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Tests are fast approaching, and everyone's studying hard in their own way. Sora, Natsumi, Hazuki and Kate are curious: what's the most efficient way to study? So together, they set off to ask the Art Club upperclassmen for some secret study techniques.

It's two stories in one! First, Hazuki's radio-cassette player is broken. Can the crazy comedy duo Ryo and Fu help? Then, while out on a Sunday walk, Sora runs into a young girl with a camera. For some reason, the girl follows wherever Sora goes...

There's a new girl in class! Her name is Kate, and she's from Canada. Natsumi is chosen to teach her all about Japanese language and culture – but she has her work cut out for her, since the other students start telling Kate all sorts of bizarre fibs.

Storied Disney animator Mark Henn teaches us how to draw one of his favorite character designs, “Simba” from The Lion King. Through Mark’s story, we learn the importance of never giving up on your dreams, even in the face of rejection.

Disney Animation story artist Samantha Vilfort teaches us how to draw one of the studio’s newest characters, “Mirabel,” from the hit film Encanto. Through her story we learn that her connection to Mirabel’s struggle of being different from everyone else in her family hits close to home.

Growing up in South Korea, Disney animator and character designer Jin Kim was always fascinated by the villains of Disney’s films. As Jin teaches us to draw Peter Pan’s “Captain Hook” we learn that his journey to America and working at Disney almost never happened because of his colorblindness.

Legendary Disney animator Eric Goldberg guides us through the steps of drawing his most iconic character creation, “The Genie” from Aladdin while learning along the way the levels to which Robin Williams impacted the character and its animation.

While teaching us to draw one of Disney Animation’s most beloved characters, “Olaf” from the Frozen films, Hyun Min Lee shares the joyful wonder of the character and how she channeled the loss of her mother into being a guiding light in her career in animation.

Gabby Capili’s path to Disney Animation began at a young age when she saw her first Disney film in a theater with her father, The Emperor’s New Groove. As Gabby teaches us how to draw her favorite character from the film, “Kuzco,” she also shares the importance of following your instincts and being free to letting life guide you where you belong.