Even If It's Not
Scene: Reo’s apartment – 3:47 AM
The room is dark except for the glow of Reo’s laptop screen.
His fingers hover over the keys.
Blank page.
Blank mind.
He’s been trying to write for hours.
Nothing sticks.
Nothing feels true.
Until...
He closes his eyes.
Pictures Shinobi.
Not the HQ version.
Not the mission-ready, sarcastic, guarded Shinobi.
The real one.
The one who laughs too hard at Chad’s jokes.
The one who always lingers a little too long when Reo brushes past him.
And suddenly...
The lyrics hit like a brick.
Reo (muttering as he types):
“Even if it’s not you… I wouldn’t want it to be anyone else.”
He freezes.
Reads it back.
Then writes more.
Fast.
Frantic.
Like he’s bleeding onto the page.
Scene: Spy Ninjas HQ – Morning
The team’s just finished filming.
Everyone’s gathered near the entrance, sipping water, joking around.
Reo (nervous):
“Hey… can I ask you guys something?”
Stormi (grinning):
“You’re not proposing, are you?”
Reo (laughing):
“No. Not yet.”
Chad:
“What’s up?”
Reo:
“I wrote a song last night. I want to shoot a music video. Here. One spot. Just us.”
Vy:
“Like… right here at the entrance?”
Reo:
“Exactly. Raw. Real. No cuts. Just one take.”
Stryker:
“I’m in.”
Stormi:
“Same.”
Chad:
“Let’s gooo.”
Reo (turning to Shinobi):
“What about you?”
Shinobi shrugs.
But there’s a flicker in his eyes.
Shinobi:
“Sure. I’ll be in it.”
Reo nods.
Heart pounding.
Scene: Spy Ninjas HQ Entrance – Golden Hour
The camera rolls.
Reo stands front and center.
The others are scattered behind him casual, vibing, letting the moment breathe.
The beat kicks in.
Low. Emotional.
Reo starts singing.
His voice is steady.
But his eyes keep drifting to Shinobi.
Then...the lyric.
Reo (singing):
“Even if it’s not you… I wouldn’t want it to be anyone else.”
He points.
Directly at Shinobi.
Shinobi freezes.
Eyes wide.
Shinobi (softly):
“…Me?”
Reo doesn’t answer.
He just keeps singing.
Stormi’s swaying.
Chad’s hyping.
Vy’s smiling.
Stryker’s nodding to the beat.
But Reo?
He’s locked in.
The song ends.
but the video doesn't.
Silence.
Then Reo walks straight to Shinobi.
No hesitation. (camera follows)
Reo (quietly):
“I meant every word.”
He leans in.
Kisses him.
It’s not rushed.
Not dramatic.
Just real.
Shinobi’s off guard.
But he kisses back.
The others erupt cheering, clapping, laughing.
Stormi:
“Finally!”
Chad:
“Renobi canon!”
Vy (teasing):
“Do we get invited to the wedding or…?”
Reo pulls back.
Forehead against Shinobi’s.
Reo (whispers):
“Even if it’s not perfect… I still want it to be you.”
end of mv.
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