Gio (nods): Oh, it's true. (Sighs) Wow, what a fight...
Rei: It indeed was. (Bows in respect)
Sensei: Well done! Let's continue on with the winners being partnered up! All of you who have lost respectfully, please do your basics or advanced moves solely as to improve yourselves.
Gio (nods): I wonder who I'll be fighting next...
(The scene cuts to the Monkey Kung Fu class being over, and Ron all bruised after losing to Yori, and later on, Gio...)
Gio: I'm so sorry, Ron. I would never mean to...
Ron: No hard grudges here, Gio. I am barely a novice, but you, you're a expert. Besides, I will just take some pain lotion a bit after lunch. After all, food's one of the best medicines, next to pain lotion.
(The scene cuts to Ron and Gio sitting together at lunch...)
Yori: (Walks over to the boys' table with a tray in her hands) Hello, boys. I apologize for the pain I gave you, Stoppable-san.
Ron: No worries, Yori. I am managing just fine, and I will put some pain lotion after I finish up my meal.
Gio: So Ron, how did you get accepted to the school anyway?
Ron: Transfer. Yamanouchi School's supposed to be the sister school to Middleton High School which is my school back home.
Gio: But why do they pick you out of all the students there?
Ron: Maybe it's because I am American as I can be, and they wanted me to represent America, or more specifically, my school.
Gio: Oh...
(The scene cuts to everyone outside in line holding bamboo staffs, and waiting for their turn to show their skills.)
Sensei: Yori-san, if you would, please.
Yori: (Comes out of line into a cleared spot) Hai, Sensei. (Twirls, spins, turns staff expertly about herself, leaping here and there, and flourished off with a thrust motion)
Sensei: Very good, Yori-san. Step back in line, and Gio-san, your turn.
Gio (walks up): Yes, Sensei. (Twirls, flips, spins, and turns staff widely around)
Sensei: Excellent form, Gio-san. Please step back into line. Ron-san, come out as it's your turn.
Ron: You got it, Sensei! (Twirls, spins, turns staff quickly and swiftly around, and with a flourish, landing staff down on the ground) I feel a breeze...(Looks down, and yelps as he saw only his boxers, and blushes red all over as he smiles sheepishly, covering himself)
Gio (breaks out laughing): Hhahahahaha! (rolls on the floor)
(At Gio's burst of laughter, the other students can't help along, laughing as well about the mishap)
Sensei: That's enough, all of you! Ron-san, head to the dorms and get dressed.
Ron: (Nods) Sure thing, Sensei. (Runs and skips to the boys' side of the dorms, still blushing red all over)
Gio (stops): Uh oh...I'm sorry, Sensei...I couldn't help it...
Sensei: (Sighs) I understand the sight of a mishap would cause laughter, but do you see the pain, the embarrassment if it was you, any of you in his footsteps in that moment?
(Every student now looks ashamed, humbled as they realized Sensei's words including Gio.)
Gio: Yes...I understand...I-I'm sorry...(bows) Want me to leave the school?
Sensei: No, I won't do that to any student including you, Gio-san. I only ask that you must not tease Ron-san. He has enough embarrassment to remember.
Gio (sighs): Yes, Sensei. I truly apologize...I just don't know if Ron will want to speak to me again...I wouldn't blame him if he did.
Sensei: (Nods) That's the end of the class, everyone. Give Ron-san a bit time to calm down. He shall be called over for chores soon, and you will talk to him then, Gio-san. That's all I can do now.
Gio: Yes, Sensei. (walks off) Yori...I screwed up this time...I really did. (sigh) Maybe I got time to pack, and book a plane out of here...(gets out my Ipad) Okay... (goes on airline website) Japan Airlines...
Yori: What are you doing, Gio-san? You didn't mean to laugh at his unfortunate mishap! Look, please don't leave...If you must leave, please talk with Ron-san first. He will forgive you.
Gio (sighs): You're right...(puts Ipad away) I can't leave...I must apologize...
(Gong rings out, and Gio & Yori knew that it was the start of the chores. They see Ron coming, and Yori pats Gio's arm in comfort and support.)
Yori: You got this, Gio-san. (Heads to join the other girls)
Gio (Walks over to Ron): Hey...Look, I know I'm probably the last person you want to see right now but...I'm sorry, Ron. I'm sorry I laughed at you.
Ron: Believe it or not, that wasn't the first time I had a mishap. Let's say it's a common thing on missions. I forgive you, Gio. You can't help it...(Chuckles weakly) It was a bit funny in hindsight, huh?
Gio: Not anymore...I must not laugh anymore.
Ron: (Pats his shoulder) Sorry...I was trying to cheer you up...Come on, I really forgive you. We're friends, aren't we, right?
Gio: Yes...we are...(Shakes his hand) Anyways, what chores do the boys get today?
Ron: I think it is washing/cleaning the windows of the cafeteria.
Gio (grabs sponge): Well, I got this...(cleans first window) I almost booked a flight to leave early after I laughed at you. You see, my father once taught me that when I mess up, it's good to flee and hide.
Ron: That may be true in some situations, but other situations calls for a stand to fight back. But I won't argue about that as I know you love your dad and all.
Gio: But...Yori convinced me to apologize. I'm not leaving anytime soon! (pats his shoulder) Maybe you'll improve at our next class...
Ron: (Smiles) That'd be great. Now come on, let's do this chore right, and have dinner afterwards!
(The scene cuts to dinner in the cafeteria, the windows sparkling clean in the setting sun's sky. The boys and Yori are talking around, and smiling)
Gio: So Ron, how's it going with you?
Ron: Not too bad, considering things. I am enjoying time here, and the food's great too.
Gio: And your classes?
Ron: (Sighs) Some, I do successful. Others, miserably bad.
Gio: Oh, Ron, don't be so hard on...
Ron: Myself? It's a habit of mine.
Gio: But you really need to just relax and try to do your best...and...
Ron: Gio, I appreciate what you're doing, but look at me...I ain't a natural ninja like you, or Japanese like Yori..No offense...Maybe Fukushima was right...I am a outsider...
Gio: Ron, don't listen to hi...
Ron: Fukushima? I know he's a ninja, and he belongs here. He hates me for just being here...It's better that I leave tomorrow morning...
Yori: No, don't say that! I already convinced Gio to stay if he apologized to you, and he did! Don't you dare leave us like this!
Gio: Ron, look, I'll keep giving you advice. I'll help out, I'll show you some pointers, and...
Ron: Gio, that's enough. I'm glad that you're my friend, but (sighs) ...I am not in the mood to eat anymore...I gotta head back to my room...See ya guys later...(Gets up, and drops the tray leftovers off into garbage, puts tray back on rack, leaving the cafeteria)
Yori: What are we going to do, Gio? He somehow doesn't see how he's progressing around here...
Gio: Look...he needs some alone time, Yori. I'll try to talk to him tonight before bed, but...if he leaves...we can't do anything...(continues to eat)
Yori: (Nods in weary submission) Okay, Gio...(Returns back to eating)
(The scene cuts to later that night when Gio knocks on Ron's door, pretending to be concerned...)
Gio: Ron...buddy?
Ron: (Muffled voice behind door) Gio? If it's you, you better not try to convince me to stay...
Gio: Ron, please hear me out...
Ron: (Muffled deep sigh) Fine, but one shot.
Gio: Look Ron, you can't just leave when you're having trouble in life. Life isn't all peaches and cream...but more of...bricks and cement. Look, you were summoned here for a reason. Whatever that is, you're here to discover that reason!
Ron: (Muffled chuckle) Yeah, right. What reason? What is it when I don't know?
Gio: Ron, please think this out...
Ron: (Muffled Sigh) No, I will not give in. I am leaving tomorrow morning, and I will not change my mind at all.
Gio: Ron...
Ron: (Muffled groan) Gio, please. (Sighs) I am going to sleep. You better get to bed. Don't want Sensei mad at you for missing curfew, do ya?
Gio: Well...if you are really leaving tomorrow morning...can you at least give me your phone number? I want to be able to talk to you on the phone one day...
Ron: One moment...(sound of paper ripping and pen clicking on) There you go. (Slip of paper sliding under the door with Ron's phone number) I wouldn't mind talking on the phone either.
Gio (gets out a piece of paper and writes down my phone number) Here you go...(slides it under the door) May...I at least hug you one last time?
(It took a few seconds until the door opened, revealing Ron in his pajamas) Ron: (Smiles) You're stubborn, Gio.
Gio (hugs him): It's been nice knowing you while I was here...Say, if we call each other one day, and you happen to be in England, would you like to stay with my father and I for a couple of days, and explore London with me? You can invite Kim, and your family too!
Ron: That would be cool. You're a awesome dude, Gio. It sure has been great knowing you and all, and I know I thanked you already for Disneyland and the concert, but thanks for everything. And just you know, I may not have known your mother, but she'd be proud of you for helping me and all...
Gio: Oh...yeah...I do miss her though...(stop hugging Ron) Oh, can you ask Kim if I can get a special fan call from her for 10 minutes? I'm a huge fan of hers, and would REALLY like to speak to her.
Ron: Well...since it's 9:45 right now...it gotta be close to 6:45 over there...Okay, give me a minute here. (Pulls out Kimmunicator) Couldn't go anywhere without it..(Beeps buttons for a few seconds; sound of ringing and beeping until video picture appears, revealing Kim)
Kim: Ron! I was wondering when you'd be coming back...
Ron: Tomorrow morning..Probably afternoon for ya...Anyway, I got a friend here. He's a big fan of your hero stuff, KP, and he wishes for one of those 10-minute fan talk call things.
Kim: Yeah? Cool. Where is he? (Ron holds up Kimmunicator at Gio's level of sight) Hi! (Waves a hand)
Gio (waves): Oh, you must be Kim Possible! So nice to meet you! My name is Gio Fredrick, and I'm from London.
Kim: In the flesh. London, that's neato! I bet it's rainy a bunch of times...
Gio: Oh, it rains a lot. I live in a castle mansion, and...
Kim (begins thinking of Monty Fiske's castle): Wait...castle?
Gio (tugs on outfit collar): Wait, did I say castle? No...I mean...manor mansion! (smiles)
Kim: (Blinks) Right. Anyhow, how's everything over there in Japan? Did anything cool happen?