Outside Perhaps?

(chapter originally by Misayaka on writing.com)

Once Shiho had regained her decency, it was back to square one. Yusuke tapped his fingers against his chin while looking between the two.

"My studio will be too dimly lit. The lighting will need to be special." He did his best to sound strictly professional and detached, partly because it came natural... partly because he knew he'd ruin the opportunity if he wasn't.

"I would like to use LeBlanc, where the Sayuri is hanging. The area is always quiet at this time of day, and the lighting is simply splendid. You will pose before the Sayuri, and match the pose of the subject."

Yusuke made a square with his hands, framing his subject as an entranced smile crossed his face. He was inspired.

Ann was skeptical to say the least, and staring daggers. Not the reaction Yusuke expected from his muse.

"Even if I were to agree to this, WHICH I HAVEN'T!', either Joker or someone is there and they're open for business which means no way... or they're closed, which means... how will you get in?"

Yusuke tapped his chin again. A good question deserved a good answer.

"A reproduction."

"What?"

"We will use a reproduction of the Sayuri, not the original. It will be perfect enough for this purpose."

"Wait... so if you're not using the original..."

Realization dawned on the two girls, and while Ann went pale, Shiho was grinning a mile wide.

Yusuke simply nodded.

"That is correct. We will be outside the Leblan-"

Yusuke barely had time to finish his sentence before a fist went straight into his unguarded midsection.

Several agonizing moments passed before he was able to catch his breath and stand up.

"S-..so... does that mean... you'll do it?"

Ann had to applaud Yusuke's devotion.. or sheer arrogance. She sighed, dug her nails into her folded arms, and-