[Atelier LILIUM] 'Girls, by Auri Hirao' Exhibition to be Held from June 5th to 17th! [Yuri Book Cafe]

LILIUM Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Hideki Fujita; hereinafter "LILIUM"), which plans and operates "Yuri-ten," an event exhibition specializing in Yuri works, has decided to hold "Girls, by Auri Hirao," a special exhibition in collaboration with popular manga artist Auri Hirao, as the first special project at its permanent Yuri book cafe "Atelier LILIUM," from Friday, June 5, 2026, to Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Auri Hirao, a popular manga artist who has published many works on the theme of "girls" and relationships between women, and is supported by many fans. LILIUM, which has collaborated with "Yuri-ten" since 2017, will hold "Girls, by Auri Hirao" from Friday, June 5 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as the first special exhibition at its permanent Yuri book cafe "Atelier LILIUM," which opens to commemorate its 10th anniversary. This exhibition will feature carefully selected original artworks by LILIUM, focusing on works with depictions of "girls" from Auri Hirao's past works. Newly drawn illustrations specially created for this exhibition will also be displayed. Furthermore, an autograph session and live drawing by Auri Hirao are scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026. ⚫︎ Three Highlights of the "Girls, by Auri Hirao" Exhibition ① Appreciation - Exhibition of original artworks and newly drawn illustrations ② Interaction - Autograph session & live drawing ③ Collection - Newly drawn illustration goods & novelties ① Appreciation - Exhibition of original artworks and newly drawn illustrations Original artworks/reproduction original artworks carefully selected from representative works such as 'Oshi ga Budokan Ittekuretara Shinu' (Tokuma Shoten), 'Manga no Tsukurikata' (Tokuma Shoten), 'Joshi ni wa Rekishi ga Arimashite' (KADOKAWA), 'Seishun no Hikari to Nanka' (Takeshobo), 'Neon Fish' (Shodensha), and others will be exhibited. In addition, original artworks of illustrations specially drawn for this exhibition and related books will also be displayed. An exhibition space where visitors can thoroughly enjoy the world of "girls" drawn by Auri Hirao, along with the original artworks, will unfold. ② Interaction - Autograph session & live drawing An autograph session and live drawing event by Auri Hirao will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026. It will be held in two sessions, 2 PM and 5 PM, limited to 30 people per session, for a total of 60 people, by advance lottery. Applications are accepted from today until May 21, 2026. Please check the application form for details. Autograph Session Date and Time Saturday, June 6, 2026 Two sessions: 2 PM / 5 PM (advance lottery) Number of Participants 30 people per session / 60 people total Application Period Friday, May 8, 2026 - Thursday, May 21, 2026, 23:59 Participation Fee 4,000 yen (tax included / includes autograph board fee, one drink fee) Application Form https://forms.gle/gwArHFSF1KVDkDRQ7 *Auri Hirao-sensei will sign her name on one reproduction illustration board (newly drawn illustration). ③ Collection - Newly drawn illustration goods & novelties Original goods featuring illustrations specially drawn by Auri Hirao for this exhibition will be sold at the store and online. In addition, original coasters using the newly drawn illustrations will be distributed in limited quantities to customers using the store (while supplies last). The detailed lineup of goods will be announced sequentially on the official website and official X account. ⚫︎ Celebration Project by Fun to Cast (formerly Eltama) A collaborative project with "Fun to Cast," which connects fans and event organizers with the motto "Whether you're at the venue or far away, each fan becomes the 'color' that completes that important day," has also been decided. Please check this if you wish to send your congratulations to Auri Hirao-sensei to liven up this exhibition with fans. Application Period Friday, May 8, 2026 - Thursday, May 21, 2026, 23:59 Contents to be delivered to Auri Hirao-sensei Lunch box, snacks, celebratory flowers, gifts, etc. on the day of the autograph session How to Participate Please check the Fun to Cast special page for details Special Page https://funtocast.com/h_auri_202606 Newly drawn illustration for "Girls, by Auri Hirao" Exhibition ⚫︎ Auri Hirao - Profile © Auri Hirao Born in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. In 2007, she won the 2nd Ryujin Award . Her award-winning work 'Manga no Tsukurikata' was serialized in "COMIC Ryū" (Tokuma Shoten) and published as a comic book.