Love, Hate, Adolescence, Revolution
Second Episode: Echoes of Self, Ripples of Time
By Akito Tenkawa
Opening Theme: White Reflection
The Scene: Where we previously left off, Scott is awakening to the unpleasant concept of Ohtori Akio being in his bedroom. Akio is eyeing the white and maroon trimmed uniform hanging on the closet door with that ever- present smirk. Scott is...almost speechless.
Scott: [glares at the Chairman] At least this isn't your brothel of a planetarium...shouldn't you be telling your sister to "come here"?
Akio: [waves off the comment] You are an unexpected development, Scott- kun. You defy our laws of space and time just by waking up in this very room. You're different somehow though...the hair...the lack of the smoky glasses. So much more mature than when I first saw your file.
Scott: [sits up, trying to ignore the distressingly wanton glare of the ever-so-lecherous Chairman] First off, this entire campus is full of surrealistic crap, me being here is no different. Second, stick to the jailbait, I'm no doubt older than Kiryuu-san. Finally, why the sudden interest in me? I was never a key player in your "Take my revolution" bit. [As he finishes the comment, a folder flies in through the open window and hits Scott upside the head]
Akio: Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies, Scott-kun. [gestures to the manila folder] Take your place as a Student Council Representative, once more. [eyes Scott as he opens the folder, catching the Rose Signet that comes out] The Ends of the World had quite a time bringing about this particular file for you.
Scott: [deadpan] The Ends of the World have my sympathy. [changes into the uniform, looking at himself in the mirror as he slides the signet onto his left ring finger]
Akio: [smiling like the devil that he is] Ne, Scott-kun...it's been a while since you wore a ring on that finger has it not? The girl...the crazy one...Veronica, I think she was called? You married that one? I'm disappointed in you. She was never the one to properly wield the sword that comes from your spirit and yet you held on for her despite the infinite futility in doing so. The Rose Bride could have been yours, if you really knew who the proper person to wield your spirit sword is.
Scott: [whirls about-face and stares down the Chairman in contempt] You're the all-knowing Chairman. You should know that futures are uncertain, and that I wasn't meant for Himemiya-cha...er...-san. Now quit using the manila folder as an escape from directly answering my question.
Akio: Now now, Scott-kun...if I showed off all that I know about this place, it wouldn't nearly be so amusing. Don't you agree?
The Scene: A non-descript wall out of many, lights play perfectly upon it. The figures of two girls interact with each other as shadows.
A-Ko: Happy New Year! [bows ceremonially] Years have come and gone!
B-Ko: But I have the sudden feeling of deja vu! [rubs her eyes]
A-Ko: Oooooh...who's that dashing boy looking into the mirror?
B-Ko: Why that's...[looks over A-Ko's shoulder] ...déjà vu.
A-Ko: Oh Brave Hero...do you know what this broken record is playing?
A-Ko and B-Ko: Do you know, do you know, do you really know?
B-Ko: déjà vu...déjà vu...déjà vu...[trails off repeating the same thing endlessly]
A-Ko: Wait a second...it's May...[scratches her head]
The Scene: The balcony frequented by the Seitokai, it is disturbingly empty; Scott and everyone's favorite Chairman are standing there alone. And I'm sure of one reader who'd be doubling over in laughter right now. Akio snaps his fingers and gestures behind Scott, who falls back into a chair.
Scott: [frowns] You know...this balcony's pretty crowded with chairs. Did you turn the Seitokai into them so you could sit on them and rotate? [An audible ding is heard as elevator doors open with the shouting of "For the sake of Revolutionizing the World!" Scott glares at Akio after recognizing the entire troop of Student Council Members that emerge from the elevators including the lot of them that didn't even belong there] Alright...what is this?
Akio: Welcome to your memories, Scott-kun...Think of me...as a "fairy godfather". Now put this on quickly...[stuffs a paper bag over Scott's head]
Scott: [from under the bag] You disgust me.
Samantha: I heard that fairy remark, Rijichou...I'll withhold my comments. [sits down in one of the many randomly arranged chairs, Scott effectively has back to her] Who's the new guy over there? More fresh meat for your planetarium?
Akio: [smirks gesturing for all the Student Council to take their seats] You have a new member in your midst. Now, understand that despite how he's older than our President, Kiryuu Touga, he is more than willing to submit...
Samantha, the Younger Scott, and Sarah: [chortle mischievously]
Akio: [clears his throat audibly] SUBMIT to the proper hierarchy of the Student Council. Hmm...Scott-san.
Younger Scott: [perks up warily] Errr...yes Rijichou?
Akio: This new arrival should be of much interest to you...he is... [twirls Scott's chair around and rips the bag off his head] Scott Bradford! Age 20. Marital Status: Divorced. Favorite food: Bulgogi and cinnamon pancakes. Favorite Drink: Jolt Cola.
The two Scotts: [gaze at each other, the younger's jaw dropping to the floor in shock]
[Commercial Break: A random Aestivalis flies into the screen as the author coughs innocently at his blunder.]
The Scene: One of the many nondescript halls in Ohtori, Kiryuu Touga and a still shocked Scott are walking through, with Touga trying to keep Scott apprised of his schedule at the Academy. Scott still wants answers as to why Akio forced him to face himself.
Touga: The meeting may have been a shock, Scott-san. However, we must stay on track. Your first period drawing course takes place in auditorium 2 in the Chairman's Wing, first floor. Your instructor is to be determined. You're second class is fencing with Arisugawa Juri.
Scott: That's funny...she's the fencing captain...not the instructor of the course.
Touga: [shakes his head and tosses back those bright red locks] No no no...She is to be one of your two private instructors. A session with her is twice as long as a normal fencing class. Your third course is with your second private instructor: Introduction to Piano with Kaoru Miki...
Scott: [eyes widen in shock] Nani?! Miki's just a little kid compared to me. This is just like repeating high school, Touga-sempai... [stresses the suffix with a grimace on his face]
Touga: Miki is undoubtedly the most gifted piano player on the Student Council. The Chairman arranged this course for you personally. [He coughs] And don't feel obliged to address me as "sempai". It's I who should be referring to you as "sempai". Don't be afraid to be familiar with me, Scott-san. You also have sword-training under Kyouichi Saionji scheduled as an extra-curricular activity.
Scott: [scoffs at Touga] It looks like I get to be "schooled" by the Student Council. It's just like high school, Touga-sem...er...Touga-san. Do I get any classes with those other members of the Seitokai?
Touga: The other representatives are here for the duels, not just basic education. Since they're underclassmen, they do not assist in the instruction of courses. Besides, they've only just recently began attending classes and taking residence in the various dormitories. Some of them are suitemates with Tenjou Utena in the Chairman's Wing.
Scott: Has any of them dueled the Victor?
Touga: [shakes his head again] No...now you'll have to hurry. In your afternoon arrival and introduction, your sword-training with Saionji-san will be all you have timed for. Your first full day of classes will be tomorrow. Ja mata, sempai. The Kendo Dojo is located just north of the Chairman's Wing in that direction. [Touga subtly points towards a different direction of their original path.]
The Scene: One of the meadows on the campus. Samantha, the younger Scott, and all their friends are discussing the previous meeting. Scott is of course, the most distraught. Everyone else is trying to make heads or tails of not just their recent arrival, but also the newest duelist's arrival.
Samantha: Now I know all bets are off. We've seen some weird occurrences, even some more abnormal than usual, but this takes the cake.
Rio: Personally...I think he's kinda cute in a bishonen kind of way.
Younger Scott: [falls over in shock] But that's me you're talking about...
Sean: We should all be so lucky...Has anyone seen Perry?
Younger Scott: Ignorance is bliss... [frowns and looks at the sky] I have a very bad feeling about my older self. I already know too much for my own good.
To Be Continued
Ending Theme: Truth
Next Episode
Scott: The first duel is at hand, and both Scotts get to play witness, however beforehand, the older Scott discovers a garden he hadn't seen when he was previously at the Academy. He finds a peculiar tenant or two of this paradise and learns more than he originally did about the duels. The next episode of "Love, Hate, Adolescence, Revolution" is "Offspring of the Sky, the Children of Heaven". See you folks soon!
Opening Theme: White Reflection
The Scene: Where we previously left off, Scott is awakening to the unpleasant concept of Ohtori Akio being in his bedroom. Akio is eyeing the white and maroon trimmed uniform hanging on the closet door with that ever- present smirk. Scott is...almost speechless.
Scott: [glares at the Chairman] At least this isn't your brothel of a planetarium...shouldn't you be telling your sister to "come here"?
Akio: [waves off the comment] You are an unexpected development, Scott- kun. You defy our laws of space and time just by waking up in this very room. You're different somehow though...the hair...the lack of the smoky glasses. So much more mature than when I first saw your file.
Scott: [sits up, trying to ignore the distressingly wanton glare of the ever-so-lecherous Chairman] First off, this entire campus is full of surrealistic crap, me being here is no different. Second, stick to the jailbait, I'm no doubt older than Kiryuu-san. Finally, why the sudden interest in me? I was never a key player in your "Take my revolution" bit. [As he finishes the comment, a folder flies in through the open window and hits Scott upside the head]
Akio: Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies, Scott-kun. [gestures to the manila folder] Take your place as a Student Council Representative, once more. [eyes Scott as he opens the folder, catching the Rose Signet that comes out] The Ends of the World had quite a time bringing about this particular file for you.
Scott: [deadpan] The Ends of the World have my sympathy. [changes into the uniform, looking at himself in the mirror as he slides the signet onto his left ring finger]
Akio: [smiling like the devil that he is] Ne, Scott-kun...it's been a while since you wore a ring on that finger has it not? The girl...the crazy one...Veronica, I think she was called? You married that one? I'm disappointed in you. She was never the one to properly wield the sword that comes from your spirit and yet you held on for her despite the infinite futility in doing so. The Rose Bride could have been yours, if you really knew who the proper person to wield your spirit sword is.
Scott: [whirls about-face and stares down the Chairman in contempt] You're the all-knowing Chairman. You should know that futures are uncertain, and that I wasn't meant for Himemiya-cha...er...-san. Now quit using the manila folder as an escape from directly answering my question.
Akio: Now now, Scott-kun...if I showed off all that I know about this place, it wouldn't nearly be so amusing. Don't you agree?
The Scene: A non-descript wall out of many, lights play perfectly upon it. The figures of two girls interact with each other as shadows.
A-Ko: Happy New Year! [bows ceremonially] Years have come and gone!
B-Ko: But I have the sudden feeling of deja vu! [rubs her eyes]
A-Ko: Oooooh...who's that dashing boy looking into the mirror?
B-Ko: Why that's...[looks over A-Ko's shoulder] ...déjà vu.
A-Ko: Oh Brave Hero...do you know what this broken record is playing?
A-Ko and B-Ko: Do you know, do you know, do you really know?
B-Ko: déjà vu...déjà vu...déjà vu...[trails off repeating the same thing endlessly]
A-Ko: Wait a second...it's May...[scratches her head]
The Scene: The balcony frequented by the Seitokai, it is disturbingly empty; Scott and everyone's favorite Chairman are standing there alone. And I'm sure of one reader who'd be doubling over in laughter right now. Akio snaps his fingers and gestures behind Scott, who falls back into a chair.
Scott: [frowns] You know...this balcony's pretty crowded with chairs. Did you turn the Seitokai into them so you could sit on them and rotate? [An audible ding is heard as elevator doors open with the shouting of "For the sake of Revolutionizing the World!" Scott glares at Akio after recognizing the entire troop of Student Council Members that emerge from the elevators including the lot of them that didn't even belong there] Alright...what is this?
Akio: Welcome to your memories, Scott-kun...Think of me...as a "fairy godfather". Now put this on quickly...[stuffs a paper bag over Scott's head]
Scott: [from under the bag] You disgust me.
Samantha: I heard that fairy remark, Rijichou...I'll withhold my comments. [sits down in one of the many randomly arranged chairs, Scott effectively has back to her] Who's the new guy over there? More fresh meat for your planetarium?
Akio: [smirks gesturing for all the Student Council to take their seats] You have a new member in your midst. Now, understand that despite how he's older than our President, Kiryuu Touga, he is more than willing to submit...
Samantha, the Younger Scott, and Sarah: [chortle mischievously]
Akio: [clears his throat audibly] SUBMIT to the proper hierarchy of the Student Council. Hmm...Scott-san.
Younger Scott: [perks up warily] Errr...yes Rijichou?
Akio: This new arrival should be of much interest to you...he is... [twirls Scott's chair around and rips the bag off his head] Scott Bradford! Age 20. Marital Status: Divorced. Favorite food: Bulgogi and cinnamon pancakes. Favorite Drink: Jolt Cola.
The two Scotts: [gaze at each other, the younger's jaw dropping to the floor in shock]
[Commercial Break: A random Aestivalis flies into the screen as the author coughs innocently at his blunder.]
The Scene: One of the many nondescript halls in Ohtori, Kiryuu Touga and a still shocked Scott are walking through, with Touga trying to keep Scott apprised of his schedule at the Academy. Scott still wants answers as to why Akio forced him to face himself.
Touga: The meeting may have been a shock, Scott-san. However, we must stay on track. Your first period drawing course takes place in auditorium 2 in the Chairman's Wing, first floor. Your instructor is to be determined. You're second class is fencing with Arisugawa Juri.
Scott: That's funny...she's the fencing captain...not the instructor of the course.
Touga: [shakes his head and tosses back those bright red locks] No no no...She is to be one of your two private instructors. A session with her is twice as long as a normal fencing class. Your third course is with your second private instructor: Introduction to Piano with Kaoru Miki...
Scott: [eyes widen in shock] Nani?! Miki's just a little kid compared to me. This is just like repeating high school, Touga-sempai... [stresses the suffix with a grimace on his face]
Touga: Miki is undoubtedly the most gifted piano player on the Student Council. The Chairman arranged this course for you personally. [He coughs] And don't feel obliged to address me as "sempai". It's I who should be referring to you as "sempai". Don't be afraid to be familiar with me, Scott-san. You also have sword-training under Kyouichi Saionji scheduled as an extra-curricular activity.
Scott: [scoffs at Touga] It looks like I get to be "schooled" by the Student Council. It's just like high school, Touga-sem...er...Touga-san. Do I get any classes with those other members of the Seitokai?
Touga: The other representatives are here for the duels, not just basic education. Since they're underclassmen, they do not assist in the instruction of courses. Besides, they've only just recently began attending classes and taking residence in the various dormitories. Some of them are suitemates with Tenjou Utena in the Chairman's Wing.
Scott: Has any of them dueled the Victor?
Touga: [shakes his head again] No...now you'll have to hurry. In your afternoon arrival and introduction, your sword-training with Saionji-san will be all you have timed for. Your first full day of classes will be tomorrow. Ja mata, sempai. The Kendo Dojo is located just north of the Chairman's Wing in that direction. [Touga subtly points towards a different direction of their original path.]
The Scene: One of the meadows on the campus. Samantha, the younger Scott, and all their friends are discussing the previous meeting. Scott is of course, the most distraught. Everyone else is trying to make heads or tails of not just their recent arrival, but also the newest duelist's arrival.
Samantha: Now I know all bets are off. We've seen some weird occurrences, even some more abnormal than usual, but this takes the cake.
Rio: Personally...I think he's kinda cute in a bishonen kind of way.
Younger Scott: [falls over in shock] But that's me you're talking about...
Sean: We should all be so lucky...Has anyone seen Perry?
Younger Scott: Ignorance is bliss... [frowns and looks at the sky] I have a very bad feeling about my older self. I already know too much for my own good.
To Be Continued
Ending Theme: Truth
Next Episode
Scott: The first duel is at hand, and both Scotts get to play witness, however beforehand, the older Scott discovers a garden he hadn't seen when he was previously at the Academy. He finds a peculiar tenant or two of this paradise and learns more than he originally did about the duels. The next episode of "Love, Hate, Adolescence, Revolution" is "Offspring of the Sky, the Children of Heaven". See you folks soon!