Volume 1 Chapter 74 I Went To Bl-Only Doujin Event, And It Was Surprisingly Interesting
First, I decided to spend my afternoons and evenings studying during Golden Week. With Fumi-chan's help, I understood the textbooks up to the April and May exams. It's good to know that I didn't just memorize, but truly understood the material.
But honestly, I still have a long way to go to catch up with Fumi-chan. Besides...
"I wonder what your mother thinks of me?"
Parents might worry about the difference in school rankings, even if we don't mind.
"Well, you were unreliable in kindergarten, but I'm told that you've become much more reliable."
Unexpectedly high praise?
"Huh? Really? I thought she might say something like, 'You shouldn't date boys who go to schools with such low rankings.'"
"The school's deviation score might be 61, which is lower than here, but it's a competitive school with the second highest entrance exam ratio in Chiba Prefecture, you know?"
"That's true, many students are applying for admission. It's quite famous for its music course, being the only public high school in Chiba Prefecture with one. They have activities like the wind ensemble, orchestra, and choir. That's why the music and cultural clubs have a higher status in the school compared to the sports clubs. It's kind of mysterious, right?"
Interestingly, the sports clubs don't have many achievements, except for things like archery, while the music and cultural clubs have achieved a variety of results.
In the first place, if people want to go to the national level through athletic club activities, Kenbune Funabashi City is nearby, so they'll probably go there.
"I find that quite impressive, though."
"Well, there are many students who were accepted here as a backup plan after not getting into schools with slightly higher deviation scores. That's probably why there are surprisingly many calm students."
On the other hand, it also means that there are quite a few people who are self-deprecating.
"I think the school Atchan goes to is actually not bad. If the score was lower by 10 points, then maybe it would be different."
"Oh, I understand. In that case, it might be a bit easier."
"Wait, what?"
"I mean, when I'm with Fumi-chan, it's important for your family to understand and accept me, right?"
"Hmm, well, I think that's perfectly fine. It seems like my mom and auntie have been getting along well too."
"Anyway, I won't relax and will focus on studying first."
"Yeah, that's a good idea."
"But I'm sorry for tomorrow. I have an event in Odaiba."
"That's okay, right? It's important to concentrate on studying, but it's also important to take breaks."
"By the way, when is Fumi-chan's birthday?"
"My birthday is on August 10th, did you forget? Atchan's birthday is on October 10th, two months after mine, right?"
"Huh?! You remembered my birthday?"
"Yeah, October 10th is a date that once you remember, you don't forget."
"Sure, it does catch your attention a bit when it's the same number again. But I'm happy it's not right on my birthday."
"Why is that?"
"It's just better to have some flexibility to buy birthday presents, you know?"
"Hmm... I kind of understand that."
After Fumi-chan left, I had a meeting with Kashiyama-san to talk about tomorrow's plans.
"So, where and what time should we meet tomorrow?"
"How about meeting at the ticket gate near Nishi Funabashi Station at 6 o'clock?"
"Sounds good. We can discuss the details on the train tomorrow then."
After that, even though it was Sunday morning, I woke up at 5 o'clock and went to Nishi Funabashi Station.
And Kashiyama-san was already there.
"Hey, good morning!"
She was dressed up in a fancy outfit that looked like we were going on a date, but how many guys would actually realize that she was about to attend a BL-only event in her feminine light blue dress?
Well, it's obvious that this is a special outfit for an event, with comfortable flat shoes and hair tied up in a bun.
I'm also wearing a new outfit that Yayoi-chan helped me choose.
"Good morning. Sorry for making you wait. You're here early, Kashiyama-san."
"Hehe, I'm just really excited for the event, so I left home early."
"Well, I had a feeling you would be like that."
"But seriously, you put a lot of effort into your outfit today. Were you really looking forward to our date that much?"
Kashiyama-san playfully asks with a laugh.
"Hey, I don't want to be embarrassed being seen with someone who would make people say that. So, I made sure to tidy up my appearance to some extent."
"It's good that you pay attention to those things."
"Don't you think so?"
Laughing, we got on the Keiyo Line headed towards Tokyo, transferred to the Rinkai Line at Shin-Kiba station, and got off at Kokusai Tenjijo Station.
Many women with carts full of luggage got off the train. They seemed to be going to the same place.
"It's more crowded than I expected."
"Well, compared to the big events in summer and winter, it's still not as bad."
We walked down the escalator and were carried along with the crowd towards the Big Sight building.
"With so many people, you might not be able to buy the books you want."
When I said that, Kashiyama-san looked serious.
"Yeah, that's why I need to ask you a serious favor, Hata-kun."
"I can kind of guess, but what is it?"
As I asked, Kashiyama-san pulled out a piece of paper. It had a map of the event and the titles of the books she wanted to buy.
"There are a lot of books I want to buy, so I thought we could divide and conquer. I'll give you the money you need."
"Ah, well, yeah, that's fine."
I had a feeling something like this would happen.
Kashiyama-san handed me a heavy purse full of coins, making a clinking sound.
"Please use these 500 yen coins and 100 yen coins in addition to the 1000 yen bill. This tote bag is for putting books in."
"Oh, wow, you're all prepared."
"Of course. I worked hard at my part-time job to resolve the financial shortage for this day, and I gathered all the necessary information online."
While doing such things, we arrived at a triangular building.
And it was just the opening time of the venue.
"Then, please."
With that, Kashiyama-san started running with a cart in tow.
The surrounding women also started running.
"Technically running is prohibited here..."
Even at department store sales, women tend to have an intense aura, so maybe it's just how things are.
Even though when looking around, I see only women, there doesn't seem to be much of an otaku vibe.
It's hard to say how the sight of a man mixed among the women pulling a cart and looking at circle layouts and papers with doujin titles written on them is perceived...
Now, I go to the hall, and there are many tables with doujin books on them.
"I think it's good to buy from here first, starting from the closest place."
Kashiyama-san wants to buy things from famous groups like shutters and walls from the circle herself.
So, I think she should have a lot of money, and I walk to the person selling things on the other side of the table.
"Um, please give me the new book for all ages."
"Yes. The new book costs 1,000 yen."
"Okay then."
I give her a 1,000 yen bill.
"Here is exactly 1,000 yen. Thank you very much."
The person selling things says goodbye with a big smile.
I keep buying things like this, and all the women selling things are beautiful or cute.
Well, they might be proud and have dignity as women, but maybe there are more cute female fans recently.
There's also the possibility of using makeup.
And while I was shopping, the seller asked me,
"Although this is an all-ages version, it's BL, is that okay with you? Or are you a fan of gun love?"
"Oh, I understand that aspect, so it's fine. Actually, I'm just running an errand."
"Oh, are you helping your girlfriend with her shopping?"
"Well, she... might not be my girlfriend."
"Oh, I see. It's nice though, to have someone who understands BL and helps you buy books, especially if they're cool. I want someone like that too."
"Oh, no, it's not like that with her..."
"Usually, a boy wouldn't help someone buy BL doujinshi just because they're a friend who happens to be a girl."
She said that and giggled.
"Hmm, yes. That's true."
I could only smile wryly and say that.
Well, in that sense, I understand that it's not normal.
And so, I finished buying the doujinshi on the list.
[I'm done here, but how about you?]
[Alright, I've finished too.]
[Okay, let's meet in front of the store.]
[Roger.]
With that, I walked towards the front of the store, where Kashiyama-san was smiling brightly.
I gave her the tote bag containing the doujinshi.
"Here you go. I think I managed to buy everything that was listed."
Kashiyama-san accepted it with an even bigger smile and placed it in the cart.
"Well, we got a great selection. I'm really grateful for your help. I would have definitely missed out if I was alone."
"Yeah, the popular circles' works tend to sell out quickly."
"Yes, there are even people who resell them, so it's even more difficult to get hold of the works from popular circles."
"Oh, I see. So there are people like that."
"Yes, exactly."
It seemed that the circle I purchased from wasn't as popular, so there weren't any such people.
"Shall we head back then?"
"Yes, let's do that. Once I'm home, I'll start reading immediately."
Kashiyama-san seemed really excited about it.
She worked a lot during the entire week for this, so I think she must be very happy with what she achieved.
Even with everything that happened, I also had a good time, and I believe it was a valuable experience.
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