Chapter 67: CH 67

Comiket finally began.

The main event would still be the Doujinshi exhibition.

It was a treasure trove for visitors, as it sold not only books but also original goods.

The corporate booths featuring popular characters were also thriving.

On the other hand, no one stopped by Zany’s booth.

Occasionally some people glanced at us, but they quickly went to the most popular booths.

Kaedezaka, wearing Zany’s uniform, couldn’t stand the situation and spoke to me.

“Hey, Sasamiya-san.”

“What is it?”

“Isn’t it empty only around here?”

“I can understand why you are tempted to say that.”

Some said it was a bad location, but the booth seemed bleak if people did not show up.

This was the dark side of corporate booths.

Often the internet and news only show the glamorous parts of the event, we often get ignored by them like how visitors were doing with us now.

In a sense, the exhibition was a battle of mental strength, because if one’s mind were to break here, it would uproot one’s energy to participate in the next event.

Looking into the distance, Kaedezaka mumbled a few words.

“The booth over there is so beautiful.”

“I see.”

“I’m so, so jealous. Ah…so jealous”

“I kinda feel the same way, but don’t say it out loud. We’ll truly fall into the darkness.”

The problem wasn’t just the location.

The design of Zany’s booth was not geared toward Comiket, and there were no characters to attract customers.

The uniforms were simple, a shirt with the logo and mini-skirt, nothing fancy.

It felt painful that I didn’t know how to adjust to the situation after participating in the event for the first time.

“People are concentrated on the most popular booths, but there are still opportunities. We should take it easy and wait until the flow of visitors changes.”

“Fufu~n. You’re looking very calm.”

Kaedezaka was impressed, and I just sighed and smiled at her.

“I once wore a stuffed bear in the middle of summer and waved my hands all the time in the middle of nowhere …… Compared to that, this much … Fu … Fufu …”

“Sasamiya-san, … You are starting to fall into the darkness. …”

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In the afternoon, visitors who had finished viewing the popular booths began to stop by here.

As planned, Kaedezaka showed the visitors the working process of moving the illustrations.

It was a well-known technique, often used in V-tubers and games, the moment when the illustration actually started to move was a bit of an emotional moment.

“Thank God. I thought no one would come at this point. Fufufu.”

She looked so happy.

She really was worried that no one would show up.

Just when I thought we could turn things around … something unexpected happened.

…Brrr

Hm? That sounds like someone’s cloth got torn…

I thought the banner attached to the booth had been torn, but from what I could see there was no damage.

Instead, Kaedezaka’s face was flushed red and she was smiling awkwardly.

No way…

“Ano… Sa… Sasamiya-san…. can you please help me a little?”

“…… I kinda get it, but what actually happened?”

“I think the back of my uniform might have been ripped …”

I went behind her and saw that the center of her uniform was ripped vertically.

Aah, this is it.

Uniforms for events were used all the time, but sometimes the fibers weakened in places where you didn’t notice.

Kaedezaka, in particular, had large breasts, so the standard size would have been too small for her.

“Go to the waiting room and change.”

“I don’t want to.”

“…Why?”

“Because we finally have customers. I don’t want to leave.”

“I know how you feel, but …”

At that moment, I heard the sound of the cloth tearing again.

The ripping must have gotten worse when she turned around to face me.

“Nnnnnnn~!”

Kaedzaka began to get teary-eyed.

Still, it must be Kaedezaka’s persistence that keeps her hand on the wheel.

“Please. I have to keep working, so please secretly fix my uniform!”

“As it is in this state?”

“That’s the only way!”

The visitors couldn’t see Kaedezaka’s back.

Let’s get the first aid done quickly before it tears any more and causes a lot of trouble.

I took out the sewing set I had prepared beforehand.

I actually had it ready when I thought the banner was torn. …

“Nnn,…. Sasamiya-san,…. It’s ticklish,…. do …… Nnn!”

“Be patient. This is the best I can do. And don’t moan.”

“I’m not moaning… …Mnnnn!”

I managed to finish first aid on her uniform and managed to get out of the situation.

Haa~. …. I wondered what would happen now.

When the other staff members took over and we went on a break, Kaedezaka asked me a question.

“Sasamiya-san … May I ask you a question?”

“What is it?”

” … When the back of my uniform was ripped,….You know… Did you see the back of my bra?”

“…… nope, not at all.”

“Are you sure?”

“Of course.”

The truth was, I did see a bit.