It's so bright...
(I'm glad that it's warm out, but I didn't realize that it'd be this bright out...)
Hey, Kanade!
We thought it was you!
E-Ena?
Outside's the last place I expected to see you.
Were you out visiting your dad?
Yes. I was about to buy some flowers before I made my way to the hospital. What about you, Ena?
Just buying some art supplies for some practice drawings. Some of my stuff's really old now, so it's about time I replaced them.
I see.
It sounds like you're hard at work.
Not really. I'm just getting started...
Especially since I was given an earful during the last day of the workshop.
First, I do not understand the message you're trying to convey.
I cannot tell what this person's feeling is aside from having no real interest in facing their art. There seems to be no point of focus either.
You appear to have put quite a bit of effort into these shadows to illustrate that it's nighttime, but it has become too dark as a result. Ideas are important, but so is presentation.
...is what I was told.
Wow... That's worse than I initially imagined... Your teacher's very... Honest.
Yeah. At the same time, he'll tell you what he thinks is wrong and what needs fixing.
I see...
But he's so direct. He says all this in front of the entire class, right...?
Yeah, getting torn down like that used to bother me a lot...
But I'm done running.
I'm gonna keep trying.
Ena...
I just have to learn to see my flaws as areas of improvement.
You're so strong...
What, me? Strong?
Yes. You've come to accept your own flaws.
Not only that, you're willing to listen to what others say.
Not everyone has an easy time doing that, especially when it involves the ugly truth.
I think that makes you an incredible person, Ena.
Thanks, Kanade...
But don't forget that you're a big part of why I was able to accept my flaws and reach this conclusion.
Huh?
You know that I want to keep drawing, right?
You mean illustrations for N25...?
Yeah. But I don't just want to draw. I want to produce illustrations that do the songs you and Mafuyu make justice. I want to draw what I envision in my head.
Because I really love the music and lyrics you are able to produce...
...
But no telling Mafuyu this, okay?
She has a big enough head as it is.
Okay, I understand.
Ena?
Hm?
There are times when I can't find the right notes or chords for a song's demo.
But Mafuyu's lyrics, Mizuki's storyboards and your illustrations are sometimes able to guide me towards eureka moments.
Like you're telling me which note to write down...
That's why I want you to remember that we're there to help if you ever get stuck. We want to help you find the right answer.
We're all in this together.
Kanade...!
You're right...! Thanks a ton!
But don't try too hard, okay?
Oh? Look who's talking.
You need to take good care of yourself too, so make sure to eat right, okay?
Okay, I will...
Sorry. I think I've kept you long enough, but I'm glad we had this chat.
See you tonight on Nightcord!
Okay, see you then.