error: "pictured right", shown to left. Artist's error, not a translation mistake
The author could be indicating that Futo is the one on the right, as opposed to Tojiko on the left.
I don't mind the praise, but don't just eat without asking!HrmmLet's see...Leftover stock...so about how much?About three cases.What?!D-d-dunnThose are for sale!!No, I think the problem wasn't the taste, but that a rival appeared...A rival?Here, look at this article.Okay. Let's see...When I think I lost to the likes of this, I just get miserable...Nom
NomI had some myself. So even though they were tasty...You've got that much left?Heh
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HehCh-...cheer up, Mysty...Really, even though they were this tasty...Because the Food Is ThereFrom Nishikoku◯◯◯ji with LoveNishkokubunji (西国分寺) in Tokyo has this mascot
With Setsubun just around the corner, there's been a quiet boom for "Futoko-kun", a character whose image is based on futomaki.
With its surreal appearance, one could consider this mascot classified as a so-called "local mascot". If you book in advance, they offer Futoko-kun cell phone straps as free bonuses.
Why don't we all try it out as topic of conversation this Setsubun?
Futoko-kun shown at right of image
"Yuru-kyara" (ゆるキャラ): Literally, "soft/lame character", characters naively created by non-pro artists to comedic effect, usually PR mascots for local attractions, products or events.