Riko #701: What I Thought was Lovely
Riko
Maybe around here will do.
Player
Good idea. Ooh, that's such a nice breeze.
Riko
This nice weather and smooth breeze is absolutely perfect for sketching.
Player
Thanks for inviting me to do some sketching today. If it can get my imagination flowing, I might be able to come up with a new song too.
Riko
That's great to hear. I think changing your thinking environment makes for a needed change of pace and gives you different inspirations.
Player
Yeah. Let's see what I can come up with by looking at this beautiful scenery.
Riko
That's the spirit. Sketching will help give shape to the fog in your head and also lead to flashes of inspiration.
| Option 1: “Do you often sketch whenever you're having trouble with songwriting?” |
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| Player Do you often come here to sketch whenever you're having trouble with songwriting? Riko Sometimes, yeah. But I like drawing already, so I come here to draw whenever I feel like it, really. |
| Option 2: “What kind of stuff do you usually sketch?” |
| Player What kind of stuff do you usually sketch? Riko Still life, people, scenery… I don't think I draw anything particularly out of the ordinary. |
Player
I see. Oh, are there any, like, good tips you can give me about sketching? I don't usually draw, so I'd love to know if you have any.
Riko
Hmm, tips, tips… I'd say just try to draw whatever you think looks nice or feel like drawing as well as you can, I guess?
Riko
This isn't a lesson or anything, so I think the most important thing is to not feel restricted when sketching.
Riko
Take for example, let's see… The waves are nice and calm and the sky is a bright blue today, so I think I'll draw a seaside scene. Something like that.
Player
Ohh, okay! The important thing is to not think too hard about it, right?
Riko
Yeah. I guess since there's never a right or wrong answer when it comes to drawing, you just have to do what feels good.
Player
Thanks for the tip! Now then, let's get sketchin'!
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Player
…Aaand done!
Riko
That was quick! Mind if I see what kind of picture you drew?
Player
I'm a little embarrassed about it, but sure. Here you go!
Riko
Wait, is this a picture of me?!
Player
Yeah. When I was thinking about what to draw, I saw you having fun sketching and thought, that's it! That's what I want to draw!
Riko
*Giggle* Me too.
Player
Huh?
Riko
I thought you looked so lovely taking your sketching so seriously, so that's what I'm drawing right now!
Player
Really?! Show me, show me!
Riko
Nuh-uh, I still haven't finished yet. I'll show you later.
Riko
You should look forward to it, though. I'm pretty confident in my drawing skills, so I'm going to draw the finest picture of you. You'll see!
Riko
So let me get a good look at you for a little longer, okay?
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