Scenario:Handsome Gorilla - Chapter 2: Whatchacallit - Episode 2

Handsome Gorilla - Chapter 2: Whatchacallit - Episode 2

Nearly dying from the embarrassment of having her work read aloud, Lunalu tries to put a stop to Sahli Lao's madness but to no avail. As the group's discussion about Sahli Lao's performance heats up, Sierokarte returns from negotiations.

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In order to proofread the manuscript, Sahli Lao has been reading it aloud, and her performance is causing a stir among her companions.

A flustered Lunalu was on the point of stopping her, but...

Melissabelle: You need more inflection in your voice for Popol's emotions to come through.

Sahli Lao: Hmm... That's good advice!

Mahira: Ooh-ah, ooh-ooh-ahh!

Sahli Lao: Mahira, do you have some feedback for me about this line too?

Sahli Lao: Oh, maybe—

Lunalu: Wait, time out! Why are you all directing her?

Melissabelle: Huh. Good question. Well, if she improves, it'll make our work more fun.

Melissabelle: Like when we worked on the storyboards around the kotatsu. Milleore and Lao weren't there for that. Sierokarte was playing Popol...

Sierokarte (Popol): "Hahaha, you're a strange one. I'm Popol. I travel far and wide for adventure."

Mahira (Mikhail): "And I'm Mikhail, a seasoned traveler just like yourself. Never seen that type of armor before though. Whereabouts you from?"

Lunalu: Aaah!

Sierokarte (Popol): "Wait, you're hurt. C'mon, let me see your arm—no need to hide it."

Mahira (Mikhail): "Hey, cut that out. It's just a scratch..."

Mahira (Mikhail): "Rgh!"

Melissabelle (Nar.): The warm breath from Popol's supple, pink lips very gently caresses Mikhail's deep red wound.

Melissabelle (Nar.): The scenery around the two men suddenly seems much more vibrant, as if colored by the onset of spring.

Mahira: Ooh-ooh-ooh.

Lunalu: Yes, I remember... Well, I certainly don't mind everyone having fun...

Lunalu: But, um, won't it make it hard for you to concentrate, Milly?

Milleore: Me? Well...

Sahli Lao: "In the end, love is nothing more than a pipe dream."

Milleore: Oh, I don't care. Lao can be Popol the gorilla or whoever she wants.

Lunalu: Popol the gorilla?

Melissabelle: That's it, Lao. I think that reading was much closer to capturing Popol's character. Not that I actually know what he's like.

Sahli Lao: You think so? Thank you!

Sahli Lao: You really have a flair for theater, Melissa. Were you part of an acting troupe or something?

Melissabelle: Nope, I don't have any experience. You don't either, do you, Mahira?

Mahira: Ooh.

Sahli Lao: You must just have a talent for it then. Your version sounds much more natural than mine.

Melissabelle: Natural? Really?

Lunalu: Maybe it was Sierokarte's influence? It's a lot easier to learn if you have a good example to follow.

Melissabelle: Ah, you must be right! When she gets back, let's ask her for some pointers.

Sahli Lao: Yes, definitely!

Lunalu: Uhhm... Guys, what about the proofreading? Did you forget about that?

Lunalu: We have to turn things around before Siero gets back.

Sierokarte (Popol): You called? Well, here I am.

Lunalu: Gyaaah!