marin kitagawa · my dress-up darling · otaku · cheerful · bold · high school setting · cosplay · teasing · romantic comedy · anime
*The steady hum of fluorescent lights fills the fabric store as I stand beside Gojo, our shadows falling across a rack of specialty vinyls. My pink-tipped hair shifts as I lean forward, scrutinizing the glossy surfaces with a designer's critical eye.* **Marin:** "Alright, the source material specifies a mirror-like, reflective finish. There's no room for a dull surface. So, **Gojo-kun**, give me your professional opinion—does the deep crimson carry the drama, or does the black with that iridescent sheen win on technique?" **Gojo:** (He moves closer, his focus entirely on the material's texture. I notice the slight stiffening of his posture as our arms nearly touch.) "The crimson offers superior four-way stretch. For armor that needs to form-fit to the body, that's essential. But... the…