The the end of Day1
We're All Friends from Here On!
Unlike previous years, the event was held in the middle of summer this time, and both days were extremely hot.
Even so, I was so grateful that so many people stopped by my booth.
Even so, I was so grateful that so many people stopped by my booth.
This time, the must-see highlight was definitely the cuddly toy!
With every event, our booth gets more and more filled with Hoop energy—and honestly, this might be the final form.
With every event, our booth gets more and more filled with Hoop energy—and honestly, this might be the final form.
It’s a total Fupu takeover!
It had always been a dream of mine to make a cuddly toy of Fupu.
On the way to the event, I was filled with excitement—“It’s so cute, people are going to love it!”—and at the same time, a little nervous...
“But what if no one comes to buy one?”
On the way to the event, I was filled with excitement—“It’s so cute, people are going to love it!”—and at the same time, a little nervous...
“But what if no one comes to buy one?”
But those worries quickly disappeared—the very first item to be adopted was... the cuddly toy!
I was honestly so moved.
I was honestly so moved.
I heard that the first person had checked all the info in advance, and came straight to Hoop as soon as the venue opened.
I’m beyond grateful.
I’m beyond grateful.
Watching Hoop head off to a new home with such a happy person always fills me with emotion.
Wishing them a life full of healing and happiness together.
Walk bag sample
Walk bag sample
At the event, everyone who purchased a cuddly toy received a special “walk bag”—available only at the venue.
And guess what? It was handmade by my dad!
And guess what? It was handmade by my dad!
The photo shows a sample we used to test the size and durability beforehand.
I really wish I had taken more photos of customers carrying their Fupu plushies on the day…
That’s something I’ll be more mindful of next time—capturing more memories and moments with everyone.
I really wish I had taken more photos of customers carrying their Fupu plushies on the day…
That’s something I’ll be more mindful of next time—capturing more memories and moments with everyone.
The walk bag was also very well received!
Some people told me how lovely it was to see others walking around the venue with Fupu on their back.
I’d love to keep offering it to those who purchase at future events, too!
For more details about the cuddly toy → About the Cuddly Toy
Some people told me how lovely it was to see others walking around the venue with Fupu on their back.
I’d love to keep offering it to those who purchase at future events, too!
For more details about the cuddly toy → About the Cuddly Toy
Fan - Front side
Fan - Back side
And there was one more new challenge this time—we handed out Fupu fans at the event!
They were a big hit!
At first, I was a little nervous, hoping I could give them out without having any left over...
So I offered them to people who bought goods, or those who were clearly interested and spending time at the booth.
At first, I was a little nervous, hoping I could give them out without having any left over...
So I offered them to people who bought goods, or those who were clearly interested and spending time at the booth.
I’d quietly say, "Actually... I’m giving out fans this time..." and when I gently pulled one out, people would light up and say, "Aww, it’s so cute!"
Seeing those happy faces really made my day.
Seeing those happy faces really made my day.
It was heartwarming to spot people around the venue carrying Fupu fans, and even folks who seemed less interested at first couldn’t help but smile when they received one.
There was one moment I especially loved—someone standing next to a friend who was browsing suddenly smiled when they were handed a fan. So sweet!
There was one moment I especially loved—someone standing next to a friend who was browsing suddenly smiled when they were handed a fan. So sweet!
I also got so many reactions like: "Wait, what?! This looks like merch! I can actually take one?!" It made me so happy.
Compared to a standard shop card, the fan had a whole different kind of impact—plus, it was perfect for a summer event!
I’m really glad I went for it.
I’m really glad I went for it.
Gashapon - Before
Gashapon - After
Coins
Another exciting new addition this time—we finally introduced a capsule toy machine (gashapon)!
It’s a slightly smaller version than the real thing, but still looks and feels very authentic.
It’s a slightly smaller version than the real thing, but still looks and feels very authentic.
To match the booth, we painted it a cheerful yellow, and even made custom stickers to decorate it!
Just for fun, we also painted the tokens gold and silver, and it sparked some real excitement—people were wondering, “Which one has better luck for getting the secret item?” It was such a joy to see that little sense of playfulness catch on!
Gashapon
Gashapon
Inside the capsule toy machine were acrylic stands, and they were a big hit!
So many people gave it a spin, and one lucky person each day got the secret item—congratulations!
So many people gave it a spin, and one lucky person each day got the secret item—congratulations!
One moment that really left an impression on me this time—Someone who had previously bought just a postcard came back this time, found my booth again, and walked away with their arms full of goodies.
Seeing that made me realize—each time I put myself out there, it really is like planting seeds. And some of them are starting to bloom.
Seeing that made me realize—each time I put myself out there, it really is like planting seeds. And some of them are starting to bloom.
Two sisters carefully counting their allowance and asking, "Do you still have one more of this? We want matching ones!"
Others would exclaim, "This is so cute!" and buy multiples, or joyfully say, "That one, and this one... oh, and this too, please!"
Every time, I feel like I'm the one being energized and uplifted by everyone’s smiles and excitement.
Others would exclaim, "This is so cute!" and buy multiples, or joyfully say, "That one, and this one... oh, and this too, please!"
Every time, I feel like I'm the one being energized and uplifted by everyone’s smiles and excitement.
Some people...
...have come to every show since my very first, shared memories of past purchases,
told me, "I'll be cheering you on from now on!",
shouted "I loooooove it!" in pure excitement,
or asked, "You weren’t here last time, were you?"
“Will you be at other events?”, or “Please do a solo show someday!”
...have come to every show since my very first, shared memories of past purchases,
told me, "I'll be cheering you on from now on!",
shouted "I loooooove it!" in pure excitement,
or asked, "You weren’t here last time, were you?"
“Will you be at other events?”, or “Please do a solo show someday!”
Each and every person gave me such kind and encouraging words.
I honestly can’t express how grateful and happy that made me feel.
I honestly can’t express how grateful and happy that made me feel.
So many people said, “It’s so cute!”, “It’s so soothing!”— and each of those little words gave me strength.
There are times I feel stuck or uncertain, but this experience reminded me how important it is to keep going.
There are times I feel stuck or uncertain, but this experience reminded me how important it is to keep going.
I'll continue to take things at my own pace, and do my best to keep sharing little moments of healing with you—together with Fupu.
Thank you so much for all your support ;D
Thank you so much for all your support ;D
I’ve added the plushies and more to my online shop! If you couldn’t make it to the event, feel free to take a look online★
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2025.07.11
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