Page 1: Back to the Dorm
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot):
• Retokyo and Kiboustu return to their dorm, the door slamming behind them as they walk in. The atmosphere has shifted—there's a sense of urgency now.
• The room feels a bit quieter, more tense than usual. Kiboustu slumps into the chair again, but there's an edge to his demeanor now.
• Panel 2 (Medium Shot):
• Retokyo is pacing back and forth. His mind is racing, and he can't shake off the feeling of something larger happening.
• Retokyo: "Did you hear the gunshots from earlier? That wasn't just a street fight…"
• Panel 3 (Close-Up of Kiboustu's Face):
• Kiboustu is lazily fiddling with a game controller, but his eyes are sharp. He knows Retokyo well enough to recognize when his friend is about to make a decision.
• Kiboustu (nonchalant): "So, you're actually gonna jump in? Thought you'd rather stay out of this mess."
• Panel 4 (Close-Up on Retokyo's Eyes):
• Retokyo stops pacing and looks out the window again, his expression hardening.
• Retokyo (thoughts): "But staying out doesn't feel right anymore. The city's burning, and I'm just sitting here…"
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Page 2: An Unexpected Visitor
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot – Dorm Hallway):
• A knock at the door breaks the silence. Both Retokyo and Kiboustu freeze for a moment.
• Retokyo gestures for Kiboustu to keep quiet, and they both cautiously approach the door.
• Panel 2 (Close-Up on the Door):
• Retokyo peers through the peephole, his eyes narrowing.
• Retokyo (whispering): "It's… someone from the Agency? It's too late for visitors."
• Panel 3 (Medium Shot of Kiboustu):
• Kiboustu, sensing the situation's about to get serious, stands up and slowly walks to the back of the room, just in case.
• Panel 4 (Wide Shot – The Door Opens):
• Retokyo opens the door, revealing a figure in a trench coat. Their face is obscured, but the dark sunglasses give them away immediately—this is an Agent, but not from either Ghost or Shadow.
• Mysterious Agent: "You've been noticed. You're not as invisible as you think, Retokyo."
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Page 3: The Mysterious Agent
• Panel 1 (Close-Up on Retokyo's Confused Face):
• Retokyo's eyes widen. He doesn't recognize the Agent, but there's a certain air of authority about them.
• Retokyo: "Who are you?"
• Panel 2 (Medium Shot of the Agent):
• The Agent slowly removes their sunglasses, revealing a sharp, cold gaze. They seem unfazed by the tension.
• Mysterious Agent: "I'm with the Agency. You're being watched, Retokyo. And you're about to be pulled into something much bigger than you realize."
• Panel 3 (Wide Shot):
• Kiboustu steps forward from the back of the room, his usual nonchalance replaced with curiosity.
• Kiboustu: "Pulled into what? Who sent you?"
• Panel 4 (Close-Up on the Agent's Face):
• The Agent looks directly at Retokyo, locking eyes with him.
• Mysterious Agent: "The question isn't who sent me. The question is: What side will you be on when everything comes crashing down?"
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Page 4: The Recruitment Offer
• Panel 1 (Medium Shot):
• Retokyo and Kiboustu exchange a glance, both wary of what's being implied.
• Retokyo: "I'm not interested in joining any damn agency. I've got enough to deal with."
• Panel 2 (Close-Up on the Agent's Smirking Face):
• The Agent smirks, sensing the hesitation.
• Mysterious Agent: "You might not have a choice. Agencies are circling each other now. The fight for control of this city is inevitable. And you? You're the wildcard."
• Panel 3 (Wide Shot of Retokyo, Kiboustu, and the Agent):
• The air in the room thickens as Retokyo considers the offer, his mind turning over the possibilities. The Agent's cryptic words hang in the air.
• Kiboustu (quietly to Retokyo): "This could be your chance to find out what's really going on here… But it could also get you killed."
• Panel 4 (Close-Up on Retokyo):
• Retokyo looks out the window again, the weight of his decision pressing down on him.
• Retokyo (thoughts): "I want to know the truth… But at what cost?"
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Page 5: The Decision
• Panel 1 (Medium Shot of Retokyo and Kiboustu):
• The room is silent for a moment as Retokyo reflects. He turns to face the Agent with a steady expression.
• Retokyo: "Alright. I'll bite. Tell me what I need to know."
• Panel 2 (Close-Up on the Agent's Eyes):
• The Agent's eyes gleam with approval, but there's an underlying tension in the air.
• Mysterious Agent: "Good choice. You'll find out soon enough. We'll be in touch."
• Panel 3 (Wide Shot):
• The Agent walks toward the door, pausing just before they leave. They glance back one last time, their tone serious.
• Mysterious Agent: "Oh, and Retokyo… you're no longer just a student. You've just entered a war that will change everything."
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Page 6: Stepping Into the Unknown
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot of the Dorm Building at Night):
• The Agent leaves, disappearing into the night. Retokyo and Kiboustu stand at the door, watching.
• The atmosphere feels heavy now, like a storm is on the horizon.
• Retokyo (thoughts): "What the hell did I just get myself into?"
• Panel 2 (Close-Up on Retokyo's Face):
• Retokyo's gaze hardens with determination. He knows this is the beginning of something far bigger than him.
• Retokyo (thoughts): "No turning back now."
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Page 7: Flash of the Future
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot of the City):
• The city is alive with flickering lights, sirens, and shadows. It feels more dangerous than before, and Retokyo's place in it has just become uncertain.
• Panel 2 (Close-Up on Retokyo's Face):
• A flash of an ominous image—a group of shadowy figures, agents in combat, and violent clashes between the factions. The world Retokyo has just entered is filled with danger, betrayal, and power struggles.
• Panel 3 (Text Box/Caption):
• Caption: "And so, the beginning of the end was set in motion. Retokyo's decision would shape the fate of this fractured city, but at what cost?"
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Page 8: Cliffhanger Ending
• Panel 1 (Medium Shot):
• The next morning, Retokyo walks through campus, looking over his shoulder nervously. He's still processing everything, but something feels different.
• Retokyo (thoughts): "I've made my choice. But the real challenge is ahead."
• Panel 2 (Wide Shot – Someone Watches From Afar):
• In the distance, a figure watches Retokyo from the shadows. Their face is hard to make out, but the intensity of their gaze suggests they're not just an ordinary person. The figure begins to move toward him.
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End of Chapter 2
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