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Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: The Hidden Truth

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."

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?

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."

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."

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!?"

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…"

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."

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."

End of Chapter 3