"Our Round Table" Second Half

All right, now that XX is taken care of, ServantFes is back on schedule.

Mind taking care of sales? I'm gonna go see what's happening around the con.

I'm gonna take a look at what the other clubs have donesee if there are any ideas worth stealing.

I suppose that leaves you, Lady Mash, and me to handle sales then, Master! Let's try to sell as many as we can!

Well good morning! Looks like I found me one amazing club!

I can't believe you noobs actually finished in time for your very first con... What good cinnamon rolls you are...

I doff my pirate chapeau to you fine people. Or at least I would if I hadn't come here today in my civvies.

Now then! A copy, my good sir, if you please!

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Not to worry! The genre doesn't matter to me! What matters is if the artist has VISION!

It can't be! What is a book like this doing here!? How could I let my guard down so egregiously this summer!?

S-Sir Gawain!? Wh-wh-what are you doing at ServantFes!?

I-I mean, I'm sorry! I'm so very sorry!

For what it's worth, this book is a work of fiction, and any resemblance to actual Servants is, um...coincidental?

I promise you, we never wanted to damage the Round Table's good name or reputation...!

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...Heh. Hahaha.

I do beg your pardon. I assure you I was not laughing in mockery, but delight.

Fujimaru, Mash, would you be so kind as to sell me a copy of your book?

Even at a glance, I can tell from our depictions that there is a great deal of truth about us in this book.

If it was your hands that brought it to life, so much the better. I would be delighted to read it.

Oh, but please don't tell the other knights that I was the first to purchase a copy. It would be rather embarrassing.

I have my uptight, no-nonsense image to think of, after all.

Hahahahaha! How did you ever come up with such a manga!? If I didn't know better, I would say you were trying to get me to laugh myself to death!

Not a whit of it makes sense, yet it all works wonderfully! Which one of you created this comedic masterpiece!?

W-well, this book was a collaborative effort, but I suppose I'm technically the creative director.

Heh, I see. I look forward to seeing what you come up with next.

If I might suggest, how about adding a new character?

It may be something of an old-fashioned tale, but what if a prince from the most distinguished family in the neighborhood, who lives in the mansion next door...

...ends up as a private tutor to the little Lion King, which leads to them developing a lovely romance

Aha, what a wonderful thing to discover... I knew lining up early was a good idea.

Sir Bedivere, might I trouble you for another loan? As you can see, I am but a hapless poet who ekes out a meager existence through fishing.

Sure thing. This makes two hundred and sixty-four thousand BB Bucks I've lent you to date. Don't worry, I'm keeping very close track.

Two copies if you would, milady.

Of course. Here you go, Sir Bedivere. I threw in a nice paper bag to carry them both, too.

You're too kind.

I wish I could buy copies for the rest of the knights, but apparently, bulk purchases are considered poor form at ServantFes.

So we'll just stick with copies for the two of us. Right, Tristan?

Indeed. I'm sure the other knights will find their way here in time. No doubt the first will be Gawa

My mistake. It seems there is another knight who discovered this booth long before us, though she appears to be reluctant to show herself...

Good grief. Who would think that a seasoned knight of France would still be so shy amongst her companions...

E-excuse me! Is this book about the Knights of the Round Table?

Th-then I'd like to buy a copy, please! H-how many thousands of BB Bucks is it for one...?

Oh, it's not nearly that expensive. Just fifty Gil Bucks.

I-I see! That's wonderful! Then I'll gladly take a copy! Best of luck to you today!

Oh man... There's another new Round Table book here... And it looks pretty extreme...

Hang on... Sir Kay and King Pellinore are a couple in this!? There must be some kind of mistake! This is repugnant! Could I have a copy please!?

Huh? There's an age restriction on this? I have to show ID? H-how dare you! I'm just as grown-up as anyone here...!

Phew. I didn't even notice it was already afternoon. Thirty more minutes until ServantFes comes to an end...

We still have ten copies left over, but the reception has been better than I ever hoped. I'm so glad.

Now we just have to wait for the others to get back... Huh?

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O-oh, hello. I just happened to be passing by, completely coincidentally, of course. Though I do actually have something to ask you...

...Have you, um, been enjoying this summer?

Absolutely. Between the sightseeing and the doujin, it's been a very busy seven days.

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Yes. It's been a wonderful time. Would you like to take a look at our book while you're here?

It's more about daily life, rather than any particular conflict.

...I see. Well, since our paths happened to cross like this and all, I think I will take a copy. Or ten.

Thank you. I'm glad I found this book. We tried forming our own club, to little avail...but now, I'll be able to end this trip with some fond memories.

I'm so grateful to the Servant who made this Singularity for providing me with that opportunity!

We did it, Senpai! He just bought most of our last remaining stock!

Of course, we didn't have enough copies printed to take first place even if we sold them all...

...but I'm still so happy that so many people liked our book. It makes all the hard work we did well worth it!

Indeed. I'm especially grateful to Lancelot. He helped us out a lot right at the end.

Huh? Lancelot was here? Did he show up while I was off buying supplies...?

I'm sorry I wasn't able to say hello to him, but I'm glad he at least stopped by.

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