Chapter 1:
LAST DAY OF COLLEGE, PART 1
The Hybrid King: Origin of the Soul Eaters
PAGE 1
PANEL 1:
Wide shot. Morning sunlight. An old street. The same sewer cover from 1980 at the corner.
TEXT BOX:
"2026. Phase II. The last day of college..."
SFX:
CHIRP... CHIRP...
PANEL 2:
A boy is walking from the far end of the street. A college bag hangs over his shoulder. His face is not visible. Only his silhouette.
TEXT BOX:
"His presence alone made him stand apart from everyone else."
PANEL 3:
Another boy comes running from the next street. Smart, athletic, cheerful.
AYAN (from a distance):
"HEYY SAAD! WAIT UP! THE CLASS IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT YOU!"
PANEL 4:
The two bump into each other and shake hands. A true friendship moment.
SAAD (slight smile):
"You're late, Ayan... as always."
AYAN:
"And you're serious... as always."
---
PAGE 2
PANEL 1:
The two walk shoulder to shoulder. The college building can be seen in the distance.
AYAN:
"Man, it's the last day today. Tell the teacher... you're going to take the ASEO exam."
SAAD:
"..."
PANEL 2:
Ayan pats Saad on the shoulder.
AYAN:
"Don't be scared. I'm here, aren't I? Whatever you become, I'll become the same. Your sidekick."
SAAD (looking down):
"You're crazy..."
PANEL 3:
The college gate. Written above it:
"GOVT COLLEGE FAISALABAD, PHASE II"
SFX:
SCHOOL BELL... TRIIING...
---
PAGE 3
PANEL 1:
The two enter through the gate. Posters for the last day are hanging around.
PANEL 2:
Students are taking selfies in the corridor. Noise everywhere.
SFX:
STUDENTS CHATTERING
PANEL 3:
Saad and Ayan walk toward their classroom.
AYAN:
"Come on, Saad. Let's grab our seats."
SAAD:
"Hmm."
---
PAGE 4
PANEL 1:
Classroom door. Noise inside. The atmosphere of the last day.
SFX:
STUDENTS CHATTERING
PANEL 2:
Saad and Ayan enter and walk toward the side row.
TEXT BOX:
"Side Row. Middle Seats. Their usual place..."
PANEL 3:
Seating plan:
FRONT BENCH = AYAN
MIDDLE BENCH = SAAD
BACK BENCH = EMPTY... but the HERO is still SAAD.
TEXT BOX:
"Hero = Saad. Middle row."
PANEL 4:
Ayan sits in front and turns around toward Saad.
AYAN (winks):
"Don't stress, Saad. Just say it today."
---
PAGE 5
PANEL 1:
The entire class. Some students are crying. Some are laughing.
TEXT BOX:
"For some, it was happiness. For others, a farewell."
PANEL 2:
Last seat of the middle row. Mikasa sits quietly, looking at a book.
PANEL 3:
Saad places his bag on the desk and looks out the window.
SAAD (thinking):
"...After today, everything will change."
---
PAGE 6
PANEL 1:
The teacher enters. Around 50 years old. Holding a register.
TEACHER:
"Students... today is your last day. Before you leave, answer one question."
PANEL 2:
The teacher writes on the board:
"WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BECOME IN THE FUTURE?"
TEACHER:
"Speak honestly. Say what's truly in your heart."
PANEL 3:
The entire class looks at the board.
SFX:
...
Silence.
---
PAGE 7
PANEL 1:
Starting from the front row.
BOY 1:
"Sir! I want to become a doctor!"
PANEL 2:
GIRL 1 stands up.
GIRL 1:
"Sir, I want to become a pilot!"
PANEL 3:
The teacher nods and writes it down.
TEACHER:
"Good. Next."
---
PAGE 8
PANEL 1:
BOY 2 stands up.
BOY 2:
"Sir, I'll get a job... I have to support my family."
PANEL 2:
GIRL 2 stands up.
GIRL 2:
"I want to continue my studies... I'll do my Master's."
PANEL 3:
The camera slowly moves toward Mikasa.
TEXT BOX:
"Now it was her turn..."
---
PAGE 9
PANEL 1:
Camera on the last seat of the middle row. A girl sits there. Long hair. Beautiful. Quiet.
PANEL 2:
The teacher looks at her.
TEACHER:
"Mikasa? What do you want to become, dear?"
PANEL 3:
Mikasa slowly stands up. Her eyes lowered.
MIKASA (softly):
"...I don't know, sir... not yet."
---
PAGE 10
PANEL 1:
Whispers spread across the class.
BOY 3 (whispering):
"She's the college topper... and she doesn't know?"
PANEL 2:
Mikasa sits down, embarrassed.
PANEL 3:
Saad silently looks at Mikasa, then looks away.
---
PAGE 11
PANEL 1:
Now it's Saad's friend's turn.
TEACHER:
"Ayan Rajput? What's your plan?"
PANEL 2:
Ayan stands up. Looks directly at Saad and smiles.
AYAN (loudly):
"Sir! Whatever Saad becomes... I'll become the same!"
PANEL 3:
The whole class looks at Ayan. Some laugh.
---
PAGE 12
PANEL 1:
BOY 4 laughs.
BOY 4:
"Man, this Rajput is Jutt's dog."
PANEL 2:
Ignoring everyone, Ayan keeps looking at Saad.
AYAN:
"I'll support Saad completely, sir... always. No matter what he becomes."
PANEL 3:
Saad looks away. His fist tightens.
TEXT BOX:
"Every single time... he does this."
---
PAGE 13
PANEL 1:
Now it's Saad's turn. Middle row.
TEACHER:
"Saad Jutt... what is your dream?"
PANEL 2:
Silence fills the classroom. Everyone is looking at Saad. Ayan is smiling.
SFX:
PIN-DROP SILENCE
PANEL 3:
Saad slowly stands up. He raises his eyes. The fire is burning inside his eyes.
---
PAGE 14
PANEL 1:
CLOSE-UP: Saad's eye. Reflections of the revenge and his parents' silhouettes.
SAAD (cold voice):
"I..."
PANEL 2:
His fist tightens.
PANEL 3:
The entire class holds its breath.
SAAD:
"I want to become a Reaper."
---
PAGE 15
PANEL 1:
WIDE SHOT: THE ENTIRE CLASS IS STUNNED. No one moves. Eyes wide open.
SFX:
...
Silence.
PANEL 2:
Some students are shocked. Some are frightened.
TEXT BOX:
"Reaper... a path that not everyone has the courage to choose."
---
PAGE 16
PANEL 1:
Only Ayan starts clapping from the front bench.
AYAN (proudly):
"SEE?! I TOLD YOU!"
PANEL 2:
BOY 5 (nervously):
"Reaper...? Aren't they the ones who fight Soul Eaters?"
PANEL 3:
Saad remains standing silently. He doesn't even look at Ayan.
---
PAGE 17
PANEL 1:
The teacher's hand stops. He closes the register.
PANEL 2:
TEACHER (serious tone):
"Reaper...? Son, that path isn't easy. Very few people choose it."
PANEL 3:
TEACHER:
"Think carefully before walking that road. The responsibility is enormous."
---
PAGE 18
PANEL 1:
Saad is still standing. Eyes lowered.
TEXT BOX:
"That was it... my truth."
PANEL 2:
Ayan stands beside Saad.
AYAN:
"Sir... say whatever you want. I'm with Saad."
PANEL 3:
The two friends stand together. The entire class remains silent.
---
PAGE 19
PANEL 1:
The teacher raises his hand.
TEACHER:
"That's enough... everyone, sit down."
PANEL 2:
Saad and Ayan quietly sit back down.
PANEL 3:
The teacher looks at everyone and takes a long breath.
TEACHER:
"This was my final class with all of you... Whatever you become, remain good human beings."
---
PAGE 20
PANEL 1:
The teacher picks up the register and walks toward the door.
PANEL 2:
WIDE SHOT: The teacher leaves the classroom. The door closes.
SFX:
SLAM
PANEL 3:
BLACK PAGE
WORDS:
TO BE CONTINUED...
BELOW:
NEXT CHAPTER:
LAST DAY OF COLLEGE, PART 2
PANEL 1:
Wide shot. Morning sunlight. An old street. The same sewer cover from 1980 at the corner.
TEXT BOX:
"2026. Phase II. The last day of college..."
SFX:
CHIRP... CHIRP...
PANEL 2:
A boy is walking from the far end of the street. A college bag hangs over his shoulder. His face is not visible. Only his silhouette.
TEXT BOX:
"His presence alone made him stand apart from everyone else."
PANEL 3:
Another boy comes running from the next street. Smart, athletic, cheerful.
AYAN (from a distance):
"HEYY SAAD! WAIT UP! THE CLASS IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT YOU!"
PANEL 4:
The two bump into each other and shake hands. A true friendship moment.
SAAD (slight smile):
"You're late, Ayan... as always."
AYAN:
"And you're serious... as always."
---
PAGE 2
PANEL 1:
The two walk shoulder to shoulder. The college building can be seen in the distance.
AYAN:
"Man, it's the last day today. Tell the teacher... you're going to take the ASEO exam."
SAAD:
"..."
PANEL 2:
Ayan pats Saad on the shoulder.
AYAN:
"Don't be scared. I'm here, aren't I? Whatever you become, I'll become the same. Your sidekick."
SAAD (looking down):
"You're crazy..."
PANEL 3:
The college gate. Written above it:
"GOVT COLLEGE FAISALABAD, PHASE II"
SFX:
SCHOOL BELL... TRIIING...
---
PAGE 3
PANEL 1:
The two enter through the gate. Posters for the last day are hanging around.
PANEL 2:
Students are taking selfies in the corridor. Noise everywhere.
SFX:
STUDENTS CHATTERING
PANEL 3:
Saad and Ayan walk toward their classroom.
AYAN:
"Come on, Saad. Let's grab our seats."
SAAD:
"Hmm."
---
PAGE 4
PANEL 1:
Classroom door. Noise inside. The atmosphere of the last day.
SFX:
STUDENTS CHATTERING
PANEL 2:
Saad and Ayan enter and walk toward the side row.
TEXT BOX:
"Side Row. Middle Seats. Their usual place..."
PANEL 3:
Seating plan:
FRONT BENCH = AYAN
MIDDLE BENCH = SAAD
BACK BENCH = EMPTY... but the HERO is still SAAD.
TEXT BOX:
"Hero = Saad. Middle row."
PANEL 4:
Ayan sits in front and turns around toward Saad.
AYAN (winks):
"Don't stress, Saad. Just say it today."
---
PAGE 5
PANEL 1:
The entire class. Some students are crying. Some are laughing.
TEXT BOX:
"For some, it was happiness. For others, a farewell."
PANEL 2:
Last seat of the middle row. Mikasa sits quietly, looking at a book.
PANEL 3:
Saad places his bag on the desk and looks out the window.
SAAD (thinking):
"...After today, everything will change."
---
PAGE 6
PANEL 1:
The teacher enters. Around 50 years old. Holding a register.
TEACHER:
"Students... today is your last day. Before you leave, answer one question."
PANEL 2:
The teacher writes on the board:
"WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BECOME IN THE FUTURE?"
TEACHER:
"Speak honestly. Say what's truly in your heart."
PANEL 3:
The entire class looks at the board.
SFX:
...
Silence.
---
PAGE 7
PANEL 1:
Starting from the front row.
BOY 1:
"Sir! I want to become a doctor!"
PANEL 2:
GIRL 1 stands up.
GIRL 1:
"Sir, I want to become a pilot!"
PANEL 3:
The teacher nods and writes it down.
TEACHER:
"Good. Next."
---
PAGE 8
PANEL 1:
BOY 2 stands up.
BOY 2:
"Sir, I'll get a job... I have to support my family."
PANEL 2:
GIRL 2 stands up.
GIRL 2:
"I want to continue my studies... I'll do my Master's."
PANEL 3:
The camera slowly moves toward Mikasa.
TEXT BOX:
"Now it was her turn..."
---
PAGE 9
PANEL 1:
Camera on the last seat of the middle row. A girl sits there. Long hair. Beautiful. Quiet.
PANEL 2:
The teacher looks at her.
TEACHER:
"Mikasa? What do you want to become, dear?"
PANEL 3:
Mikasa slowly stands up. Her eyes lowered.
MIKASA (softly):
"...I don't know, sir... not yet."
---
PAGE 10
PANEL 1:
Whispers spread across the class.
BOY 3 (whispering):
"She's the college topper... and she doesn't know?"
PANEL 2:
Mikasa sits down, embarrassed.
PANEL 3:
Saad silently looks at Mikasa, then looks away.
---
PAGE 11
PANEL 1:
Now it's Saad's friend's turn.
TEACHER:
"Ayan Rajput? What's your plan?"
PANEL 2:
Ayan stands up. Looks directly at Saad and smiles.
AYAN (loudly):
"Sir! Whatever Saad becomes... I'll become the same!"
PANEL 3:
The whole class looks at Ayan. Some laugh.
---
PAGE 12
PANEL 1:
BOY 4 laughs.
BOY 4:
"Man, this Rajput is Jutt's dog."
PANEL 2:
Ignoring everyone, Ayan keeps looking at Saad.
AYAN:
"I'll support Saad completely, sir... always. No matter what he becomes."
PANEL 3:
Saad looks away. His fist tightens.
TEXT BOX:
"Every single time... he does this."
---
PAGE 13
PANEL 1:
Now it's Saad's turn. Middle row.
TEACHER:
"Saad Jutt... what is your dream?"
PANEL 2:
Silence fills the classroom. Everyone is looking at Saad. Ayan is smiling.
SFX:
PIN-DROP SILENCE
PANEL 3:
Saad slowly stands up. He raises his eyes. The fire is burning inside his eyes.
---
PAGE 14
PANEL 1:
CLOSE-UP: Saad's eye. Reflections of the revenge and his parents' silhouettes.
SAAD (cold voice):
"I..."
PANEL 2:
His fist tightens.
PANEL 3:
The entire class holds its breath.
SAAD:
"I want to become a Reaper."
---
PAGE 15
PANEL 1:
WIDE SHOT: THE ENTIRE CLASS IS STUNNED. No one moves. Eyes wide open.
SFX:
...
Silence.
PANEL 2:
Some students are shocked. Some are frightened.
TEXT BOX:
"Reaper... a path that not everyone has the courage to choose."
---
PAGE 16
PANEL 1:
Only Ayan starts clapping from the front bench.
AYAN (proudly):
"SEE?! I TOLD YOU!"
PANEL 2:
BOY 5 (nervously):
"Reaper...? Aren't they the ones who fight Soul Eaters?"
PANEL 3:
Saad remains standing silently. He doesn't even look at Ayan.
---
PAGE 17
PANEL 1:
The teacher's hand stops. He closes the register.
PANEL 2:
TEACHER (serious tone):
"Reaper...? Son, that path isn't easy. Very few people choose it."
PANEL 3:
TEACHER:
"Think carefully before walking that road. The responsibility is enormous."
---
PAGE 18
PANEL 1:
Saad is still standing. Eyes lowered.
TEXT BOX:
"That was it... my truth."
PANEL 2:
Ayan stands beside Saad.
AYAN:
"Sir... say whatever you want. I'm with Saad."
PANEL 3:
The two friends stand together. The entire class remains silent.
---
PAGE 19
PANEL 1:
The teacher raises his hand.
TEACHER:
"That's enough... everyone, sit down."
PANEL 2:
Saad and Ayan quietly sit back down.
PANEL 3:
The teacher looks at everyone and takes a long breath.
TEACHER:
"This was my final class with all of you... Whatever you become, remain good human beings."
---
PAGE 20
PANEL 1:
The teacher picks up the register and walks toward the door.
PANEL 2:
WIDE SHOT: The teacher leaves the classroom. The door closes.
SFX:
SLAM
PANEL 3:
BLACK PAGE
WORDS:
TO BE CONTINUED...
BELOW:
NEXT CHAPTER:
LAST DAY OF COLLEGE, PART 2
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