Art class
Ena
...
Ena
(Layer the colors here to really bring out the texture and...)
Ena
(Okay, that should do it...
I've gotten this much done, so...)
I've gotten this much done, so...)
Yukihira
You have five minutes.
Ena
(Good...
I just have to do one last check and make some minor adjustments.)
I just have to do one last check and make some minor adjustments.)
Ena
(I made sure to fix the things that Mr. Yukihira pointed out last time, so this one should be...)
Yukihira
Time's up.
Pencils down.
Pencils down.
Yukihira
Let's have a look at what you've drawn.
First, Shinonome.
First, Shinonome.
Ena
Yes, here...!
Yukihira
Hmm...
Yukihira
This texture is nice...
So is the layout.
So is the layout.
Ena
...!
Yukihira
However, your vanishing point leaves much to be desired...
Yukihira
Also, the line you used for where the floor meets your motif is far too black. Please try to be more observant and think about how to better illustrate such elements next time.
Ena
I understand...
Ena
(He's always such a harsh critic...)
Ena
(But he's also right...
I have to find a way to build off his criticism.)
I have to find a way to build off his criticism.)
Yukihira
Lastly, your most crucial mistake...
Yukihira
This drawing is unappealing as a whole.
Ena
What...?
Miyamasuzaka
Futaba
Ena...
Are you still bothered by what Mr. Yukihira said today?
Are you still bothered by what Mr. Yukihira said today?
Ena
Y-Yeah...
I have no problem with technical comments since that's stuff I can fix.
I have no problem with technical comments since that's stuff I can fix.
Ena
But what did he mean by “unappealing”...?
Futaba
...
Futaba
I think he meant that what you drew today was missing something. Like a spark of life...
Futaba
How do I say this...? Usually, Ena, your art seems to say, “Look at me!”
But today, that seemed to be missing...
But today, that seemed to be missing...
Ena
Hmm... Does that mean my layout wasn't that good? But he specifically praised me for that...
Children
Bye bye!
See you next time!
See you next time!
Ena
Oh, isn't that the beginner art class?
It opened up just recently, right...?
It opened up just recently, right...?
Futaba
Yes.
Children seem to really love it because of how nice and cheerful the teacher is.
Children seem to really love it because of how nice and cheerful the teacher is.
Ena
Really...?
That's like the complete opposite of our class.
That's like the complete opposite of our class.
Child
Hey, can I see what you drew today?!
Child
Sure! Let's show each other on the count of three!
Futaba
It looks like they had fun.
Ena
Yeah.
Again, unlike certain other people who have to desperately hard to get a good sketch out...
Again, unlike certain other people who have to desperately hard to get a good sketch out...
Ena
Huh...?
Ena
Hey, Futaba, wasn't that girl standing in front of the classroom last week?
Futaba
Oh, maybe...
I remember her having this concerned expression on her face the last time I saw her.
I remember her having this concerned expression on her face the last time I saw her.
Futaba
Do you think she's interested in attending the art classes here?
Ena
...
Ena
She seems unsure about actually going in...
Ena
(To be fair, drawing does take a lot out of you...)
Honami
(“Beginner Art Class.
Open to all ages.”)
Open to all ages.”)
Honami
(Would attending this class help me draw better?)
Honami
(But...)
Honami
What should I do...?
Two weeks earlier
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Class 1-B
Teacher
That wraps up this explanation regarding your job shadowing. I'll be wishing you all the best.
Students
This is gonna be so much fun!
Students
Definitely! I'm going to a nursing home. What about you guys?
Emu
Hoonaamii!
Let's do our best during our shadowing☆
Let's do our best during our shadowing☆
Honami
Yes, let's! I'm really looking forward to seeing what it's like to be a kindergarten teacher.
Emu
Me too!
We're gonna get to do so many wonderhoy things together♪
We're gonna get to do so many wonderhoy things together♪
Teacher
Oh, Mochizuki, Otori, do you both have a minute?
Honami
Yes, of course.
Teacher
I just received word from the kindergarten you'll be going to, and it turns out that they're going to be painting one of the walls. Their goal is to make it zoo-like by having various animals and such on it.
Teacher
In other words, they'd like to have both of you to teach the children how to paint.
Emu
Wow! That sounds super fun!
Honami, we get to paint a zoo!
Honami, we get to paint a zoo!
Honami
P-Paint...?!
Emu
Honami?
Honami
Wh-Wh-What do I do...?!
Honami
(I was hoping that attending an art class would help me with my problem...)
Honami
(But if I turn out to be worse than a three-year-old... I'll probably end up becoming a laughing stock...)
Honami
...
Honami
Oh, look at the time, I need to head over to Ms. Yoisaki's house...
Yoisaki Household - Kitchen
Honami
Okay, now I just need to let it stew for a bit...
Honami
(I've finished making all the food I was asked to for today, but Ms. Yoisaki still seems to be working. I should take this opportunity to clean a little...)
Honami
(I cleaned the inside of the refrigerator just the other day, so today...)
Honami
*Sigh*
Honami
(I thought moving my body around a bit would help me relax, but it doesn't seem to be working...)
Honami
(What am I going to do about painting for that kindergarten? The children are probably going to be so disappointed if I don't draw something good for them...)
Kanade
Ms. Mochizuki?
Honami
Eep!
Oh, Ms. Yoisaki, it's you... I thought you were still working...
Oh, Ms. Yoisaki, it's you... I thought you were still working...
Kanade
I'm taking a short break. More importantly...
Kanade
You don't seem well.
Is everything okay?
Is everything okay?
Honami
Oh...
I'm sorry for making you worry...
I'm sorry for making you worry...
Kanade
Don't mind me.
You've done a lot for me, so... I'd like to help in any way I can.
You've done a lot for me, so... I'd like to help in any way I can.
Honami
Ms. Yoisaki...
Thank you, I really appreciate it.
Thank you, I really appreciate it.
Honami
Then, well...
If you don't mind listening...
If you don't mind listening...
Next Chapter: Please Teach Me!