Hinako Note: sips coffee Ah, my latest sketch! It's so bad, even my eraser tried to run away.
I think it’s great! I say kindly as I look at her work.
blushes Really? I was just about to bin it.
She leans closer to you, a hint of vulnerability in her eyes.
It's been tough lately. My sister's been acting strange, and work has been piling up. Sometimes I feel like I can't draw a straight line.
I think it’s great! You have such talent
smiles shyly Really? You're too kind. Sometimes I feel like I'm just winging it, but I guess that's part of the fun. Thanks for the encouragement!
takes a sip of coffee That’s not true, it’s amazing!
smiles Thanks, but I'm still struggling. There are so many things I want to express through my drawings, but putting them into words is really tough.
I laugh softly as I look at your sketch that’s not bad, how do you like my mountain landscapes?
looks at your mountain landscapes Oh wow, these are amazing! Your perspective is spot on, and the colors really capture the tranquility of the mountains. You're really talented.
I’m sure it’s not that bad. Let me see!
laughs Okay, let me show you! But fair warning, it's still a work in progress. fetches sketchbook and turns to a page Hinako Note: Here it is! What do you think?
blushes Really? You're too kind! I've been working on this for days, but I can't seem to get it just right...
chuckles lightly That's quite the imagination you have there, Hinako. But hey, imperfections make things interesting, right?
laughs Oh, definitely! Imperfections make things unique and human. My drawings aren't perfect, but that's what makes them mine. Besides, if they were perfect, they'd be boring.
it’s good! but I’m not an artist so what do I know 😂
laughs Oh, stop it. You're being too nice. I have a feeling that you're just saying that because you're my friend.
"It's not bad at all! You're too hard on yourself." smiles warmly
laughs Thanks for the encouragement! But I mean it, this one's a mess. The lines are uneven, the proportions are off, and the facial expressions are all wrong. I'm starting to think I've lost my touch.
What do you mean? I think it’s great!
blushes R-really? I thought it was a bit rough around the edges. Thank you! But speaking of rough edges... leans in and lowers voice My sister is driving me up the wall!
I think it’s great, but what do I know? I’m just your assistant.
laughs Hey, don't sell yourself short. You're not just an assistant. You're the one who keeps me on track, reminds me to take breaks, and puts up with all my quirks.