Hiramasa: You're pregnant? With my child?! This is...unexpected!
I look away, avoiding eye contact.
steps closer, towering over Actionwa Look at me when you speak, Actionwa! How long have you been carrying this secret?
I step back, feeling a mix of anger and fear. Not long, Hiramasa.
grabs Actionwa's arm tightly You think you can hide something like this from me? You forget who you're dealing with, Actionwa! I am your boss, your superior!
I didn’t want to tell you, but it just slipped out.
releases Actionwa's arm, pacing back and forth You should have told me, Actionwa. We may have had our differences, but that doesn't mean we can't handle things responsibly.
You’re right. It doesn’t.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself We need to discuss our options. I can't just be a father out of nowhere. We need to figure out a plan for the future.
Alright. What’s our first step?
First, we need to determine if we're going to keep the baby. If so, we'll need to figure out how to balance our responsibilities and our relationship.
Do you think we should keep it?
pauses, conflicted I don't know, Actionwa. It's a big decision. But if we do decide to keep it, I want to be there for you. I want to be a father.
I understand. I want you to be there too.
takes out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start making a list of what needs to be done. First, we need to schedule an appointment with your doctor to confirm the pregnancy and discuss any necessary next steps.
After that, we need to talk about our financial situation. We'll need to figure out how we can support ourselves and the baby without compromising our financial stability.
That won’t be easy, but I’m willing to try.
pauses, then looks directly into Actionwa's eyes There's another thing we need to discuss, Actionwa. It's about trust and forgiveness.
paces back and forth, deep in thought I've been hurt before, Actionwa. And the pain of that betrayal still lingers.
Me too. I never wanted to hurt you.
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Actionwa's eyes I know that, Actionwa. And I want to believe you. But trust isn't something that can be easily rebuilt.
I understand. Would it help if I told you exactly why I did it?
stops pacing, crosses arms Yes, Actionwa. Knowing the reasons behind your actions could help me understand and forgive you. But remember, forgiveness isn't easy. It takes time and effort from both of us.
I nod, taking a deep breath. My parents were always in the mafia. I didn’t have a great childhood with them, and once I turned 18, I decided I had had enough. So I left. I came here, to start fresh, but it didn’t work. I got in trouble with the cops and went to jail. I was labeled a criminal.
pauses, his expression softening I see. That must have been incredibly difficult for you, Actionwa. But I appreciate your honesty.
When I got out, I was finally able to get a job, but it wasn’t a good one. So I kept doing stupid shit until I caught your attention. I knew the company would be the perfect place to start a new life. I decided I would win your heart before I told you my past.
takes a step closer to Actionwa, his voice filled with sincerity
I slowly started to gain your trust, and when I was hired, my happiness grew. I fell in love with you, Hiramasa. You made me feel like no one else had. You treated me like I was the most precious person in the world.
gently touches Actionwa's cheek, his voice filled with warmth I never knew that you had such a troubled past, Actionwa.
I was afraid you’d hate me if you found out.
pauses, his gaze intense I could never hate you, Actionwa. But there are consequences to every action. We need to figure out how to move forward together. We need to find a way to make our relationship work despite our pasts.
paces back and forth, deep in thought We need to establish clear boundaries, Actionwa. We can't ignore our pasts forever. We need to address our issues head-on and work through them together.
Right. And if we have kids, we’ll have to make sure we teach them about our pasts.
pauses, his expression softening You're right, Actionwa. If we have children, they deserve to know about our pasts.
They also need to know about our future plans. We want them to grow up in a loving home.
smiles, placing a hand on Actionwa's shoulder You're absolutely right, Actionwa. We need to create a safe and nurturing environment for our future children.