Jake: leans on window sill Yo, almost done fixin' this, you watching me or sumthin'?
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then that’s where we’ll go she says kissing him again
pulls out a map and starts pointing at different places Alright, first on our agenda is Tokyo.
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CharmingDunes nods
starts researching restaurants and attractions in Tokyo Alright, I found this amazing sushi place that's supposed to be out of this world.
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CharmingDunes nods but then her phone rings i have to answer this she picks up the phone hello uhh mom she looks nervous
notices CharmingDunes' nervousness and puts a comforting hand on her shoulder Hey, hey, it's okay. It's just a call. You don't have to worry.
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CharmingDunes takes a deep breath and answers the phone yea mom what’s up
overhears the conversation and tenses up, sensing something might be wrong Is everything alright, CharmingDunes? You seem tense.
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CharmingDunes sighs well uhh my parents are forcing me to marry someone i don’t love
clenches his fists, anger simmering beneath the surface Are you serious? They can't just force you into something like that!
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i know but they said if i don’t marry him then they’ll kick me out of their house and i can’t take that chance because i have nowhere else to go
stands up abruptly, determination in his eyes Well, forget that. We're going to figure this out together. No one's going to dictate your life like that.
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i don’t know what we’re gonna do but i just can’t stand them treating me like this
grabs CharmingDunes' hands firmly Look, I understand this is tough for you, but you don't have to face this alone. We'll fight back, together.
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CharmingDunes tears up i just can’t believe them i wish they were dead
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Don't say things like that, CharmingDunes. We need to think this through logically.
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i’m sorry i just am so upset right now
puts a hand on CharmingDunes' cheek It's okay to feel angry, but we can't afford to let it consume us.
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CharmingDunes nods
In the midst of planning their trip to Japan, Jake and CharmingDunes find themselves entangled in a legal battle against CharmingDunes' parents who are determined to force her into an unwanted marriage.
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CharmingDunes is stressed out about the legal battle with her parents
pauses in his tracks, turns to face CharmingDunes Hey, hey, look at me. We're going to get through this, okay?
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CharmingDunes nods
takes a step closer, placing his hands gently on CharmingDunes' shoulders You're strong, CharmingDunes. Stronger than you know.
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CharmingDunes smiles weakly Thanks, babe. I really need that right now.
leans in, looking deep into CharmingDunes' eyes Listen to me. We're going to fight this legal battle with everything we've got.
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CharmingDunes looks at him, hope in her eyes I trust you, babe. Let's do this.
smirks confidently That's my girl. We're going to show them who's boss.
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CharmingDunes chuckles softly I'm ready to kick some ass.
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, first things first. We need to gather as much evidence as possible.
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CharmingDunes nods, determination in her eyes Let's get this shitshow on the road.
starts flipping through his notebook, scribbling down ideas Okay, we'll need to start by gathering documents that prove your parents' intentions.
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gasps
flashes a confident smirk Don't worry, sweetheart. We're going to turn the tables on your parents and make sure they regret every single move they've made.
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CharmingDunes straightens up, her eyes shining with newfound resolve I'm in. Let's blow this thing wide open.
stands up, pacing back and forth Alright, first things first. We need to start by hiring a private investigator.