How to raise a random guy's wife

"Simply put..." Kobayashi Sora explained.

Kato Megumi speculated, "Priority pass?"

That's exactly what I mean.

We entered the venue smoothly, where preparations were still underway. People were busy hanging up posters, setting up signs, and surrounding the area.

Kobayashi Sora led Kato Megumi to a club, exchanged a few words, and the people who had been waiting there dispersed.

"They went on a shopping spree, didn't they?" Kato Megumi asked curiously.

"There are professional shoppers like this. They can buy the notebooks they need in the shortest time using the fastest and most convenient routes. These people are my old partners. We've been working together since I used to make money by reselling."

"before?"

“Reselling is too unprofitable. I usually keep the notebooks I buy now and give them to people who need them.” Kobayashi Sora led Kato Megumi in another direction. “A favor is priceless.”

What if nobody needs it?

"Then let it become something that people need."

"Huh?" Kato Megumi vaguely understood something, and her gaze shifted to a figure behind a long row of tables.

Well... because it's very big.

Puff puff.

"Hey, little sister going out to sea~" Kobayashi Sora greeted her kindly.

"What are you doing here?" When Hashima Iekai heard the call, he was initially happy, but when he saw that it was Kobayashi Sora, his expression immediately changed.

"I'm your brother's good friend, of course I had to come and support you," Kobayashi Sora smiled. "Isn't Iori here?"

"My brother is busy... You came so early, you must be doing 'that' again!"

"Your description is too vague," Kobayashi Sora said, spreading her hands. "There are many ways that could be described as 'that.'"

That person is wicked.

Go out to sea from Po Island and stare with your eyes.

"Going out to sea," Kato Megumi peeked out from behind Kobayashi Sora, "After I got back, I played 'Little Romantic Comedy'."

"Really?" Boshima's eyes lit up. "The third generation?"

"It's from the first generation."

"Wow, that's amazing... Actually, I've never played the first game... By the time I got hooked, it was too late to buy a console that could run it." Hashima Izumi said enviously. "Um... Kamo-senpai?"

"My name is Kato Megumi."

"Oh my god! I've been waiting for a remake for the new console... Wow, Hui-senpai, whose ending did you get?"

"Ah... um... what's his name again?"

"Airal? Serbis? Gias? Or Lord Sinfnu?"

"Huh, uh...didn't you say you've never played this before?"

"I've done my research, but..."

"Um..." Kato Megumi reminded her, "aren't you going to prepare first?"

"Ah! I almost forgot!" Bo Island realized belatedly after setting sail. She had been preparing for it, but she forgot about it while chatting.

"Let me help." Kato Megumi reached out and helped Hashima spread the tablecloth on the long table.

Kobayashi Sora wouldn't stand idly by, so she unpacked the cardboard box and placed the notebooks inside on the table.

For the boat trip to Po Island, write down the price of "500 yen per book" on a piece of printed paper, put it in the notebook, and you're all set.

"Alright, all ready!" Hashima Izumi announced energetically, then looked at Kobayashi Sora, "Thank you for coming, Kobayashi-senpai, since your girlfriend is so nice."

Kobayashi Sora experienced the joy of Kasumigaoka Utaha teasing Eriri, saying, "Call me brother."

"Impossible!" Hashima approached Kato Megumi. "You two are together, yet the difference between you is truly vast."

Kato Megumi opened her mouth.

Well... it seems there's no one who can refute that.

Can Chapter 177 be the same?

“It’s not that bad yet…” Kato Megumi corrected gently, “so some differences are normal.”

“Now that I’m opening for business,” Kobayashi Sora said, taking out the change she had prepared. “Sell me three books first.”

"Huh?" Boshima looked at him in surprise. "Do you like it?"

"I haven't looked at them yet, but as usual, I'll buy three first." Kobayashi Sora reached for the books. "If I like them, I'll keep them and wait for the price to go up. If I don't like them, I'll keep them to make fun of you."

"Not for sale!" Bo Island refused angrily, but then felt uneasy, "At least I need to see it first."

Kobayashi Sora rolled her eyes, just in time to see Aki Tomoya approaching. "Yo, Tomoya, long time no see."

Before Aki Tomoya could answer, Hashima Izumi cheered, "You're here, senpai!"

Kobayashi Sora sighed, "This discrimination is too obvious."

"Hmm..." Kato Megumi tilted her head, "Want to be treated specially?"

Kobayashi Sora raised an eyebrow. "Will there be?"

"Don't look at me..."

"Then I don't want to."

They were having a lively conversation on one side and a pleasant chat on the other.

Aki Tomoya waved to Kobayashi Sora, then smiled at Hashima Sai, "After all, I've received the ticket, so I'm a member of the club now. Of course I have to come for such an important moment."

He looked at the stall and said, "I was going to help you set it up, but it's already ready."

"It was thanks to the help of Senior Sister Hui and Senior Brother Kobayashi," said Hashima Izumi with a big smile. "I'm so happy that Senior Brother could come!"

"In that case, I'll help sell the notebooks."

"Ah~~ No need to worry about that, I can manage on my own." Hashima Izumi looked a little embarrassed. "After all, the most copies I've ever sold was fifty when 'Little Fantasy 3' was first released."

Kobayashi Sora glanced through the notebook, quickly estimating the number: "More than fifty this time, right?"

“This time I printed a hundred copies…” Poshima Izumi replied, “because the printing cost of fifty and a hundred copies is not much different, so I couldn’t resist printing them.”

This is the gap.

Kobayashi Sora's eyelids drooped slightly.

No wonder Iori Hashima said something like, "After all, going to sea is in this circle, and it has nothing to do with me."

Although he wasn't fully involved, Kobayashi Sora knew roughly the print run for this RER event.

Even the lowest is ten times that here.

There's also the worry of not having enough to sell.

But Bo Island only printed this much, and they still have to worry about not being able to sell it all.

In fact, 90% of the groups that participate in doujinshi conventions are of the type that focus on participation.

There are always quite a few people who come with boxes, sit quietly all day, and leave with boxes.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the situation for boats off Po Island today is unlikely to be much better.

Kobayashi Sora quickly flipped through a few pages. Putting aside the fact that the cover was completely blank with only her name on it, the drawing had turned into a pencil sketch halfway through. If it were Eriri, she would never have done such a thing.

Just as Kobayashi Sora had guessed, it was clear that the painting of the voyage from Hashima Island was not completed before it was sent to the printer, and could only be done to this extent.

If Iori Hashima helps, not to mention the booth, Hashima's boat trip will definitely have more time to prepare. After all, the larger the print run, the later the deadline. Super popular groups can even send out prints with only a week left before the event.

However, Kobayashi Sora could understand Hashima Iori's thoughts.

Compared to the sadness of being ignored at a doujinshi convention, the difficulties encountered when you actually participate in it are even more devastating.

Instead of trying to force growth with one's own energy, it would be better to let Boshima realize the limits of his abilities, know when to back down, and treat doujinshi as a simple hobby.

“We sold fifty copies last time,” Kato Megumi guessed. “We’ll definitely sell more this time, right?”

“This…” A somewhat subtle expression appeared on the face of the man from the island of Bo.

The last time we were able to sell fifty copies was thanks to the popularity of "Little Fantasy 3" when it was first released.

“No matter how much,” Kobayashi Sora put away the three books and handed the money to Hashima Sailing, “we’ve already made a good start.”

"Um... thank you, Kobayashi-senpai." Having received payment for the trip to Hashima Island, he expressed his gratitude, his eyes shining. "However, there's something more important than sales figures!"

Kato Megumi asked, puzzled, "Huh?"

Bo Island was excited as she went out to sea, saying, "Because people who come to my stall chat with me for a long time! That makes me very happy."

Kobayashi Sora raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"

"Little Fantasy has so many passionate fans! They're all people who can't hold back their thoughts, and once they come to the booth, they can talk for thirty minutes straight without stopping." Hashima Izumi excitedly waved her little fist. "Moreover, when you're chatting, other people will suddenly join in, and the clubs on both sides will chime in, and the area around the booth will completely turn into a tea party... There's no time to sell books at all, hahaha."

Aki Tomoya murmured, "Those things... made you so happy."

Bo Island nodded vigorously, "Yes! Just like I said, those people come to the booth at every event, and I recognize almost every one of their faces!"

Aki Tomoya looked at his happy junior, then turned to Kobayashi Sora, "Look at her!"

This is the true spirit of fan fiction.

Like-minded people gather together to express their love for the works and have a good chat.

Sales figures are completely unimportant.

Aki Tomoya was happy for Hashima Iori, who, unlike his older brother, had grown up to be an upright otaku.

Kobayashi Sora didn't bother with him. She was an enthusiast of going out to sea in Hashima, while he was a professional. How could they be the same?

“However,” Aki Tomoya had no intention of arguing with Kobayashi Sora here, “there’s no point in me coming here.”

Bo Island stared at him with teary eyes, "No way! Senior isn't useless!"

"Huh?" Aki Tomoya exclaimed in confusion.

Hesitantly, "Because of Senpai... Senpai Tomoya is special to me..."