Conclusion

After completing the side competition games, the 'Kosupure' event's initial competition began, challenging participants to embody their cosplayed roles shamelessly.

Many struggled with embarrassment, but a handful embraced their characters unabashedly. Surprisingly, the ultimate winner was a foreigner portraying Ash Ketchum, alongside his girlfriend cosplaying Pikachu. The Japanese middle-aged man in a Mario costume claimed first place, while Yugi Mutou secured the second spot.

"I can't believe it... The foreigner took the win..." remarked viewers at home, shaking their heads.

"Japanese... We get embarrassed so easily..."

"Well, what can you expect from a group of video game geeks..."

Some households couldn't resist discussing it, with some feigning confidence in their ability to excel in the competition. However, if placed in the same situation as the Japanese cosplayers, they would likely succumb to embarrassment.

"They're still not used to it..." observed Shin, watching alongside Mira, who nodded in agreement.

"It's normal to feel embarrassed... We are Japanese, after all," Mira remarked.

"Well, they'll soon get accustomed to this... For now, let's see how they perform in the other games," Shin said with a wry chuckle.

The foreigner cosplaying Ash Ketchum and his Latina girlfriend, cosplaying Pikachu, received a 'Kosupure Masquerade Dramatic Performance' award along with KS1, video games, merchandise, and a 100,000 yen cash prize. Additionally, the first-place winners received a monetary reward of 40,000 yen, KS1, and merchandise, while the second-place winners earned 20,000 yen and merchandise.

"Damn! I didn't know there was a KS1 and video games reward besides the 100,000 yen..."

"Well, we better perform well in the next competition..."

"I'm confident I'll win the next competition that doesn't involve acting..."

"I'll be content with 40,000 yen..."

"As if you'll ever win first place..."

Some people couldn't resist discussing among themselves.

Later, the next competition involved participants walking around the stage to showcase their cosplay costumes and strike poses like models.

Many joined, thinking it would be easy, just strolling around. However, they were mistaken; as some walked, the crowd, including those cosplaying but not participating, couldn't help but laugh at their walking styles.

"Hahaha! What was that? He walked like a woman..."

"That guy before him also walked like a penguin!"

"Hahaha!!!"

Even the judges, who were fashion and design experts, couldn't help but shake their heads, while some joined in the laughter with the crowd.

When female cosplayers appeared, some men in the audience couldn't help but whistle.

The participating women cosplayers showcased a fit physique, embodying characters known for their allure from either anime or video games. Consequently, many young men in the crowd couldn't help but be enthralled.

Shin, engrossed and stroking his chin in the room with Mira, received a pinch from her. He turned his head to Mira in confusion.

"What?" Shin asked.

Mira pinched him again and, pointing at the television screen, said, "Are you so captivated by them? You look like you might devour them at any moment!"

Shin, taken aback, defended himself, saying, "What are you talking about? I'm just watching peacefully here..."

Mira snorted, remarking, "Yeah, peacefully watching females with most of their skin showing, especially close to their private parts, displaying their bodies for all to see..."

Shin couldn't help but feel helpless as he continued to explain to Mira, who eventually calmed down.

The 'Kosupure Costume Construction and Stage Presence' competition concluded with a woman wearing a sexy Super Metroid costume emerging as the winner. The first place went to the middle-aged man in the Mario costume, who had also secured the first place in the previous event, and the second place was awarded to Zelda.

The female winner received the 'Kosupure Masquerade - Costume Construction Award,' along with the same rewards as the first competition event.

Afterward, it was finally the final competition games, focusing on the overall performance award—evaluating costume, stage presence, and acting performance.

Despite some women being attractive with fit figures and others donning well-made costumes, it proved insufficient to clinch victory in the final competition. The same held true for other cosplayers; a good acting performance was also essential.

While some cosplayers performed admirably, the ultimate winner was the middle-aged man cosplaying as Mario.

Despite being a bit short, portly, and stocky, he exuded an unassuming charm. However, his portrayal of Mario was exceptional—his voice mimicked Mario perfectly, and his appearance amused both the on-site crowd and viewers at home.

Surprisingly, his ordinary middle-aged appearance, coupled with his shorter stature, didn't hinder his performance. In fact, it enhanced his portrayal of Mario, as Mario shares a similar body type.

His costume was also noteworthy, being the latest Mario attire from KiShin Merchandise.

With that, he secured victory in the competition, earning the coveted 'Kosupure Masquerade - Overall Performance' award. Additionally, he received a monetary prize of 100,000 yen and other rewards from KiShin Merchandise.

And so, the 'Kosupure' event competitions finally came to an end.

Shin and Mira took the stage once more to express a few closing words. Despite the late hour and some attendees having already returned home, the venue remained vibrant with colorful lights.

"Good night, everyone! Thank you for participating in this event!" Shin concluded after a series of remarks. Subsequently, he and Mira returned backstage to the room.

"We'll definitely come again if there's another event like this!!!"

"It was so much fun!!!"

"Please take me home, Shinro!!!" shouted some women.

Meanwhile, a group of young men who became friends during the event discussed among themselves.

"I hope I win next time..."

"Me too... Just a first place, and I'll be satisfied..."

"Yeah, same..."

"Look, that guy won two first places and ultimately clinched the victory!" A guy pointed at a distance, indicating the middle-aged man cosplaying as Mario, who was surrounded.

"Yeah, he's a true winner..." his friend said with a nod.

"I hope I win again next time..." The middle-aged man as Mario expressed as he found himself surrounded by a small crowd.