Mahiro and the Fan World

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* Japanese

**Mahiro and the Fan World** (まひろと趣味の世界, *Mahiro To Shumi No Sekai*) is Chapter 68 of *Onimai: I'm Now Your Sister!*. It was originally published on *Pixiv* on September 24, 2022.

## Summary

Mahiro and Miyo go to Lily Garden 39, a yuri doujinshi festival.

## Plot

As Mahiro sees a large crowd of people gathering into a building, she realizes in shock that it is a doujinshi festival. Miyo apologizes for the short notice, explaing that it was her first time coming to one so she was nervous about coming alone. Mahiro doesn't recognize Miyo who is in a disguise and asks who she is, leading Miyo to point out who she is.

Miyo explains the the festival, known as Lily Garden 39, is a yuri doujinshi only event and that she's always wanted to go. Mahiro notes to Miyo how she really does love this kind of thing. Miyo says that she thought that Mahiro would understand. Mahiro says that she thinks that she gets the appeal, admitting though that it's a first time for her as well.

As they two step inside, they are amazed by the format of the festival, with Miyo becoming aroused over the fact that all of it is yuri. Miyo begins to run saying that they should see everything, with Mahiro telling her not to run in the building.

As Miyo looks over a map, Mahiro points out to her a booth being run by a girl with a flowery apron. Miyo reads through a doujinshi being sold by the girl, falls in love with it, and immediately purchases a copy. As the two continue to go from booth to booth, Mahiro starts to get very exhausted keeping up with Miyo. Eventually, the two notice a booth that displays a picture of two naked women embracing lovingly. Miyo starts to get very aroused, but Mahiro blocks her from getting too close due to it being an adults-only booth.

Eventually, Miyo sets her purse down on a bench and sits down with Mahiro. Aroused to her peak, she notes how those crowds were overwhelming. Mahiro notes how Miyo sure bought a lot and takes out an issue to look at. Miyo notes how it's so nice to see people put their fantasies to the page and thinks that maybe she should draw some too. Mahiro thinks that it sounds like a great idea.

Miyo then notices something else that catches her eye, and Mahiro realizes that two people dressed as the Cutie Pures. Mahiro and Miyo are amazed, with Miyo noting that they look like the real thing. Looking at the map, Miyo notes that it's apparently the cosplay corner, and Mahiro is amazed that they do that here as well. Miyo suggests that since they're here they should take a look and Mahiro is more than happy to do so.

Mahiro beams over a woman dressed as a middle-school character. Mahiro and Miyo are confused by a person dressed as a smiling eggs with legs. They also catch someone taking a low-angle shot of a cosplayer dressed as a magical girl. Miyo notes that everyone is having so much fun. Mahiro notes that she can understand the feedom of being someone else, thinking how it's not too different from her own situation.

All of a sudden, the two notice someone dressed as Saya from *Magic Armada Love ★ Master* (the anime that Mahiro likes best). Nervously, Mahiro approaches the cosplayer and asks if she can take her picture. The cosplayer agrees, then becomes shocked upon seeing Mahiro and Miyo. It is revealed that the cosplayer is their homeroom teacher Mari Nishinomiya, who is wondering what the two are doing in a place like this. Miyo asks Mari if she's seen her somewhere before, and Mari starts to panic. Mahiro points out that of course Miyo's seen her before as she's a character from a mega-hit anime. Miyo understands while Mari is relieved that her cover wasn't blown. Mahiro asks Mari if she can pose for her, and Mari gets nervous while acknowledging that since she hasn't realized the truth it would be weird to refuse. Mari poses as Sayu and says her catchphrase "Steady as she goes" while Mahiro is amazed and takes a picture. Mahiro beams with delight, thanking Mari who reciprocates. Mahiro is amazed that she got to see something so awesome, but Miyo still can't shake the feeling that she's seen her before.

As the festival draws to a close, Miyo thanks Mahiro for coming with her today. Mahiro thanks Miyo for taking her, noting that it was a awesome being able to see that cosplay which Miyo agrees with. In a bit of a sinister tone, Miyo asks Mahiro if she wants to try dressing up for the next one, offering to make the outfit. Mahiro is a bit scared, but Miyo explains in a normal way that seeing those cosplayers really got her own creative juices flowing. Mahiro mentions that she's a bit afraid of the designs that Miyo is gonna cook up. Mahiro says that she's in as long as Miyo dresses up with her, but Miyo immediately shoots the idea down.

The next day at school, Momiji is a bit upset hearing that Mahiro and Miyo went out together on a Sunday. She calls it not fair, saying that they should've invited her as well. Miyo apologizes for that with Mahiro offering to show her the pictures she took. Mahiro shows off her picture of Saya, and Momiji calls it neat despite her not being into anime. Momiji then wonders if she knows the person cosplaying, and Miyo is amazed that Momiji has the same thought as her. At that moment, Mari comes in and announces that it is time for homeroom. When Mahiro holds up the Saya picture while Mari is at the front of the room, she realizes that the two are one and the same.

Later, while Mari is walking alone in the halls, Mahiro comes up to her and asks if she can ask her a question. Mari is surprised and asks Mahiro what she wants. Mahiro, whispering in her ear, asks her if she's ever heard of *Magic Armada Love ★ Master*. Mari panics, then begins to cringe, and asks Mahiro not to tell anyone. Mahiro laughs nervously at this, having been burdened with a terrible truth.

Some time later, Miyo cosplays as Saya, feeling a bit embarassed while doing so.

## Characters

* Mahiro Oyama
* Momiji Hozuki
* Asahi Ōka
* Miyo Murosaki
* Mari Nishinomiya
* Nemu Fujimi
* Anna Niwasaki

## Trivia

* First appearance of Anna Niwasaki, who is the main protagonist of *Niwasaki Diary*, another manga series by Nekotofu which is also avaibale on *Pixiv*. This retrospectively establishes that *Niwasaki Diary* is set in the same universe as *Onimai: I'm Now Your Sister!*.
* This is the second time that Miyo has worn a disguise while enjoying yuri, the first time being during the events of "Mahiro and the Adults Only Section".
* Miyo references how she now knows how to make clothes, having learned to do so while making maid outifts for the cultural festival in "Mahiro and the Charming School Festival (Part 1)".