<*Yawn*... So sleepy...>

<Man, the sun's so bright...!>

<Keep it down, Amia.
It's like you're yelling right into my ear.>

<Why? You and I are the only ones here anyway, Enanan.>

<And I'm telling you to pipe down!>

<*Sigh*... I think I'll log off now. There's only a few minor adjustments left to make so...>

<Then I'll log off after I get a look at it♪>

<No way. Not until it's completely done.>

<Aww, not even just a tiny little peek? It'll help me with the video if I know what sort of imagery I should be focusing on too, you know?>

<You say that, but I know you just want to look at it...>

<Come to think of it, Yuki left at her usual time, but K left pretty early today. I wonder if she had something to do?>

<Oh, she said it's her day to go to the hospital.>

<Oh, right... She can only visit during the day.>

<Why don't you get some sunshine for a change too, Enanan?>

<I am, aren't I?>

<No, by actually going outside. You never know, it might feel good.>

<You're one to talk. Plus, aren't you about to go to bed?>

<Yup♪ Staying up late is bad for the skin so...>

<So I think I'll leave things here. Later, Enanan.>

<Okay, good night.>

I'll brush my teeth and go to bed too then...

Morning...

Morning.

You stayed up all night again?

And what if I did?
Just go to school already, will you?

I doubt a night school student would know, but I still have plenty of time.

Oh? Thanks for the tip, not like I care or anything.

Huh? What's this?

Oh, they're some art exhibit flyers dad brought home. It's just never-ending with him.

I know, right? They just keep piling up, so I wish he'd stop bringing them home.

Wait... This piece is by that artist I like...

Shibuya Art Contest...
This person won last time.

(Sigh... It must be nice to win something like this...)

(And this contest is a pretty serious one at that, so I can't possibly...)

Do you want to enter in the contest?

What...?

Wh-What's it to you...?
It's my choice, isn't it?

Yes, it is.

But this contest attracts artists that are as good as actual professionals every year.

So you don't stand a chance.

What...?! Oh, I get it. I'm too talentless or not worthy of entering into this contest, aren't I?

That's not what I'm saying. I just think it'll be difficult to win any of the prizes.

But if that doesn't bother you, then go right on ahead.

Ugh...

H-Hey...!

(Won't stand a chance? Can't win anything? What if I can? I won't know unless I try, right?!)

(I've never entered into any big contests like this before, so I have no idea what's going to happen...)

(But I'm sure to get recognition if I win something!)

(Even from him...!)

That's it... I'm gonna win it all in this contest!

And the paint is... Oh, here.

(I know that I decided to make a submission for this contest, but going out to buy supplies after an all-nighter feels...)

(No, I don't really have a choice. My old paint is all dried up after not being used for so long.)

Ena...?

Oh, Kanade!
What are you doing here?

I was visiting my father.
How about you?

I... Um...
I was getting art supplies.

Art supplies?

Wow, you're entering into a contest?

Yeah, it's a pretty big one too. Some of the other artists are practically pros too.

Really? That sounds cool.

Well, anyone can submit a piece so it's really nothing...

Ena?

Oh, I'm sorry. It's just that... I've never been in a contest like this before so I'm just a little worried is all...

You're worried?

Yeah, I mean... I'm wondering if I can do a good job.

...

I don't know much about actual art, but I can tell you this at least...

I like your art, Ena.

So please give it your best shot.

Thank you, Kanade.

I'll do what I can.

I'm home...
Oh, right. There's no one here.

Hehe. But I'm happy that I ran into Kanade today.

Time to get started!

(And I'll put a shadow in here...
There. Looks good!)

(But...)

(This motif sort of loses its impact...)

(I've heard that ambiguity or blurring things on purpose actually loses you points so...)

(That means I should...)

Right, one more try.
I still have time.

No...!

This isn't right. It needs to stand out from the rest of the piece more...

(It needs to be seen by everyone... It needs to be recognized...!)