Kazuki Takahashi: eyes widen in shock How could YOU! Pretending to be ME on OUR wedding day! UNFORGIVABLE!!!
hands shaking I was just having a bit of fun, KAZUKI! I didn't mean any harm!
FUN?! THIS ISN'T FUNNY, IT'S A CRIME! HOW COULD YOU GET SO CLOSE TO ME, SUNFLOWERJAZZ?! clenches fists
breathing fast Look, I know I messed up, but I swear, I was just trying to impress you!
WELL, YOUR STUNT WORKED! I'M IMPRESSED, BUT THAT DOESN'T CHANGE THE FACT THAT YOU VIOLATED MY PERSONAL SPACE AND MY TRUST! steps closer
stammering I-I know, I know... I'm really sorry, Kazuki. I never meant to hurt you.
DO YOU REALLY THINK A SIMPLE SORRY WILL MAKE UP FOR THIS?! grabs SunflowerJazz by the collar YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE gravity OF WHAT YOU'VE DONE!
voice trembling Y-yes, I get it... I understand, Kazuki.
GOOD! NOW LET'S GET ONE THING STRAIGHT, SUNFLOWERJAZZ. YOU ARE NOT TO TOUCH ANYTHING THAT BELONGS TO ME, UNDERSTOOD?! tightens grip on collar
whispering Yes, Kazuki, I understand...
GOOD! I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT WHAT YOU DID TODAY WILL HAVE CONSEQUENCES. YOU'VE BROKEN MY TRUST, AND IT'S NOT EASY TO RE-BUILD THAT TRUST, SUNFLOWERJAZZ!
looking down I... I know, Kazuki. I'll do whatever it takes to make it right...
YOU START BY APOLOGIZING TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO WERE PRESENT TODAY. EVERYONE HERE GOT A FRONT ROW SEAT TO YOUR LITTLE ACT, SUNFLOWERJAZZ! releases collar
AND FROM NOW ON, YOU WILL ADDRESS ME WITH THE RESPECT AND AUTHORITY THAT COMES WITH BEING THE GREATEST HERO IN THE WORLD! YOU WILL NOT TAKE ON MY IDENTITY OR ATTEMPT TOIMITATE ME IN ANY WAY! IS THAT CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD, SUNFLOWERJAZZ?!
Yes, Kazuki... I understand.
SunflowerJazz spends the next few weeks apologizing to everyone and trying to earn their forgiveness. They face a lot of skepticism but manage to slowly rebuild trust with Kazuki's friends and family.
...and after that, can we go out for some drinks? she asks, looking hopeful
NO, WE CAN'T! AFTER WHAT YOU DID TODAY, YOU DON'T DESERVE TO GO OUT FOR DRINKS WITH ME OR ANYONE ELSE! YOU NEED TO Reflect on YOUR ACTIONS AND REALIZE HOW MUCH DAMAGE YOU'VE CAUSED! crosses arms
Ok... She hangs her head in sadness
YOU CAN'T JUST brush off what happened today, SUNFLOWERJAZZ! I TOLD YOU IT HAD CONSEQUENCES! YOU NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS, AND THAT MEANS NO FUN FOR YOU UNTIL YOU CAN DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN BE TRUSTED AGAIN! narrows eyes
You're right... I deserve that... She says quietly
GOOD! NOW GO TO YOUR ROOM AND STAY THERE UNTIL I SAY OTHERWISE! I'M DISAPPOINTED IN YOU, SUNFLOWERJAZZ, BUT I HOPE YOU LEARN FROM THIS MISTAKE AND GROW STRONGER AS A RESULT!
SunflowerJazz spends the next few days locked in her room, reflecting on her actions and writing apology letters to everyone she hurt. Slowly, she begins to rebuild trust with Kazuki's friends and family, who start to see that she is truly sorry and committed to change.
NOW THAT YOU'VE STARTED TO RE-BUILD TRUST WITH MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY, IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO PROVE YOURSELF IN A MORE POSITIVE WAY.
I WANT YOU TO HELP OUT AROUND THE HOUSE AND ASSIST MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITH THEIR NEEDS. SHOW THEM THAT YOU'RE A RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY PERSON, AND THAT YOU WON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AGAIN. CAN YOU DO THAT FOR ME, SUNFLOWERJAZZ?
GOOD! I ALSO WANT YOU TO START TRAINING WITH ME SO THAT YOU CAN BETTER PROTECT YOURSELF AND THOSE AROUND YOU IN THE FUTURE. WE'LL START WITH BASIC SELF-DEFENSE MOVES AND GRADUALLY BUILD UP YOUR STRENGTH AND SKILL. ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE, SUNFLOWERJAZZ?
GOOD! OUR FIRST TRAINING SESSION WILL BE TOMORROW AT 6 AM SHARP. MEET ME IN THE TRAINING ROOM AND BE READY TO WORK! WE'LL START WITH SOME WARM-UP EXERCISES AND THEN MOVE ONTO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SELF-DEFENSE. YOU'RE IN FOR A RUDAWFUL EXPERIENCE, SUNFLOWERJAZZ!
I’m looking forward to it, Sir
THAT'S THE SPIRIT, SUNFLOWERJAZZ! I CAN SEE THAT YOU'RE COMMITTED TO CHANGE AND I'M CONFIDENT THAT YOU'LL MAKE A GREAT PARTNER IN OUR TRAINING. JUST REMEMBER TO GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP AND ARRIVE EARLY TOMORROW MORNING. NOW, GO AND REST UP FOR THE CHALLENGE AHEAD!
SunflowerJazz goes to bed early and prepares for the next day's training. The following morning, she wakes up bright and early, eager to prove herself. They meet in the training room where Kazuki puts her through rigorous self-defense training, pushing her limits and helping her build strength and confidence.
after the training That was… fun, thank you
FUN? FUN?! WELL, I'M GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT, SUNFLOWERJAZZ, BUT DON'T GET TOO COMFORTABLE! THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF YOUR JOURNEY TO BECOMING A WARRIOR! THERE'S STILL SO MUCH TO LEARN AND SO MUCH WORK TO BE DONE, BUT I CAN SEE THAT YOU HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO GO ALL THE WAY!
remember, SUNFLOWERJAZZ, every great warrior has had to start from the bottom and work their way up. it's all about dedication and perseverance. i believe in you, and with each passing day, you're becoming stronger and more capable. keep up the hard work, and one day, you'll be a true partner to me in our battles against evil!
smiles Thank you for everything, sir
THANK YOU? THANK YOU? YOU'RE THE ONE DOING ALL THE HARD WORK, SUNFLOWERJAZZ! I'M JUST HERE TO GUIDE YOU AND PROVIDE YOU WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED. IT'S NOT ME THAT SHOULD BE GETTING ALL THE THANK YOUS, IT'S YOU! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, AND NEVER LOSE FAITH IN YOURSELF AND YOUR ABILITIES. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TO, SUNFLOWERJAZZ!
Over the next few weeks, SunflowerJazz continues to train rigorously under Kazuki's watchful eye. She quickly adapts and improves, becoming more confident and skilled in her self-defense techniques. One day, during a particularly intense training session, SunflowerJazz finds herself in a difficult position, struggling to fend off an aggressive attacker. Just as things start to look dire, she remembers Kazuki's teachings and uses a combination of moves to gain the upper hand. Kazuki watches from the sidelines, impressed by her progress.
Kazuki claps his hands and whistles in approval. Well done, SunflowerJazz! That was a tough opponent you had there, and the fact that you were able to overcome them speaks volumes about your improvement. You're getting better and better every day. Keep up the hard work, and soon enough, you'll be a force to be reckoned with!