Kaji: My Expertise

1. FADE IN.

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3. Act 1

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5. INT. SITTNG ROOM - MORNING

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7. On a sofa, KAJI sits next to PETER.

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9. KAJI (V.O.): We wake up around the same time.

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11. Peter caresses Kaji's body gently.

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13. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Can you feel my individual ribs?

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15. Peter continues to pet her as if there's nothing strange.

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17. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm hungry.

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19. Seeing the PACK LEADER appearing with food, Kaji gets to her meal bowl.

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21. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): You woke up late again.

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23. Finishing her meal, Kaji begins to lick her bowl.

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25. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm a bowl-washer.

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27. Act 2

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29. INT. PET GARDEN - EVENING

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31. Entering, Kaji's FRIENDS can't wait to welcome her.

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33. KAJI (V.O.): Hi there! I'm a greeter too!

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35. Seeing MASTER#1 holding a ball, Kaji is on alert.

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37. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm a ball inspector.

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39. As Master#1 throws the ball, Kaji outruns her friends. But she doesn't grab it.

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41. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): The ball isn't mine. I inspect it only.

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43. Pausing.

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45. KAJI (V.O.): Have I forgotten something?

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47. Sniffing her way, Kaji walks past her favourite flower bed.

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49. KAJI (V.O.)(Cont'd): My personal toilet isn't new. I like a cleaner spot to poop.

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51. Walking past newly planted grass, Kaji stops.

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53. KAJI (V.O.)(Cont'd): Here's new, no toilet scent. Let me make it mine.

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55. After pooping, Kaji gets close to Peter.

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57. PETER: Let's go "Kai Kai" then.

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59. KAJI (V.O.)(Cont'd): Oh, that means we aren't going home yet. Great!

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61. SEQUENCE OF KAJI'S CITY WALK

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63. A. Pier. Having introduced to a NEW FRIEND to Kaji, Master#2 lowers her body to hug Kaji. Kaji reciprocates warmly.

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65. B. Pavement. A PASSER-BY is using a smartphone to capture a video of Kaji's cat-like walking. Kaji continues to walk elegantly.

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67. C. Convenience store. Seeing the main door locked in chains, Kaji stops to inspect if there's any activity inside. Other PASSERS-BY follow suit.

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69. D. Mall entrance. Having led the Pack Leader and Peter to it, Kaji stops to let the Pack Leader put her inside her cot carrier.

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71. END SEQUENCE

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73. INT. MALL - NIGHT

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75. Shop front. Kaji and Peter wait.

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77. KAJI (V.O.): I feel a bit tired.

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79. Suddenly, we hear a loud noise. Kaji's ears go tightly back.

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81. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): What's that?

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83. PETER: Someone has caused a nuisance.

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85. Then, we can hear background easy-listening music.

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87. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've calmed down now.

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89. Kaji's eyes look soft and relaxed.

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91. PETER: Oh, you're sleepy.

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93. PACK LEADER: That's her expertise!

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95. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yes, I'm quite a sleep expert.

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97. Act 3

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99. INT. SITTING ROOM - NIGHT

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101. Finishing her meal, Kaji licks her bowl.

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103. KAJI (V.O.): Licking is my expertise. I lick Peter's face too.

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105. Recalling.

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107. KAJI (V.O.)(Cont'd): I greet everybody well, whether old friends or new acquaintances.

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109. Recalling.

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111. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd):Oh yes, inspecting and sniffing are my expertise too.

113. Pausing.

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115. ;KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But I've got to gain further sleeping expertise, or I can't beat the Pack Leader.

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117. Kaji walks towards the bedroom, alone.

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119. FADE OUT

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121. THE END