August is trapped with his cousin, Valora, in a massive convention center where fandom events run all hours of every day. There is no way to communicate with the outside world, but everyone can earn a living doing the things they love. Despite the splendor, there are many mysteries, including why people die when they attempt to dress in anything but cosplay. August wants to investigate the hidden secrets of their new home and enjoy time with new friends, but he only has two weeks until Valora forces him to enter a tournament that could earn them a ticket back to their old lives.