Hunted by Characters I Drew!!

The moment this figure appeared, the entire manga exhibition center fell into silence. Every gaze in the room was instantly drawn to her. 

Her features were delicate and refined, her face stunningly beautiful. Silver-white hair cascaded down, complementing her flawless, graceful demeanor. Adding to her allure was the perfectly tailored maid outfit she wore, which gave her an irresistibly elegant and captivating aura. 

"That's... Izayoi Sakuya cosplay! It's so detailed and accurate!" 

"Seriously... I think my heart just skipped a beat." 

"Does anyone know this stunning beauty? Can someone introduce me—ah!" 

"Introduce her to 'you'? Keep dreaming! I'd like to meet her myself!" 

"Wait a second... She looks so real. Could it be... is she actually the real deal!?" 

This suggestion left everyone momentarily stunned. In the past, such an idea would have been dismissed as ridiculous. But now? The world had changed, and stranger things had become reality. 

Many glanced over at Altair, who exuded an undeniable air of authenticity. 

Could it be true?

Yes, it was! The figure standing before them was none other than the descendant from Gensokyo—Izayoi Sakuya! 

At that moment, Sakuya herself surveyed the crowd, her brows furrowing slightly. 

Who are these people? Why are they staring at me like that? 

And... why do they seem to recognize me? 

A wave of unease washed over her as she tilted her gaze toward the sky. Something was clearly amiss. 

"This... doesn't look like Gensokyo(Land of Illusion)," she murmured. 

A frown formed on her delicate features as realization dawned. "It's time for me to prepare dinner for Miss Flander and Miss Remilia! How on earth did I end up here?!" 

Her frustration mounted, and she clenched her silver teeth in growing anger. 

"Damn it! How did this happen? It must be the work of 'her'! That meddling old woman—who else could have the time or audacity for something like this?!" 

——

Had a certain 'eternally eighteen-year-old' yokai been present at that moment, she might have given Sakuya a pointed glare and retorted, ''Old woman? Care to repeat that? Perhaps you'd like to spend a few centuries in the gap?'' 

——

Sakuya shook her head, her resolve hardening. "I don't know what that old woman is plotting, but none of it matters. The most important thing right now is returning to the Scarlet Devil Mansion! If Miss Flandre is left hungry, there will be chaos!" 

Sakuya was feeling extremely anxious. She was the only reliable member of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, after all. The others? A mistress perpetually lost in thought, a second lady with unstable tendencies, a reclusive librarian, and a lazy gatekeeper. Without her, chaos would surely reign in the mansion! 

To make matters worse, she had left specifically to buy a Type B blood bag for her mistress. What if the mistress went hungry? What if something happened in her absence? 

The more Sakuya thought about it, the more panicked she became. Her eyes darted toward a girl in the crowd who had just recognized her. 

'Swish!' 

In an instant, Sakuya closed the ten-meter gap between them, appearing directly in front of the girl. 

The girl, who was also dressed in a maid outfit, froze as her heart raced. 

"S-Sakuya…! Uh, hello. My name is Narumi Momose. It's a pleasure to meet you," she said nervously, introducing herself. Although she knew that Sakuya wasn't likely to harm her, the abruptness of the encounter left her feeling uneasy.

"You know me?" Sakuya asked, narrowing her eyes. 

"Yes, of course! Sakuya Izayoi, you're a celebrity here. Everyone knows you, not just me!" Narumi nodded quickly. 

"How well do you know me?" Sakuya pressed. Sure, it wasn't unusual for people to recognize her—she 'was' a well-known figure in Gensokyo. But still, she needed to confirm what this girl actually knew. 

"Um… well…" 

Narumi hesitated, wracking her brain for details about Sakuya. After a moment, something came to her, and she blurted out, "You're from the Scarlet Devil Mansion!" 

"That's hardly a secret," Sakuya replied, shaking her head. 

"Right, um… you can manipulate time!" Narumi added with growing enthusiasm. 

"Still not a secret," Sakuya said flatly, shaking her head again. 

Narumi's mind raced as she tried to think of something more substantial. Finally, as if making a desperate gamble, she pointed directly at Sakuya's chest and exclaimed, "You… you wear padding there!" 

Sakuya froze. 

Her face turned scarlet in an instant. How could this girl possibly know that? 

Subconsciously, Sakuya pulled at her maid outfit defensively. "W-who said I use padding?! Don't go around tarnishing my reputation!" she stammered, her embarrassment palpable. 

The scene left the surrounding onlookers stunned before realization dawned on them. 

The woman standing before them… was indeed the real Izayoi Sakuya!