Chapter 1: Input
(Flashback)
A blade master and a heavy axe man walked together towards the bridge in Mac Anu. Both carried the faces of hardship and pain. The two stopped at the rail side of the bridge and turned to each other. A small dialogue scene went by. A tear rolled down the blade master and the axe man turned and walked off.
(Flashback ends)
The sun rises over the horizon signifying a new day. People and cars moved around the city to their daily activities. Traffic builds up around the Shinjuku district as crowds of people walked through the 4-way sidewalk. The smell of gas and smoke covered the air. Noise and yells hollered through the streets. The horizon now covered in the morning scent. It was another busy day in Tokyo.
A man sticks his head out of his car. He stares at the people walking forward and walking back through the walk lanes. He wore an annoyed face as he stared.
Man: Hey! Come on!! Move it!! I'm going to be late for work!
He takes another look as the people continued to pour through the lanes.
Man: (Sigh)
He ducks his head back into his car and flops back into his chair.
Man: Another day late. Damn it. My boss is going to have another fitz with me.
He looks to the side and sees a box of donuts lying on the pads on the floor.
Man: . I did miss breakfast.
(A bleak beeping sound in the car went off. The man didn't notice it.)
A mall stood not too far from the Shinjuku district. A newly built one. Not many people walked in nor came out since it was a weekday. A car screeches into the parking lot and quickly finds a space to stop. Once the car stopped, the door swung open. The man ran out of the car with a donut in his mouth.
Man: (talks with food in the mouth) Oh shoot.. I. I better get. to the. game shop. I'm. already a half an hour. late! .
He grabs his jacket that was in the back of the car and slammed the door. He ran towards the mall as he put on his jacket.
At the game shop, the owner waits anxiously behind the counter for the man to arrive.
Shop Owner: Damn it! This is the 3rd day in a roll! When will he learn to come on time?
Ding! Ding!
The front door slides open as the man hustled in.
Man: (Breathing Hard) I'm very sorry Mr. Ikki.. I tried to come to work as early as possible today, but.
Mr. Ikki interrupts.
Shop Owner: I know. Traffic at the Shinjuku area. That was your excuse for the last couple of days. .
He stops and looks at the breathless man.
Man: (Breathing Hard) Please forgive me sir.
Shop Owner: .. (Sigh) Just get to work. . Just don't come late again.
Man: (Catching his breath) Thank you for understanding.
Mr. Ikki walks off to the back room.
The man gave out a sigh of relief. He grabs his chair that sat in the corner of the room and pulled it over to the counter. He sits down and looks towards the door for customers.
Man: Hmmmm.
He pulls up his arm and looks at his watch.
Man: 9:23. No one comes around this hour. (Sigh) I don't even know why the shop is open around this time.
He leans back into his chair. An object fumbles out of his jacket.
Man: hmmm?
He gets up and looks down. It was a book.
Man: The Tales of King Arthur. I was looking for this book.
He bends over and picks the book up.
Man: Well might as well read something while I wait for a customer.
The bells that signified a school days end rang out. Students from schools all over ran out to meet up with their friends or to catch a bus. Packs of students left the schools one by one in there own groups. 1 specific group went towards the mall. A student in a wheel chair pushed by 1 of her friends.
They arrive at the front door of the mall.
Female Student 1: Are you sure buying this game will.
Female Student 2: Of course.
The 2 enter the mall.
At the game shop.
The man puts the book down on the counter.
Man: The book gets better every time I read it. Awww. yes. Knight hood. The protector's of the weak. The model of a hero. Oh how I wish to be one.
Ding! Ding!
The front door slides open.
The man springs up.
Man: A customer! Welcome to our game shop.
He quickly bows and takes a look at the customer.
It was a young girl in a wheel chair pushed by another girl.
Man: (In his mind) "High school students."
The man walks around the counter and up to the girls.
Man: Can I help you find something?
Female Student 1: Um.
Female Student 2: We'll like to purchase a game called. "The World."
Man: "The World" you say. Fine choice. I'll go grab a box.
He walks behind the counter once again. He reaches down for his keys and shuffles through them
Man: Hmmm.
The man looks back at the girl once more as he goes through the keys.
Man: (In his mind) "The poor girls in a wheel chair. Must have gone through a lot." Hmmm. Found it
He opens the glass window and looks through the top shelf.
Man: Hmm. There should be a copy here somewhere. .
He feels around he top shelf and finds a box.
Man: This must be it.
He grabs it down. It was "The World" game.
He turns around to face the counter.
Man: You girls are lucky!
Female Student 1: What do you mean by that?
Man: Last box!
The girl pushes the wheel chair up to the counter.
The man scans the box and moves to the cash register.
Man: Okay. You owe me.
The girl behind the wheel chair sticks her hand out with a wob of cash in her hand.
Female Student 2: I think this will be enough.
Man: Oh. Came prepared.
He takes the money and puts it into the cash register. A quick beep rings up from the cash register.
Man: Yep. Perfect amount.
The receipt quickly printed out. He grabs it and hands it to the girl.
Man: Here you go.
Female Student 2: Thanks.
Man: And here's your game.
Female Student 2: Oh, its not mine. It's hers.
She points down.
Man: Oh. okay. Here you go.
He hands the game to the girl in the wheel chair.
Female Student 1: Thank you.
Man: Thanks for shopping here.
The girl turns the wheel chair and pushes off.
The girl looks up from her wheel chair.
Female student 1: Thanks for bringing me here.
Female student 2: No prob.
At the front of the mall.
Female Student 2: Want me to push you home?
Female student 1: Oh, no thanks. I have to go to the park to do a project.
Female student 2: Oh. the park. . I can't go..
Female Student 1: It's okay. I can manage myself.
Female Student 2: Sorry.. well. . all right. See you tomorrow.
She gives a wave and walks off.
Female Student 2: See yea!
She waves back.
Noon came about quickly. Traffic started to build once again. The closing time for the mall drew near.
At the game shop.
Man: (Yawn) (looks down at his watch) 3 minutes to closing time. . The boss won't think much of it if I closed the shop now.
The man stands up and grabs his jacket. He walks over to the back room and yells.
Man: Hey! I'm going now Mr. Ikki!
A voice came out from the back.
Shop Owner: Is their anybody in the shop?!!!
Man: No sir!
Shop Owner: Fine. You can leave early!
Man: Thanks! .. Oh another thing!
Mr. Ikki slowly walks out from the backroom.
Man: Don't forget to come on time tomorrow..
He looks around and sees that the man has left already. He scratches his head and sighs.
Shop Owner: Humph.
The man ran through the parking lot to his car.
Man: I hope I don't miss my show today.
He sticks in the keys and opens the car door. The door closes as the man gets into a comfortable position.
Man: all right. (Sticks keys in) (Turns the key)
Grrrrrrmmm. Grmmmmm.
Man: Huh?. What's this.?
He turns the key 2 more times.
Grmmmmm. Grmmmmm.
Man: What? Why won't the car start? .
(The beep sound came out once again.)
Man: Shit! . . (Hears the sound) What's that.? . Oh no. It can't be.
He looks at his fuel gauge. Empty.
Man: PIECE OF SHIT!!!
At the park the student pushes herself through the pathway observing the birds in the environment. She has a notebook on her lap.
Female Student 1: This is perfect. There are so many birds today.
(Takes down a few notes.)
The girl looks up to the blue sky and looks back down. She takes a deep breath and looks around. Chuckling noises came from behind. She looked behind her, and saw a couple walking down the path. They passed by her giving sympathy looks at the girl. The girl watched as they walked off.
(Flashback)
A car screeches down a road skipping red lights and ignoring stop signs. The car makes a sharp turn towards a busy street. A girl crossing the street hears the sound of a roaring car engine. She looks up.
(BUMP!)
The wheel chair goes over a rock.
Female Student 1: Uhahhh. a rock. I shouldn't daze out.
(Squeak, squeak, squeak)
Female Student: Oh great I hope the wheels will hold. (Sigh)
At the parking lot.
The man takes out his cell phone and puts in a few numbers.
Man: . Hi. . Well my car ran out of fuel. . yes. the closest gas station from here is closed for the day. yeah this early. There any others? . . There are a few charge stations around here but. yeah. my car ain't a electric car. .. . so can I get someone to come and. . What? . All of your men are out at the moment!. I'm sorry. . So. 2 hours -_-.. I guess I'll wait. Yes my car has a location identifier chip.. thanks.
He closes the phone and sighs.
Man: .What am I going to do for two hours. Should have brought my Sones hand held today. . Hey. the park isn't that far from here. Might as well take a walk as I wait.
At the park.
Female Student 1: There finished. (Closes her notebook.) Now to get home.
She looks around and turns her wheel chair.
(Squeak, Squeak.)
Female Student 1: Come on. Please don't fail on me.
(The joint loosens without the girl knowing it.)
The wheel chair fully turns around.
Female Student 1: All right.
She gives the wheel a push.
(Creak)
Female Student 1: What was that?!
The wheel rolls off and the wheel chair tips over.
The man walks down the pathway with a troubled mind set.
Man: Dang. Why did I call that company to fill me up? They always over price everything. Hope my bud would lower my prices.
Aghhahh!!
A scream of a girl rang ahead of the man.
Man: What was that! . Sounded like someone in trouble.
He quickly picked up his pace and ran towards the source of the scream.
Man: (Sees the situation) Oh my god. I better help her out!
The girl laid on the ground struggling to get up.
Female Student 1: Ughhuh! I can't get my self up. Ahh!!
She quickly grabbed her arm.
Female Student 1: Oh no! Not my arm.
A voice then yelled out.
Man: Hey!! You okay Ms.!!?
The girl turns her head and sees the man running towards her.
Female Student 1: It's that man from the game shop.
He quickly helps the girl up.
Female Student 1: My arm. .
Man: Let me see it.
He examines the arm for a moment and smiles.
Man: Just a sprain. It'll be fine.
He picks up the girl and carries her to a bench where he sat her down.
He flopped onto the bench panting. The girl takes hold of her sprained arm. She looks up at the man.
Female Student 1: Thanks. . oh no. my glasses must have fell off!
Man: (Breathing hard) I'll find it.
He gets up and looks around the area. He untilts the wheel chair and finds the glasses under it.
Man: Found it.
He picks it up and hands it to the girl. She puts the glasses on and smiles again.
Female Student 1: Thank you so very much Mr.
Man: Don't mention it. When there's a lady in distress I'm there to help.
Female Student 1: Teehee. how charming.
The man looks at the broken wheel chair.
Female Student 1: Seems like I'm stuck here for a while. (Sigh)
Man: .well. I can give you a ride. well. that is if my cars ready soon.
Female Student 1: Oh. That's okay I can call up a friend to pick me up. .
She points to the ground.
Female Student 1: Can you get my bag please. My cell phone is in there.
Man: Sure.
He picks up the bag and hands it to the girl. She takes out her cell phone in the front pocket and quick dials in a number.
Beep. Beeep. Beeeep.. Beeeeep.. Beeeeeeep.. (Click)
Female Student 1: What? They aren't home.
She tries another number.
Beep. Beeep. (Click)
Female Student 1: Shoot.
BRINGINGINGING!!
Female Student 1: Hmmm?
Man: Oh that's mine.
Picks up the phone.
Man: Hello?. oh. your by my car at the moment. All right. I'll be there. Is it filled up?. It is?. Awesome. Wow. 2 hours fly. Hahahaha.So your just waiting for the bill. I'll be their, hold up.
He closes the phone.
Man: Well, I'm on my way. .
He looks at the girl staring at her cell phone.
Man: You sure. you don't want to come. I can bring you home you know.
Female Student 1: I don't know. I barley know you.
Man: Hey. I'm a clean guy.
The girl looks into the guy's eyes and smiles.
Female Student 1: All right.
The daylight soon diminished as the man carried the girl to his car. There a man stood by his car.
Man 2: Hey! It's about time!
Man 1: Sorry man.
He gets up to his car.
Man 1: So how much do I owe you?
Man 2: Well. let's see. (He sees the girl on his back)
Man 2: Who's the chick? Your not dating high school girls are you?
Man 1: Just give me the bill.
Man 2: Lighten up, I was only kidding.
He scribbles something down on a sheet of people and rips it off.
Man 2: Here's the amount you owe me.
He takes the paper.
Man 1: Heh. A lot like usual.
Man 2: Hey. don't take that on me. I only do the job.
Man 1: Right.
He takes out his wallet and hands the man the cash with one of his hands.
Man 2: Okay. Well see you around.
The man walks off.
Man 1: Right. Around.
He slowly opens the door with one of his hands.
Female Student 1: I'm sorry that I have to ride you like this.
Man: It's fine. I lifted heavier stuff at my previous job.
He sets the girl in the backseat of the car and closes the door. He walks around to the driver's side and gets in.
The girl looks around the car. Dirt, empty soda cans, and food containers lied everywhere.
Female Student 1: Heh.
The car starts and drives off into the night.
Man: So what's your name?
Female Student 1: Mariko.
Man: Nice name.
The car enters the freeway and joins the traffic with many others.
Man: So you bought "The World," Today.
The girl stares at the window watching the cars drive by.
Female Student 1: Yes. My friends told me. well. I felt. "The World" will make me happy.
Man: Really?
Female Student 1: Do you play "The World" Mr.?
Man: Yeah. Use to. When in college.
Female Student 1: What made you stop?
Man: Life did. . Errr. I had to work. Didn't have the time to play.
Female Student 1: Yes. It must be rough to be on your own.
Man: . . .
The man stood silent as he exited the freeway.
(Flashback)
A female heavy axe man and a blade master stood on the side rail of Mac Anu talking to each other. The blade master says something and the girl looks down. She shakes her head and walks away. The blade master watches the girl walked off with a face covered in tears. .
(Flashback ends)
Man: (sigh) . yes. it's rough.
The car stops at a red light.
Female Student 1: Turn at the next light.
The car drove down and turned into a residential area. The car stops by a house at the end of the road. The car door opens. The man comes out and walks to the other side to help the girl out.
Female Student 1: Thanks for the ride.
Man: Don't mention it. Your arm okay?
Female Student 1: It doesn't hurt as much as before.
Man: Good.
He carries the girl to the front door.
Female Student 1: You can set me down on the porch.
Man: All right. Take care.
The man turns around and walks back to his car. The girl waves back.
Female Student 1: Bye!
Some of the lights from inside of the house opened up. The door quickly swung opened.
Dad: Mariko?!
Female Student 1: Over here!
Dad: You worried the life out of me. What happened? Where's your wheel chair?
The car makes a u turn and drives pass the house. The man opened the window and waved as he passed by.
Female Student 1: ^_^.
The dad looks at the girl and looks back. The car was gone.
Dad: You know that guy? Have you been keeping something from me?
The dad helps the girl into the house.
On the road.
Man: Hmmm.
At a apartment complex.
Fling!
The door opens and the man walks in. He switches on the light and walks to his bedroom.
Crrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
The closet slowly opens. The man looks down on the floor at a box. In the box laid a controller, a virtual goggle, and a dusty CD-ROM case with the title "The World."
(Flashback)
A blade master and a heavy axe man walked together towards the bridge in Mac Anu. Both carried the faces of hardship and pain. The two stopped at the rail side of the bridge and turned to each other. A small dialogue scene went by. A tear rolled down the blade master and the axe man turned and walked off.
(Flashback ends)
The sun rises over the horizon signifying a new day. People and cars moved around the city to their daily activities. Traffic builds up around the Shinjuku district as crowds of people walked through the 4-way sidewalk. The smell of gas and smoke covered the air. Noise and yells hollered through the streets. The horizon now covered in the morning scent. It was another busy day in Tokyo.
A man sticks his head out of his car. He stares at the people walking forward and walking back through the walk lanes. He wore an annoyed face as he stared.
Man: Hey! Come on!! Move it!! I'm going to be late for work!
He takes another look as the people continued to pour through the lanes.
Man: (Sigh)
He ducks his head back into his car and flops back into his chair.
Man: Another day late. Damn it. My boss is going to have another fitz with me.
He looks to the side and sees a box of donuts lying on the pads on the floor.
Man: . I did miss breakfast.
(A bleak beeping sound in the car went off. The man didn't notice it.)
A mall stood not too far from the Shinjuku district. A newly built one. Not many people walked in nor came out since it was a weekday. A car screeches into the parking lot and quickly finds a space to stop. Once the car stopped, the door swung open. The man ran out of the car with a donut in his mouth.
Man: (talks with food in the mouth) Oh shoot.. I. I better get. to the. game shop. I'm. already a half an hour. late! .
He grabs his jacket that was in the back of the car and slammed the door. He ran towards the mall as he put on his jacket.
At the game shop, the owner waits anxiously behind the counter for the man to arrive.
Shop Owner: Damn it! This is the 3rd day in a roll! When will he learn to come on time?
Ding! Ding!
The front door slides open as the man hustled in.
Man: (Breathing Hard) I'm very sorry Mr. Ikki.. I tried to come to work as early as possible today, but.
Mr. Ikki interrupts.
Shop Owner: I know. Traffic at the Shinjuku area. That was your excuse for the last couple of days. .
He stops and looks at the breathless man.
Man: (Breathing Hard) Please forgive me sir.
Shop Owner: .. (Sigh) Just get to work. . Just don't come late again.
Man: (Catching his breath) Thank you for understanding.
Mr. Ikki walks off to the back room.
The man gave out a sigh of relief. He grabs his chair that sat in the corner of the room and pulled it over to the counter. He sits down and looks towards the door for customers.
Man: Hmmmm.
He pulls up his arm and looks at his watch.
Man: 9:23. No one comes around this hour. (Sigh) I don't even know why the shop is open around this time.
He leans back into his chair. An object fumbles out of his jacket.
Man: hmmm?
He gets up and looks down. It was a book.
Man: The Tales of King Arthur. I was looking for this book.
He bends over and picks the book up.
Man: Well might as well read something while I wait for a customer.
The bells that signified a school days end rang out. Students from schools all over ran out to meet up with their friends or to catch a bus. Packs of students left the schools one by one in there own groups. 1 specific group went towards the mall. A student in a wheel chair pushed by 1 of her friends.
They arrive at the front door of the mall.
Female Student 1: Are you sure buying this game will.
Female Student 2: Of course.
The 2 enter the mall.
At the game shop.
The man puts the book down on the counter.
Man: The book gets better every time I read it. Awww. yes. Knight hood. The protector's of the weak. The model of a hero. Oh how I wish to be one.
Ding! Ding!
The front door slides open.
The man springs up.
Man: A customer! Welcome to our game shop.
He quickly bows and takes a look at the customer.
It was a young girl in a wheel chair pushed by another girl.
Man: (In his mind) "High school students."
The man walks around the counter and up to the girls.
Man: Can I help you find something?
Female Student 1: Um.
Female Student 2: We'll like to purchase a game called. "The World."
Man: "The World" you say. Fine choice. I'll go grab a box.
He walks behind the counter once again. He reaches down for his keys and shuffles through them
Man: Hmmm.
The man looks back at the girl once more as he goes through the keys.
Man: (In his mind) "The poor girls in a wheel chair. Must have gone through a lot." Hmmm. Found it
He opens the glass window and looks through the top shelf.
Man: Hmm. There should be a copy here somewhere. .
He feels around he top shelf and finds a box.
Man: This must be it.
He grabs it down. It was "The World" game.
He turns around to face the counter.
Man: You girls are lucky!
Female Student 1: What do you mean by that?
Man: Last box!
The girl pushes the wheel chair up to the counter.
The man scans the box and moves to the cash register.
Man: Okay. You owe me.
The girl behind the wheel chair sticks her hand out with a wob of cash in her hand.
Female Student 2: I think this will be enough.
Man: Oh. Came prepared.
He takes the money and puts it into the cash register. A quick beep rings up from the cash register.
Man: Yep. Perfect amount.
The receipt quickly printed out. He grabs it and hands it to the girl.
Man: Here you go.
Female Student 2: Thanks.
Man: And here's your game.
Female Student 2: Oh, its not mine. It's hers.
She points down.
Man: Oh. okay. Here you go.
He hands the game to the girl in the wheel chair.
Female Student 1: Thank you.
Man: Thanks for shopping here.
The girl turns the wheel chair and pushes off.
The girl looks up from her wheel chair.
Female student 1: Thanks for bringing me here.
Female student 2: No prob.
At the front of the mall.
Female Student 2: Want me to push you home?
Female student 1: Oh, no thanks. I have to go to the park to do a project.
Female student 2: Oh. the park. . I can't go..
Female Student 1: It's okay. I can manage myself.
Female Student 2: Sorry.. well. . all right. See you tomorrow.
She gives a wave and walks off.
Female Student 2: See yea!
She waves back.
Noon came about quickly. Traffic started to build once again. The closing time for the mall drew near.
At the game shop.
Man: (Yawn) (looks down at his watch) 3 minutes to closing time. . The boss won't think much of it if I closed the shop now.
The man stands up and grabs his jacket. He walks over to the back room and yells.
Man: Hey! I'm going now Mr. Ikki!
A voice came out from the back.
Shop Owner: Is their anybody in the shop?!!!
Man: No sir!
Shop Owner: Fine. You can leave early!
Man: Thanks! .. Oh another thing!
Mr. Ikki slowly walks out from the backroom.
Man: Don't forget to come on time tomorrow..
He looks around and sees that the man has left already. He scratches his head and sighs.
Shop Owner: Humph.
The man ran through the parking lot to his car.
Man: I hope I don't miss my show today.
He sticks in the keys and opens the car door. The door closes as the man gets into a comfortable position.
Man: all right. (Sticks keys in) (Turns the key)
Grrrrrrmmm. Grmmmmm.
Man: Huh?. What's this.?
He turns the key 2 more times.
Grmmmmm. Grmmmmm.
Man: What? Why won't the car start? .
(The beep sound came out once again.)
Man: Shit! . . (Hears the sound) What's that.? . Oh no. It can't be.
He looks at his fuel gauge. Empty.
Man: PIECE OF SHIT!!!
At the park the student pushes herself through the pathway observing the birds in the environment. She has a notebook on her lap.
Female Student 1: This is perfect. There are so many birds today.
(Takes down a few notes.)
The girl looks up to the blue sky and looks back down. She takes a deep breath and looks around. Chuckling noises came from behind. She looked behind her, and saw a couple walking down the path. They passed by her giving sympathy looks at the girl. The girl watched as they walked off.
(Flashback)
A car screeches down a road skipping red lights and ignoring stop signs. The car makes a sharp turn towards a busy street. A girl crossing the street hears the sound of a roaring car engine. She looks up.
(BUMP!)
The wheel chair goes over a rock.
Female Student 1: Uhahhh. a rock. I shouldn't daze out.
(Squeak, squeak, squeak)
Female Student: Oh great I hope the wheels will hold. (Sigh)
At the parking lot.
The man takes out his cell phone and puts in a few numbers.
Man: . Hi. . Well my car ran out of fuel. . yes. the closest gas station from here is closed for the day. yeah this early. There any others? . . There are a few charge stations around here but. yeah. my car ain't a electric car. .. . so can I get someone to come and. . What? . All of your men are out at the moment!. I'm sorry. . So. 2 hours -_-.. I guess I'll wait. Yes my car has a location identifier chip.. thanks.
He closes the phone and sighs.
Man: .What am I going to do for two hours. Should have brought my Sones hand held today. . Hey. the park isn't that far from here. Might as well take a walk as I wait.
At the park.
Female Student 1: There finished. (Closes her notebook.) Now to get home.
She looks around and turns her wheel chair.
(Squeak, Squeak.)
Female Student 1: Come on. Please don't fail on me.
(The joint loosens without the girl knowing it.)
The wheel chair fully turns around.
Female Student 1: All right.
She gives the wheel a push.
(Creak)
Female Student 1: What was that?!
The wheel rolls off and the wheel chair tips over.
The man walks down the pathway with a troubled mind set.
Man: Dang. Why did I call that company to fill me up? They always over price everything. Hope my bud would lower my prices.
Aghhahh!!
A scream of a girl rang ahead of the man.
Man: What was that! . Sounded like someone in trouble.
He quickly picked up his pace and ran towards the source of the scream.
Man: (Sees the situation) Oh my god. I better help her out!
The girl laid on the ground struggling to get up.
Female Student 1: Ughhuh! I can't get my self up. Ahh!!
She quickly grabbed her arm.
Female Student 1: Oh no! Not my arm.
A voice then yelled out.
Man: Hey!! You okay Ms.!!?
The girl turns her head and sees the man running towards her.
Female Student 1: It's that man from the game shop.
He quickly helps the girl up.
Female Student 1: My arm. .
Man: Let me see it.
He examines the arm for a moment and smiles.
Man: Just a sprain. It'll be fine.
He picks up the girl and carries her to a bench where he sat her down.
He flopped onto the bench panting. The girl takes hold of her sprained arm. She looks up at the man.
Female Student 1: Thanks. . oh no. my glasses must have fell off!
Man: (Breathing hard) I'll find it.
He gets up and looks around the area. He untilts the wheel chair and finds the glasses under it.
Man: Found it.
He picks it up and hands it to the girl. She puts the glasses on and smiles again.
Female Student 1: Thank you so very much Mr.
Man: Don't mention it. When there's a lady in distress I'm there to help.
Female Student 1: Teehee. how charming.
The man looks at the broken wheel chair.
Female Student 1: Seems like I'm stuck here for a while. (Sigh)
Man: .well. I can give you a ride. well. that is if my cars ready soon.
Female Student 1: Oh. That's okay I can call up a friend to pick me up. .
She points to the ground.
Female Student 1: Can you get my bag please. My cell phone is in there.
Man: Sure.
He picks up the bag and hands it to the girl. She takes out her cell phone in the front pocket and quick dials in a number.
Beep. Beeep. Beeeep.. Beeeeep.. Beeeeeeep.. (Click)
Female Student 1: What? They aren't home.
She tries another number.
Beep. Beeep. (Click)
Female Student 1: Shoot.
BRINGINGINGING!!
Female Student 1: Hmmm?
Man: Oh that's mine.
Picks up the phone.
Man: Hello?. oh. your by my car at the moment. All right. I'll be there. Is it filled up?. It is?. Awesome. Wow. 2 hours fly. Hahahaha.So your just waiting for the bill. I'll be their, hold up.
He closes the phone.
Man: Well, I'm on my way. .
He looks at the girl staring at her cell phone.
Man: You sure. you don't want to come. I can bring you home you know.
Female Student 1: I don't know. I barley know you.
Man: Hey. I'm a clean guy.
The girl looks into the guy's eyes and smiles.
Female Student 1: All right.
The daylight soon diminished as the man carried the girl to his car. There a man stood by his car.
Man 2: Hey! It's about time!
Man 1: Sorry man.
He gets up to his car.
Man 1: So how much do I owe you?
Man 2: Well. let's see. (He sees the girl on his back)
Man 2: Who's the chick? Your not dating high school girls are you?
Man 1: Just give me the bill.
Man 2: Lighten up, I was only kidding.
He scribbles something down on a sheet of people and rips it off.
Man 2: Here's the amount you owe me.
He takes the paper.
Man 1: Heh. A lot like usual.
Man 2: Hey. don't take that on me. I only do the job.
Man 1: Right.
He takes out his wallet and hands the man the cash with one of his hands.
Man 2: Okay. Well see you around.
The man walks off.
Man 1: Right. Around.
He slowly opens the door with one of his hands.
Female Student 1: I'm sorry that I have to ride you like this.
Man: It's fine. I lifted heavier stuff at my previous job.
He sets the girl in the backseat of the car and closes the door. He walks around to the driver's side and gets in.
The girl looks around the car. Dirt, empty soda cans, and food containers lied everywhere.
Female Student 1: Heh.
The car starts and drives off into the night.
Man: So what's your name?
Female Student 1: Mariko.
Man: Nice name.
The car enters the freeway and joins the traffic with many others.
Man: So you bought "The World," Today.
The girl stares at the window watching the cars drive by.
Female Student 1: Yes. My friends told me. well. I felt. "The World" will make me happy.
Man: Really?
Female Student 1: Do you play "The World" Mr.?
Man: Yeah. Use to. When in college.
Female Student 1: What made you stop?
Man: Life did. . Errr. I had to work. Didn't have the time to play.
Female Student 1: Yes. It must be rough to be on your own.
Man: . . .
The man stood silent as he exited the freeway.
(Flashback)
A female heavy axe man and a blade master stood on the side rail of Mac Anu talking to each other. The blade master says something and the girl looks down. She shakes her head and walks away. The blade master watches the girl walked off with a face covered in tears. .
(Flashback ends)
Man: (sigh) . yes. it's rough.
The car stops at a red light.
Female Student 1: Turn at the next light.
The car drove down and turned into a residential area. The car stops by a house at the end of the road. The car door opens. The man comes out and walks to the other side to help the girl out.
Female Student 1: Thanks for the ride.
Man: Don't mention it. Your arm okay?
Female Student 1: It doesn't hurt as much as before.
Man: Good.
He carries the girl to the front door.
Female Student 1: You can set me down on the porch.
Man: All right. Take care.
The man turns around and walks back to his car. The girl waves back.
Female Student 1: Bye!
Some of the lights from inside of the house opened up. The door quickly swung opened.
Dad: Mariko?!
Female Student 1: Over here!
Dad: You worried the life out of me. What happened? Where's your wheel chair?
The car makes a u turn and drives pass the house. The man opened the window and waved as he passed by.
Female Student 1: ^_^.
The dad looks at the girl and looks back. The car was gone.
Dad: You know that guy? Have you been keeping something from me?
The dad helps the girl into the house.
On the road.
Man: Hmmm.
At a apartment complex.
Fling!
The door opens and the man walks in. He switches on the light and walks to his bedroom.
Crrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
The closet slowly opens. The man looks down on the floor at a box. In the box laid a controller, a virtual goggle, and a dusty CD-ROM case with the title "The World."