Bottled Up Grocery Store Script 2

INT. MIKUMART - CONTINUOUS 

Ran dispels her transformation before running to catch up to Watanabe. Her shopping basket remains empty and discarded on the floor. 

WATANABE 

Ran? What are you doing?

RAN

Mr. Watanabe, your work can’t

seriously call you back at this time. 

WATANABE 

That’s not my decision to make, Ran. 

RAN

Yeah, but look at you! You’re

practically a zombie. Er, no offense. 

(beat)

Are you sure nobody else can help

you? I can try asking my mom. 

WATANABE 

That won’t be necessary. 

He sighs wearily. 

WATANABE (CONT’D)

I appreciate you looking out for my

health, Ran, but as an adult, I have

responsibilities that I can’t abandon. 

(beat) 

You’ll understand someday. 

RAN

But–- 

WATANABE

Ran, I appreciate what you’re trying to

do. I also appreciate how much your

mom has helped me out. 

(beat)

However, work isn’t always meant to

be fun. Sometimes, it’s a means to an

end. 

RAN

Did you used to find your work fun? 

WATANABE

I did, once. But that’s in the past. It

pays the bills now, and that’s all I can

ask for. 

RAN

Is there anything I can do to help? 

WATANABE

No, but I promise I’ll take better care

of myself. I wouldn’t want you or your

mom to worry. 

(beat) 

Thank you for taking the time to talk

to me, but I’m assuming you should

probably get back to your errands

now? 

RAN

Right, I almost completely forgot

about the groceries again! 

(beat)

It was nice seeing you again. I’ll tell

my mom you said hi. 

Ran shuffles awkwardly in place, before blurting out: 

RAN (CONT’D)

I hope work goes well for you

Mr. Watanabe. 

WATANABE

I hope so, too. 

There’s a wistful expression on Watanabe’s face, but it vanishes as quickly as it appears. 

WATANABE (CONT’D)

I’ll be going now. Have a good

evening, Ran. 

RAN

Thanks. You too, Mr. Watanabe. 

Watanabe waves Ran farewell before gathering the rest of his groceries and leaving. 

Ran watches him go with furrowed brows and a heavy frown. Her hands ball into fists by her side as she gnaws the inside of her cheek in frustration. 

When Watanabe is gone from sight, Ran slumps her shoulders in defeat before turning back to grab her empty basket. 

END SCENE.