Hmm...

What should I draw for my sketch?

(Something that lets me work on texturing... Oh, my brush and palette should do nicely.)

(While I'm at it, I can throw some paint on my palette...)

Alright, time to draw.

My brush, palette and paint should force me to really think about the texture for each.

I need to be more observant like Mr. Yukihira said and not go overboard with my shadowing.

(When's the last time I worked on basic stuff like this...?)

(Ultimately, it's all up to me.

I won't get better unless I put in the effort...)

Alright...

<Are we all here...?>

<Yes...>

<I'm here too...

Which just leaves... Enanan?>

<I'm here, I'm here. Relax.>

<Okay. Hello, Enanan.

About what you'll be doing today...>

<I'm gonna continue working on the rough draft for my illustration since I'm keeping you all waiting.>

<I know I've wasted a bunch of time already, but I need you all to wait a little bit longer. I promise to get it done this week.>

<Oh... You don't have to rush, Enanan.

Just draw at your own pace.>

<Thanks, K.>

<But I'll be fine. My mind's already made up and I'm gonna finish it this week.>

<Okay...

I'll be looking forward to seeing what you draw.>

<Thanks!>

<Amia... I know I'm causing you the most trouble, but I need you to bear with me for just a bit longer.>

<Okay!

Don't forget to say something if you ever get stuck again, alright?>

<Thanks, I will.>

<That goes for you too, Yuki.

I still haven't forgotten about that question you asked. “Is this really everything you're trying to say?”>

<Okay, good luck.>

<Why do I get the feeling that you don't care at all...?>

<Haha!>

(In terms of composition... I've tried framing it a few different ways, but this seems like the best choice.)

(Now, back to my basics...)

(Think about depth and distances...

The edges and contrast too. There's a lot of room for improvement...)

Ugh... It's already this late!

Why did I pick today to be a complete slowpoke?

(I'll just keep wearing these while I continue what I started this afternoon!)

(I'm finally getting close to what I've been trying to draw this whole time.)

(But it still looks pretty flat...

I need to make it clear that there's a third dimension.)

(Much better...)

(This might be a bit much for a rough draft...)

(No, I've made everyone wait long enough. I should just keep at it and work out all these details while I can.)

(What else is left...?)

<So... What do you think...?>

<I think it's good...>

<...!>

<Yeah, me too. It's way easier to tell what you're trying to say compared to before!>

<Thank goodness...!>

<Y-Yuki... What do you think?>

<I think... It's easier to understand...>

<You do?! Yes!>

<I'll send over my comments after I've had a closer look at it.>

<You did it, Enanan!

Nice work!>

<I'm so relieved!

Thanks, K, Amia!>

<That includes you too, Yuki. Don't pull any punches, okay?>

<I won't.>

<Good.>

(To be completely honest, I'm still not happy with it...)

(But this is all that I'm capable of right now.)

(Mr. Yukihira was right. I need to relearn the basics and actually study this stuff...)

(I have to if I'm gonna have any hope of producing illustrations that do Kanade and Mafuyu's songs justice!)