"To Each Their Own" is the first chapter of Act Three in A Shadow Falls.
Synopsis[]
Act/Chapter/Scene | Act Three, Chapter 1, Scene 1 |
Location | Kanzuki Estate |
Characters | Mel, Ken, Chun-Li, Cammy, Karin |
Previous | Piece Holders |
Next | The Dangers of Abstinence |
With the operation to locate the remaining pieces already commencing, some of the fighters are resting and relaxing before departing. Ken's son, Mel, is also at the Kanzuki Estate and is excited to be with his father. Ken catches his son and picks him up in his arms, wondering why he is here rather than his mother. Mel complains that he wants to come along with his father, which makes Ken chuckle. He then sets Mel on the ground, pats his head, and makes a promise that they'll go together if his son can properly perform a Hadoken. Motivated, Mel thrust his palms towards his father as if he's performing the actual move. Even though he mispronounced the name, it was enough to make Ken react and laugh. He then tells Mel to promise to look after his mother while he is away; which he happily agrees.
As Ken and Mel continue to spend time with each other, Chun-Li walks away to give the family some space. She makes her way to the edge of the dining hall to chat with Cammy about how pleasant it is to watch Ken play with his son. Cammy then argues that it's better for Ken to stay and protect his family, rather than come along with them. However, Chun-Li understands Ken and acknowledges that some battles cannot be avoided when protecting someone; similar to her own father which causes her to grieve. Feeling guilty for inadvertently bringing up Chun-Li's father, Cammy turns the other way and apologizes; confused about the concept of family since she doesn't have one. Moments later, Karin appears before Chun-Li and Cammy. She informs them that most of the fighters have already departed and that she will leave soon with Ibuki and R. Mika. Karin bids her comrades farewell, saying that the next time they meet will be at the Shadaloo base.
Music[]
Trivia[]
- This is Mel's first and only appearance in A Shadow Falls.
- While Cammy has relationships with her Delta Red comrades, there is little to no information of her real family origins.
Scene 1[]
[Still at the dining hall, Ken's son shows up; very happy to see his father.]
Mel: Daddy!!
[The boy runs up to Ken, who catches him and carries him up in his arms.]
Ken: Hey!! What's wrong, Mel? Weren't you supposed to be with your Mommy?
Mel: I wanna go with you! I wanna go too!
[Ken sets him down.]
Ken: Ehahahaha. All right, I promise that when you can do a Hadoken, we'll go together.
[Mel steps back and mimes the move to his father.]
Mel: Hajoken!!
Ken: Ahaha! Awesome! [Feeling amused before crouching down to talk to his son closely.] Now, while Daddy is away, you'll have to protect your Mommy.
Mel: Yes! [The boy continues to mimic his father.] Hojoken!
[The kid goes on to "practice" more of his father's moves as Chun-Li walks away to talk to Cammy.]
Chun-Li: It's nice to watch them play.
Cammy: I think... Ken shouldn't have to come with us. [Chun-Li turns toward Cammy as the Delta Red operative watches Ken and his son.] He has a family. He should stay here and protect them.
[Chun-Li, feeling downcast as she remembers her father, gives a saddened sigh, as they watch Ken attempting to teach the Shoryuken to Mel.]
Chun-Li: There are some battles he can't avoid, especially when he has someone to protect. [Cammy glances toward Chun-Li, who looks depressed.] My father was the same way.
[Cammy turns away, feeling guilty for bringing up the topic in the first place.]
Cammy: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to remind you of bitter things. It's just... [She stares off into space.]
Chun-Li: Just what?
Cammy: [The Delta Red operative shakes her head with uncertainty.] Families... confuse me... I don't have one.
[They decide to leave the topic aside as Karin comes back in.]
Karin: Guile and the others have already left. I'll be leaving shortly with Ibuki and Mika.
[The Interpol agent and the Delta Red operative nod in acknowledgement.]
Karin: I'll see you all again... next time at the base.