บท 81: Chapter 81
"Charlie, have you gone sightseeing around the city yet?"
"Nope, I haven't had much time to…"
"Truly pitiful. It's your first time in the City of Tourism yet you haven't toured at all."
He pat my shoulder,
"Let's go."
"...Where are we going?"
"Where else? To the strip—"
My face turned dark and I punched his shoulder.
"Ack, I'm obviously joking!!"
He massaged his shoulder as I glared at him.
"I am still underage."
"God damn, I forgot you're still underage. You're like a baby. So young. Too young, come here to uncle."
What's with this pedophile?
I raised my fist threateningly, with a smile, "You're a different person in real life."
He laughed, "I actually am how I am while streaming, I just don't know why I'm feeling active like this right now."
Eh? Did he take the wrong medicine today? Had too much coffee?
I stared at him as he explained his current behavior that he has never displayed before.
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"So are we heading to the strip cl—"
He reminded me of his self named great idea.
"...Rykun."
My face blackened as I stared at him, thinking his mental age and physical age do not correlate at all.
He laughed nervously as I raised my fist again,
"Charlie charlie!" He waved his hands frantically, "I'm joking man! I've never even been to a strip club before."
"You think I care if you've been to one?"
He laughed, "Anyways, there's actually a comic convention right now in Petra. Want to go? I heard there will be some pretty cool events and some actors for movies will be there."
Oh, what timing.
"...Rykun, I don't read comics."
"Ah, no problem, I don't either. Have you watched the movies, though?"
"Nope."
I can't remember which comics have passed through. I do remember it was either in between DC or Marvel.
He looked at me very offended.
"I forgot how uncultured you are. Let's go, then."
He called up a cab and in no time we were heading off towards the comic con.
In the car, he took a picture of us and posted it on his Twitter with the caption: We're excited to go to ComicCon!
"Really? We're excited?"
I stared seriously at the picture: my emotionless face staring at the camera while Rykun had a very happy smile in his face.
He laughed and pat my shoulder.
"Are you trying to get a fan meet-up in the comic con?"
He showed his pearly whites, "Yes. Let's meet some fans!"
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With the distance closing to the convention hub, I saw exactly what I imagined. People dressed in costumes, very interesting costumes, hanging out with each other, and waiting for the event to start.
My heart began beating in anticipation as I noticed the rivers of people in the huge hall.
Hah, I underestimated the scale of this event. At first, I was hesitant to come here but now I just know that it's an easy achievement points farm.
I made a mental note to gift Rykun something for the grand service he's done to me.
Rykun was holding his vlogging stick and slapped my hand excitedly with the other hand while staring somewhere off over the ocean of people,
"Look, look! It's the actor for the freakin' Spiderman!"
I nodded my head. Marvel crossed over, then. Seeing as the comics for Marvel had a wide range, I could probably take a job up for acting in that side of the movies in the future.
He slapped my hand again, "Dude have you played Mortal Kombat?"
"I've heard of it."
He pointed towards a specific point, "I didn't freaking know Mortal Kombat was part of Comic-con!"
I nodded with raised eyebrows at the costumes all around us. They were very well done.
As we walked slowly and I looked very curiously at everyone, I heard a very familiar sound.
"Snap!"
"Click!"
I turned my eyes towards the source and saw people fanatically staring at us.
"So… you wanted a fan-meet?"
I stared at Rykun.
He took back the vlogging stick and turned off the recording to not awkwardly speak to people while holding a pole.
He presented a wide smile and waved at the people as they enthusiastically waved at us and came over.
"Uh, hello." They all presented themselves very shakily.
Underneath Rykun's confident exterior, I noticed his legs tremble very slightly so.
He's a shy person.
"Hey, how are you guys?"
I asked and saw Rykun's nervousness deflate. It's easier for him to stream to thousands of people worldwide, but seeing them in real life makes him very nervous.
It's very normal. All of a sudden, his fans from his virtual world suddenly are getting to know the real and physical him. He is wanting to make sure he doesn't break the image they have of him.
"We're good thank you very much." They said very shakily.
Seeing how nervous they were, I applied Blake's teachings and began leading the conversation, letting the picture flow.
Soon enough, people noticed our presence and more began to swarm over to us.
I greeted them all with a charming smile. My performance today determines my achievement points.
"I didn't know you liked Comics Charlie!"
People at the convention were startled to see me. Rykun answered for me,
"He actually hasn't watched any movies or read any of the comics. I had to drag him here, look at him. So uncultured."
As he spoke, he gained more and more confidence and even patted my shoulder to annoy me.
"Rykun," I turned to stare at him in mock wrath, "You'll be the first person I kill every time I'm an impostor."
The crowd laughed with excited smiles understanding the reference and we began taking pictures with them.
"AMONG US!"
Rykun yelled like a crackhead and stared at people coming in with Among Us costumes. I thought this was a Comic Convention and not halloween?
Putting up an act, I grabbed his arm and shushed him.
"Rykun, don't disturb the others."
He went along with my joke and acted as my little brother.
"But Charlie…"
"No buts or I'll tell Yvette."
Perhaps I'll have to record myself every time I do something like this just to put in a highlight vlog video.
All just for Achievement points...
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After taking selfies for a while, the organizers finally appeared and thanked us all for coming here.
Some people thought I'd be a presenter or something; a flattering thought, but I acted like just another person hanging out at the convention.
I looked around and nodded appreciatively at the great costumes people had. Time and effort were not lacking whatsoever.
Maybe one day I'll be an actor for some of the characters whom people are wearing costumes of.
Seeing as there's already an actor for Spiderman, maybe I could be…
Definitely not Thor… and Iron Man does not suit me…
Haha, get it? Suit me. Iron Man. Suit. Haha. I rubbed my feet against the slippery floor, knowing how unfunny the joke was.
Still… Seeing as how comic movies are starting to quickly gain popularity, I have to get acting experience quickly. I wouldn't want to be rejected or not even given a chance for not being in the acting industry.
Hopefully, I do not need to be a white American to fit the appearances of some of the major characters.
I shook my head out of my thoughts and started walking around looking at the organized and decorated building with great interest.
Along the way, I bumped into a few fans every so often while I explored the place.
Exploring isn't good enough though. I need to somehow make sure I'll be able to have a connection to future movies.
I walked through mobs of people towards where I had seen the Spiderman stand earlier.
He was still there, signing autographs, taking pictures, and acting the hyperactive and funny character out.
Queueing up in line, I waited patiently with a smile as I waited to greet the red and blue superhero.
Sooner than later, I was finally at the front of the line.
"Heyy dude! What's your name?"
What a pleasant guy.
I waved with a smile and introduced myself to the superhero.
"Could we take a picture?"
He smiled and I walked next to him to take the selfie. Not bothering to take a good picture, I took it immediately and nodded at him in good humor.
"So how is it being a superhero?"
If he loves acting then he'll be excited to play his role out. If he doesn't then it'll be hard for me to make any sort of connection.
The guy's previous dull look brightened. I guess he really likes acting.
Today is my lucky day.
"Hah, dude. I get to save people and be awesome while at it!" He rubbed his chin a little and then continued, "But it's also because I believe that with great power comes great responsibility!" He finished grandiosely albeit with projected teenage immaturity.
I smiled and clapped lightly at his remark.
"Am I really speaking to the real Spiderman, th—?"
Before I could finish, he interrupted excitedly.
"Of course I'm the real Spiderman! I'm Peter P...Puh Parkinsons... Bah, don't you see it? The suit? The…"
And he kept blabbering and blabbering.
Alright, I'm not sure if I want to speak to this guy anymore.
I stared at him with a sweatdrop as he got way too into character and was possessed by the spirit of Peter Parker.
He noticed my weird stare and he coughed lightly.
"So uh… yeah. You want to be a superhero too?"
He coughed into his elbow again trying to get rid of his shameful disposition.
Pretending to have seen nothing, I presented a bright expression.
"Yes, yes," I went closer and planted my hands on his shoulders.
He puffed his chest proudly and patted my shoulder.
"Then you'll be a great superhero!"
I stepped away and our improvised tacit act came to an end.
He wiped his eyebrow with a bright look in his eyes. Probably the most fun he's had today, considering everything he's been doing is signing autographs and taking pictures.
"So Charlie, eh?"
"That is me, Spider."
He grinned, "You like acting?"
Of course, he's in a good mood now.
"Huu— Yeah, I enjoy acting."
Ever since Charlotte confessed that she really, really enjoyed acting, I'd taken a duty to help her practice her lines.
I'd gotten a little more practicality with Acting.
Besides, I more or less have to act while Modeling and Streaming.
"If you put some work into it, you'd get pretty good. Hey, wouldn't it be cool if you actually got into one of the future movies with us?"
He laughed and encouraged me, in his thoughts he probably thought there was a really slim chance of me getting there. Can't blame him though, he thinks I'm just another dude without the backing of a transnational agency.
"Future movies?" I inquired.
With a red face, he blocked his mouth and began cursing.
"No, nothing. Yes. Future movies. Maybe."
I looked at his face. He panicked and then found that he had no reason to panic at all. Maybe I truly am speaking to the real Peter Parker.
I nodded with a raised eyebrow.
"I see."
I saw Spiderman looking to the left and I followed his gaze.
Up in front of us was a guy holding a camera, probably vlogging the Comic-Con. He was staring at us with a fervent gaze and approached us quickly.
He's probably thinking of the number of views he's about to get.
"Tom Peterson, Charlie Yang, it is an honor to meet you both."
I stared at his outstretched hand and took it with a smile.
Noticing his inexperience, I'm assuming he's either just recording this for memories or is a newbie vlogger.
Seeing as how he was talking to the camera by himself earlier, I'm going to assume it's the latter.
He then shook Tom Peterson's hand as he looked at me with a scrutinizing gaze, probably wondering why the guy shook my hand first and why he knew my name.
I raised my hands with an unknowing gesture.
I don't know either man. Maybe he feels more familiar with Youtubers and Streamers.
"Are you friends with Tom Peterson?" He wiped his face. "There just seems to be no short amount of people that you know."
For a second, I did not know what to think of his question and remark, nor what to respond. He seems a little like a paparazzi.
"Ah, haha. I'm just a fan of Tom Peterson,"
[DING! Lying has gained 10 points.]
Ignoring the system I saw both of them nod heavily. One probably thinking: Damn right, I'm awesome; and the other one thinking: How do I get the most amount of views out of this?
His eyes brightened dramatically.
"Charlie. Are you going to be in the next movie of Spiderman?!"
He practically yelled.
The others turned to look at us quickly and intensely.
And where the hell did he pull this out from? Sigh. Now he can clickbait his title… What a sneaky guy.
I stared at him with wide eyes,
"Haha… I sure wish I could…"
"Tom Peterson, could I get a confirmation?"
He spoke like a true paparazzi.
"Haha… I'm not sure…" Suddenly, he changed his mind. Still annoyed that he hadn't known I seemed to be relatively known and spoke to him like a casual fan, he smirked in preparation of what he was about to do.
"You know what, yeah. Cat is out of the bag now. Yep. He's going to be in the next mo—"
I covered his mouth quickly.
Though this made me seem a little more suspicious, I did not care. Not only might both of us get in trouble, him especially, but that was also incredibly random as well.
Either way, it might end up helping me so I don't mind as much.
The vlogger with the camera interviewing us smiled as if what he had come for was finally given to him.
A clickbait worthy video!
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