Rafayel Folding Art Book “A Fish of Longing” with artist’s original hand-drawn sketch

RARE ITEM

“A Fish of Longing” (一尾相思鱼) is an exceptionally rare Rafayel fan-made accordion art book by artist A_s雅, created exclusively for CP32. Inspired by traditional Chinese aesthetics, the collection reimagines Rafayel and the MC through elegant black-and-white illustrations that blend manga-style linework, ink-wash textures, decorative motifs, and flowing classical costume design.

The accordion-fold format allows the artwork to unfold into a continuous visual composition, creating an experience closer to a traditional Chinese handscroll than a conventional book. Throughout the piece, Rafayel appears in richly detailed historical-inspired attire alongside the MC, surrounded by butterflies, water, architecture, and poetic imagery that give the collection a quiet, romantic atmosphere.

This particular edition is especially difficult to obtain. The CP32 signed and hand-drawn edition was limited to only 30 sets, and this set includes the artist’s original hand-drawn sketch and signature from the event. With the release long over and extremely few copies circulating, finding another complete set in this configuration is exceptionally difficult.

The complete set also includes its original illustrated paper shopping bag, two pearlescent postcards, an artist stamp card, and a small acrylic stand, making this a highly collectible CP32 event set rather than simply an individual art book.

✦ Product Details

Character: Rafayel & MC
Item Type: Fan-Made Accordion-Fold Art Book & Collector Set
Title: A Fish of Longing
Original Title: 一尾相思鱼
Artist: A_s雅
Format: Accordion-Fold / Concertina Art Book
Artwork: Black-and-White Manga & Ink-Wash Inspired Illustrations
Event: CP32
Release Type: Extremely Limited Event Edition
Signed Edition: Limited to 30 Sets
Included Items: Accordion Art Book, Original Paper Shopping Bag, Two Pearlescent Postcards, Artist Hand-Drawn Signed Sketch, Artist Stamp Card, and Acrylic Stand

✦ Support Independent Artist

This fan-made collector set was created by independent artist A_s雅. This rare edition includes the artist’s original signature and hand-drawn artwork, making each surviving set an especially meaningful piece for collectors while directly celebrating the artist’s creative work.

✦ Shipping Information

This item is currently in stock and ready to ship.

Orders are typically shipped within 1–2 business days from our California location.

Only one complete set is currently available. Due to the extremely limited CP32 release, future restocks cannot be guaranteed.

If your order contains preorder or backorder items, your order will be held and shipped together once all items are available.

If you’d like your in-stock items sooner, we recommend placing separate orders.

Thank you for supporting talented independent artists and their creative work.