I am the Entertainment Tycoon

Chapter 717: Boss Supervision: Checking the [SAO] Stand



From afar, Theo and Aurora could already see the excitement building as they approached the Kizuna Hall, where PrimCon was in full swing. Crowds bustled around, many dressed in elaborate cosplays, creating a vibrant scene of color, creativity, and fandom. It was their first time at an anime and manga convention, and the atmosphere was buzzing with energy, excitement, and anticipation.

"Do we have to wait in line to enter?" Aurora asked when she saw the huge crowd.

Theo shook his head with a slight smile. "No, we can bypass all of that. We'll enter by the staff entrance. I just need to call Rio." He pulled out his phone, scrolling for Rio's number, and dialed.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Rio told him to call her when he arrived that she would come to pick him up.

"Hey, I'm here."

"Yeah, but can you provide an extra pass?"

"My sister came with me."

"Really? Thank you, we'll be waiting then."

"See you."

He hung up the phone before smiling at Aurora, "Everything's arranged, we just have to wait and someone will come get us."

"Great! I can't wait!" Aurora exclaimed as she started looking at the people in cosplays around them.

Aurora was practically bouncing with excitement, her eyes sparkling as she scanned the crowd. She spotted a girl dressed as one of her favorite characters from a show she loved. "Look, Theo! That girl's dressed as Ruin! Do you think she'd let me take a picture with her?"

"Go for it," Theo laughed. "I'm sure she'd love the attention."

Aurora rushed over to the cosplayer, while Theo watched her with an amused expression. Even though they were here on business, it felt good to take in the joy of the event. He could feel the energy of the crowd, and it felt contagious.

They spent the next few minutes waiting, taking pictures with cosplayers, and marveling at the intricate costumes. It was as if they were stepping into an alternate world, filled with the characters they had seen only on screens or in the pages of manga.

It was only when there were only 5 minutes left to 9 AM, the time that gates would open for the public, that the staff member found Theo and Aurora.

He gave them PrimCon VIP Passes, which gave access to all areas of the convention, before guiding the two of them through the staff entrance into the convention center.

Theo and Aurora arrived at the Tokyo Studios' stand when the clock hit 9 AM, and the public started entering the convention center. It was the last day of PrimCon, so the public was eager to enjoy the convention to its fullest.

"Rio!" Theo called out, greeting her warmly as they arrived at the booth. "Good to see you."

"Boss, welcome!" Rio responded, returning the smile with her professional but polite demeanor. Her eyes briefly flickered to Aurora before turning back to Theo. "Aurora! You came as well!"

"Yeah, she came with me," Theo chuckled. "Somehow she convinced me to let her bail school today. She's tagging along for the fun."

Aurora beamed, extending her hand. "It's nice to see you again, Rio-san!"

Rio shook her hand with a friendly nod. "Come on, you can call me Rio-nee. I'm glad you could join us. PrimCon is quite the experience."

Rio had met Aurora when they came to Sakura City to watch the Cara Izuhara's Concert.

While Theo and Rio began discussing work, Aurora's eyes roamed over the Sword Art Online display. There were life-sized standees of Kirito and Asuna, the lead characters from the upcoming anime, drawing plenty of attention from fans. A huge screen played trailers, teasing action-packed scenes and the unique virtual world of the show.

Aurora wandered around the stand, admiring the promotional materials. There were exclusive posters, keychains, and limited-edition figures available for purchase, all centered around Sword Art Online. Fans were already crowding the booth, their excitement palpable.

"This is so cool!" Aurora thought to herself, glancing at the sleek design of the stand. The booth screamed innovation and modernity, perfectly matching the futuristic theme of the anime.

Theo eventually joined her, having finished his brief conversation with Rio. Together, they took a moment to absorb the atmosphere. The hype surrounding Sword Art Online was immense. Everywhere they looked, people were eagerly talking about the anime, discussing theories, and sharing their anticipation.

"Who would think that someday my brother would release his own anime?" Aurora asked, turning to Theo with a shining and excited expression. Even though she wasn't as involved in the anime industry as Theo, she was extremely excited about it.

"I'm with you," Theo replied with a laugh. "I never imagined participating in such an exciting project. We've put a lot of work into this, and I think people are ready for something like Sword Art Online. I hope the public likes it."

Aurora nodded, her eyes flicking back to the massive screen that continued to play clips from the series. "I can see that. The virtual reality aspect is really unique. People are going to love

it."

As they strolled through the Tokyo Studios' stand, they spotted several staff members handing out flyers and posters. There was even a demo area where fans could test out an interactive VR game based on Sword Art Online. The game allowed players to explore the world of Aincrad, giving them a taste of what the anime would deliver when it aired.

Theo couldn't help but feel proud. Tokyo Studios had come a long way since its inception, and seeing the buzz surrounding Sword Art Online only reinforced his belief that the studio was on

the right path.

They moved closer to the VR demo area, watching fans as they strapped on headsets and dived into the virtual world. Some gasped in awe as they swung virtual swords or dodged incoming attacks, while others grinned with excitement at the immersive experience.

"That could be us," Aurora said with a laugh, watching the players with envy.

Theo chuckled. "Maybe later. For now, let's enjoy the show."

As they continued to explore the stand, Rio reappeared, holding a pair of exclusive Sword Art

Online posters. "Here, a little something for you both."

"Thanks!" Aurora exclaimed, carefully taking the poster from Rio's hands.

"These are limited-edition, by the way," Rio added with a wink. "You can't get them

anywhere else."

Theo nodded in appreciation. "You've outdone yourself with this setup, Rio. It's impressive."

"Well, we couldn't have done it without you," she replied, modestly. "It's been an exciting project, and we're just as eager to see how people react when the show finally airs."

Theo and Aurora spent a little more time exploring the various elements of the Tokyo Studios' booth, talking with staff and even taking a few more pictures with the life-sized characters. The atmosphere was electric, filled with the unmistakable energy that comes with the anticipation of something great.

"Ready to head to the next stand?" Theo asked, glancing at his watch.

Aurora nodded, tucking the limited-edition poster carefully into her bag. "Let's check out Fuji Jump's stand next. I heard they've got some cool new stuff too."

With one last look at the Tokyo Studios booth and the growing crowd of excited fans, Theo

and Aurora made their way toward the Fuji Jump Co. stand, their adventure at PrimCon just

beginning.