FAMOUS

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[Scene: Classroom at Aoki's high school, Shimizu High. The morning after the fight. Students are buzzing with excitement, whispering about Aoki's brawl with the Ryuji High gang.]

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Student 1:

(whispering to another student) "Did you hear? Aoki fought four guys from Ryuji High by himself and won!"

Student 2: (eyes wide) "No way! That’s insane. Is it true?"

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Raizo:

(sitting on his desk, looking nervous) "Aoki… everyone’s talking about you. Aren’t you worried they’ll come after you now?"

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Aoki:

(leaning back casually in his chair, arms crossed) "Let them talk. Doesn’t change anything."

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Nomi:

(frowning, voice low) "You didn’t have to step in, you know. Ryuji High guys are no joke. Takashi’s gonna hear about this."

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Aoki:

(shrugging, smirking) "So what? They were picking on you two. What was I supposed to do? Watch?"

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Raizo:

(glancing around nervously) "Still, you could’ve just… I don’t know, avoided the fight? Now everyone’s making a big deal out of it."

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Student 3:

(interrupting from across the room) "Hey, Aoki! You’re a legend, man! Four-on-one? Unreal!"

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Aoki:

(waves dismissively) "Legend? Nah. They just tripped over each other. Lucky for me."

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Nomi:

(hissing under her breath) "You’re acting like this is nothing, but it’s serious, Aoki. Takashi’s not the kind to let this go."

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Aoki:

(grinning, leaning closer to Nomi) "If Takashi wants to talk, he knows where to find me."

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Raizo:

(groaning) "You’re impossible. Don’t you ever think things through?"

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Aoki:

(smiling, leaning back again) "What’s the point of thinking too hard? Life’s more fun this way."

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Student 4:

(shouting from the back) "Aoki! When’s the rematch? Ryuji High’s probably shaking in their boots!"

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Aoki:

(laughing, shaking his head) "Nah, no rematch. I’m retired. Peaceful guy now."

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Nomi:

(mutters to Raizo) "He’s so annoying. Why does he have to act like it’s all a joke?"

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Raizo:

(whispering back) "That’s just how he is. But deep down… I think he cares more than he lets on."

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[Bell rings. The teacher walks in, cutting off the conversation. Aoki sits back in his seat, still grinning, as the whispers about the fight fade into quiet murmurs.]

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[Scene: Shimizu High. The bell rings, signaling the end of the first period. Students flood the hallway. Aoki is casually leaning against a locker, arms crossed, waiting for Raizo and Nomi. A crowd of curious students starts to gather around him.]

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Student 1:

"Yo, Aoki, is it true you flipped one of the Ryuji guys over your shoulder like in an action movie?"

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Aoki:

"Flip? Nah, he slipped on his own. Guess they don’t teach balance at Ryuji High."

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Student 2:

"Man, you’ve got to teach me those moves. I can’t even dodge a volleyball in P.E.!"

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Aoki:

"Step one: eat your breakfast. Step two: don’t skip leg day."

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Raizo:

"Here we go again. Aoki’s got a fan club now."

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Nomi:

"More like a cult. They’ll start chanting his name soon."

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Student 3:

"Aoki! Be honest. You weren’t scared at all, were you?"

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Aoki:

"Hmm… I was scared. Scared they’d ruin my shirt. Dry cleaning isn’t cheap."

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Nomi:

"Unbelievable. This guy’s allergic to taking anything seriously."

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Raizo:

"But that’s why they love him. He could make tripping over a rock sound like a heroic tale."

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Student 4:

"So, Aoki, are you gonna take on Takashi next? Or maybe his whole gang this time?"

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Aoki:

"I’m thinking of challenging his dog first. Build up to the main event."

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Nomi:

"You’re impossible."

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Raizo:

"Yeah, but he’s our impossible idiot."

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Student 5:

"Can I get your autograph, Aoki? You’re like a school legend now!"

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Aoki:

"Autograph? What’s next, paparazzi outside my house?"

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Raizo:

"Better practice your signature. You’ve got a reputation now."

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Nomi:

"‘To my biggest fan, thanks for supporting my nonsense.’ That’s what you should write."

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Aoki:

"You’re just jealous you’re not my manager."

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[The crowd laughs as the bell rings for the next class. Aoki shrugs off the attention, casually slinging his bag over his shoulder. As they head to class, Raizo and Nomi exchange amused glances, knowing this is just the start of Aoki’s newfound fame.]

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To be continued . . .

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