A few days later
Diner
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Rui
I see.
Which is why you'd like me to come up with a few simple effects for this story, yes?
Which is why you'd like me to come up with a few simple effects for this story, yes?
Honami
After discussing this matter with Kusanagi, we realized that we need to take other things into consideration besides our acting.
Nene
A lot of children are going to be present, and some may not actually be fans of these kinds of stories... So, I thought we should come prepared from as many angles as possible.
Rui
I'll be more than happy to lend a hand since I don't see myself getting many other opportunities to direct reading events.
Rui
That's unfortunate.
I figured that a small bolt of lightning would be an excellent way to gather the children's attention.
I figured that a small bolt of lightning would be an excellent way to gather the children's attention.
Rui
I know.
This story has a gentle quality to it, so I'll come up with ideas which complement that.
This story has a gentle quality to it, so I'll come up with ideas which complement that.
Rui
Based on what you just said, there are going to be quite a few children there. Is the story by chance going to be presented on a projector?
Rui
As an example... There's that scene where the dog ventures through a snowy field. What if we make it snow as you read that part?
Honami
I agree...! Taking the events in this story and bringing them into our world would make it just that much more fun.
Rui
What else can we do...?
Oh, we could play some bug and owl sounds during the night scene in the forest.
Oh, we could play some bug and owl sounds during the night scene in the forest.
Rui
Yes. Also, stars play a significant role in this story, so we could present them by...
Honami
(Kamishiro never ceases to amaze me...
He just keeps coming up with all these different ideas.)
He just keeps coming up with all these different ideas.)
Honami
So, I don't know if this is actually possible...
But is there some way to make it seem like the dog from this story is sitting right next to them?
But is there some way to make it seem like the dog from this story is sitting right next to them?
The day before the event
Community Center
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MEIKO
<They both just put on a wonderful performance, so I'm looking forward to seeing how the children react.>
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