"Kiritani-san, please use this to cover your eyes."

When Tetsuya Kiritani was still feeling a little drowsy caused by the rocking chair under him, Ibuki Tamao had already walked to him from the easel, and while speaking, he handed out a darker silk scarf with both hands.

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"Is this also a part of tonight?"

Looking at the silk scarf handed over by the girl, Kiritani Tetsuya did not take it immediately, but asked with some suspicion.

From here on, he suddenly felt that the direction tonight seemed to be developing in a strange direction.

Regarding Kiritani Tetsuya's doubts, Ibuki Tamao just nodded lightly.

"According to my opinion, tonight Kiritani-san mainly plays a character who has been blind for a long time. This is also done to allow Kiritani-san to have a similar experience."

As if she wanted to dispel the other party's doubts, the girl explained in the next second.

"Even if you want to play a blind person, there is no need to cover your eyes."

Obviously, Ibuki Tamao's explanation still could not be fully accepted by Kiritani Tetsuya.

"What Kiritani-san said makes sense."

The girl looked thoughtful about this, but she didn't take back the little hand that held out the scarf.

"But I feel that if Kiritani-san can experience the situation of a blind patient firsthand, even for a short period of time, he may be able to better integrate into this character, which will also make it easier for me to draw more realistic works."

Ibuki Tamao then said slowly.

"And this process won't take too long. I will finish tonight's painting as soon as possible and try to get Kiritani-san to take off the scarf as soon as possible."

"Okay then, just wear it."

Seeing the reluctance of this divine girl, Kiritani Tetsuya had no choice but to give up.

After all, he has agreed to be the other party's painting model. If doing so can really help Ibuki Tamao paint better works, he will not be unable to do what she asks.

But the operation of blindfolding his eyes still seemed a bit strange to him.

With this thought, Kiritani Tetsuya reached out to take the other person's black silk scarf, wrapped it around the upper part of his nose several times, and finally tied a simple knot at the back of his head.

The vision in front of him suddenly darkened, leaving only a refreshing fragrance lingering quietly on the tip of Kiritani Tetsuya's nose.

This is the faint fragrance emanating from the silk scarf, which is basically the same as the fragrance on Ibuki Tamao.

"Thank you Kiritani-san for your cooperation."

After his eyes were covered, Kiritani Tetsuya heard the girl's ethereal voice sound again.

After that, the slight sound of the other party walking around in the studio, as well as the movement of the easel being lifted and put down, were all magically amplified in this dark environment.

Later, there was the sound of the girl's footsteps approaching him again.

The sound moved from far to near, until it almost reached him before it stopped completely.

"Next, Kiritani-kun, please spread your legs a little bit."

After the footsteps, Ibuki Tamao issued a new request.

Although the voice was not loud, Kiritani Tetsuya always felt as if it was coming from his ears.

This made him suddenly feel that something was wrong with the atmosphere, especially in this situation where his vision was completely dark.

Of course, out of recognition of his identity as a model tonight, Kiritani Tetsuya still obediently obeyed the request of this divine girl.

"Is this about right?"

According to Ibuki Tamao's request, Kiritani Tetsuya moved his feet a little further apart, and his whole body's sitting posture on the rocking chair gradually moved closer to the large font.

"Well, that's enough." Ibuki Tamao replied leisurely.

At this time, Kiritani Tetsuya closed his mouth again and quietly waited for the next instruction from the girl.

But the next second, he felt that the chair surface between his legs in front of him suddenly sunk in, and along with it, the same light fragrance as on the silk scarf gradually spread in front of him.

"?"

The arms placed on both sides of the rocking chair seemed to touch Ibuki Tamao's white dress, and at this moment, the girl's body also felt a light and soft touch due to the girl's sudden sitting down.

This made Kiritani Tetsuya feel like his brain was shut down for a moment, and he was a little confused about the changes in the surrounding situation.

"Yu Xu, are you sitting in front of me?"

After recovering from this sudden situation, Kiritani Tetsuya immediately spoke out to test the situation.

"Well, I don't think I told Kiritani-san that the content I want to draw this time is not just the blind man played by Kiritani-san."

In the darkness, Ibuki Tamao's words came again.

The sound was still not loud, but this time Kiritani Tetsuya could clearly feel that it was coming from very close to him.

"so what?"

Kiritani Tetsuya was still puzzled, even because of Ibuki Tamao's sudden bold move, his mind was still a little blank.

However, after Ibuki Tamao's reminder, Kiritani Tetsuya suddenly remembered that there were indeed two overlapping figures on the girl's line drawing in the classroom a few days ago.

He didn't think much about it at the time, but combined with his current feelings and the girl's explanation, the line drawing suddenly became clear in his mind.

"So if I have to say it, I am also one of the models tonight. The role I want to play is a companion who has been with the blind for many years."

At this time, Ibuki Tamao, who was sitting in front of him, continued to explain.

"Partner?" Tetsuya Kiritani didn't quite understand.

"This was the inspiration I got when I passed by Ebara Shrine a few months ago and saw an old blind couple. I will understand it after Kiritani-san reads my painting."

Seeing that Kiritani Tetsuya's face still showed confusion, Ibuki Tamao patiently explained.

"By the way, what you painted tonight is really the work you will participate in the competition later?"

Feeling that the surrounding atmosphere suddenly became a little inconsistent and even charming, as well as the inexplicable soft touch and a little weight in front of him, Kiritani Tetsuya inevitably began to doubt what the divine girl had said to him before.

"Well, I have been thinking about this painting for a long time. If I can successfully reproduce the ideas and pictures in my mind tonight, I believe it will be a painting that has a high probability of winning." Ibuki Tamao said in a leisurely tone.

Said politely.

"..."

At this moment, Kiritani Tetsuya didn't know what to say.
Chapter completed!