash nodded again with shame.

* Blake: Who is it? Do you know? Oh, wait a minute..

(Long pause)

Don't tell me.. it's the beautiful blonde haired girl from Monday??

Ash became silent.