ACT II – SCENE 2
[On a cool autumn, we see the Kingdom among the colorful red and brown colored trees.]
[We see a leaf falling from a tree and gets tossed around by the breeze. It eventually lands on a marble structure that is placed in front of the Palace front door. Jack's hand brushes off the leaf, as the camera zooms out to reveal that it is a statue of Ashi in her kimono outfit, complete with an angelic smile. The statue is viewed by Jack, The Emperor, The Empress, The Girl and several others of the Kingdom and the Volunteer Army.]
[The camera pans down the statue, revealing the beautiful details of Ashi's face. The base of the memorial shows an inscription that reads, "ASHI: すべての最強の戦士", prompting "Ashi, The Strongest Warrior of All" to appear.]
[The townspeople admire the sight and slowly walk off. The Girl remains, smiling. Jack walks up and stands next to her in front of the memorial.]
The Girl: It's beautiful.
Jack: Yes.
The Girl: I miss her, dearly. I know you do, too.
Jack: It's so hard. I'm still trying to work through it.
The Girl: If you need time, my Prince, I can go.
Jack: No, please. Stay. Talking helps.
The Girl: Yes, my Prince.
[The Girl and Jack look on as the sun shines upon the memorial.]
[After a moment, The Girl speaks softly.]
The Girl: It was very brave of you to tell the people about Ashi.
Jack: I was scared, but I am so happy they responded so well.
The Girl: Scared? Were you afraid they wouldn't take it well?
Jack: I think I was more afraid of the fact that I fell in love with a demon's child.
The Girl: You didn't know, did you?
Jack: No. I didn't know she was Aku's off-spring until the very last fight.
The Girl: Oh, my. Well, it wasn't your fault that you loved her. All of the stories I've read told me that love might happen when you don't look for it.
Jack: Yes.
The Girl: And I am sure that she did not expect to fall in love with you….the very one she was to kill. It must have surprised her as much as you.
Jack: Yes. No doubt of that.
The Girl: My Prince, if I may ask something? Something deep?
Jack: Yes, of course.
The Girl: Stories have also taught me that humans cannot survive without love. It's what we live for. It's what we fight for. So, do you think that you could ever-?
[Jack suddenly looks away from The Girl, covering the pain.]
Jack: Please, no more.
[The Girl, knowing she asked too soon, gingerly approaches Jack with caution.]
The Girl: My Prince….I am so sorry.
[Jack takes a moment to process the heartfelt pain.]
Jack: I must be alone. I must go.
[Jack leaves the memorial and goes inside the Palace. The Girl looks on, concerned with a tear in her eye. She looks at the Memorial.]
[We see Ashi's memorial looking at The Girl.]
[The Girl talks softly to the memorial.]
The Girl: I am trying…