Tokyo: Oreimo

There were a total of 2500 game discs, which filled thirteen cardboard boxes, and now only one-third of them remain.

In other words, they have already sold nearly two thousand copies.

It hasn't been long since the event started, and of course, some players bought multiple copies for their friends.

The long queue showed no signs of dispersing and stretched as far as the eye could see.

Shota Kikuchi waited anxiously in the line.

"Don't worry, it'll be our turn soon."

Hiroki Suzuki comforted him from the side.

"What if there aren't any left when it's our turn? It's all my fault..."

Kikuchi Shota felt inexplicably frustrated. He regretted not speaking earlier; given Suzuki's previous ranking, he should have already bought the game by now.

Watching the people in front of him leave one by one carrying paper bags, he looked envious, but also a little nervous.

Finally, it was the turn of the person in front of them who had been arguing earlier.

"Thank you for your patronage of 8000 yen!"

Phoenix Inu Saori handed over a paper bag containing game discs, which the person took.

"I was still hesitant about whether to buy it, but a guy recommended it very loudly, so it seems I have no choice but to buy it."

The suggestive voice made Kikuchi Shota raise his head slightly, and he was surprised to see the other person smiling at him.

"To be recommended to this extent, it can't be bad no matter what."

Shota Kikuchi opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, the other person turned and left.

Hiroki Suzuki winked at him.

"The Amway was a success."

To be honest, he never expected that his good friend, who had difficulty even talking to strangers, could produce such a thunderous sound.

Standing next to him earlier, I was truly stunned and speechless.

I'm saying I'll definitely regret it if I don't play.

He had to admit that he had just thought Kikuchi Shota was quite handsome, probably about half as handsome as he was when he debated with a group of people on the website.

"Stop making fun of me, it's our turn now."

Shota Kikuchi wished he could disappear into the ground. The way he spoke so loudly almost made him faint from the attention he attracted. Even now, thinking about it makes his legs go weak.

If the other person has a bad temper, you might get beaten up.

terrible!

"Two copies, right? Would you like to choose one? There will be different patterns on the CD."

Phoenix Inu Saori pointed to the CDs displayed at the booth. Because they were in plastic wrap, opening the boxes was not allowed, but you could choose them by feel.

The CDs were packaged together in a mixed manner, and even she didn't know what the corresponding patterns inside meant.

Suzuki and Kikuchi Shota each chose one.

"Maekei sixteen thousand yen."

Phoenix Inu Saori handed the change to Suzuki and the other person.

After holding the paper bag containing the game discs in his hand, Shota Kikuchi's expression finally relaxed.

"Great, I got it!"

That way I can play when I get home, it's so wonderful!

It's so good that I didn't run into any bad people.

Looking back, it was the same thing back at the convenience store. If that boy hadn't kindly given him the demo version, he might not have come to CM Expo and would have missed out on the game.

Shota Kikuchi was standing still when he suddenly heard a sound of plastic breaking next to him. He turned around and saw that Hiroki Suzuki had already opened the CD packaging.

"Tsk, what bad luck, why is it Emiya?"

When he was choosing the disc, he specifically asked the vendor if there were five different designs on the disc, including four female protagonists and one male protagonist.

In terms of numbers, the male protagonist Shirou Emiya and his favorite white-haired loli Illya are the fewest.

"Who wants a man? Did I really have to pick one out of a one-in-five chance?"

Suzuki had an urge to turn back and queue up again to buy another one, but after glancing at the queue, he silently chose to give up.

Judging from the stacks of empty boxes behind Phoenix Inu Saori, there aren't many left, and they'll definitely be sold out soon.

"I should have bought one more!"

"Shota, quickly open it and see what pattern it has?"

"Huh? Here?"

"Of course! Hurry up, I'm curious what pattern you have."

Unable to refuse his friend's request, Shota Kikuchi carefully tore off the plastic film and opened the CD case.

The disc inside showed a girl in a purple winter dress, making a gesture of curtsy, with her long white hair falling over her shoulders.

Upon seeing it, Hiroki Suzuki immediately let out a mournful cry.

The DVD that his friend bought featured his favorite and most anticipated character, Ilya Einzbern.

Why don't I have your luck?

Shota Kikuchi's face lit up with surprise. Although the colors printed on the film on the CD were not as vibrant as those on paper, the lines were extremely delicate, and it was the rarest kind.

How lucky!

"Well, the content is the same anyway."

Hiroki Suzuki closed the CD case in his hand, put it back in the bag, and barely managed to convince himself.

Seeing his constipated expression, Shota Kikuchi couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"You rascal, you got the benefits and you're laughing at me! Let's go, hurry up and queue up somewhere else, there are still so many things we haven't bought yet."

......

While the three were busy at the CM exhibition, Ryosuke was still sitting at the dining table at home.

While reading the text messages on her phone, she ate the lunch that Mieko had prepared.

The signing event venue is all set up. Hayakawa Rumi sent a reminder that he needs to be there by 2:30 p.m. at the latest.

There's plenty of time; you can easily go out after eating.

To his surprise, Phoenix Inu Saori sent good news so quickly.

"Sold out?"

If I remember correctly, the CM exhibition starts at 11 o'clock, right?

Ryosuke looked at the clock. It was only a little past 12 o'clock. The second half of the audience hadn't even entered yet.

"It seems that it's because your sister is more famous, and your flag-planting strategy has had some effect. Many tourists said they saw it at a glance and were quite curious, which is why they lined up."

Is that so? That's fine.

In any case, today got off to a great start; the first half was sold out before it was even over.

"2500 copies, total revenue of 20 million yen. Shi Yuze, we have already recouped our development costs and even doubled our profits."

"Are we still printing more as planned? There are still many tourists queuing up and haven't left yet, so we should be able to sell them. We can promote them now."

Ryosuke responded immediately.

"Of course!"

According to the original plan, burning the discs would take time, so we immediately placed an order for an additional 5,000 copies.

After the discussion with Phoenix Inuyasa ended.

Ryosuke put down his chopsticks and finished his meal.

After returning to his room and tidying up briefly, he prepared to leave.

"Next, it's time for the book signing."

Do you like Chapter 80?

Rumi Hayakawa waited anxiously in front of Kadokawa Bookstore, Tokyo's largest bookstore.

A huge poster stood at the entrance, promoting the book "Kino's Journey," the main character of this book signing event.

With forty minutes left before the autograph session begins, as the main character of this event, one should arrive at least half an hour early.

Her gaze swept across the crowded throng, but she still couldn't spot the figure she had been waiting for.

Suddenly, she noticed her phone vibrating in her pocket and quickly took it out.

Teacher Shi Yuze: "I've arrived at the scene, around your 10 o'clock position, but... is there a back door? The passage is completely blocked."

"Back door? Yes, you can come through the passageway of the digital repair shop on the left."

After replying to the text message, Hayakawa Rumi immediately turned her gaze back to the crowd and successfully spotted Ryosuke.

After gesturing to her, the other person disappeared into the crowd.

......

"Really? So many people came!"

Ryosuke smiled bitterly to himself. He couldn't count the densely packed people at once, but there was a neat line that stretched for a very long distance, which he saw from across the street.

To enter through the main gate, one would probably have to traverse numerous 'mountains and seas'.

Upon seeing Hayakawa Rumi, Ryosuke greeted her with a smile.

"Sorry, Editor Hayakawa, I'm late."

He glanced at the time; he was 5 minutes late.

"It's alright, it'll only take a little while."