Kamiyama Street

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Toya

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Is this where we're shooting first?
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Haruka

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Why here?
It looks like an ordinary street...
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Kohane

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So... We went with a sort of dark chocolate theme for Aoyagi's makeup because he's the calm and collected type, right?
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Kohane

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Which is why I thought we should have our shoot in a place that brings out his cool and mature side.
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Haruka

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My cool and mature side...?
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Kohane

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Yeah. This street has that feel to it, so I thought it'd help get the photos I'm after.
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Kohane

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And this is about the time for... There! Look!
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Kohane

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The way the light hits that wall is so nice.
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Toya

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I see...
You really know what you're talking about, Azusawa.
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Kohane

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Hehe. Thanks...
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Haruka

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And I like your concept.
I noticed that a lot of the entries on the site focused on looking cute and pretty, so ours should provide a good contrast.
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Toya

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Now, I take it that I should pose in a manner that's cool and mature?
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Toya

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I saw this one in a magazine... How do I look?
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Kohane

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Oh, that should work...
You look like you're in control of things...
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Haruka

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Yeah, and it goes with this location.
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Haruka

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That being said, it might be good to adjust your pose a little so that your makeup takes center stage. For instance, you could try placing your hand near your mouth...
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Toya

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My mouth...?
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Kohane

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Oh...
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Kohane

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Wow... All you did was move your hand and my eyes naturally went towards your face.
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Toya

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Really? That's good to hear.
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Haruka

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Your pose looks good, so the rest is up to our resident photographer.
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Kohane

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R-Right...!
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Kohane

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Then, I'll start.
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Kohane

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(Let's see... The light needs to hit his makeup directly from the front.)

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Kohane

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(Oh, but having it come from the side to shine on half of his face could work too...)
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Kohane

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(Yeah, I'll try this angle...
These shadows really help bring life to this scene.)
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Kohane

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(For now, I'll have Aoyagi sit in the middle of the frame...)

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Kohane

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(Okay, good. The viewer's eye should be drawn straight to his makeup...)
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Kohane

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(Next, I'll blur the background.)

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Kohane

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(Oh, this might be too soft of a focus...
We want him to look cool, so maybe not so much.)

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Kohane

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Yes. This is exactly what I wanted...!
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Kohane

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Just give me a second to see how it turned out, Aoyagi.
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Toya

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Okay.
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Haruka

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That was really cool, Kohane.
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Kohane

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Huh?! C-Cool...?
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Haruka

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Yeah, you looked like a professional photographer just now because of the way you were making all those fine adjustments. Can I ask what they were for?
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Kohane

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Uhh... I was adjusting the shutter speed and blurring the background.
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Kohane

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I tried doing that for the second and third shots. Here, let me show you...
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Haruka

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Oh wow...
You really do know a lot about photography.
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Kohane

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Hehe. That's because my dad loves it so much...
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Kohane

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So, next... Let's try a different angle.
Can you look this way for me now, Aoyagi?
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Toya

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Okay.
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Kohane

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Okay, it's pretty basic, but I'm done retouching this photo...!
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Toya

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Oh, everything looks much more vivid now...
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Haruka

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Yeah, and much clearer. It exudes that cool and mature feel a lot more now.
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Kohane

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Hehe. I'm glad to hear that.
Then, let's upload it to the site.

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Kohane

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I'm looking forward to seeing how people react to it...
Cafe

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Airi

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Wow, the dango on this matcha parfait look like little cat faces!
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Shizuku

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The ones on my anmitsu look like little rabbits. They're so adorable♪
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Ena

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I know, right? I've been wanting to come to this cafe with you two since I had a feeling you'd enjoy it.
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Airi

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Hehe. Thanks for inviting us out, Ena.
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Airi

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Now, let's start digging in!
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Ena

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Wait, let me take a picture before you do! Not many things are this adorable—
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Ena

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(Oh, I left the website for that photo contest open...)
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Ena

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(Where am I now? Tenth...?
Hehe. I should just be able to win that prize.)
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Airi

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You look awfully happy. What's up?
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Shizuku

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Did something good happen?
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Ena

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Yeah, kinda.
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Ena

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So, I entered myself into this Valentine's Day photo contest.
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Airi

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A photo contest?
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Ena

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Yeah. You send in pics of yourself with makeup on and get ranked based on how many likes you receive.
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Ena

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My goal was to win this makeup they're offering up as a prize, and my entry's doing a lot better than I was initially expecting.
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Airi

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Hey, that's awesome!
Can I see what you sent in?
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Ena

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Sure, here.
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Shizuku

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Oh, you look so cute...!
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Airi

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You really are a pro at making these kinds of expressions. On top of that, your choice of makeup's really good. This pink-brown lip suits you particularly well, Ena...
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Ena

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Hehe. Thanks.
I also really like how this turned out.
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Shizuku

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Hm?
What does this number above your picture mean?
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Ena

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That's where I'm currently ranked.
Only the top ten get prizes.
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Ena

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Each person can send in three entries, so I could conceivably go higher if I change the composition a little... But I probably won't since I'm already on track to win.
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Airi

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I see... Uh oh...
Ena, you just fell to eleventh.
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Ena

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What?! No way!
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Ena

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You're right... But I was in tenth just now...
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Ena

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(Who took my place...?)
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Ena

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What?!
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Airi

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Whoa, what's wrong?
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Ena

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Y-You gotta see this!
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Airi

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Wait, isn't this...?
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Airi

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Is that... Toya?!

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Shizuku

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Oh, it is him.
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Ena

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He's in tenth...?
Also, why's he in this contest?!
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Airi

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I have no idea...
But this is pretty good.
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Airi

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Not only does this makeup suit him perfectly, but his choice of angle and light source feel just right.
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Shizuku

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Yes, along with his pose.
It's like he's guiding you to where he wants you to look.
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Ena

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Yeah...
I was so startled that I didn't get a chance to examine it closely, but this is super high quality...
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Ena

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On the other hand, I don't remember Toya being an expert with these things... Does that mean he asked pros to help him?
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Shizuku

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I can't say, but getting back into the top ten at this point seems...
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Ena

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...!
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Ena

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(She's right! I'm gonna lose out on that makeup! But I wanted to win them so bad... They're way too cute and pretty...!)
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Airi

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Hey, Ena, you don't plan on giving up here, do you?
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Ena

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Huh...?
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Airi

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It wouldn't be like you to just accept defeat.
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Ena

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You're right...!
I know I can take a better pic if I put my mind to it!
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Ena

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I'm gonna do that, beat Toya and win that makeup!
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Airi

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Hehe. That's what I like to hear!
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Airi

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Alright, lemme help you with this.
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Ena

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Wait, you're gonna help?
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Airi

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Yeah, since you're clearly in a tough spot here. Plus, as an idol, I can't help but want to jump in after seeing these pictures.
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Shizuku

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I'd like to help as well.
I may be able to give you some advice when it comes to posing and such.
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Ena

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Thank you both so much...!
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Airi

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Then, let's start planning!
Starting with your makeup.
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Ena

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Oh, the theme's Valentine's Day, so I was thinking about going for a sweet look. Maybe we could try using this mauve pink color for lips...
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Airi

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Yeah, okay! If you wanna use that color, then your eye shadow should...
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