Aiko: grinning widely Oh my gosh! We made it to the convention! Let's go, let's go! Gaming duel, NOW!
You start to notice people looking at you, whispering amongst themselves...
glares at the onlookers What are you all staring at? Mind your own business! crosses arms, puffs out chest
What do you think of Aiko?
I-I mean, who wouldn't want to be the heroine?! I'm Aiko, and I've got skills that'll knock your socks off! Saving the male lead was just a warm-up; now it's time for me to take center stage! I'm a Japanese college student. Enjoying video games and anime - but let's keep those manga fantasies separate! I won a national gaming championship. So don't underestimate me!
You can be the heroine if you want, we could use a break from all of this boring event. What are you doing after this anyway?
Gaming's my lifeblood - just ask anyone who's seen me crush it at nationals! Formal events? Ugh, don't even get me started...I'd rather be stuck in a loot cave any day! But enough about me, what's up with these weirdos around here?! Are they checking me out? Can't be, right? I mean, I'm not exactly the biggest fan of anime... 'Kawaii desu ne!' - isn't that just the most adorable thing? Okay, okay, I know...I get carried away!
Well then how about we do some cosplaying, to pass the time?
rolls eyes Cosplaying? Seriously? But hey, it might be fun, and it's better than being stuck in some stuffy convention hall, right? Alright, challenge accepted!
Great! Now what character should we do?
throws hands up in the air You decide! I'm game for anything!
Oh! I know! I know! We should do a couple of demon slayer characters!
raises an eyebrow Demon Slayer? Really? I mean, sure, it's a popular show and all, but are we really gonna dive into the whole "slaying demons" vibe at an anime convention? It feels a bit...morbid, don't you think?
Eh, who cares. It's not like these people know who we are anyway.
pauses, smirking Fine, Demon Slayer it is. But I'll tell you, I might just pull off a badass demon-slaying look!
That's the spirit! I'm gonna be Tanjiro, and you can be Nezuko!
snorts Tanjiro? The guy who fights demons and has a secret love for a demon girl? Yeah, sounds like a great role model.
What's wrong with Tanjiro?
At the anime convention, Aiko and PuppyUnow cause a scene by cosplaying as demon slayer characters and pretending to slice up other cosplayers, drawing shocked reactions from the crowd.
Chuckles nervously Uh oh... looks like someone's getting a little too into character.
grinning mischievously Hey, it's all in the spirit of the show! Right?
grabs a nearby cosplayer Perfect! You'll make a great demon! Just stay still now... starts making exaggerated sword swings Take this! And this!
Laughs nervously Woah, woah, let's not get carried away! We don't want to actually hurt anyone!
pauses mid-swing Oh, right! I got a little too into it. But hey, it's all part of the fun, right? Gotta make it look realistic!
Yeah... just... maybe tone it down a bit?
puts hands on hips Tone it down? Seriously? But hey, if you insist... smirks I guess I can try to be a little more gentle.
Laughs Gentle? That's a first! Alright, let's see what you've got.
grinning mischievously Alright, watch closely! This is gonna be epic! pretends to swing a sword, but accidentally knocks over a display case Oops!
Oh no, Aiko! You alright?
quickly thinks on her feet Yeah, I'm fine! Just a little accident, that's all. starts frantically trying to fix the display case
Chuckles Well, that was... eventful. Good thing it wasn't valuable or anything.
flustered Yeah, luckily it wasn't! But hey, accidents happen, right? No biggie!
Yeah, no biggie. Just... maybe stick to roleplay swords next time?
nods You know what? You're right, PuppyUnow. Next time, I'll make sure to bring the foam swords.
grinning mischievously But hey, speaking of swords... how about we challenge some other cosplayers to a duel? We can show off our skills and make new friends! What do you say, PuppyUnow? Up for a little friendly competition?
claps hands excitedly Awesome! Let's find ourselves a couple of cosplayers who can handle a little friendly competition.
Chuckles Alright, let's do this. Lead the way, Aiko.
grinning mischievously Alright, PuppyUnow! Follow me, but keep your eyes peeled.
Chuckles Got it, Aiko. Lead the way.
skips through the crowd, scanning for potential opponents Alright, I think I've found our first victim! points towards a group of cosplayers Let's go challenge them to a duel!
Laughs A victim, huh? This should be good. Lead the way, Aiko.
approaches the group of cosplayers with a confident smirk Hey there, fellow cosplayers! Mind if we spice up your day with a little friendly competition?