Chapter 5 : The Offer
Chapter 5 : The Offer
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Page 1: The Aftermath of the Battle
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot – Retokyo and Kiboutsu Standing Amidst the Ruins):
• The wreckage from the battle is still smoldering. The city around them shows signs of the conflict.
• Retokyo (panting, looking at the damage): "This… this wasn't how I imagined things."
• Panel 2 (Medium Shot – Kiboutsu Looking Toward the Horizon):
• Kiboutsu looks exhausted but focused, taking in the sight of the destruction around them.
• Kiboutsu: "We're not ready. But we've got no choice now."
• Panel 3 (Close-Up – An Agent Watching from the Shadows):
• An agent of the Shadow Agency observes from a distance, hidden in the shadows, watching Retokyo and Kiboutsu.
• SFX: A faint sound of a footstep
• Retokyo (off-panel): "Who's there?"
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Page 2: The Mysterious Offer
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot – The Agent Stepping into the Light):
• An agent steps into the light, revealing a tactical outfit and a stern, focused expression. Their presence is commanding.
• Retokyo (gripping his fists, ready to fight): "Who the hell are you?"
• Kiboutsu (nervous, stepping back slightly): "Another enemy?"
• Panel 2 (Close-Up – The Agent's Calm Expression):
• The agent's face is unreadable, with an air of professionalism.
• Agent: "No, not an enemy. I'm here to offer you a choice."
• Panel 3 (Medium Shot – Retokyo Stepping Forward):
• Retokyo steps forward cautiously, his guard still up.
• Retokyo (suspicious): "A choice? What do you mean?"
• Panel 4 (Wide Shot – The Agent Holding a Folder):
• The agent slowly pulls out a folder from under their jacket and holds it out toward Retokyo and Kiboutsu.
• Agent (calmly): "Join the Shadow Agency. We've been watching you both. We can offer you training, resources, and the skills you need to survive in this world."
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Page 3: The Offer Explained
• Panel 1 (Medium Shot – The Agent Holding the Folder, Unwavering):
• The agent's voice remains calm and firm as they explain the offer.
• Agent: "The Shadow Agency can provide the proper training to make you stronger, more effective in combat, and skilled in tactics."
• Panel 2 (Close-Up – Retokyo Looking at the Folder):
• Retokyo eyes the folder with hesitation, still unsure about the situation.
• Retokyo (thoughts): "What's the catch?"
• Panel 3 (Close-Up – Kiboutsu Looking Pensive):
• Kiboutsu looks down, conflicted, not wanting to take another step into the unknown.
• Kiboutsu (thoughts): "This feels too convenient. What's their real agenda?"
• Panel 4 (Medium Shot – Retokyo Looking Back at Kiboutsu):
• Retokyo turns to Kiboutsu, silently asking if they should trust the offer.
• Retokyo: "What do you think, Kiboutsu?"
• Kiboutsu: "I'm not sure… But we don't have many options right now."
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Page 4: The Decision Weighs Heavily
• Panel 1 (Close-Up – The Folder's Contents, The Contract Inside):
• A glimpse of the folder reveals a contract inside. It's official-looking, with formal text.
• Retokyo (thoughts): "A contract… But what does it mean to join this Agency?"
• Panel 2 (Medium Shot – Retokyo Looking at the Contract, Concerned):
• Retokyo holds the folder in his hands, staring down at the document, still unsure.
• Retokyo (thoughts): "This could change everything… But what's the price?"
• Panel 3 (Wide Shot – The Agent Watching Them, Patient):
• The agent remains silent, waiting for them to make a decision.
• Kiboutsu: "And if we don't join you? What happens then?"
• Agent (coldly): "You'll continue as you are—untrained, vulnerable, and unprepared for what's coming."
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Page 5: A Hard Decision
• Panel 1 (Close-Up – Kiboutsu Looking Away, Uncertain):
• Kiboutsu looks away, conflicted, clearly torn by the decision.
• Kiboutsu (thoughts): "I don't want to be controlled… but this might be our only way forward."
• Panel 2 (Medium Shot – Retokyo Looking Determined):
• Retokyo clenches the folder tightly, his eyes set with resolve.
• Retokyo (thoughts):) "We don't have time to hesitate. This could be the chance we need."
• Panel 3 (Wide Shot – Retokyo Reaching for the Contract):
• Retokyo slowly takes the contract from the agent's hands, ready to make his decision.
• Retokyo: "Alright, we'll join you. But we need to know everything. No more secrets."
• Panel 4 (Close-Up – The Agent Smiling Slightly):
• The agent gives a small, approving nod, barely a smile.
• Agent (calmly): "Very well. The contract is just the beginning. Your real training begins now."
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Page 6: Signing the Contract
• Panel 1 (Close-Up – Retokyo Signing the Contract, A Look of Resolve in His Eyes):
• Retokyo writes his name on the dotted line, signing the contract with a firm, decisive stroke.
• SFX: Pen scratching paper
• Retokyo (thoughts):) "This is the first step. There's no going back."
• Panel 2 (Medium Shot – Kiboutsu Signing, Still Hesitant):
• Kiboutsu looks at the contract one more time before signing, still unsure but going along with it.
• Kiboutsu (thoughts):) "I hope we're doing the right thing."
• Panel 3 (Wide Shot – The Agent Collecting the Signed Contracts):
• The agent takes both contracts and places them into a secured folder.
• Agent (calmly): "Welcome to the Shadow Agency."
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Page 7: Preparing for the Future
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot – The Agent Leading Them to the Training Facility):
• The agent motions for Retokyo and Kiboutsu to follow, leading them toward the heart of the Shadow Agency's training facility.
• Agent (explaining):) "Here, you'll receive the proper training. Combat skills, strategy, and more. We'll prepare you for what's coming."
• Panel 2 (Medium Shot – Retokyo and Kiboutsu Walking Through the Hallway):
• They walk through the sterile, high-tech hallway of the Agency, where agents train and work. It's an intense atmosphere.
• Retokyo (quietly, to Kiboutsu): "I don't know what we're walking into, but we're in this together."
• Panel 3 (Wide Shot – The Heavy Door to the Training Room Opening):
• The agent opens a large, heavy door, revealing the state-of-the-art training area beyond, a vast, intimidating space.
• Kiboutsu (muttering): "This is beyond what I imagined…"
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Page 8: End of Chapter
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot – Retokyo and Kiboutsu Stepping Into the Training Area):
• They step inside the facility, the door closing behind them. They exchange a look of determination.
• Retokyo (thoughts):) "The real work begins here."
• Kiboutsu (thoughts):) "Let's see what this place can really do for us."
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End of Chapter 5
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