The Celestial Path Where Water and Sky Merge to Become Daylight, Conclusion

Wow... So this is what ServantFes is really like!

...

(Goodness. I've never seen Omichi smile so radiantly before.)

Is it that surprising?

It doesn't seem all that different from the other big events that have been held at Chaldea.

Oh, right. You usually have to share your Spirit Origin with Bakin, don't you? I guess that would make a difference.

...Oh! I'm sorry. I nearly forgot myself for a moment.

I have to thank you two again for agreeing to help run our booth today.

No problem. Let's do this thing.

Oh yes! I can't wait to get started! Ooh, we've already got a customer!

Three copies each of all your new books, kudaplease!

Osakabehime! Thank you so much for your support♪

I'll take a copy each, too. Hmm. Not doing Tentacle Iron Bar this year, huh?

So, where're the artists? Out doing meet and greets with other clubs?

Oh, no, I'm sorry. We're the only ones here today.

PopsI mean, our club leader, Kyokutei Bakin, and our head artist, Oei, are staying at the hotel to recuperate.

They were working hard to polish everything right up to the last minute, so...

I'm impressed you managed to find a place that was willing and able to press DVDs for you at the eleventh hour.

Oh, yes. Our video editor, Super Bunyan, practically melted into her bed when she was done, too.

Yeah, sounds about right. This stuff can kill you if you're not careful. Or at least, it can if you're not a Servant.

So wait. If your producer's out of commission, doesn't that mean you could do whatever you want? (Devious light bulb)

You can't neglect your self-care! And put that light bulb out right now, Alter!

One more step in that direction and it'll be all-out war!

Tch. Yeah, yeah, I know.

Good. Okay, I'm gonna go now!

Wuff!?

I almost forgot! Here, these are for the club! Byenaraaa!

Oh, thank you. That's very kind ofAh.

She ran off just shy of a full sprint. I think she must be moving at least three times as fast.

Isn't it obvious? She's really in her element here. Anyway, I think I'm gonna go look arouHm?

Is this Hokusai's club?

Good day, Siegfried! Yes, it is. But if you're looking for Oei, I'm afraid she's not here today.

But we do have a new video full of her art and costume designs.

Then I'll take a copy of that.

And please, give her my regards. Tell her I look forward to experiencing her latest work.

We will! I'm sure she'll be very happy to hear that!

Hehehe. You know, this cosplay photo collection is a great value too.

Thank you, but I'll pass on that. I'm afraid looking at beautiful women is not exactly a leisure activity for me.

Ouch... That really hurts, saying that to my face.

Wait. Was that a compliment?

Come on, Ex, cheer up! The event's only just begun!

Actually, this photo collection is a little unusual in that it focuses more on Japanese sweets.

However, it still has something for everyone. Cute idols, fun confectionery facts, and a kind of mature elegance one simply doesn't often see.

It really is full of surprises. Even Oei gave it her official stamp of approval.

Might I suggest picking up a copy as a conversation piece?

I see... In that case, I think I will buy one.

Perhaps something interesting will happen when I show it to my wife.

Thank you so much!

Damn... You're good, Omichi.

Huh? Why isn't Super Bun here!? She totally bailed on you, didn't she?

No she didn't. She's just taking a well-deserved break and catching up on her sleep.

Oh yes. We wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for all her hard work.

We really can't thank her enough.

...I see. So she came through after all, huh.

Um... I'm right here.

Once I started checking my phone, I started wondering how things were going so much that I decided to just see for myself.

Huh!? So you ARE here, Super Bun!

Well good. Now you can see for yourself how I came all this way just to buy this thing you produced.

I'll even spread the word online 'bout how it hit me like a mammoth-sized dump!

So how 'bout a little discount, hm?

No. No discounts. And please don't try to astroturf our work. It'll just get us raked over the coals.

Hmph, you're no fun. Oh, uh last thing...

Could I have, um, five copies of that photo book? ...And could you sign them "To Mary"...?

My pleasure.

Heeheehee. Oh, and a handshake too, please! Can I get five seconds for each book?

Sure, that's fine. But first, let's take a selfie together♪

I've been looking forward to your new work. Congratulations on finishing it.

Thank you for the kind words, Mash!

What a great idea, taking the original book and turning it into a short movie!

Ahahaha, well, it wasn't easy...

I was just trying to help make something people could enjoy even if they were coming in blind.

Arf, arf!

Hm? You're here too, Dustcloth?

And I see you're wearing a samurai outfit with a haori. Looks good on you.

Hah, never thought I'd say that to a dressed-up dog!

Wuff!

Hello, Lord Izo. Any books caught your eye?

Oh, it's just you today, Michi? No wonder it's so quiet. Where's the old man? Come down with food poisoning or something?

Not at all! He's in just as good health as ever!

But he did end up...overexerting himself a little bit...