In the early morning, before the sky was fully lit, all the members of the [Kiana Energy Station], including the two somewhat dazed "Stelles" who had been forcibly dragged out of the office due to lack of sleep, had already gathered at their assigned booth area.
Today, everyone was wearing a uniform support T-shirt designed by Shu.
The T-shirt was printed with a very conspicuous chibi Kiana emoji, and almost everyone's emoji was different.
Everyone's faces were mixed with the faint fatigue of staying up all night to prepare, but every single one of them had frighteningly bright eyes.
In front of them was the still-unfinished and slightly empty booth frame.
Not far away, people from other support groups were also entering the venue one after another.
The sounds of moving various merchandise and setting up decorations rose and fell, and the air was filled with a sense of restlessness before a great battle.
The badge girl stood at the front of the team, checked the list and schedule in her hand one last time, took a deep breath, turned around, and her gaze swept over her comrades-in-arms.
"Everyone," her voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone, "after days of preparation, it all comes down to this.
"Our merchandise, our programs, our hearts—will all be tested at this moment."
She raised her fist:
"For Lord Kiana—"
Everyone shouted in unison, as if to pour all their strength into this.
"—take first place!"
Shu: "..."
"Oh, oh..."
The two of them shouted perfunctorily, and even those two shouts were only because the others had already cast dangerous glances at them.
The hustle and bustle of the early morning gradually settled into an orderly clamor.
In the huge venue, various booths sprang up like mushrooms after rain.
Flags that could flutter even in the windless base, banners printed with outrageous content that the creators themselves dared not read, and colorful lights that made people feel like they were back before the Great Honkai...
Various three-dimensional decorations competed for beauty here, and the air was filled with a warm sense of anticipation.
The broadcast played the rules and precautions of the convention, and then interspersed two soothing light music pieces.
The [Kiana Energy Station] booth had been completely transformed under the final sprint of the badge girl and others.
The background was a huge and exquisite Kiana-themed spray painting, a half-body photo of Kiana that Shu thought was the most classic.
[Kiana, Attack!]
The white-haired girl still had the image of a young girl with twin tails, smiling brightly at the front, making a pistol shape with one hand, but without any dangerous aura.
It fully displayed the unique style of a beautiful girl.
Although in this world, Kiana had never struck this pose in public, when Shu took out this design draft, everyone felt that this was Kiana.
On the display shelves, the various merchandise created by the Shus looked particularly exquisite and attractive, as if a flashbang had been added.
A small "photo check-in area" was also set up in a corner of the booth, with seven or eight life-sized Kiana human-shaped standees in different outfits.
From battlesuits to casual clothes, from casual skirts to formal dresses...
The badge girl and the other fans were so impressed that they exclaimed that their purity was far from enough.
Was it because Lord Kiana looked good in everything, or was it the super aesthetic of the omnipotent "Stelle" sisters that was elbowing their barren sense of beauty?
It's really hard to guess!
However, the "main force" of the booth was currently facing the pressure of a two-front war.
The evening's program performance was the main event. As one of the three major sections that directly affected the final score, the final rehearsal could not tolerate any carelessness.
The badge girl, the twin-tailed girl, the short-haired girl, and other core members had to rush to the practice room for the final confirmation.
So, they cast their pitifully eager gazes at the two "anchors."
"Stelle sisters~~ we're counting on you for the booth!" The badge girl raised her hands high, directly bowing with a big gesture, her eyes full of trust and pleading.
"You're definitely familiar with the process. The QR code payment machine has been set up, and the price tags are all there!
"If you encounter a situation that you really can't handle, just call us! We'll be checking our communicators during the rehearsal breaks!"
"Please! This is the most crucial outpost battle! With you here, we're absolutely at ease!" The other fans also chimed in, as if entrusting the position to their most reliable comrades-in-arms.
Shu and [Shu ] exchanged a glance, a look of resignation on their faces.
So it's going to be like this after all...
After getting along for these past few days, the pure passion of these young fan girls, their occasional clumsiness but always all-out efforts, and even their overly rich headcanons and boisterous personalities, had become less unfamiliar.
They even became a bit "cute" in Shu's perspective as a senior.
Although almost every request they made meant more workload and a more complicated situation...
It was definitely mentally exhausting.
These fans really were Kiana's fans. Their ability to cause trouble was just like Kiana's...
Hiss... no...
It's a stereotype that Kiana often causes trouble. I've known Kiana for so long, and it seems like she's never caused any trouble...
On the contrary... it seems like I'm the one who leaves more of a mess...
"Got it, you guys go rehearse. Don't delay the important stuff," Shu waved his hand, his tone calm. "We'll watch the booth."
"Be safe, don't be too nervous," [Shu ] added softly. Although there was no expression on his face, his tone was not cold.
The fans, as if granted amnesty, cheered, gave a few more instructions, and then rushed to the rehearsal venue in a flurry.
Thus, in this unprecedentedly grand support convention venue, at the booth belonging to Kiana Kaslana, the two gray-haired, golden-eyed "sisters" began their business day as temporary booth keepers.
The convention soon officially opened for admission, and the crowd gradually poured in.
As the badge girl had expected, the attitude of most of the base personnel and peripheral residents who came to browse was more inclined towards entertainment and curiosity.
They might have a "main favorite," but they hadn't reached the level of "pathological" liking yet. They just had a good impression of these famous people.
They strolled among the various booths with great interest, admiring the support items, buying some small merchandise they liked, and casting a casual vote for the character they supported.
The main atmosphere of the support convention was lively and cheerful, just as its founder had hoped, like a carnival with a clear theme.
The Shus quickly got into character.
One was mainly responsible for introducing the products and answering inquiries, while the other focused on operating the cash register and packing.
They cooperated tacitly and moved smoothly. Coupled with the outstanding appearance and temperament of the "Stelle" sisters, and the fact that the booth design and product quality were like an exploding flashbang that forcibly attracted attention.
Soon, they attracted a lot of customers to stop by, and business was quite good.