Scene 1: A Mysterious Purchase

  The sun was setting, casting long shadows across the quiet town as the brawlers relaxed, taking a well-deserved break from their search for medals. Sakuro, however, had something else on his mind. He walked into a small, peculiar shop nestled between two larger buildings, its windows obscured by a mix of dust and strange trinkets inside.

  Sakuro: (muttering to himself) “I wonder if this is worth it…”

  Inside, a mysterious cashier stood behind the counter, her face hidden in the shadows.

  Mysterious Cashier: “Ah, a customer. What brings you here today?”

  Sakuro eyed the strange collection of items on display, each more unusual than the last. His gaze landed on a sleek, metallic watch resting in a glass case. It glowed faintly.

  Sakuro: (pointing at the watch) “What’s this? It looks… unusual.”

  The cashier’s eyes gleamed, her voice smooth and almost hypnotic.

  Mysterious Cashier: “Ah, that one. It’s a special watch. One that holds the power to bend time. But use it wisely, young man. The future is not something to be trifled with.”

  Sakuro raised an eyebrow but couldn’t resist. The curiosity gnawed at him, and with a simple nod, he purchased the watch.

  Sakuro: (smiling as he paid) “I’ll be careful. I’m just going to have some fun with it.”

  The cashier’s smile was enigmatic as she handed him the watch.

  Mysterious Cashier: “Remember… the future is delicate.”

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  Scene 2: The Dodgeball Game

  Back with the Crystal Brawlers, the group was trying to figure out what to do with their downtime. Kouchu and Shauna were lounging around, while Roaracryst and the other Crystal Monsters stretched nearby.

  Sakuro: (excitedly pulling out the watch) “Hey, guys! Check this out!”

  He held up the sleek timepiece, which shimmered in the fading sunlight.

  Kouchu: “What’s that? It looks fancy.”

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  Shauna: (teasing) “Is it another one of your crazy gadgets, Sakuro?”

  Sakuro: “Actually, it’s a special watch I bought from a mysterious shop. I think I’ll have some fun with it later.”

  Just then, Roaracryst bounded over, excited to join in the fun.

  Roaracryst: “Hey! Why don’t we play dodgeball? I bet we can make it even more fun with the Crystal Monsters.”

  Kouchu: (grinning) “That’s a great idea! Let’s do it!”

  The group quickly formed two teams: one with Kouchu, Shauna, and Roaracryst, and the other with Sakuro, the rest of the Crystal Monsters, and a ball.

  Sakuro: (laughing as he tossed the ball up into the air) “Alright, let’s see how strong your throws are!”

  The dodgeball game was chaotic but fun, with the Crystal Monsters dodging, weaving, and occasionally using their unique powers to give their team an advantage.

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  Scene 3: The Unintended Consequence

  Sakuro, caught up in the excitement, swung his arm to throw the ball. His hand brushed against his new watch, which flickered with a strange glow. The next thing he knew, he felt a sudden, overwhelming dizziness and fell to the ground, his body going limp.

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  Scene 4: A Glimpse of the Future

  When Sakuro woke up, he wasn’t in the familiar grassy field anymore. He found himself in a strange, futuristic landscape, with towering buildings and a sky that shimmered with unusual colors. The air felt thick, and the sounds of strange machinery hummed around him.

  Sakuro: (dazed, rubbing his head) “What… where am I?”

  Two figures appeared before him—two women with bright, futuristic clothing. They helped him to his feet.

  Woman 1: (grinning) “You’re in the future, Sakuro.”

  Woman 2: (playfully) “A bit of a jump, huh? But it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.”

  Sakuro looked around, his eyes wide with awe. The landscape was unrecognizable, a far cry from the world he knew.

  Sakuro: (curious, nervous) “This is… the future? How did I get here?”

  Woman 1: “Your watch, of course. You must have used it without realizing what it could do.”

  Before Sakuro could respond, the ground shook violently. Massive creatures, like bears but much larger and more vicious, began charging toward them. The women quickly grabbed Sakuro and pushed him behind them, but the bears swarmed.

  Sakuro: (frantically) “What is happening?!”

  The women fended off the creatures with ease, but they were too much for Sakuro to handle. The bears knocked him down, and everything went black as he was overwhelmed.

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  Scene 5: Back to the Present

  Sakuro awoke with a start, the familiar field of Justice Town surrounding him. He looked around, realizing he was back with his friends. His watch, now cracked, lay beside him.

  Sakuro: (groaning, sitting up) “What just happened?”

  Kouchu and Shauna rushed over, concerned.

  Shauna: “Sakuro? What happened to you? You were just fine a second ago!”

  Kouchu: (eyeing the broken watch) “What’s with the watch, Sakuro?”

  Sakuro stood up slowly, shaking his head in disbelief.

  Sakuro: “It was the watch… It sent me to the future.”

  Shauna: (laughing nervously) “The future? Come on, Sakuro. You’re messing with us.”

  Sakuro: (serious, his tone urgent) “No, I’m serious. I saw the future! It’s not all it seems. I met two people, and—”

  Kouchu: “Wait, two people? What happened?”

  Sakuro: “The future… it’s not a place you want to be. I was almost mauled by giant bears, and I barely got back in one piece. This watch is no joke. I think it’s tied to something bigger than we realize. And… I got it from Shari.”

  Kouchu and Shauna exchanged a glance, now listening intently. Sakuro had never sounded this serious before.

  Shauna: “So… what do we do now?”

  Sakuro: (throws away the cracked watch)