Prologue: "Warm Kitchens, Cold Shadows"
Red Eyes, White Lies
Season 3 – Chapter 3Prologue: "The Quiet Before Warmth"
Time: Early NovemberAge: Kaito and Rui are now 20. Out of school.Tone: Cozy, romantic, peaceful — but beneath it, something faint and unspoken stirs.
Scene 1 – Morning Light. A New Home.
The camera fades in through frosted windows.
Inside, a quiet house bathed in golden morning light. A clock ticks softly on the wall. Somewhere, a kettle whistles.
Rui stands in the kitchen, barefoot, hair tied messily, humming softly as she pours tea into two cups. Her baby bump is visible beneath her oversized hoodie. On the counter sits a tiny notebook, scribbled with baby names:
Dreamkono. Higoshi. Akashi. Rose."2 of me. 2 of you." – Rui (written beside them, with a small red heart)
Kaito walks in from the hallway, stretching, shirt halfway buttoned.
Kaito (teasing):
"Dreamkono, huh? Sounds like a wizard."
Rui (smirking):
"Better than what you wanted to name him last week — Blade Z Junior."
They both laugh — real laughter. The kind they've fought hard for.
Kaito walks over, wraps his arms around her from behind, resting his hands gently on her stomach.
Kaito (softly):
"They're gonna be wild."
Rui:
"They're gonna be ours."
Scene 2 – Sora and Haruki's Apartment
Cut to: Another home, a bit more modern.
Sora sits at the balcony edge, sipping black coffee, a scarf loosely wrapped around his neck. His hair's longer now. More relaxed. Watching the city wake up.
Haruki calls out from inside:
Haruki:
"I swear if you don't help me with these decorations, I'm putting glitter in your shampoo."
Sora (dryly):
"I already sparkle, thanks."
Haruki rolls her eyes but smiles as she appears with a box of fall decorations.
Haruki:
"It's almost Thanksgiving. You know Kaito's planning something, right?"
Sora:
"He always is. That idiot doesn't know how to rest."
Haruki:
"Neither do you."
They meet eyes for a second. There's warmth there. Comfort. Maybe more. But it doesn't need to be defined.
Scene 3 – Daigo's Life Now
Daigo is on the court, coaching kids in a local neighborhood. He wears a whistle and a backwards cap. His bandana is still tied on tight.
A little kid runs up to him.
Kid:
"Coach Daigo! Is it true you used to fight bad guys?"
Daigo (laughs):
"Nah. I just beat up some old friends and got lucky."
From the side, Kaito appears, holding a grocery bag.
Kaito:
"Don't downplay it. You're still the only one who can throw me ten feet across a room."
They fist bump.
Daigo:
"So. Thanksgiving?"
Kaito (smiles):
"Everyone's coming."
Scene 4 – Final Montage
Music plays: soft piano layered with warmth.
🎵 Song cue: (Like a winter memory theme)
Rui places her hands over her belly and looks out at the falling leaves.
Kaito fixes a broken chair in the backyard, laughing to himself.
Haruki decorates a tiny tree with little paper wishes.
Sora writes in a leather journal. For once, not hiding his words.
Daigo sits on his rooftop, watching the clouds, earbuds in, lost in thought.
All of them — finally at peace. Finally a family.
But the wind carries a whisper.
A subtle flicker in the frame.
Something is coming.
But for now…
They are together. And that's enough.
END OF PROLOGUE
Red Eyes, White Lies
Chapter 1: Thanksgiving Prep
Scene 1 – November Morning. Kaito & Rui's New Home.
Sunlight pours into the modern kitchen. The smell of cinnamon and pumpkin wafts through the air. Rui is bustling between counters, wearing a cozy oversized sweater. Kaito is sipping coffee while lazily scrolling through his phone.
Rui (smirking):"You better not be googling 'easy Thanksgiving recipes' again."
Kaito (grinning):"Bold of you to assume I even got that far."
Rui throws a dishtowel at him, which he catches.
Rui:"We've got family coming over. And I'm not letting you burn the turkey."
Kaito:"Relax. Worst case, we order food. Like civilized adults."
Rui (teasing):"We are adults. Which means acting responsible."
She places a hand on her stomach—she's visibly pregnant now.
Rui:"And that includes raising these little chaos goblins right."
Kaito (softly, walking over):"I'll raise them with you. No matter what."
They share a quiet moment before the doorbell rings.
Scene 2 – Entrance Hall.
Daigo bursts in, holding a bag of groceries and two boxes of soda.
Daigo:"I come bearing gifts! And… I might've dropped the cranberry sauce. But we don't need that, right?"
Haruki (behind him):"Speak for yourself. That was mine."
Sora and Shun follow behind, each dressed casually but with subtle tension between them.
Shun (grinning):"So this is what peace looks like. Kind of weird."
Sora (dryly):"Don't get used to it."
Daigo:"Alright! Everyone's here. Let's prep this feast like a real dysfunctional family."
Scene 3 – Living Room Later That Day.
The group is gathered around the fireplace. Haruki and Rui are folding napkins; Sora and Kaito are arguing over what movie to play later; Daigo's sneaking cookies.
Haruki (sighing):"This is what I missed. Just… being together."
Rui (smiling warmly):"For once, no chaos. Just us."
Shun speaks up from the couch, legs crossed, sipping soda.
Shun:"You know, I've been analyzing this dynamic. It's messy. It's unpredictable. And somehow… it works."
Sora:"That's family."
Daigo (mouth full):"Wait—did anyone thaw the turkey?"
Dead silence.
Rui:"…Kaito?"
Kaito (gulping):"...I'll go microwave it."
Everyone groans and starts laughing.
Scene 4 – Outside Their Home That Night.
The stars are out. The group is inside, warm and glowing with laughter. But just beyond the trees, a faint silhouette lingers. Watching. Unmoving.
Its breath fogs the air, then fades.
It turns, vanishes into the dark.
But not before whispering:
???:"Thanksgiving, huh… Let's see how long this peace lasts."
End of Chapter 1: Thanksgiving Prep
Chapter 2: Leftovers and Letters
Scene 1 – Morning After Thanksgiving. Kitchen Table.
The sunlight hits a pile of crumpled napkins and leftover pie tins. The kitchen is a beautiful mess.
Kaito groggily walks in, hair sticking up in all directions.
Kaito (yawning):"Okay… who left the gravy in the fridge with the cap off?"
Daigo (from living room):"Wasn't me this time. I was on dessert duty, remember?"
Haruki (sipping tea):"That doesn't absolve you from everything else you ruined."
Shun (appearing from hallway, hoodie wrinkled):"Technically, none of us cleaned up. So… group effort failure."
Rui waddles in, hands resting on her pregnant belly.
Rui:"You're all on cleanup duty. No arguments. Kaito, start with the table."
Kaito (mock-offended):"I'm the husband, not a dishwasher."
Rui (smirking):"You're lucky you're cute."
Kaito salutes and grabs a sponge.
Scene 2 – Sora's Room.
Sora opens his drawer and pulls out a thin, sealed envelope. His fingers tremble slightly as he opens it.
Inside: a letter. Typed. Anonymous.
"The cycle doesn't end with him.You've seen the signs, haven't you?Come alone to the old metro station. Midnight.Bring no one. Or you'll regret it."
He folds the letter. Sighs.
Sora (muttering):"I thought we were done with this."
Shun knocks on the door, walking in.
Shun:"Yo. Everything good?"
Sora slips the letter into his jacket.
Sora (calmly):"Yeah. Just tired."
Shun (narrowing eyes):"…Alright. But if something's off, you tell me."
Sora (softly):"Would you believe me if I did?"
Shun:"I would. I've seen the worst. I can handle more."
Scene 3 – Rooftop That Evening.
Haruki and Rui sit on the rooftop benches wrapped in blankets, sipping warm cider. City lights blink below.
Haruki:"I sometimes wonder what it would've been like… if the past hadn't been so messy."
Rui:"We wouldn't be here. That's for sure."
Haruki:"You think… people like us deserve peace?"
Rui:"I think we fought hard enough to earn it."
She glances at the stars, then down at her stomach.
Rui (smiling):"For them, I'll protect this peace with everything."
Haruki (softly):"We all will."
Scene 4 – Kaito & Daigo – Backyard.
The boys are setting up lights for the upcoming winter.
Daigo (wrestling with tangled cords):"Why do lights always tie themselves in knots?! Is it a conspiracy?"
Kaito (chuckling):"Pretty sure it's just karma for all your bad jokes."
Daigo (grinning):"I make your life more fun. Admit it."
Kaito:"Wouldn't trade you, man."
They both pause, looking up at the sky as snow starts to gently fall.
Kaito:"Daigo… I know we joke around a lot, but thanks. For sticking through all of it."
Daigo (quietly):"Always, bro. You're family."
Scene 5 – That Night. Metro Station.
Fog curls through the rails. Sora steps into the dark station alone. The echoes of his steps bounce off the metal.
He waits. Silence.
Then—
Voice (female, distorted):"You shouldn't have come alone."
Sora turns sharply. A figure steps out of the shadows.
Kaiya. Red scarf. Cold eyes.
Kaiya:"There's more coming. And they're not like him. They don't want attention. They want extinction."
Sora's fists clench.
Sora:"Then why warn me?"
Kaiya:"Because you're the only one smart enough to figure it out… and stupid enough to walk in anyway."
He stares at her. She starts walking away.
Kaiya (without turning):"Tell them nothing. Not yet. You'll know when it's time."
Final Scene – Back Home.
Rui and Kaito are cuddled in bed. A soft breeze from the cracked window stirs the curtains.
Rui (whispering):"Goodnight, Kaito."
Kaito (smiling):"Goodnight, my love."
As they drift off, we pan to a flickering streetlight outside.
A figure passes beneath it. Watching. Waiting.
And gone.
End of Chapter 2: Leftovers and Letters
Season 3 – Episode 3Title: "Sunlight Through the Fog"
Scene 1 – Morning, Sora's Balcony
Sora leans against the rail, sipping a lukewarm coffee. His red scarf flutters in the breeze. The city is quiet — not silent, but holding its breath.
Shun walks out beside him, hoodie half-zipped, yawning.
Sora:"You always this slow in the morning?"
Shun (grumbling):"Only when I'm forced to be civil."
They both stare into the city skyline.
Sora (quiet):"…Feels weird. Like the world's preparing for something again."
Shun:"Let it prepare. We're not who we were before."
Scene 2 – Kaito and Rui's Apartment
Kaito helps Rui ease into the couch, handing her a smoothie and massaging her shoulders gently.
Rui:"Kaito, I'm fine. I'm not gonna break."
Kaito (softly):"Still. You're carrying four of them in there… I'd carry you if I could."
Rui (teasing):"Then start with laundry, Mr. Hero."
They share a quiet laugh.
Rui (gazing out the window):"What do you think they'll be like?"
Kaito (grinning):"Dreamkono will be the dramatic one. Higoshi the genius. Rose the rebel. Akashi… the sweetheart."
Rui (smiling):"We don't even know if that's how they'll turn out."
Kaito (putting a hand over hers):"No… but we'll raise them to be kind. Brave. Better than us."
Scene 3 – Shun's House (Later That Day)
Everyone's over at Shun's place — cozy and minimalistic, the kind of house that doesn't expect visitors. Haruki brings homemade onigiri. Daigo lugs in a giant bean bag chair.
Shun groans.
Shun:"Daigo, why do you always bring that thing?"
Daigo (grinning):"Because, brother… comfort is universal."
As everyone settles, Shun sits back, eyes scanning the room.
Shun:"You know… I used to think I'd never get this."
Kaito:"Get what?"
Shun:"Peace. Friends. A family that didn't fall apart."
Sora:"You think this is peace?"
Shun (serious):"No. But it's a break. And I'll protect it."
Scene 4 – Daigo and Haruki on the Rooftop
Haruki leans on the ledge. Daigo sits nearby, pretending to watch birds — but glancing at her every five seconds.
Daigo:"So…"
Haruki:"Yeah?"
Daigo:"Do you… ever think about what comes next?"
Haruki:"Like after all this?"
Daigo:"No. Like… after us. If there is an us."
She pauses, heart quickening.
Haruki (softly):"I do. Sometimes."
Daigo (grinning nervously):"Good. Because I think about it a lot."
She smiles.
Scene 5 – Sunset, On the Way Home
Everyone's walking down the road toward the station. Orange skies stretch out over them. Leaves fall. The air smells of roasted chestnuts from a stand nearby.
Shun slows down.
Shun:"…Guys."
Everyone turns.
Shun:"I know I don't always show it. But I care about all of you. You helped me stop being a weapon."
Kaito (grinning):"Now you're just a socially awkward demigod."
Shun (snorting):"Exactly."
Haruki:"And we'll be here. When the next storm hits."
Sora (muttering):"Let's just hope it doesn't come too soon."
Final Scene – At Night, Kaito and Rui's Bedroom
Kaito lays behind Rui, hand gently resting on her stomach. They say nothing for a moment.
Kaito:"You ready?"
Rui:"Scared. But ready."
Kaito:"We'll do this together. No matter what."
She closes her eyes.And for now, the night stays quiet.
END OF EPISODE 3
Season 3 – Episode 4Title: "Breakfast, Fights, and Future Names"
Scene 1 – Morning, Kaito and Rui's Apartment
The camera opens with the soft glow of morning sunlight bleeding through half-drawn curtains. Kaito's hair is a mess as he sleepwalks into the kitchen in just a hoodie and sweatpants.
Rui is already up, flipping pancakes in a pink apron with her long blue hair tied up. She hums a lullaby, and for once, the air feels normal.
Rui (smiling):"Good morning, sleepy."
Kaito (yawning):"Morning, chef. What's the occasion?"
Rui:"No occasion. Just wanted to cook before everything changes."
Kaito (curious):"...You mean the babies?"
She nods, placing a hand on her belly. He walks over and kisses her forehead.
Kaito:"Soon. Real soon."
Scene 2 – Later That Day, Park Picnic
Everyone's gathered at the park — Daigo's got his mini grill, Haruki's setting the blankets, Sora is messing with a frisbee, and Shun is pacing around like he's hiding something.
Kaito:"Alright, what's with the mystery face, Shun?"
Shun (smirking):"Okay, okay, guys… guess what?"
Everyone:"What?"
Shun:"I got a girlfriend."
Silence.
Kaito (playfully squinting):"Lil bro, you sure? Or are we lying to the family now?"
Daigo (laughing hard):"LOOOOL! Try not to laugh challenge failed. YOU'RE GOING TO HELL, SHUN!"
Sora (smirking):"Pretty sure Shun's too smart to use AI… right?"
Shun (grinning):"Daigo, don't make me expose your little secret."
Daigo:"You don't even kno—"
Shun (loud):"YOU LIKE THE ONE AND ONLY HARUKI. I overheard you saying you wanted to be with her before Rui and Kaito even got together."
Everyone turns to Daigo.
Everyone:"DAIGO???"
Kaito (mock serious):"Seriously, man? What are we DOING?"
Scene 3 – Later, Walking Trail
The group walks along a trail near the woods after lunch. Autumn leaves crunch under their feet. Haruki breaks the silence.
Haruki (quietly):"So… it's true. Daigo confessed to me a while ago."
Everyone slows down.
Haruki (nervous):"I've given it a lot of thought. I just… I'm scared. That he'll leave me, or change. That's what guys do sometimes. And I don't know if I can handle that again."
Rui reaches for her hand. Sora nods calmly.
Shun:"You're not wrong to think that. But I know Daigo. He may be goofy… but he's real when it counts."
Suddenly, Daigo walks forward.
Daigo (serious for once):"Haruki. I'm sorry if I ever made you feel rushed. But I mean it. I love you. And if you need time, I'll wait. Forever if I have to."
Everyone is silent. Even the wind quiets for a moment.
Haruki looks down… then nods.
Scene 4 – Evening, Rooftop
The sun sets over the city. Kaito and Rui sit close together under a blanket. No teasing. Just peace.
Kaito (quiet):"You okay?"
Rui:"Yeah… just thinking about how fast everything's changing. You, me… the babies."
Kaito:"I'll protect them. You know that, right?"
She leans into him.
Rui:"I know."
Scene 5 – Sora and Shun Walking Home
They stroll down a quiet street. Leaves fall around them. The city's calm — but something buzzes in the background. Not threat… anticipation.
Sora:"Everything feels too quiet."
Shun:"It's called peace, Sora."
Sora (half-smiling):"You really think it'll last?"
Shun:"For now, yeah. But if something comes… I'll fight it. With all I have."
Sora:"…Then I'll be beside you."
They fist-bump.
Final Scene – Nighttime
The moon shines on the quiet city. Kaito and Rui are asleep, curled together. Haruki lies awake, clutching her pillow.
In a distant room, Shun stares out the window.
Something's out there.
Not yet striking.But watching.
And the light in Shun's eyes… isn't fear.
It's fire.
END OF EPISODE 4
Season 3 – Episode 5: "The One and Only Cal"
Scene 1 – The Hospital Rush
Kaito races through the hallway, his coat flapping wildly behind him. Snow is falling outside. Shun, Sora, Daigo, and Haruki sprint behind him.
Kaito (panting):"She's early! She wasn't supposed to give birth until next week!"
Daigo:"Well babies don't use calendars!"
Haruki (genuinely anxious):"Is she okay?!"
They all burst into the maternity ward. A nurse blocks the door with a calm smile.
Nurse:"She's doing great. Twins coming first."
The group freezes.
Shun:"Wait… twins?"
Sora:"I thought it was four…"
Kaito (stunned):"It is four."
Everyone simultaneously:
Everyone:"FOUR?!"
Scene 2 – The Miracle Moment
Inside the room, Rui lies in bed, sweaty but smiling through the pain. Kaito rushes to her side, immediately grabbing her hand.
Kaito (emotional):"I'm here, I'm here…"
Rui (weak smile):"Of course you are… You always come running."
The doctor calls out:
Doctor:"Alright, baby number one is almost here—"
Moments later, Dreamkono is born.
Then Higoshi.
Then Akashi.
Then finally, Rose.
As the babies are wrapped up and shown to Rui and Kaito, their eyes well up.
Rui (tears in her eyes):"We did it…"
Kaito:"No… You did it. You're incredible, Rui."
She reaches out, and he kisses her forehead.
Scene 3 – The Waiting Room Chaos
Outside, the squad waits.
Shun:"Guys. Guess what."
Daigo:"Oh no."
Shun (smug):"I FINALLY got a girlfriend. Are y'all proud?"
Kaito (arms crossed):"I know you're my little bro and all… but why are we lying to family now?"
Daigo (laughing):"LOOOOL. TRY NOT TO LAUGH. YOU GO TO HELL, SHUN."
Sora (calmly):"I'm pretty sure Shun's too smart to be using AI. Think smarter."
Shun:"Daigo, don't make me expose your secret."
Daigo (mocking):"You don't even kno—"
Shun (interrupting):"You like the one and only Haruki. I overheard your convo saying you wanted to be with her before Kaito and Rui even got together."
EVERYONE:"WAIT WHAT?!"
Kaito:"YEAH SERIOUSLY MAN WHAT ARE WE DOING??"
Daigo tries to hide behind a vending machine.
Scene 4 – Haruki's Truth
Later, Haruki pulls Shun, Sora, Rui, and Kaito aside.
Haruki:"So… yeah. What Shun said is true. Daigo did confess to me."
Everyone is quiet.
Haruki (continuing):"But… I'm scared. What if I say yes, and he leaves me like nothing ever mattered?"
Rui:"He won't. But if you don't try, you'll never know."
A beat.
Haruki:"Okay… but just promise me you guys won't tell him I'm scared."
Everyone nods.
Scene 5 – Sora's Reveal
Later, in the hospital hallway, Sora stands leaning on a vending machine. Cal Tachibana walks up.
She has vibrant red hair, matching eyes, and a soft sarcastic tone.
Cal:"You never text back. You ghost better than my ex."
Sora (grinning):"I was waiting for the perfect moment."
Cal:"And this is it? Next to a soda machine?"
Sora:"You're still here. So I must be doing something right."
He doesn't kiss her. But he takes her hand.
Sora (to himself):"Maybe this time… I won't mess it up."
Final Scene – Room of Four
Back in Rui's room, the whole group surrounds the four newborns, each person holding one.
Daigo (holding Dreamkono):"Wait... which one is this?"
Kaito:"That's Dreamkono. The one that'll have your attitude if we're not careful."
Rui (holding Rose):"Akashi and Higoshi are already fighting in their sleep…"
Haruki:"And Rose? She's literally staring at all of us like she already knows we're all insane."
Everyone laughs. The night ends with soft laughter, soft snow, and the start of a new family.
End of Episode 5 – "The One and Only Cal"
Season 3 – Episode 6 Title: "A Home Built on Hope"
Scene 1 – Morning at the Hospital
The room is quiet except for the soft hum of the baby monitors. Rui rests with the newborns in her arms — Rose and Dreamkono snuggled on one side, Akashi and Higoshi on the other. Kaito sits beside her, half-asleep, eyes locked on their kids like they're made of starlight.
Kaito (whispering):"They're really here, huh…"
Rui (smiling softly):"Yeah. And they're perfect."
Kaito:"I'm never letting anything touch them. Ever."
Rui:"You'll try. That's what matters."
Scene 2 – Downstairs, the Waiting Room
Shun leans back in his chair with his arms crossed, hoodie down for once. Sora flips through a magazine, uninterested. Haruki sleeps with her head on Daigo's shoulder — he's frozen, not even blinking.
Shun:"Can't believe you didn't move for two hours."
Daigo (whispering, proud):"I would've held her up forever if I had to."
Sora raises an eyebrow.
Sora:"You're surprisingly loyal for a guy who once cried because a vending machine took your money."
Daigo:"Listen, that was a rough night, okay?"
Suddenly, a nurse walks out.
Nurse:"You can see them now."
They all rush up like kids hearing recess.
Scene 3 – Inside Rui & Kaito's Room
Everyone steps in — eyes wide at the sight of the sleeping babies.
Shun (quietly):"Whoa…"
Haruki:"They're so small…"
Sora:"And they're gonna grow up in a world we made safe."
Kaito (smirking):"You better help keep it that way."
Daigo (pointing):"Which one is Dreamkono again?"
Rui:"Middle-left."
Daigo (smiling):"He's gonna be a menace. I can tell."
Shun:"I already like the quiet one."
Rui:"That's Rose. But don't let her fool you."
Scene 4 – Later That Night, Rooftop of the Hospital
Kaito and Sora stand outside under the stars, looking down at the glowing city.
Sora:"You think it's really over?"
Kaito (quiet):"I want to believe that."
Sora:"...But?"
Kaito:"There's a storm I feel in my gut. I don't think it's done with us yet."
Sora:"Then we keep moving. That's all we've ever done."
Kaito (nodding):"Right. For them."
They both glance up — like they're daring the night to come.
Scene 5 – Late Night, Shun's Perspective
Shun lays in bed, lights off, hoodie still on. His phone screen glows.
A photo of the babies. A quiet smile.
Then — his screen flickers. A static noise for just a second. Gone.
Shun sits up.
Shun (muttering):"…I know you're watching. But you're not ready for me."
He closes his eyes.
Shun (whispers):"This time, we fight on our terms."
Final Scene – Next Morning, Sora's Apartment
Sora stands by the window, cup of tea in hand. Behind him, someone knocks.
He opens it — it's Cal Tachibana.
Cal (grinning):"You forgot to walk me to the station yesterday."
Sora:"You're early."
Cal:"You're late. And I brought breakfast."
She walks in like she owns the place.Sora watches her, the faintest smile creeping onto his lips.
Sora (to himself):"…Maybe peace isn't so bad."
END OF EPISODE 6
Season 3 – Episode 7 Title: "Quiet Before the Flame"
Scene 1 – Kaito & Rui's Home, Morning
Sunlight pours into the living room. Rose and Dreamkono are asleep in their shared crib while Higoshi and Akashi giggle in Rui's arms.
Kaito walks in with messy hair, holding two mugs of hot cocoa.
Kaito:"You ever think we're too lucky right now?"
Rui (grinning):"You paranoid again?"
Kaito (teasing):"Maybe. Or maybe I just love having you and the kids too much."
Rui:"Then keep loving us, daddy."
She leans in for a kiss. They cuddle on the couch as soft music plays.
Scene 2 – Park Bench, Afternoon
Shun, Sora, Daigo, and Haruki gather in their usual hangout spot. Cal shows up, tossing a bag of snacks at Sora.
Cal:"Who even eats plain chips?"
Sora:"People with taste."
Shun:"Guys, I got something to say."
Everyone looks at him.
Shun (big grin):"I finally got a girlfriend."
Haruki:"Wait, what?!"
Kaito (off-screen, walking in):"Shun, I know you're my little bro and all… but why are we lying to family?"
Daigo (laughing):"LOOOOL. TRY NOT TO LAUGH. YOU GO TO HELL, SHUN."
Sora (dryly):"I'm pretty sure Shun's too smart to use AI to make a girlfriend, guys. Think smarter."
Shun (smirking):"Daigo, don't make me expose your secret."
Daigo:"You don't even kn—"
Shun (cutting in):"You like the one and only Haruki. I overheard you talking about how you wanted to be with her before Kaito and Rui even got together."
The group falls silent. All eyes on Daigo.
Everyone (in unison):"YOU NEVER TOLD US??"
Kaito:"Yeah seriously man, WHAT ARE WE DOING??"
Daigo (blushing):"Ok first of all, y'all don't need to shout—"
Scene 3 – A Quiet Talk: Haruki's Perspective
That night, Haruki sits with Rui, Sora, and Kaito, talking softly while the babies sleep.
Haruki (nervous):"So… I know what Shun said was a lot, and it's true. Daigo did confess to me…"
She looks down.
Haruki (conflicted):"I've thought about it a lot. And I don't know if he's the one for me. What if he leaves me someday? I've seen how love falls apart."
Rui (gently):"Then you make sure it doesn't. That's all love is — effort. Not perfection."
Sora:"Also, Daigo's too loyal to leave a lunchbox behind. You think he's walking away from you?"
Kaito:"If he ever hurts you, I'll handle him."
Haruki laughs a little.
Haruki:"You guys really think it could work?"
Shun (stepping in):"I mean, he's goofy, emotional, stubborn… but he's real. I think he loves you."
Scene 4 – Rooftop Moment
Later, Daigo nervously approaches Haruki on the rooftop under the stars.
Daigo:"Well… Haruki. Did you give it a lot of thought? I'm sorry if I'm rushing, but I meant it. I love you. And I'll prove it to you if you let me. I won't walk away."
Behind them — Kaito, Rui, Shun, and Sora quietly watch from the stairwell.
Haruki (softly):"I'm scared, Daigo. But… maybe it's okay to try."
She hugs him.
Kaito whispers.
Kaito:"…They really are growing up."
Scene 5 – Final Scene: Shadows Linger
Elsewhere — the wind howls over a cliffside.
A man in a long coat stares down at a photo — it's of Kaito, Rui, and the kids. Crumpled, but intact.
??? (low voice):"They've forgotten. That's good."
He walks into the darkness, disappearing. The screen flickers… for a moment… the sound of static.
Then — silence.
END OF EPISODE 7
Season 3 – Episode 8 Title: "A Family Christmas"
Scene 1 – Morning at the Kisaragi Residence
The scent of gingerbread fills the air. Rui, wearing an oversized holiday sweater, is carrying Rose in one arm while directing Kaito with the other.
Rui:"No, no! The tree doesn't go in the corner — that's where we're putting the kids' handprint board!"
Kaito (balancing Dreamkono on his shoulders):"How many decorations do we even have?! This looks like Santa exploded in here!"
Rui (smiling):"Exactly the vibe I was going for."
Sora enters holding boxes of ornaments, followed by Daigo, Haruki, and Shun carrying bags of snacks and wrapped gifts.
Shun:"This better be the coziest Christmas of our lives."
Sora (grinning):"I brought the red glitter star… and yes, I'm putting it on top. Deal with it."
Daigo:"I call dibs on taste-testing the cookies."
Haruki (playfully):"You already ate five."
Scene 2 – Decorating Together
The group works together on decorating. The twins crawl around with glitter in their hair. Higoshi tries to eat a pine cone.
Rui laughs, catching Kaito pulling out mistletoe.
Kaito (smirking):"Holiday rules apply."
Rui (blushing):"Don't use the kids as cover again—"
Kaito kisses her softly. Shun throws tinsel at them.
Shun:"Lovebirds! We get it!"
Haruki leans against the couch, watching Daigo gently tie a ribbon in Akashi's hair.
Haruki (quietly):"…You're good with them."
Daigo:"They make it easy to be soft."
Scene 3 – Fireplace Talks
Later that evening, the group sits around the fireplace, hot drinks in hand.
Sora:"You know… we made it. For now."
Kaito (reflective):"Peace isn't the absence of problems. It's having people who stay when they come."
Rui:"And we're staying. All of us."
Shun looks at his hot cocoa, swirling it quietly. A flash of unease crosses his face — but he hides it.
Shun (half-smile):"I'm glad we're all here. Like this."
Outside, snow begins to fall.
Scene 4 – Cal's Christmas Visit
The doorbell rings.
Sora (opening it):"…Cal?"
Cal Tachibana enters with a small gift box and a nervous smile.
Cal:"You said I could stop by… I brought something for the kids."
Rui (surprised but kind):"You're always welcome."
Cal kneels beside the kids, handing them stuffed plushies shaped like dragons.
Daigo (muttering):"Great. Now she's even cooler than me."
Sora (smirking):"She always was."
Haruki notices the way Cal and Sora glance at each other, and raises an eyebrow.
Scene 5 – Midnight Conversation
Late at night, Kaito and Rui sit beneath the lit tree, all the kids asleep upstairs.
Rui (softly):"This feels unreal sometimes. Like we're dreaming too loud."
Kaito pulls her close.
Kaito:"If it is, I don't want to wake up. We've been through too much to not deserve this."
Rui (smiling faintly):"…Even if something tries to take it again?"
Kaito (serious now):"I'll fight anything that dares to touch our family. Even fate."
They hold each other in silence. The wind whistles outside.
Final Scene – Elsewhere…
Somewhere in an abandoned lab, flickering monitors light up.
We hear a voice — low, calm, calculating.
???:"They're not hiding. They've just gotten comfortable."
Footsteps approach the screen.
New Voice (female):"And comfort makes them predictable."
The screen glitches.
The face of Kaiya, half-shadowed, appears.
Kaiya (coldly):"Tomorrow… we begin."
END OF EPISODE 8
Season 3 – Episode 9 Title: "The Day Peace Cracked"
Scene 1 – The Calm Before
The morning sun glistens across the snow-covered rooftops.
Inside the Kisaragi household, the family is gathered around the breakfast table. Pancakes are stacked high. Kids are laughing. Sora is arguing with Daigo over who made the better eggs. Haruki is helping Rui clean up milk spills from Akashi and Dreamkono.
Kaito (leaning back in chair):"This is probably the most peace we've had in months."
Rui (smiling):"Let's keep it that way."
Suddenly—a loud BOOM shakes the house.
Plates rattle. Kids scream. Smoke begins rising from the front yard.
Sora (rushing to the window):"...What the hell?!"
Outside: a SWAT-like unit in dark tactical gear floods their street. No insignias. No announcements.
Kaito (grabbing Durandal):"Everyone—get the kids upstairs. Now."
Scene 2 – Chaos at the Door
The front door is blown open.
Shun is the first to engage — his airstep technique launches him into the hallway, knocking back three soldiers with invisible force.
Shun (furious):"You think you can just break into our home?!"
Sora grabs Rui's hand and rushes her toward the back, shielding her with his own body.
Daigo (to Haruki, trembling):"Take the kids. Go through the garage—GO!"
Haruki (to the twins):"Don't stop running until I say."
Kaito steps into the open entryway, eyes blazing, sword drawn.
Kaito (growling):"Who sent you?!"
No response.
A masked figure in silver body armor steps through the smoke. Their voice is distorted and calm.
Stranger:"We're not here for all of you. Just the heart."
Kaito's blood runs cold.
Scene 3 – The Fight for Rui
As masked enemies try to flank, Rui suddenly grips her chest, gasping.
Rui:"Kaito… something's wrong… I can't breathe."
Her eyes flicker — as if something is trying to control her.
Kaito (rushing to her side):"Rui! Stay with me — don't let it in!"
Sora (snapping):"They're not trying to take her physically — they're attacking her soul."
Shun activates his dominating aura. A violent wind pulses out from him, throwing furniture and enemies across the house.
Shun (shouting):"SORA—ON ME. NOW!"
They both launch toward the intruders. Their powers combine — wind distortion from Shun, precision pressure blasts from Sora — tearing apart the front line.
But Rui collapses, her breathing shallow.
Kaito (screaming):"SOMEONE HELP HER!"
Scene 4 – Backline Panic
Daigo, holding a baseball bat, is the last to exit the house through the garage, shielding Haruki and the children.
Daigo (angry and scared):"This was supposed to be over! Who are these people?!"
Haruki (gripping his arm):"Daigo, calm down — you'll scare the kids."
Dreamkono:"Is mommy gonna die?"
Daigo (choking up):"No. No one's dying today. Not again."
Haruki turns to face him, eyes locked.
Haruki (whispering):"You said you'd protect us. This is your chance."
Daigo nods and readies himself.
Scene 5 – The Obsession Unfolds
Inside the now-shattered living room, the masked figure steps closer to the unconscious Rui.
Masked Figure:"She belongs to him. She always did."
Kaito (lunges):"NO. SHE'S MINE!"
He clashes with the masked figure, swords sparking, each strike heavier than the last.
Sora (watching in disbelief):"This isn't just an attack… it's personal."
Shun (gritting teeth):"Obsession. It's the same sickness that corrupted Ashiro. It's just wearing a new face."
As Kaito finally knocks off the figure's mask — a young man's twisted face is revealed, eyes red, but not naturally.
A voice plays over a hidden earpiece in the enemy's ear.
Distorted Voice:"Kill the heart. Break the blade."
The attacker detonates a smoke bomb — vanishing.
Scene 6 – Aftermath
The attackers are gone. The house is nearly destroyed.
Rui is unconscious but alive. Kaito carries her gently to the couch, holding her like she's glass.
Kaito (whispers):"You're safe… you're safe…"
Sora (angrily):"We need to figure out who the hell is behind this. And why they want her."
Shun (low voice):"It's more than obsession. It's something ancient. Twisted."
Daigo enters, out of breath.
Daigo:"...They're gone. The kids are safe."
Silence.
Haruki (quietly):"Then what now?"
Final Scene – Kaiya Watches
Far away, Kaiya watches the footage from a black screen. She presses pause just as Kaito yells Rui's name.
Her face is blank. Cold.
Kaiya (to herself):"Phase Zero was a distraction. This? This is the real beginning."
She turns to someone behind her — we don't see their face, only their silhouette in the dark.
Kaiya:"Send in the Others."
UNKNOWN VOICE:"Yes, Lady Kaiya."
END OF EPISODE 9
Season 3 – Episode 10 Title: "When the Heart Breaks, the World Trembles"
Scene 1 – Hospital Room
Rui lies unconscious in a dimly lit hospital room. Monitors beep steadily. Kaito sits beside her, holding her hand tightly.
Kaito (thinking):"She's always been the strongest… even stronger than me."
The door opens. Shun steps in, bruised and silent.
Shun:"No movement from them in 12 hours. But we both know that's not good."
Kaito (not turning):"They said she was the heart. So if she breaks…"
Shun finishes his sentence.
Shun:"…everything else crumbles."
Scene 2 – Outside the Hospital
Daigo, Haruki, Sora, and the kids are seated on benches under cold gray skies.
Haruki:"Why did they want Rui? They didn't even touch the rest of us."
Sora (arms crossed):"Because Rui isn't just Rui anymore. She's the anchor that holds Kaito together. Break her, and you break him."
Daigo (stressed):"Well, good luck with that. Kaito's stubborn. And dangerous."
Haruki (smirking slightly):"Yeah. And in love."
Suddenly, all their phones buzz at once. The same unknown number.
Message:
"The next time we strike, it won't be your home we visit. It'll be your graves."
Scene 3 – Shun's Power Awakens
Back in the hospital, the building begins to rumble.
The hallway lights flicker. A thick, black mist creeps in from under the doors.
Nurse (screaming down the hall):"What is that?! Someone help!"
Kaito instinctively draws Durandal. Shun clenches his fists.
Kaito:"They're here again—"
But Shun steps forward.
Shun (quietly):"No. They want her. They'll have to go through me."
His aura begins to pulse. Stronger than ever.
The walls begin to shake — glass shatters.
Shun (low):"Get ready to meet the one I keep locked inside."
Suddenly — his entire body erupts in energy. Wind coils, dense and spiraling. His dominating aura activates, blowing open all nearby doors.
The mist begins to retreat.
Sora (entering, stunned):"Shun?! What… what are you?"
Shun (voice distorted by pressure):"A guardian. Not by birth. By choice."
Scene 4 – Rui Awakens
In the chaos — Rui's eyes slowly open. She sees the glow from Shun's body and hears Kaito calling her name.
Rui (weakly):"Kaito…?"
Kaito (rushing to her):"Rui! Don't talk — just rest. You're safe."
Rui (clutching his shirt):"No one is safe until we finish this."
She looks up, now clearer.
Rui:"I saw them. In the dark. They were trying to twist my memories… They showed me Ashiro again. And then… worse."
Kaito tenses. Rui grips his hand.
Rui:"But I didn't break. I remembered who I am. I remembered us."
A tear slips down her cheek.Kaito kisses her forehead.
Kaito:"Then we're not losing today."
Scene 5 – The Others Strike
Suddenly — alarms blare through the hospital.
Announcement:
"Code Black. Unauthorized breach in lower floors."
Haruki (from her phone):"There's movement—Sora, they're back. Worse this time. I see three, no, four heat signatures moving toward us."
Sora (already running):"Let's finish this."
He and Daigo rush into the halls.
Sora (to Daigo):"Whatever happens — protect Haruki and the kids."
Daigo (tightens fists):"This is for Rui."
The Others arrive — not masked anymore. Pale skin, unblinking eyes, moving like puppets.
Their leader steps forward — a girl with long jet-black hair and void-colored eyes.
Unknown Girl:"I'm not here to kill you. Not yet."
Kaito (stepping forward):"Then leave."
Girl:"I came to deliver a message. The Heart can't exist outside the Chain. Rui is breaking laws that were set long before you were born."
Shun (glowing behind her):"Then maybe those laws were made to be shattered."
She glares at him.
Unknown Girl:"Tell Kaiya we warned you. The next time… we don't talk."
They vanish in smoke — leaving only a mark scorched into the floor.
A symbol: a shattered red eye.
Scene 6 – Aftermath
Later that evening, the group regathers at the house. Rui is resting on the couch with the kids nearby.
Haruki (holding Rose):"I thought this season would be happy."
Kaito (quietly):"Happiness is earned. And we're not done earning it."
Shun (standing outside alone):"Something's wrong… My power didn't scare her."
Sora (joining him):"She didn't flinch. Almost like she knew what you could do."
Shun clenches his jaw.
Shun:"This isn't just obsession. It's fate twisting itself."
Final Scene – Rui and Kaito
As night falls, Kaito climbs into bed beside Rui, who's now fully awake.
Rui (softly):"They're not stopping."
Kaito (holding her close):"They won't break us. Not now. Not ever."
Rui (closing her eyes):"Then hold me. Like it's the last time."
Kaito does.
But outside their home, unseen by them — Kaiya's soldiers regroup.
One of them speaks into a communicator.
Soldier:"They're stronger than we thought."
Unknown Voice:"Then we burn their strength down… piece by piece."
END OF EPISODE 10
Season 3 – Episode 11 Title: "The Last Light We Carry"
Scene 1 – A Storm, Uninvited
Midnight.
Thunder rumbles outside the house as the family sleeps. The camera pans through the quiet halls… until a window silently slides open.
The Others are already inside.
Suddenly—Shun's eyes snap open from his sleep on the couch. He's already standing before his feet touch the floor.
Shun (under breath):"They're here."
A glowing sigil erupts from his chest — his Dominating Aura activating on instinct. It shatters the front hallway with sheer pressure.
Daigo bursts from a side room, hair wild. Haruki grabs the twins. Sora throws a coat on Rui, who is already holding Dreamkono.
Kaito appears last, his eyes glowing red from rage. Durandal in hand.
Scene 2 – Final Strike
The living room explodes in energy as the lead attacker — the Void-Eyed Girl — steps forward.
Void-Eyed Girl:"Time to take back what the world tried to erase."
Rui (calmly):"You want me. But I'm not running."
Rui steps forward, glowing — her energy pulsing like a heartbeat.
Kaito (to the Others):"If any of you touch her, you don't get to leave."
Void-Eyed Girl (smiling):"Then let's see if your heart protects you now."
The battle begins.
Shun and Sora launch forward — a beautiful double team of wind and vanish-style strikes.
Daigo throws himself into danger to protect Haruki — punching through an attacker's mask.
Kaito locks blades with the girl, their powers warping the ground around them.
Shun (shouting):"Now, Rui! You're the only one who can stop this!"
Rui steps forward, eyes glowing with pure light.
Scene 3 – The Power of the Heart
Flashbacks flicker across Rui's mind — Kaito's first smile, their kiss in the rain, the moment she held their children.
Rui (voice trembling):"You tried to break me… but love rebuilt me."
Her body erupts in a light pulse — burning through the Void corruption. All the Others freeze.
Sora (shocked):"She's cleansing them…"
Void-Eyed Girl (screaming):"STOP!"
Rui turns to her.
Rui (with love and rage):"You were never after me. You were after hope. And that's why you lost."
She walks into the blast and embraces the girl — light swallowing the room in silence.
Scene 4 – The Price of Peace
Shun collapses to his knees. His aura fades. He coughs — energy drained.
Shun (barely breathing):"That's… all I've got."
Sora (catching him):"Hey. You still with me?"
Shun (weak smile):"Barely. But I'm not going anywhere."
Kaito slumps down beside Rui, covered in wounds. His hand trembles.
Kaito (softly):"Rui…"
Rui:"I'm here."
He smiles. Then… collapses in her arms.
Scene 5 – Hospital
Morning. Rui sits beside Kaito, who lies unconscious. The kids sleep nearby. Everyone is safe… but bruised.
Haruki (to Rui):"We won, right?"
Rui:"Yeah… but at a cost."
She leans down and kisses Kaito's forehead.
Rui (whispers):"I love you. I always will."
Kaito stirs… opens his eyes slightly.
Kaito (weakly):"I'll protect our babies no matter what… and we'll watch them grow up… together. I promise…"
He smiles — then passes out again.
Rui cries. But this time — it's happy.
Final Scene – One Year Later
A sunny field. The kids are laughing, running through the tall grass.
Kaito sits on a picnic blanket, arm around Rui.
Shun watches from a nearby hill, still calm, still recovering — but whole.
Sora walks up with his girlfriend, Cal Tachibana, hand-in-hand. Daigo and Haruki play tag with Dreamkono and Akashi.
Narration – Rui (voice-over):"We thought our lives would be defined by pain.But instead… they were saved by love.This story… isn't about the lies we told.It's about the truth we fought to protect."
Cut to black.
Text on screen:
Red Eyes, White Lies — End of Chapter 3.