Sakura shadows

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Name is Ren, Kagura Ren, I forgot my past life, will I ever regain my memories?

Wide shot of Sakura no Kage High, with cherry blossom trees in full bloom, petals falling like confetti.

Narration: "Sakura no Kage High—a prestigious school, shrouded in mystery and beauty."

Panel 2:

Close-up of Ren Kagura, with the appereance of a boy with Hair: Wild, spiky blonde, bright golden color, slightly messy, falling just past the neck.

Eyes: Wide, energetic , blue collor, filled with determination.

Skin: Lightly tanned.

Clothing:

White button-up shirt (top button undone).

Black blazer with gold trim.

Gray school slacks.

Slightly worn black shoes.

Accessories: Red bracelet with a flame-shaped charm on his right wrist.

Bandages: A few wrapped around his right hand.

Ren (thought): "A new beginning… but what secrets lie here?"

Panel 3:

Wide shot of students walking, some laughing, others whispering as they glance at Ren.

Narration: "A transfer student without family, yet somehow wealthy—Ren's presence raises questions."

Page 2:

Panel 1:

Interior shot of Ren's luxurious penthouse. Sparse decor, with the only personal item being an old notebook on a table.

Ren (thought): "This place… it's beautiful but empty, just like my memories."

Panel 2:

Close-up of the notebook, opened to a page with a cryptic drawing of sakura trees and the phrase: "Where the petals fall, so does memory."

Ren (thought): "What does this mean?"

Page 3:

Panel 1:

Exterior shot of the school courtyard filled with students under the cherry blossoms.

Yui Nakamura: "Hey, you! New guy!"

Panel 2:

Yui, a determined girl with long black hair, approaches Ren with a curious smile.

Ren: "Um, yes?"

Panel 3:

Yui leans in closer, lowering her voice.

Yui: "You're Ren Kagura, right? You should be careful. This school… it has its secrets."

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Panel 1:

Ren looks intrigued, leaning slightly toward Yui.

Ren: "Huh?"

Panel 2:

Yui glances around nervously before responding.

Yui: "There have been disappearances. Students who vanish during the cherry blossom season."

Panel 3:

Ren's expression changes to one of concern.

Ren: "I didn't know…"

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Panel 1:

In the classroom

Teacher: Alright! You can come in

Panel 2:

As Ren steps inside the classroom, he gets next to the teacher :"I am Ren, Ren Kagura, um. I'm looking forward to work with you" ,

Panel 3:

Teacher points his finger to an empty seat:"You can stay next to Myuki Harada, anytime show him around the school"

Panel 4:

Myuki: Yes sir!

Miyuki, a pink-haired girl with an artistic flair, appears, sketchbook in hand.

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Panel 1:

Wide shot of the school library, filled with dusty books and old records.

Kenta Fujimoto: "Hey, Ren! Looking for something?"

(Kenta is quirky, with spiky hair and an upbeat demeanor.)

Panel 2:

Ren turns to Kenta, who holds a book titled "Sakura no Kage High: A History."

Ren: "Just trying to learn about this place, Myuki Harada seems to be busy right now"

Panel 3:

Kenta grins, pointing at the book.

Kenta: "You need to see this! It mentions the students who disappeared!"

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Panel 1:

Close-up of the book, open to a page with a list of names and dates.

Narration: "The names and dates blur together, echoing a dark past."

Panel 2:

Ren, Yui, and Kenta huddled over the book, looking worried.

Yui: "We need to find out more."

Page 7:

Panel 1:

Exterior shot of the sakura trees, petals swirling in the wind.

Ren (thought): "I feel a connection to this place… and to something more."

Panel 2:

Nighttime. Ren sits on a bench under the sakura trees, looking lost in thought.

Miyuki Harada: (off-panel) "What's wrong?"

Panel 3:

Miyuki, a pink-haired girl with an artistic flair, appears, sketchbook in hand.

Miyuki: "You look like you need a friend."

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Panel 1:

Ren glances up, surprised but intrigued.

Ren: "I… just have a lot on my mind."

Panel 2:

Miyuki sits next to him, smiling brightly.

Miyuki: "Wanna talk about it? I'm great at listening!"

Panel 3:

Close-up of Ren, a small smile forming on his face.

Ren: "Thanks. I guess I could use a friend."

Page 9:

Panel 1:

Montage of Ren and Miyuki spending time together—drawing, laughing, and sharing stories under the cherry blossoms.

Narration: "As the days pass, Ren finds solace in Miyuki's company."

Panel 2:

Close-up of Miyuki drawing Ren, her cheeks slightly flushed with admiration.

Miyuki: "You know, I see something special in you."

Panel 3:

Ren looks surprised, a faint blush on his cheeks.

Ren: "Really?"

Page 10:

Panel 1:

Wide shot of the school at dusk, a sense of foreboding in the air.

Shinichi Ito: (off-panel) "Kagura!"

Panel 2:

Shinichi approaches, looking serious.

Shinichi: "I need to talk to you. It's about the disappearances."

Panel 3:

Ren, Yui, and Kenta exchange worried glances.

Ren: "What about them?"

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Panel 1:

Shinichi leans in closer, lowering his voice.

Shinichi: "I think they're connected to the sakura trees. We need to investigate."

Panel 2:

The group looks determined, ready to face the unknown.

Yui: "Let's do it!"

Panel 3:

Close-up of Ren, a mix of determination and fear in his eyes.

Ren: "I'll uncover the truth."

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Panel 1:

Nighttime under the sakura trees, the group gathers to explore the area.

Kenta: "Look at this! A strange mark on the tree!"

Panel 2:

Close-up of the strange mark, resembling a family crest.

Ren (thought): "What does this mean?"

Panel 3:

The Watcher appears in the shadows, watching them intently.

Narration: "They are not alone."

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Panel 1:

The group hears a rustling sound. Everyone looks startled.

Yui: "Did you hear that?"

Panel 2:

Ren steps forward, determined.

Ren: "We have to confront whatever it is."

Panel 3:

They approach the source of the noise, tension building.

Kenta: "Be careful!"

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Panel 1:

Suddenly, the Watcher steps out from the shadows, cloaked in mystery.

Watcher: "You should not be here."

Panel 2:

Ren stands firm, meeting the Watcher's gaze.

Ren: "Who are you? What do you want?"

Panel 3:

The Watcher smirks, hinting at deeper knowledge.

Watcher: "The truth is buried in the petals."

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Panel 1:

Wide shot of the group looking confused and anxious.

Yui: "What does that mean?"

Panel 2:

Close-up of Ren, realization dawning.

Ren: "I think… I think I know where to start looking."

Panel 3:

The group nods in agreement, determination in their eyes.

Shinichi: "Then let's uncover the truth together."

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Panel 1: Bell rings (image of the class), Image at Kenta

Kenta:"Crap, we have class right now

Panel 2:Image Ren

Ren:"Ah, not right now"

Panel 3

Myuki:"We have math right now"

Page 15-16(PT2)

Panel 1:

In class

Teacher:"So, remember, whenever we make this calculation, we have to substract..."

Panel 2:

Ren looking down at his notebook, Myuki looking at him.

Ren:(Thought)"I don't... have time for this!"

Panel 3:

Teacher:"So it equals 0"

Panel 4:

Ren:(Thought)"0, like my memories"

- bell rang(black screen)

Page 16:

Panel 1: After class, they all gathered and.

Montage of the group researching, interviewing students, and piecing together clues about the disappearances.

Narration: "Together, they begin to uncover the dark history of Sakura no Kage High."

Panel 2:

Scene shift to Ren in his room, looking at a photo of the sakura trees, a sad expression on his face.

Ren (thought): "What am I missing?"

Panel 3:

The photo falls from his hand, revealing a sketch of the family crest.

Narration: "Memories linger just out of reach."

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Panel 1:

Wide shot of the school during the peak bloom, petals everywhere, creating a magical atmosphere.

Narration: "As the cherry blossoms bloom, so does their friendship."

Panel 2:

Close-up of Miyuki, looking shy as she hands Ren a drawing of him beneath the sakura trees.

Miyuki: "I wanted to give this to you."

Panel 3:

Ren is taken aback, touched by her gesture.

Ren: "It's beautiful, thank you."

Page 18:

Panel 1:

Nighttime again, Ren sits on his bed, looking out the window at the sakura trees.

Ren (thought): "I feel so lost…"

Panel 2:

He closes his eyes, recalling fleeting memories of laughter and warmth.

Narration: "The shadows of his past loom large."

Panel 3:

Wide shot of the group gathering under the sakura trees again, ready for their next move.

Kenta: "We're ready for the final confrontation!"

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Panel 1:

The Watcher appears again, more ominous this time.

Watcher: "The truth comes with a price."

Panel 2:

Ren steps forward, a determined expression on his face.

Ren: "I'm willing to pay that price."

Panel 3:

Flashback scenes of Ren's childhood, revealing glimpses of a loving family and a traumatic event under the sakura trees.

Narration: "The petals fell, and memories resurfaced."

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Panel 1:

Back to the present, Ren's eyes widen as he realizes the truth.

Ren: "I remember… I had a sibling."

Panel 2:

The Watcher nods, their expression softening.

Watcher: "You must embrace your past to free those lost."

Panel 3:

Wide shot of the group standing together, united.

Ren: "I will uncover the truth for them."

Page 21:

Panel 1:

Close-up of Miyuki, her expression filled with warmth and support.

Miyuki: "And I'll be by your side."

Panel 2:

The group walks forward, ready to face whatever comes next.

Narration: "Together, they would face the shadows of the past and forge a brighter future."

Page 22:

Panel 1:

The sakura trees in full bloom, petals swirling in the wind, symbolizing hope and renewal.

Narration: "Where the petals fall, so does memory, but new blossoms await."

Panel 2:

Close-up of Ren and Miyuki sharing a shy but hopeful smile.

Ren (thought): "With friends by my side, I can uncover the truth."

Panel 3:

The last panel fades to black, leaving the story open for future adventures.

Narration: "Sakura Shadows: A journey of love, mystery, and self-discovery."

Page 23:

Panel 1:

Montage of Ren and the group digging through old school records and talking to teachers.

Narration: "Their investigation leads them deeper into the school's history."

Panel 2:

Yui holds up an old newspaper clipping about a student who went missing years ago under the sakura trees.

Yui: "Look at this! It happened right here at Sakura no Kage High."

Panel 3:

Close-up of Ren, a mix of concern and determination on his face.

Ren: "We need to find out what happened to them."

Page 24:

Panel 1:

Scene shift to Ren and Miyuki in the library, poring over dusty books.

Miyuki: "There are so many stories about the sakura trees… some say they're cursed."

Panel 2:

Ren looks thoughtful, flipping through pages.

Ren: "Cursed or not, we have to uncover the truth."

Panel 3:

Close-up of Miyuki, looking at Ren with admiration.

Miyuki: "I believe in you, Ren."

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Panel 1:

Nighttime again. Ren sits in his room, staring at the family crest he sketched earlier, frustration evident on his face.

Ren (thought): "Why can't I remember more?"

Panel 2:

He stands up, pacing back and forth, the weight of his past heavy on him.

Narration: "The burden of his lost memories grows heavier each night."

Panel 3:

He glances at the window, where the sakura trees stand illuminated by moonlight.

Ren (thought): "I need to find the truth… for them."

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Panel 1:

The next day, the group meets under the sakura trees, a determined air about them.

Kenta: "We need to plan our next move."

Panel 2:

Shinichi points to a nearby building.

Shinichi: "What if we check the old storage room? It might hold clues."

Panel 3:

Ren nods, fueled by a mix of excitement and dread.

Ren: "Let's do it."

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Panel 1:

Wide shot of the group approaching the old storage room, an eerie atmosphere surrounding it.

Narration: "As they near the storage room, a chill runs down their spines."

Panel 2:

Kenta pushes the door open, revealing dust and cobwebs.

Kenta: "This place looks abandoned."

Panel 3:

The group steps inside, flashlights illuminating old boxes and furniture.

Ren: "We have to be careful. Who knows what we'll find?"

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Panel 1:

Montage of the group searching through boxes, discovering old uniforms, photographs, and forgotten mementos.

Narration: "Each item reveals a piece of the school's forgotten history."

Panel 2:

Close-up of Ren holding an old photograph of a group of students, one resembling him.

Ren (thought): "Is that… me?"

Panel 3:

Miyuki notices and approaches, looking over his shoulder.

Miyuki: "You look just like him, Ren."

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Panel 1:

Ren feels a surge of emotions, memories flickering in his mind.

Ren: "This can't be a coincidence."

Panel 2:

Suddenly, a loud noise echoes through the room, startling everyone.

Yui: "What was that?!"

Panel 3:

The group turns, eyes wide with fear, as shadows flicker in the corners of the room.

Kenta: "We're not alone."

Page 30:

Panel 1:

The Watcher emerges from the shadows, cloaked and enigmatic.

Watcher: "You seek the truth, but are you prepared for its consequences?"

Panel 2:

Ren stands firm, defiance shining in his eyes.

Ren: "We won't back down now."

Panel 3:

The Watcher tilts their head, intrigued by Ren's determination.

Watcher: "Very well. Follow me."

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Panel 1:

The Watcher leads the group through a hidden door, revealing an underground chamber filled with ancient sakura tree roots.

Narration: "What they discover is beyond their wildest imagination."

Panel 2:

The walls are adorned with paintings depicting the school's history and the tragedies surrounding it.

Miyuki: "This is incredible…"

Panel 3:

Ren touches one of the paintings, memories flooding back, images of his past intertwining with the history of the school.

Ren: "I… I remember now."

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Panel 1:

Close-up of Ren's eyes, filled with tears of realization.

Ren: "I was part of this… I lost someone dear to me."

Panel 2:

Miyuki reaches for Ren's hand, her expression empathetic.

Miyuki: "You're not alone anymore."

Panel 3:

Ren squeezes her hand, comforted by her presence.

Ren: "Thank you, Miyuki."

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Panel 1:

Wide shot of the group united in their discovery, determination radiating from them.

Kenta: "Now that we know the truth, we can set things right."

Panel 2:

The Watcher steps back, allowing the group to take charge.

Watcher: "Only through understanding can you break the cycle."

Panel 3:

Ren stands at the forefront, resolve etched on his face.

Ren: "We will honor their memories."

Page 34:

Panel 1:

The sakura trees outside bloom vibrantly, petals cascading in the wind, symbolizing renewal.

Narration: "As the truth unfurls, new beginnings arise."

Panel 2:

Close-up of Ren and Miyuki standing side by side, hope blossoming in their hearts.

Ren (thought): "With her, no, with eveyone by my side, I feel ready to face anything."

Panel 3:

The final panel shows the group walking out of the chamber, united and stronger than ever.

Narration: "Together, they would forge a path toward healing."

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Panel 1:

Wide shot of the sakura trees under a starlit sky, petals swirling like memories in the breeze.

Narration: "In the shadows of the past, hope finds a way to bloom."

Panel 2:

Close-up of Ren and Miyuki sharing a shy yet determined smile, their bond deepening.

Miyuki: "Whatever comes next, we'll face it together."

Panel 3:

The last panel fades to black, leaving the story open for future adventures.

Narration: "Sakura Shadows: A journey of love, mystery, and self-discovery."

Here are the next five pages, where Ren Kagura finally recovers his memories and uncovers the history of the school and the vanished students.

Page 36:

Panel 1:

Close-up of Ren, eyes wide with realization as fragmented memories come rushing back.

Ren (thought): "I remember… the sakura trees were once a sanctuary."

Panel 2:

Montage of flashbacks showing Ren as a child, playing under the sakura trees with a sibling, laughter echoing in the air.

Narration: "A place where joy and sorrow intertwined."

Panel 3:

Back to the present, Ren clutches his head, overwhelmed by the influx of memories.

Ren: "I remember my brother… I couldn't save him."

Page 37:

Panel 1:

Wide shot of the underground chamber, Ren standing at the center with the group around him, listening intently.

Ren: "The vanished students… they were connected to the sakura trees."

Panel 2:

Close-up of the Watcher, their expression serious.

Watcher: "Long ago, the trees were planted to honor lost souls, but a dark curse fell upon them."

Panel 3:

Flashback panel depicting a tragic event—a storm, chaos, and students disappearing into the shadows of the trees.

Narration: "A storm that claimed innocent lives, binding their souls to the trees."

Page 38:

Panel 1:

Back to Ren, looking determined, as his friends lean in closer, drawn by his revelation.

Ren: "Their spirits linger here, trapped by their unfinished stories."

Panel 2:

Miyuki's eyes widen with concern.

Miyuki: "What can we do to help them?"

Panel 3:

Ren glances at the sakura trees outside the chamber, a spark of hope igniting in him.

Ren: "We need to give them closure. We must uncover their stories."

Page 39:

Panel 1:

The group gathers, brainstorming ideas, a sense of urgency in the air.

Kenta: "We can interview their friends and family. Gather their memories!"

Panel 2:

Yui, excitedly jotting down notes, adds her own idea.

Yui: "And we should create a memorial under the sakura trees to honor them!"

Panel 3:

Ren smiles at his friends, gratitude evident in his eyes.

Ren: "Thank you, everyone. Together, we can bring peace to their spirits."

Page 40:

Panel 1:

Wide shot of the group back at the school, holding a meeting with students and teachers, spreading the word about their plan.

Narration: "With renewed determination, they set their plan into motion."

Panel 2:

Ren speaks to a small gathering, sharing the history of the sakura trees and the vanished students.

Ren: "These trees hold their memories. We must honor them together."

Panel 3:

Close-up of a student, visibly moved, raising their hand to speak.

Student: "I knew one of them! They were my friend…"

Page 41:

Panel 1

Image of Ren

Ren:(Thought)"I remember the past of my life in this school,

Panel 2

His eye image, Ren:(Thought)"but"

Panel 3

Ren(Thought) What caused it?

Panel 4 - landspace

Ren:(Thought)"Is all these school memories, all I needed to remember?"

---Volume 1 ^