Ahem...

Thank you all very much for agreeing to gather here today!

Uhh... You're welcome?

This is how Saki always acts, so please feel free to talk like you usually do, Kanade.

Okay, thank you.

Hehe♪ I'm just really happy about the three of us meeting together like this today!

I've been wanting to ask you all about songwriting and stuff, Kanade!

Songwriting... That's right, I got to listen to the song you made for Shibu Schools Fest before.

It was a good song.

Wow, thank you so much!

Your advice ended up being huge since it was my first time writing a song for a musical!

You see things from a different perspective, Kanade... You caught things that we missed, and we learned so much.

I see. It's nice to hear that I was able to help, even just a little...

Hehe♪ I'm so glad that I got to thank you again like this!

Anyway, when it comes to songwriting...!

I see. So, movies and manga are sometimes the sources of inspiration for your songs!

Yes, as well as art.

It could be the feel of a particular piece, or just me wondering why the artist chose to draw it the way they did... I try to turn those feelings into sound.

Wh-Whoa!

I'll try to watch more movies and look at more works of art moving forward!

I might start doing that as well.

Oh...

Is something the matter?

Oh, I'm sorry. Our conversation just reminded me about something interesting we were recently assigned for art class.

Oh, are you talking about that art project?!

Art project?

Yes! The theme is “radiance”.

We're supposed to create something...

We were told that as long as it keeps with the theme, we can go with a drawing, a sculpture, a movie or any other medium!

Oh, interesting... Does that mean a song also works?

Unfortunately, a song alone isn't allowed since it's for art class.

But a video that incorporates one is, or a children's book that makes sounds, for example.

I see...

That sounds difficult, but also really fun.

Have you two already decided what you're going to make?

I'm thinking about drawing Miku.

I thought I should take this opportunity to try doing something I normally don't.

A drawing of Miku seems like the perfect choice for you, Hoshino.

I'm thinking about a fashion piece that involves designing an outfit, as well as doing hair and makeup!

Your piece is going to involve all three...?

Yes!

Our art teacher showed us some of the things that former students made in the past.

That was when I found a picture of someone wearing an outfit her friend had coordinated according to the theme. The designer even did her hair and makeup...

I also saw that, and it was gorgeous.

She looked like a professional model...

I know, right?!

I wanna try doing that!

(Come to think of it...)

You seem to know quite a lot about fashion, Tenma...

I'm really not that knowledgeable!

But I do like following what's in and watching makeup videos.

I want to make the most of this opportunity and do something challenging!

Hehe. You have been really excited ever since we left art class that day.

By the way, have you already found a model?

Oh... No, not yet...

Are you not allowed to be your own model, Tenma?

No, that's allowed.

But I'm hoping to find someone to model for me.

I kind of have this rough idea of what I want to do.

But I wouldn't be able to pull off that look in a million years.

That's why I was hoping to find a model who can...

What's wrong, Saki?

She's the answer...

Umm, Kanade...?!

Yes?

So, I know this is asking a lot of you, and feel free to say no...!

But would it be possible for you to be my model?!

What...?

I'm having trouble putting it into words...

But you possess the exact sort of radiance that I'm trying to capture!

But I've never done any modeling before...

I'm not sure I'll be able to do your piece justice.

Not a problem!

If it's you, Kanade... I just know that you'll do an amazingly good job!

...

Oh no! I'm sorry!

I didn't mean to startle you or anything...

(Me? As a model...?)

(I honestly don't think I'm cut out to be one...)

(But Tenma helped me a lot the other day, so I do want to return the favor somehow.)

Okay...

If you believe I'm the right person...then I accept.

Kanade...

R-Really?! Are you sure?!

*Nod*

I still don't know if I'll do a good job...

But I promise to do my best.

Thank you so much, Kanade!

I...! I promise I'll find a way to make you as radiant and brilliant as possible!!

O-Okay.

But please go easy on me...

Hehe. Thank goodness.

I'll need some time to pick out an outfit and practice doing hair and makeup...

So, I'll let you know when I've got my plan of action!

Okay.

So, is there anything I need to do on my end...?

Nope! You don't have to lift a finger!

I'll take care of your outfit and stuff!

Okay, that's good to hear.

Kanade as a model...

You have me curious now...

Would it be alright if I came and watched?

I don't mind. Would that be okay, Tenma?

Yes, that's totally okay!

So, Ichi, I'll also let you know when everything is ready!

Thanks.

I'm actually pretty excited.

Me too!

(Me... As a model...)

(Will I really be able to pull it off...?)