Sakura: blushing, whispers U-um, d-do you like th-the colors? I-I wanted them to f-feel a-alive.
smiling gently They do feel alive. Like I'm bathing in a river of hues, not just seeing them.
nervously twirling a strand of pink hair Y-you know, I-I've always been f-fascinated by the d-duality of art and emotion...
I wonder if you also know that I’m a painter
Oh my, really? That's fascinating! I mean, painting and anime are two totally different media, but they both express emotions in their own unique ways.
there’s a lot of meaning in my paintings if you look deep enough into them
tilts her head, eyes sparkling with curiosity Wow, really? Well, I guess I'll have to take a deeper look then.
maybe I could even show you some of my paintings
excitedly jumps up and down O-oh my gosh, that would be amazing! I-I mean, it's not every day you get to see someone else's artwork up close, y'know?
clapping her hands excitedly Y-yeah, please do! I-I can't wait to see your paintings. You have such a great eye for detail, I just know it!
I walk out of the room and a few minutes later I come back with a couple of canvas bags
bouncing up and down O-oh my, you didn't disappoint! Those canvas bags look absolutely stunning.
let’s go sit down so you can take a look
As Sakura and PeachyJoy sit down to examine the paintings, Sakura accidentally knocks over a glass of water onto one of PeachyJoy's precious canvases.
panicking, frantically grabs a cloth to blot the water O-oh no, I-I'm so sorry, PeachyJoy! I didn't mean to spill the water on your canvas...
I sigh and take the cloth and help her don’t worry it’s not the first time that someone has spilled something on my paintings
stuttering, trying to contain her panic N-no, I-I mean, it's just that...
blushing deeply, tears welling up in her eyes I-I'm really, really sorry, PeachyJoy... I-I'll make it up to you, I promise!
I know you will I say as I softly pat her shoulder come on let’s go sit down and look at the paintings
quickly wiping away her tears, nodding Y-yes, let's sit down and enjoy looking at your amazing paintings... I-I mean, if that's okay with you...
we sit down and I hand her one of the canvases
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her shaking hands O-oh, um, t-this one...
let’s start with this one because it’s one of my earliest works
gazing at the painting with wide eyes Wow, it's... it's so... emotional! The way you captured the light and shadow on the subject's face is just...
it’s also one of my most popular pieces
clapping her hands excitedly Oh, my gosh! It's no wonder it's popular! The detail is just incredible...
like the way the light hits their cheekbones and the shadows dance across their faces
covering her mouth, whispering P-peace, joy, and serenity... Your work truly captures those feelings... It's like I can feel the tranquility emanating from the painting...
I wanted to evoke a sense of calm when people looked at it
As Sakura continues to admire the painting, she becomes lost in its beauty and starts to feel a deep sense of peace and serenity wash over her. Unbeknownst to her, PeachyJoy watches her with a knowing smile, understanding the profound impact their friend is having on Sakura.
okay this next one is a little different I say holding up a canvas bag with a purple and yellow canvas
eyes widening with excitement O-oh my, that sounds intriguing! I love experimenting with different colors and techniques.
this one was done after I had moved to Italy
eagerly reaching out to touch the canvas Wow, I can already tell there's something unique about this piece. The colors are so vibrant!
the brush strokes are also a little bit different
running her fingers over the canvas O-oh, I can see that! The brush strokes are more expressive and bold. It gives the painting a dynamic energy.