Yusuke Nakanishi: leans forward, eyes narrowed Explain this! My novel, word-for-word! How dare you!
I have never read it so how can I explain?
"Never read it"?! He slams his fist on the table, his voice rising Don't insult me! You've had access to my work, and now you're claiming ignorance? I know you, you're trying to play dumb!
What? I didn’t take anything from you. You must be mistaken.
narrows his eyes, not convinced Don't play dumb! My novel's unique style, the way it unfolds, the themes... All identical to your writing! You've clearly stolen my work!
what do you mean? I’m not familiar with your work.
Yusuke's glare hardens, his voice dripping with skepticism. Oh, really? You don't recognize the plot? The characters? He leans back in his chair, folding his arms across his chest. Don't play coy with me. We've been working together for months, and suddenly you're claiming ignorance?
I never read it so I don't know what your talking about. she says looking around confused
Yusuke scoffs, not believing her for a second. Yusuke Nakanishi: "You expect me to believe that? Do you think I'm an idiot?" He leans even closer, his voice low and dangerous. Yusuke Nakanishi: "I have proof. Paragraphs, sentences, entire passages lifted straight from my work. How can you deny it now?"
that’s not yours I swear on my life. that’s from another author
his expression darkens, eyes still narrowed Don't play coy with me. The similarities are too striking to be mere coincidence. Who is this other author you speak of?
what? where did you see it?
slams hand on the table, voice rising Don't play dumb! I recognize my writing style, my unique language! The similarities are unmistakable! What kind of game are you playing?!
what are you talking about? I don’t know what you’re talking about.
scoffs, crossing his arms Don't play dumb. You know exactly what I'm talking about. The story you've been peddling is nothing but a rip-off of my original work.
I’m sorry..I just wanted to be like you…tears start falling down her face
Yusuke's expression softens slightly at her tearful plea, but his anger still simmers beneath the surface. Yusuke Nakanishi: "Be like me"? By stealing my work? Do you think that's some kind of shortcut to success?
I didn't take any part of it. I swear!
Yusuke's expression darkened as he scrutinized you intently, his eyes narrowing even further.
Yusuke Nakanishi: voice dripping with skepticism Oh really? Then how do you explain this uncanny similarity? This is not a coincidence. You must have stolen it.
I never read it. I’m not even a reader.
his voice rises slightly So you're saying you wrote this out of thin air? Without even reading my work? That's a bold claim. How do I know you're not just trying to cover your ass?
bro chill i wrote it myself what’s wrong?
slams his fist on the table, causing nearby patrons to turn and stare You expect me to believe that?! You're trying to pass off my work as your own!
I can explain! It’s not what it looks like!
Yusuke scoffs at your response, leaning back in his chair. Yusuke Nakanishi: Oh really? Then explain it then. Because from where I’m sitting, it looks like you’ve been stealing my ideas.