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Bang!

Hey, look over here! Please!

Here's the final countdown for pictures...

Five, four,

three, two,

Cosplay World Series 2002 Approved Photographer (For Today Only) APPROVED three, two,

one, zero!

Thank you very much!

Great job!

Hey! Look over here! Please!

Here's the final countdown for pictures...

Five, four,

three, two,

one...

Oh no! Ikebukuro, hold onto this for a sec!

Oh no! Where is it?!

Nope, this isn't it!

Chako, what's taking you so long? We don't have time for this.

I thought I packed everything together with my skirt, but...

Not again... I thought I packed everything together with my skirt, but...

Not again...

Big Sis Maria, can you tie my ribbon in the back? I can't reach.

Sure, wait just a minute.

And that was the Wonder Farm team from Chakuju Academy!

Please give them one last round of applause!

Please, Delmo!

Huh? Again, Chako?!

C'mon, just a little... Please.

No means no.

Pretty please, Delmo!

My beautiful Princess Delmo!

Maybe if I had a little cake to entice me...

What?!

They sell those good strawberry ones around the corner.

One should be enough for now.

I can't afford it. Please, Delmol

Well, I guess you leave me no choice.

Thanks, Delmo!

So which one were we doing again?

I wanted to wear this, but...

This one?

Here you go!

All right! Thank you, Delmo! It's just perfect!

Of course, what'd you expect?

Your boobs are lacking a bit if you ask me.

We'll see about that!

Yay, yay!

Okay, that's better. Yay, yay!

Okay, that's better.

You're still such a rookie!

What would you do if you forgot this?

You leave me no choice. I'll connect you up...

All participants from Cosplay Club at East Oizumi Academy,

please report to the stage.

That's us, guys! Let's give it the ol' Chako try!

Cosplay Complex

A maid, a little girl, an angel, a schoolgirl

I promise I'll do my best to stick to one style

Cut it, glue it, sew it and then try it on

Change completely into anyone you wanna be

You can be violent or as sexy as you want to be

That's what Cosplay is all about

Go get 'em! Chase your dreams and kick off that old dress!

You got 'em! It's the date of your life, so slap on that new dress!

Let's go to another world together

Go get 'em! Do that ribbon up the way you like it!

You got 'em! That guy you love is as good as yours!

Let's go to another world together!

Let's go to another world together!

East Oizumi Academy

All right!

Practice makes perfect... Let's go...

Cosplay Association Come join the heroes of tomorrow! Changing Room No Photography Peep in and No one allowed! Allowed I'll KILL YOU!

Cosplay Association Come join the heroes of tomorrow! Changing Room No Photography Peep in and No one allowed! Allowed MIKILLYOU! we, the Cosplay Association,

Cosplay Association Come join the heroes of tomorrow! Changing Room No Photography Peep in and No one allowed! Allowed MIKILL YOU! have been approved as

Cosplay Association Come join the heroes of tomorrow! Changing Room No Photography Peep in and No one allowed! Allowed FITKILL YOU! an official Academy club.

an official Academy club.

We must set our sights on the Cosplay World Series.

But we've got two problems we must take care of before we can go.

First, we need an older person or teacher to sponsor us.

And secondly, we need only one more member...

Someone of great talent who can guarantee our victory!

I'm trying to think of ideas, but nothing's coming.

Athena hasn't started here yet, so not her.

Of course not, I'm not as old as you.

I'll help you. Turn around.

World Series

World Series Thanks, Sis.

World Series Of course, it's not like we've just been wasting time.

Of course, it's not like we've just been wasting time.

Ikebukuro, hold this for a sec'!

We've had good results in every one of the tournaments.

We'll do so until cosplay gains citizenship on our campus.

The time has come! Take pride in your achievements so far!

We have no reason to be ashamed!

But, moreover, we still don't have a sponsor or enough members!

Why's that?!

Boys are so silly...

Huh?

Gorou, Reika, what's this all about?

Apparently, we don't have enough members.

If we keep going on like this, we'll never be able to compete in the Cosplay World Series.

Do any of you have any ideas?!

I wish I did...

If you're looking for new members, it looks like you've got plenty.

Where?

Hey there!

Don't look!

What do you guys think you're doing?!

What're you looking at?!

Intruder Impact

Intruder Impact Intruder Impact!

Intruder Impact!

If someone wants to get close to us and join our association...

But it's already ruined!

I'll say this, the best thing about girls...

Shut up already.

You don't have to ask.

Squeak.

Man, I told him to stop going crazy and wrecking the room like this,

and then he goes and...

An intruder!

Squeak!

Just a rat, I guess.

Hey, didn't I just tell you to stop wrecking the room?!

Gorou, are you listening to me?! Gorou, you better listen up!

That's just like Gorou to know that cool ninja trick with the walls.

Cosplay Complex!

This is already the third time this month.

Just fix it the cheapest way possible.

It's almost guaranteed that idiot will do this again.

Oh, I'm so tired.

Today was a little busier than usual, huh?

Okay, guys, have a Chako-rrific day!

Bye-bye!

See you tomorrow.

Bye-bye, we'll give it the ol' Chako try tomorrow too, okay?!

Bye-bye!

wall...

I'm home, Sachiko.

Hey there, Chako, welcome home.

Sachiko, are you still wearing that traditional mourning kimono?

Oh yeah, you're right.

I'll be right back after I change.

Hey, Sachiko!

Ari Sachiko Arii Chako Hasegawa Delmo Ikebukuro

Arii Sachiko Arii Chako Hasegawa Delmo Ikebukuro You think this is better, Chako?

You think this is better, Chako?

Well, you could say that.

Cosplay Complex pe!

I've prepared this stuff to celebrate

the three month anniversary since Delmo and Ikebukuro moved in!

Celebrate! Celebrate! Celebrate!

This is from my favorite cake shop!

But why celebrate at three months?

It's usually a year anniversary, or...

Hey, in this house we don't need a good reason to celebrate.

I call all of the candy!

I call the chocolate that's left then!

Okay, okay...

It's so good!

Ikebukuro. Here, you take some too.

This really is good!

Sachiko, thank you so much!

Sachiko, I want to thank you too!

Okay, okay.

Oh no!

You really helped me out.

That's right. I can't believe it's already been three months

since Delmo and Ikebukuro arrived here.

That day, I'd gone to the shrine at Maria's house to pray for

skill and success in our cosplay for the future.

Yeah, but too bad your prayers were never answered.

Huh? What?! Not my cake!

Thanks for the bite!

Hey, Delmo and IIkebukuro, I've had enough of you two!

Oh, it was so good!

Stop it!

Sis...

My... Okay, turn around.

Okay, lift up your arms. This is how it goes.

Like this?

Yep, and after that you do this.

Okay. You're all set.

You're the best big sister ever!

Oh!

Oh no, I forgot something. I forgot it!

Hey there!

That looks great on you! You think I could get one more shot?

Mine?

Yeah. Yours. One more.

Really?

Yeah, for sure.

Okay, I get it. I can give you ONE of my shirts, but...

No, no! I wanted a SHOT, not a SHIRT!

Thanks, you were great.

No, I want to thank you.

This is my first try at cosplay, so I'm sorry if I wasn't the best model.

Oh, really? This is your first time?

Well, good luck. You've just won over your first fan!

Thanks...

My name's Tamiya, your biggest fan.

Tamiya, huh?

Ouch!

I thought I told you to be careful!

I don't think a clumsy girl like you should be doing that.

You're getting blood all over your materials.

But I'm trying my best.

You're already eating again?

I think you're starting to put on a few pounds, Delmo.

Who do you think you're talking to?!

I'mi2.5-9-12 cm!

I have the perfect body! So watch your mouth!

I think you may have overestimated in this area.

What do you think you're doing?!

That's completely irrelevant! I'm still better than you!

That's got nothing to do with it! You always just transform!

You don't even have to know how to sew!

If it weren't for me, you'd never be able to even do cosplay!

Even if you transform, you'll change back cause of all the candy.

NOW you've said it!

We've had to replace the window, the windowpane...

Even though I'm always telling him our clothing costs aren't cheap.

If we don't do something soon, next week may be our last.

Oh... You're still here?

You're too late if you've come to help me calculate the budget.

You're our temporary leader here,

so start behaving a little more responsibly concerning finances.

Are you still shy about being seen in your glasses, Reika?

Have you never talked to a man while he adjusts your frames?

It's only natural for a woman to trust herself in a man's arms.

But you're... It's only natural for a woman to trust herself in a man's arms.

But you're... However, she turns her eyes away and can't conceal her excitement.

However, she turns her eyes away and can't conceal her excitement.

What?! What do you mean?!

What?! What do you mean?! Paying no mind to the woman's courageous words,

Hey, please stop giving that stupid, unrealistic interpretation! Paying no mind to the woman's courageous words,

Hey, please stop giving that stupid, unrealistic interpretation! the man's fingers slowly crept toward her lips.

the man's fingers slowly crept toward her lips.

Her face began to glow with joy

from the incredible pleasure and excitement the man gave her.

Geez! Stop it already! from the incredible pleasure and excitement the man gave her.

But she already understands, "It's far too late to run away."

Ecstasy soon floods her entire body,

What? What're you talking about? Ecstasy soon floods her entire body,

What? What're you talking about? and it becomes useless for her to fight it.

and it becomes useless for her to fight it.

"Now it's time," the man decided.

He makes her look up at him with a gentle glance.

Her look begged him to give her some obscene pleasure...

Obscene... Her look begged him to give her some obscene pleasure...

Her look begged him to give her some obscene pleasure...

He looks into her eyes as his lips slowly approached hers.

Her passion burns brighter.

She opens her lips loosely as he prepares his lips for contact.

Goroul! She opens her lips loosely as he prepares his lips for contact.

She opens her lips loosely as he prepares his lips for contact.

And just as their passionate lips joined, a peeper fell with a crash!

Oh no!

What the hell is this?!

I want to join your club!

And with that, the man's smooth tactics were spoiled.

Cosplay Complex

Big Sis Maria!

Hey, Athena!

Ikebukuro...

Athena's here, so let's go!

Let's have a Chako-rrific day!

Cosplay Association Come join the heroes of tomorrow! Changing Room No Photography Peep in and No one allowed! Allowed I'll KILL YOU!

Cosplay Association Come join the heroes of tomorrow! Changing Room No Photography Peep in and No one allowed! Allowed FILKILLYOU! Gorou, sir, who's this?

Gorou, sir, who's this?

This is Jenny Matel, she's an exchange student from Italy

who's come to spend this year studying with us.

She's a cadet who wants to join our Cosplay Association.

Cadet?

Yes. She requested a cosplay battle with a rep from our association.

Wow! Yes. She requested a cosplay battle with a rep from our association.

They're huge! Yes. She requested a cosplay battle with a rep from our association.

What do you have to eat to get them like that? If she wins, we've agreed to accept her for admission.

So it'll be like a kind of entrance exam.

You have such a thing?

I don't know.

So then... Who shall her opponent be?

I choose you, Chako Hasegawa!

This is a bad idea, Coach!

Coach?

Good luck, Hiromi!

Who's Hiromi?

I'm sure you'll do us proud, Takaya.

Who's Takaya?

If you fail, there'll always be a second chance.

Think about it, Chako.

What're we really working for in this cosplay association?

Our ultimate goal is the Cosplay World Series!

Cosplay tournaments are based on very strict rules.

It's war out there!

What's wrong, Chako?!

Stand up! Stand up, stand up, stand up! Stand up and fight like a man!

We're now in great need for someone who can lead us to victory!

The height of one's ability is connected to everything one does!

And I've decided you must be our strength.

You're the elite, the face of all we stand for, the Top Ace!

The elite face of the club, the Top Ace?

That's right, Chako. Muster up all your strength!

Show everyone the true power of the East Oizumi Academy Cosplay Club!

Aim for the Ace Chako!!

Aim for the Ace Chako!! Aim for the Ace, Chako!

Aim for the Ace, Chakol!

Yes! I'm going to do it, Coach!

That's the spirit! Fight like this, and our club will never die!

This is just great.

He sure is good at what he does.

Good at what he does...

We're holding an exhibition entrance exam for Jenny Matel,

who wishes to join the cosplay association.

We're still selling tickets for this event.

You can buy them near the entrance and exit areas.

Those who haven't yet purchased your tickets should hurry up!

Jenny Matel Vs. Chako Hasegawa Those who haven't yet purchased your tickets should hurry up!

Rent a camera here! Complete with a photo pass! Renta camera Come here! We're selling passes for #500! to photograph at this event!

Tickets, get your tickets here.

Plenty of seats left. Get your tickets here.

Cosplay Battle Chako Hasegawa vs. Jenny Matel

All right, everyone, thanks for waiting!

It's my pleasure to present to you this two man cosplay battle

between two of our very own East Oizumi girls!

It's just about that time now, so let's all get ready!

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

To start things off, I'd like to present today's opponents.

First off, in the red corner, with measurements of 68.2 - 50.4 - 70.0,

an upper classman in class B here at East Oizumi Academy,

How does he know my measurements?! an upper classman in class B here at East Oizumi Academy,

How does he know my measurements?! Chako Hasegawa of the Cosplay Association!

Chako Hasegawa of the Cosplay Association!

And in the blue corner, with measurements of 88.0 - 52.2 - 73.3,

a under classman in class C here at East Oizumi Academy, Jenny Matel!

Hil

Moving on, I'd like to present the judges for today.

What idiots! Moving on, I'd like to present the judges for today.

What idiots! First off, we have a senior from the Cosplay Association here,

It's just cause she's got huge... First off, we have a senior from the Cosplay Association here,

Reika Aoshima!

Hey, guys!

Next, from the fairy world, we have the mysterious creature, Ikebukuro!

And lastly, we have a special judge widow who still always wears her

traditional kimono of mourning, Sachiko Ariil

Good luck, you two.

Sachiko Arii Ikebukuro Reika Aoshima

Our opponents will battle out in three different rounds

in which they're given different themes for their cosplay.

The judges will then award them points for their efforts.

TADA!

You've just moved, and you're starting at a new school today. Go to school dressed like a magical girl or little witch! TADA!

You've just moved, and you're starting at a new school today. Go to school dressed like a magical girl or little witch! You've just moved, and you're starting at a new school today.

You've just moved, and you're starting at a new school today. Go to school dressed like a magical girl or little witch! Go to school dressed like a magical girl or little witch!

Go to school dressed like a magical girl or little witch!

You have one minute to change clothes and get ready. Round one...

Fight!

Changing Outfits Please Wait a Moment Please wait a moment.

Changing Outfits Please Wait a Moment

A little witch, huh...

Ace, Ace, Ace...

Little witch, little witch... Ace, Ace, Ace!

This is going to work out just fine.

What're you doing?!

You don't have time to be wasting like this.

Oh, I've got it!

Time's up! And first up, we'll ask Jenny to come on out!

Hil

Ciao!

Not counting the bike, Jenny's in a pretty standard outfit.

I wonder what the judges think of her little getup?

Let's check out the points...

8 points, 8 points, 7 points, for a total of 23 points!

The lowest score came from Sachiko Ari. Why exactly was that?

Well, I thought it'd be better for her to ride a broom than a bike.

Thank you so very much.

And next we have young Ms. Hasegawa!

Here I come!

Whoops!

Magical girl...

Ms. Hasegawa has also come out in a pretty standard outfit.

But let's see how the judges treat her!

6 points, 9 points, 7 points, for a total of 22 points!

She received the highest score from Ikebukuro. Let's ask him why.

It was like she came to school and said, "Oh no, I'm late for class!"

And I really liked the way she gave that punch pose after she fell.

I enjoyed that about as much as a kick to the head!

If you're truly the Ace, this wouldn't be a problem for you.

The "Ace"?!

Looks like I'm one point ahead so far.

Don't worry, I'm only just getting started!

Okay, now we move on to the next round!

TADA!

Who's your favorite girl from a fighting video game? She looks weak and helpless but kicks ass with her special moves! TADA!

Who's your favorite girl from a fighting video game? She looks weak and helpless but kicks ass with her special moves! Who's your favorite girl from a fighting video game?

Who's your favorite girl from a fighting video game? She looks weak and helpless but kicks ass with her special moves! She looks weak and helpless but kicks ass with her special moves!

Changing Outfits Please Wait a Moment Please wait a moment.

Changing Outfits Please Wait a Moment

Good luck, Chako.

There's a big tear in it!

What the hell are you doing, Chako?!

Good luck...

The Ace... The Ace...

Hey, quit your worrying! The great, all powerful Delmo is here to help!

Delmo, are you gonna change into an outfit for me?

I don't know. Maybe for some dumplings from down the street.

No, it can't be!

She's dressed in the outfit of that girl whose clothes tear

if she gets killed at the end with a super move!

She's my favorite character!

I didn't know that.

6 points, 9 points, 8 points, for a total of 23 points!

Wow, Ms. Aoshima there is gettin' pretty stingy with her points!

Now's the perfect chance for Ms. Hasegawa to catch up!

Okay! Let's see what she's done with herself!

She's really challenged herself in this category with this character.

This would've been better for the first round...

Delmo, it's time.

Leave it to me!

Hil

10 points, 9 points, 9 points, for a total of 28 points!

Hey, you better not forget about my dumplings.

I know, I know.

Not too shabby, but you can't beat me.

There's more where this came from.

Well, things have finally become interesting!

It all comes down to the next round to see who the champion will be!

So now let's see what's in store for the final round!

TADA!

Is that a human or a machine? I can't tell, but she sure is a cute Robot Girl! TADA!

Is that a human or a machine? I can't tell, but she sure is a cute Robot Girl! Is that a human or a machine?

Is that a human or a machine? I can't tell, but she sure is a cute Robot Girl! I can't tell, but she sure is a cute Robot Girl!

Is that a human or a machine? I can't tell, but she sure is a cute Robot Girl!

Is that a human or a machine? I can't tell, but she sure is a cute Robot Girl! So is the so-called M...

Is that a human or a machine? I can't tell, but she sure is a cute Robot Girl! No it's not.

Changing Outfits Please Wait a Moment Please wait a moment.

Changing Outfits Please Wait a Moment Please...

Changing Outfits Please Wait a Moment

Okay, here's the deal. I might be persuaded into changing

if you promise to buy me a huge cream puff after the match, Chako.

Thanks, Delmo, but I think I can take it from here.

I realized I was too worried about winning and being "The Ace."

I forgot the most important part about cosplay is having fun!

Chako, way to go.

Okay. Hold still for a sec'.

At times like this, you shouldn't try outfits

that obviously weren't made for your body type.

For the time being, I'll fix you up with this tape.

Chako...

This should hold fine for about five minutes,

but you shouldn't try to make any big movements.

Thanks, Chako.

Now I've got to repay the favor and help you out, Chako!

Oh no, I'll be all right.

You can't refuse now. I owe you.

No, but... You can't refuse now. I owe you.

No, but...

This is so sweet!

Don't look in there!

The event for today is now over.

Thank you everyone for coming and supporting us!

Cosplay Association Come join the heroes of tomorrow! Changing Room No Photography Peep in and No one allowed! Allowed FIEKILL YOU! A] righty then, so even though

Cosplay Association Come join the heroes of tomorrow! Changing Room No Photography Peep in and No one allowed! Allowed PILKILL YOU! the cosplay battle ended in a draw,

we're still going to let Jenny Matel join the club.

You were always just going to let her into the club anyway.

So that entrance test was just to make some money for the club, huh?

Money for the club?

I thought it was rather funny they made Chako the Ace.

Ace...

I feel so sorry for you, Chako.

Don't you go and start crying first.

Hey, don't cry, my cute little Athena.

You're hurting me, Jenny...

Oh, I've been sure about you ever since I saw you!

Been sure about what?

I've been sure I'm in love with you ever since I peeked in on

your beautiful body changing clothes the other day!

You peeked in on HER?

I saw you trying with all of your strength to get that outfit on.

I've been in love with you ever since!

Oh, your skin's the softest ever!

Get off on him instead!

Sorry, I hate guys!

How 'bout her then?!

Sorry, I only like 'em small and cute.

What the?!

What the?!

So now then, come here, my little Athena!

Um, I'm too innocent.

That makes you perfect.

I won't let anyone get their hands on Athena!

Wow, I've never seen Maria...

It all makes sense now...

Maria, you and I are the "League of those who LOVE Athena!"

No!

Sis!

No, no you've got it all wrong, Athena!

No, no you've got it all wrong, Athena! This new girl has definitely added to the weirdness factor here.

Athena baby... This new girl has definitely added to the weirdness factor here.

This new girl has definitely added to the weirdness factor here.

Isn't it great?! Now that we've got enough members,

all we have left to do is find a teacher to be our sponsor.

Episode 1 The Cosplay Club is Born!

Oh, we're so excited to be in this cosplay parade, we'll start slow

and gradually work our way up and steal the show

We'll get so into it that no one will recognize us when we're done

Strike a pose, all the cameras are pointed at you

Never give up, even if you stumble! Don't cry! Give it your best!

Chako and Delmo, whose world will you walk into tomorrow?

Nothing can beat this crazy cosplay march

It's like we go to heaven every time we put on our costumes

The time for our summer trip has finally come!

Cosplay Training Camp Attendance is mandatory! The time for our summer trip has finally come!

Cosplay Training Camp Attendance is mandatory! Oh, it'll be great going to the ocean, hot springs, and festivals!

Oh, it'll be great going to the ocean, hot springs, and festivals!

That means it's bathing suit time!

This will be Chako's first chance to really "experience" the summer,

if you know what I mean. So be there to watch as we help her!

I hope I get to spend some time with Tamiya!

Next time on Cosplay Complex, "Summer Training Camp of Charm!"

I know I'll be taking off my clothes.