CH : 11 Love Blooms… or Something Else
CH: 11 Love Blooms… or Something Else
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Panel 1
Scene: Joile sitting in the living room of Rena's house, drinking tea with her parents. It's cozy and warm.
Narration:
Days passed…
Joile started visiting more often.
Even Rena's parents began to adore her.
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Panel 2
Scene: Rena blushing in her room, peeking from behind the door as Joile laughs with her parents.
Rena (inner voice, smiling):
She belongs here.
She belongs… with me.
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Panel 3
Scene: Night falls. Joile waves goodbye from the gate. Rena watches from her window, dreamy-eyed.
Parents (off-screen):
Hmm…
Someone's in love.
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Panel 4
Scene: Rena turns to her parents, shy smile and soft voice.
Rena:
Yes…
I'm in love.
With Joile.
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Panel 5
Scene: The parents exchange knowing smiles.
Dad (whispering):
And we think Joile might feel the same.
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Panel 6
Scene: Next day. Rena is out. Joile sits with her parents alone at the house.
Joile:
Hello, Sir. Ma'am.
It's always nice visiting.
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Panel 7
Scene: Rena's mom gently scolds Joile playfully, smiling.
Mom:
How many times must we tell you…
Stop being so formal. You're like family now.
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Panel 8
Scene: Joile bows her head, eyes soft.
Joile:
You are my family now.
My parents passed away a year ago.
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Panel 9
Scene: Rena's father leans in, serious but kind.
Dad:
Joile… we wanted to talk to you…
Without Rena around.
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Panel 10
Scene: Joile straightens, nervous.
Joile:
Y-Yes, Uncle?
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Panel 11
Scene: Her parents look at her warmly.
Mom:
We see the way you look at her.
You like Rena… don't you?
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Panel 12
Scene: Joile's face flushes pink. She hesitates, then nods shyly.
Joile:
Yes… I do like her.
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Panel 13
Scene: Her dad smiles proudly.
Dad:
Good.
Rena feels the same.
We want you to be part of our family—for real.
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Panel 14
Scene: Joile's eyes widen, overwhelmed and emotional.
Joile:
You… want me to marry Rena?
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Panel 15
Scene: Her parents nod.
A warm moment. Sweet… but somewhere, Rena watches from the stairs. A shadow falls over her face, and her smile is twisted.
Rena (inner voice):
Mine.
Forever.