* SCENE XII *
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Sora: What the hell! They limit your use of cool crap in your house and walls and windows and everything!
Riku: Yeah, I know!
Sora: That blows! Um...I mean that sucks! Um...I mean that stinks. (relief) Good save.
Riku: Okay, that was weird. Let's play something else. How 'bout some DDR?
Sora: Sure.
--Riku pulls out the DDR dance pads and slides DDR: Konamix in the PS2.
Riku: You know how to play, right?
Sora: Yeah.
--Both jump on a mat.
Riku: First we dance to ".59" then "Higher" then "Groove" then "Dive" then "Dynamite Rave" then "Drop the Bomb" then "End of the Century" then "Look to the Sky" after that warm up, we'll go on to the hard stuff.
Sora: Huh? You must be really good.
Riku: Nah, it's been like a year since I've been able to play. I'm a little rusty.
Sora: Okay.
Riku: Well, after those songs, we can dance to "Drop Out", "Wild Rush" and "La Senorita Virtual."
Sora: Okay, then can we play Jet Set Radio Future on the Xbox?
Riku: Sure.
--They start to dance. Riku's a true pro. Sora suffers from frustration but starts to catch on.
Sora: DDR Max is better.
Riku: Whatever.
--After the warm up, both are very tired. Riku grabs two Dr. Pepper's from his Mini-Fridge and tosses one to Sora.
Riku: Kami-sama no ai! It's getting hot in herre. (trans.: For the love of god!)
Sora: (singing) So take off all your clothes!
Riku: Um, no. I was gonna take off my shirt though. Do you mind?
Sora: Uh...um, no. I don't mind.
--Riku takes off his shirt and throws it in a corner.
Riku: So shall we dance?
Sora: Um, I need to cool down. Let's play Jet Set Radio Future!
Riku: Okay.
--Riku gets out the XBOX and they play Jet Set Radio Future for an hour or so.
Sora: That was fun. So...now what?
Riku: Um, I know let's listen to some music.
Sora: Let me guess, J-Pop. (trans.: Japanese Pop Music)
Riku: Yes, and K-Pop. (trans.: Korean Pop Music)
Sora: Let me guess, BoA, Mina, and Park Ji Yoon?
Riku: Watashi no, kami-sama! You know me well! (trans.: My god!)
Sora: Yeah, I know.
Riku: Those three women are so f***in' hot!!! BoA's the soft innocent one, Mina's the sporty voluptuous one, and Park Ji Yoon's the ever-changing mysterious one. They are beautiful! (drools) Mmmmm...
Sora: Yeah, okay. I don't really care, but their music is really good.
Riku: Oh, come on. Tell me.
Sora: Tell you what?
Riku: I see right through it!
Sora: You do?
Riku: Yup! You're even blushing!
Sora: I am?
Riku: Uh huh. Just admit it, Sora.
Sora: But...but I'm not so sure if it's right.
Riku: Is it cause you're gay?
Sora: Huh?
Riku: You don't want to say?
Sora: Um, well.
Riku: You think it's weird or something?
Sora: Well, it might get weird.
Riku: Come on, just admit it!
Sora: But...but I don't know if I should.
Riku: Oh, come on.
Sora: You won't be mad?
Riku: No! Why would I be? Maybe a little jealous...
Sora: What?
Riku: Come on! Now don't lie to me!
Sora: Um...
Riku: Just admit it! Don't get all nervous. I feel the same way too.
Sora: What? Really you do? Oh, Riku! You don't know how good that makes me feel. All of these emotions in my heart that I can finally live up to! Oh, Riku! Riku I love...
Riku: (grabs Sora and hugs him) I'm so frickin' happy!
Sora: Oh, Riku! Me too! Me too!
Riku: I'm not the only one who loves BoA, Mina, and Park Ji Yoon with such a passion!
Sora: What the f***!? You were talking about them! I thought...
Riku: You thought what?
Sora: Oh, um...oh, nothing...
Riku: Well, let's listen to some music.
Sora: Um, Riku, I'm not up to it right now. I'm kinda tired and a little depressed.
Riku: Oh, sorry, is it something I said?
Sora: Well, yes, but I'm just sleepy.
Riku: Okay, we shall retire. Um...
Sora: Um what?
Riku: So...what's the...the sleeping arrangement?
Sora: Huh? Um...(gulps) Riku, you make the arrangements.
Riku: Uh, okay. (thinks and scratches chin)
Sora: (thinks: "Oh, Riku. If only, if only...if only you really did feel the same way about me that I feel about you. If only you knew and understood. Riku...")
Riku: Well...
Sora: Listen, you take your parents bed and I'll sleep on the floor.
Riku: On the floor? Where on the floor? There's no room in the "party room," and everywhere else is wood paneled flooring.
Sora: There's carpet in the side hallway.
Riku: But that's where my room opened to. That part of the house is open to the world. You'd frickin' freeze to death! You're my guest, Sora. I want you to be comfortable. You are not sleeping in that hallway!
Sora: Okay, then what about that wood floor you were talking about.
Riku: No.
Sora: Fine, I'll sleep on the floor in your parents' room.
Riku: 'My' room Sora. They're dead now. It's my room now.
Sora: Fine, your room.
Riku: Still, I don't agree. You're my guest, and no matter how evil I am, I shall always treat my guests with the up most respect and courtesy. You sleep in my bed...
Sora: (thinks: "Yes!!!! Oh, Riku, you do care!")
Riku: ...and I'll sleep on the floor.
Sora: (thinks: "DAMN!") Um, but Riku...this arrangement is going to last for a while. On the floor every night! That can't be good for you. I don't want to be a burden!
Riku: You're babbling. Now I think we are both avoiding the obvious third choice.
Sora: Um...
Riku: We can both have it our way and both sleep on the floor or in the bed.
Sora: Yes, well...
Riku: We shared the sleeping bags with only one mishap. A bed won't be that different. We must be mature, that's for sure.
Sora: And ignoring the fact that...
Riku: Yes, I know. You're gay.
Sora: Well, maybe you were wrong all along!
Riku: You do love BoA, Mina, and Park Ji Yoon. But how can we be sure? How will we know? I know! When Kairi kissed you, did you get all weird tingles inside your body that resemble 'the chills' when you're sick?
Sora: Huh? Um, I don't remember.
Riku: Damn. I don't know how to be sure then.
Sora: Well, I have an idea.
Riku: What?
Sora: Um, nevermind.
Riku: That's cruel! Tell me!
Sora: It's inappropriate and out of line, but it would work.
Riku: What?
Sora: Well, if someone else were to kiss me then I'd know how I felt inside. And I'd be able to determine if I'm gay.
Riku: Who?
Sora: Well, who's here?
Riku: Well, I'm the only other person herr...um, you want me to kiss you?
Sora: I didn't mean it like that. It's just for experimental purposes.
Riku: Oh...well, I guess it's okay. We'll finally know whether or not you are, ya know.
Sora: You don't have to.
Riku: How else will you know? For you Sora. I'll do it to get you out of your "confusion."
Sora: Um, okay. Go ahead. Experiment # 1.
Riku: No. How 'bout Operation: DSS.
Sora: Huh?
Riku: Operation: Determining Sora's Sexuality.
Sora: That's pretty good. (laughs)
Riku: (laughs) Okay. (clears throat) Let's get this over with. Now this is just to end your confusion, right.
Sora: Yes.
Riku: Okay. Ready.
Sora: Ready.
--Sora stands there completely frozen with his eyes tightly shut. Riku clears his throat again and psyches himself out. He walks to Sora and places his hands on his shoulders.
--Sora, frozen, waits in anticipation. Riku leans forward. Slowly, he kisses Sora. After about five seconds, Riku's eye's spring open. He slowly backs away (still holding Sora's shoulders), just as gently as he had gotten there. Sora gradually opens his eyes, smiling.
Riku: Well...so...do you know now?
Sora: Um, Riku. There's something I think I should tell you.
Riku: What is it Sora?
Sora: Um, well, I think it should wait 'til morning.
Riku: So...so do you know?
Sora: Um, I'm not sure. Um, Riku, can we talk tomorrow? This is too much for today. It's almost midnight. I need to sleep.
Riku: You choose, Sora. Bed or floor?
Sora: Because of the comfort...I choose the bed.
Riku: Okay, then.
--Riku, realizing that he is still holding Sora's shoulders, releases him and turns to the stairs. They walk into the bedroom. Riku opens his dresser and tosses Sora some pajama pants and a T-Shirt. He grabs some pajama pants for himself. Sora walks down to the bathroom to change while Riku stays upstairs. After they both are in their pajamas...
Riku: Okay, which side do you want?
Sora: Well, left.
Riku: Why?
Sora: Ah, no reason. You take the right. R for right and R for Riku.
Riku: Okay.
--They go to their assigned sides. A tear goes down Sora's cheek. He tries to hide it, but Riku sees.
Riku: Okay, Sora. You've been hiding something from me for a long time now. I have a feeling that it's bothering you and that it has been bothering you.
Sora: (sniffs) No! Riku, no, I won't tell.
Riku: Why not?!
Sora: You don't want to know!!!
Riku: Tell me!
Sora: No!
Riku: Tell me!
Sora: I can't just say it, Riku! It's more than you can understand!
Riku: I want to help you! Tell me!
Sora: NO!!! And that kiss didn't help!
Riku: Don't call it that! It was just an experiment!
Sora: Fine. If that was an experiment than...this is a kiss. (grabs Riku's face and pulls it toward his-he kisses him)
Riku: (frozen) S...s...sora?
Sora: You want to know what's bothering me? There you go! I love you Riku.
Riku: As a what?
Sora: As in 'I love you'. Aishiteru! (trans.: "I love you -or- I'm in love with you")
Riku: (shocked) Sora, I don't know what to say.
Sora: Have you ever loved someone who you knew would never return that love, but you kept on loving them anyway?
Riku: I used to love Kairi. But now, I don't care too much for her.
Sora: She could have been mine, but I had to go and be like this. Now I'll be alone forever.
Riku: No. You'll find someone.
Sora: Unless that someone is you, I don't want them.
Riku: That's truly sweet, but...
Sora: I know. You aren't 'gay.'
Riku: Don't get all sad, now. Maybe if you're lucky, I'll turn out gay too.
Sora: (angrily) It's not just something you catch.
Riku: I know. I was just trying to make you feel better.
Sora: Well, it doesn't help! I'm sorry. Good night.
Riku: Night.
--They both fall asleep, Sora first, with tears down his cheeks.
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Sora: What the hell! They limit your use of cool crap in your house and walls and windows and everything!
Riku: Yeah, I know!
Sora: That blows! Um...I mean that sucks! Um...I mean that stinks. (relief) Good save.
Riku: Okay, that was weird. Let's play something else. How 'bout some DDR?
Sora: Sure.
--Riku pulls out the DDR dance pads and slides DDR: Konamix in the PS2.
Riku: You know how to play, right?
Sora: Yeah.
--Both jump on a mat.
Riku: First we dance to ".59" then "Higher" then "Groove" then "Dive" then "Dynamite Rave" then "Drop the Bomb" then "End of the Century" then "Look to the Sky" after that warm up, we'll go on to the hard stuff.
Sora: Huh? You must be really good.
Riku: Nah, it's been like a year since I've been able to play. I'm a little rusty.
Sora: Okay.
Riku: Well, after those songs, we can dance to "Drop Out", "Wild Rush" and "La Senorita Virtual."
Sora: Okay, then can we play Jet Set Radio Future on the Xbox?
Riku: Sure.
--They start to dance. Riku's a true pro. Sora suffers from frustration but starts to catch on.
Sora: DDR Max is better.
Riku: Whatever.
--After the warm up, both are very tired. Riku grabs two Dr. Pepper's from his Mini-Fridge and tosses one to Sora.
Riku: Kami-sama no ai! It's getting hot in herre. (trans.: For the love of god!)
Sora: (singing) So take off all your clothes!
Riku: Um, no. I was gonna take off my shirt though. Do you mind?
Sora: Uh...um, no. I don't mind.
--Riku takes off his shirt and throws it in a corner.
Riku: So shall we dance?
Sora: Um, I need to cool down. Let's play Jet Set Radio Future!
Riku: Okay.
--Riku gets out the XBOX and they play Jet Set Radio Future for an hour or so.
Sora: That was fun. So...now what?
Riku: Um, I know let's listen to some music.
Sora: Let me guess, J-Pop. (trans.: Japanese Pop Music)
Riku: Yes, and K-Pop. (trans.: Korean Pop Music)
Sora: Let me guess, BoA, Mina, and Park Ji Yoon?
Riku: Watashi no, kami-sama! You know me well! (trans.: My god!)
Sora: Yeah, I know.
Riku: Those three women are so f***in' hot!!! BoA's the soft innocent one, Mina's the sporty voluptuous one, and Park Ji Yoon's the ever-changing mysterious one. They are beautiful! (drools) Mmmmm...
Sora: Yeah, okay. I don't really care, but their music is really good.
Riku: Oh, come on. Tell me.
Sora: Tell you what?
Riku: I see right through it!
Sora: You do?
Riku: Yup! You're even blushing!
Sora: I am?
Riku: Uh huh. Just admit it, Sora.
Sora: But...but I'm not so sure if it's right.
Riku: Is it cause you're gay?
Sora: Huh?
Riku: You don't want to say?
Sora: Um, well.
Riku: You think it's weird or something?
Sora: Well, it might get weird.
Riku: Come on, just admit it!
Sora: But...but I don't know if I should.
Riku: Oh, come on.
Sora: You won't be mad?
Riku: No! Why would I be? Maybe a little jealous...
Sora: What?
Riku: Come on! Now don't lie to me!
Sora: Um...
Riku: Just admit it! Don't get all nervous. I feel the same way too.
Sora: What? Really you do? Oh, Riku! You don't know how good that makes me feel. All of these emotions in my heart that I can finally live up to! Oh, Riku! Riku I love...
Riku: (grabs Sora and hugs him) I'm so frickin' happy!
Sora: Oh, Riku! Me too! Me too!
Riku: I'm not the only one who loves BoA, Mina, and Park Ji Yoon with such a passion!
Sora: What the f***!? You were talking about them! I thought...
Riku: You thought what?
Sora: Oh, um...oh, nothing...
Riku: Well, let's listen to some music.
Sora: Um, Riku, I'm not up to it right now. I'm kinda tired and a little depressed.
Riku: Oh, sorry, is it something I said?
Sora: Well, yes, but I'm just sleepy.
Riku: Okay, we shall retire. Um...
Sora: Um what?
Riku: So...what's the...the sleeping arrangement?
Sora: Huh? Um...(gulps) Riku, you make the arrangements.
Riku: Uh, okay. (thinks and scratches chin)
Sora: (thinks: "Oh, Riku. If only, if only...if only you really did feel the same way about me that I feel about you. If only you knew and understood. Riku...")
Riku: Well...
Sora: Listen, you take your parents bed and I'll sleep on the floor.
Riku: On the floor? Where on the floor? There's no room in the "party room," and everywhere else is wood paneled flooring.
Sora: There's carpet in the side hallway.
Riku: But that's where my room opened to. That part of the house is open to the world. You'd frickin' freeze to death! You're my guest, Sora. I want you to be comfortable. You are not sleeping in that hallway!
Sora: Okay, then what about that wood floor you were talking about.
Riku: No.
Sora: Fine, I'll sleep on the floor in your parents' room.
Riku: 'My' room Sora. They're dead now. It's my room now.
Sora: Fine, your room.
Riku: Still, I don't agree. You're my guest, and no matter how evil I am, I shall always treat my guests with the up most respect and courtesy. You sleep in my bed...
Sora: (thinks: "Yes!!!! Oh, Riku, you do care!")
Riku: ...and I'll sleep on the floor.
Sora: (thinks: "DAMN!") Um, but Riku...this arrangement is going to last for a while. On the floor every night! That can't be good for you. I don't want to be a burden!
Riku: You're babbling. Now I think we are both avoiding the obvious third choice.
Sora: Um...
Riku: We can both have it our way and both sleep on the floor or in the bed.
Sora: Yes, well...
Riku: We shared the sleeping bags with only one mishap. A bed won't be that different. We must be mature, that's for sure.
Sora: And ignoring the fact that...
Riku: Yes, I know. You're gay.
Sora: Well, maybe you were wrong all along!
Riku: You do love BoA, Mina, and Park Ji Yoon. But how can we be sure? How will we know? I know! When Kairi kissed you, did you get all weird tingles inside your body that resemble 'the chills' when you're sick?
Sora: Huh? Um, I don't remember.
Riku: Damn. I don't know how to be sure then.
Sora: Well, I have an idea.
Riku: What?
Sora: Um, nevermind.
Riku: That's cruel! Tell me!
Sora: It's inappropriate and out of line, but it would work.
Riku: What?
Sora: Well, if someone else were to kiss me then I'd know how I felt inside. And I'd be able to determine if I'm gay.
Riku: Who?
Sora: Well, who's here?
Riku: Well, I'm the only other person herr...um, you want me to kiss you?
Sora: I didn't mean it like that. It's just for experimental purposes.
Riku: Oh...well, I guess it's okay. We'll finally know whether or not you are, ya know.
Sora: You don't have to.
Riku: How else will you know? For you Sora. I'll do it to get you out of your "confusion."
Sora: Um, okay. Go ahead. Experiment # 1.
Riku: No. How 'bout Operation: DSS.
Sora: Huh?
Riku: Operation: Determining Sora's Sexuality.
Sora: That's pretty good. (laughs)
Riku: (laughs) Okay. (clears throat) Let's get this over with. Now this is just to end your confusion, right.
Sora: Yes.
Riku: Okay. Ready.
Sora: Ready.
--Sora stands there completely frozen with his eyes tightly shut. Riku clears his throat again and psyches himself out. He walks to Sora and places his hands on his shoulders.
--Sora, frozen, waits in anticipation. Riku leans forward. Slowly, he kisses Sora. After about five seconds, Riku's eye's spring open. He slowly backs away (still holding Sora's shoulders), just as gently as he had gotten there. Sora gradually opens his eyes, smiling.
Riku: Well...so...do you know now?
Sora: Um, Riku. There's something I think I should tell you.
Riku: What is it Sora?
Sora: Um, well, I think it should wait 'til morning.
Riku: So...so do you know?
Sora: Um, I'm not sure. Um, Riku, can we talk tomorrow? This is too much for today. It's almost midnight. I need to sleep.
Riku: You choose, Sora. Bed or floor?
Sora: Because of the comfort...I choose the bed.
Riku: Okay, then.
--Riku, realizing that he is still holding Sora's shoulders, releases him and turns to the stairs. They walk into the bedroom. Riku opens his dresser and tosses Sora some pajama pants and a T-Shirt. He grabs some pajama pants for himself. Sora walks down to the bathroom to change while Riku stays upstairs. After they both are in their pajamas...
Riku: Okay, which side do you want?
Sora: Well, left.
Riku: Why?
Sora: Ah, no reason. You take the right. R for right and R for Riku.
Riku: Okay.
--They go to their assigned sides. A tear goes down Sora's cheek. He tries to hide it, but Riku sees.
Riku: Okay, Sora. You've been hiding something from me for a long time now. I have a feeling that it's bothering you and that it has been bothering you.
Sora: (sniffs) No! Riku, no, I won't tell.
Riku: Why not?!
Sora: You don't want to know!!!
Riku: Tell me!
Sora: No!
Riku: Tell me!
Sora: I can't just say it, Riku! It's more than you can understand!
Riku: I want to help you! Tell me!
Sora: NO!!! And that kiss didn't help!
Riku: Don't call it that! It was just an experiment!
Sora: Fine. If that was an experiment than...this is a kiss. (grabs Riku's face and pulls it toward his-he kisses him)
Riku: (frozen) S...s...sora?
Sora: You want to know what's bothering me? There you go! I love you Riku.
Riku: As a what?
Sora: As in 'I love you'. Aishiteru! (trans.: "I love you -or- I'm in love with you")
Riku: (shocked) Sora, I don't know what to say.
Sora: Have you ever loved someone who you knew would never return that love, but you kept on loving them anyway?
Riku: I used to love Kairi. But now, I don't care too much for her.
Sora: She could have been mine, but I had to go and be like this. Now I'll be alone forever.
Riku: No. You'll find someone.
Sora: Unless that someone is you, I don't want them.
Riku: That's truly sweet, but...
Sora: I know. You aren't 'gay.'
Riku: Don't get all sad, now. Maybe if you're lucky, I'll turn out gay too.
Sora: (angrily) It's not just something you catch.
Riku: I know. I was just trying to make you feel better.
Sora: Well, it doesn't help! I'm sorry. Good night.
Riku: Night.
--They both fall asleep, Sora first, with tears down his cheeks.