MUTANIC KAIJUS
EPISODE 6: "The First Taste"
INT. FLAT – FLORENCIA'S ROOM – NIGHT
Florencia flops onto her bed, smiling faintly.
FLORENCIA (muttering)
That was actually fun...
(She places her hand in her pocket)
Good thing I took a pic—wait, my phone's not in my pocket!? My phone!?
She rushes downstairs to find MRS. KELINZA holding her phone.
MRS. KELINZA
This yours, Florencia?
FLORENCIA
Yes.
MRS. KELINZA
Explain this. (Shows her the picture)
FLORENCIA
It's just a picture.
MRS. KELINZA
Of you and my boy.
FLORENCIA
Isn't this what you wanted?
MRS. KELINZA
Huh?
FLORENCIA
You started it. And I'm grateful.
MRS. KELINZA
This wasn't how things were supposed to end up. You've only met for five days. This isn't some romance anime.
FLORENCIA
Yeah, I also found that... weird.
MRS. KELINZA
It's crazy... and his face expression... it's priceless.
FLORENCIA
Huh?
MRS. KELINZA
Does this mean he's really into you?
FLORENCIA
What do you mean?
MRS. KELINZA
His face.
FLORENCIA
What's wrong with his face?
MRS. KELINZA
He's embarrassed. He's shy. He's... blushing.
FLORENCIA
That's normal.
MRS. KELINZA
Not for Leniel.
FLORENCIA
Huh?
MRS. KELINZA
That's the first time he's made such a face. Did you seduce him or something?
FLORENCIA
No.
MRS. KELINZA
That wouldn't have worked anyway.
FLORENCIA
What's going on?
MRS. KELINZA
Lemme explain. Ever since I adopted him, he's always had this emotionless expression. Doesn't care about anything.
When I began teasing him and having fun with him, he began smiling and laughing. I tried so many things to get him embarrassed or shy, but nothing worked.
But you did it within five days. I've failed as a mother...
FLORENCIA
Uhh... Please don't cry!
MRS. KELINZA
How did you do it!?
FLORENCIA
I guess we're... kinda the same.
MRS. KELINZA
Huh?
FLORENCIA
I never got so embarrassed. I never knew what blushing even was until now.
MRS. KELINZA
Then why—what do you see in him?
FLORENCIA
I don't really have anything specific.
MRS. KELINZA
How far do you want to go with him?
FLORENCIA (blushing, covering her face)
I dunno...
MRS. KELINZA
I think I know.
FLORENCIA
Huh?
MRS. KELINZA
Wait, so are these groceries his?
FLORENCIA
Yeah. I think we swapped our stuff. Why does he like meat that much?
MRS. KELINZA
It's a long story. Wait, I'm confused.
FLORENCIA
About what?
MRS. KELINZA
You left here at exactly 8:16 in the morning and came back this late. What the hell were you two doing!?
FLORENCIA
Nothing! Just talking!
MRS. KELINZA (sighs)
He can sometimes be insensitive... but please understand that he's never done this before.
FLORENCIA (pretending)
Okay...
MRS. KELINZA
Don't tell me this is your first time.
FLORENCIA
Yes, it is.
MRS. KELINZA (smacks her face)
This is going to be difficult...
Florencia runs to her room.
MRS. KELINZA
You left your phone again.
Florencia rushes down the stairs, grabs her phone, and goes upstairs. She stares at Leniel's room door.
FLORENCIA
This is... (enters)
MRS. KELINZA
I wonder what Tybeast would do if he found out.
INT. TYBEAST'S MIND – NIGHT
DEVIL T
What happened?
ANGEL T
You sure took a long nap and you were too late. They were getting along very well.
TYBEAST
Well, it's your fault.
DEVIL T
I hope you know I am just in your mind. You did that on your own.
TYBEAST
So I'm too late.
DEVIL T
Yep. (gets stabbed in the back by the angel spirit)
Ah! How are you still alive?
ANGEL T
You should've finished your target. Damn dog.
DEVIL T (cries)
ANGEL T
It's never too late, Tybeast.
TYBEAST
He's right. I'll just kill her.
ANGEL T (slaps Tybeast)
Don't be more stupid than you already are.
TYBEAST
You're right...
ANGEL T
You have to fill in the gaps that she hasn't filled.
TYBEAST
Like what?
ANGEL T
How should I know? Figure that out yourself.
DEVIL T
Just make sure they don't get time to talk. Even better—make them hate each other.
ANGEL T
For the first time you've said something that's worth thinking of.
DEVIL T
Shut up, angel!
TYBEAST
I think I might have a plan.
INT. BOYS' DORM – NIGHT
Leniel lies on the bottom bunk, staring at his palm. Nayoka is on the top bed, eavesdropping, sweating.
LENIEL
Is it just me or I can't stop thinking about her. I've never felt this way. It's strange... my mind won't stop forming images of her.
Nayoka slowly grabs his phone, typing in a group chat.
NAYOKA (texting)
Guys, I think Leniel's thinking about someone. To be specific—it's a girl. He's been going on and on about her since he came back from shopping.
And weird part... he picked vegetables.
KAYA
You really think you can fool us with that?
NAYOKA
Gimme a sec.
Nayoka records audio.
LENIEL (recording)
What's she doing right now? Why am I thinking about her... I can't get her out of my damn head! (kicks bed)
NAYOKA (sending audio)
This should be enough.
FIONA
Are you sure that's Leniel?
KOTAN
That's his voice all right.
KAYA
Is he sick? Call his mom or something.
NAYOKA
He's fine.
FIONA
Are you sure it's not some fake Lee?
NAYOKA
100% original.
KOTAN
We'll talk about this tomorrow early morning.
FIONA
Me too.
KUNYA
Guess it's all of us, huh?
MIDAS
Naaa, not me. I'll sleep just fine.
Leniel receives a text.
TEXT (FROM FLORENCIA)
Hi, it's me, Florencia. (message deleted immediately)
LENIEL (texting back)
How did you get this number?
FLORENCIA
From your room.
LENIEL
You're in my room?
FLORENCIA
Yeah. Do you wanna talk?
LENIEL
I can't sleep anyway. So sure.
To be continued in the next response due to length...
Continuing MUTANIC KAIJUS – EPISODE 6, in full script format:
INT. CLASSROOM – NEXT MORNING
Leniel is fast asleep at his desk. Kotan gives a signal. Nayoka and the others rise simultaneously and head to the door.
TEACHER
Um?
KOTAN
It's urgent council work.
TEACHER
Okay...
KOTAN
Thank you. (closes the door)
INT. COUNCIL ROOM – SHORTLY AFTER
Nayoka places his phone on the table. They kneel before the boss chair.
KOTAN
(bowing) We have arrived, Your Highness.
The chair spins. It's MRS. KELINZA with Tybeast on her lap.
MRS. KELINZA
Good morning. Please cut the jokes and get up.
(stands) Before we begin, I'd like to apologize.
MIDAS
For what?
MRS. KELINZA
I was the cause of all this.
NAYOKA
How?
MRS. KELINZA
(flashback)
FLORENCIA (V.O.)
...I love you!
(back to present)
MRS. KELINZA
And that's how it started.
KOTAN
I see.
KAYA
But this means Leniel took that seriously.
MRS. KELINZA
I'm as surprised as you are.
KAYA
And here I thought that monster was incapable of emotions.
FIONA
Same here.
MIDAS
And weird thing—they've only known each other for 5 days...
KOTAN
Six days, to be precise.
MRS. KELINZA
Yes.
FIONA
But I have a feeling Leniel's not serious. Maybe she...
MRS. KELINZA
I just sent you all a picture.
Everyone checks their phones. KOTAN and MIDAS fall to their knees.
KAYA
Are you sure this wasn't edited?
MRS. KELINZA
100% real.
FIONA
They look so cute like this...
MRS. KELINZA
I know, right? It's like he can't even look straight.
NAYOKA
And he doesn't have his expressionless face on.
MRS. KELINZA
This was supposed to be a good thing. But it's not.
KOTAN
So what's the plan, Your Highness?
MRS. KELINZA
We have to stop this relationship at all costs.
KAYA
What about Hydrion?
MRS. KELINZA
Oh, don't worry. We'll have his full cooperation, right, Nayoka?
NAYOKA
About that... not really.
MRS. KELINZA
What?
NAYOKA
He's not interested in Leniel's private life.
MRS. KELINZA
You really are useless.
NAYOKA
I'm sorry.
MRS. KELINZA
You'll have to make up for him then.
NAYOKA
I know.
KOTAN
So you're saying there's no way of getting through to him?
NAYOKA
He won't listen to me.
MRS. KELINZA
It's not a problem. So here's the plan—and just in case that one fails, I have seven more.
MIDAS
Seriously? Eight plans?
MRS. KELINZA
Even eight isn't enough.
KAYA
Lesson from experience?
MRS. KELINZA
I've gotten an achievement in best relationship breaker. After all, I was the one who ruined Kotan & Fiona's rom-com, Nayoka and—
MIDAS
I don't think you should be proud of that.
MRS. KELINZA
There's no relationship I can't break.
MIDAS
What about that with Professor Williams and Mrs. Lelith?
MRS. KELINZA
That one...
MIDAS
If you had broken that one, none of this would've happened, dummy.
MRS. KELINZA
Dummy, huh?
MIDAS
That wasn't supposed to come out.
MRS. KELINZA
Tybeast, please teach him a lesson.
MIDAS
Violence isn't the answer. I'm really sorry!
Tybeast attacks Midas. CUT TO:
INT. CLASSROOM – LATER
TEACHER
You sure took your time.
KOTAN
Sir, please. Your period is over.
TEACHER
Really...? Who's the next teacher?
KOTAN
The Queen.
Mrs. Kelinza walks in wearing sunglasses.
STUDENTS
Good morning, Your Highness!
FLORENCIA
Your Highness?
MAXI
So you heard it too.
KELTON
Yeah, it seems she owns the school.
MAXI
She does?
MRS. KELINZA
Morning, students. And please, call me Mrs. Kelinza for the time being.
(sits) Today we'll be reading some books I wrote just yesterday evening.
FLORENCIA
Huh?
MRS. KELINZA
First one is called... "People Don't Fall in Love Within 5 Days, You Sex Dog!!!"
FLORENCIA (blushing hard)
Leniel sleeps unnoticed.
MRS. KELINZA
Now class, before we begin reading, let's hear everyone's view on the title.
Everyone raises hands.
FLORENCIA (V.O.)
This is bad...
15 MINUTES LATER
MRS. KELINZA
That was a nice book. Onto the next one... (clears throat)
"What Were You Doing in His Room?"
FLORENCIA (V.O.)
Someone kill me.
20 MINUTES LATER
MRS. KELINZA
And for the final one—
KOTAN
Mrs. Kelinza, it's 10 minutes past our break.
MRS. KELINZA
Huh?
KOTAN
It's time for our break. (sweating)
MRS. KELINZA
What do you have after break?
KOTAN
Maths.
MRS. KELINZA
I'll be sure to be there then. You can leave.
INT. CLASSROOM – CONTINUOUS
Students chat and walk out. Mrs. Kelinza stands between Leniel and Florencia's seats.
MRS. KELINZA
Leniel?
MIDAS
He's been asleep.
MRS. KELINZA
For how long?
MIDAS
Since morning, I guess.
MRS. KELINZA
Is that so... and you didn't bother to say anything?
MIDAS
He wouldn't listen.
Mrs. Kelinza leaves. Florencia shakes Leniel awake.
FLORENCIA
Wake up.
LENIEL (yawning, stretching)
Did I miss something?
FLORENCIA (V.O.)
(He really slept through the entire class...)
No, you didn't. Can we talk somewhere?
LENIEL
Sure, after I take a quick nap.
FLORENCIA
No. We're doing this now.
LENIEL
(resisting) Nooo...
FLORENCIA
I'll buy you some chicken on the way.
LENIEL (immediately standing)
Let's go.
EXT. SCHOOL GROUNDS – UNDER TREE – DAY
Florencia and Leniel sit under a large tree. Leniel eats fried chicken from a paper bag, eyes lighting up with each bite.
LENIEL
This tastes different.
FLORENCIA
So you noticed?
LENIEL
It's crunchy, has a well-fried color, smells great—and the taste... it's addictive.
Only Mom can cook something close to this.
FLORENCIA
So you like it?
LENIEL
I do.
FLORENCIA (blushing)
LENIEL
I guess you're the one who cooked it?
FLORENCIA
Yes. After the incident of us swapping our stuff, I thought I should try it.
LENIEL
You mean when you stole my chicken?
FLORENCIA
Don't put it that way!
LENIEL
So did you just bring me here to enjoy your home cooking?
FLORENCIA
No. I wanted you to confirm something for me—and please be honest.
LENIEL
Sure.
FLORENCIA
Your dog, Tybeast... what is he?
LENIEL (pauses)
(She's already figured that out?)
No, he's just a sub-Hydrion project.
FLORENCIA
Is Nayoka... Hydrion?
LENIEL
I can't say anything about that. But... (stands up) You're very good.
FLORENCIA (smiling)
Thanks.
LENIEL
Is that all?
FLORENCIA
Can I tell you something?
LENIEL
Huh?
FLORENCIA
I was friends with Hydrion... but that was when I was little.
LENIEL
Really?
FLORENCIA
I don't know why, but I used to call him "Lever."
LENIEL (thinking)
Weird name...
FLORENCIA
Yeah. Um, Leniel... if I told you that something's gonna happen tonight, and you might end up hating me...
LENIEL
I won't hate you. I anticipated something like this would happen.
FLORENCIA
How?
LENIEL
Mom told me Rodan called. He said your boss found out Nayoka is Hydrion—so I should expect something bad to happen...
But I should stay out of it.
FLORENCIA
Huh... so you already knew?
LENIEL
Yep.
FLORENCIA
So what are you going to do?
LENIEL
I'm going to have a quiet, long sleep.
FLORENCIA
You're not mad at all?
LENIEL
Nope. (leaving)
Hope I get to see you later.
FLORENCIA
You don't get it, do you? After tonight... I might not see you again.
LENIEL
Then can you do me a favor?
FLORENCIA
What is it?
LENIEL
Can you fry some more of these for me?
FLORENCIA
You've got to be kidding me.
She grabs his hand and they both run off.
EXT. SCHOOL PERIMETER – MOMENTS LATER
Kotan watches them leave and snaps a picture.
KOTAN (texting)
They just left the school.
FIONA (texting)
Just like that?
MRS. KELINZA (texting)
Don't lose them.
KOTAN
But Your Highness, it's against school rules to leave without permission.
MRS. KELINZA
May I remind you who owns the school?
KOTAN (V.O.)
(I almost forgot that.)
Kotan runs after them but pauses at the crossroad.
KOTAN
Which way did they go!?
NAYOKA (offscreen)
You take left, I'll take right.
KOTAN
Thank goodness you're here.
NAYOKA
You owe me one.
KOTAN
Sure.
INT. FLORENCIA'S HOUSE – DINING ROOM – NIGHT
Florencia finishes setting the table. She takes off her apron and sits beside Leniel, who eyes the food eagerly.
LENIEL
Can I dig in?
FLORENCIA
No.
LENIEL
Then why is it in front of me?
FLORENCIA
I'm also in front of you.
LENIEL
I prefer the chicken.
FLORENCIA
What about me?
LENIEL
I would still take chicken.
FLORENCIA
Why?
LENIEL
I seriously don't know.
Florencia puts a chicken nugget in front of him. Leniel reaches for it, but she blocks him.
FLORENCIA
Open your mouth.
LENIEL
I'm not a baby, you know.
FLORENCIA
Then I guess you don't want this.
LENIEL (sighs, gives in)
Fine. (opens mouth)
She feeds him. They talk and laugh until there's only one nugget left.
LENIEL
Can I have the last one already?
FLORENCIA
If you want it that bad...
She places a part of it in her mouth, holding the rest with her lips.
LENIEL
What are you doing?
FLORENCIA
If you want it that bad, then take it with your mouth.
LENIEL
I'm not doing this.
FLORENCIA
It's the only one left.
Leniel closes his eyes and leans in. Just before he bites, Florencia pulls back the nugget—and kisses him.
LENIEL (eyes open in shock)
This taste...
They stare at each other. From outside the kitchen window:
EXT. KITCHEN WINDOW – NIGHT
Nayoka and Kotan are watching—and recording.
NAYOKA
What...
KOTAN
...the hell...
Meanwhile, Dinna watches from the stairs, taking a photo.
DINNA
(wow) Didn't see this coming.
Back inside—
LENIEL (faints)
FLORENCIA
That was my first too, you know...
EXT. SHORELINE – NIGHT
Three massive ships land on the shore. Soldiers march off and form ranks. A tall woman (THE BOSS) steps down from one ship, chewing gum.
BOSS
(looks around, blows and pops bubble gum)
Let's get this done with.
TO BE CONTINUED...