Summer Comiket
Tactics
Manual
What is this?
If you're into Akiba culture, you're definitely going to Summer Comiket, right?
I made this especially for you!
Don't jump to conclusions and classify me as a fanatic.
Sleep early the day before and take the first train!!
Although you may be nervous and can't fall sleep, you should force yourself to sleep!
Summer is hot!! Be sure you have enough energy to wander in the venue, and make sure you make it to the very first train or you will regret it!
The first train? That's a big much, isn't it?
Besides, what is Summer Comiket all about, anyway?
Simply put, it's a sales convention for doujinshi.
Anime and gaming fans with similar tastes gather together,
form a circle,
publish their own doujinshi,
and then sell them to each other.
Also, they may sell self-published CD's and games, or even cosplay.
If I must say, it's the most important summer festival for us otaku!
Festival...
Either way, here's some advice:
Don't you dare underestimate Summer Comiket!
Tomorrow?
Yeah, I'm going to the pool with Mai. How about it, Yuuto?
Well, tomorrow is a little...
Sorry, but I have plans.
I see, it cant be helped then.
I'll ask you another time.
Sorry.
It's fine. Well, see you later!
Tomorrow, huh?
It takes place in the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, what they usually call the Big Sight.
The doors will open at 10,
but let's give ourselves some time and meet an hour earlier at 9.
Makes sense. That way they won't sell out like last time in Akihabara.
So, what are you going to buy this time?
I'm going to buy a book from the circle Cat Bus Stop.
Their drawings are really cute.
That's why I'm really looking forward to it.
Summer Comiket
Tactics
Manual
Summer Comiket Guide
Seriously...
You're just exaggerating, Nobunaga.
「It’s... Summer Comiket」
Why is it so crowded? It's not even holiday season!
Is everyone getting off at this station?!
Yuuto-san!
Haruka?!
W-Wait, what?
Why can't I go straight to the ticket booth?!
Yuuto-san?
What's going on...?
I-I'm not sure.
Everyone is heading towards Big Sight though.
In other words, could it be that...
This whole crowd of people is heading to Summer Comiket?
N-No way...
The doors open at 10, right?
When did the guys in the front line up?
"Sleep early the night before and take the first train!!"
Don't you dare underestimate Summer Comiket!
I underestimated it...
What should we do? We might not be able to buy the books from Cat Bus Stop.
In that case, we should make a dash for the entrance once it opens up.
Oh, you can't do that, Yuuto-san.
You're forbidden from running in the venue.
Really?
Yes.
I did some research, and found that there's a lot of prohibitions.
We aren't allowed to line up overnight or bring anything that can be used as a weapon.
It's only because of everyone following the rules that such a large event like this can continue.
I see...
Come to think of it, everyone is lining up orderly.
What's with the noise?
We can hear the footsteps of the people in the front even from here...
It might have been a very bad idea for us to come here...
W-We finally made it in...
Yeah...
So, what should we do now?
I think we should buy Cat Bus Stop's books first.
Last time, we failed because we decided to leave the best for last.
So we should get it out of the way first this time!
We were just climbing up the stairs, so why are we going down again?
I-I'm sorry.
N-No, it's my fault. I apologize.
Sorry!
I-I'm sorry!
N-No! That was my fault!
I-I'm really sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going!
W-Well then, let's keep moving.
Um... H-Haruka...
Yes, what is it?
Here.
Hand?
No, not like that!
Again?
Woof!
I'm not asking you to be a dog...
Well...
If we walk by ourselves, we could lose each other.
Consider it a precaution.
I-It doesn't mean anything.
Well, it's only so that we won't lose each other.
O-Okay...
P-Please...
Y-Yeah...
Y-Your hand is so big, Yuuto-san...
Please take a look!
Here are new books from Maiden's Tears! Please take a look!
S-So this is what Summer Comiket is like...
It's just like a festival.
It's wonderful!
It's a Clusmy Girl Aki-chan fan book!
H-Haruka?!
It's wonderful! This Aki-chan is so cute!
Could that be Late Night Demon Pillow-chan?!
Over there is Magical Dinner Princess Charlotte!
And even Oujo-sama Express!
W-What should I do?! Do I even have enough money?
H-Hey Haruka, what about Cat Bus Stop?
O-Oh yeah.
Sign: Cat Bus Stop
New books from Cat Bus Stop!
We made it! They still have books left!
Doodler's Song
E-Excuse me, I would like to b—
I'm sorry. Please line up over there if you are a paying customer.
W-We need to wait in line again?
Sign: End of line for Cat Bus Stop
Looks like this will take some time.
I wonder if I'll be able to buy one.
You know, there are a lot of other circles. Why must you buy a book from Cat Bus Stop?
Well, it's because I love the works of the circle's illustrator!
I saw his illustrations in a magazine before,
and I immediately became a fan!
That's why I absolutely want one!
I see.
I-It's finally our turn!
That took us so long.
Yes, I agree.
Now to buy the book...
Excuse me!
I'm sorry, but the customer just now bought the very last copy of our new title.
W-What do you mean?
Well, in other words...
We're sold out.
New title is sold out!!
We apologize
Cat Bus Stop
New title is sold out!!
We apologize
Cat Bus Stop
New title is sold out!!
We apologize
Haruka?
I-Isn't there any more?
Besides, he cut in line!
That last guy with the bandana!
Still, we don't have any more.
Think of something! Please!
But...
It's okay, Yuuto-san.
But...
It's really unfortunate.
But you will become the bad guy here if you continue, Yuuto-san.
It's fine.
I'm satisfied just by knowing how you feel.
I'm sorry.
Hey, you two there.
Hold on.
Yes, you two.
Is something the matter?
Yes, I'm giving this to you two.
T-This is the new book from Cat Bus Stop!
I saw the whole thing.
Doodler's Song
What a disaster...
All of us are responsible for protecting the world-famous otaku culture.
And, what about this book?
I bought this one.
I am giving it to you.
B-But...
It's fine.
Just keep this a secret from the media, though.
Bye now.
He seems like a nice person, but have I met him somewhere before?
I don't know who you are, but thank you very much!
Well done, Nanami-san.
Note: Divine Punishment I cut in line...
That was a huge success.
Speaking of, who exactly are you impersonating?
It's a secret!
Next, let's take a look at that circle, shall we?
Wow... The drawings are so cute.
This is pretty nice.
I want to draw my own doujinshi as well.
I have the feeling that I would develop faster if I could make books and share them with everyone.
What do you think?
W-Well, eventually...
Oh? Who's that over there?
This voice is...!
It really is Yuuto!
I knew you would come.
So you've finally awakened!
No, actually...
Come on, don't be shy.
With this, Yuuto has finally made his debut in Comiket too.
I'm touched!
Hey, did you buy anything?
No, not yet...
I see.
Still, just looking around in Comiket is fun too!
It's heartwarming!
It's as if the buyers and sellers have become a single entity!
A single entity, huh?
Welcome! Here are our new books!
Whoa! That's nice!
Yeah.
Am I right?
It's only because everyone is so enthusiastic that Comiket is such a success.
That aside, is it okay for you to talk to me here?
Oh, yeah! I still have books to buy!
There's this one book by Man's Juice.
They had a really famous animator help out with the work this time!
It feels like it could be a really great book!
Besides...
I-I got it! Just go already!
I'll see you later then, Yuuto.
Tell Nogizaka-san I said hello, too!
Nogizaka-san...?
Haruka, did you see anything you liked?
Yes. There was a Horo-chan book and a Hecate-tan stationery set.
What about that?
Inukami!
What's the matter?!
H-Haruka, calm down! Hang on!
Haruka, hang on!
Hey, Haruka?
Are you okay?
Yuuto-san...
I-I'm sorry.
I don't remember what I was doing.
W-What was I trying to do again?
W-Well...
A-Are we lining up again?
There's a lot of people here too.
West Hall 4 is the commercial booth area.
This is where publishers and game companies exhibit,
and sell items, such as limited goods.
Since you can only purchase them here, several people are lining up.
I see...
Hang on!
I-I'm sorry.
Are you okay?
Thank you.
I feel much better now.
Thank goodness.
Huh? What are they doing there?
Is it a photo shoot?
That's a cosplay of Suzumari Mia-chan from Hanikami Triangle!
Oh, that's Useless Girl Megu-chan over there!
And that's Tsubasa-chan from Ojou-sama Express!
Y-You sure do know a lot.
U-Um... Do you mind if I go over and take a look?
Sure, but don't don't push yourself too hard.
Yes, thank you.
I'll be back!
Excuse me.
Look over here please!
That's cute! Is that a cosplay from Nocturne Girls Academy?
Excuse me, could I take a picture?
You over there, miss.
Nice...
U-Um...
Could it be your first time cosplaying?
Did you make those clothes yourself?
It's fine. It'll all be over soon enough.
Look over here!
C-Could you squat down just a little more?
T-That bothers me...
Hey, what's your name?
It's fine even if it's your cosplay name.
Could you tell me your email address so I can send you the pictures later?
N-Nice...
Those bastards!
Move it!
Haruka?
Yuuto-san!
Haruka!
W-What's wrong with you? We're only taking pictures!
Don't get in our way!
Can't you tell that she doesn't want you to?
Let's go, Haruka!
All right, enough already.
Stop playing hero in front of the girls.
Disappear! Disappear!
You bastards...
Pipiru Piru Piru Pipiru Pi~
A chainsaw that could slash everything, Penbutsumaru!
Well, that's against the rules ~ de arimasu.
Here's your punishment!
Dangerous items are prohibited!
This is bad!
Retreat! Retreat!
Wait!
Was that supposed to be a cosplay attempt?
T-Thank you very much.
You saved me again.
You're just like a hero, Yuuto-san.
I-It's not that big of a deal.
It's the same for the ride home too...
In the end, this is how it was the whole day.
But, it was fun.
I finally got to attend the long-anticipated Summer Comiket,
and was able to buy books that I wanted,
and so many other things, too.
But above all, what I enjoyed the most was being with Yuuto-san.
I-I'm sorry.
N-No.
I-It's okay.
Just like this.
Thanks for everything today, Yuuto-san.
Don't worry about, I had fun too.
See you later.
Oh?
What a coincidence, Onii-san.
Good evening.
Liars...
Where did you and Onee-chan go?
Did you two go on a lovey-dovey date?
Congratulations.
And...?
Just after coincidentally being at the Big Sight, what are the three of you doing here?
So you found out after all.
Well, there was something that bothered me.
Something that bothered you?
Onii-san, were you two followed by anyone that looked suspicious?
N-No not us, but like secret agents are really brawny men.
No, I didn't notice anything.
I see. That's great, then.
That's right, even he wouldn't go that far... but then again...
D-Don't worry about it, I was just talking to myself.
I'm back.
Hello, this is Ayase.
Onii-san?
Mika?
Bad news, Onii-san!
Onee-san is...! She's...!
Did something happen to Haruka?
What happened to her, Mika?!
Hold on.
Haruka?
Yuuto-san...
I...
I...!
Next Time
「...I Love You」
After visiting the long-anticipated Summer Comiket,
it was thought that Haruka-sama had arrived home safely...
But suddenly the strongest enemy attacks!
Be careful, Onee-chan!
But...
Oh, inside the sparkling Ayase residence,
The two of them will part in sadness...!
Next episode, Episode Seven,
"...I Love You!"
Inazuma Kick!