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Mizuki
What? You're helping with a solo exhibit?
Ena
Yeah, as part of a special lesson for my art class.
Ena
To be fair, it's gonna be just me and Mr. Yukihira.
Mafuyu
I see.
Rin
Wait, what's a solo exhibit?
Len
Uhh... Is it different from the ones they do at art museums?
Ena
So, your standard art exhibit usually involves displaying various works revolving around a certain theme...
Ena
But a solo exhibit involves the works of just one artist.
Ena
Like this...
Len
So many paintings...
This is amazing.
This is amazing.
Rin
There's stuff other than paintings too.
Ena
Yeah, some solo exhibits focus on sculptures or other inanimate objects. It all depends on what the artist wants to express.
Len
I see...
Mizuki
It's pretty cool how you can get a glimpse of what's going on inside the artist's head based on what they put on display!
Miku
So, what are your tasks going to involve?
Ena
Hmm, could be a number of things...
But since they've already picked out a venue and what to put on display, I'll probably be helping move the paintings and putting up decorations.
But since they've already picked out a venue and what to put on display, I'll probably be helping move the paintings and putting up decorations.
Kanade
That sounds like a lot of physical work...
Len
But sounds fun...
Mafuyu
Are you interested, Len?
Len
Y-Yeah...
I really wanna see what it looks like once all the paintings are put up.
I really wanna see what it looks like once all the paintings are put up.
Rin
Me too.
Rin
So, Ena, can we come see it...?
Ena
What?
Ena
Umm... I mean, sure...
Mizuki
Is something wrong?
Ena
Nothing's wrong per se...
Ena
But this is his... My dad's exhibit...
Mizuki
What...?
Mizuki
Are you sure you're gonna be okay?
Ena
I think so, but I'm not really looking forward to it...
Len
...?
Is it bad that you're helping your dad with his exhibit...?
Is it bad that you're helping your dad with his exhibit...?
Ena
Bad isn't quite it... It's just that, we have some history between us...
Len
H-History...?
Len
Umm...
Ena
Don't worry about me.
I'll probably be fine.
I'll probably be fine.
Ena
Again, I'm not looking forward to it...
Ena
But there must be a reason why my teacher offered to give me a special lesson, so I don't wanna pass up this opportunity.
Mizuki
Ena...
Mizuki
Okay.
Kanade
Good luck.
Ena
*Nod*
Thanks.
Thanks.
Ena
I'll probably be helping set everything up in the morning. Rin, Len, you two can come over whenever during that time.
Len
O-Okay...
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