Tsuki – Chapter 372: Tomoe Family

TLN: Double Chapter today! Make sure not to miss the previous chapter!


“It is a gambling den?!” 

What was reflected in my eyes was a sight like that of a hideout of gamblers. 

Gentlemen and ladies sitting on a tatami-matted ground around a table with their hands occupied. 

Truly a gambling den. 

There’s no deck of cards or the like, but the atmosphere is the very same. 

Where’s the fan club? 

“Lime, is this a casino wearing the skin of a fan club? The looks seem to be made in the liking of Tomoe though…” (Makoto)

“Aah…no. This is not a gambling den. I see, so there was this today as well. No wonder the box was big.” (Lime)

“?”

“Boss, this place doesn’t allow cheating at all, and it is a one shot match that relies solely on luck… A game spot-ssu ne.” (Lime)

“…No no no.” (Makoto)

That’s just switching words.

“Well, just watch. That place, well, if Sis were to describe it, it would be even-or-odds gambling though.” (Lime)

“Even in my eyes I think so as well. They are clearly rolling the dice inside the bowl…” (Makoto)

“But what they are betting isn’t money-ssu.” (Lime)

“??”

Hmm? 

I can see quite the legit-looking coin there though?

It is basically a chip, right?

“Those coins are made by the fan club themselves and are called tomoemon. They are distributed by the tops every month, and it is one of the methods they take to make it so that the fan club doesn’t deal directly with money.” (Lime)

“T-Tomoemon…” (Makoto)

What a name.

This is already on the level of Kaiji. <gambling manga>

“Due to the unwritten rule of definitely not allowing this fan club to become a place where rich people can take all the goods with bags of coins, they thought of something that I would say is pretty nice.” (Lime)

“Everything with bags of coins, huh.” (Makoto)

Well, but it is the natural course of society that the rich people get the most. 

Even if you make adjustments to that, it won’t change that principle. 

Also, even if you are not rich, the amount you get would be different depending on how much money you put into it. 

I feel like fervent fans giving out money instead of rich people crushing everything with their money is vaguely different… I should think whether there’s clean and dirty money by using a merchant perspective.

“There’s not many places with as much difference in economic states as this city after all.” (Lime)

“True.” (Makoto)

“Here, by giving information and goods regarding Sis, you obtain tomoemons depending on rarity and distance. By using those, you get other goods, can save it for later use, and well, it is like pocket money between the fans.” (Lime)

“Then, what’s with that gambling-looking sight there?” (Makoto)

“That’s a kind of auction.” (Lime)

“Auction?!” (Makoto)

“5-10 mons is mostly the participation fee, and the one who is the most loved by lady luck can get a Sis good that day. It is a repeat of double ups, and the one who stands at the top of the tournament will receive a prize that is equal to the total amount of tomoemons.” (Lime)

Tomoe goods…

“According to all you have said, the only time you put coins into it is at the participation fee.” (Makoto)

“Exactly-ssu.” (Lime)

“…You moved on as if nothing… I understand rarity, but what’s that about distance?” (Makoto)

“The hair clip of Sis would be zero distance, right? The moment an item like that were to show up, the heat of the auction would not be like this one.” (Lime)

That’s what distance means…?

Eh, aren’t these people maturing nicely into maniacs? 

There’s no ‘nicely’ about it, huh.

They are already far gone. 

Lime was nodding constantly as if it were natural. 

“So you are saying the closer they are to their bodies, the higher the value?” (Makoto)

“In regards to tomoemons, yes.” (Lime)

“Then, if there’s a cup that Tomoe used to drink alcohol at the food court…” (Makoto)

My words are beginning to get weird, but I am still maintaining my sanity here.

“…Yes?” (Lime)

“If it is a disposable cup, of course she would throw it away, but…” (Makoto)

“…”

“Are there moments when those kinds of things are brought here and treated as rare items?” (Makoto)

This is to see whether they are an organization that should be crushed in its entirety. The scales are currently shaking. 

“Boss, that’s quite the taboo case-ssu. There may be hardcore people like that, but this place filters those stuff out. However, the minority that dive underground might have those kinds of items.” (Lime)

Lime gave an instant response with a straight face. 

He said the last part with a really low voice and with a regretful tone. 

“So there’s proper delineations in that front, huh.” (Makoto)

“Yeah. Things like a hair clip, a katana’s hilt, and a sash fastener for an obi were apparently given to someone from the Tomoe Family by Sis. That they were given it after asking for them when she was going to throw them away. It was from person to person. Well, it may be somewhat in the gray zone, but they don’t do things like rummaging the trash just as you mentioned before, Boss.” (Lime)

“…I see. By the way, this…” (Makoto)

“?!” (Lime)

“Tomoe’s handmade miniature carving. It was something she made pretty early in the times she began to practice it. Are you saying stuff like this is a rare item here?” (Makoto)

“…I think it would be around 2,000 mons.” (Lime)

“…As expected of the Consultant. You know a lot.” (Makoto)

But I don’t know how much that’s worth.

“How about presenting that and becoming member number 0?” (Lime)

“That’s a terrible joke, Lime. I don’t think I will be coming here again, so give this to the management of the Tomoe Family later. Just say it is a greeting from a scholar.” (Makoto)

That way the position of Lime should increase slightly. 

I will leave the surveillance of this place to him. 

I feel like if I were to come here on the regular, the chivers on my back that I am currently feeling will become chronic. 

“…I will accept it with honor.” (Lime)

“Okay. And so, after checking out the actual goods going around here, I want to go to Mio’s too.” (Makoto)

“Understood. Over here.” (Lime)

I walked through this place where bizarre enthusiasm was swirling while following Lime.

Fumu..the rats of Aion were kicked out, but…I see…

I could hear words like Tomoe-sama, Nee-san, and Sis thrown around here and there. 

Also, when it comes to the topics, it would be centered around Tomoe or Mio.

It doesn’t seem like they hold antagonistic feelings towards Mio, and it is simply a gathering of people that like Tomoe more. 

It doesn’t seem like they are dissing Mio either. 

They are not raising Tomoe while lowering Mio.

Yup, that’s great as a fan club. 

Also, because it is among people that are so dyed in this world, the people that are trying to fit into this place temporarily stand out. 

There’s the ones who are fans but are still not used to the atmosphere of the place after all.

Of course the rats would have a hard time too. 

Most would end up getting filtered. 

And the remaining ones were washed off by Lime. 

Next is the goods. 

It would be one thing if it were unnecessary stuff, but when it comes to goods, it feels like it would be easy to go wild. 

If there’s stuff that looks like oppai mousepads…should I put that in the barely acceptable level?

Out? 

Hmm, this is tough.

“Drawings, huh.” (Makoto)

At the merchandise sales corner that I was guided to, there were postcard size drawings of Tomoe lined up there.

It is truly healthy. Stuff like her striding the streets of the city, her slightly battle suited mode when she is about to head off to the wasteland. 

They haven’t drawn her in a swimsuit or anything like that. 

“This is what’s most popular-ssu ne. It is normally stuff that’s in a size you can keep hidden. Normally, you would exchange with the tomoemons I told you of before, but there’s a few that can be bought with money too. They get a pretty good amount in donations for the management fee, so it is not like they have monetary problems… This is the fervent demand of the rich people, who don’t have luck and want more goods than the tomoemon they get, taken form-ssu ne.” (Lime)

“…I see. Now that I take a good look, considering the size of this corner, the money section is on the low side in the amount of goods it has.” (Makoto)

“I think the balance will slowly change in the future, but it is currently this state.” (Lime)

“I feel like it can’t be helped that it will be turning into a 50-50 in the future. Managing a  gathering of this scale and making events like this must be really difficult after all.” (Makoto)

“I am sure they must be feeling relieved that you are saying that, Boss.” (Lime)

There’s also a slightly big medal with Tomoe as the motif, various types of postcard size drawings, dolls of varying sizes, wooden swords in the semblance of a katana. 

Pins? No, button latches? Well, that kind of small metallic thing as well. 

There was no specially dangerous stuff. 

There was one close to life size statue of Tomoe, but…I saw nothing. 

It was made out of mythil and seemed like it must be worth quite the coin, but I was a little scared to confirm whether it was for sale or not. 

“Doesn’t seem like there’s any problems.” (Makoto)

“Me and a number of others are keeping an eye on this group in case anything happens, so don’t worry.” (Lime)

“Alright. Then, let’s go to the Mio one too, Consultant.” (Makoto)

“Leave it to me!” (Lime)

We leave the storehouse sector and into the streets. 

The Tomoe Family seemed to have an event so they were at the storehouse sector in the suburbs, but I see…they normally gather in the city where it is easier to gather at. 

I nod at this, and then tried asking something that suddenly popped in my mind. 

“Hey, Lime, about the Tomoe Family…” (Makoto)

“?” 

“Why is it that, even though they are fans of Tomoe, they don’t do ceramic art? I feel like she would go to the fan gatherings with glee if it were about ceramic art. You can teach them how to do ceramic arts, right?” (Makoto)

“…” 

“Lime?” (Makoto)

“Boss.” (Lime)

“Yes?” (Makoto)

“You are a genius, Boss.” (Lime)

“…What part made you think that?” (Makoto)

“Of course! Sis is really into ceramic arts!” (Lime)

“Yeah, Tomoe and Beren as well. I think it has become a popular hobby in Asora. You are also one of those, right?” (Makoto)

“…I see. So it isn’t really something that has to be hidden.Then, it should be fine to have a meeting with Sis and the ceramic arts people once and see, huh…” (Lime)

“Yeah, there might actually be people who get into it in Tsige too. For now try it out with the Tomoe Family people first… The period to monopolize it has passed. Instead of that, it would be better to lay the groundwork for the birth of what might be incredible artworks, and it could serve as a stimulus for Asora.” (Makoto)

“…And then, for the works that Sis has approved, we can have her name a few… Right, how about just using the name Tomoe itself…” (Lime)

“? Lime?” (Makoto)

It seems like Lime-kun isn’t listening. 

“The Tomoe Family will become the immovable top fan club!” (Lime)

“…Lime? Just asking but…you became a Consultant to keep an eye on them, right?” (Makoto)

“…”

“Hello?” (Makoto)

“…O-Of course-ssu!” (Lime)

“…Got it. Let’s leave it at that.” (Makoto)

“Boss?!” (Lime)

Wonder how’s the Mio one. 

It is a fan club about her, so maybe it is mainly cooks? 

I want to provide something that will make the presence of Lime in the fan club of Mio stronger too. 

Now then, first I gotta go check it out or I won’t know. 

Also, that Lime, is he also seriously being a Consultant for the Mio side too?

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99 thoughts on “Tsuki – Chapter 372: Tomoe Family

      1. Can you imagine the look on Rembrandt’s and the other merchant heads faces when they find out about this mini market? And the goods about to be moved there…?

  1. They will absolutely become the number one at creating ceramic art works in the entire world if Tomoe herself goes there and gives a trophy 🏆 or medal 🏅 to the best piece.
    And at Mío I would be an exotic dish or condiments… for some reason Toriko comes to mind

    1. I can see them beating the Eldwas lol, imagine if the reward was for Tomoe to have a meal with the dish of the winner, they would go crazy

      1. Hmmm, looking at how they manage Tomoe fan club I doubt they will let Komoe fan club become like that.

        PS. Can’t remember the last time Komoe appear in the story but the last manga chapter made me remember her XD

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  3. It seems like Lime-kun isn’t listening.

    “The Tomoe Family will become the immovable top fan club!” (Lime)

    “…Lime? Just asking but…you became a Consultant to keep an eye on them, right?” (Makoto)

    “…”

    “Hello?” (Makoto)

    “…O-Of course-ssu!” (Lime)

    _____
    Makoto I don’t know how did you forget that out of all the adventurers Lime just so happens to be Tomoe’s biggest fan.

    In actuality Lime is more than likely the Tomoe fan club’s President.

  4. Thanks for the chapter…
    But I’m also feeling bad about this, it feels way weird than usual for this story, a big slate of rock to entomb this memory will be needed.

    1. Ohh, now that you say that, it’s right! One of us! One of us! (ignore the fact that I don’t have money to support because of economics reasons, but I give other support)

    2. I kinda hate how ubiquitous simp has become as a term because it’s intrinsically demeaning. Lime respects and idolizes Tomoe, but is he getting suckered? Is Tomoe mediocre? Do you really want to reduce Tomoe to a “Pussy”? The term is just smacks of bad taste all around. What’s wrong with the word ‘fan’?

  5. thank you very much for the chapters

    In some comments in previous chapters

    ABOUT makoto fan club will be born and it will be for their archery
    That’s impossible, since makoto came to that world he only uses his special archery in Asora and when he wants to feel good. Only once did I use it in that world and it was that time in the demon nation.

    None of the makoto students have ever expressed beauty or majesty for makoto archery. It is that for makoto it is only to fulfill the work of teacher the same will happen in the orphanage or with that idol.

    About fan clubs:
    The author is trying to make makoto get tired of tsige.
    Makoto already expressed that the whole revolution was something nonsensical and a madness carried out by rembrant.
    Now it only remains that the only place in that world that makoto considered a good place (tsige) becomes the worst possible place and all because of him or kuzunoha.

    Since Lorel, Makoto knows that his bad luck can attack him at any moment. That’s why his concern about fan clubs and don’t be surprised that after a while hyumans have licked the seats where tomoe san or mio san have sat or things like that.

    For Makoto, neither rostgard is a good place (for all the harassment and actions of zara and the other merchants) now the same would happen to tsige. Then kanelon will come and when makoto no longer sees value anywhere it will be the beginning of the end for that world.

  6. Um guys any one else notice Lime referred to the MC with the exact same term whenever asked. And who else can Lime not refuse? Nice going Lime sending advance warning through the members in the guild then confirming they need to keep the event tame all without raising suspicion.

  7. Tomoemon? Sounds like some sorta Digimon Tomoe Digivolves into. I wonder what Tomoe would Digivolve into next?

    Well… that was surprisingly more wholesome of a fan club than I expected. I was expecting them selling some messed up shit like used Tomoe bath water or snot covered tissue papers of Tomoe. There’s some borderline creepy things being sold like a pin Tomoe used or one of her obi fasteners but overall it’s not too weird. At least there’s no erotic doujins or lewd drawings/figurines of Tomoe.

  8. HAHAHAHA Thanks for the chapter, Lime pretty much is the founder of the Tomoe family since he is her first real fan. By the way Makoto fan club doesn’t hide, is in Asora and its called religion LoL!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. If Makoto blabbered about KFC to Lime, then Lime will try to discuss it to the Mio’s fan club and the birth of MFC (Mio’s fried chicken) will give birth to this world.

    For Tomoe, the birth of ceramic industry will be given a real value here, and factories will be sprouting in Tsige due to demand from different countries….

    1. Suddenly I’m envisioning Mio dressed in Saunders like outfit…

      And ceramic busts that are hollowed out to hold coin…. being sold, or given cheaply by street venders as a bonus…

  10. thanks for chap
    tomoemon (and komoemon) names sound so cute and funny.

    oppai mousepad,swimsuit models….makes me realize how terrible our world idol fan clubs are.

    there mc does it again,another weird idea birthing hundreds of butterfly effect changes.and ppl would guess he learnt from rembrandt getting the idols idea

    me learning about blockchains rn…….. Isn’t that just cryptocurrencies then(like bitcoin) ??with the products being actual tokens?? omg the reality check here,

    mwahahahaha Poor poor naive makoto,COOKING? I can only say its the opinion of him fixated on her his waifu.As for actually i believe the fanclub will be:
    1. SM lovers,some pervs wanting to be stepped on by ‘mistress mio’
    2. Assassins and other dark lurkers with the goal ‘Assimilate completely with the shadows’

  11. Lime is going to keep that miniature as a family heirloom. Tomoemon is a cute idea but realistically it would be far too easy to side-step.

  12. Don’t really understand what is the author trying to make out of these chapters, since the apostle fight chapters the story took a 180° turn.

  13. Lime truly cultured people, I like his style. Btw Tsiege situation is how we describe the condition of Vtuber booming nowadays truly cultured Comrade.

    THANKS for the chapter

    At last my Tsuki RTA is Completed gotta wait another month or two

  14. Lime truly cultured people, I like his style. Btw Tsiege situation is how we describe the condition of Vtuber booming nowadays truly cultured Comrade.

    THANKS for the chapter

    At last my Tsuki RTA is Completed gotta wait another month or two

    1. Dunno, I have to see if the Mio club has lots of cooking and eating events. Im more into food than gambling >_>

  15. “…Lime? Just asking but…you became a Consultant to keep an eye on them, right?” (Makoto)

    “…”

    “Hello?” (Makoto)

    Same vibe as that popular meme

    1. Ikr like why all of a sudden are we being subjected to idols and fan clubs? There is so much more going on then this high school crap

      1. I mean, they have characters PoV and side-stories specifically for crap like this. Why this is a part of main story?

        1. Because this story is about Makoto’s life and how he moves and acts in it, conflict like the war and other things have never been the main specialty.

    2. Its a filler/you can do all shit effect after a victory. I dont know what you’re reading but thats one hell of a pro-climatic plot without a chill chapters.

  16. This is the hardest I’ve laughed since Eris saved the students in the forest. After that fight with the Apostle I really needed this and appreciate very much what some of you are calling filler I call Flavor lol

  17. I love down time slice of life chapters like this. Also the mc has the best situation. Got two idols as waifus. :3

  18. Dangerously sus but if they do branch out to actual merchandises like ceramic art, instead of hiding it underground – announce it to the world. Also a little bit of gambling such as a lottery aint bad as long as it is not hidden; besides participation money is all thats needed.

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