Is this where we're shooting first?

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

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

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

My cool and mature side...?

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

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

The way the light hits that wall is so nice.

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

Hehe. Thanks...

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.

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

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

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

Yeah, and it goes with this location.

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...

My mouth...?

Oh...

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

Really? That's good to hear.

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

R-Right...!

Then, I'll start.

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

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

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

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

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

(Next, I'll blur the background.)

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

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

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

Okay.

That was really cool, Kohane.

Huh?! C-Cool...?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Okay.

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

Oh, everything looks much more vivid now...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hehe. Thanks for inviting us out, Ena.

Now, let's start digging in!

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

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

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

You look awfully happy. What's up?

Did something good happen?

Yeah, kinda.

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

A photo contest?

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

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.

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

Sure, here.

Oh, you look so cute...!

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...

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

Hm?
What does this number above your picture mean?

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

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.

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

What?! No way!

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

(Who took my place...?)

What?!

Whoa, what's wrong?

Y-You gotta see this!

Wait, isn't this...?

Is that... Toya?!

Oh, it is him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

...!

(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...!)

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

Huh...?

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

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

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

Hehe. That's what I like to hear!

Alright, lemme help you with this.

Wait, you're gonna help?

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.

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

Thank you both so much...!

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

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...

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