コミケ105お疲れ様でした！2025年もよろしくお願いします！ / Comiket 105 Wrap-Up! Here’s to a Great 2025!

こんにちは、愛昧亭うまみです！

コミックマーケット105、お疲れ様でした！僕のスペースに来てくださった皆さん、本当にありがとうございました〜！

東京は快晴！雪国からやってきた僕としては、雪のない景色に毎回驚かされます?。「ここに住めたらいいのに」と心の中で思いつつ、雪のない世界を堪能しました。

コミケ前日はレインボーブリッジ散歩

前日は少し時間があったので、レインボーブリッジを歩いてみました。いや、これがでけぇ！とにかく圧倒されました。風が強すぎて吹き飛ばされそうでしたが、夜景がきれいすぎて最高でした…?✨✨ 3キロ弱の距離なので、散歩するにはちょうど良い感じ。また機会があれば歩きたいスポットです！

当日は快晴！ありがとう天気…☀️

コミケ当日は快晴！天気に恵まれて気分よくスタートしました。朝8時ごろ、行きのりんかい線は意外と空いていて快適。国際展示場駅からビッグサイトへの道もスムーズで、天気がいいと歩くのが本当に気持ちいいですね〜。

設営も無事完了！売り子さんに感謝

設営では、敷物を忘れるというプチトラブルがありましたが、売り子さんがいてくれたおかげでスムーズに完了！やっぱり売り子さんがいるとスペースの設営や運営がぐっと楽になりますね。本当に感謝です…！

たくさんの方との出会いが最高なんやね

今回もいろんな地域から来てくださった皆さん、ありがとうございました！直接同人誌をお渡しできたり、お話しできたのが本当に嬉しかったです。

皆さんの地元の話や人生の物語を少しでも聞けると、「おもしれーんすわ…」と心から思います。人間一人ひとりが持つ物語って、なんでこんなに面白いんでしょうね…！買いにきてくれて…サンキュー！

ちなみに、最近のコミケはチケット制になって人の流れが以前と変わりましたね。全体的にスムーズで、行き来しやすい雰囲気。かつて机が倒れそうになるほどぎゅうぎゅうだった頃と比べると、快適さがアップしているのは嬉しいです。（お祭り感との引き換えかも？）

買い物も大満足！評論系もチェック✨

買い物もめいっぱい楽しみました！評論系スペースが近かったのでそちらも覗いてきましたが、新たな発見がたくさんあり大満足です。

一方で、インフルエンザが流行している影響か、欠席の張り紙も目立ちました。医療系スペースでは「インフル対応で欠席」という張り紙もあり、医療現場で働く方々の大変さに思いを馳せると同時に、健康管理の大切さを改めて感じました。

少し早めの撤収で混雑回避

その後、15時ごろに撤収しました。やはり帰りの混雑はすごいですね…。前回は閉会までいたら人の波に飲まれてしまったので、今回は少し早めに退場。人の流れがスムーズな時間帯で、無事に移動できました。

本当は最後までいたかったんですが、長旅を考えるとやむなしです！

今年もありがとう！来年もよろしくお願いします

皆さんのおかげで今年もなんとか（ギリギリ？）無事に過ごすことができました。ありがとうございました！

相変わらず体調に不安を抱えつつも、ぼちぼちやっていきますので、また来年もよろしくお願いします。

これから地元への長旅が待っていますが、なんとか無事に帰りたいと思います。年末年始は大雪予報が出ていますが、果たしてどうなるやら…。

皆さんもお体に気をつけて、良い年末をお過ごしください！それでは、また来年お会いしましょう！

良いお年を〜！

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Comiket 105 Wrap-Up! Here’s to a Great 2024!

Hello, this is Aimitei Umami!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by my booth at Comiket 105. It was great seeing you all!

Tokyo greeted us with clear skies! Coming from a snowy region, I’m always amazed by the lack of snow in the city?. Every time, I catch myself thinking, “Wow, living here would be great!” and fully enjoy the snow-free experience.

The Day Before: A Stroll Across Rainbow Bridge

The day before Comiket, I decided to take a walk across Rainbow Bridge. Let me just say, it’s huge! I was absolutely blown away by its scale. The wind was so strong it felt like I might get carried away, but the night view was so stunning that it made everything worth it?✨✨. The bridge spans about 3 kilometers, making it a perfect distance for a casual walk. If you have the chance, I highly recommend checking it out!

Clear Skies on Comiket Day! Thank You, Weather!☀️

The weather on the day of Comiket was perfect—bright and sunny! It was a fantastic start to the day. Around 8 a.m., the Rinkai Line was less crowded than expected, and the walk from Kokusai-Tenjijo Station to Tokyo Big Sight went smoothly. Walking under such pleasant weather made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

Setting Up: Thank You, My Amazing Helper!

There was a small mishap during setup—I forgot the floor mat! But thanks to the incredible help of my assistant, we managed to get everything ready smoothly. Having someone there to assist makes everything so much easier, especially when it comes to handling both sides of the booth. I’m so grateful for their help!

Meeting Everyone Was the Highlight!

Thank you so much to everyone who came by, from all over the country! It was such a joy to hand out my doujinshi in person and chat with you.

I also loved hearing stories about your hometowns and personal worlds. Every person has their own unique life story, and getting a glimpse of that is absolutely fascinating. I can’t wait to hear more next time—people are endlessly interesting!

Speaking of Comiket itself, the ticket system has really changed the flow of the event. It feels like the crowd is more evenly distributed throughout the day now. It’s much easier to navigate compared to the past when the aisles were so packed that even tables were at risk of tipping over. While we might lose a bit of that chaotic festival vibe, the improved safety and comfort are definitely worth it!

Shopping Time! Exploring the Critique Section✨

I made the most of my shopping time this year! Since the critique section was nearby, I wandered over and discovered a lot of new and interesting works.

That said, the flu seems to be spreading widely this season. I noticed quite a few signs at booths saying the creators were absent due to influenza. It was a stark reminder of how serious the outbreak is. To those affected, I hope you recover quickly! Seeing notices from the medical-themed spaces, where creators couldn’t attend due to their jobs in healthcare, made me reflect on how much we owe to medical workers. It also reminded me how important it is to take care of our health.

Leaving Early to Avoid the Crowds

I decided to leave around 3 p.m. this time to avoid the intense post-closing crowd. Last time, I stayed until the very end and got caught in a massive wave of people. While I wanted to stay longer, an earlier departure felt like the smarter choice given the circumstances. Luckily, the flow of people was still manageable at that hour, and I made it out without any issues!

Thank You for This Year! Let’s Make 2024 Great!

Thanks to all of you, I managed to get through this year—barely, but still! I’m so grateful for your support. My health continues to be a bit of a challenge, but I’ll keep taking things at my own pace. I look forward to connecting with you again next year!

Now, I’m off on a long journey back to my hometown. The year-end snowstorm forecast has me a little nervous, but we’ll see how it goes…

Please take care of yourselves and have a wonderful New Year! Let’s meet again in 2025!

Happy New Year!