(Two children are sitting on a small hill by the ocean. The wind has just started to pick up, blowing their from side to side.)
"Are you sure about this?"
"Of course I'm sure. I've been thinking about this for a long time and I think that it's the right decision."
"Have you talked to your father about it?"
"Not yet. I'm going to tell him tonight."
"I still don't know if you should go through with this, Tetsumi."
"Iria, you're my best friend. I thought that you would be the one person who would be supportive."
"Best friend? You really mean that Tetsumi?"
"Of course."
"I thought that Heita was you're best friend."
"Him! No way! He doesn't understand me… not like you Iria."
"That's sweet of you to say Tetsumi."
"So, what do you think?"
"I don't think you should do this, but I can't change your mind. Okay, I'll support you."
"Thanks, Iria! You really are my friend!"
(Tetsumi kisses Iria on the cheek)
"I have to go. See you tomorrow Iria!"
"Bye Tetsumi…"
Tetsumi hurried home, not wanting to wait until the sun set to tell his father about his decision. Iria's approval was what he had waited for. As Tetsumi was on his way, Iria was left alone on a hill overlooking the ocean. It was the same hill where Tetsumi and Iria and there friends had first met all those months ago. She watched the figure of her best friend slowly disappear over the eastern horizon. The boy who had given Iria her first kiss was slowly fading from her sight. The boy who would leave her, his family, and their future together, to fulfill his selfish desires.
(Lord Okita, his wife, and son are in what appears to be the "living room" of the estate.)
"WHAT!"
"I want to be a demon slayer, father."
"Do you remember nothing that I told you!"
"You told him about it Okita!"
"Do not start with me Beniha! What could drive you to this decision?"
"I though that you wanted me to be a warrior?"
"What would make you think that?"
"The training… everyday after my lessons…"
"That was just to prepare you for the day that I died. You need to be able to defend yourself and your loved ones."
"But I don't care about that! I want to get out of this town and see the world!"
"Do you have any idea of what you're asking me? No, I will not permit it!"
"Father please, listen to my reasoning."
"What possible reasons could you have!"
"It would benefit us all."
"How?"
"You said that you wanted what was best for your children. You said that you wanted me to take your place when you passed away. I know that you mean well, but Father, that is not the life for me. I'm not a person who would be happy or even comfortable with the life you live. Even now, I can barely tolerate it."
"How can you say that? You're mother and I have worked endlessly to give you and your brother a comfortable life… free from want and desire."
"Father, I want this. More than anything in this world. I want to go and see this land. I want to meet new people… I want you to be proud of me."
"Tetsumi, what would make think that I am not proud of you?"
"I overheard you and Mother talking. I heard you say that you did not know what would become of my life."
"Tetsumi, we were just frustrated that you did not show ambition for anything. We never said that we not proud of you."
"Don't you see Mother? This is what you and Father have been looking for. Ambition, I'm showing it right now. I have the ambition to be a demon slayer."
"Honey, we're glad that you have ambition, but can you not see that what you are doing is dangerous?"
"I know, Mother. I realize what I am getting myself into. But, can you not you see? This is what I want. I do not want to be stuck in the same place all my life."
"Tetsumi, I know what you are thinking. I was there once. But listen, what you want right now may not be what you want in the future. You must realize that every choice has consequences. Whether good or bad, you must endure them. I just hope that you do not live to regret this decision."
"I understand, Father. I know that I must take responsibility for my actions. I am ready to accept the consequences that may come from this decision."
"Let us pray that you are."
"Okita, you can not possibly be thinking of letting him become a slayer, are you?"
"He may not look like it Beniha, but our son is ready to become a man. I will send word to the Council and inform them of your wishes, Tetsumi. They'll send someone to see if you really are ready."
"Thank you Father! I will be ready! I will be a demon slayer!"
"My son, a demon slayer. What could I have possibly done to deserve this?"
