1. INT - RUKA'S APARTMENT DOOR - MORNING

Ding dong! The doorbell rings. Ruka opens the door to find Mizu standing there, just as she expected. Who else would know where she’s staying at this moment?

MIZU
(cheerfully)
Good morning!

Without waiting for a response, Mizu strides inside.

2. INT - RUKA'S LIVING ROOM - MORNING

Mizu glances around the room, noticing the big framed photo and Kitsu plushie are missing from their usual spots.

MIZU
(raising an eyebrow, teasingly)
Don't you think something is missing?

RUKA
(exasperated)
You came over unannounced just to make fun of me. Right?

She crosses her arms over her chest, glaring at Mizu. Mizu grins.

MIZU
Well, I came here to take you to shopping.

RUKA
(surprised)
Shopping?

MIZU
Don’t tell me you forgot about Kitsu’s birthday party. We need outfits.

Ruka groans, clearly reluctant.

RUKA
(Complaining)
You’re still going on about that, Miss Mizu?

MIZU
Of course I am.

Mizu makes herself comfortable on the couch while speaking.

MIZU
(Cont'ed)
Come on! I’ve always wanted to do something crazy. This could even be research for a new story. Don’t you think? It's such a trending topic.

RUKA
(sighing)
You’re sacrificing my sexuality for research purposes?

Ruka receives a pointed look from Mizu.

MIZU
You are not alone in this.

MIZU
(Cont'ed)
I’m waiting. Go get dressed. Or… should I send the photos to Kitsu?

RUKA
(groaning dramatically)
You’re worse than an enemy.

With a grumbling sigh, Ruka trudges off to her bedroom to get dressed. Mizu smiles, victorious, and wanders over to the window, peering out while waiting.

Time passes. Mizu eventually turns away from the window, wandering aimlessly around the room, just as Ruka reappears, dressed and ready.

MIZU
(smirking)
Wow, that was fast.

Ruka gives her a pleading, yet annoyed look, clearly fed up. Mizu only laughs, grabbing Ruka’s wrist and pulling her towards the door.

MIZU
Should we talk about our role in the relationship?

RUKA
Yes, let's go with you are the pursuer while I don't have any interest in you.

MIZU
So that makes you the reluctant bottom while I am the willful top?

Their voices trail off as they exit the apartment, Mizu’s laughter echoing behind them as the door closes.

3. INT - INSIDE SHOPPING MALL - DAY

Ruka gazes around, her eyes wide with wonder as she takes in the stunning array of dresses.

RUKA
These dresses are so gorgeous!

MIZU
They really are. Let’s find something perfect.

They step into a nearby store, scanning the racks for dresses.

MIZU
(holding up a dress)
This one looks great!

RUKA
(frowning)
I can't believe we are going through all these expensive clothes just for a birthday party?

MIZU
(Smiles)
Well, then let's choose something we can repeat in the future.

RUKA
(Agrees)
Alright… I think this one’s pretty.

Ruka points at a dress hanging on a nearby rack.

MIZU
(shaking her head)
It doesn’t really suit either of us. Let’s grab a few and try them on in the fitting room.

Ruka nods in agreement. They select several dresses and head toward the fitting rooms.

4. INT - TRIAL ROOM - DAY

They take turns trying on the dresses, striking poses and laughing at each other’s reflections. The dresses are stunning, making it difficult to decide.

5. INT - SHOPPING MALL - DAY

Mizu and Ruka stroll through the aisles of the shopping mall, with the shopping bags.

MIZU
Now we just need accessories! Let’s check out that store over there.

6. INT - CAFE - DAY

Ruka and Mizu sit across from each other at a cozy café, sipping their drinks. Ruka seems tired but after taking a sip from her drink, her face lits up.

RUKA
Wow..This feels so good.

Suddenly, a man in a suit approaches their table.

MR SAI
Hello!

Mizu and Ruka glance up at him.

MIZU
Hello Mr Sai...Good morning!

RUKA
Hello, Mr. Sai, please have a seat.

Mr. Sai stands there, drink in hand, while Ruka gestures for him to sit, and he takes a seat.

MIZU
Well, what an unexpected meeting we have here.

MR SAI
(smiling)
Indeed. But I’m actually curious about something.

Mizu tilts her head, intrigued.

MR SAI
(continuing)
So about the documents from yesterday, Why did you send those blank papers? And Miss Ruka, you never returned. I was waiting for you.

Ruka looks at Mizu in surprise, Mizu realizing she’s been caught red handed.

RUKA
(Looking at Mizu)
Didn’t you already...?

Mizu quickly interrupts, trying to change the topic.

MIZU
You always bring up work everywhere. Come on, give us a break Mr Sai! We can talk about that later.

MR SAI
Well...

Just then, Mr. Sai’s phone rings. He checks the screen.

MR SAI
I actually have a meeting with a client in a few minutes. Excuse me.

MIZU
Sure, go ahead.

Mr. Sai stands up and walks away slightly bowing. Mizu offers an awkward smile as Ruka eyes her suspiciously.

RUKA
So? You said you already sent it to him via email.

MIZU
(panicking)
I did!

RUKA
(narrowing her eyes)
But he doesn’t seem to know that.

MIZU
I guess we have some things to clear up with him. Let’s leave it for later; I’m tired of work already. Can we not talk about this now?

Mizu shrugs off the tension, but Ruka remains unconvinced. She takes a sip of her drink, choosing to drop the subject for now.

7. EXT - ON THE ROAD - DAY

Mizu and Ruka walk side by side down the street.

MIZU
I had a lot of fun today. Thanks to you.

Ruka smiles warmly.

RUKA
Me too. It's been a while since I’ve gone shopping with someone. Or just hung out like this.

MIZU
Hm? Why not? You’re so easygoing. Don’t you have any friends?

Ruka presses her lips together, weighing her response before answering.

RUKA
Mmm... I guess not.

MIZU
It's can't be true.

RUKA
It Is true. There's nobody that relates to me.

MIZU
Maybe they are just jealous that you are so pretty and amazing.

They both laughs at this.

MIZU
Well, I can be your friend.

Ruka looks at Mizu with playful suspicion, squinting her eyes.

RUKA
I don’t want to be your friend. You already have plenty.

Mizu widens her eyes in mock offense.

MIZU
You can’t say that without knowing! Have you seen anyone visit me while you’ve been working with me?

Mizu crosses her arms, pretending to be offended.

RUKA
(laughing)
Well, Mr. Kitsu visits you. If he’s not your friend, then what is he?

They stop in their tracks as Mizu playfully taps Ruka on the head. Then, they resume walking.

RUKA
(Dramatically)
Why’d you do that?

She rubs the spot where Mizu tapped her.

MIZU
(sassily)
You deserved it.

RUKA
For asking a question? But you said you don’t have any friends. I always see you with him.

MIZU
(sighing)
Well, we both graduated together. We were classmates from high school through university. But we were both loners, so we just stuck together after bumping into each other one day.

RUKA
That's how friendship works.

MIZU
But he is boy, I'm a girl.

RUKA
(Playfully)
So you feel something for him?

MIZU
(Glaring at Ruka)
You! He won't understand what a girl feels like will he? I can't talk about dresses and heels with him and he can't talk about cars and all with me. There's no girls outing, girls sleepover, shopping sprees and people always makes assumption about us.

RUKA
That must be hard. But I can’t believe it. He seems too good to be a loner.

Mizu stops again, pretending to be offended.

MIZU
Oh, really?

Ruka chuckles.

RUKA
I mean the same goes for you.

MIZU
That doesn't sound sincere. You are just trying to control the damage.

RUKA
I am, sincere! You are so amazing, friendly, warm and .... I think you are too amazing that people are really jealous of you and might feel inferior and insecure. But they are missing out cause you are too cool to hang out with.

Ruka swears, trying to convince Mizu in believing herself.

MIZU
Really? Then why don’t you want to be my friend?

RUKA
Because You are my boss.

Ruka tilts her head, pretending to salute Mizu in a playful manner, causing Mizu to chuckle.

MIZU
Well, you’re just a temporary assistant. So I’m not fully your boss.

Ruka's smile fades as she looks down, a hint of sadness in her eyes.

RUKA
You’re right.

MIZU
Huh?

RUKA
If we’re temporary, then our friendship will be temporary too. And after that we are not even going to see each other.

MIZU
Is that why you’re sulking?

RUKA
I am not!

Mizu wraps her arm around Ruka’s shoulder in a friendly gesture.

MIZU
But then we’ll be rivals. You’ll start writing your own book, You'll probably publish it and we’ll see each other often, competing. So, I don’t think it’ll be temporary. And I can still intrude on your apartment anytime. We live just five minutes away from each other.

Ruka tries to look offended, but her smile betrays her.

MIZU
Won't you visit me?

RUKA
Can I ?

Their conversation is filled with warmth and playfulness.

They start walking again. Mizu gestures with her eyes towards her arm, offering it to Ruka.

MIZU
(gesturing)
Come on. Grab on it, if we’re friends.

Ruka grins and hooks her arm with Mizu’s. They continue talking and laughing as they walk away, their backs fading into the distance.

8. EXT - IN FRONT OF KITSU'S HOUSE - NIGHT

RUKA
I really don’t wanna go inside. There will be so many high-profile people. It makes me feel... nervous.

Mizu grabs Ruka's hand reassuringly.

MIZU
I get it. But I’m right here with you. You’ve got nothing to worry about.

RUKA
But I can’t help it.

MIZU
Eyyy..Don't be a scaredy cat. I am here.Alright, take a deep breath. Here we go.

9. INT - KITSU'S PARTY - NIGHT

The grand door swings open as Mizu and Ruka stand at the entrance. Instantly, all eyes shift towards them. The crowd murmurs in admiration—both women look stunning, leaving the room awestruck. Ruka suddenly feels the weight of everyone's gaze, making her grip on Mizu's hand tighten.