Though she felt a little helpless, Rita still picked up a pen and signed her name on the back of the manga for her. Fortunately, Rita's handwriting was beautiful, so she did not embarrass herself.
"Thank you, Rita-sensei~"
"I'll take two more of these! Sorry for the trouble, sensei!"
The girl eagerly accepted the manga, seeming a little embarrassed as well. She lightly bit her lip and pointed at the Hell Girl books beside it.
"Thank you for your purchase!"
Rita froze for a moment before handing the items over and politely thanking her. While the price was not particularly high for many otaku—in fact, they might even think Rita was selling them too cheaply—it was still quite burdensome for some students.
After the girl left, sales continued. The crowd in the venue gradually grew larger, and the noise became as lively as a marketplace. Those who had lined up early to gain an advantage were ultimately only a minority; the real flood of visitors usually started pouring in some time after the event began.
Photography was prohibited in the other areas of the convention to prevent pictures from affecting the crowded flow of people. A designated photography area had been prepared for taking photos and filming, and it was probably already packed by now. Famous idols and the like were often drawn there as well. Compared to the visitors in the sales area, those places were much better suited for lively fun.
As time passed, the stock Rita had prepared dwindled further and further, while she herself felt increasingly relieved.
By the time the line neared its end, Rita began speaking faster. Anyone would get tired after doing the same thing for too long, and Rita was not one of those idols who needed to maintain a perfect