Season 1: Episode 5.2

[Scene 6]

*Mitsuhiro and Suzuki in an electronics store*

*Mitsuhiro bargaining with the shopkeeper about a mouse while Suzuki is looking at one of the tablets placed as a showpiece*

Mitsuhiro: So how much is this?

Shopkeeper: It's 4800 currents.

Mitsuhiro: 4800? But my sister told me that it's 4000.

Shopkeeper: Um..... no it's 4800 currents.

Mitsuhiro: Hm..... Nah bro. I am pretty sure it's 4000 currents.

Shopkeeper: No, sir. If you go to the other stores, you will see the same price.

Mitsuhiro: Oh really? Where are the other stores then?

Shopkeeper: ...Um.... well.... there's one in here but I guess they don't have mouses of this brand.

Mitsuhiro: Okay how about..... I don't know 4100?

Shopkeeper: No sir.

Mitsuhiro: 4200?

Shopkeeper: No, sir.

Mitsuhiro: 4300?

Shopkeeper: ....

Mitsuhiro: No?

Shopkeeper: No sir.

Mitsuhiro: Oh come on, man! Don't make me go to the other stores now!

Shopkeeper: Okay how about 4500-

Mitsuhiro: 4400.

Shopkeeper: ...*sigh*... deal.

Mitsuhiro: Thank you. *looks at Suzuki checking out one of the tablets* You wanna buy this?

Suzuki: Oh no no no no no I am just- I am just seeing.

Mitsuhiro: No I can get it for you if you want, you know.

Suzuki: Oh n-no I don't wanna cause you any trouble.

Mitsuhiro: Oh no don't worry. It won't cause me any trouble. If you want something, just say so. I mean today's my treat anyways, right?

Suzuki: T-thanks but no I am only seeing. Besides it costs a lot too.

Mitsuhiro: Okay then. As you say so.

Shopkeeper: *packs the mouse*

Suzuki: Um.... c-can I wait outside while he packs it for you?

Mitsuhiro: Sure.

Suzuki: T-thanks.

*Suzuki exits the store and looks around to find something*

*She then walks to a camera store a while later and looks at a camera showpiece from outside the store*

Shopkeeper: *places the mouse package in the counter* Here you go, sir.

Mitsuhiro: *pays for it* Thank you.

*Mitsuhiro exits the electronics store and looks around to find her*

*He then eventually finds her and walks up to her*

Mitsuhiro: So is there anything you want?

Suzuki: Uh um..... well.... i-if it doesn't bother you, can you please wait while I buy that camera?

Mitsuhiro: That pink one?

Suzuki: Hm. *nods*

Mitsuhiro: Why wait? Let me buy it for you.

Suzuki: N-no I-

Mitsuhiro: Don't worry. Hey what did I say a few minutes ago? That it's my treat. Now come on let's buy it before it gets sold out, okay?

Suzuki: O-okay.

[Scene 7]

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Ren Honda is a student of class 3-C of sector 9. He works as an employee to the camera store Mitsuhiro and Suzuki just entered. He has black hair and brown skin. He is 5'5 inches. He is a minor character.

*Mitsuhiro and Suzuki enter the camera store*

*Mitsuhiro walks to the counter*

Ren: *looks at Suzuki and gets a little shocked*

Mitsuhiro: *notices him staring at her with his eyes wide open* Um..... hi uh.... I was wondering if you would be kind enough to show that camera to this young lady. Because if you do, I would be most obliged.

Ren: Um.... yeah... yeah yeah... o-okay.

Mitsuhiro: Check it out. In the meantime, I am gonna take a look at those camera lenses.

Suzuki: O-okay.

Ren: *comes with the camera and whispers* psst..... Starpink777.

Suzuki: *gets a little shocked*

Ren: *whispers again* You remember me? Come on, I know that you know me. Afterall I am your no. 1 fan destined to be your man, krankenhooper69. *says with a creepy smile*

Suzuki: *eyes widen and her iris constricts as if she saw a ghost or something*

Mitsuhiro: *comes back to the counter* Um..... so...What do you say? You gonna buy it or what? *looks at Suzuki and immediately notices that she is feeling uncomfortable*

Suzuki: U-u-uhm..... y-yes.

Ren: Sure, missy. Let me pack it for you. Um yeah so like we have a custom in our store that if you are gonna buy something, you are gonna need to have a membership.

Mitsuhiro: Um..... okay.

Ren: Great! *puts a form in the counter and hands a pen to Suzuki* To register, you need to write your name, address, class and.... cell phone number. *says in a creepy way*

Suzuki: *hand trembles*

Mitsuhiro: *notices it*

Suzuki: *hand still trembling*....

Mitsuhiro: Hey let me write it for you.

Suzuki: *gets surprised* U-um o-o-okay.

Ren: W-wait um..... She's the one who's buying it, right?

Mitsuhiro: No. She's not the one who's buying it. I am.

Ren: But it's for her, right?

Mitsuhiro: Yes but... I am still paying for it. Which means I am the one who's buying it. Which again means I need the membership. Not her. Isn't that right, Mr Honda? *asks after looking at his id card*

Ren: Y-yes sir.

Mitsuhiro: Thank you. *lifts the package and hands it to Suzuki while exiting the store* Here you go, Suzuki-san.

Suzuki: T-thanks.

Mitsuhiro: Nah you don't need to thank me. As I said earlier it's my treat. Now let's head to that cafe, shall we?

Suzuki: Y-yes.

*As they leave the cafe, Ren clenches his fist to lose the chance of getting Suzuki's number*

[Scene 8]

*Mitsuhiro and Suzuki in the cafe having their respective desserts*

Mitsuhiro: How's the ice cream sundae?

Suzuki: I-It's good. T-thanks for buying it for me.

Mitsuhiro: No problem. You wanna order something else?

Suzuki: N-no thanks. I am good.

Mitsuhiro: Well as long as you have fun, I am happy. You did have fun, right?

Suzuki: Yes of course! *realizes that she just shouted excitedly and feels embarassed* T-thank you for giving such a good day...

Mitsuhiro: *chuckles lightly* You are welcome. Anyways um..... Suzuki-san?

Suzuki: Yeah?

Mitsuhiro: Can I ask you a favor for me?

Suzuki: Um.... sure. I will try I guess. What is it?

Mitsuhiro: Okay first of all.... please don't panic but.... I know that you are starpink777.

Suzuki: W-what!?

Mitsuhiro: Don't panic. Don't panic. Please don't panic. There's no need to panic, okay? There's no need to panic. I won't judge you or anything. You don't need to be embarrassed about anything.

Suzuki: H-how did you know who I am?

Mitsuhiro: I will tell you afterwards but first... *notices her feeling a little uncomfortable* look I am not a stalker or anything, alright? I am not a stalker. I am not even a fan of yours let alone a toxic one. But recently I saw some of your posts and after you came to me for the study group, it kinda became obvious that you were starpink777.

Suzuki: *still feeling uncomfortable and wants to leave*

Mitsuhiro: *understands it* Hey look I am sorry. I should have told you before that I knew who you were. But look I am not gonna try and use you for something. And I promise your secret's gonna be safe with me. I just need you to do a favour for me. That's it. But if you refuse, of course I shall respect your decision. So would you please care to listen?

Suzuki: .....W-what's the favor?

Mitsuhiro: Thank you. So.... um... how do I put it? Tuesday, 27th of June, a fight broke out across the hallway of class 1-D between a girl and some guys- two to be precise. I know that you were there at the time and I know that you have witnessed the whole thing. What I want you to do is simple. You just need to stand as the witness to the case.

Suzuki: N-no!

Mitsuhiro: Please, Suzuki-san. Please... I just need you to do this one favor of mine.

Suzuki: No I.. I... I can't. *starts shaking her head slowly*

Mitsuhiro: That's not true, Suzuki-san. You can. You can, Suzuki-san. There's nothing to be afraid of. You can. It's just your mind who tells you that you can't but think about what your heart says. I mean... would you really want an innocent girl go to suspension knowing fully that you could have prevented it? Would you?

Suzuki: ...N-no....

Mitsuhiro: Please Suzuki-san.... Please....

Suzuki: *keeps on shaking her head*.....

Mitsuhiro: Please.... I need you, Suzuki-san.... I need you....

Suzuki: ...*stops shaking, looks at Mitsuhiro and doubts*...

Mitsuhiro: Please....

Suzuki: ...*sighs*... O-okay.

Mitsuhiro: Thank god. *says with a sigh of relief* Thank you, Suzuki-san. Thank you. Seriously thank you. You might not know this but you just saved a life out here. Thank you....

Suzuki: *stays silent, looks down to the floor with a nervous face*....

Mitsuhiro: *notices it* Hey look. It's gonna be alright, okay? There's nothing to be afraid of... There's nothing to be afraid of, alright? If something happens, I will take care of it... Don't worry... We are not telling you to fight anyone... We are just telling you... to try... So if you fail... it's no big deal... alright?

Suzuki: *looks at him and looks down again* Hm.

Mitsuhiro: Anyways you wanna order anything else?

Suzuki: O-oh no I am- i am full. Thanks for all the food though.

Mitsuhiro: You don't need to thank me, alright? I didn't much do anything. I mean we didn't even get to roam around much. And it's already dusk so.....

Suzuki: B-but still I am- I am really grateful to you for giving me a day such as today. I mean... I don't usually get invites from people.

Mitsuhiro: ...Don't mention it... As long as you are having fun, that's all that matters to me. *says with a soft smile*

Suzuki: *blushes and smiles while facing downwards* Okay.

Mitsuhiro: Hey, next time we will roam the entire mall, alright?

Suzuki: Alright....