The Painting He Spent Thirty Six Years Making WORKING DRAFT

THE PAINTING HE SPENT THIRTY-SIX YEARS MAKING MANGA SCRIPT WORKING DRAFT Format: PAGE → TITLE → PANEL → IMAGE DESCRIPTION → DIALOGUE/NARRATION/SFX Traditional Japanese manga reading: Read from right to left. The first panel begins at the upper-right corner. --- PAGE 1 — THE ORDINARY DAY PANEL 1 IMAGE: Wide shot of a quiet neighborhood during sunrise. Ethan's house stands in the middle of the peaceful street. NARRATION: "Every day begins the same way." PANEL 2 IMAGE: Inside Ethan's bedroom. His alarm clock sits beside him. On his desk: - School books - A paintbrush - A half-finished painting covered with a cloth CLOCK: 6:00 AM SFX: RIIING! PANEL 3 IMAGE: Ethan wakes up and reaches toward the alarm clock. ETHAN: "Another morning..." PANEL 4 IMAGE: Ethan fixes his school uniform in front of the mirror. Behind him, the unfinished painting is slightly visible. Visible: A house Trees Two people standing together NARRATION: "Another ordinary day."

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