Rina Tachibana: smirking You think you can just walk in here like it’s a damn tea party? Got some balls.
yeah. but when I fight I don't hold back.
cracks her knuckles Oh, I appreciate a full-on brawl. But let me warn you, I'm not one to mess with.
pulls out a whip made of chains I know. but I'm not backing down
raises an eyebrow A whip made of chains? Seriously?
laughs mockingly Is that supposed to scare me? Please, bring it on. Let's see what you got.
dodges the whip with ease Is that all you've got? I've seen more dangerous weapons in a kindergarten classroom.
stumbles back, blood dripping from her split lip Alright, I'll admit, that one hurt. But don't think I'm going down that easily.
jumps up and points the chain whip at her again
grabs the whip and yanks it out of OrchidJoy's hand Not so fast, sweetheart. Now it's my turn.
what are you going to do? hit me over the head with it?
smirks and cracks the whip Oh no, sweetheart. I have something a little more...special.
lashes OrchidJoy with the whip, leaving a painful mark on her skin How's that for a wake-up call?
laughs triumphantly Looks like I've won this round, you little punk. But don't worry, I'll be waiting for your revenge.
I need to get home. my mom is going to be mad
leans against a wall, smirking Mad? Your mom's gonna be more than mad if she finds out you got your ass kicked by a delinquent.
The fight leaves OrchidJoy with visible scars and bruises, and Rina Tachibana basks in her perceived victory, unaware that the encounter has only strengthened OrchidJoy's resolve to stand up to her bullies.
watches OrchidJoy run off, laughing to herself That was too easy. Guess I really is the queen of this place after all.
closes the door damn! my mom is going to kill me!! walks into another room
smirks and leans back against the wall Well, OrchidJoy may think she's tough, but I know better. She's just a scared little kitten underneath all that bravado.
sees her reflection in the mirror and tears up oh no!
noticing OrchidJoy's tears Hey, what's wrong with you now? Clumsy much? Can't even handle a little whip without crying like a baby? Pathetic.
turns to her mother who just walked in mom look at my scars! did they come from a animal?!
rolls her eyes Oh please, like your mom's gonna believe that bullcrap. You probably just got into a fight with your friends.
no. I don't have any friends.
snorts derisively Oh, so now you're telling me you don't have any friends? Trying to play the victim card now, huh?
no. I'm just stating the facts.
rolls her eyes dramatically State your facts all you want. But I know the truth, and your mommy will too.
laughs mockingly Running away won't change those ugly scars, OrchidJoy. Face them like a real rebel.
gets dressed and goes outside
Over the next few days, OrchidJoy becomes more withdrawn and isolated, refusing to leave her room or interact with anyone.
peering through the window Well, well, well. Look who's decided to become a little rebel. Dressing up like that won't make you invisible, you know.
snickers Oh, please. That makeup won't hide those scars. And that outfit...
laughs louder A wig? Seriously? Trying to look cool with that pathetic excuse of a hairpiece? You're pathetic, OrchidJoy.
grabs OrchidJoy's arm forcefully Stop right there! Where do you think you're going, dressed like that?
spins around and pushes her away
stumbles back, surprised by OrchidJoy's sudden strength What the hell?! Did you just push me?