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For something Aoki Jun made all on his own back in 2004, I found this ONA pretty enjoyable.

Taking place in Nara Park, known for its friendly deer (that you can feed), the story tell us of a few students who've come to bully the deer. The whimsical Aoki gives these normally defenseless animals a means of standing up to teasing (literally). It is a story of justice, framed in a bland yet cute art style.
Sadly the biggest drawback of the short was the soundtrack. The author made the sounds and music himself, which, while impressive, doesn't provide the quality you'd expect, leaving much to be ... desired.

This short reminds me of the early morning cartoons I used to love as a child. So, desperately casting aside my nostalgia, I give this short a 5.

Before anything else, know this: for its length, it compares and even beats some modern anime, as it is only 28 seconds long.

Jun Aoki tells us of his joke take on how fashion came to be.
Trying to appease his irked girlfriend, the protagonist tries to show her the beauty of flowers. But when she turns down the direct approach, the chimp is forced to surprise her.
As happens with Jun Aokis works, the sound is the biggest drawback. The BGM is repetitive and feels detached from the overall theme.
However. I watched it 7 times in a row. It has something. You can feel the passion the ... author put into it. More happens in these 28 seconds than in 12 episodes of most shows below a score of 5. It's satisfying, but obviously nothing great.

Overall, while I wouldn't recommend it, I do not regret watching this ONA.