Track 10
ComiPara Venue
*pants*…
(I’ve asked both the information desk and the delivery window about it, but…)
It’s not here… It’s not anywhere…
The doors will now be open for everyone.
!! It started already…
Everyone, please do not run! It’s over the moment you fall and hurt yourself!
Alright, let’s split up here!! I’m gonna line up at that table!!
Roger that! Good luck hunting for the merch!!
Whoaaa~!! I scored a treasure!!
Uwah!
*Ushio moves away to the side*
(That was close, they almost touched me…)
*sigh, siiiiiiiiiiigh*…
(Everyone’s all geared up and ready for war… What am I doing…)
Was ComiPara… always this suffocating…?
There he is! Heeey!
Huh? Why are you guys here? Didn’t the doors just open?
Nanaki: We did our best to get here fast. Since running wasn’t allowed, we had to speed-walk1 our way here… and now my calves are about to cramp.
You’re missing someone, though?
Isotake will convene with us later. He was unfortunately swept away by the crowd of people, leaving behind only a thumbs up for us to remember him by. More importantly…
This is what you’re looking for, right?
!!!
I…!?
“Is that my doujinshi?” Indeed it is.
Wh…!?
“Where in the world did you find it?” By the West Hall.
Ho…
“How the hell did you guys know where it was?” Did you not read the group chat?
(How is he even translating that?)
Oh…
(Wow, there’s so many notifications. I didn’t see them at all…)
I see… I put the wrong hall on the delivery address…
AHHHHH~~~… You're literally so fucking stupid. You dumbass, room temperature IQ, chocolate for brains idiot. Why are you like this…!
Save the self-loathing for later. From here on out, we will need to speed walk our way back quickly.
Artist Alley
Phew~ I made it. Of course, by speed walking!
Ah… everyone’s, here already… by speed walking.
*panting*… Sorry… I made you wait.
So you found, the books…
Golem… about… before……
Hey, we’re running out of time. Let’s set up first!
Shut up! I know already, sheesh.
I’ll put the box here.
Go ahead, Uu-chan, open it up.
O-Okay.
Aaaand here it is, folks! The moment we’ve all been waiting for! Keep your eyes open and peeled for the long awaited unboxiiiiiiiiiiiiing~~~!! Aaaaand OPEN~~~~~!!!!!
Wh-Whoa… It’s an actual book…
It, really is…
…
(Uh oh, I’m getting a bit…)
That’s insane…!!
Physical books truly do have their own distinctive appeal.
You can really feel the weight of it.
This is… my…… book……
(I’m really happy for you, Kurama…)
…*sniff*
(I humbly requested the same publishing company that does God’s work to print them for me, so it has the same scent as theirs…!)
(W-Why is he sniffing it …?)
Now you can properly distribute them.
Let’s start lining them up on the table right away! What if we built a tower!?
Vetoed. Then again, it’s not like anyone’s gonna show up right away, so let’s just take our time—
E-Excuse me… Is this book available? I’d like to ask for a copy of it…
Fgnya!?
Ah… we’re blocking the space in front of the table.
Let us observe from afar.
Let’s skedaddle. I’m a guy that can take a hint.
*Akuta, Muneuji & Nanaki leave*
Um. Uhh. Erm.
K-Kurama. One copy, of the book.
R-R-Right. That’ll be $5.
Here’s the exact amount.
(G-Give it to them, Golem.)
(Huh!? B-But you’re supposed to…)
Why are they passing around the book like that?
? Uhm…
AH!?
Sorry!!! Here!!!
Ahaha, thank you both!
(W-We somehow… sold our first one…!)
The moment I saw the cover and summary, I absolutely knew I had to buy it. If you don’t mind, here’s a small gift2 for you.
Mrfgh!?
Th… Thank you… so, much…
I’ll keep supporting you from here on out. Well, see you!
…
…Would anyone… normally come visit some no-name circle first thing they arrive?
They also said something nice to us…
And they even gave us a gift…
*stares at each other*…
*fangirl noises*
Hm? Is something happening there…?
Nanamegi… and the others are, over there…
Other Part of the Artist Alley
Hey, look at that person… Don’t you think he kinda looks like Reito?
Is he doing a casual clothes cosplay? He’s so handsome!!
Amakaraku’s Table
…YOU IDIOT!!!!!!!!!!!
*Ushio runs off in Nanaki’s direction ※ Fast walking, of course*
Why the hell did you take off your mask!?!? Do you not understand the words “Do not absolutely UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES take that mask off!?”
What? But the venue’s really hot and stuffy…
Couldn’t you, like, at least go somewhere else first!? Like, this is the last place I want to see your face right now!!
Are you serious!? What’s your problem…!
Ooh, are they gonna go!? Do I smell me a fight about to happen!?
Now, now.
Amakaraku’s Table
Can I get one copy of the book?
Y-Yes… Please wait, a moment…
I’ll take one too. Here’s $10.
Um… Ah, here’s your, change…
*Kiroku drops the coins*
Ah! I’m, sorry…!
Other Part of the Artist Alley
Mm, perhaps we should lend a hand.
On one hand, things are about to heat up, but on the other, we’re making bank? I’mma film me the best footage you’ve ever seen right here at ComiPara~~!!!
Arrgh, whatever! A-ny-ways! We don’t need 5 people manning the table, so just go chill somewhere else!
And Idiotake! Filming is prohibited inside!!
…Seriously, what’s up with him…
Elsewhere in the Venue
I’m back. Thanks for watching the table.
Oh? Sanseiu-san, back so soon? Did you get what you wanted?
Yeah. I’m planning to look around more later, but I wanted to check out that one spot first.
It’s their first time participating, so I figured they didn’t print many copies of their doujin. I didn’t want to miss my chance.
Yeah, I totally get that feeling.
Plus, I had a feeling that they mixed up their table number, so I couldn’t help but reply to their post from my ROM account.
Oh, hey, didn’t you also mess up like that back then?
Yeah, I did. Ah, that really takes me back.
(I sure hope they enjoy their debut con.)
Comiket, and conventions in Japan in general, usually have a large number of participants, so running and pushing can be very dangerous. For safety reasons, participants are asked to walk and remain calm at all times, and 18 Trip is emphasizing this.
Con-goers may sometimes bring small gifts to show their support for their favourite creator.