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Kaji: Raincheck for Fun

  • Writer: Peter K F Cheung SBS
    Peter K F Cheung SBS
  • Feb 2, 2025
  • 3 min read



FADE IN

  1.  

  2. Act 1

  3.  

  4. INT. HOME - DAY

  5.  

  6. The sun peeks through the window. KAJI waits at the main door.


  7. KAJI (V.O.): Peter has gone out. I know he'd return with a loaf of bread.


  8. The door swings opens. Kaji perks up as she spots PETER stepping inside, a loaf of bread nestled in a clear bag.


  9. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm right again!


  10. Letting out eager whines, Kaji follows Peter to a table.


  11. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I know he's going to share the bread with me.


  12. Peter joyfully tears off slices of bread, sharing each piece with Kaji.


  13.  KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Ah, yummy! Peter really knows how to start the day right!


  14.  Act 2

  15.  

  16. INT. HOME - LATER

  17.  

  18. Kaji hops onto the sofa beside Peter who is learning Korean on his smartphone.


  19. KAJI (V.O.): He's uttering something, but I can't get any cues. Anyhow, I keep him company.


  20. Kaji cuddles against Peter, resting her body comfortably against his.


  21. FLASHBACK


  22. EXT. RIVERSIDE PARK - NIGHT (Two days ago)


  23. Being watched by the PACK LEADER and Peter, Kaji eagerly explores her favourite spots, sniffering around with excitement.


  24. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Which is the perfect one?


  25. Suddenly, rain begins to pour.


  26. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Surprise, the Pack Leader and Peter don't retreat; I won't back down either.


  27. As Kaji enjoys the rain, her fur sparkles with droplets.


  28. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I like the scent of wet grass.


  29. Kaji keeps exploring while a soaked Pack Leader and Peter watch nearby.

  30.  

  31. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I also love to send water splashing in my playground!


  32. END FLASHBACK


  33. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): That was fun. I love doing it again and again.


  34. INT. HOME - EVENING 


  35. The Pack Leader sits at a table cluttered with a book and notes, practising Korean. Kaji is watching her closely.


  36. KAJI (V.O.): Like Peter, she's saying something, but I can't get any cues.


  37. Kaji stretches her entire body,


  38. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's about time we head outside. I want to run and play.


  39. Kaji stares at the Pack Leader.


  40. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): She's just too focused.

  41.  

  42. Kaji keeps staring at the Pack Leader.


  43. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): When will she close her book and stop saying something that I can't understand?


  44. Kaji sees the Pack Leader yawning.


  45. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Time to take a break...I don't mind to get wet again.


  46. Kaji is focused on the Pack Leader.


  47. PACK LEADER: Sorry, not today...


  48. Pausing.


  49. PACK LEADER (Cont'd): There's not a chance I'll be able to complete my class preparation anytime soon.


  50. Kaji listens intensely.


  51. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): That sounds bad.


  52. Pausing.


  53. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): The maid isn't home. Don't you have to go out to get something to eat and drink?


  54. Appearing, Peter speaks to the Pack Leader.


  55. PETER: You order the takeout, and I pick it up for you.


  56. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, dear.


  57. Act 3

  58.  

  59. INT. HOME - NIGHT

  60.  

  61. Kaji sits close to the Pack Leader on a sofa.


  62. KAJI (V.O): We're staying home, but it doesn't mean that the fun has to stop.


  63. Getting down, Kaji grabs a toy; and Peter eagerly plays fetch with her.


  64. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): We did have great fun outside days ago; patience is the key.


  65. Thinking.


  66. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): I believe I've a raincheck for fun; happiness can be found even in waiting.


  67. FADE OUT

  68.  

  69. THE END



 
 
 

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