Part 1
Community Center
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Rui
I was hoping to be there for the actual event, but I unfortunately have a scheduling conflict.
Honami
No, that's okay. We really appreciate you providing us with the necessary devices on top of coming up with the effects.
Rui
This was actually quite fun since it's a rare opportunity to come up with effects for a reading event.
Rui
You do have a long list of effects lined up for this event, but that shouldn't be a problem since everything can be done from here.
Rui
Hehe. Everything should go rather smoothly as long as the devices are all positioned correctly.
Honami
No, it's just...
I'm wondering if I'll be able to control everything while reading at the same time.
I'm wondering if I'll be able to control everything while reading at the same time.
Honami
We'll be using that when the dog reaches the first stop along his journey. The land of snow.
Rui
Yes, I'm thinking that you should let it start snowing right at the beginning of this scene.
Rui
This page in the book.
After you say, “The first stop along his journey was a chilly land of snow and ice.” How does that sound?
After you say, “The first stop along his journey was a chilly land of snow and ice.” How does that sound?
Rui
I think you'll want to set the stage early for an adventure through a winter wonderland.
Rui
Yes, I was also thinking that it'd be best to divide up the work. So, I've come up with a timeline of who is going to be doing what.
Rui
So, why don't we try testing it now?
Would you mind pressing the button for me, Mochizuki?
Would you mind pressing the button for me, Mochizuki?
Rui
Yes, since the best way to learn how it works is to actually try using it for yourself.
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Rui
Yes, that impression may be too strong.
Your listeners will likely start focusing on the snow instead of the story.
Your listeners will likely start focusing on the snow instead of the story.
Rui
You're going to be reading to first and second graders, yes? This is just the sort of thing which they'll find a little too captivating.
Rui
It needs to feel more ephemeral.
To the point that it disappears before hitting the floor.
To the point that it disappears before hitting the floor.
Rui
I hate to make you wait like this, but I promise to finish my adjustments in time for the event.
Honami
I didn't realize that you'd go this far...
I'm surprised since I know next to nothing about directing performances.
I'm surprised since I know next to nothing about directing performances.
Rui
You can't do too much or too little. If you don't strike the right balance, you end up hurting instead of helping them.
Rui
Which is why it's a director's job to obsess over these sorts of things. It's also why directing is so fun.
Rui
I plan on doing everything I can to ensure the elementary schoolers who attend the event have a fantastic time.
Rui
You don't need to do anything in return as long as you use these effects to put on a wonderful event.
Rui
Helping put on an incredible show is the best reward any director could ask for, after all.