Please Make Me Happy in the Real World Too, Okay? Illustration Card PRISM GARDEN

A tender little confession card for anyone who loves the quiet romance of Japanese fair merch: this mini shikishi-style illustration reads "Please make me happy in the real world too?", printed on the stiff, textured board that classic Japanese art boards use.

It was distributed as a special bonus during the "PRISM GARDEN" fair at Melonbooks, a well-known Japanese shop for indie artwork and subculture goods. Fairs like this spotlight independent illustrators, and their bonus cards tend to disappear quickly once fans catch wind of them.

The card is new and unused, though as with many handmade fair bonuses, those seeking flawless, mass-produced perfection may want to look elsewhere. For everyone else, this is a sweet, one-of-a-kind keepsake from a Japanese illustration event, ready to brighten a shelf or sketchbook collection.