Special Event

Iroha
Mito-chan, would you like to stop by Akiba on the way home today? Since the performance is over, let's go have some fun!

Mito
Ah... but, just earlier... I got a message from Kaname-san.

Mito
Um... Today... anyone who can make it should gather at Denki, she said. For a meeting about... the next event... she said.

Iroha
Wha!?

Iroha
It's true!

Iroha
That was close... I wonder what kind of event it is? Not a performance...?

Mito
Well... even though she called it a meeting... it seems casual. I think it will end early today.

Mito
Let's go... to Akiba. I was just thinking about buying... the new "ShinkuTsu" merchandise.

Iroha
The new acrylic key chains have special artwork!

Iroha
Oh, we should leave soon or we'll be late. Let's go!

Iroha
Good morninggg!

Mito
Good...morning!

Tsubomi
Morning. So you two came as well.

Kamira
Hey there, you two~.

Towa
Mornin'...

Towa
yawn ...Sleepy.

Machiko
Everyone's here now, so let's start.

Machiko
Sorry for calling you all in during your time off after the performance. The reason I've gathered everyone is-

Machiko
Kaname, could you hand out those flyers?

Kaname
Yes, Boss.

Towa
What's this...Akiba Costume Fest?

Iroha
Come to think of it, it's Halloween at the end of this month.

Machiko
Yes. The reason I called everyone here is because I've decided we'll participate in this event.

Machiko
There's going to be a cosplay contest as one of the attractions. It's sudden, but I've entered Gekidan Denki.

Kamira
Halloween cosplay competition...sounds fun! Perfect for Denki, right?

Machiko
Doesn't it?

Machiko
If we place high, we'll make the online news. Gekidan Denki's recognition isn't that high, so this is a good opportunity.

Machiko
However, there aren't many days until the event. So I want to decide on the participants quickly and make a plan.

Machiko
We haven't decided what work we'll be entering with yet. We'll cover the costs, so feel free to participate.

Machiko
All Denki members are probably more used to this kind of thing than we are. If possible, I'd appreciate it if you could take the lead.

Troupe Member A
I have experience with events, but a contest...

Troupe Member B
Sounds kind of fun, doesn't it?

Mito
Cosplaying with everyone from Denki...huh.

Mito
Outside of the stage, it feels...kind of special.

Mito
...Competing makes me a bit hesitant, though.

Iroha
...

Kaname
Are there any volunteers? I'll be accepting applications until tomorrow, so those who are still thinking about it should consider it.

Iroha
-Yes, yes!

Mito
!

Iroha
I want to do it! I have an idea!

Kaname
An idea?

Kaname
Sorry for keeping you.

Iroha
Not at all!

Machiko
So, Iroha, can you tell us your plan? I hear you have a work you want to recreate.

Iroha
Yes. It's not a currently trending anime, but it's known even now...as a masterpiece.

Machiko
Ah, we don't need to aim for trends. What's emphasized in the evaluation criteria is accuracy of recreation.

Iroha
I already have cosplay experience with that work.

Machiko
That's good. We want to entrust this to someone with enthusiasm. Let's hear the details.

Machiko
...I see. You've even anticipated who will participate. To think you already have such a clear image...

Machiko
I understand your proposal pretty well. Naturally we'd like to aim for first place, but how confident are you?

Iroha
...

Iroha
Honestly, I don't know if we'll win or lose.

Iroha
But I am certain! With these members, we should definitely be able to create the best recreation of the original!

Machiko
The best recreation of the original, huh.

Machiko
...Heh, alright. I'll believe in your passion and leave this matter to you.

Iroha
Really...!?

Machiko
We'll provide as much support as possible. Give it your all, okay?

Iroha
Th-thank you very much! I'll do my absolute best!