The doujinshi convention was a modern-style large-scale exhibition hall, including an iconic building that looked like several inverted pyramids connected together.
The entire venue could accommodate tens of thousands of booths, but even so, there wasn't enough space. There were too many groups and individuals applying to set up booths, so they had to draw lots.
The doujinshi convention would last for three days, and the number of people attending would easily exceed 500,000! The most direct evidence of this number was the long line.
"So many people..."
"Such a long line, how long are we going to line up?"
This was the first time Mika and Chiaki had ever seen such a scene, and they widened their eyes in surprise.
Although they were somewhat mentally prepared, they were still astonished when they saw the incredibly long line with their own eyes.
Not only that, there was still an endless stream of people joining the line, causing the frighteningly long line to continue growing.
"Hurry up and line up!" Seiji took the lead and charged forward.
"Follow Captain!" Genji followed behind Seiji, and Kaori, who was also experienced in the doujinshi convention, silently followed as well.
Mika and Chiaki regained their senses and hurriedly followed behind.
Seiji's team quickly rushed to the back of the line and occupied a spot.
After Mika and Chiaki stood still, they turned around to look behind them and saw that many men and women were still rushing towards them …
"Welcome to the holy war, newcomers." Genji's voice had a hint of a smile in it.
"What you're seeing now is just an ordinary battle scene. Above that, there are warriors who line up all night in order to be the first to enter the doujinshi convention and fight for the precious items.
The doujinshi convention doesn't encourage people to line up all night, and there was even a time when it was banned. But even though it was forbidden to line up in front of the doujinshi convention, the warriors would still spend the night somewhere further away, so the ban was eventually lifted.
"Compared to the Fierce Warriors, our current situation is much easier."
"Lining up in such a long line is considered 'easier'?" Chiaki turned around to look at her. "I almost want to go back..."
"This is a grand event that only 'warriors' with passion and faith can enjoy, which is why it's called a 'holy war.'" Genji shrugged. "For ordinary people who aren't 'warriors,' it's a bit harsh."
'If you don't want to suffer, go back. ' Seiji faintly hinted at this.
Chiaki blinked in surprise.
"Since we're already here, if we turn back now, it'll feel like we've lost."
I will persist. She expressed this meaning.
"I've prepared thermal pads and hot water. Let me know if you need anything." Seiji said, "While you're waiting in line, you can use your mobile phone to look at the sales catalog online. Once you're sure what you want to buy, you can look for it when you enter the venue."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard his phone ring.
It was a notification from the chat software.
Seiji took out his cell phone and opened up his app. He saw that it was a message from Hana.
"So slow! Familiar, why aren't you streaming yet? "
"I've just arrived at the venue. I'm queuing up now."
"Too slow! You should queue up all night and get in early. "
"If it was just me, I could try to do that, but I have a partner …"
"Companions are burdens. Only by abandoning them can you become stronger!"
Seiji: "…"
His sister, who was squatting at home, said something that sounded like a classic line that a villain would say.
"Don't say such a ridiculous line. As a hero, I can't possibly do such a thing."
"This is my master's order!"
"You don't have a command spell. I refuse to obey."
"You … a mere familiar dares to disobey me!"
"Stop messing around, Master. Just watch some anime or something first. I'll start streaming after we enter the venue. "
Seiji closed his chat window and put away his cell phone.
"You were talking to that person?" Chiaki asked.
All the other girls were looking at him as well.
"Yes."
"What did she say?"
"She asked me why I wasn't streaming yet. I told her that I'd start streaming after we enter the venue."
"Oh …"
The line slowly moved forward.
Judging by this speed, it would take at least an hour before they could enter the venue.
"I'm really interested in the Saroha Society's game, and I really want to buy it. I hope that there are still some left … What would you guys like to buy?" Seiji started a conversation.
Everyone started chatting to kill time while waiting in line.
…
"Reiko" was Genji Asamiya.
Kaori recognized her by her voice.
When Genji confessed to Seigo, she had been secretly watching from the side, which left a deep impression on her.
Later on, she heard some rumors. Although Seigo didn't agree to go out with Genji, they became close friends … like this.
Seiji didn't expect that Class 3's "princess" was actually an otaku!
She didn't want others to know that she was an otaku, which was why she hid her identity. Kaori could understand why she did this.
Should she keep it a secret and pretend that she didn't notice anything? Or should she tell him that she noticed and promise to keep it a secret?
If she wanted to explain, Kaori would have to explain why she had such a deep impression of Genji Asamiya, which was why she told him about her confession at the school festival … that would be quite awkward.
She didn't want to bring up the past again, so she decided to keep it a secret as an apology for secretly peeking at the school festival.
And so, she put this matter aside. But what really bothered Kaori was that Seigo and the others mentioned that they were making a dating sim together.
Kaori wanted to join them and make a game together with Seigo as she listened to their conversation, but she couldn't think of what she could do.
Even though this was an opportunity to help him, she didn't have the ability to do so.
At this moment, Kaori regretted that she was an otaku who only knew how to spend money and didn't have any skills.
She felt that she needed to start doing something.
Seiji was looking forward to not only becoming a novelist, but also gathering his friends to make a video game together. He would definitely go further and further in the future.
If she couldn't help him … that was to say, if she couldn't improve her own skill level and keep up with his pace, she would definitely be left behind. Or at most, she could maintain an ordinary friendship with him.
She needed to work harder.
In order to help him … no, for herself!
'He believes that I'm an excellent girl and will become an excellent person in the future. And I believe in him, and I want to become an excellent existence that can help him. '
Something flashed in Kaori's eyes as she silently considered what she should do.
Time passed, and the line continued to move forward. Finally, it was Seiji and the others' turn to enter the game.
They instantly felt much more comfortable after entering the game.
"Waiting in line for such a long time in the cold wind is so difficult." Chiaki rubbed her face with her hand. "My face is about to freeze."
"Congratulations, newbie! You've passed the entry test and become a newbie warrior, "Genji congratulated her.
"Thank you. But I don't feel happy at all. "
"The fun part is just about to begin," Seiji told her.
He turned on his camera, connected to the wireless internet, and uploaded the video to his stream. He then set up a password for his stream and sent the password to Hana and Little Shi.
"The stream is now online. Can you see it, Master? "Seiji spoke to Seiji.
"I can, idiot familiar."
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