Post by david on Mar 10, 2018 9:26:11 GMT -5
Time: 2:30 PM
Date: March 6, 2018
Location: Ryuji & Aiden's Apartment
Date: March 6, 2018
Location: Ryuji & Aiden's Apartment
Ryuji walks into the living room looking tired. The sound of Tamaki laughing and playing in a room behind him can be heard as he makes his way to the couch and lays down. He had been playing with his son all morning and knew that tomorrow Melina would be here to pick him up. Then he had to get ready to head to Santa Rosa. Where he will try to regain any momentum he's lost the last couple of matches.
Ryuji Takahashi:
It's been a tough ride thus far. I've lost count how much I've gotten my butt beat...anyone else probably would have given up right about now, and maybe the old me might have.
Clenching his fist tightly he heaves a sigh.
Ryuji Takahashi:
But I can't lose hope. I can't lose focus. I can't doubt myself. Even in defeat I have to fight. Never stop fighting. Never lose myself.
Ryuji smiles briefly as he hears Tamaki again.
Ryuji Takahashi:
As long as he's happy, then everything is ok.
Ryuji's mind flicks toward his opponent Austen Blackwell. A man who he's never met before, but a man he knows somehow.
Ryuji Takahashi:
He fights like me. He fights not just for himself, but for those around him. We may have never met, but we know one another just the same. You're a guy that has been with Tamaki before. Playing with him and watching over him.
Ryuji sits up and looks down to the floor.
Ryuji Takahashi:
As a man, I thank you deeply. As a father, I thank you deeply. And as a stranger, I thank you deeply. While I may be stuck in terms of progressing in my matches. Tamaki still smiles with me. In his eyes, I'm a hero. To him, I'm a beacon for his happiness.
Ryuji looks back at the room and nods his head.
Ryuji Takahashi:
So, I will not give up. For his sake, I can't give up. Austen, I need you to do me a favor. I need you to give me everything you have. I need you to bring me your all. If you pull back for even a second, then you spit in my face.
Ryuji stands on his feet and looks around him. Looking at how things have changed within the months he's come back to the wrestling world.
Ryuji Takahashi:
I didn't come back to wrestling just to buy all this stuff. I didn't come back because anyone told me too. I came back because it's what I know and it's what Tamaki loves to watch me do. He's a strong kid. He watches his father lose, and still smiles for me. He doesn't give up on me. I know he wants to see you and me put on the match of a lifetime. I know that when it's all said and done wither I get my hand raised in victory, or hang my head in defeat that I earn my opponent's respect. Earning respect means so much more to me than a result. Does that mean I won't try? Absolutely not. Austen the more you give me, I'll return it right back at you and then some.
Ryuji looks towards the door as he hears Aiden walk in.
Aiden Watts:
Yo dude! How's the self motivational speech going along?
Ryuji Takahashi:
Uh, how long were you out there?
Aiden Watts:
Long enough. Look dude, I think you've got it down more than you think. This Blackwell dude knows already that he's in for a fight. I'm sure you guys are gonna kill it out there and give the fans something to remember. You do that and things will only look up for you.
Aiden walks over to the kitchen and grabs a soda as Ryuji sits back on the couch.
Aiden Watts:
You already got everything packed?
Ryuji Takahashi:
Pretty much, just need to get my gear packed in and that's that.
Aiden Watts:
Good. You can't waste anytime whatsoever. I won't be able to head there with you this time, but I'll be rooting for you none the less.
Ryuji looks back at Aiden with a confused look
Ryuji Takahashi:
What do you mean? You said you couldn't wait to get there?
Aiden Watts:
Well, I was...buuuut I sorta have something else I need to do.
Aiden says this and then pulls out a ring box.
Ryuji Takahashi:
You're actually gonna do it?
Aiden Watts:
Well duh, I haven't been preparing all this time for nothing. I figured it's been long enough and it's time to do this.
Ryuji Takahashi:
Good for you man, when I get back will celebrate.
Aiden Watts:
Well we don't even know if- oh who am I kidding we both know it'll be a success.
Ryuji shakes his head and smiles.
Ryuji Takahashi:
I never thought I'd see the day when little Aiden would grow up. I still remember having to save you on the playgrounds from those other kids.
Aiden Watts:
Hey! You agreed that wouldn't be brought up again. And besides this is going to be a big weekend for both of us. You need to focus and I need to prepare.
Ryuji nods in agreement. As he looks at the clock.
Ryuji Takahashi:
You're right. Can you watch Tamaki for a bit? I'm going to head out for a quick jog.
Aiden Watts:
Yeah sure, babysitting is what I do best after all. Not to mention we need to finish that game go fish. I almost had him last time.
Aiden heads back to see Tamaki as Ryuji looks on and smiles. Ryuji pauses before making his way to the front door.
Ryuji Takahashi:
So Austen, I'm looking forward to it.I'm looking forward to hearing the bell ring and I'm looking forward to fighting a great opponent.
Ryuji waves his hand and then exits the house as the scene fades to black we can hear Tamaki laughing with Aiden aswell.
Ryuji Takahashi:
It's been a tough ride thus far. I've lost count how much I've gotten my butt beat...anyone else probably would have given up right about now, and maybe the old me might have.
Clenching his fist tightly he heaves a sigh.
Ryuji Takahashi:
But I can't lose hope. I can't lose focus. I can't doubt myself. Even in defeat I have to fight. Never stop fighting. Never lose myself.
Ryuji smiles briefly as he hears Tamaki again.
Ryuji Takahashi:
As long as he's happy, then everything is ok.
Ryuji's mind flicks toward his opponent Austen Blackwell. A man who he's never met before, but a man he knows somehow.
Ryuji Takahashi:
He fights like me. He fights not just for himself, but for those around him. We may have never met, but we know one another just the same. You're a guy that has been with Tamaki before. Playing with him and watching over him.
Ryuji sits up and looks down to the floor.
Ryuji Takahashi:
As a man, I thank you deeply. As a father, I thank you deeply. And as a stranger, I thank you deeply. While I may be stuck in terms of progressing in my matches. Tamaki still smiles with me. In his eyes, I'm a hero. To him, I'm a beacon for his happiness.
Ryuji looks back at the room and nods his head.
Ryuji Takahashi:
So, I will not give up. For his sake, I can't give up. Austen, I need you to do me a favor. I need you to give me everything you have. I need you to bring me your all. If you pull back for even a second, then you spit in my face.
Ryuji stands on his feet and looks around him. Looking at how things have changed within the months he's come back to the wrestling world.
Ryuji Takahashi:
I didn't come back to wrestling just to buy all this stuff. I didn't come back because anyone told me too. I came back because it's what I know and it's what Tamaki loves to watch me do. He's a strong kid. He watches his father lose, and still smiles for me. He doesn't give up on me. I know he wants to see you and me put on the match of a lifetime. I know that when it's all said and done wither I get my hand raised in victory, or hang my head in defeat that I earn my opponent's respect. Earning respect means so much more to me than a result. Does that mean I won't try? Absolutely not. Austen the more you give me, I'll return it right back at you and then some.
Ryuji looks towards the door as he hears Aiden walk in.
Aiden Watts:
Yo dude! How's the self motivational speech going along?
Ryuji Takahashi:
Uh, how long were you out there?
Aiden Watts:
Long enough. Look dude, I think you've got it down more than you think. This Blackwell dude knows already that he's in for a fight. I'm sure you guys are gonna kill it out there and give the fans something to remember. You do that and things will only look up for you.
Aiden walks over to the kitchen and grabs a soda as Ryuji sits back on the couch.
Aiden Watts:
You already got everything packed?
Ryuji Takahashi:
Pretty much, just need to get my gear packed in and that's that.
Aiden Watts:
Good. You can't waste anytime whatsoever. I won't be able to head there with you this time, but I'll be rooting for you none the less.
Ryuji looks back at Aiden with a confused look
Ryuji Takahashi:
What do you mean? You said you couldn't wait to get there?
Aiden Watts:
Well, I was...buuuut I sorta have something else I need to do.
Aiden says this and then pulls out a ring box.
Ryuji Takahashi:
You're actually gonna do it?
Aiden Watts:
Well duh, I haven't been preparing all this time for nothing. I figured it's been long enough and it's time to do this.
Ryuji Takahashi:
Good for you man, when I get back will celebrate.
Aiden Watts:
Well we don't even know if- oh who am I kidding we both know it'll be a success.
Ryuji shakes his head and smiles.
Ryuji Takahashi:
I never thought I'd see the day when little Aiden would grow up. I still remember having to save you on the playgrounds from those other kids.
Aiden Watts:
Hey! You agreed that wouldn't be brought up again. And besides this is going to be a big weekend for both of us. You need to focus and I need to prepare.
Ryuji nods in agreement. As he looks at the clock.
Ryuji Takahashi:
You're right. Can you watch Tamaki for a bit? I'm going to head out for a quick jog.
Aiden Watts:
Yeah sure, babysitting is what I do best after all. Not to mention we need to finish that game go fish. I almost had him last time.
Aiden heads back to see Tamaki as Ryuji looks on and smiles. Ryuji pauses before making his way to the front door.
Ryuji Takahashi:
So Austen, I'm looking forward to it.I'm looking forward to hearing the bell ring and I'm looking forward to fighting a great opponent.
Ryuji waves his hand and then exits the house as the scene fades to black we can hear Tamaki laughing with Aiden aswell.