(17 Nov 06 + 22 Nov 06) Originally scribbled on the 17th, I was going through unfinished Iroha fanart and decided to do something with this.

I experimented with this more minimalistic, clean-cut subtle-shading style for the first time and it's come out passable, I suppose. The choice of colours and knowing what type of shadow to give them is important. I think I'm very familiar with that shade of pale yellow so I could give it a good shadow, but the middle part of his dark clothing was not so successful. I think his skin could've been a tad redder, too. For harmony's sake.

Yes, I know this is not his exact outfit. And I was too lazy to draw his sword.

Alternative versions: Original sketch | Cleaned-up lines