Page 1: The Watcher Revealed
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot – Campus Pathway, Early Morning):
• Retokyo walks through campus, the weight of last night's events still on his mind.
• The atmosphere feels different—like unseen eyes are on him.
• Retokyo (thoughts): I thought I'd have time to process all this… but something's off.
• Panel 2 (Close-Up – Someone Watching from the Shadows):
• A shadowed figure stands near a lamppost, partially obscured by the morning mist.
• The figure's eyes gleam with recognition as they track Retokyo's every move.
• Panel 3 (Medium Shot – Retokyo Stops, Looking Over His Shoulder):
• Retokyo suddenly stops walking, feeling the presence behind him.
• Retokyo (thoughts): Whoever this is… they're not just passing by.
• Panel 4 (Wide Shot – The Figure Steps Forward):
• The watcher finally moves, stepping out of the shadows to reveal themselves.
• A young woman, dressed in sleek tactical gear, her expression unreadable.
• Mysterious Girl: "Retokyo. We need to talk."
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Page 2: The Mysterious Girl
• Panel 1 (Close-Up – Retokyo's Face, Alert but Wary):
• His guard is up, but he doesn't react aggressively—yet.
• Retokyo: "You know my name. Who are you?"
• Panel 2 (Medium Shot – The Girl Crosses Her Arms):
• Her posture is confident, like she's used to being in control.
• Mysterious Girl: "You can call me Rika. I work against the Agencies, not for them."
• Panel 3 (Wide Shot – Retokyo and Rika Face Each Other in the Empty Campus Street):
• There's tension in the air. Neither one fully trusts the other.
• Retokyo: "Against them? So what, you're some kind of rogue agent?"
• Rika: "Something like that. You're in danger, Retokyo. That offer you got last night? It's a trap."
• Panel 4 (Close-Up – Retokyo's Eyes Narrowing):
• Retokyo (thoughts): A trap?
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Page 3: Hidden Truths
• Panel 1 (Medium Shot – Retokyo and Rika Walk Together, Lowering Their Voices):
• Retokyo: "Start talking. What do you know?"
• Rika: "The Agency that approached you isn't just looking for recruits. They're looking for weapons."
• Panel 2 (Close-Up – Rika's Intense Expression):
• Rika: "You have something they want, and once they get their hands on you, they won't let go."
• Panel 3 (Medium Shot – Retokyo Processing This Information):
• Retokyo (thoughts): First the city's in chaos, now I'm some kind of 'weapon'? What the hell is happening?
• Retokyo: "And I should trust you because…?"
• Panel 4 (Wide Shot – Rika Stops Walking and Looks at Him Seriously):
• Rika: "Because I was in your position once. I trusted them. And I barely made it out alive."
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Page 4: Back at the Dorm
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot – Retokyo Returns to His Dorm, Kiboustu is There Waiting):
• Kiboustu is casually flipping through a book but glances up when Retokyo enters.
• Kiboustu: "You look like you saw a ghost."
• Panel 2 (Medium Shot – Retokyo Sits Down, Running a Hand Through His Hair):
• Retokyo: "Not a ghost. Just someone who says I'm being set up."
• Panel 3 (Close-Up – Kiboustu's Face, Suddenly More Interested):
• Kiboustu: "Set up? By the Agency?"
• Retokyo: "Apparently, they don't just 'recruit' people. They use them."
• Panel 4 (Medium Shot – Kiboustu Leaning Back in His Chair, Thinking):
• Kiboustu: "And you believe her?"
• Retokyo: "…I don't know."
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Page 5: The Weight of Choice
• Panel 1 (Close-Up – Retokyo Looking Out the Window Again):
• The city still looks the same, but he knows nothing is as it seems anymore.
• Retokyo (thoughts): Who do I even trust? The Agent? Rika? Myself?
• Panel 2 (Medium Shot – Kiboustu Standing Up, Serious for Once):
• Kiboustu: "Look, man. If this is as deep as it sounds, you're gonna need to make a choice soon."
• Panel 3 (Close-Up – Retokyo's Hand Clenching into a Fist):
• Retokyo (thoughts): I already did. I just don't know if it was the right one.
• Panel 4 (Wide Shot – A Distant Explosion in the City, Seen Through the Window):
• A massive explosion suddenly erupts in the distance, shaking the ground.
• Kiboustu (shocked): "What the—?!"
• Retokyo: "The hell is going on now!?"
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Page 6: The War Begins
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot – City in Chaos, Smoke Rising in the Distance):
• Sirens wail. The city is falling into deeper unrest.
• Caption: "The conflict Retokyo feared had already begun."
• Panel 2 (Close-Up – Retokyo and Kiboustu's Shocked Faces):
• Retokyo: "Looks like my decision doesn't matter anymore."
• Panel 3 (Wide Shot – Retokyo Grabs His Jacket, Preparing to Leave):
• Kiboustu: "Wait—where the hell are you going?!"
• Retokyo: "To find out who's behind this."
• Panel 4 (Close-Up – Kiboustu Looking at Retokyo, Then Sighing and Following Him):
• Kiboustu (grumbling): "I knew this would happen…"
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Page 7: A City on Fire
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot – Retokyo and Kiboustu Running Through the Streets):
• People are fleeing, sirens blare, and the city is in chaos.
• Caption: "The war for the city had officially begun."
• Panel 2 (Medium Shot – Rika Watching from a Rooftop, Smirking Slightly):
• Rika (thoughts): "Let's see what choice you really make, Retokyo."
• Panel 3 (Close-Up – A Mysterious Silhouette in the Smoke, Watching the Chaos):
• A new, unknown figure is seen watching from the wreckage.
• Caption: "And from the shadows… something far worse was waiting."
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Page 8: Cliffhanger Ending
• Panel 1 (Wide Shot – Retokyo Staring at the Burning City):
• The flames reflect in his eyes. The weight of the moment sinks in.
• Retokyo (thoughts): This is just the beginning.
• Panel 2 (Text Box/Caption – Final Words):
• Caption: "No more running. No more hiding. The battle for the truth… starts now."
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End of Chapter 3
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