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Chapter 9 - chapter 9 In the Middle of the Garden, at Night

A Morning in the Forest

In the morning, Rehany walks through the forest with her pet cat by her side. Suddenly, something catches her eye. She walks closer and sees a beautiful peacock.

RÉHANI

> "Oh, how cute!"

Rehany picks up the peacock, her eyes wide with wonder. Just then, her pet cat suddenly transforms into a human. Startled, Rehany stares at the cat.

RÉHANI

> "I don't think this is my cat… this isn't normal, there's something else going on."

NEKOMATA

> "Okay, be quiet."

The Peacock's Human Form

The peacock also slowly transforms into a human. Their hair is long like a peacock's feathers, and they are wearing a shimmering blue dress. They look at Rehany and say softly:

PEACOCK-HUMAN

> "I want to stay with you."

Nekomata, filled with jealousy, exclaims:

> "Hmm, what a wish! Be quiet!"

YUI / YI

> "How do you know my name?"

NEKOMATA

> "Because we are not ordinary humans, we know everything."

The Blue Fox and Kim

Suddenly, the blue fox appears in human form. Kim is also arriving.

RÉHANI

> "My husband is the Vampire King!"

KIM whispers, chuckling:

> "You're a pet fox, don't chatter so much."

Everyone says their goodbyes.

KIM & RÉHANI

> "Bye, see you again."

Kim and Rehany's Intimate Moment

Kim and Rehany continue walking. Suddenly, Kim stumbles and falls hard against a tree.

RÉHANI

> "Are you clumsy, or just you?"

With red eyes, Kim says:

> "Be quiet! If you laugh again, I'll make you cry."

Rehany bursts into loud laughter.

Suddenly, Kim embraces Rehany and kisses her on the lips.

The Walk

Rehany and Kim walk through the forest. Rehany laughs and looks at Kim, and Kim smiles softly back at her. The air is gentle, and the birds' songs fill the surroundings.

Suddenly, Kim stops and looks at the flower in Rehany's hand.

KIM

> "This flower, will you keep it for me?"

Rehany laughs, a sparkle in her eyes, and holds onto the flower.

Rehany whispers softly:

> "I want nothing more than to be by your side."

Kim gently takes her hand and holds Rehany's soft hand lightly.

In the distance, Nekomata and the Nine-Tailed Fox sit on a tree, in human form. They look at each other, silently sensing each other's power.

NEKOMATA

> "See, we know everything. Nothing will harm you."

Rehany looks at them with curiosity and surprise.

Kim smiles faintly and says:

> "Be quiet, if you show so much curiosity again and laugh, I'll punish you."

A New Day

Morning arrives. The soft sunlight filters through the window curtains. Rehany is wearing a long purple dress today, her hair down. Standing in front of the mirror, she hums a soft song. Her voice echoes through the room like waves.

Kim sits at a distance, watching her silently. His eyes hold only wonder and love. It's as if nothing else exists in this world—only Rehany's song.

Rehany notices that Kim is watching her. She smiles and says—

RÉHANI

> "Why are you looking at me like that?"

KIM (softly):

> "Because your song is a blessing to me."

Rehany blushes. She turns slightly towards Kim, and Kim slowly stands up.

Kim walks closer and gently kisses her on the forehead.

KIM (whispering):

> "You sing, and I will just listen... forever."

By the Garden

The night is dim, and the surroundings are shimmering in the moonlight. Rehany and Kim are sitting a little way off when Tomita and Nekomata's argument suddenly begins.

NEKOMATA (angrily, hands clenched):

> "You always try to act like the older brother! You're not serious at all."

TOMITA (laughing, wagging his tail):

> "I'm not the older brother, I'm the powerful Nine-Tailed Fox! You're the one who always nitpicks."

Nekomata bares his teeth and climbs a wall, his eyes glowing.

NEKOMATA

> "If you mess with me one more time, I'll make you drink water!"

He actually fills his hands with water and goes to throw it.

TOMITA (laughing as he backs away):

> "Oh my! Don't cats get scared of water?"

Nekomata seethes with anger, and Tomita mischievously creates a breeze with his long tail.

Kim and Rehany watch from a distance.

RÉHANI (laughing):

> "They argue as soon as they get together."

KIM (calmly):

> "Their arguing is actually the form of their friendship."

Rehany laughs and rests her head on Kim's shoulder, as Tomita and Nekomata's argument continues behind them.

The Argument Continues

Tomita and Nekomata's argument isn't stopping. Both are now desperate to throw water at each other.

NEKOMATA (shouting):

> "If you mess with me one more time, I'll drown you in the river!"

TOMITA (laughing, wagging his tail):

> "But you'll get wet yourself! A cat and water—just the thought makes me laugh!"

Nekomata is about to pounce, but just then, a soft light descends from the sky. Yui Yi appears, surrounded by a shimmering light like a peacock's feathers.

YUI YI (in a calm yet firm voice):

> "Hey, what's going on here? Have you two started arguing again?"

Tomita quickly stands up, a mischievous smile on his face.

TOMITA

> "I didn't do anything! It's all this cat's fault."

NEKOMATA (roaring):

> "Liar! It's always this fox who causes trouble."

Yui Yi looks deeply at both of them. A shimmering blue glow is in their eyes, as if they can understand the truth.

YUI YI (smiling softly):

> "You two are truly strange. From the outside, you look like enemies, but inside... you can't live without each other."

Nekomata turns his face away and huffs, and Tomita lowers his head and laughs.

Standing at a distance, Kim and Rehany are laughing at the entire scene.

RÉHANI (laughing):

> "They will never change."

KIM (calmly):

> "Perhaps their argument is the real bond."

In the Middle of the Garden, at Night

The argument has stopped. The moonlight, like a candle's glow, is spread around them. Tomita, Nekomata, and Yui Yi are all sitting on the grass.

YUI YI (calmly):

"Why do you two always argue like this? If you could use your powers together, you could do something great."

NEKOMATA (with wide cat eyes):

> "I don't want to unite with this fox. He's always playing around."

TOMITA (laughing):

> "Hey, I just lighten the mood. Why are you always so serious?"

Nekomata turns away, but a suppressed smile appears on his lips.

YUI YI (with a mischievous smile):

> "Your arguing isn't the real thing, the truth is your hidden friendship."

TOMITA (suddenly serious):

> "Maybe you're right… But we're not ordinary creatures. Our powers and destinies are different."

NEKOMATA (in a soft voice):

> "Yes… Still, we will always be by Rehany's side. She is like family to us."

The three of them look at each other. A slight silence descends upon the air, as if an invisible pact has bound them together.

From a distance, Rehany and Kim come and stand, listening to their conversation. A small smile is on Rehany's face.

RÉHANI (softly to Kim):

> "See, no matter how much they argue, they are truly together."

KIM (smiling faintly):

> "Hmm… The real relationship is hidden within the arguments."

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