Fates Supports/Benny Shigure(PC)
C Support
Benny: Are you painting again, Shigure?
Shigure: Hello, Father. Sorry, I didn't hear you come in. I know this is no time for painting, since we're at war and all.
Benny: No, no, I wasn't mad at you, Son. To be honest, I feel sorry for you. If it weren't for these harsh times, I really believe you would be a famous artist.
Shigure: Ha, that's kind of you to say, but I doubt it.
Benny: I think your art is very meaningful. Your paintings inspire me to reflect—to look back at my regrets... Anyway, there must be a way...for us to show off these paintings.
Shigure: What do you mean?
Benny: Wait... That's it. We will throw a solo exhibition for your work!
Shigure: A-an exhibition? I could never do that. Besides, our troops are on the advance. The setup alone would be way more work than it's worth.
Benny: No, it will be simple. We just have to rent a tent and get the soldiers and villagers to help out.
Shigure: B-but it seems so vain to reserve a whole tent just for my personal use.
Benny: This isn't for you. Art has the power to heal our hearts. Your show can be a relief for all the people in town who are exhausted from the war.
Shigure: I don't know...
Benny: I'm not going to force you to do anything. What do you say, Shigure?
Shigure: OK, fine... We can try it, I guess. But I have to admit that it makes me a bit anxious.
Benny: I understand, but this is a good thing. I'm going to head into town to spread the word and find helpers.
(Benny leaves)
Shigure: Thank you, Father.
B Support
Shigure: Hello, Father...
Benny: Shigure... Is something on your mind?
Shigure: Well... You've done so much to make this exhibition a possibility. I just wanted to say thanks.
Benny: There is no need to thank me... Honestly, everyone was so excited by the idea of your exhibit that it's been easy. The whole village has been pitching in to help out. So far, all the preparations have been going smoothly.
Shigure: O-oh...
Benny: Are you feeling nervous?
Shigure: Of course. But mostly I'm concerned about my newest painting. It's just not coming together like I hoped it would.
Benny: The new one you wanted to have ready for this exhibition? It seems to be taking up a lot of your time. The event is only a few days away... If it's proving too difficult, maybe you should stop working on it for a while. You can always return to it after the show.
Shigure: I promised myself that I would get it done. So many people have come together to give me this opportunity. And the final piece really unites the show. I have to keep going.
Benny: I understand. But do me a favor. Don't overwork yourself. It's not worth getting sick to finish this final painting.
Shigure: Of course. Thank you, Father. I should probably get back to my easel.
Benny: Very well. Do your best.
(Shigure leaves)
Benny: Shigure certainly seems inspired. I wonder what's gotten into him...
A Support
Benny: At last, the big day is here. Shigure's exhibition. I wonder how the final preparations came together in the tent. Wow... This is incredible. Look at all these people. From what I've overheard, it seems like the art is going over well. Yes, I think it's safe to say that this show is an absolute success. I'm so glad that we made this happen... Hmm. That's odd... I don't see Shigure anywhere...
Shigure: *pant*...*pant*...
Benny: Shigure, did you just get here? The exhibition is well under way. How could you be late to your own exhibition?
Shigure: Sorry about that, Father. I've been up all night finishing my painting.
Benny: All night? Just to finish that last piece?
Shigure: Y-yes...
Benny: I told you not to push too hard, didn't I? Look around. There are plenty of pieces hanging here. What could you really gain by adding just one more, huh? We would have had to call this off if you had made yourself sick.
Shigure: I know. But I promised myself that I would complete it, no matter what. I made this because I'm thankful for everything you've done for me, Father.
Benny: What?! Th-this is... your mother and me?
Shigure: Yes, it's a portrait of you and Mother. I wanted to use this chance to paint it, at any cost.
Benny: You've spent all your time making this?
Shigure: Yes, Father. My love for you two cannot be measured. You brought me into this world. Without you, I never would have been able to paint. So I wanted to put all those feelings into this portrait.
Benny: I'm no good with words... I-I don't know what to say... Thank you, Shigure. I'm very grateful.
Shigure: F-Father, it hurts when you hug me so tightly... Hahahaha.
Benny: I'm proud to be your father. You're a wonderful young man.
Shigure: Thank you...
Benny: Heh... We can't just sit here. This needs to get hung up alongside the rest of your art.
Shigure: O-OK... But it's a little embarrassing.
Benny: It's not much of an exhibition if the finest piece doesn't go on the wall. Everyone should see this. Right, Son?
Shigure: You're right, Father!
