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Kaji: Unseen Forces

Writer's picture: Peter K F Cheung SBSPeter K F Cheung SBS

FADE IN.


Act 1


INT. DINING ROOM - DAY


KAJI sees PETER putting packets of food on the table.


KAJI (V.O.): I can smell the aroma.


Having jumped up and sit on her dining-table chair, Kaji watches Peter unwrapping the packages.

KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): They smell delicious. I bet Peter will share some food with me.


Kaji licks her lips upwards and downwards, as Peter begins to eat.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): My turn now...


Kaji stares at Peter intensely and hopefully, while Peter reacts awkwardly.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Why is he just eating by himself as there's nobody around...


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Could it because my spot here is too exposed?


Kaji gets down from her chair, hiding under the table.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't see anything. Can I have faith in unseen forces?


ACT 2


INT. DINING ROOM - CONTINUOUS


Losing patience, Kaji peeps up under the tablecloth.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Peter, I'm here.


Enters the PACK LEADER.


PACK LEADER: You shouldn't give her any of our food!


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yes, she's Peter's she-who-must-be-obeyed - my leader too.


PETER: No.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): That explains why Peter doesn't share his food with me.


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): As I've been spotted, it's unlikely that I'll get any food here too.


Kaji returns to her table seat.


Staring at Kaji, Peter takes out his phone.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, Peter is going to capture an image of me begging. So embarrassing.


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But right now, I've no better spot than staying here.


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But I don't like to act as if I'm fine. I live authentically.


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I won't bark or whine either. I keep my silence.


Kaji tactfully turns her face away from Peter's phone as he takes a photo.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): They always like to record the way they treat me, sometimes rather unkindly.


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't think it's my problem. I've always been kind to them.


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): If there's a problem, it's theirs.


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): They always like to dominate me.


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But what can I do? I've never been the one who is in charge.


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm always true and loyal to them, no matter what.


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Do they cherish that?


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): And if not, who will come to my aid?


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm all by myself.


Act 3


INT. DINING ROOM - CONTINUOUS


Peter is looking restless.


PETER : Give her some treats then.


Hesitating, the pack leader puts a packet of treats on the table.


KAJI (V.O.): Well, those are my stuff. But I can only have them at the pleasure of the pack leader, not Peter.


Kaji observes the pack leader.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): She doesn't seem to be anxious.


Abruptly, Peter seizes the packet, opens it and gives one treat for Kaji.


PETER: He, he!


Peter smiles widely as he sees Kaji consuming it swiftly before the pack leader can react.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Peter and I have acted boldly!


Pausing.


KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Unseen forces aid our harmony.


Kaji maintains her focus on the packet of treats.


FADE OUT.

THE END


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