A few days later
Cafe
1
Saki
Ahem...
Thank you all very much for agreeing to gather here today!
2
Kanade
Uhh... You're welcome?
3
Ichika
This is how Saki always acts, so please feel free to talk like you usually do, Kanade.
4
Kanade
Okay, thank you.
5
Saki
Hehe♪ I'm just really happy about the three of us meeting together like this today!
6
Saki
I've been wanting to ask you all about songwriting and stuff, Kanade!
7
Kanade
Songwriting... That's right, I got to listen to the song you made for Shibu Schools Fest before.
8
Kanade
It was a good song.
9
Saki
Wow, thank you so much!
Your advice ended up being huge since it was my first time writing a song for a musical!
10
Ichika
You see things from a different perspective, Kanade... You caught things that we missed, and we learned so much.
11
Kanade
I see. It's nice to hear that I was able to help, even just a little...
12
Saki
Hehe♪ I'm so glad that I got to thank you again like this!
13
Saki
Anyway, when it comes to songwriting...!
14
Saki
I see. So, movies and manga are sometimes the sources of inspiration for your songs!
15
Kanade
Yes, as well as art.
16
Kanade
It could be the feel of a particular piece, or just me wondering why the artist chose to draw it the way they did... I try to turn those feelings into sound.
17
Saki
Wh-Whoa!
18
Saki
I'll try to watch more movies and look at more works of art moving forward!
19
Ichika
I might start doing that as well.
20
Ichika
Oh...
21
Kanade
Is something the matter?
22
Ichika
Oh, I'm sorry. Our conversation just reminded me about something interesting we were recently assigned for art class.
23
Saki
Oh, are you talking about that art project?!
24
Kanade
Art project?
25
Saki
Yes! The theme is “radiance”.
We're supposed to create something...
26
Saki
We were told that as long as it keeps with the theme, we can go with a drawing, a sculpture, a movie or any other medium!
27
Kanade
Oh, interesting... Does that mean a song also works?
28
Ichika
Unfortunately, a song alone isn't allowed since it's for art class.
But a video that incorporates one is, or a children's book that makes sounds, for example.
29
Kanade
I see...
That sounds difficult, but also really fun.
30
Kanade
Have you two already decided what you're going to make?
31
Ichika
I'm thinking about drawing Miku.
I thought I should take this opportunity to try doing something I normally don't.
32
Kanade
A drawing of Miku seems like the perfect choice for you, Hoshino.
33
Saki
I'm thinking about a fashion piece that involves designing an outfit, as well as doing hair and makeup!
34
Kanade
Your piece is going to involve all three...?
35
Saki
Yes!
Our art teacher showed us some of the things that former students made in the past.
36
Saki
That was when I found a picture of someone wearing an outfit her friend had coordinated according to the theme. The designer even did her hair and makeup...
37
Ichika
I also saw that, and it was gorgeous.
She looked like a professional model...
38
Saki
I know, right?!
I wanna try doing that!
39
Kanade
(Come to think of it...)
40
Kanade
You seem to know quite a lot about fashion, Tenma...
41
Saki
I'm really not that knowledgeable!
But I do like following what's in and watching makeup videos.
42
Saki
I want to make the most of this opportunity and do something challenging!
43
Ichika
Hehe. You have been really excited ever since we left art class that day.
44
Ichika
By the way, have you already found a model?
45
Saki
Oh... No, not yet...
46
Kanade
Are you not allowed to be your own model, Tenma?
47
Saki
No, that's allowed.
But I'm hoping to find someone to model for me.
48
Saki
I kind of have this rough idea of what I want to do.
49
Saki
But I wouldn't be able to pull off that look in a million years.
50
Saki
That's why I was hoping to find a model who can...
51
Ichika
What's wrong, Saki?
52
Saki
She's the answer...
53
Saki
Umm, Kanade...?!
54
Kanade
Yes?
55
Saki
So, I know this is asking a lot of you, and feel free to say no...!
56
Saki
But would it be possible for you to be my model?!
57
Kanade
What...?
58
Saki
I'm having trouble putting it into words...
But you possess the exact sort of radiance that I'm trying to capture!
59
Kanade
But I've never done any modeling before...
I'm not sure I'll be able to do your piece justice.
60
Saki
Not a problem!
If it's you, Kanade... I just know that you'll do an amazingly good job!
61
Kanade
...
62
Saki
Oh no! I'm sorry!
I didn't mean to startle you or anything...
63
Kanade
(Me? As a model...?)
64
Kanade
(I honestly don't think I'm cut out to be one...)
65
Kanade
(But Tenma helped me a lot the other day, so I do want to return the favor somehow.)
66
Kanade
Okay...
If you believe I'm the right person...then I accept.
67
Ichika
Kanade...
68
Saki
R-Really?! Are you sure?!
69
Kanade
*Nod*
I still don't know if I'll do a good job...
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Kanade
But I promise to do my best.
71
Saki
Thank you so much, Kanade!
72
Saki
I...! I promise I'll find a way to make you as radiant and brilliant as possible!!
73
Kanade
O-Okay.
But please go easy on me...
74
Saki
Hehe. Thank goodness.
75
Saki
I'll need some time to pick out an outfit and practice doing hair and makeup...
76
Saki
So, I'll let you know when I've got my plan of action!
77
Kanade
Okay.
78
Kanade
So, is there anything I need to do on my end...?
79
Saki
Nope! You don't have to lift a finger!
I'll take care of your outfit and stuff!
80
Kanade
Okay, that's good to hear.
81
Ichika
Kanade as a model...
82
Ichika
You have me curious now...
Would it be alright if I came and watched?
83
Kanade
I don't mind. Would that be okay, Tenma?
84
Saki
Yes, that's totally okay!
So, Ichi, I'll also let you know when everything is ready!
85
Ichika
Thanks.
I'm actually pretty excited.
86
Saki
Me too!
87
Kanade
(Me... As a model...)
88
Kanade
(Will I really be able to pull it off...?)
Next Chapter: Fashion Fun