Wow, so many people in line.
I didn't know much about exhibition sale fairs...
- But we get to sell here. - That's right.
We went through hell to finish our game last night...
for everyone who's here today!
- President! - Shii!
Are you okay, President?!
You're burning up!
I can't go on. So I'm passing on...
the treasured items entrusted to me by my predecessor.
President!
Please take care, President.
I know.
She has the power to come down with a cold before something she wants to avoid.
During Middle School She has the power to come down with a cold before something she wants to avoid.
During Middle School
Make sure you're in this year's sports fest!
During Middle School
Even I...
During Middle School
What? You caught a cold again?!
Will the President be okay?
She's strong enough to make it home to rest.
Well, let's go back to the hall.
We have to set up our booth quickly!
Oh, right!
Exhibition Sale
Can you take out the set-up supplies from that package you got?
Okay!
Oh, so that's what she meant by "treasured items."
These are treasured items.
That belonged to the previous president.
Hello...
Good luck to you.
Oh, thanks! You too.
The "Self-published Disks Only" exhibition sale is officially open.
It's begun!
Please, no pushing or running.
Having people see my drawings is nerve-wracking, after all.
You just have to collect 300 yen if they want to buy a disk.
If they pay with a 1000-yen bill, I give them 700 in change.
Right!
They won't come right away.
You don't need change yet.
Everyone here has created a game or has come to buy one, right?
Yeah.
So many people... Oh!
Yumine!
Tama! So this is the event you mentioned?
Sorry, I can't stop by right now.
I have to get in line quickly for Temawari Sensei's new work!
See you later!
Everyone's drawings are awesome!
Bold artwork really draws your attention.
If people aren't interested in our disk...
is it because my drawings are...?
No, no way.
People create posters and showy exhibits, and
let people try out their game... There are ways to attract attention.
But what's really important...
is that we didn't do any marketing...
We didn't even mention it on the internet!
I expected this from an exhibition sale.
This is the first time we entered this event.
And you did your very best, didn't you, Honda?
Yes, but...
Here... Look at your dad's picture and cheer up.
I'm gonna go around and draw up some sales.
I'm sure there are people I know. So wait here and draw.
Seki was trying to be nice to me.
Hey, long time no see.
We produced a visual novel.
Awesome! Let's exchange disks.
Everyone's had my back since yesterday.
I have to thank them.
Oh, hello!
Is it okay for me to stay here and just draw?
Is it okay to just sit here?
Excuse me.
Hello?
Excuse me...
Oh, yes?
Someone stopped!
Are you the one who did the artwork for this?
Yes...
I'm...
sorry.
Everyone else's creations are really wonderful.
Mine is nothing like theirs...
I'll take one.
I really love drawings like this.
And, if you don't mind...
I'm back! I traded lots of disks...
Oh, Seki!
W-What does "can I get a sketch" mean?
She wants you to do a sketch right now.
Me? Draw in her sketchbook?
Yes.
Oh, only if you don't mind.
A-Are you sure you want me to draw?
Please...take ten of these...
Hey!
It doesn't have to be right now. I can come back later.
O-Okay, sure!
Thank you!
Honda, we sold another one!
People tend to browse around more in the afternoon, after all.
That lady just now in the business suit must work for a corporation.
I guess even people like her come to exhibition sales.
I know you're happy, but some kind of response would be nice.
Hello, I'll take one.
Yumine!
But first...
What?
I love the bunny ears, so I want some pics.
Don't move!
Don't hide your face!
No!
Come on!
Done!
But will she be happy with this?
Oh, how pretty!
You did such a detailed drawing. Thank you.
Is this really okay?
Yes! I'll treasure it.
In fact, can you autograph it?
What?! I've never even thought about autographs...
Okay then... How about a comment about what you're feeling?
Then...!
To Dad... I'm so happy right now!
"To Dad"?!
Thank you very much!
No, thank you!
Honda, turn this way.
Yes?
What's that for?!
Sorry, you looked so cute, I couldn't help it.
Please e-mail it to me too.
The "Self-published Disks Only" exhibition sale is now closed.
We sold thirteen copies today! That's great.
Actually, we traded nine. So we sold four copies.
Although one was to Fuda.
Oh, it's an email from Fujikawa.
She's heading over here now.
Oh yeah? Then she can help us break down.
Oh and...we'd better let Teru know how it went today.
Hi Teru, Lots of things happened, but the SNS Club is doing fine!
Oh, they seem to be having fun.
This business suit costume really hugs my hips.
But I'm glad I came today.
Everyone, including Kitty, are doing their best.
I think I'll be able to lend them a hand again.
Hi, Honda!
Fujikawa!
How did sales go?
Yes! We sold a few.
That's how it is the first time.
And get this!
Someone actually asked me for a sketch!
That's terrific, Honda! Did it turn out nicely?
Yes, although the face could have been a bit more balanced.
And where's the scenario writer?
Seki is...
Jan...!
Ken!
Po!
Rock-paper-scissors!
They're doing rock-paper-scissors for the post-event prizes.
I've never seen anyone so serious about rock-paper-scissors.
If I stuck paper four times in a row...
I would've won the limited goods I missed out on last year.
You're still upset about that?
You know, your fixation on anime goods is a bit weird.
I haven't been open about it lately,
but I admit I'm a real otaku.
To be honest, even this hair ornament is from an anime.
Oh, really?
You're right, the anime title is on the back.
But what a great event... It was so lively.
It made me want to publish my own novel.
There were so many great artists, I was in awe.
You should've come, Fujikawa.
After I sent the music to Murakami last night,
I slept for 17 hours straight and just got up.
That's too much sleep.
Oh, it's from Shii.
The President?
Hello?
Aya... How did the exhibition sale go...?
Are you okay, Shii?
I think so.
My temperature is 37.2 deg. C.
I was just overwhelmed by the crowd, that's all.
But if this does prove fatal...
or I can't leave the house, I don't want to be a burden on you...
So I wanted to apologize first.
Okay, okay. Just get some rest.
Take care.
Murakami wasn't here because...?
Yeah, she panicked this morning because the train station was so crowded.
37.2 is normal.
Never mind already. Let's talk about a wrap party!
But what about the President?
She'll be fine in a couple of days.
Sounds great. How about we come to your house this weekend, Seki?
My house?
Please, Iris.
Don't call me by my username.
And how long are you going to wear the bunny ears?
- My muscles are so sore. - Where?
With everyone's help, I made a lot of drawings.
And somehow, we finished creating a game.
I'm still a greenhorn at drawing with lots to learn,
but just maybe, lots of people will know about us one day.
A thought like that gives me a bit of a thrill.
The weekend came and we wrapped up at Seki's house.
Yumine was a special guest.
Who is...
the king?!
That's me? What do I do?
You're the perfect one, President!
Make a speech like a king.
Well, let me offer my greeting.
Thank you for coming today to mark the completion of the SNS...
Too goody goody!
But when I became president, I was so worried.
And thanks to Honda and all of you, we completed our game.
Yeah well, this is an emotional moment.
I hope, little by little, all kinds of people can play our games...
That's the kind of club I want us to be.
I'll keep doing my best.
So will I, from the sidelines.
By the way, where's Fujikawa?
Fujikawa said she just came up with a neat melody.
E...G#...A...G#...
We can forget her!
Who's the king?!
I am.
Okay, then...
Why don't we play the game you created?
I'd like tips on tackling the hard part.
Hey, great idea!
If I see my artwork now, I'd only find flaws...
It'd be kind of embarrassing to hear my own lines being read...
There was a bug in the code during that desperate rush...
I guess the nays have it.
Oh dear...
I'm the next king.
Oh yeah, I have something to say to Honda.
Me?
I'm sorry we made a newbie like you stay up all night and work so hard.
And, I hear you defended me.
Oh no...
We were all feeling cornered that time.
But doing my best with everyone was really fun.
You're such a good kid, Tama.
Hey, don't abuse your position, King!
Aw, come on!
I'm just showing a little tenderness.
Tama's...not like that!
You don't know anything about Tama!
But I know since I've watched her since grade school!
Tama is dominant!
If she were a boy character, she'd always be dominant!
Oh, and Fujikawa, you'd be the passive one.
Is it necessary to change into boys?
Seki, you agree, don't you?
W-Why ask me?!
It's just a hunch, but you fantasize like this too, right?
You know, BL and stuff...
Y-You think so?
Um...what do they mean by "dominant"?
I wonder...
calling a good girl like you "dominant"?
No, listen...
Even a character who looks like an angel has pent-up passion inside...
In a side story, she'd awaken to feelings of moe and...
Wait, what're you trying to make me say?!
Okay, I'm the king!
Forget this last subject!
Hey, Seki... Let's talk raunchy.
Won't talk! Won't write! It's forgotten.
Seriously? You want to forget?
What is it, Shii?
When you were in the drama club...
Teru read your story and liked it, so she suggested making a game.
That was what this club was built on.
Can you really take it so lightly?
Err, well...
And so...
Let's read aloud stories from the past.
The anthology from middle school.
Stop it!
I want to hear stories from your past.
Sure thing.
Fujikawa always looked angry in the beginning.
Until the ninth grade, she used a masculine pronoun for herself.
And you were always so nervous, Murakami.
That's right! In Home Econ in fifth grade...
We're not talking that far back in our past!
Seems like an insurrection, king.
We should change the subject.. to something more cheerful!
Oh, I know!
Let's talk love stories! I'll start.
I love my dad.
He praised the game we created.
Huh?
Tama, you just want to talk fondly about your dad.
I don't like talking about myself... It's sorta tactless.
It's too soon for me.
Fujikawa, I'll bet you have a story. From your DTM bunch.
Strange as it may seem, I don't.
I think I'm pretty good-looking.
Maybe, I'm too cute and no one wants to approach me. Not.
The drop at around 300 hertz...
Oh yeah, she's unapproachable. Composing with that scary expression.
I received a love letter once...
Seriously? That's the first time I heard it.
It was around second grade.
I gave it a lot of thought...
And I couldn't believe anyone would love me...
I thought maybe it was some mistake.
Or maybe it was a dare or penalty.
I was sweet-talked into showing up and taken off guard.
I have no idea why, but...
maybe my presence alone was unpleasant to him.
So I handed it to my teacher.
What should I do, Teacher?
Are you okay? Did something bad happen to you?!
You're so negative! And the way you dealt with it was harsh!
After this and that, the party broke up.
I wonder if they'll tell me about Teru who formed this club?
I think that's up to you, Tama.
Oh, that's right. Seki said those items belonged to Teru.
Huh? What is it?
Heh heh... I'm the king.
Hey, that thing never looks good on you.
I'm aware of that.
You're taking it off?
The former president gave it all to you, right?
The fact that you kept it all this time...
means that you treasure it too, right?
It's our secret.
It looks best on you, Honda. The bunny ears.
So you showed your dad the game you created?
Yup... It's something I accomplished with the club, after all.
The Magic of Stella...
Huh? Did you say something?
No, it's nothing.
How nice...
My family isn't that open-minded about sub-genres like this.
One time, I was told to get rid of my manga and we had a huge fight.
I stood my ground, telling them that it didn't affect my grades.
In the end, my parents gave in and now, they tolerate it.
Then if that happens to me, I'll convince Dad with lots of old men drawings.
Seriously, Tama? That's what you'd do?
Oh sorry, Yumine. I have to stop at the stationary shop.
I'll tag along.
But it might take time and you have a curfew, right?
Okay then, let's part here.
- See you! - Yes, see you.
A club that creates its own games.
It seems hectic with lots of work and last-minute spurts...
But Tama has a glowing smile and I think that's wonderful.
I'll take this.
That I will love you forever.
- I love you! - I have to sort it out!
- Really? - A child?
Thanks for making a fool of me that time!
First Memory