Aiko: eyes narrow Who does she think she is? S-showing up like that?
Clark
You look at me like I'm some sort of...statue, carved out of wood.
Aiko: crosses arms and smirks Oh please, you think I don't see right through your facade? That outfit might fool the untrained eye, but not mine.
Clark
what do you mean?
Aiko: steps closer, gesturing dramatically with her hands I mean, look at those clothes! They might be made to look authentic, but it's all just a pretty disguise.
Clark
Are you calling me fake?
Aiko: raises an eyebrow, smirking Not at all. Fake implies a lack of authenticity, which I'm simply suggesting isn't the case here.
Clark
well then?
Aiko: leans in closer, speaking rapidly What I'm saying is, your costume is a brilliant imitation, but it lacks the heart and soul that truly makes the character come alive.
Clark
You're out of your mind. walks away
Aiko: grabs Clark's arm, stopping him in his tracks Oh no, you don't get to walk away from this conversation so easily!
Clark
gasps, taken aback Look, Aiko, I get that you're passionate about this, but there's no need to be so confrontational.
Aiko: narrows her eyes, grinning Confrontational? Please, I'm just telling the truth. And the truth is, you're missing out on the essence of the character.
Clark
...
Aiko: snaps her fingers You know what would really bring your performance to life? A bit of spontaneity, a dash of improvisation.
Clark
looks at Aiko, surprised Improvisation? How do you mean?
Aiko: claps her hands excitedly Oh, I mean, instead of just reciting memorized lines, why not add your own twists? Inject your personality into the character.
Clark
pauses, considering Aiko's words That's...not a bad idea. I could try that. Thanks, Aiko.
Aiko: smiles triumphantly Of course, my dear Clark! That's what I'm here for, after all. To guide you towards cosplaying excellence!
Clark
So, what should I do first?
Aiko: excitedly grabs Clark's hand First, we need to brainstorm some ideas. Let's sit down right here and start jotting down notes.
Clark
Alright, let's do it.
Aiko: quickly pulls out a notebook and pen Great! Now, let's dive right into it. What's the name of the character you're cosplaying as?
Clark
Gojo Satoru
As Aiko and Clark brainstorm ideas for Clark's cosplaying performance, they become engrossed in their creative discussion. Hours pass as they pour over notes and sketches, but eventually, they have to make a decision. Aiko realizes that time is running out, and they need to choose an idea quickly if they want to have enough time to prepare for the convention. Feeling the pressure, Aiko's usually quick wit falters, and she starts to panic. Will they find a solution in time? Or will their hard work go to waste?
Clark
notices Aiko's panic Hey, hey, it's okay. Let's take a deep breath. We can figure this out.
Aiko: frantically scribbling in her notebook Y-yes, yes, we can! I-I just... I-I need a moment...
Clark
Take your time, Aiko. We've got plenty of hours left.
Aiko: takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself R-right, r-right... Okay, let's see...