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Episode 4: Revelations

At Home:

(Reice returns home after a long day at school, feeling drained and disoriented. His family gathers around him, noticing his fatigue.)

Aiko: Reice, are you okay? You look exhausted.

Reice: (forcing a smile) Yeah, just had a rough day at school. Nothing I can’t handle.

Hikari: (concerned) You sure? You don’t look well.

Reice: (brushing it off) Really, I’m fine. Just need some rest.

Ryuga: (placing a hand on Reice’s shoulder) If you need anything, just let us know, alright?

Reice: Thanks, Ryuga. I’ll keep that in mind.

(Reice retreats to his room, feeling a mix of confusion and determination. Meanwhile, Rei prepares to take over as Reice faints again at school.)

At School:

(Rei takes over Reice's body, his charismatic and confident demeanor shining through. He spots Rina and Sato by their lockers and approaches them with a charming smile.)

Rei: Hey, guys! Long time no see.

Rina: (surprised) Reice, you seem different today.

Sato: Yeah, man. You’re exuding confidence.

Rei: Just trying out a new attitude. So, what’s the latest gossip around here?

Rina: You sound like you’ve been away on vacation or something. Anyway, Hoshino was looking for you.

Rei: Hoshino? Why’s she looking for me?

Sato: Beats me, man. But she seems pretty eager to talk to you.

Rei: Well, I better not keep her waiting then. Thanks, guys. Catch you later.

(Rei heads off in search of Hoshino, his confidence never wavering. He spots her sitting alone in the courtyard and approaches her with a charming smile.)

Rei: Hey, Hoshino. I heard you were looking for me.

Hoshino: Oh, hi, Reice. Yeah, I wanted to talk to you about something.

Rei: I’m all ears. What’s on your mind?

Hoshino: Well, I was wondering if you wanted to hang out sometime? Maybe grab a coffee or something?

Rei: I’d love to. How about we meet up after school?

Hoshino: Really? That would be great!

Rei: It’s a date then. See you later, Hoshino.

(Rei walks away, leaving Hoshino feeling excited and intrigued. Meanwhile, Reice's consciousness remains unaware of the interaction, tucked away in the recesses of his mind.)

After School:

(Rei, still in control of Reice’s body, meets Hoshino outside the school. They walk to a nearby café and sit down for tea.)

Hoshino: (curious) Reice, you’ve really changed lately. You used to be so quiet, always keeping to yourself. It’s like you’re a different person now.

Rei: (thinking quickly) Well, sometimes it takes a big event to make you realize what’s important in life. Losing my dad made me see that I need to live more fully and connect with people around me.

Hoshino: (thoughtful) I can understand that. I’ve had my own struggles too.

Rei: (encouraging) Do you want to talk about it?

Hoshino: (hesitant) It’s just... My parents expect a lot from me. They’re always pushing me to be perfect, and it gets overwhelming. That’s why I act the way I do at school. It’s a way to protect myself.

Rei: (sincerely) I get it. It’s tough living up to high expectations. But you’re not alone, Hoshino. You have people who care about you, even if they don’t always show it.

Hoshino: (softening) Thanks, Reice. You’re different now, but in a good way. It’s nice to see this side of you.

Rei: (smiling) I’m glad. And remember, it’s okay to be yourself. You don’t have to be perfect all the time.

(They continue talking, sharing stories and growing closer. As the evening wears on, Rei walks Hoshino back to her house.)

Hoshino: (smiling) Thanks for today, Reice. I had a really good time.

Rei: (charming) Anytime, Hoshino. I enjoyed it too. See you tomorrow?

Hoshino: (nodding) Definitely. Goodnight, Reice.

Rei: Goodnight, Hoshino.

After Leaving Hoshino's House:

(Rei, still in Reice’s body, walks towards home but decides to take a detour to the site of Rei’s accident. He sees Mr. Tanaka there, examining the area.)

Rei: (casually) Hey, Tanaka. What brings you here?

Mr. Tanaka: (suspicious) Reice? What are you doing here?

Rei: Just thought I’d take a look around. Trying to make sense of what happened.

Mr. Tanaka: (narrowing his eyes) You’re different, Reice. The way you talk... it’s almost like Rei is here.

Rei: (chuckling nervously) I guess I’ve just been thinking a lot about him. Maybe I’m picking up some of his habits.

(Rei looks around the site and spots something unusual – a small, metallic object partially buried in the ground. He picks it up and examines it.)

Rei: (thinking) This could be important.

Mr. Tanaka: (curious) What did you find?

Rei: (hiding the object) Just some debris. Nothing significant.

Mr. Tanaka: (still suspicious) If you find anything that could be a clue, you’ll let me know, right?

Rei: (smiling) Of course, Tanaka. We’re on the same side here.

On the Way Home:

(Rei walks home, feeling the strain of maintaining control over Reice’s body. As he nears the house, he decides it’s time to let Reice take over again.)

Rei: (internally) Reice, I found something at the accident site. It might be a clue. Take care of it.

(Reice regains consciousness, feeling disoriented. He notices the object in his hand and remembers his father’s words.)

Reice: (to himself) Thanks, Dad. We’re getting closer to the truth.

(Reice enters the house, greeted by his family who are relieved to see him back safely. He heads to his room, clutching the metallic object, determined to find out what it means.)

Conclusion of Episode 4:

(Reice lies in bed, staring at the ceiling, feeling a mix of determination and anxiety about the future. The camera pans out, showing the peaceful night outside the Murayama house, hinting at the challenges and dangers ahead.)

End of Episode 4.