Chapter 11: The Anime convention. (✷‿✷)
"Hum...hum...hum," Sarah sang, bubbling with excitement and anticipation, her mouth full of biscuits in the taxi...Then Leo Lean’s over with his handkerchief in his right hand, gently wiping the crumbs from her face...
"Eat properly," he exclaimed softly. "You’re going to ruin your makeup."
Sarah nodded cutely, swallowing the remaining bite of the biscuits.
Then it came into view... the Anime Convention Center.
The convention center loomed like a massive ocean, swallowing streams of people... Even from the parking lot where their taxi had stopped, the crowd’s voices were still audible, a low thrum that vibrated through the parking lot... Leo tugged at his backpack strap, feeling a familiar emotion of being slightly overwhelmed... Sarah, however, was practically vibrating with excitement beside him... Her Nami costume was vibrant and just a little exposed, hugged her body curves perfectly...
"Too cute," Leo thought to himself while looking at her.
"Oh my god, babe, look at all the people!" she squealed, her voice a pitch higher than usual... "This is amazing! I can already see a bunch of really good cosplays from my favorite anime, manhwa, and novel!"
Leo managed a small smile. "Yeah, it’s pretty packed." He took her hand, weaving through the line snaking towards the entrance. The line itself was a spectacle... people dressed as superheroes, magical girls, knights, and creatures from TV shows he couldn’t even name... The air buzzed with chatter, laughter, and the occasional excited shout from cosplayers...
Once inside, the noise level jumped, hitting them like a wall. The main exhibition hall was a museum of color and posters. Booths crammed with merchandise stretched as far as their eyes could see... anime figures, manga, art prints, plushies, and an endless array of fan-made crafts. Music, announcements, and the collective murmur of thousands of conversations created a vibrant and slightly chaotic vibe...
"Okay, first mission, babe... explore everything!" Sarah declared, pulling Leo forward. Her eyes were wide, darting from one exciting display to another. Her enthusiasm was infectious... even Leo, usually more reserved, found himself grinning as he was swept along with her flow...