Phew...

(“Screenwriting For Dunces”, “Learn To Write Screenplays In Just 3 Days!” and “How To Start Writing Scripts Today!”)

(Surprisingly, the school library had some useful books on the subject...)

(I was hoping they might also have some actual scripts or screenplays, but beggars can't be choosers...)

Kusanagi?

Oh, Aoyagi...

Are those references on screenwriting...?

We don't see those borrowed often.

Oh, so... My class is gonna make a film for the arts festival.

Which is why I need a crash course on how to come up with a story for one.

I see.

*Nod*

I was also looking for books that include actual scripts, though. I wanted some examples to help me come up with scenes and decide how to present them.

Ah...

In that case...

Please wait here for just a moment.

Huh? Aoyagi...?!

Apologies for the wait.

I believe you were looking for these.

The screenplay for “The Hundred Private Eyes”? And these are assorted collections for “The Flavor of Flounder” and “Mololo From Across The Street”.

Wait, they had all these...?

I searched for ages, and I didn't see them.

That may be because they're not on the same shelf as the reference guides. I might actually bring this matter up during our next committee meeting...

Thanks for getting these for me...

I'm on the library committee now too, for crying out loud. I feel so embarrassed about not being able to find these...

You just joined, so I wouldn't worry too much about that. You still have plenty of time to learn where everything is.

Thanks...

By the way, Aoyagi, has your class decided what to do for the festival?

Yes, we'll be performing a dance routine. Akiyama and I are both in charge of making the costumes.

I've never really sewed anything before...

But my classmates have been teaching me as I go.

That reminds me. They gave me some tips on how to tie thread knots. I'm still practicing, but I should be able to master it soon.

Hehe. That's great.

Best of luck with your prep, Aoyagi.

Thank you.

Let's make the festival a good one.

(Wow, the books Aoyagi found for me have helped so much. I have a somewhat better idea of what I want our film to be like now...)

(But I still need to come up with the actual story and the characters. I'm leaning towards making the protagonist some sort of wanderer... I also need to come up with some enemies, and a reason to fight them...)

(This is really hard.

I don't have experience coming up with stories that involve lots of action.)

(Plus, I have to try to include as many of the others' ideas as I can.)

Let's see... What did they all say again...?

A tearjerker, something sci-fi...

Oh, an ad for her family's restaurant... I probably shouldn't consider that one.

(The list goes on, but I'll need to think about them carefully since I probably can't include them all.)

*Sigh*

(I didn't realize coming up with a story from scratch would be this difficult. I should've helped Tsukasa and the others more when they were writing theirs...)

(I might not be able to do this all on my own...)

(I think I'll head over to SEKAI. I'm not gonna come up with any good ideas while feeling stuck inside my room...)

Uhh... Where is everyone...?

Oh...

I can't wait to see how Tsukasa and Rui's class play turns out.

What are you all talking about...?

Oh, Nene!

Hiya☆

We were just talking about the arts festival your guys' school is about to hold!

Tsukasa and Rui told us their class is gonna be doing a play. So, Nene, what's your class doing?

Oh, okay. I didn't realize they already told you...

My class is making a film.

Which is giving me some trouble...

Oh, did something happen?

So...

Wow. With you as the director...?

Cool!

That means you get to make all the decisions and stuff, right?

You're in charge of bringing everyone's ideas together and leading them in the right direction...

That's so wonderful.

Yeah, it is☆

You've got a good head on those shoulders, Nene, so I'm sure you'll do an amazing job as the director!

You think so...?

I haven't been doing so well.

I mean, when we were coming up with ideas for our film the other day...

Things got really out of hand, which made me wonder how I'm going to do as the director...

Y-Yes, I see. That must've been very challenging...

To be fair, there isn't much I can do since me and the others in my class have exactly opposite personalities...

Opposite personalities...?

So, um... Most of them have really cheerful personalities. And they're so outgoing... Basically everything that I'm not.

I feel this sort of wall between us since I don't really know how to deal with them...

I see...

Is there anything we can do about that?

Hmm...

Is something wrong, Len?

Oh, so...

What you just said is bothering me a little, Nene.

Bothering you?

Yeah. She feels that there's a wall between her and them because she's the opposite kind of person!

I don't know what they're like...

But I don't think personalities have anything to do with this wall you're talking about.

What do you mean...?

You, Tsukasa, Emu and Rui all have really different personalities, right?

But you're all such good friends. There's no wall between you and them.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Hinomori told me something similar too...

But I do shows with them...

I don't really have anything in common like that with my classmates...

I agree with what Len's saying...

KAITO...

I also see your point in terms of commonalities. Yes, you do shows with the others.

But that makes me wonder how you were able to become friends with Tsukasa and Emu.

How...?

That's a good question...

I guess by doing shows together...?

Hehe. That's right!

Sometimes, people form bonds and friendships with one another before they have a chance to think about it.

But I don't think shows are the real reason why you were able to become friends with them.

I believe it's because you got to know them better after spending time with them.

Because I got to know them...

When I first met them, I thought they were way too eccentric for their own good...

But it didn't take long for me to realize that they both had dreams they were working hard to make come true...

Before I knew it, that wall between us started crumbling away.

Which tells me that your classmates should be no different...

Huh...?

Yeah, your classmates are probably just like Tsukasa and Emu!

They all have their hopes and dreams...

They all like this and that, have their share of troubles and feel a variety of emotions...

I bet that wall you were talking about will disappear in no time after you get to know them better!

You might be right...

Thanks, everyone.

I think I have a little better idea of what I need to do now.

Oh, also...

Can I ask you guys about something else?

Sure, what?

So, I'm supposed to write the screenplay for our movie, but I'm having trouble coming up with good ideas...

What?! You're writing the screenplay?!

That sounds really fun!

I've written everything down in this notebook, including all of my classmates' ideas.

I was hoping that you could all help me come up with a good story...

Yeah, of course! Can you show us your notebook?!

Wow, so many ideas...

Oh, you've decided on an action film?

What?! Action?! That means...

Your main character's gotta be cool and strong!

A hero who helps those in need and fights to protect them... A hero who doesn't give up! Even when fighting against a really tough opponent!

I really love those kinds of stories!

Really...?

I didn't know that, Len.

Yup!

This manga Tsukasa lent me recently was like that. It was so cool!

Hehe. I see.

Then, the protagonist needs to be cool like that...

After that, all you have to do is start mixing in all your classmates' ideas, right?

You have “sci-fi” and “an ad for her family's restaurant” written here. Your story could take place far in the future... And the hero could be a cook! Who fights!

W-Wait, a cook...?

Oh, that sounds fun!

Then, the enemies could also be cooks, and...

(I-I'm not sure how to feel about this...)

(But with their help, I might be able to get a synopsis ready by tomorrow...)