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>>>>>>>> Original Star Taxi scripts ( Ikeda Fuzoku ) <<<<<<<<<
-scripts from star taxi book are below-

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

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Class 1

Class 1: Star Taxi (10/6/04) Group A

Gion: Hmmm. What should I have?

Lucas: Well, Leave it to me! I know this place very well. Let me decide for you.

Gion: So, does that mean that it's your treat?

Lucas: Well, OK if you promise to treat me the next time we go out.

Gion:.Hmm… Well maybe we'd better split the bill.

Lucas: If you insist. Waiter! 2 colas please!

Gion:To tell the truth, I'd rather have a beer.

Lucas: Sorry! One cola and one beer please!

Class 1 Group B 10/13/04

Gion: (Gulps beer! ) Ahh… That tastes good. I'm not sure if I should say this, but I just broke up with my boyfriend.

Lucas: Oh. That's too bad…. I can't understand how someone could break up with someone as beautiful as you….

Gion: Oh.. You're such a nice person. I just wish you were a little better looking.

Lucas: That's not a very nice thing to say! What's the matter? Are you drunk already?

Gion: Oh, sorry. I was just joking. But seriously, do you have any single friends you could introduce me to?

Lucas: Well, actually, I'm the best guy I know, but I think you had better take care of your drinking problem first.

Class 1, Group A 10/20/04

Gion: Shut up! It's none of your business! That's what my old boyfreind said!

Lucas: Maybe he was right! What kind of person was he?

Gion: He was a two-timer. He was always having affairs with women from his work.

Lucas: I would never do that. I could never do anything to make you sad. I'll even let you drink a little if you want to.

Gion: Stop being such a cheeseball. You're going to make me sick!

Lucas: Please understand me! I'm serious! I want you. I need you. I love you!

Gion: Ok! Let's get married! I really love you. I just couldn't say it.

( And the two of them went to Hawaii to get married..... )

Class 1, Group B 11/10/04

( After the wedding ceremony, in Maui, at the beach )

Lucas: That was a nice wedding ceremony, wasn't it?

Gion: Yes it was. Well... do you wanna go swimming?

Lucas: Nah, I think I'd rather go back to the hotel.

Gion: Ok, but first I wanna get something to eat.

Lucas: Ok, we can get room service.

Gion: Why do you wanna spend all our time inside the hotel? This is Maui, one of the most beautiful places in the world!!

Lucas: Because I wanna be alone with you...

Gion: You're such a cheesball! I want a divorce!

Class 2

Class 2: Star Taxi (10/6/04) Group A

Gion: I'd like some melon soda. Have you decided what you would like?

Lucas: Does this place have an all-you-can-drink deal?

Gion: Didn't you see the sign? This is Starbucks! Of course there are no all-you-can-drink deals! What planet are you from? Haven't you ever been to Starbucks?

Lucas: Fine. Sorry, I'm from Detroit. We don't have many Starbucks there. I guess I'll just get a coffee.

Gion: Ok, I'll go get it. You can pay me later.

Lucas: Thanks.

Class 2 GROUP B 10/13/04

Gion: Here you are.

Lucas: Oh no! This is ice coffee! I wanted hot coffee!

Gion: Well, if you're going to be so picky, why don't you go and get it yourself!

Lucas: I can't believe it! You're such an idiot! It was a mistake to let you get it in the first place.

Gion: ( Throws coffee in Lucas's face ) Get lost you loser!. I never want to see you again!

Lucas: Ok! Ok! I'm sorry! I shouldn't have said that. Don't worry about the coffee. Actually, it felt good because I was hot. Listen, let's get out of here and go to the studio. Ok?

Gion: OK. But you still owe me for the coffee!

Lucas: All right.

Class 2, Group A 10/20/04

( At the studio???? )

Gion: Hey, this doesn't look like a studio! There was a steeple outside, there are stained-glass windows everywhere, and that old man over there is wearing a long black robe. Isn't he hot?

Lucas: Yes, I suppose so, but I'm hotter than him, for you. Let's get married here and now! Let's think about children. What names do you like?

( Lucas approaches Gion, as if asking for a kiss..... )

Gion: Get away you pervert! ( -slap- )

Lucas: Ok. Ok.　I was just joking. Actually, the studio is downstairs. We rent the space from the church.

Gion: Really. Oh my god. You really had me going! .....

Class 2, Group B 11/09/04

Lucas: Now we are filming Harry Potter 7. See! Harry Potter is flying!

Gion: I want to fly too. Can I try?

Lucas: If you want to fly, why don't we take a plane to Hawaii for our honeymoon!

Gion: You intend to take me to such a stupid place? Everybody goes there! ... However, I will go if you do the 'Hige-Dance for me right here and right now.

Lucas: Of course! ( he dances )

Class 3

Class 3: Star Taxi (10/6/04) Group A

Gion: Since you invited me, it's your treat, right?

Lucas: Of course its my treat. Please order anything you want.

Gion: OK! I'm really hungry! I'll have some coffee and a WHOLE chocolate cake, please.

Lucas: Well, aren't you worried about gaining weight if you eat so much?

Gion: Well, I just broke up with my boyfriend. I'm really in the mood for some chocolate!

Lucas: Well, to tell you the truth, I'd like to go out with you. I mean as a boyfriend. Wouldn't that be better than chocolate?

Gion: Well, first things first. Just get me the cake!

Lucas: Wait a second! Which is more important, chocolate or me?

Gion: If you don't get me the cake, I'm going home!

Lucas:Waiter! A whole chocolate cake please!

Class 3 Group B 10/13/04

Gion: (eats the cake) Thanks a lot. That was good! Oh! I forgot! I have something to do! It'll only take me a minute. Could I meet you at the studio later? Where is it? I'll go strait there.

Lucas: Well, I get the feeling that if I let you go now, we will never see each other again.

Gion: Hmm.. I don't know what you're talking about. Just tell me where the studio is!

Lucas: You must know what I mean! You are more important to me than the air that I breath! I can't live without you for even a second.

Gion: Air? To be honest, You don't even mean as much to me as that chocolate cake. Come on! Tell me where it is! I have to go!

Lucas: Ok the studio is 211 Lee St. apartment #4. Just knock on the door. ( It's really his apartment )

Class 3, Group B 11/10/04
( At Lucas's apartment)

Gion: ( Knocks )

Lucas: Hello. Come in!

Gion: Oh.. This is what a studio looks like.... It's so modest. How can you make movies in such a small space?

Lucas: Tonight, this whole studio is just for you.

Gion: Oh! I will be the star? Well, I suppose you will need a hero. I have a good person for the role waiting downstairs. He is my boyfriend. I'll go and get him.

Lucas: Well, actually, I am going to be the hero. Can we use him as the bad guy?

Gion: No. no. no. no. That's a bad idea. Hey, where is the cameraman? I don't see him anywhere!

Lucas: Listen baby. do you want to be a star or not?!

Gion: ( She takes out her phone and dials a number ) Matt! Matt! This guy is being strange! Come up here right away! Help! Help!

Class 4

Class 4: Star Taxi (10/6/04) Group A

Gion: How did you like the movie?

Lucas: Pardon me?

Gion: Ok, just forget it!

Lucas: I'm sorry. Could you say that again? I couldn't hear you.

Gion: No, really. It's not important. Listen, I think I want to go home. It was a bad idea, coming to this café with you. See you later!

Lucas: No! No! Please don't go. Is it something I said? Please stay.

Gion: Ok, I will stay if you treat me to some coffee.

Lucas: Well, how about water?

Gion: I said COFFEE. Can't you hear?

Lucas: OK. Waiter! One coffee and one water please!

Class 4 Group B 10/13/04

Gion: Ah, I changed my mind. I think I'd rather have a parfait.

Lucas: Are you kidding? A parfait??? Aren't you worried about gaining weight? Parfaits are so fattening!

Gion: What?! You are so rude! You shouldn't talk about a lady's weight. I'm leaving. Bye!

Lucas: Ok. Ok. I was just joking. Actually, I don't have that much money and parfaits are expensive. Would just coffee be OK?

Gion: Why did you invite me here if you didn't have any money? What kind of a man are you?

Lucas: I'm Superman. The taxi is my disguise.

Gion: Really?!! What a coincidence! Actually I am Super Woman! I have just come from Super-Planet.

Lucas: Great! We can work together to save the world!!

Gion: Ok, first of all let's fly to my base on the north pole!

Lucas: Sure, OK. My base is on the north pole too!

Gion: Let's go!
( They fly off)

Class 4, Group A 10/20/04

( They are in flight )

Superman: Do you wanna race? I'm faster than a speeding bullet!

Superwoman: Ok! Do you think you can beat me? I'm faster than the speed of light!
Whoever loses has to obey the winner for eternity!

Superman: Ok, you are as fast as light and cute as a rose! .. Let's go.

( the two approach the speed of light and experience a time slip. )

Superwoman: Why are all the stars blurring? It seems as if light is bending.

Superman: It must be a time warp! We are going into the future! Oh, no!

Superwoman: Oh! Look at that strange robot! It's Hamada! He has become a robot!

Superman: Oh, no here it comes!

Hamada Robot: Hey you! I am the new leader of the universe! Bow down before me! I have come to take all the earth's oil! I need it for this big robot suit! I will replace your leader Kofi Annan III with my freind. He will control the earth's government and give me all the oil, but nobody will know he's my freind. Give up! It's no use!

Superman & Superwoman: What should we do????

Class 4, Group B 11/10/04

      Hamada Robot: Oh, I forgot to say. I rule the universe with my friend Inada Robot. You must obey him, too.

     Inada Robot: Hi everybody!

Superman: Oh, no! Two giant robots!

Superwoman: I have an idea!

Superman: What is it?

Superwoman: They need the oil for their suits, right?

Superman: Yes.....

Superwoman: Well, if we give them a new source of energy, they won't need the oil!

Superman: Good idea!!!!

       Inada robot: Well that's a good idea for Hamada's suit, but my suit is different. It doesn't need any energy. I just sleep in it. Instead, please find me a wife.

Superwoman: OK, no problem.

Star Taxi: #1 "The Car"

Gags: Hey you!

Lucas: Me?

Gags: Yeah you. Come here. That is a nice car.

Lucas: (It) Sure is. It's a classic.

Gags: What's your name, kid?

Lucas: Lucas.

Gags: Lucas, huh? Where are you from?

Lucas: Detroit.

Gags: What do you do, kid?

Lucas: I'm an acting student.

Gags. So you want to be a star?

Lucas: Sure, I want to be a star. So?

Gags: So you need money, right?

Lucas: Yeah, I need money.

Gags: Well, I've got a job for you. Here's my card. Call me.

Lucas: 'Star Taxi'....Tony Gaglionni.......President.

Star Taxi: #2 "Star Taxi"

Gion: Taxi!

Lucas: Where to ma'am?

Gion: Hollywood Hills Hotel, Please.

Lucas: Here, let me help you.

Gion: Is this a company car?

Lucas: No, it isn't. It's mine. By the way, that's a great movie theater.

Gion: Oh, is it?

Lucas: Yeah, it's cheap too. It's only a dollar on Thursdays.

Gion: Today's Thursday.

Lucas: That's right. 44 dollars and 50 cents, please.

Gion: No. That's for you.

Lucas: Thanks.......?

Gion: Gion.

Lucas: Gion.

Star Taxi #3 "The Hotel"

Gion: Hello

Concierge: Good afternoon, ma'am. May I help you?

Gion: My Name's Ayumi Gion.

Concierge: I'm sorry, could you spell that please?

Gion: G-I-O-N

Concierge: Ah.. here it is. Miss Gion. Do you have a credit card?

Gion: Yes, I have a Visa. Is that OK?

Concierge: Of course. Here's your key. Room 814.

Gion: Is there a message for me?

Concierge: Oh, I forgot. A gentleman called, but he didn't leave his name.

Gion: Good. Thank you.

Concierge: Bellman! Take Miss Gion's bags to her room.

Star Taxi #4 " The Coincidence"

Lucas: Hey, Gion! It's me, remember?

Gion: Star Taxi!

Lucas: How ya doin'?

Gion: Pretty good. Did you like the movie?

Lucas: Yeah, It's my favorite. By the way, my name's Lucas.

Gion: Hi, Lucas.

Lucas: Let's have coffee somewhere.

Gion: No thanks.

Lucas: Too bad. I know a great place near the Studio.

Gion: What studio?

Lucas: The Actors' Studio. I'm a student there.

Gion: You're an actor?

Lucas: Well, I wanna be. Coffee?

Gion: Sure.

Star Taxi #5 "Hot Chocolate"

Lucas: After you.

Gion: Thanks. Mmm... yummy!

Lucas: What would you like?

Gion: Um... I'd like strawberry shortcake. How about you?

Lucas: I'll have apple pie. How about coffee?

Gion: No thanks. Mmm... what's that?

Lucas: That's hot chocolate with whipped cream.

Gion: I'll have that.

Lucas: Sounds good. Me too.

Gion: Let's sit over there.

Lucas: Oh, uh... it's non-smoking.

Gion: Good.

Lucas: I hate cigarette smoke.