Evening—but still vibrant in Bantan.
Inside the "Bed and Breakfast,"
The place is beautifully decorated, packed with people.
Isaan and a shirtless Jino walk in—girls immediately swoon at the sight of him.
Isaan: Dude, you seriously need to put on a shirt😭
Jino: It's a free country😶
Jino walks over to the counter. A young man about his age stands on the other side, wearing a big smile.
Konan: Welcome to "The Lazy Lounge."
Jino: I need a room for my brother and me..
Jino notices the name tag.
"Konan."
Jino: …Konan.
Konan: I'm afraid we don't have any rooms available at the moment. We're a full house.
Jino: Seriously? 😐
Konan: Really sorry about that😅 We're usually full to the brim when the food festival is nearby. I can recommend an inn close by if you'd like.
Jino: Food festival?…
Two beautiful girls overhear and step closer. Big boobs. Tiny shorts.
Girl: You can stay with my friend and me if you want😘🫦
Jino: Thanks, but no thanks, ladies.
He casually leans on the counter.
(Thinks) Jino: Crap… this is really tempting😬
Isaan wanders around, taking in the place. He accidentally bumps into a pretty girl.
Isaan: Oops, sorry about that—
He looks up.
Isaan: Whoa! 😳
Sanjoo: Don't worry about it—I'm such a klutz🤭
Isaan: No, no… totally my fault😅
Sanjoo: Gotta be careful, am I right?
Isaan: Yeah. You could bump into somebody… fall down and wind up dead.
He laughs awkwardly😆
Sanjoo freezes😶
(Thinks) Isaan: Wind up dead?… Why would I say that?
She suddenly laughs🤭
(Thinks) Isaan: Say something cool… think, think—damn, what do I say now?!😭
An awkward silence hangs between them.
Isaan cringes internally😬
Sanjoo: I'm Sanjoo, by the way☺️
Isaan: Isaan😳
Sanjoo: So… you staying the night here?
Isaan: Not sure yet. My brother's trying to figure that out. What about you?
Sanjoo: My mom and I are just in town for a little while. We're staying at an inn not too far from here—Well… I should get going☺️
(Thinks) Isaan: Ask if you'll see her again… ask… ASK—
Isaan: Okay! Nice to meet you!
She gives him a warm smile and walks away.
(Thinks) Isaan: Idiot😭😭
Isaan stands there, replaying the moment in his head—imagining all the cooler ways it could have gone.
Then he pats his pockets.
Nothing.
…???
(Thinks) Isaan: Wait… did I just get robbed?🫠
He turns just in time to see Sanjoo quickly exiting The Lazy Lounge.
(Thinks) Sanjoo: Sucker😏
Isaan: Hey!😤
He takes off after her.
Jino notices.
(Thinks) Jino: Where's he off to?..
Isaan bursts outside.
He looks left. Right. People everywhere.
Then—he spots her.
Isaan: There she is!
He runs.
Sanjoo strolls casually, whistling. From the corner of her eye, she notices him closing in.
Isaan: Get back here!😤
(Thinks) Sanjoo: Ooo… I like a good chase.
She breaks into a run.
Isaan follows right behind.
They weave through crowds, carriages—even cutting through buildings.
(Thinks) Isaan: She's good…
Sanjoo glances back. He's still on her tail.
Sanjoo: Ooo, able to keep up this far, huh? Not bad at all
They pass through an abandoned building.
The air turns cold. Heavy.
A strange soul energy lingers.
Isaan feels it—and notices.
They burst out the other side.
Sanjoo nearly loses him… but—
She skids to a stop.
A dead end alley.
Isaan (panting): Alright… nice try, but it's game over. Give me back my wallet😤
Sanjoo: Me? I think you've got the wrong person🤭
Isaan: I followed you the whole time😤
(Thinks) Isaan: Crap… she's beautiful. Focus. Focus!
He gestures for the wallet.
Isaan: I'm a gentleman, so I'll ask nicely.
Give me my wallet back.
Sanjoo: Aww… You don't wanna hurt a vulnerable little girl?😏
She slowly walks toward him. She unbuttons her shirt slightly🫦
Sanjoo: You really wanna fight me?
Isaan: Ahh😳..
Sanjoo: So, what are you gonna do?👁️👄
Isaan: We can do this the easy way or the hard way😭
(Smirks) Sanjoo: I pick… the hard way.
She immediately pulls out a PINK BELL. Isaan can tell she's about to do something…
Isaan: Is that her…?
Sanjoo: Spirit tether! I summon you.
She rings the bell!
Just then, a ghost appears—tall, skinny, with a pumpkin head. It immediately blocks Isaan's path.
Ghost: You ain't getting past me.
(Thinkslf) Isaan: She's able to summon?.. Must be her Ren technique.
"REN: Magical power tied to one's soul"
Sanjoo: See you later, alligator😜
She slips away.
Jino stands outside the Lazy Lounge.
(Thinks) Jino: He's been gone too long…
Isaan is face to face with the pumpkin-headed ghost.
Ghost: You ain't gonna touch a hair on my lady's head, kid.
Isaan: I don't want to fight you. I just want my wallet back.
Now if you'll excuse me, I've got a really pretty thief to catch…
Isaan tries to leave—but the ghost suddenly restrains him by sitting on him!
Isaan: What the?!😤
Ghost: I said you ain't gonna touch my lady!
Isaan: Hey! Get off!
Isaan struggles free and attempts to run after Sanjoo—but the ghost traps him inside a giant pumpkin it conjures up!
Ghost: I told you… you ain't gonna touch my lady. She's mine🤤
All of a sudden, a pale-skinned, gothic-looking girl appears.
Ghost: Hey—who are you?
He freezes as realization hits him.
Ghost: Wait… you're—
She slices him clean in two before he can finish his sentence.
The ghost fades away.
She cuts Isaan out of the pumpkin in one clean strike… much to his relief.
Isaan: Thank you, I really owe you one😄
She then points the blade at him.
Isaan: Wait—huh😳
Gwen: You're coming with me.
-Character Profile-
Name: Gwen
Age: 16?
Appearance: Pale skin, short black hair with purple highlights.
Cross: Scissor-blade
Persona: Calm, reserved and confident
Pet Peeve: People, she just doesn't like people.
Fun Fact: She has a soft spot for cutes things like kittens and puppies but she will never admit this.
Isaan: I'm sorry, what's going on? I'm so confused😭
Gwen: You're my target, and I always get my target.
Gwen then shows him a wanted poster. It looks nothing like Isaan!
Isaan: Wait, you're serious?! That doesn't look like me at all😤
Gwen: Nice try, but you're not getting away. Now get on your knees—I won't ask again.
(Thinks) Isaan: She's serious?.. Ok then… only one way out of this…
Isaan: I didn't want to do this, but…
Isaan suddenly leaps high into the air! Gwen merely observes from below.
Isaan: Alright, I'm just gonna get her out of the way quick!..
He clenches his fist.
Isaan: Here's my move… Kamari!
"KAMARI: SOUL BLAST"
An aura of red energy manifests around his fist.
(Thinks to herself) Gwen: Is that the Kamari?..
He comes crashing down toward Gwen. She doesn't flinch an inch.
(Thinks to self) Isaan: She's not even moving?.. Isn't she worried she'll get hurt?.. Oh man—I can't hit her… gotta think fast…
Just as Isaan reaches Gwen—who still hasn't moved a muscle—he purposely misses her.
That grants her an opening…
She sends him flying into a nearby building with one punch!
Some people pass by.
Man: What was that?..
Isaan lies on the ground, seemingly dazed from the impact. He sees Gwen approaching and quickly forces himself up.
Gwen: Still awake? Tough one, aren't you…
Isaan: Ok… this has to end…
Isaan charges toward Gwen, manifesting his "Kamari" again…
Gwen: Where did you learn that kind of Ren technique from?
(Thinks) Isaan: Huh?.. She knows this move? But how!?… Master creepy mask said only three people alive knew it😲
Flashback: A moment during training with Mr. Q…
Isaan and Mr. Q stand by a lake.
Mr. Q: This move I'm about to show you is called Kamari. A very powerful technique—so rare that only three people alive today know it.
Isaan: Whoa 😮
Mr. Q: This very move is the one your father once taught me… are you ready to learn it?
Isaan: I am.
End of flashback.
Isaan closes in on Gwen…
Gwen: Enough.
She dashes so fast that Isaan completely loses track of her. Before he can react, she's already in front of him.
A simple palm strike to his stomach.
(Fading) Isaan: How is she so strong?…
He goes unconscious.
Gwen ties him up.
After some time, Jino arrives at the scene.
(Thinks) Jino: He was definitely here… I can still feel his Soul in this place…
He scans the area and soon spots drag marks on the ground. Jino realizes Isaan has been taken.
Jino: Hold on, little brother. I'm coming…
He quickly follows the trail!
Five kilometers away from town,
Gwen reaches a massive inn. Isaan slowly wakes up…
Isaan: Look, I only have one thing to say to you right now…
Gwen glances back at him.
Isaan: Since you already kidnapped me… you mind sharing any food?.. I'm kinda hungry😶
Gwen ignores him.
Isaan: But seriously, where are you taking me? What is this place?..
Isaan notices two shadowy figures peeking from inside the inn.
Gwen: Hope you enjoy your last moments. You won't be around much longer…
Isaan's heart sinks.
(Thinks to self) Isaan: Where are you, brother?..
Moments later, Jino arrives at the inn.
Jino: Definitely the place…
Suddenly, he hears a scream coming from inside!
Jino: Isaan!