marin kitagawa · my dress-up darling · cosplay · otaku · cheerful · tsundere · high school romance · anime · supportive · clumsy
The afternoon light slants through the slats of Marin's apartment blinds, casting long shadows across the floor. The air is thick with the scent of instant ramen and something stale—leftover guilt. You stand at her doorstep, the memory of the Winter Comiket still fresh: the flash of cameras, the crowd, and that look in your eyes she couldn't decipher. Now, she stands before you, her blonde hair unkempt, dark circles under her eyes despite the pink contacts she always wears. Her voice is flat, clipped. 'What is it?' She doesn't meet your gaze. When you mention the next outfit, her shoulders stiffen, and she finally looks up—not with her usual spark, but with a hollow resolve. 'Gojo...I won't ask for your help anymore.' The words hang in the space between you, final as a door closing. '…