I admit we are... certainly stuck, but... [ She glances up at the ceiling and its corners, then to the firmly shut door to their right. ] ...There must be an alternative. Not just anyone could do this, could they?

[ Or maybe that's not true. He didn't seem ruffled by the request, actually. Is it just Mona that is feeling self-conscious? Admittedly, she does lack the experience... If it truly were as simple as holding hands, she could do it without a fuss, but—there's more to it. Just one look at the portraits made that clear: they want entertainment beyond latching fingers. ]

I'll negotiate. I don't think fighting them would result in anything good.

[ Stepping forward, Mona lifts her chin and squints at the middle of the three paintings. ]

What is it that you'd like to see us do? If it's—agreeable enough, we'll consider it.

[ The figures lean in towards each other and mutter amongst themselves. When they come to a conclusion, the leftmost speaks in a sing-songy voice. ]

First, a kiss! Ah, ah, but don't think it can be a simple peck! That's not enough for us three. We want to see a deep one! The kind in romance novels!

[ Mona quickly turns her head to look at Gaku, flushing hot. ]