Kaji: Family Member
- Peter K F Cheung SBS
- Jun 28, 2020
- 2 min read
FADE IN.
Act 1
INT. SITTING ROOM - NIGHT
KAJI sees the PACK LEADER unwrapping a parcel.
KAJI (V.O.): What's that?
PACK LEADER: It's your birthday gift from Japan.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Let me sniff it.
As the pack leader is unpacking, Kaji jumps to sniff the stuff inside.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, I can smell the familiar scent of a gang member. I haven't seen her for months in the family now. I believe she wants me in her life.
PACK LEADER: You'll enjoy stuff at your birthday party.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Something tells me I'm into something good.
Kaji smiles.
ACT 2
INT. SITTING ROOM - DAY
Peter talks to Kaji.
PETER: Kai-kai?
KAJI (V.O.): Going out?
The pack leader helps Kaji wear a harness.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've been going out rather frequently these days.
EXT. ROAD - DAY
Standing at the passenger seat, Kaji sticks her head out of the window of a moving car.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Apart from the breeze, I feel like I'm having a all-I-can-smell scent buffet.
EXT. PET GARDEN - DAY
Kaji's taking a lonely stroll as the pack leader and PETER watch.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's a hot sunny afternoon. All my friends must be enjoying their afternoon naps at home.
Feeling something.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): The ground is quite hot, and I don't want my feet burnt. Let me take my seat.
Kaji jumps up to a bench to rest.
SOMEONE approaches Peter: Should I spray water on the ground to keep it cool?
PETER: By all means.
Kaji watches the ground getting wet.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): How can I come down as the ground is now wet?
Act 3
EXT. PET GARDEN - CONTINUOUS
The pack leader carries Kaji from the bench to a dry ground. Peter then encourages Kaji to cross the wet zone.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Okay, I trust Peter.
Kaji crosses the wet zone.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Actually, it's quite cool and comfortable.
INT. DINNING ROOM - NIGHT
Gifts and foot stuff are put on the table. Images appear on a laptop. Wearing a high hat, Kaji sits on one side embarrassingly amidst the pack leader, Peter and a gang member.
KAJI (V.O.): I look stupid with the high hat. But they like to take photos of me with such a head wear.
As Kaji looks dull, they use toys and treats to cheer her up.
PACK LEADER: Smile!
KAJI (V.O.)(Cont'd): It's quite degrading to me. But they'd do anything to see me smile. What can I say?
Reflecting.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): They feed me all the time. The let me rest and sleep anywhere I like. They let me lick heir faces.
Pausing.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd):They teach me how to learn and overcome difficulties. We've joy in each other's life. I'm a true family member.
As Kaji smiles a little smile for them, more photos are taken.
FADE OUT.
THE END

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