FADE IN
Act 1
EXT. RIVERSIDE PARK - DAY
Sunny. KAJI arrives, followed by the PACK LEADER and PETER.
KAJI (V.O.): And now we're back in this park.
Kaji races through the dry green grass.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): The grass is warm and soft.
Then, Kaji's pace slows and her body language changes.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Suddenly, I want to go the toilet.
Kaji trots over to a spot, inspects it with her nose close to the ground.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Here's an appropriate one.
Squatting, Kaji relieves herself quietly.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I know the Pack Leader will clean up the mess for me.
Act 2
FLASHBACK
INT. HOME - NIGHT (Yesterday)
Kaji sits closely to Peter and the Pack Leader.
PETER: It's raining...
KAJI (V.O.): I'm afraid of gloomy weather...
PACK LEADER: But we're going out...
PETER: Our darling may not like it.
PACK LEADER: We'll explore a pet-friendly mall.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've a hunch that we'll go out into rain.
EXT. PET GARDEN, MALL - LATER
Exiting a bright and warm complex, the Pack Leader and Peter lead Kaji
into a dark and rainy environment.
PETER: It's still raining.
KAJI (V.O.): Do we have to walk in the rain?
PACK LEADER: Never mind.
Grabbing a new orange raincoat from her bag, the Pack Leader helps Kaji to put it on.
PETER: Ha! I now understand why you insisted going out.
The Pack Leader puts on a sinister smile.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I feel a little tight with the coat.
Kaji does a few wet-dog shakes.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But I don't mind if it keeps me dry.
Kaji begins to explore the garden.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): When everything is wet, the smells are so much more intense.
Kaji carefully picks her way.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): There're puddles here and there.
Pausing.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't know if the dampness would hurt my toes.
We see Kaji trotting from one patch of grass to the next.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I wonder if I can find a spot to take care of my needs.
Kaji jumps over puddles.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): No, I can't identify any likable spot and I feel very stressful.
Noticing Kaji's distress, the Pack Leader and Peter guide her towards an area with fewer puddles.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It isn't dry...but I can't hold my urge anymore.
Kaji does some of her business on the grass.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I dare not squat in the usual way.
Kaji does her remaining business on the floor.
RETURN TO PRESENT
Act 3
EXT. HARBOUR SIDE GARDEN - NIGHT
On top of an public art, Kaji poses for the Pack Leader and Peter to take photos of her.
KAJI (V.O.): The raincoat that I wore, and the bond between me and the Pack Leader and the Gang, are blissful bindings.
Facing the phone cameras.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Today, I don't have to wear a raincoat and we're visiting a second garden.
The Pack Leader then embraces Kaji
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Whenever we're together, I feel good and upbeat. We celebrate the simply joys of life.
FADE OUT
THE END
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