The Final FX

MISHIMA POLYTECHNICAL SCHOOL

4th SEPTEMBER 2009

Ling wasn't the prettiest girl or the most intelligent in the school, but she was starting to be noticed due to her martial art skills. She was the best student in all the martial arts and sports classes.

The teachers knew she was quite talented, but her classmates were a bit jealous. They never thought that a foreign girl could beat their skills, after all, she was just a sixteen year old girl, how could she be the best fighter if she had just arrived in Japan a few days ago?

-Aiko master who is the best student in your classes?-asked a girl in the end of Chinese Martial Arts class.-It's Naguie, right?

-Naguie is a great student! She is very talented...but she is not the best...Xiaoyu is!-answered the teacher.

-But she can't be!

-She has the best technique after Mishima Jin, of course! I think she'll be famous for her abilities! And she is the perfect successor of Mishima Jin...

-But their techniques are completely different from each other, aren't they?

-Yes, they are, but that doesn't mean anything...I'm sorry to disappoint you...but this is the truth! Jin Mishima was extraordinary, and so will be Xiaoyu...she just needs a little more practice...

At lunch time, in the cafeteria, everyone knew about the Chinese martial arts teacher words, so everyone was looking over to Ling.

-Why is everyone looking at me?-Ling asked Miharu.

-I don't know...

-Hey...don't you know that people think you will be the successor of Jin Mishima?-asked a boy sitting next to her.

-What?! But why? I don't even know the guy!!!

-Our Chinese Martial Arts teacher said you are his best student...you're even better than the 13th students! - said Murakama.

-Really?

-Oh my God...I wish someone said those things about me!-Miharu said in a dreaming voice.

-Well...I don't care! I have my own and personal technique...I have nothing to do with that Mishima jerk!

-Maybe the Headmaster will personally meet you...wouldn't that be great?-asked Miharu.-He used to fight with the best students...just to see their abilities...

-He even fought with his grandson...-said Murakama.

-Who won?-asked Ling.

-The Headmaster, of course! Jin was only sixteen years old...

-Where the hell is he?-asked Ling.

-I don't know...I think no one does!-Miharu said sadly.

-Men are so stupid! What a coward jerk that Mishima Jin was...-Ling said.

EAST-OSAKA

-Boy, my motorcycle needs to be improved...-Hwoarang said.-But I'm out of money for now...

-You could sell the medallion you took the other day...-Eijiro suggested.

-I said I would keep it...I'm not going to sell it!

-Why not? Since when do you respect other peoples' things better than yours?

-Don't be stupid! I just like the medallion...that's all!

-I think you like her...

-What the hell are you talking about?

-The girl...you like her, don't you?

-Don't be stupid!!! I don't like her...

-Yes you do! Why don't you go talk to her?

-Can you please shut up!? I'm a thug leader...I don't like her...I don't like anyone, ok?

-Sure...that's what you think...

-I'm not going to tell you again Eijiro!

-Tell me what?

-To shut the fuck up!

In Makia Hotel Julia and Michelle were finishing their lunch.

-We could take a walk after lunch!-Julia said.-We have to get some information about that Nara tournament...

-I know...but who are we going to ask?

-Well...I don't know if you noticed but this area is where the gangs and fighters live...I'm sure one of them will tell us what we want to know...

-Don't you think that will be dangerous?

-Hey, we are big girls, right? And we know self-defence! Come on lets go, Michelle!

The two sisters left and headed to the city centre, where the buildings seemed to be hit by a nuclear bomb. The houses weren't old; they were just destroyed by some gangs' fights.

Julia started looking for someone who could help them. Hwoarang and Eijiro were passing by, when they recognize them.

-Lets hide!-said Hwoarang pulling his friend.

-Why? What's going on?

-I don't want them to see me...

-You're mental!

-Get me that black cloak over there...

-What for?

-You'll see!

When Eijiro got back, Hwoarang put on the cloak and walked towards Julia and Michelle. They could only see his eyes.

-Hi...-he said in a low voice.

-What do want?-asked Julia.-We don't want to buy things...

-Who are you?-asked Michelle.

-You seem lost...can I help two beautiful girls?-Hwoarang said.

-No...only if you could get us some information...-Julia answered firmly.

-That depends on what information do you need...

-What can you tell us about tournaments?-asked Michelle.

-Tournaments?

-Yes, martial arts tournaments...-she continued.

-Well...I know some stuff, why?

-We want to know things about a tournament that will be held in Nara...do you know anything about it?-asked Julia.

-The Final FX?

-When does it starts?-asked Michelle.

-In December...why? Are you going?

-Of course we are...-said Julia sarcastically.

-But why?-Hwoarang asked confused.

-Because we want to go, you idiot! Now tells all about it!

-The tournament starts in 3rd of December and it's held for two weeks.

-What do we need to do to be in the tournament?-asked Michelle.

-You just need to give your name, age and to pay the registration...but you have to do it two days before the Final FX starts. Are you really sure about this?

-Yes, we are!-Julia explained.

-There are some rough fighters there!

-We don't care! We can manage...-Michelle said happily.-Don't worry about us!

-Thanks, sir!-Julia thanked him.

-Just be careful...-Hwoarang said, surprised by their courage.

When he finally joined Eijiro, he was still speechless.

-What's wrong?-Eijiro asked.-Are they looking for you to get the medallion back?

-No...they wanted to know about the Final FX!

-What?

-They want to go...

-Are they crazy!?

-I think so...They don't have a chance... you know what?

-What?

-I'm going too!

-WHAT??? You just won a tournament two months ago...you're pushing your luck!

-I know what I'm doing!

BRAZIL

BRAZILIA COURTS ROOM

5th SEPTEMBER 2009

Eddie Gordo passed the last two years closed in a cell, in the most dangerous jail in Brazil. He was convicted over his father murderer to twenty seven years without parole.

But now, his lawyer found new evidences about the case and Eddie was about to become a free man again. After all he was innocent and he wanted to capture the real murderer of his father, Ramiro Gordo, who had been an important business man, owner of a financial Brazilian organization.

-My client...is by this means free of all charges...and I ask your Honour to reconsider his penalty...

-Eduardo Gordo...due to your lawyer's hard work, I have to agree with your innocence, and that's why you're now a free man. I'm taking back all the charges against you in this case...this court declares you innocent from the murderer of your father.

-Thank you, your Honour...-said Eddie, living the court room.-And thank you too, Gonçalo! I owe you one! You were great back there!

-It was the least I could do. Your father was my best friend. What are you going to do now?-asked Gonçalo when they were living the Court.

-You know very well...

-I think you should start a new life!

-I can't forget the past, Gonçalo! My father is dead! And I was in jail for his murder...

-But that was the past! Now it's the present! I offer you a job in my company...you're like a son to me...

-I appreciate your thoughts, but I have to do this...

-Do what? We only know your father made a deal with a Japanese company, before he died!

-Then I'm going to Japan!

-Why?

-I'm sure the man responsible for my father's death is there! And I'm going to get him...

-I could go with you...

-No. I don't want to mess up your life! I want to go alone!

-Be careful, please!

-What's the name of the company?

-Mishima Financial Empire.

-I need to know more about this Mishima Empire...

-Ok...I'll ask my contacts in Japan...

-Thanks Gonçalo! I'll never forget this!

-You will get into troubles, you know?

-I'll be fine...I just have to know the truth!

EAST-OSAKA

-We have to find some place so we can practice...the Final FX is in December.-said Julia.

-I think we had too must training back at home...we should be resting!

-But I'm bored...I need to practice!

-I'm not!

-I'll be right back!

Julia left the room and headed to the streets. Michelle didn't know what she was thinking and watched her by the window. Julia walked into o small group of kids.

-Hi! I need your help!-said Julia in her perfect Japanese.

-What do you want?-asked one of them.-Help carrying your bags?

-Aren't you cute!?-Julia said ironically.-I need to find a place to my trainings!

-Trainings? Are you talking about martial arts?

-Yes I am...will you help me?

-That depends!

-On what?

-Can we see you practice?

-Just show me the place and then I'll see about it!

-I'll have to ask Hwoarang!

-Who's Hwoarang?

-If you want to practice in his fields, you need his permission or you'll be sorry! He's not a bad guy, but he is the leader! Sometimes he helps people...

-Just like Robin-Hood!

-Robin what?

-Nothing...forget about it! Look, you ask him about the field and tomorrow morning come here and tell me...

-Ok...

-Ten a.m. sharp!

-Ok...see you tomorrow then...

Back to her room, Julia smiled at Michelle.

-So, what were you doing?

-Setting a date!

-What...the kid must be twelve years old!?

-I know...but he'll be the one to get us a good place for our trainings!

-You are so stubborn!

-Don't be mad! I wonder who that Hwoarang guy is.

-Who?

-Never mind...I was just thinking!

TOKYO

6th SEPTEMBER 2009

-Hey, Ling! Are you awake? Come on lets go...we'll be late!

-I'm coming!

Miharu and Ling were going to the south side of Tokyo. There was a great sports area that Miharu wanted Ling to see. People, usually teenagers, could make some demonstrations in there. The competitions were quite amusing. There were competitions of skating, rollers, football and other sports, and, of course, martial arts.

-In this avenue you can find any kind of sports and martial arts!-said Miharu.

-Wow...it's huge!!! But there's almost no one here...

-That's because it's Saturday! Last night the pubs were full! But they'll come...We'll just wait a few hours...

-And what will we do until then?...

-Lets eat something...

They entered in a bakery. Everyone was very nice, including all the waitresses.

-Are you here to see the White Raven's demonstration?-asked the boy who was serving them.

-We're here to see everything!-said Ling.

-My friend is new in town...-explained Miharu.

-Who are the White Ravens?-asked Ling.

The boy looked around to see if there were many customers, but there weren't. So he sat down with the two girls and cleared his voice before start speaking.

-The White Ravens only come here once a year...they're a very violent group, but they've got a lot of fans. The police was never capable of controlling them, but nine years ago they stopped coming here.

-They are really violent! My aunt went to the west side of Tokyo because of them...-said Miharu.

-Many people did that!-said the boy.

-Why did things changed all of a sudden?-asked Ling.

-Because nine years ago, the White Raven's leader, who was sixteen years old, was completely beaten up by a ten year old kid.

-A ten year old kid!?-Ling asked confused.

-Yes. He was completely humiliated...the boy's name was Jin Mishima. Everyone knows who he is...people say he is gone...

-We are from the Mishima School.-announced Miharu.-And it's true...Jin is gone...

-Really? That's too bad! I hope the White Ravens don't know about that...they may try to come over here again...

-Did Mishima really won from a sixteen year old guy?-asked Ling.

-He sure did...

-He's the best! Haven't I told you?...-said Miharu with pride.-He's the best fighter ever!

-He was quite famous here, right?-asked Ling.

-Of course...after all he is the heir of Heihachi Mishima...-said the boy.-I've got to go or my boss will fire me...bye!

-Can I make a little demonstration?-asked Ling when they were leaving the bakery.

-Sure you can...Jin made a lots of them too...he was always the best! People from all Tokyo came here just to see him...

-I'll be better than him...

-You have to join a group first...

-But I don't want to join a group...

-I'm not talking about belonging to a group, I'm talking about be with some other people in the arena...you can't make a demonstration all by your own. No one will see you...

-Oh, ok! Then I'll go with them!

Ling pointed to a group of four girls and joined them. They were very nice and in the end many people applauses them.

EAST-OSAKA

-Hey, Hwoarang...Mouse want to talk to you!-said Eijiro.

-Mouse? What does the kid wants?-asked Hwoarang.

-I need a favour...-Mouse said in a low voice.

-A favour!? I don't do favours!-explained Hwoarang looking at his red face.

-But I promised a girl that I would talk with you about a place where she could practice.

-A girl? How was she?

-Pretty, brown hair...around eighteen...she seemed nice...

-Ok...tell her she can use the number twelve field. Take her there but don't talk to her about me, you understand?

-Yes. But what if she wants to meet you?

-Make up something...I don't care!

-Ok...thanks...

In her room, Michelle was looking to the streets when she saw a kid, smiling at her.

-Julia...look! It's the kid from yesterday! He's waiting for you.

-Lets go then...

-I'm not in the mood!

-Come on...please!

-Ok...but just a little practice...

-Dad would get mad at you...you're so lazy, Michelle!

Julia and Michelle went down the stairs and met Mouse outside the hotel.

-Hi, kid...-greeted Julia.

-My name is Mouse! You don't need to call me kid!

-Sorry, Mouse...so what do you have for me?

-A field, like a promised!

-Lets go then...show us the way.

-Can I and my friends watch your trainings? Please lady?

-Ok...by the way, I'm Julia and this is my sister Michelle.

Mouse took Michelle and Julia to an open grass field, surrounded by a fence. It's was a football field. Julia liked the place.

-Why are we hiding?-asked Eijiro.

-What does it looks like, idiot!-said Hwoarang looking to Julia and Michelle, who were both training.

-We're spying two girls! Why don't you talk to them?

-Because I don't want to...I want to see their abilities...

-What's on your mind?

-I'm just curious...after all I may have to face them in Final FX!

-Wow...they seem to be prepared...look at those strikes...

-I hope I don't have to face them...

-Why? Are you afraid?

-No! I just don't want to hurt them...

TOKYO

MISHIMA POLYTECHNICAL SCHOOL

8th SEPTEMBER 2009

-Nice going Xiaoyu...I loved your demonstration...-said a girl passing over by Ling.-You have the guts...but not the brains...

-Why is everyone greeting me?-asked Ling confused.-How do they know about the demonstration?

-I think someone may have seen you...rumours do the rest!-explained Miharu.-Next time we have to be more careful!

-Hey, Xiaoyu...you're really brave!-said Murakama, entering the classroom.

-What are you talking about? What's the problem?

-I don't have a problem...but I think you do. The Headmaster hates demonstrations...he doesn't like his students to go on this cheap competitions!

-Oh, my God! I messed up!-said Ling in panic.-I'm going to be expelled!

-Jin was the only student who wasn't punished...after all he was his grandson...

In that moment the Economics teacher entered the room and looked over Ling. She felt her heart stop. She was going to be expelled and forced to go back in China.

-The Headmaster wishes to speak to you, Miss Xiaoyu!-he said.

-Oh, crap...-said Ling to Miharu.

She exited the room and walked until she arrived to the Headmaster office. He sent her in and ordered her to sit down.

-Do you know who I am?-asked Heihachi.

-Yes, sir...I do...

-Do you know me well?

-No, I don't...sir...I arrived in Japan a few days ago...I'm from...

-I know where you from...you were born in Hong Kong, China...

-Yes.

-So, I presume you didn't know that I hate those cheap demonstrations on the streets, right?

-I didn't knew, sir...no one told me...I deserve to be punished...

-Exactly...you're going to be punished miss Xiaoyu...

-But your grandson wasn't...-said Ling feeling a bit more confidant. Since she was going to be expelled, she had nothing to lose.

-You know Jin?

-No...I don't...but he sure is an idiot!

-My family is one of the most important families from Tokyo. Jin was punished by other means! And mind your tongue, miss...you can't match him...

-I don't want to...I have my pride!

-That's good, but not enough!

-Are you going to expel me?

-Expel you? Do you think I'm stupid?

-No sir...I never meant that!

-I can't expel a student of your level! You're the best 10th grade student...and they told me your demonstration was quite good.

-What will be my punishment?

-You will fight me! Tomorrow, after lunch in the gym's arena.

-But...

-You will learn this lesson, Miss Xiaoyu...

-Ok...

-You can go now!

When Ling left Heihachi's office she was furious.

-That old fart!-she said on her way home.

-Don't say that! Someone can hear you...-warned Miharu.

-Who cares! I hate him...and his perfect grandson! But if he ran off because of his grandfather, I can't blame him!

-It will be just a fight...and he will not kill you...

-I know, he just wants me to be completely humiliated...

-You can quit, you know?

-No way...that old fool will see!!!

TOKYO

MISHIMA POLYTECHNICAL SCHOOL

9th SEPTEMBER 2009

It was one and half of the afternoon, when Ling walked in the school gym. The whole school was there, waiting to see the fight.

-How many students did this before?-asked her to Miharu while she was dressing her fighting clothes.

-Five...But Jin did this at least twice. He never gave up on the demonstrations though. The Headmaster had to punish him by other means...

-Like what?

-Cleaning the classrooms, the toilets, helping in the cafeteria...

-Oh God! I think I prefer this way...

-See...Jin wasn't that lucky after all...do you think you can really face him?

-I don't know...I don't know the Mishima Karate that well...but I'll try...he is going to humiliate me, right?

-Probably!

-Damn it!

When Ling entered the arena, she was shaking. The Headmaster looked quite scaring. He seemed furious, but then he smiled at her.

-Miss Xiaoyu did a very courageous thing...and now she'll have to face the consequences! Therefore she'll fight me, so we can prove who the best is! In fact, you are the ones responsible for her presence here today! She's a foreign student and you could have warned her about this! The record against me is fifteen minutes and twelve seconds. So, let's see what you've got!

Ling did manage to fight him during some minutes, but he was too strong. The Headmaster admitted that she was better than he thought. She managed to equal the record of fifteen minutes and twelve seconds.

-You are very talented, Xiaoyu! You and Jin held the same time against me in a fight...congratulations...and don't do this again...

The Headmaster left the gym, and so did Ling.

-Isn't that a coincidence? You and Jin have the same time record against the Headmaster!-said Miharu.

-Yes...but I couldn't care less...I'm sick and tired of talking about him...

-Sorry...by the way...you were great, everyone said that!

-Thanks, now I just want to go home...

-Ok...I'll help you to make the dinner...

EAST-OSAKA

12th SEPTEMBER 2009

-Julia...I'm sorry...but your sister isn't coming!

-Why not? What did she say, Mouse?

-She said she isn't coming because she has a flue!

-Alright! She couldn't pick a better time to be sick! Now I don't have a person to train with me!

-I could help you!

-You? You're too young, Mouse!

-I know a lot of moves!-said Mouse showing Julia what he could do.

-It's not bad! Who taught you that?

-Nobody! I'm used to see Hwoarang trainings...

-Hwoarang? Then he has to be very talented also...

-Yes, he is...he won a tournament two months ago!

-Really? Can I meet him?

-Oh...I don't think that's possible...he is not in town!

-Where is he, then?

-I don't know...he's very unpredictable! Besides he has to be careful...the police is always chasing him!

-Damn...I would like to meet him...

-He is great though...and so are the Tsunamis...

-Do they all know how to fight like Hwoarang?

-Of course, but Hwoarang is the best! No one won a fight from him...although, there are some rumours...

-Rumours? What rumours?

-Nothing...

-Come on spit it out, Mouse...I'm curious!

-Well, Hwoarang is very strong...he is the best fighter ever...he's unbeatable! But I heard that last year he faced a guy and he didn't win. He just freaked out...because he didn't manage to get his revenge.

-So he lost a fight! It happens!

-Not to him...and he didn't loose...it was a draw and he never knew his opponent name...

-He sure is a smug...

-You can call him that, but I just think he's the best!

TONO

-That's the boy who came a few days ago...he's staying in that old house in the mountain.-said an old lady to her husband.

-Where is he going?

-To the Morizato store...I wonder what he is doing here all by himself...

-Good-morning!-said mister Morizato when Jin walked in.-How are you?

-I'm fine thanks!

-What's your name again?...I'm sorry but I forgot it!

-Kazama Jin.

-It's just that you only came here twice...my wife was getting worried...she thinks a wolf can eat you!

-She doesn't need to worry about me...

-So...what can I do for you?

-The roof needs to be fixed...can you lend me some tools, please?

-Of course...and what have you been eating?

-I've got some food left...

-Haven't you got any family?

-No...there's no one out there for me...

-I'm sorry to hear that!

-I'm not!

TOKYO

MISHIMA POLYTECHNICAL SCHOOL

19th SEPTEMBER 2009

-Hey, Xiaoyu have you ever went to a tournament? A real one?-asked Murakama.

-Yes, I did...three times, why?

-Do you know anything about Final FX?

-No...should I?

-It's an important tournament in Nara...it's held in December...

-So what?

-Though you're a very good fighter, I think you wouldn't last long in Final FX! It's a tough tournament...too tough for girls like you!

-Do you really think that I'm fragile?

-Yes...I do!

-Then you're wrong...-Ling said pulling Miharu and heading home.

-That Murakama is such a creep!-said Miharu.-Jin tried once to enter the Final FX...

-And?

-He never got there! The Headmaster found out...but Jin won all the school competitions

-I wasn't expecting anything else...I think I'll go to that Final FX tournament!

-Are you kidding me?

-No! I'm serious...I'll prove that I'm better than the great Jin Mishima...

-You can't...we've got classes!

-I'll work something out...don't worry...it will be fun...

TOKYO

9th OCTOBER 2009

-Happy Birthday, Ling!-Miharu screamed.

-Thanks, Miharu! I'm so glad its Saturday...so we don't have to go to school...

-So did you get any letters?

-Sure...my grandfather never forgets about me...after all it's my seventeenth birthday...

-And the rest of your family?

-Oh...I don't have anyone else...my mother is in the Hospital...she has got a mental disease...there's no cure! My father died when I was little, and my grandparents raised me...

-I'm so sorry!

-That's ok...it's no big deal...my grandmother died three years ago...so it's just me and granddad...

-Jin lost his parents too, you know? I think they died when we was a child. His granddad raised him too. You two had similar experiences!

-You can only think about that guy!?

-I'm sorry...I didn't mean to!

-That's ok...but I'm starting to wish he was here...then you could shut up and be happy, right?

-That's not true!

-Yes it is! You like him...and you want him to come back!

-Open up your present...and maybe, some day you'll meet him too!

EAST-OSAKA
22nd OCTOBER 2009

-Hi, Julia! How's Michelle?-asked Mouse.

-She's a bit better, thanks! I haven't seen you for a while! Did something happen?

-No...but my father was out for the week...

-What about Hwoarang? He is back yet?

-No...is not!

-Where the hell is he?

-I don't know...he's probably around...

-Who do you think would win in a fight? Me or him?

-Honestly, I have no idea...

-I'm very anxious to meet him...

-I got to go!

-Me two...I'm taking this medicine to Michelle.

-When will you two train again?

-Maybe on Monday...I don't know yet...

Julia wasn't lying when she said Mouse that she was anxious to meet Hwoarang, she had never met a person who could face her in an equal fight, unless Michelle. Now she had that chance, but she had a strange feeling that Mouse was keeping something from her.

TOKYO

MISHIMA POLYTECHNICAL SCHOOL

14th NOVEMBER 2009

-Look! Who the hell are those two babes!?-Murakama said pointing at two women that were entering the Headmaster's office.

-Men are really useless!-said Ling.

In the meanwhile, Heihachi was greeting his guests.

-Thank you for coming...I'm glad you took my offer!

-I need the money...-said a red hair woman, with beautiful blue eyes.-But we need to discuss some details first.

-We sure do, miss Williams.

-You can call me Anna.

-Anna, please, sit down...

Anna did as she was told, and then Heihachi looked at the other woman. She was tall, blonde and her eyes were ice blue.

-What about your sister...doesn't she want to sit down?

-Nina is a bit strong-minded...

-You can sit down if you want Nina.-said Heihachi smiling.

-You can call me Miss Williams...we don't know each other...-said Nina.

-Whatever, miss Williams! So what do you need to know? I'll pay half of the money now and the other half when Jin arrives here safely!

-We need a picture of him...a recent one!-Anna said.-Why is he gone?

-We had an argument...and now he thinks he can walk around spending my money. I want him back as soon as possible. Here...this is his photo.

-He is very handsome!-Anna said.

-He's turning nineteen next month...and he's missing for almost three months.

-When did you last know about his whereabouts?-asked Anna.

-Two months ago, he was seen in Kofu...

-Then will go there, just to check.-Nina said.-You told us he is very strong, so I can't promise to bring him without a scratch...I'll use force, if I have to.

-I just want him alive...he's very important for me...

TONO

30th NOVEMBER 2009

-You're leaving? Where are you going then?-asked Mrs. Morizato.

-Looking for a challenge! I might get back one of these days...-answered Jin.-I'm here to thank you, for all you and you husband done for me!

-Are you sure you want to leave? We'll miss you!

-I have to go!

-Be careful ok?

-Sure!

Jin left Tono but his thoughts were in Tokyo. He knew his grandfather was still looking for him. But he was training hard and now he was going to participate in Final FX to be sure if he was strong enough to defeat him.

TOKYO

1st DECEMBER 2009

-I'll be there as soon as I can!-said Miharu.

-Don't worry, I'll be fine!

-Do you have the money?

-Yes, I think it's enough to rent a room...and please, don't forget to give that letter to the school board!

-I won't...be careful, Ling...

-I will!

Ling was finally going to Nara. She was very excited because now she could get some action, and maybe she would meet some friends too.

MISHIMA POLYTECHNICAL SCHOOL

-Where's Xiaoyu?-asked Murakama when Miharu entered the classroom alone.

-She had to go home...

-To China?

-Yes...

-What happened?

-I don't know...must be about her mother or her grandfather...I've got a letter to the school board.

-When is she coming back?

-I don't know! Why? Do you miss her already?

-No I don't...I just think she shouldn't miss classes!