by Mari Yamaoka
"That’s not necessary, all I did was give you your envelope. It's okay."
"This may well be some kind of Karma,” the man continues, “I beg you to accept it."
In 2020, the year Tokyo is hosting the Olympics, Mika is helping customers in her very own office. There is a wedding ring on her ring finger.
Today is the first day of the future. Today’s behavior shapes tomorrow.
About the author:
Mari Yamaoka is a late newcomer screenwriter, writer, producer and director. She started writing scripts in her free time after work and on weekends. She comes up with the visual images of stories in her head. She took film producers and directors courses to make the story into films. She tries to put these visual stories into scripts and novels.
Independent films she wrote and directed:
1) Anime Fan Tom
Feature film, fiction about American geek’s sightseeing in Tokyo and his life later there.
2) 21 Ways to Lose or Win a Woman
Spoof comedy about how to date a woman.
Forty-two dating scenes of four couples.
3) Magic Sketchbook
Fantasy short film for family. Creatures and things a girl or a boy draws pop up from the sketchbook.
The films received awards at international film festivals.
They are available for down rental and purchase.
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Screenplays and stories she has written:
1) Tokyo Dreamers (award winning script)
Happy ending romantic comedy
2) Memories of my Japanese step mother
Romance and adventure story
3) Magic Sketchbook
Fantasy short story for children.