1 INT. SHIPPING CONTAINER - NIGHT 1
SUPER: Episode One - What Am I Doing?
The inside of a shipping container is lit by a LED lantern.
The container is partly filled with large boxes. Between the
boxes are two females. One is on her knees vomiting in a
plastic work bucket while another holds her hair for her.
MAEGAMI TAKEDA, a Japanese-American female mid-30s in a
Dodger baseball hat and a soiled running suit, holds the hair
of NICOLET CRUZ, Dominican-American female, late 20s, almond
skin color, in a tattered sweat suit and an unruly Afro.
The only sound is Nicolet's retching that echoes in the
container.
MAEGAMI
I told you, we will see the world
together.
Nicolet looks at Maegami with a smirk but then lowers her
head to vomit again into the bucket.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
There, there, let it all out.
Nicolet stops sits back on her legs and wipes her mouth with
her sleeve. Maegami pushes Nicolet's Afro away from her face
as she picks hairs off of her mouth. Nicolet has dried,
chapped lips and dark circles under her eyes.
NICOLET
My hair will never straighten out
again.
MAEGAMI
You are still the prettiest girl in
California.
The two women share a sad laugh.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
We should be in port by tomorrow,
and then we will have it all.
NICOLET
If you love me, kiss me.
Nicolet wipes her mouth again. Maegami picks up Nicolet's
chin and slowly moves her lips close to Nicolet's lips.
Suddenly, Maegami moves to Nicolet's forehead and kisses her
there.
NICOLET (CONT'D)
That's close enough.
The two women laugh sardonically and lower their heads.
Maegami sits with her back resting on a box. Nicolet crawls
over to Maegami and softly touches the blood stain on
Maegami's front shoulder.
NICOLET (CONT'D)
How's this feeling?
MAEGAMI
I'm fine. The bleeding has stopped.
Nicolet puts her head on Maegami's lap. Maegami plays with
Nicolet's hair.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
You should keep it natural.
NICOLET
Maybe. Let me know if you find
anything in that nest.
Maegami chuckles and closes her eyes before she responds.
MAEGAMI
Remember when we first met?
NICOLET
That was a wild weekend.
Maegami puts four fingers up.
MAEGAMI
It was four days, but it changed so
many lives.
NICOLET
It all started that Monday morning
when you were a guest on my TV
show.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
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2 -
Empowering Connections
2 INT. MORNING TELEVISION STUDIO SET - MORNING - DAY 2
SUPER: ONE YEAR EARLIER - LOS ANGELES - DAY ONE OF FOUR
Maegami sits on a cushy chair, has long hair with bangs, and
is dressed in a business dress and heels. Maegami is a guest
on the "Diverse Los Angeles" TV show. Her short sleeves
display her thin but athletically toned arms.
INSERT - CHYRON, which reads: Diverse Los Angeles - Friday,
June 6, 2025
Facing Maegami is Nicolet, ex-Miss California, with long
straight hair in a professional blouse and skirt. A flat-
screen is above the interviewers' heads.
INSERT- TITLE ON FLAT-SCREEN, which reads: Females on the
Corporate Ladder.
Nicolet talks to the camera.
NICOLET
Sitting with me is Maegami Takeda,
Chief Legal Officer of Takeda
Shipping. It's a pleasure to have
you here, Miss Takeda.
MAEGAMI
I am excited to be here, and please
call me Maegami.
INSERT- PICTURE ON FLAT-SCREEN, which shows: A Takeda
Shipping Barge filled with red shipping containers with the
"T-Line" logo on them.
NICOLET
Besides Takeda Shipping, you are a
legal advocate for LGBTQ Asian
Pride here in Los Angeles and an
outspoken person on women's rights.
MAEGAMI
Please, I am just doing what every
woman in a position of corporate
leadership should be doing.
Nicolet touches Maegami's upper arm and gives her a look of
admiration.
INSERT- PICTURE ON FLAT-SCREEN, which shows: Maegami speaking
to a crowd at an LGBTQ Equal Rights convention.
NICOLET
Today's topic is the antiquated
Japanese business model of I, E,
pronounced e-yett. Maegami, please
shed light on this.
NICOLET (CONT'D)
Please explain the outdated
Japanese Ie business model.
MAEGAMI
The Ie system is the concept that
the control of the family business
goes to the firstborn male, and all
promotions are male-dominated.
NICOLET
Not fair to us women.
MAEGAMI
No, and it's frustrating for me as
I'm an advocate for women's rights.
NICOLET
Don't you have a twin brother?
MAEGAMI
Yes, my twin brother, Ichiro, is
the Executive Logistics Manager at
Takeda Shipping.
INSERT- PICTURE ON FLAT-SCREEN, which shows: Maegami and
Ichiro, age five, with the graphic "Futago."
Nicolet softly touches Maegami's arm.
NICOLET
Futago, twins, Awwww, look at that
cute picture.
MAEGAMI
My name, Maegami, means bangs, and
I still rock them. As kids, that is
how they told us apart.
INSERT- PICTURE ON FLAT-SCREEN, which shows: Maegami and
Ichiro as adults in business suits.
NICOLET
Wow! You are identical except for
the hair, and you are taller!
Maegami raises her leg to show her heels to Nicolet.
MAEGAMI
It's the heels, girl. I always wear
them to get that dominant edge.
All three laugh at that point.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
I asked Ichiro to join me, but he
sort of likes the Ie system.
NICOLET
He would embrace it; as the
firstborn male, he is the next CEO.
MAEGAMI
Not if I can help it, but Takeda
Shipping still embraces the Ie
model. The name Ichiro does mean
firstborn.
Maegami sticks her tongue out in disgust. Nicolet laughs at
Maegami and places her hand on Maegami's leg.
NICOLET
Thank you, Maegami, for being so
open with us, and you must come
back when we have more time.
MAEGAMI
I will gladly return, and my
openness today might lead to me
looking for a new job.
Nicolet and Maegami chuckle at that remark.
NICOLET
Looking forward to seeing you
again. We will be back after these
words from our sponsor.
During the commercial break, the staff takes the microphone
off Maegami as she talks with Nicolet.
MAEGAMI
Call me later; we can meet for
drinks or dinner or something.
Maegami presents her card, and Nicolet clasps Maegami's
hands.
NICOLET
Love to, let's make it happen.
The two women embrace.
3 EXT. TAKEDA BUILDING - LATER THAT MORNING - DAY 3
The Takeda Building, where Takeda Shipping is located, is an
old five-story building erected in 1925 in the Little Tokyo
section of Los Angeles. The name, Takeda Shipping, is carved
in the cement over the entrance to the building.
4 INT. TAKEDA BUILDING FOYER - LATER - MORNING 4
When you enter the foyer, there is a large mural of a Takeda
shipping tankard.
INSERT- LARGE MURAL, which shows: Takeda Shipping Tankard
with stacks of shipping containers.
The entrance has two entrance doors. Maegami enters one door,
and simultaneously, ICHIRO TAKEDA, a Japanese male mid-30s,
5'7", with a surgical mask, gloves, and a loose-fitting 3-
piece suit that was made for a man twice his age.
Despite being executives in a major shipping corporation,
Ichiro and Maegami quarrel like teenagers fighting for the
last pop tart.
MAEGAMI
You are late, Mr. Brown-Nose.
Ichiro turns his head quickly to see who said this to him.
ICHIRO
What the... oh, it's you, Miss Big
Shit TV personality.
MAEGAMI
Now now, little brother, Daddy says
we have to play nice for the family
company.
Maegami pinches her brother's cheek.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
You wouldn't do anything to upset
Daddy, would you?
Ichiro pushes her hand away and looks around to see if anyone
has seen this interaction. Maegami and Ichiro walk down this
well-polished wood-paneled foyer of bygone days. The foyer is
lined with portraits of the former Takeda CEOs.
ICHIRO
It must kill you to have the Ie
system thrown in your face every
day as you walk by the portraits of
our CEOs.
MAEGAMI
Our ancestors on the wall remind me
of the haunted house at Disneyland.
Ichiro and Maegami get to the last portrait on the wall at
the end of the foyer of their father and present CEO, Eizo
Takeda.
ICHIRO
Seventy-five years of Takeda men
leading this shipping corporation.
MAEGAMI
Except for this one.
Maegami points her finger at the picture of their father,
Eizo Takeda.
ICHIRO
Will you stop that nonsense?
MAEGAMI
Nonsense? He's a usurper by the way
he stole this company.
ICHIRO
Give it up. You do everything to
drive our Father crazy your entire
life. He's number one in my books.
Maegami gives the picture the middle finger and turns to
enter the elevator. Ichiro follows her into the elevator,
shaking his head as he walks.
Genres:
["Drama","Family","Corporate"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
Sibling Shadows
5 INT. ELEVATOR - CONTINUOUS - DAY 5
Ichiro and Maegami are alone in the elevator. They inspect
their reflections on the elevator door. Except for Ichiro's
mask and short hair, they look identical. They see each other
doing identical body mannerisms and stop immediately.
Ichiro turns his back to Maegami and folds his arms.
MAEGAMI
Are you shrinking, little bro? You
seem shorter.
Ichiro glances at the reflection of them on the elevator
door, notices how much taller she is with her heels on, and
tries to stand taller. Then Maegami pushes Ichiro's hair down
to magnify his shortness.
ICHIRO
It is just your lipstick lesbian
heels.
Ichiro moves away from Maegami.
MAEGAMI
Remember the time when Dad caught
you wearing my heels?
Maegami whispers in Ichiro's ear the events of the time their
Dad caught him in Maegami's heels.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
You loved my red high heels. We
wore the same size and I think you
wore them more than me.
Maegami kicks her foot up so Ichiro sees her heels. Ichiro
wiggles uncomfortably, but Maegami keeps whispering.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
My red prom dress, with the puffy
sleeves, was your favorite. The
bodice had embroidered hearts and
sequences.
Maegami rubs her chest and stomach. Ichiro diverts his eyes
away from Maegami.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
The skirt was full and swished when
you danced or turned.
Maegami ruffles the sides of her dress. Ichiro takes a
nervous gulp. Maegami then claps her hands and makes a loud
bang. Ichiro jumps, and Maegami yells out.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Bang! Your dear, sweet Daddy comes
in and beats the hell out of you.
Ichiro closes his eyes and turns away from Maegami. She talks
to him in a sweet tone.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
I know who you are under your false
bravado.
Maegami pokes Ichiro's shoulder with one finger.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
You are still that little sissy
that used to wear my clothes
whenever you were alone.
The elevator doors open, and Maegami leaves first, laughing.
Ichiro is flushed, catches his breath, and gets his
composure. He whispers under his breath as he exits the
elevator.
ICHIRO
I hate her, I hate her, I hate her.
Genres:
["Drama","Family","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
Tension at the Takeda Kiosk
6 INT. THIRD FLOOR TAKEDA BUILDING - CONTINUOUS - DAY 6
The third-floor kiosk is directly in front of the elevator.
JENNY, a blonde Caucasian female early-20s, a receptionist,
wearing a name badge with "Jenny" on it and a pen on her ear,
stands and greets the two.
INSERT- SIGN OVER KIOSK, which reads: Takeda Shipping Legal
and Logistics.
JENNY
Good morning, Ms. Takeda. You
looked fabulous on television.
MAEGAMI
Thank you, Jenny, you always look
fabulous.
Jenny smiles as Maegami winks at her and walks to the left
toward her office, and then Jenny gets somber.
JENNY
Good Morning, Mr. Takeda.
ICHIRO
Take the pen from behind your ear
and look professional.
JENNY
Yes, sir.
Ichiro shakes his head in disgust.
ICHIRO
I knew we should have a Japanese
girl at this kiosk.
Jenny bites her lip as Ichiro walks to the right toward his
office.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
Tension in the Office
7 INT. ICHIRO'S SECRETARY'S DESK - CONTINUOUS - DAY 7
Ichiro's secretary, AMI RYOKO, Japanese-American female early
30s, sits in a conservative business shirt and skirt at her
desk, which is in front of Ichiro's office.
Ami sees Ichiro and stands to greet him.
AMI
Good Morning, Sir. Your father
wants you and your sister
immediately in his office.
ICHIRO
Shit. He must be pissed about
Maegami's TV appearance.
AMI
He did sound upset.
ICHIRO
Tell him I'm on my way.
Ichiro storms into his office and slams the door shut. Ami
jumps back at the slam and talks under her breath
sarcastically.
AMI
It should be a great day.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
7 -
Playful Banter in the Office
8 INT. MAEGAMI'S SECRETARY'S DESK - CONTINUOUS - DAY 8
Maegami approaches her secretary, HANNAH SULLIVAN, a
Caucasian female mid-30s with short red hair in a pantsuit.
Hannah sits at her desk, on her laptop, in front of Maegami's
office. Hannah talks to Maegami without looking at her.
HANNAH
Television adds ten pounds to you.
Maegami playfully slaps Hannah on her shoulder. Hannah laughs
and looks up at Maegami.
HANNAH (CONT'D)
You looked fantastic for a dragon
lady.
Maegami puts her hands on her hips, and her jaw drops.
MAEGAMI
Hannah, You are full of compliments
this morning.
Hannah hands Maegami her phone. Maegami scrolls through the
page.
HANNAH
Not me, your fans' reactions on X.
MAEGAMI
I have fans? Why didn't you read me
these instead?
Maegami skims through comments and just reads out keywords.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Sexy... Intelligent... I want
her...I'd work for her—
Hannah stands up and grabs her phone from Maegami
HANNAH
I didn't want you to get a big
head.
MAEGAMI
Not with you here to keep me
grounded.
Hannah follows Maegami into her office.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Coffee Before Conflict
9 INT. MAEGAMI'S TAKEDA LEGAL OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 9
The office has a desk and a conference table with a small
kitchen. Maegami pours herself a cup of coffee.
HANNAH
Our receptionist, Jenny, thought
you were so sexy on TV today.
MAEGAMI
She is young and impressionable.
Both give a sly smile to each other.
HANNAH
Nicolet Cruz is pretty hot, too.
MAEGAMI
Miss Cruz? I didn't notice.
Hannah waves her hand at Maegami at that statement. Hannah's
phone rings, and she answers it.
HANNAH
Hey Ami.
(pause)
Ami says you look hot on TV.
Maegami yells into Hannah's phone.
MAEGAMI
Thanks, we'll talk later.
HANNAH
(talks on phone)
OK, I'll tell her.
Hannah puts the phone in her pocket.
MAEGAMI
I don't know how Ami can work as
Ichiro's secretary.
Hannah shrugs at Maegami.
HANNAH
People say the same thing about me
working for you.
Hannah gives Maegami a closed-mouth smile and takes the
coffee out of Maegami's hand.
HANNAH (CONT'D)
Ami says your father didn't
appreciate your TV appearance and
wants you and Ichiro in his office
immediately.
MAEGAMI
After my coffee.
HANNAH
He is really pissed.
MAEGAMI
He was born pissed; coffee comes
first.
Maegami takes the coffee back from Hannah.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Don't ruin my positive buzz.
HANNAH
It's important that you don't lose
your cool with Eizo. Hurry up and
see your father, he's waiting.
MAEGAMI
Buzz killer.
Genres:
["Drama","Corporate"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
Power Struggles
10 INT. EIZO TAKEDA'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 10
EIZO TAKEDA, male, age 70, fat, balding man, sits in a three-
piece suit at his desk. His son, Ichiro, flushed and
sweating, sits in front of him in a germ mask and gloves.
Ichiro wipes sweat from his forehead with his gloved hand.
EIZO
Are you sick or something?
ICHIRO
No, I had a run-in with Maegami
coming in this morning.
Eizo reaches over the desk and rips the mask off of Ichiro.
EIZO
This mask makes you look weaker
than you are.
ICHIRO
My doctor said—
Eizo puts his palm up to stop Eizo.
EIZO
You need to compose yourself. Let
me handle Maegami.
In frustration, Ichiro yells out.
ICHIRO
When I'm CEO, I will kick her ass
out the door.
Eizo exhales in disgust, stands up, and walks to the window.
He looks out the window as he talks to Ichiro.
EIZO
She is brilliant. Don't
underestimate her.
Ichiro drops his head in resignation that even Eizo says
Maegami is brilliant. Ichiro mumbles under his breath.
ICHIRO
Even my Father says she's
brilliant.
Eizo claps his hands and comes back to Ichiro.
EIZO
I know she is up to something. She
is too bright to just sit back and
allow this to happen.
Ichiro stands up like a rat who is corned and rises up on its
hind legs.
ICHIRO
What if she would disappear?
Eizo plops down in his chair, and his jaw drops in disbelief.
EIZO
Disappear?
ICHIRO
Through one of our accounts, I know
someone who specializes in these
manners.
Eizo puts his two hands up to stop Ichiro.
EIZO
Let's not get drastic here.
ICHIRO
I will if I have to.
Eizo purses his lips and talks in a conciliatory tone.
EIZO
OK, don't go all gangster on me
yet. Stay calm. Let's first work on
the peaceful transition of power.
Ichiro nods in agreement.
ICHIRO
Yes, Father. Whatever you say.
Ichiro sits down and downs a bottle of water because he got
himself worked up.
Genres:
["Drama","Family","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
Tread Lightly
11 INT. EIZO'S SECRETARY'S DESK - CONTINUOUS - DAY 11
Maegami leans on Eizo's secretary's desk. FUMIKO, a Japanese
female in her fifties, sits at her desk with her laptop open
in front of her.
MAEGAMI
How is the old lion?
FUMIKO
He's growling for some raw meat.
MAEGAMI
I've always been the sacrificial
lamb.
The two laugh at the silly metaphor.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Fumiko, you have been working for
Eizo...
(pauses to think)
...forever. How do you do it?
FUMIKO
I know too much. He's scared I
might share my thoughts on a TV
show.
Maegami laughs and waves her finger at Fumiko.
MAEGAMI
Touché, you got me there.
Maegami turns to the Eizo's office door and takes a deep
breath.
FUMIKO
Tread lightly.
Maegami turns her head and winks at Fumiko. Maegami knocks on
the door.
MAEGAMI
Is everyone decent? A girl is
entering.
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
Confrontation in the Office
12 INT. EIZO TAKEDA'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 12
Maegami opens the door and walks in, and goes to the empty
seat next to Ichiro.
EIZO
What the hell are you doing on
television talking about our
business?
Maegami tilts her head and answers in a mocking tone.
MAEGAMI
Good Morning to you, too, Father.
EIZO
You know that you never tell people
outside the family what you are
thinking.
Maegami speaks in a joking manner.
MAEGAMI
Did you watch The Godfather again?
That is the exact line Vito
Corleone tells Sonny.
EIZO
Stop being a wise-ass. Practice
tatemae when you speak.
Maegami speaks in a serious tone.
MAEGAMI
Tatemae? Not to express our
opinions is old Japan, and it will
hurt our future.
ICHIRO
You mean your future.
Maegami stands up and speaks angrily.
MAEGAMI
Yes, I care about my future and the
future of my Mother's shipping
company.
EIZO
Goddammit! Stop it, We are not
going down that path again.
Maegami mockingly sits with her hands folded like an angel.
EIZO (CONT'D)
I called you in because this
Sunday, we are celebrating my Koki
celebration.
MAEGAMI
Koki, is that a Pokémon character?
Maegami gives a closed-mouth smile.
ICHIRO
It's a Japanese-honored 70th
birthday celebration. Show some
respect.
EIZO
She knows what it is. You will both
be at my birthday party this
weekend, and you will behave
yourselves. Understand?
Eizo points to both of them.
EIZO (CONT'D)
I will announce that this is my
last year as CEO, and I will
transition the position to Ichiro.
Maegami rolls her eyes. Then, Ichiro's and Maegami's phones
buzz at the same time. Ichiro reads his text to himself.
ICHIRO (V.O.)
Appointment with Therapist
Maegami hears Hannah's voice as she reads the text to
herself.
HANNAH (V.O.)
This is your fake text to get you
out of the meeting.
Ichiro frowns as Maegami smiles.
MAEGAMI
Sorry, I have to leave now.
ICHIRO
I must go too.
EIZO
Damn phones. Ichiro, you can go.
Maegami, stay for one minute.
Maegami puts her head down. Eizo gives a hand gesture to
Ichiro to leave. Ichiro puts his mask back on as he leaves
the room. Eizo speaks sternly to Maegami.
EIZO (CONT'D)
You are incredibly talented and
should have been a boy. But you are
not a boy.
MAEGAMI
Thanks for noticing on both counts.
EIZO
Do not bring a date to the party
with you. Come alone. Understand?
MAEGAMI
Of course, I understand. Mentsu,
saving face, is all you ever cared
about.
EIZO
You get your insolence from your
raving lunatic of a mother.
MAEGAMI
I will never forgive you for
driving my mother to her death.
Eizo gets nose-to-nose with Maegami, and they stare into each
other's eyes.
EIZO
Her only worth is that she gave me
a son. As for you, I should have
had you aborted.
MAEGAMI
You should create a Hallmark card
for that loving thought.
Eizo raises his hand to slap Maegami in the face.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Go ahead, old man, hit me. I'm not
a little girl anymore. This time,
you will end up on the floor
crying.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
Shattered Innocence
13 INT. LIVING ROOM - FLASHBACK - DAY 13
FLASHBACK STARTS
YOUNG MAEGAMI, age 13, wearing a private school uniform,
stands with her arms folded in the middle of a living room.
MAEGAMI (V.O.)
Remember, I was thirteen years old.
YOUNG EIZO, age 48, wears a bathrobe, storms into the room,
grabs Maegami by her arm, and shakes her.
YOUNG EIZO
You think you are so smart, like
your F-ing mother.
YOUNG MAEGAMI
Smart enough to know it is wrong
for you to screw the goddamn maid.
Young Eizo slaps Young Maegami with the back of his hand, and
she goes flying to the ground. Young Eizo gets down on the
floor and picks up her head to talk to her as he squeezes her
cheeks hard.
YOUNG EIZO
Maybe, next time, it will be you
instead of the maid.
Young Maegami spits in his face, and Young Eizo slaps her
hard again across her face. Young Eizo walks out of the room,
wiping his face. Maegami curls up in the fetal position and
cries.
FLASHBACK ENDS
Genres:
["Drama","Family","Conflict"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
Confrontation and Claims
14 INT. EIZO TAKEDA'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 14
BACK TO THE PRESENT
Eizo and Maegami are still nose to nose. Eizo slowly lowers
his hand and bites his lip.
MAEGAMI
From that day on, I slept and
carried a knife in case your slimy
hands touched me again.
Maegami takes a pocket knife from under her dress. Eizo
shakes his head and walks away slowly.
EIZO
I was just upset that day.
MAEGAMI
The maid wasn't much older than me,
so I figured I was next.
Eizo puts both palms up and throws them down.
EIZO
Enough of this useless talk about
the past. Let's talk about the
future.
MAEGAMI
The future of an inept Ichiro
ruining this company.
EIZO
Listen to me, for once.
Maegami sits down and mockingly places her elbow on the
table, holds up her chin, and flutters her eyes like she is
engaged in Eizo's words.
EIZO (CONT'D)
I worry about you and will
compensate you for your cooperation
in this transition from me to
Ichiro as CEO.
Maegami responds sarcastically.
MAEGAMI
Awwww, it is so lovely that you're
worried about me. You should worry
about the other twin, not me.
Eizo yells out in frustration.
EIZO
This company will never be yours.
Maegami sits back and starts to laugh sarcastically.
MAEGAMI
Mr. Suzuki, you are nothing but a
mukoyōshi. My mother should be the
head of her family's business.
EIZO
Your Grandfather adopted me when I
married your Mother. He followed
the Ie system, just as I will.
Maegami stands up and puts her finger on Eizo's chest.
MAEGAMI
You stole this company from my
Mother and me.
Eizo shakes his head no with a smile.
EIZO
Think what you want to think. The
reality is this is Ichiro's
company.
MAEGAMI
This is a mistake, and you know it.
Maegami pushes Eizo with her finger and turns to leave.
EIZO
Just get your ass to the party.
Maegami stands and gives a casual mocking bow as she exits
the room. Eizo just shakes his head in disgust. Maegami slams
the door shut, causing Eizo to throw his pen at the door in
anger.
15 INT. EIZO'S SECRETARY'S DESK - CONTINUOUS - DAY 15
The door closes, and Maegami leans back on the closed doors
with her eyes closed. Fumiko comments in a sarcastic tone.
FUMIKO
Sounds like it went well.
Maegami then exhales deeply, emptying her lungs. Then Maegami
slowly opens her eyes. Maegami's face slowly changes from a
pensive look into a full-blown Cheshire cat smile.
Genres:
["Drama","Family","Corporate"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
Coffee Club Conspiracy
16 INT. MAEGAMI'S TAKEDA LEGAL OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 16
At the conference table in Maegami's office, Hannah, Ami, and
Jenny sip coffee.
HANNAH
Mae is getting scolded about her
television appearance.
AMI
Ichiro was at that meeting, too. He
rushed out to see his therapist.
Oops, I shouldn't have said that.
Ami covers her mouth with a smile.
JENNY
He needs therapy.
The three women all laugh. The door to the office is quickly
opened and slammed. The three women are startled and turn to
see Maegami walking with purpose into the room.
MAEGAMI
The Coffee Club started without me?
Jenny jumps up.
JENNY
You looked like a Hollywood star
this morning.
Maegami gives Jenny a hug.
MAEGAMI
You are my number one fan.
Maegami goes to the coffee pot and pours herself a cup.
AMI
Eizo means business, doesn't he?
MAEGAMI
Yeah, we knew this day was coming.
HANNAH
We have been planning for over a
year.
MAEGAMI
It's critical to keep it a secret
until we are out the door.
Maegami puts her cup of coffee down, puts both hands flat on
the table, and talks softly to the women.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Hannah and I have been lining up
clients that we will steal from
Takeda Shipping.
HANNAH
The clients are not going to jump
unless we have a shipping fleet
behind us.
MAEGAMI
I'm meeting with Hayashi Transport
after Eizo's birthday party.
AMI
What are you going to offer him?
MAEGAMI
Hayashi hates Eizo as much as I do.
He would love to steal his key
clients and cripple Takeda
Shipping.
JENNY
You are like double-oh-seven.
Everyone gives a nervous laugh at Jenny's remark.
MAEGAMI
It is espionage, and we need to
keep it at this table.
Ami, Jenny, and Hannah all solemnly shake their heads,
showing a deep understanding.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Ami, you will be my Director of
Logistics, Jenny, Corporate
Administrator, and Hannah, my right
hand girl, Chief Legal Officer.
HANNAH
We got this.
AMI
We got this. But we got no ships.
MAEGAMI
Trust me. We don't need our own
ships to be freight forwarders. I
will work with Hayashi to use his
ships for our company.
Maegami looks at each woman and waits for them to nod
approval and belief from each of them.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Remember, loose lips sink ships.
Maegami gets quiet in thought, and the room gets
uncomfortably quiet. Jenny breaks the awkwardness.
JENNY
You're tense, Mae. Tomorrow, let's
do a yoga session together.
MAEGAMI
Best idea I heard today.
Jenny playfully bows to Maegami.
JENNY
Namaste.
Maegami returns the head bow to Jenny.
HANNAH
Forget this corporate stuff. Let's
talk about the critical issue here.
Everyone gets quiet and looks at Hannah with a serious look
on her face.
HANNAH (CONT'D)
How sexy is Nicolet Cruz?
Ami points at Maegami.
AMI
We saw her hands all over you.
Jenny playfully slaps Maegami.
JENNY
You're going to date her. I know
it.
The women all laugh, pound the table, and give wolf whistles.
Maegami's cheek turns crimson as she covers her mouth with
her hands.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller","Espionage"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
Confronting Shadows
17 EXT. THERAPIST OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 17
A small house has a small sign on the lawn.
INSERT - THERAPIST SIGN, which reads: Doctor Yuri Sato,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.
18 INT. THERAPIST OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 18
Ichiro lies on a therapist's couch without his mask. DOCTOR
YURI, a Japanese female therapist early-50s, with a shaved
head, sits next to him in a leather office chair. They are in
the middle of his counseling session.
ICHIRO
I'm losing control. Becoming CEO is
overwhelming. Maegami is a thorn in
my side.
DOCTOR YURI
Stop. Let's examine each point. A
move to become the leader of a
corporation is scary. What did we
say last session?
ICHIRO
Surround yourself with intelligent
people and trust their judgment. I
do not have to know everything.
DOCTOR YURI
Good. Your lack of control seems to
be triggered by your twin sister,
Maegami.
Ichiro jumps up and paces back and forth.
ICHIRO
I have hated her my entire life.
She was always better than me in
everything.
DOCTOR YURI
We had talked about your
crossdressing tendencies from the
past were caused because of the
envy you have for your sister.
ICHIRO
The only answer is to eliminate
her.
DOCTOR YURI
Once you are CEO, that is an
option.
Ichiro stands in front of Doctor Yuri, crying so hard that
his shoulders bounce up and down. Doctor Yuri stands up and
puts her hand on his shoulder to calm him down.
ICHIRO
I am not weak. I'm strong.
Ichiro's words belie his actions.
DOCTOR YURI
Please sit back down.
Ichiro sits down bent over with his hands holding his head
and his elbows on his knees. He's sniffling as the crying
stops.
ICHIRO
Give me strength, Doc, for what I
have to do.
Genres:
["Drama","Psychological Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
Late Night at the Office
19 EXT. TAKEDA BUILDING - LATER THAT AFTERNOON - DAY 19
Outside of the Takeda Shipping Building. People leaving work
and the building for the day.
20 INT. MAEGAMI'S TAKEDA LEGAL OFFICE - LATER - NIGHT 20
The window behind Maegami's desk shows the Los Angeles
skyline lighting up the night. Hannah places folders on
Maegami's desk when she is startled by the sounds of the
keypad on the back door being used.
HANNAH
Who's there?
From behind the door, Maegami peaks her head out.
MAEGAMI
Hey Hannah.
Hannah exhales and drops her head in relief. Maegami walks
over to Hannah. Hannah slaps Maegami with a folder.
HANNAH
Why do you use that rear entrance?
MAEGAMI
I didn't want anyone to see me
coming in at night. Security
doesn't log it in when I come in
this way, we got an arrangement.
Hannah shakes her head.
HANNAH
It is supposed to be for fires or
emergencies.
MAEGAMI
Yeah, yeah, why are you still here?
HANNAH
Just getting the Ito Pharmaceutical
deal on your desk.
MAEGAMI
Thanks, I need this when I see
Hayashi.
HANNAH
You got this. It's just business.
MAEGAMI
I couldn't do it without you.
Hannah playfully slaps Maegami's face lightly.
HANNAH
Some day, you'll get rid of me,
too.
Maegami tilts her head and sighs Hannah's name.
MAEGAMI
(clicks her teeth)
Hannah.
HANNAH
I'm tired. I'm going home. You need
to get your rest, too.
Hannah hugs Maegami and walks out of the office. Maegami
leans on her desk, folds her arms, and watches Hannah walk
away. Hannah yells out to Maegami without turning around as
she leaves.
HANNAH (CONT'D)
Stop looking at my ass, that's
harassment.
Maegami drops her head and laughs. She talks quietly under
her breath.
MAEGAMI
What would I do without her?
HANNAH (O.S.)
Probably be in jail. Good Night.
Maegami hears Hannah leave and sits at her desk. She takes
her shoes off and checks the folder on her desk. Maegami
stops, thinks, then takes out her phone. She puts her feet on
the desk and dials the phone.
Genres:
["Drama","Business"]
Ratings
Scene
17 -
A Playful Invitation
21 INT. NICOLET'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 21
Nicolet lies on her stomach on her bed with the laptop open.
Her phone rings; she looks at it, smiles, and answers it.
NICOLET
Hello, Maegami. A late call, you
must be drunk dialing.
Nicolet laughs.
22 INT. MAEGAMI'S TAKEDA LEGAL OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 22
Maegami laughs and responds.
MAEGAMI
Sorry, but I'm completely sober.
INTERCUT — PHONE CONVERSATION
NICOLET
That's a shame, as I have a buzz
on.
MAEGAMI
I know a famous TV personality must
have a full social calendar. But
are you available on Saturday
night.
NICOLET
My assistant has my schedule, but I
can clear it for you.
MAEGAMI
My father has a big gala birthday
party, and I would like you to be
my escort?
NICOLET
Escort, escort or escort?
Maegami and Nicolet both laugh.
MAEGAMI
Would you be my date?
Nicolet answers in a stern voice.
NICOLET
What makes you think I am a
lesbian? I'm a former wholesome
Miss California.
MAEGAMI
Sorry, I got the wrong vibe—
NICOLET
I'm just playing.
Maegami exhales and sighs.
MAEGAMI
It wouldn't be the first time I
misread a person.
NICOLET
I would love to be your date.
MAEGAMI
It's a formal affair, and my father
told me not to bring a date.
NICOLET
So, I am your fuck-you daddy date?
Maegami and Nicolet both laugh.
MAEGAMI
Yes, yes, you are.
NICOLET
I promise to embarrass you in all
the right ways.
MAEGAMI
I will pick you up at seven.
NICOLET
What color dress should I wear so
you know what color my corsage
should be?
MAEGAMI
What is this, the prom?
Nicolet laughs as Maegami has a sly smile on her face.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Wear red so you blend in.
NICOLET
Red it is. I feel like Cinderella
going to the ball.
MAEGAMI
How buzzed are you?
NICOLET
Enough to say I would go out with
you.
Maegami shakes her head with a smile as Nicolet laughs.
MAEGAMI
Good night, Cinderella.
NICOLET
Good night, my princess charming.
Both women hang up the phone, put the phone to their mouths,
and their eyes drift up in thought.
INTERCUT ENDS
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
18 -
Yoga, Friendship, and Unspoken Tensions
23 EXT. YOGA BUILDING - NEXT DAY - DAY 23
SUPER: Saturday - Day Two of Four
It is a brick building with the large letters YOGA NOW on the
front of it. People in yoga workout clothes enter and exit
the building.
24 INT. PRIVATE YOGA STUDIO - CONTINUOUS - DAY 24
Maegami and Jenny sit in yoga workout suits on mats in the
Sukhasana yoga pose, legs crossed and arms hanging loose.
JENNY
It's convenient we get this private
room for just the two of us.
MAEGAMI
I need this today, before Eizo's
party tomorrow on Sunday.
Jenny reaches out and gently touches Maegami's face.
JENNY
You look tired today.
MAEGAMI
I worked late last night and was
talking to Nicolet on the phone.
Jenny scrunches her nose in disgust.
JENNY
I wish I was sexy like Nicolet
Cruz.
MAEGAMI
Don't be silly. I love the way you
look.
JENNY
But you won't date me.
Maegami reaches out and grabs Jenny's two hands in hers.
MAEGAMI
You work with me, and we are best
friends. I'm a serial dater.
Both women chuckle.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
You are one of my closest friends,
and I work every day with you. I
can't jeopardize that.
JENNY
OK, I will wait until you get fat
and need me.
Maegami playfully throws Jenny's hands down and puts them on
her hips. Jenny covers her face as she laughs hysterically.
MAEGAMI
Fat, moi?
Maegami slaps her flat stomach. Jenny controls her laughter
as she tries to be serious.
JENNY
OK, stop, let's get in a relaxed
state,
MAEGAMI
I need to relax before I go to that
damn party.
JENNY
I'm glad I can help. Focus on your
breathing.
Both take deep, long breaths.
JENNY (CONT'D)
Now, say your mantra to clear your
mind.
Maegami chants in a soft, strong, whispery, voice.
MAEGAMI
Death to Ichiro and Eizo.
Jenny clears her throat before she responds.
JENNY
Your mantra is a little aggressive.
You need calmness.
MAEGAMI
Sorry, this mantra soothes me.
JENNY
Do whatever works for you.
Maegami bows her head and closes her eyes. Jenny quietly
takes her phone from behind me and silently takes pictures of
Maegami.
MAEGAMI
Death to Ichiro and Eizo.
Jenny laughs silently and shakes her head as she listens to
Maegami.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Death to Ichiro and Eizo.
Jenny checks the pictures on her phone. All of them are of
Maegami at work, in restaurants, and doing yoga.
25 EXT. JAPANESE PEASANT RESTAURANT - SAME TIME - DAY 25
SUPER: Meanwhile, in the Seamy Part of L.A.
At the same time, Ichiro wears his mask and gloves. He stops
in front of a small storefront restaurant. He checks both
ways before he goes in.
INSERT - SIGN, which reads: Nihon No Nōmin - The Japanese
Peasant
Ichiro walks in and sits at the bar. The BARTENDER Japanese
male mid-40s muscular body, crew cut with tattoos on his arms
and neck, comes up to Ichiro.
BARTENDER
What brings you to the Peasant?
Ichiro takes out two business cards and slides them across
the bar to the Bartender. The Bartender takes the cards; one
card is Ichiro's business card, and the other card is red.
INSERT - RED BUSINESS CARD, which reads: SADA NOBUYOKI.
BARTENDER (CONT'D)
I will be right back.
The Bartender goes through the beads that cover a doorway
next to the bar. Ichiro nervously sits and plays with his
mask. Seconds later, the Bartender comes out of the room and
motions for Ichiro to follow him.
Ichiro slowly stands and timidly walks through the beaded
entrance to the back room.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
20 -
A Delicate Partnership
26 INT. BACKROOM JAPANESE PEASANT RESTAURANT - CONTINUOUS - DAY 26
Sitting at a round table is SADA NOBUYOKI, a Japanese male
mid-30s with tattoos covering his arms and neck, wearing gold
rings, necklaces, and a pair of sunglasses. The Bartender
leads Ichiro to a seat and stands behind him.
SADA NOBUYOKI
What brings the Takeda Shipping
heir to visit Sada Nobuyoki?
ICHIRO
I might need the Yakuza-
SADA NOBUYOKI
Stop. I am a businessman, do not
mention the word Yakuza.
ICHIRO
OK, sorry. I may have a delicate
personal issue that I need to be
eliminated.
Sada gazes up and is in thought as Ichiro waits for a
response.
SADA NOBUYOKI
This will bring the two of us into
a special but secret partnership.
ICHIRO
This year, I will be in complete
control of Takeda Shipping, and our
services for you can expand.
Sada looks at Ichiro and smiles.
SADA NOBUYOKI
Mr. Takeda, when you fulfill our
present shipment as agreed, then
Sada will take care of all your
delicate needs.
ICHIRO
Your shipping needs are as good as
done. Here is the matter I need you
to dispose of.
Ichiro slides a picture across the table to Sada. Sada looks
at the picture and gives Ichiro a big, sinister grin.
INSERT - PICTURE, picture shows: Maegami Smiling.
SADA NOBUYOKI
Such a shame, so beautiful. When
the shipment is secured this
smiling face will be no more.
Sada talks to the Bartender, give our new friend a gift. The
Bartender gives Ichiro a small wooden box with Japanese
carvings on it.
ICHIRO
Maybe I should get a tattoo now.
This causes Sada to burst into a loud belly laugh. The
Bartender joins in the laughter. Ichiro looks around and
gives a nervous laugh.
SADA NOBUYOKI
Can you imagine our little lamb
here with a lion tattoo?
The Bartender slaps Ichiro on the back, which almost causes
him to fall off the chair. Sada and Bartender continue their
laughter.
Genres:
["Crime","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
21 -
Tensions at Eizo's Birthday Bash
27 EXT. MIDTOWN HOTEL - NIGHT 27
SUPER: Sunday - Eizo's 70th Birthday Party - "Koki"
The exterior of a midtown hotel. Taxis and limos pull up to
the front, and couples in tuxedos and formal gowns exit the
vehicles and enter the hotel.
28 INT. MAIN BANQUET ROOM - NIGHT 28
Eizo Takeda's Koki, 70th birthday party, purple is the
traditional color, and the women are in purple and dark-
colored dresses. The men are in tuxedos. Eizo and Ichiro sit
at the head table. Eizo hits Ichiro's arm.
EIZO
Will you look at this shit?
Maegami, in a deep purple knee-length party dress, walks in
with Nicolet in a bright red gown. The crowd's eyes follow
these two beauties as they walk to Eizo and Ichiro.
MAEGAMI
You need to meet Satan and son.
Nicolet's head turns left and right, examining the crowd. She
realizes she is the only one in a different color dress.
NICOLET
You have a little Satan in you,
too. Telling me to wear red.
Maegami responds in a facetious manner.
MAEGAMI
I forgot this purple tradition for
a seventieth birthday.
Maegami laughs and Nicolet wags her finger at her with a
motion that she will get even for this.
Eizo and Ichiro stand up to greet the two women.
EIZO
I thought you weren't bringing a
date tonight, Maegami?
Maegami gives a fake smile to Eizo and ignores his comment.
MAEGAMI
Father, this is Nicolet Cruz, the
TV journalist who hosts the Diverse
LA Morning Show.
NICOLET
Happy Birthday. It is an honor to
meet you, Mr. Takeda and I would
love to do a documentary piece on
your career sometime.
Eizo's facial expression changes from a frown to a smile, and
he shakes Nicolet's hand.
EIZO
I would love to share the details
of my journey to the top of the
shipping industry.
Maegami then jerks Nicolet away and escorts her to Ichiro.
MAEGAMI
Here is my brother, Ichiro.
NICOLET
Wow, the resemblance is startling.
I would love for you to come on our
morning show sometime.
ICHIRO
I don't do fluff shows and am not
interested in anyone who is a
friend of Maegami.
MAEGAMI
You should put your mask on.
Maegami looks at Nicolet with a closed-mouth smile that
conveys you see what I mean about Ichiro. Doctor Yuri stands
and introduces herself since Ichiro did not do it himself.
DOCTOR YURI
I'm Yuri. Ichiro has told me so
much about you, Maegami, and I
watch Nicolet's show every morning.
Ichiro squints his eyes at Doctor Yuri, as he doesn't
understand her pleasantness to his sister and her date.
MAEGAMI
You should call me sometime, and I
can add some perspective to
Ichiro's stories about me.
DOCTOR YURI
Very enticing. I might take you up
on that offer.
Ichiro gets flustered and stands up and, with his hands,
tries to guide Maegami away from Doctor Yuri.
ICHIRO
Take your seat with the others.
This table is for the CEOs.
Maegami and Nicolet walk away from the head table. Doctor
Yuri whispers to Ichiro.
DOCTOR YURI
I am here for professional reasons
only. Me talking to Maegami would
be helpful to you.
MAEGAMI
Let's sit by the bar and get away
from the people I hate.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
22 -
Champagne and Heart Attacks
29 INT. BANQUET ROOM BAR - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 29
Maegami and Nicolet sit at a small cocktail table by the bar
where they can see and hear any speeches. Maegami grabs two
glasses of champagne as a server walks to them.
MAEGAMI
Sorry about the dress thing. It did
add a layer of disrespect for my
Father, that I love.
NICOLET
I don't mind standing out from the
crowd. But you owe me big time.
MAEGAMI
Anything you want.
NICOLET
I'm going to keep you to that
promise.
Nicolet raises her champagne glass; they clink glasses and
take a long sip. The band plays some slow romantic dance
music. Maegami puts her glass down and blurts out to Nicolet.
MAEGAMI
Do you want to give my father a
heart attack and dance with me?
Nicolet chokes a little on her champagne glass, chuckles, and
responds.
NICOLET
Your father? How about my
television producer?
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
23 -
Dancing with Deception
30 INT. MAIN BANQUET ROOM - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 30
Nicolet and Maegami work their way to the dance floor. Eizo
jumps up as he sees them dance. He slaps Ichiro on the chest
and points to them as guests take the women's picture as they
glide across the floor.
MAEGAMI
Thanks for letting me lead.
NICOLET
You look like the alpha type.
Nicolet feels and squeezes Maegami's muscular arms. Maegami
whispers in her ear.
MAEGAMI
You look like my type.
Nicolet looks into Maegami's eyes and gives a soft kiss on
Maegami's lips.
NICOLET
Your Daddy and Brother saw us.
MAEGAMI
They have no idea that I'm going to
pull the rug out from under them.
NICOLET
You Japanese have some strange
rituals.
MAEGAMI
I know. My stupid-ass Grandfather
adopted Eizo when he married my
Mother. Mukoyōshi.
Nicolet raises her voice in surprise.
NICOLET
He's not even a friggin Takeda.
Maegami puts her finger on Nicolet's lips to shush her.
Nicolet then whispers.
NICOLET (CONT'D)
Sorry, but this company is your
Mother's, and you should be the new
CEO.
MAEGAMI
Yeah, I know.
NICOLET
What are you going to do?
MAEGAMI
My inner circle of women at Takeda
are going to start our own shipping
company and take Takeda's key
clients with us.
NICOLET
Is that legal?
MAEGAMI
I'm a lawyer. It's legal enough.
Nicolet laughs at Maegami.
NICOLET
That sounds like a plan, but I
think you should fight to keep this
company. It's yours, not those two
creeps.
Maegami grits her teeth and nods in agreement.
NICOLET (CONT'D)
Which one should we knock off?
Maegami laughs at Nicolet's suggestion.
NICOLET (CONT'D)
Seriously, we can't whack both of
them. So which one?
MAEGAMI
Whack, huh?
The two share a chuckle. Maegami emphasizes the word whack.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
It's actually a catch-22. If I
"whack" Eizo, Ichiro will still be
CEO. If I "whack" Ichiro, Eizo will
name some other male relative.
NICOLET
All right. I will work on it.
Maegami playfully puts her finger like a gun on Nicolet's
temple as the song ends. Nicolet and Maegami applaud lightly
with the rest of the crowd. Ichiro makes an announcement.
ICHIRO
Now, some words from the man of the
hour, my Father Eizo.
The audience applauds warmly.
MAEGAMI
I've heard this shit before. Let's
get out of here.
Maegami and Nicolet walk out of the banquet. Eizo sees them
and closes his eyes, clenches his teeth, and shakes his head.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
24 -
Cobra Position and Gangster Love
31 EXT. UPSCALE APARTMENT HIGH RISE - LATER - NIGHT 31
Later that night, the outside of a Los Angeles upscale high
rise apartment shows only a few windows lit up.
32 INT. MAEGAMI'S BEDROOM - LATER - NIGHT 32
Maegami wears only a blue Dodger Shohei Ohtani t-shirt. She
paces back and forth in front of the bed with two hands
holding the back of her head in the cobra position. Nicolet
sits up on the bed in a white Shohei Ohtani t-shirt.
NICOLET
Come back to bed.
MAEGAMI
I'm too worked up. I have to do
something drastic to those
bastards.
Nicolet gets out of bed and stops Maegami. Nicolet talks
softly to calm her down.
NICOLET
Now, I learned a lot about you
tonight. Your Father and Brother
deserve to be shot, and you love
Shohei Ohtani.
Maegami laughs, and her hand goes back and forth, touching
each other's t-shirt.
MAEGAMI
It's the Japanese connection.
The two chuckle as Maegami strokes Nicolet's hair.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
You learned a lot about my dirty
laundry tonight. I've talked about
myself all night.
NICOLET
Yeah, you did.
Maegami playfully slaps Nicolet's butt.
NICOLET (CONT'D)
You did open up to me, so I will
share with you things I never told
anyone.
Nicolet takes Maegami's hand and guides her back into bed.
MAEGAMI
You are scaring me now.
Nicolet gives a sardonic smile.
NICOLET
When I was a teenager, I lived
around a lot of gang activity. I
idolized this one guy, Pedro, who
had a Cristiano Ronaldo look.
MAEGAMI
Ronaldo was your Ohtani.
Nicolet laughs and nods her head.
NICOLET
Pedro shot this drug dealer. He
gave me the gun to hide and to be
his alibi.
MAEGAMI
Oh, wow.
NICOLET
He killed a low-life drug dealer
who deserved to die. It was an easy
decision for me.
MAEGAMI
Definitely, I understand.
NICOLET
Well, Pedro vowed to me to take
care of anybody I ever needed to be
removed.
Maegami puts up both hands with her palms facing Nicolet.
MAEGAMI
Whoa. You are saying you have a
hitman on speed dial.
NICOLET
You can say that, and if we figure
out a way to solve your catch-22
problem, I'll call him.
Maegami puts both hands on her cheeks with her mouth open.
MAEGAMI
This is earth-shaking.
Nicolet tries to respond, but Maegami tackles on to the bed.
Their faces are inches apart.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
I never felt closer to someone than
I do at this moment. I need some
gangster love now.
Maegami kisses Nicolet passionately. Maegami pushes both of
Nicolet's hands up over her head and kisses her neck. Maegami
pulls up Nicolet's t-shirt. Maegami kisses Nicolet's stomach
and works her way down as Nicolet moans.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Crime"]
Ratings
Scene
25 -
A Cautious Entrance
33 EXT. MIDTOWN LITTLE TOKYO - NEXT MORNING - DAY 33
SUPER: Monday Morning After Eizo's Party - Day 4 of 4
Maegami, dressed for work, stops at a garage door with solid
steel doors on each side. She goes to the door with #7 on it,
looks both ways, looks again, types the lock code on the
keypad, waves to the security camera, and enters.
34 INT. WAREHOUSE STAIRWAY - CONTINUOUS - DAY 34
Maegami turns on the light, revealing a cement staircase with
a metal hand railing. She walks up three flights, her heels
hitting the steps is the only sound that echoes in the
stairway.
Maegami stops at a metal door with a keypad. She is about to
type on the keypad but stops when she hears voices. She puts
her ear to the door, smiles, then types on the keypad and
opens the door.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
26 -
Secrets and Coffee Breaks
35 INT. MAEGAMI'S TAKEDA SHIPPING OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 35
At the conference table by the small kitchen, Hannah, Ami,
and Jenny sit, drink coffee, and chat. Maegami swings open
the private rear entrance door that is about ten feet from
the table.
MAEGAMI
Hey! Are you girls having a coffee
club meeting without me?
The women all jump at the table as they gasp and spill some
of the drinks.
AMI
You son of a bee; you scared the
shit out of us.
HANNAH
Why do you always use the back
entrance?
MAEGAMI
It's like a secret passageway, so
people don't see me coming or
going.
AMI
There are security cameras.
MAEGAMI
Yeah, but they know it's me, and
they don't tell anyone. It keeps
Eizo and Ichiro from knowing my
whereabouts.
AMI
Ichiro brings certain visitors
secretly up that way, too.
HANNAH
Prostitutes?
Ami waves her hand at Hannah as the girls all laugh.
AMI
No. In fact, all these years, I've
never seen or heard about a girl or
guy for that matter with Ichiro.
MAEGAMI
He's always been a weird duck.
AMI
Weird? You should see the porn
sites he watches.
All of the women laugh and make obscene gestures.
HANNAH
I can see why you want to get away
from him.
Ami shakes her head in agreement.
JENNY
Ichiro would never use the back
entrance himself, as he likes to
strut in and show off and boss
people around, like me.
Maegami motions for Jenny to come to her. Jenny walks over
with puppy dog eyes, and Maegami hugs her and whispers in
Jenny's ear, causing her to laugh.
HANNAH
Miss Takeda, the coffee club has a
bone to pick with you?
MAEGAMI
Moi?
Ami holds up her phone with a picture of Maegami and Nicolet
kissing as they dance at Eizo's party.
AMI
OK, Missy, what do you have to say
for yourself?
Jenny wrinkles her nose in a disappointing look.
JENNY
You and Miss California cheek to
cheek?
The other women all whistle and give the shame-on-you sign as
they rub two fingers together.
MAEGAMI
It's fine. Nicolet will be working
with our new business.
AMI
Yeah, monkey business.
Jenny slaps Ami playfully, but Hannah replies sternly.
HANNAH
You shared our plan with her?
MAEGAMI
Nicolet Cruz will be an asset as
her social media presence will help
us grow.
Hannah exhales in disgust and walks to fill up her coffee
cup.
AMI
When will we start? I feel anxious
as I'm the one who works with
Ichiro every day.
MAEGAMI
I am meeting with Hayashi this
afternoon.
Ami gives Maegami the thumbs-up sign as Jenny strokes
Maegami's arm.
HANNAH
OK, OK, the coffee break is over,
so the coffee club ends too.
Everyone, back to work.
MAEGAMI
It is time to go out and put on
your subservient faces so the men
don't notice us.
Ami, Jenny, and Hannah walk toward the door. Ami and Jenny
leave the room, but Hannah stops, turns to Maegami, and gives
some stern advice.
HANNAH
Be careful with what you share with
Nicolet.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
27 -
Entering the Shark Tank
36 EXT. HIGH RISE CORPORATE BUILDING - LATER - DAY 36
A taxi pulls up in front of the upscale corporate high-rise
building. Maegami steps out and looks both ways before she
enters the lobby.
37 INT. THIRD FLOOR LOBBY - MOMENTS LATER - DAY 37
Maegami steps out of the elevator with a folder under her
arm, and her phone buzzes. She hears Hannah's voice as she
reads the text to herself. Maegami looks up at the sign which
is on the wall.
INSERT - COMPANY SIGN SHAPED LIKE A CARGO SHIP, which reads:
Hayashi Transport
HANNAH (V.O.)
Good Luck today. Be a shark.
Maegami reads her reply as she texts.
MAEGAMI (V.O.)
I smell blood; I'm going in now.
Maegami takes a deep breath and walks up to the secretary's
desk. The secretary, YAMANAKA MISAKI, a female late-20s,
greets Maegami as she approaches her desk.
YAMANAKA MISAKI
Welcome, Miss Takeda. Please come
in. Mr. Hayashi is expecting you.
Follow me.
MAEGAMI
Thank you.
(whispers to herself)
I think.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
28 -
A Toast to Betrayal
38 INT. HAYASHI'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 38
HANTANKA HAYASHI, male, mid-60s, heavyset with slicked-back
hair, and has a booming voice. He wears a flowered Hawaiian
shirt with white pants and sits at his desk. Hayashi pops up
when he sees Yamanaka escort Maegami into his office.
MR.HAYASHI
Well, if it isn't cute little
Maegami, the better half of that
bastard's twins.
MAEGAMI
Hello, Mr. Hayashi. It has been a
long time since I have seen you.
MR.HAYASHI
You are as beautiful as your
mother.
MAEGAMI
Thank you for mentioning my Mom, as
she is never spoken about anymore.
Mr. Hayashi leads Maegami to the other side of the room,
where there are two large wing chairs with a small table
between them.
MR.HAYASHI
Your Mother, Meiko, has always had
a special place in my heart.
Maegami quickly wipes a tear from her eye as she is touched
just hearing her Mother's name.
MAEGAMI
I can't remember the last time I
heard someone say my Mother's name.
MR.HAYASHI
Let's celebrate. Have a beer with
me.
MAEGAMI
I could use one.
Yamanaka appeared with two beers and glasses as she knew the
request was coming. Mr. Hayashi smiles at Yamanaka,
acknowledging her readiness. Yamanaka pours Maegami's beer
into a glass the two speak.
MR.HAYASHI
I supported your mother, and that's
what caused the schism and rivalry
between your father and me.
MAEGAMI
Thank you for being a friend when
she needed one.
MR.HAYASHI
Now, what is this secret meeting
about?
Hayashi takes a slug of beer as Maegami smiles before she
responds.
MAEGAMI
I am here to start my own shipping
company and sink Takeda Shipping.
Hayashi covers his mouth as he chokes on his beer.
MR.HAYASHI
Holy Shit. Continue.
MAEGAMI
You know my father steps down, and
that idiot of a brother, Ichiro,
takes over.
Mr. Hayashi shakes his head, laughing. Maegami chuckles at
Hayashi and sips her beer.
MR.HAYASHI
That old fool still uses that old-
school Ie concept.
MAEGAMI
My plan is for you, my mother's
dearest friend, to help me ruin
Eizo.
Mr. Hayashi starts to laugh, but he sees that Maegami is
serious.
MR.HAYASHI
Oh my god, you are serious!
MAEGAMI
Drop-dead serious, I have my people
ready to start our enterprise. We
need your ships to make it work.
MR.HAYASHI
You are going to steal his clients.
MAEGAMI
Only the important ones.
MR.HAYASHI
You need a cheap lease agreement
with me to make this work.
MAEGAMI
More of a partner in crime.
Hayashi gives a loud belly laugh.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Nothing would hurt my father more
than you helped to ruin him.
MR.HAYASHI
I would love to see his face if
that occurs. But this is business.
It has to be legal.
MAEGAMI
I'm a lawyer, we crossed all the
t's and dotted all the i's.
Maegami winks at Hayashi. This causes Hayashi to smile, and
then he chugs down her beer in thought.
MR.HAYASHI
Causing Hayashi Transport to be the
number one shipping transport
between Japan and L.A.
MAEGAMI
This is my buy-in to our deal.
Maegami hands the folder to Hayashi. He opens it and examines
it.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Ito Pharmaceutical. You were second
in the bidding.
(MORE)
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
I void the deal for a bogus legal
reason. Hayashi Shipping gets the
deal.
Hayashi slams the folder on the table and exclaims.
MR.HAYASHI
I knew you were the sharpest at
Takeda, but I didn't know how
ruthless you are. I love it! Let's
get to work on this.
Maegami gives a celebratory fist pump.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
29 -
Tradition and Coercion
39 EXT. TAKEDA BUILDING - LATER THAT AFTERNOON - DAY 39
SUPER: One Hour later
People walking in front of the Takeda Building. A few enter
the building.
40 INT. THIRD FLOOR TAKEDA BUILDING - CONTINUOUS - DAY 40
Ichiro, wears his mask and gloves, exits the elevator and
looks at the empty kiosk and secretaries' desks. There is a
small sign on the kiosk.
INSERT - DESK SIGN, which reads: Be Back in 15 Minutes.
Ichiro slaps the sign off of the kiosk.
ICHIRO
This is going to change when I'm in
charge.
Ichiro storms into his office.
41 INT. ICHIRO'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 41
Ichiro enters his office with his head down, mumbling to
himself.
EIZO
Where have you been?
Ichiro jumps back as Eizo's voice scares him. Eizo sits with
his feet up on the desk. Ichiro bends over to catch his
breath before answering.
EIZO (CONT'D)
We have to talk.
ICHIRO
Sure, Father. You just startled me.
Ichiro walks over and sits across the desk from Eizo.
EIZO
Our cultural traditions are what
built Takeda Shipping. Young people
don't get it.
ICHIRO
I do, Father.
EIZO
I know you do. That's why I am
handing over the family business to
you.
Eizo takes his feet off of the desk and leans forward to
address Ichiro.
EIZO (CONT'D)
One tradition is the business
transaction of marriage.
ICHIRO
Marriage?
EIZO
Marriage is a business contract. My
marriage was arranged by my Father
with Haruto Takeda. That is how I
got to this position.
ICHIRO
You weren't in love with my Mother?
Eizo sits back, looks at the ceiling, and laughs.
EIZO
Love? No such thing. If you want
love, you get a concubine when you
get married.
Eizo stands up and walks around the desk toward Ichiro.
EIZO (CONT'D)
An arranged marriage is part of my
plan that will take care of our
problems.
ICHIRO
Of course, Father, what is it? You
know I will do whatever you ask.
EIZO
We need a spy on Maegami. I need to
know what she might be planning.
ICHIRO
Well—
Eizo talks assertively and louder.
EIZO
I have the plan. You listen.
Eizo walks around the desk and massages Ichiro's shoulders.
EIZO (CONT'D)
Your assistant Ami Ryoto will be
our spy, you will marry her as a
reward, and you will give me a
grandson.
Ichiro looks up at his Father.
ICHIRO
Ami? But—
Eizo squeezes Ichiro's shoulders harder, causing him to stop
talking and wince.
EIZO
Ami is Japanese, knows the business
better than you, has the hips for
childbirth, and I can coerce her to
cooperate.
Ichiro drops his head and submits to his Father's will with
his body language.
EIZO (CONT'D)
When she returns, I will arrange
it. You will be amorous to her.
Ichiro slowly raises his head and looks at his Father.
ICHIRO
Yes, Father.
Eizo smiles.
EIZO
Arranged marriages, sometimes
coerced, are Takeda traditions,
too.
Genres:
["Drama","Family","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
30 -
The Birth of Dragon Lady Lines
42 INT. MAEGAMI'S TAKEDA SHIPPING OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 42
Hannah, Jenny, Ami, Maegami, and Nicolet sit around the
conference table with coffee and an open box of donuts.
AMI
I can't wait to get away from
Ichiro.
MAEGAMI
We have to play it cool for at
least six months. Hayashi is
drawing up the papers for our
partnership.
JENNY
What are we going to name our new
all-women shipping corporation?
MAEGAMI
Nicolet, tell them our idea.
Hannah folds her arms and rolls her eyes at Nicolet having a
say already.
NICOLET
We felt we should lean into the
Japanese stereotypes and go with
Dragon Lady Lines.
AMI
Dragon Lady, I like it. Alluring.
JENNY
Mysterious.
MAEGAMI
Domineering.
HANNAH
Deceitful. It's an offensive term
to all Asian women.
MAEGAMI
It's time to be offensive. We are
modern day Dragon Ladies. We are
assertive and determined.
JENNY
Boo, Hannah. Don't ruin the vibe.
Dragon Lady is awesome.
Hannah stands up and puts both hands up in a surrender pose.
HANNAH
OK, I will not be the party pooper.
Dragon Lady Lines, it is.
Maegami stands with her coffee mug raised, and all of the
other women follow suit.
MAEGAMI
To the Dragon Ladies, we will sink
Takeda Shipping to the sea's abyss.
Everyone clinks their mugs with a smile, but Hannah has a
smirk on her face instead.
HANNAH
Lips sealed. We still have a lot of
work to do.
Jenny and Ami go up to Nicolet and take selfies with her.
Maegami takes their cameras to take the pictures. They laugh
like school girls. Hannah folds her arms and shakes her head
at them.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
31 -
The Disguise Plan
43 EXT. LOS ANGELES SKYLINE - LATER - NIGHT 43
The L.A. Skyline is lit up, and a full moon glows above it.
44 INT. NICOLET'S BEDROOM - NIGHT 44
Maegami sits at a vanity table, combing her wet hair. She is
wrapped in a towel and has just come out of a shower. Nicolet
walks over in the shortest night shirt possible, takes the
comb from Maegami, and combs Maegami's hair.
NICOLET
Dragon Lady is a great idea, but
Takeda Shipping is yours. You
should not be the one to leave.
MAEGAMI
I know, but what can I do?
NICOLET
Is the CEO of Takeda like a
dictator that no one can challenge?
MAEGAMI
Yes, it's a family business. The
head of the family is a dictator.
Nicolet smiles at the answer. She then pulls back Maegami's
wet hair tightly.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Ow, go easy.
NICOLET
Look at you, with short hair, you
could be Ichiro.
MAEGAMI
That is so flattering to hear from
your lover. You look like a guy.
NICOLET
No, no, no. I did a story once
about a woman who dressed like her
brother for a year so no one knew
he was dead.
Nicolet ties Maegami's hair in the back and runs out of the
room.
MAEGAMI
What are you talking about?
NICOLET (O.S.)
You could be Ichiro.
Nicolet comes running back in with a roll of clear plastic
wrap. Nicolet takes Maegami's two hands and puts them on top
of Maegami's head.
MAEGAMI
I must have soap in my ears. I
thought you said I could be—
Nicolet rips the towel off of Maegami and starts to wrap her
chest with the plastic wrap.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
What the hell.
Nicolet tears the wrap and lets it drop to the floor. Nicolet
touches Maegami's shoulders, arms, and face as she talks.
NICOLET
Shoulders, arms, cheekbones, eyes,
the whole package.
Nicolet goes into her closet.
MAEGAMI
So you are saying I can fool my
Father and the people at work that
I am Ichiro.
Nicolet comes back with a white shirt, blazer, and tie.
Nicolet helps Maegami put on the white shirt. Then she sits
on Maegami's lap to do her tie.
NICOLET
Yes, no one can know. You fool the
girls first, then Eizo.
Maegami thinks as Nicolet gets the Blazer.
MAEGAMI
Do I have to lie to the girls?
NICOLET
Yes, for their own benefit. Why
should you lease ships from Hayashi
when the Takeda fleet is yours?
Nicolet puts the blazer on a wide-eyed Maegami, who looks
like the Final Jeopardy answer just popped into her head.
MAEGAMI
This way, we take over Takeda and
make it Dragon Lady Lines.
Nicolet puts some black shading on Maegami's cheeks and chin.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
This is crazy.
Maegami and Nicolet stares at Maegami in the mirror.
MAEGAMI (CONT'D)
Damn. I'm Ichiro.
NICOLET
Wear his stupid germ mask and
gloves. He makes it easy for us.
MAEGAMI
What do we do about Ichiro?
NICOLET
I will call Pedro.
MAEGAMI
Murder. We will get caught.
Nicolet touches Maegami's lips to quiet her.
NICOLET
Pedro eliminates Ichiro, but no one
looks for him.
(MORE)
NICOLET (CONT'D)
He's not missing because you
dressed like him and he came to
work.
Maegami looks pensively at Nicolet and then at herself in the
mirror. Maegami talks softly but with strength.
MAEGAMI
I would alternate between personas
so Maegami and Ichiro are working.
NICOLET
Maegami can take some time off,
too.
MAEGAMI
This is strange, but the thought of
having Ichiro murdered excites me.
NICOLET
Me too; it bounds us together.
MAEGAMI
This is insane. But we can do this.
NICOLET
Yes, we can.
The two give a quick laugh and Nicolet sits back on her lap,
and they kiss passionately.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
32 -
Secrets in the Shadows
45 INT. HANNAH'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 45
Hannah's bedroom is lit with a dim, small lamp. Hannah sits
up in bed in a nightshirt with the sheet up to her waist.
DETECTIVE EDDIE WILLIAMS, a Black male, puts on his pants and
his detective badge shines by the small light.
HANNAH
Eddie, you have to leave?
DETECTIVE WILLIAMS
I'm working undercover tonight. I
put the background report on your
vanity.
HANNAH
Thank you.
DETECTIVE WILLIAMS
Now, you have to do your part and
keep your eyes and ears open for
any illegal activity at Takeda.
HANNAH
I don't think anything shady is
happening where I work.
DETECTIVE WILLIAMS
My informant told me there is
chatter on the street about Takeda
Shipping.
Hannah answers in a sarcastic tone.
HANNAH
Fine, if your informant says so.
Detective Williams gives Hannah a kiss.
DETECTIVE WILLIAMS
That folder is an interesting read.
HANNAH
Stay safe.
DETECTIVE WILLIAMS
See you on the weekend. Lock the
door after I leave.
Detective Williams leaves. Hannah gets up to look at the
folder on the table. In the background, you hear the door
close. Hannah puts her finger on the folder.
INSERT - MANILA FOLDER, labeled with: Background Information
on Nicolet Cruz.
HANNAH
I knew there was something about
her.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Crime"]
Ratings
Scene
33 -
Reflections of Ambition and Doubt
46 INT. EIZO'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 46
Eizo wears a sleeveless undershirt and stares into the mirror
on the vanity in the room. He has a glass of whiskey on the
rocks, and he toasts himself.
EIZO
You will be a grandfather before
you know it. Ichiro will be a CEO
only in title, as I will still pull
the strings.
Eizo takes a swig of his drink and slams the glass down.
EIZO (CONT'D)
But Maegami. I know she is up to
something. That bitch, I am not
even sure if she is my daughter.
Eizo pours himself another glass of whiskey.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
34 -
Torn Loyalties and Obsessive Desires
47 INT. AMI'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 47
Ami holds her head as she stares at herself in the mirror.
Her hair is disarrayed, she has a glass of wine, and she
slurs her words as she talks to herself in the mirror.
AMI
The big boss, fat Eizo Takeda,
tells me that I must marry his son.
That is not an arranged marriage.
It's a shotgun wedding.
Ami downs her glass of wine and wipes her mouth with the back
of her hand.
AMI (CONT'D)
Not only that, but I have to rat on
Maegami, and the girls or he will
blackball me from any jobs in Los
Angeles.
Ami laughs as she pours herself another glass of wine.
AMI (CONT'D)
If I rat, I marry Ichiro and will
be the queen of Takeda shipping.
Ami puts a cheap plastic tiara on her head.
AMI (CONT'D)
If I refuse, my life depends on the
Dragon Ladies success.
Ami puts her fingers to her lips.
AMI (CONT'D)
Then, he kisses me. All these
years, and now he kisses me.
Ami stands, puts her nose on the nose of her reflection, and
yells at herself.
AMI (CONT'D)
Damn it! I liked the kiss. I kissed
him back.
(MORE)
AMI (CONT'D)
What the hell do I do now? Loyal to
my friends or become Mrs. Ichiro
Takeda?
Ami's face slides down the mirror. She puts her head down on
the vanity and cries.
48 INT. JENNY'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 48
Jenny wears a pajama shorts set and has her hand in her
pajama bottom. There are dozens of photos of Maegami attached
around her vanity's mirror. Some with Jenny and some solo
shots of Maegami.
Jenny's eyes are closed, and she moans softly.
JENNY
Mmm, me and you, Mae, it will be, I
will wait patiently, yes, Mae, yes.
Jenny moans and collapses on the vanity. Her head is down on
the vanity and she punches softly a picture on the vanity.
INSERT - PICTURE OF NICOLET'S FACE WITH A RED X DRAWN OVER IT
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
35 -
A Disturbed Freedom
49 INT. ICHIRO'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 49
Ichiro stands in Maegami's red prom dress and heels with the
wooden box gift Sada gave him.
ICHIRO
I'm marrying Ami.
Ichiro laughs and shakes his head in disbelief.
ICHIRO (CONT'D)
Maegami doesn't know I still have
this dress and shoes. She also
doesn't know that my new buddy Sada
will end her life.
Ichiro opens the wooden box, uses his pinky to take some
cocaine out of it, and inhales it. Ichiro closes his eyes and
moans pleasantly.
ICHIRO (CONT'D)
Finally, without Maegami, I will
have my own life.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
36 -
Echoes of Identity
50 INT. NICOLET'S BEDROOM - LATER - NIGHT 50
Maegami sits up on the bed dressed like Ichiro. Nicolet
sleeps with her head on Maegami's lap. Maegami looks
identical to Ichiro. Maegami talks quietly out loud.
MAEGAMI
What am I doing?
DISSOLVE TO:
51 INT. SHIPPING CONTAINER - FROM SCENE ONE - NIGHT 51
SUPER: Present-Day Inside Shipping Container.
Maegami and Nicolet are in the exact same position as the
previous scene ended. But they are on the floor with
Maegami's back to a wall.
As in scene one, Maegami is in a Dodger baseball hat and a
soiled running suit. Nicolet is in a tattered sweat suit and
an unruly Afro. There is a single hanging light bulb that
dimly lights the container. Maegami talks quietly out loud.
MAEGAMI
What am I doing?
FADE OUT.