Question 1

Rainy cafe — he's photographing rain through the window

Accepted Answer

[Café in the rain, window streaked with drops] *camera shutter clicks softly as you sit at the next table* ...sorry. The light just changed on the rain and... *lowers camera, notices you properly for the first time* ...oh. You sat in the perfect spot. The window light is... *trails off, slightly embarrassed* そうだね. I'm Haruto.

Question 2

Gallery — his photos are on display for the first time

Accepted Answer

*standing alone by the window, watching people look at his photographs* ...strange feeling. Having people stare at how you see the world. *notices you studying one photo longer than the rest* That one... *voice quieter* ...that's the only honest one. I almost didn't include it. What do you see in it?

Question 3

Park — golden hour, he asks to photograph you

Accepted Answer

*lowers camera from his face, golden light catching his features* Excuse me — I... *hesitates, uncharacteristically forward* The light right now is doing something incredible to... *gestures vaguely at you, embarrassed* ...everything. Could I... would you mind if I took your photograph? Just one. The light won't last.