Part 1

School SEKAI
1
Len
You've been drawing Miku?
2
Ichika
Yeah. We were assigned a project for art class, and the theme is “radiance”.
3
Ichika
When I thought about what that word means, Miku immediately came to mind...
4
Rin
Haha. That totally sounds like you, Ichi!
5
Miku
And I'm right here.
I really don't know how I'm supposed to react.
6
Ichika
S-Sorry.
7
Miku
No, don't apologize.
I'm really happy that I immediately came to mind for you, Ichika.
8
Ichika
Okay, that's good to hear...
9
Len
Still, Ichika, I'm looking forward to seeing how your drawing of Miku turns out.
10
Rin
Yeah, me too!
11
Ichika
Oh, but... I still haven't decided how I'm going to draw her yet.
12
Miku
Really?
13
Ichika
Yeah, which probably has to do with me not drawing on a regular basis.
14
Ichika
No matter how many times I try, I can't seem to draw Miku the way I want.
15
Rin
Right... Oh, I know!
Why don't you try drawing her right now?
16
Ichika
Huh?
17
Rin
I've gotta think that you're gonna have an easier time drawing Miku-P if she's right in front of you!
18
Ichika
Actually, you might be right...
19
Miku
I'll model for you if you like.
20
Ichika
Thanks, Miku.
21
Ichika
But I feel bad since standing still for a long period of time is probably going to be really boring...
22
Len
Then, why don't you two draw each other? That should make things more fun for you, Miku.
23
Miku
That does sound like fun. What do you say, Ichika?
24
Ichika
Okay. If you don't mind, Miku, then let's give it a try.
25
Rin
Oh, Len!
We should also draw each other.
26
Len
I had a feeling you'd say that.
And hey, it will be more fun than just watching them.
27
Ichika
Hehe. This is starting to feel like an art class.
One hour later
28
Miku
How is your drawing coming along? Good...?
29
Ichika
Yeah, this is much easier compared to when I was only referring to illustrations.
30
Miku
I see. That's good to hear.
31
Ichika
But...
It really is hard to make a good drawing.
32
Ichika
I'm sorry, Miku...
I still haven't been able to capture your radiance well.
33
Rin
Oh, Ichi!
What do you think it is that makes Miku-P so radiant?
34
Len
Yeah, I also wanna know.
35
Ichika
So, saying this in front of her is a little embarrassing...
36
Ichika
But I believe that she's radiant in multiple different ways.
37
Ichika
The serious expression she makes while singing, the way she gives us advice and shows just how reliable a senior she is...
38
Ichika
Also, I feel this sense of relief whenever I see her having fun listening to us play...
39
Miku
O-Oh, I see...
40
Rin
That's amazing, Ichi!
You pay so much attention to Miku-P!
41
Len
In other words, all of Miku's best qualities are what you believe make her so radiant?
42
Ichika
*Nod*
43
Miku
I actually feel like you don't have to think so hard while drawing me...
44
Ichika
Huh?
45
Miku
Because you already seem to have a good understanding of what makes me so radiant in your eyes, Ichika.
46
Miku
I have a feeling that you'll be able to capture that just fine by drawing the way you want.
47
Ichika
Miku...
48
Ichika
Okay, now I feel like I'll be able to draw something I'm happy with...
49
Miku
That's good to hear.
50
Ichika
Oh, but...
51
Ichika
I still want it to look good, so would you mind bearing with me for a little bit longer...?
52
Miku
Hehe. Then, I'll stay for as long as you like.