Pretty sure it's not even about the money. Being featured in a hobby magazine is already a big win for amateur hobbyists. No one would do photography if their sole purpose was to make money
Exactly. Being selected for publication is a big deal. Her “friends” were a bunch of jerks. Riko was the biggest jerk of all with that dismissal and immediate subject change too. I mean, the half-ass friends were more excited than she was.
Never thought I’d say this here, but I’m really hoping it doesn’t go the yuri route because those bitches are not people worth being in a romantic relationship with.