Flower Viewing Goldfish Exhibit

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Ena

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There... I'm done.
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Ena

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(But... It's still not good enough.)
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Ena

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(There's no sense of depth between these two and the fish in the background. And the perspective is a little off...)
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Ena

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(The shadows are...mediocre. I didn't attempt anything complex, like capturing the light bouncing off the tank.)
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Ena

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(But, I at least had some success depicting the water being pushed by their fins.)
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Ena

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It's still not enough, but...
It's an improvement... I think.

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Ena! How did it go?
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Ena

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Oh, it's you two. How was the exhibit?
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We just finished a lap of the whole floor! Every goldfish was so pretty!
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Ena

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I see. That's nice to hear.
I also just finished my sketch.
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Shiho

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You must be tired since you were focusing so hard on it.
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Ena

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Hahaha, maybe I was. I guess I produced what you'd expect from someone at my level...
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Hey, Ena! If you don't mind, could we see your sketch?
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Ena

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Huh? Yes, that's fine.

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Ena

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Here you go.
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Wow, this is amazing! These are those goldfish that were swimming close to each other, right?
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Shiho

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The water looks so real. You can tell how slowly and gently they're swimming.
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Shiho

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Also, you even captured that bit of warmth they have.
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Ena

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Warmth...
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Shiho

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Oh, well... Um, it's just that I thought those two seemed really friendly when I was looking at them.
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Shiho

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It was nice to see, and I felt the same thing when I saw this picture.
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Yeah, I know what you mean! It's like you can feel so much kindness from these two, as if they're happy to be together.
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Ena

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I see... Thank you, both of you.
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Ena

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(This sketch isn't good enough, and it's full of problems.)
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Ena

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(But the thing I wanted to capture...)
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Ena

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(The sense of gentleness and kindness I got from those two inseparable fish... They understood that from my art.)
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Ena

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I'm going to keep working hard.
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From where I'm standing, you seem incredible already. You're so hardworking and dedicated, Ena.
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You're kinda like Akito in that way.
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Shiho

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Huh? Akito...?

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Shiho

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As in, Shinonome?
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Yeah! Oops, did I not say? Ena is Akito's older sister.
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Shiho

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Oh, I didn't know...
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Ena

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I'm not sure how much I'm like Akito...
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Ena

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But I do take my art seriously. I wouldn't exactly call them “goals”, but there are some things I'm hoping to achieve lately.
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Shiho

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Things you're hoping to achieve?
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Ena

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Yes. The thing is, I'm in charge of creating art for a music group.
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Ena

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Um... To put it simply, I draw or paint pictures to match the tracks that my groupmates make, and then our music videos are based on those.
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Wow, that sounds hard... I've heard this already, but I can't get over how amazing it is!
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Ena

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I wouldn't call myself amazing.
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Ena

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Actually, for a while now I've had the feeling that I can't keep up with the group's music.
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Shiho

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Huh...?
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Ena

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My groupmates have always been incredible creators, but lately they've been reaching new heights.
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...
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Ena

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And so, I want to be able to express their work with my art.

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Ena

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With my art, I want to be able to tell the story within each song they make.
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Shiho

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(With her art...)
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Ena

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So, the only thing for it is to keep practicing and improving.
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Shiho & An

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...
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Shiho

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(Oh. So, her pained, intense expression... That was all for her friends.)
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Shiho

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(Because she wants to improve what she creates with them.)
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Shiho

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(...
I should put in the effort too.)
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You're right...
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That's...the only thing for it.
Shopping Mall

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Ena

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Well then, I think I'm going to do some shopping and then head home.
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Ena

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It was a little embarrassing, but thank you for letting me talk about that stuff today.
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Don't mention it. I was happy to get to hear it. It was sorta motivating actually.
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Shiho

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It encouraged me too. I feel pushed to give better performances with my band.
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Ena

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Really? That's good to hear, I guess.
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Ena

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Well, I'll be off. Get home safe, both of you.
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Shiho

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Thank you. Shiraishi, let's head this way.
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Okay!

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