The next day
Mizuki's Room
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Mizuki
<In terms of a workflow, I was thinking that I'd take your illustrations, Enanan, and turn them into a video. How does that sound?>
Mizuki
<Then, let's go with that.
Oh, however, I won't have much to do while I wait for you to complete your illustrations, so...>
Oh, however, I won't have much to do while I wait for you to complete your illustrations, so...>
Mizuki
<Would it be alright if I asked you to draw me a rough draft first? It should help me figure out what kind of video I want to make.>
Mizuki
<Oh, but we can always work together if you ever need any help! It's nice to sort of have free reign, but I'm the sort of person that needs some structure.>
[Enanan]
<Hehe. I really appreciate it.
Fortunately, I have a good idea of what I want to draw, so I should be able to get a rough draft to you in fairly short order.>
Fortunately, I have a good idea of what I want to draw, so I should be able to get a rough draft to you in fairly short order.>
Mizuki
<Then, let me know once it's finished. In the meantime, I'll listen to that song again and try coming up with some ideas.>
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Mizuki
(This pain and suffering... You get such a clear picture... It's like K and Yuki have actually been to the depths of despair...)
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[Enanan]
<I think I have K's song to thank for that. I usually end up hitting a wall and have a hard time coming up with ideas... Oh, I'll send it over now.>
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Mizuki
(What did she draw this time...?
I can't help but have high hopes since her last illustration was so good.)
I can't help but have high hopes since her last illustration was so good.)
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Mizuki
<I'd like to take what you drew and start thinking about how to turn it into a video, so you can keep working on what you have.>
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Mizuki
No, that won't work...
On one hand, I can try out some different things, but on the other, that might make it harder for me to tie this part into the chorus...
On one hand, I can try out some different things, but on the other, that might make it harder for me to tie this part into the chorus...
Mizuki
(Why don't I feel as motivated as last time? Before, I was able to charge on ahead without even thinking about getting permission to use someone else's art...)
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???
There's something wrong with them.
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[Enanan]
<It's just... I noticed that you paused for a moment when you took your first glance at it.>
[Enanan]
<It's sort of easy for me to tell because I've been drawing since I was little. Based on your reaction, you seemed...confused...>
[Enanan]
<Initially, I thought I was overreacting...
But I gave it some time and realized that I probably wasn't...>
But I gave it some time and realized that I probably wasn't...>
[Enanan]
<That's perfectly fine.
I just want to hear about what you felt when you saw my drawing, Amia.>
I just want to hear about what you felt when you saw my drawing, Amia.>
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[Enanan]
<But I hate it even more when people treat me with kid gloves and tip-toe around everything!>
Mizuki
(If she's willing to say that, then I should probably just honestly tell her what I felt...)
Mizuki
(Although, there's no guarantee that she'll understand my interpretation of this song...)
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Mizuki
<I felt this terrible pain. The kind of pain that keeps you even from screaming...>
Mizuki
<So, instead of having a girl shouting, I think it might be better to make it look like she's trying to smile even though she really isn't in the mood to...>
[Enanan]
<This absolute unbearable amount of pain that you feel and want to do something about... But you can't, so you have no other choice but to scream.>
Mizuki
(Each time someone hurt me, I'd always ask myself, “Why me?” I was shouting that within my heart...)
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Mizuki
<But I believe it's possible to be stricken with so much pain that you can't even scream.>
Mizuki
<After feeling an incredible amount of pain for a really long time, there comes a point where you stop caring about anything.>
Mizuki
<And you try to do something fun to forget about that pain... But it doesn't go away...>
[Enanan]
<But let me ask you this. How did you interpret this really turbulent melody? I thought it was about wanting to scream or shout out.>
Mizuki
<Even though there's something you want to scream, you don't because you feel that no one will get it.>
[Enanan]
<But I think I understand what you saw now... I would've drawn something fairly different if I had earlier...>
Mizuki
(Come to think of it, even though Enanan and I didn't interpret this song the same way, I understood her...)
Mizuki
(We both arrived at different interpretations, but neither is necessarily right or wrong.)
Mizuki
(We led different lives until this point, so it's only natural for us to interpret the songs K makes with that person in different ways.)
Mizuki
(At the same time... I get the feeling that Enanan went through a really tough time like I did...)
Mizuki
<Yes, um... I can make this music video by using your art to show what's happening during the song while animating the lyrics and stuff...>
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Mizuki
<I'm guessing that we both felt a complex mix of emotions after listening to K's song, and even discovered some new feelings...>
Mizuki
<It's hard for me to describe...
But I have a feeling that the music video isn't gonna turn out very well unless we get on the same page.>
But I have a feeling that the music video isn't gonna turn out very well unless we get on the same page.>
Mizuki
<By putting our heads together and talking things out like this, we should be able to come up with some good ideas.>
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[Enanan]
<But I'm gonna have to change her expression and everything since she's just letting everything out into the open right now...>
[Enanan]
<There's nothing wrong with asking for a redo if it means the final product is gonna look better, right?>
Mizuki
<Oh, there's something else that we should talk about before you get back to drawing...>
Mizuki
<How we're actually going to present the pain this girl's feeling as she screams in silence.>
Mizuki
<Of course, we can use your first sketch for that, Enanan... But videos allow you to animate things, so I was thinking that we could give her more of a backstory...>
[Enanan]
<When we were discussing our interpretations just now, Amia, I realized that you probably weren't feeling the same things as me...>
[Enanan]
<But I'm also starting to think that our feelings share the same root. Like something we each care about is being rejected by others...>
[Enanan]
<So, if we can represent that visually, then I feel like the end result will make a lot more sense. In terms of motifs...>
[Enanan]
<While others will try to take it away from her, smash it to pieces or call it worthless.>
Mizuki
<That's an awesome idea!
And people who've experienced the same sort of rejection will immediately understand... Oh, wait...>
And people who've experienced the same sort of rejection will immediately understand... Oh, wait...>
Mizuki
<So, um... Just a small suggestion... Can we give this box a nice ribbon with a bow?>
[Enanan]
<Alright, so... I'll draw another sketch... But do you think we should discuss beforehand how the animation's gonna look?>
Mizuki
<Yeah, I can try coming up with a storyboard based on your sketch, and you can complete your illustration after that...>
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The next week
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[K]
<I think it's incredible...
The last one was also good, but this one really blew me away.>
The last one was also good, but this one really blew me away.>
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Mizuki
<Speaking of which, is there anything you'd like for us to fix? It shouldn't be too hard to adjust the coloring and such...>
[K]
<No, that's okay.
This music video... It's a clear expression of everything that you both felt after hearing our song...>
This music video... It's a clear expression of everything that you both felt after hearing our song...>
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