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*Pencil Scratch*
*Nightcord Ping*
*Nightcord Ping*
Mizuki
<Wow... You're hitting a new theme with this one! Yuki is showing us a different side of her personality.>

*Nightcord Ping*
*Typing*

Art Commentor
<The illustrations were also very good this time.>


Art Commentor
<The images changing to match the lyrics during the chorus really makes you feel a complex range of emotions.>


Mizuki
<To be fair, I'm not surprised we hit the jackpot with this song. The video I made for it was one of my best works yet!>

Kanade
<I also really liked your artwork. The imagery reflected the feel of the song and meshed well with the lyrics.>

Kanade
<Moving on, let's finish up our new song. We only have a little bit to go before it's ready to upload.>


Mizuki & Ena
<Right!>

*Door Creak*
*Footsteps*
*Door Slam*

Ena's Father
You don't have talent. You'll never become an artist.

Ena
(N25's songs have been getting more views... And people are even praising my illustrations in the comments!)

*App Open*
Ena
But...I guess that makes sense. I haven't mentioned in the account's profile that I do illustrations for N25...

*Camera Shutter*
*Social Media Ping*
Transcript
*Nightcord ping*
Mizuki
<Aww, not even just a tiny little peek? It'll help me with the video if I know what sort of imagery I should be focusing on too, you know?>

Ena
<Come to think of it, Yuki left at her usual time, but K left pretty early today. I wonder if she had something to do?>

*Nightcord Log Out*
*Footsteps*

???
Do you want to enter the contest?


Ena's Father
...


Ena's Father
It is.


Ena's Father
But this contest attracts artists that are as good as actual professionals every year.


Ena's Father
You don't stand a chance.


Ena's Father
That's not what I'm saying. I just think it'll be difficult to win any of the prizes.


Ena's Father
If that doesn't bother you, though, go right ahead.

*Hurried Footsteps*
Ena
(Won't stand a chance? Can't win anything? Well... What if I can? I won't know unless I try, right?!)

Ena
(I've never entered into any big contests like this before, so I have no idea what's going to happen...)

Ena
(I know that I decided to make a submission for this contest, but going out to buy supplies after an all-nighter feels...)

Ena
(Well, I don't really have a choice. My old paint is all dried up after not being used for so long.)

Ena
Eh? Oh, sorry! I've never been in a contest like this before, so I'm just a little worried, is all...

*Painting*
Transcript

Art Commentor
<It's really interesting to look at.>


Art Commentor
<You can look at this art from so many different angles, and it's fun to see every time.>

Ena
I am an artist, aren't I? It only seems natural to try to have my work be seen and recognized more.

Ena
I submitted my entry a week ago, so I think it'll be a little while until the results are announced.


Ena's Mother
Welcome home. Oh, a letter came for you. It's from the Shibuya Art Contest.


Ena's Father
Shibuya Art Contest? ...You submitted something?

*Hurried Footsteps*
Ena
(I'm sure it went well... I drew that piece over and over again. The one I submitted was my best one.)


Screening Result Form
<Thank you for submitting your piece into the Shibuya Art Contest.>


Screening Result Form
<We have completed our careful selection process and we regret to inform you that your piece will not be considered for any prizes.>


Commentor A
<The illustration really matches the chorus...>


Commentor A
<Hey, who do you think makes the art for these videos?>


Commentor B
<'Dunno. N25 doesn't post credits or anything, so...>


Commentor A
<Honestly, the art isn't what draws me here, so I really don't care either way.>


Commentor B
<Yeah, their style is kind of peculiar, too.>


Commentor A
<Exactly. It's really N25's music that does it for me.>

*Knocking*

Ena's Father
Ena...

*Door Creak*

Ena's Father
The contest results came, didn't they? How did it go?


Ena's Father
Ah... You didn't win anything.


Ena's Father
You're free to do as your please. Keep drawing, if that's what you want to do.


Ena's Father
But if you're serious about becoming a professional, you'll keep facing what you are now time and time again.


Ena's Father
Compared to those with talent, those without will have to work much harder to be on the same level. More than you can imagine.


Ena's Father
Just keep that in mind...

*Footsteps*
Ena
No matter how hard I try, no one sees my art...! Even if some do, they end up feeling nothing...!
Transcript
*Nightcord ping*
Mizuki
<...Nothing? Aren't you happy...? This many views means that a ton of people must've seen what we made.>

*Nightcord Log Off*
*Camera Shutter*
*Photo Upload*
*Crash*
*Crash*
*Crash*
*Door Creak*
*Door Slam*

*Footsteps*
Transcript
*Nightcord ping*
Mizuki
<Is Enanan gonna be okay? I sent her a few messages, but she hasn't even looked at any of them.>

*Nightcord ping*
Kanade
<Her art provides a visual representation of the music, so it's easier for people to understand it.>

Mizuki
<I don't know why she said what she did, but we should hear her out to get a better picture...>

Mizuki
<But where could she be...? I don't know where she lives, and she probably won't come to our usual diner...>

Mizuki
<Oh... Yeah. Okay, then. If Enanan really is there, the two of us will do what we can to convince her!>

*Footsteps*
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Akito's Mother
Oh, I'm glad you liked it. But what's taking your sister so long? It seemed like she was awake...


Akito's Mother
Then I'll put some plastic wrap on it for now. I need to finish up the housework, so could you put your dishes in the sink, Akito?


Akito's Father
...


Akito's Father
What is it?


Akito's Father
Yes...

Akito
It seemed like you did the same thing when she was in middle school. Can't you go a little easier on her?


Akito's Father
Being an artist...means being alone.


Akito's Father
At times, you have to keep drawing, even when no one will look. Regardless of talent or skill.


Akito's Father
And making a living out of it is hardly an easy task. You'll never find it without talent, or being fully committed.


Akito's Father
However, those that wish to pursue this path despite these hurdles...will have to endure quite a bit of suffering.


Akito's Father
It's not just about skill or technique. I...simply don't believe Ena can handle that pain.


Akito's Father
...It's such a cruel and unforgiving path...


Akito's Father
I thought that I needed to tell her honestly what she would be facing...

Akito
In any field, the ones without talent have to work a hundred-times harder than the ones with talent. I've experienced that myself.


Akito's Father
...What?


Akito's Father
...

Ena
<Now look here! I deliberately chose that color theme because the picture's supposed to portray a messy sort of atmosphere!>
Transcript
*Hologram Appearing*
Mizuki
Kanade made that song just for you, Ena. She just knocked the melody and stuff out crazy fast by getting into the zone or something!

Ena
It felt so warm and made my heart sink a little, but I immediately got that you wanted to get those feelings across...

Ena
No matter how much I draw, no one recognizes my art. It didn't feel like I was doing anything at all...

Ena
In the end, no one acknowledges my art unless it has music attached to it. No one cares unless I say that I'm the artist for N25...

Ena
But it's just like he said. I really don't have any talent. I really won't get any recognition...

Mizuki
That's not what this is! Your dad or these others may not acknowledge your art, but at the very least, I like what you draw.

Kanade
And I don't believe that you're the kind of person that needs recognition in order to draw, Ena.

Ena
And getting my paint cleaned and sorted is gonna be such a pain. Everything else is all over the place too.

*Shuffling*
*Shuffling*
Ena
Wow, I used to be terrible. I guess I just learned to wet wash, but the paper is all bent out of shape now.
Transcript

Ena's friend A
Hey, Ena. Did you decide what you want to do yet?


Ena's friend B
Oh, right. You're always saying that you want to become an artist.

Junior High School Ena
Yeah. My dad's an artist too, and his art's what always made me want to draw so...

Junior High School Ena
I want to become an even better artist than him, and thought I should learn as much as I can as soon as possible.


Ena's friend A
That's great! Maybe I should get your autograph now while I still can.

Junior High School Ena
So only these two high schools have fine arts programs... This one focuses on the fundamentals, but this one let's you learn from an actual pro...

Junior High School Ena
Learn the basics or learn from a pro. My fundamentals should be pretty good, but I live with a pro too so...

Junior High School Ena
I want to go to a school with a fine arts program but can't decide between these two. They both sound really great but...


Dad
Fine arts?


Dad
I wouldn't bother.


Dad
You don't have the talent to become an artist.


Dad
I'm not joking. You don't have any talent.

Junior High School Ena
But there's no way that's true. I've been drawing since I was little and even got special prizes in middle school for my art...


Dad
Yes, I know. But there are countless others hoping to do the same thing.


Dad
Unless you can win the grand prize at a big contest, then no one will recognize you.


Dad
Ena...


Dad
You won't be able to become the kind of artist you're envisioning.


Dad
If you had talent with the resolve to match, then things may be different...


Dad
Yes... The world I live in works just as you say.


Dad
No doors will open for you as you are now.


Dad
...

Junior High School Ena
I get that you're not gonna be of any help now...! I'll become an even greater artist than you on my own!
*Painting*
Ena
(And I couldn't even get into the school I wanted to go to and nobody gave me a second thought...)

*Painting*
*Typing*
*Nightcord Ping*
*Nightcord Ping*
*Typing*
Ena
<Yeah, and your song sort of shined a light on my heart when I heard it so I tried including that as part of it.>

*Birds Chirping*
Akito
He isn't trying to be mean or anything. He was worried about you, but not expressing it in the best way is all.

*Footsteps*
*Door Creak*

Dad
...


Dad
It's good.


Dad
The light shining through the rain clouds contrast well against the darkness.


Dad
This girl's worries seem like they're about to vanish as well.


Dad
But your choice of colors is a bit off. You came up with a good design, but the colors are out of balance.

*Door Creak*
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