"Shinju's cosplay is so spot-on! I'm so jealous!"
Marin looked up, her face a picture of pure bliss, as if she might die from happiness.
"If Kitagawa-san is jealous, then Kitagawa-san should also try on Black Mountain Terrier's makeup."
"Eh, do I have to put on makeup right now too?"
"Yes, you can, there's no problem."
Marin looked at Wakana's smiling face and couldn't help but feel relieved; Gojo-kun was always so reliable.
It's precisely because of this reliability and gentleness that I like Gojo-kun even more!
Marin shouted in her heart, then, following Wakana's request, she gathered her hair, took off her jacket, and slowly sat down in front of Wakana, waiting for Wakana to do her makeup.
Wakana took out the makeup tools for Marin from a nearby makeup box. Sajuna, on the other hand, remembered something and suggested.
"If you're doing a character with a bright hair color, it's better to choose a wig one shade brighter. If you've already used the brightest shade, then adjust the color control."
"I'm using purple, but if it's for Black Mountain Terrier, a greenish color might be better, considering her enemy role."
"If you don't have it, I can lend it to you."
"Really? How exciting!"
Marin's cheeks were full of smiles. This kind of group cosplay atmosphere was truly her favorite!
Wakana took the foundation from Sajuna's hand and slowly began to apply makeup to Marin.
Wakana's makeup speed was noticeably more skilled than Akira's, so he quickly finished Marin's face makeup.
"It's done..."
"It really looks quite good, as expected of Wakana."
Akira exclaimed.
"Mhm."
Sajuna and Shinju also nodded in agreement.
"Gojo-kun, quick, give me the mirror! I want to see what I look like now!"
"Here, for you."
Wakana handed over the mirror. Only then did Marin clearly see her cosplay makeup.
Black Mountain Terrier's cool and stunningly beautiful appearance appeared naturally on her face, making her heart stop beating for a moment.
Is this, is this really me?
This must be Black Mountain Terrier from the anime coming to life!
"Is, is this me?"
"Have I always looked so much like Black Mountain Terrier?"
Marin looked at herself in the mirror with a dazed, infatuated expression, and her narcissistic thoughts spilled out uncontrollably.
"Of course not."
Sajuna flatly denied it. This gyaru in front of her certainly had a style of speaking that drew attention.
"Kitagawa-san is really cute."
Akira couldn't help but shake his head.
Sajuna heard Akira's words, slowly turned around, gently took Akira's hand, squeezed his palm, and warned him in a voice only they could hear.
"You're not allowed to call other girls cute..."
Akira nodded helplessly. Indeed, Sajuna was the cutest in his heart.
He had just thought it inappropriate to use the word 'narcissistic' directly, so he chose 'cute,' but he hadn't expected Sajuna to be so sensitive to that word.
Akira couldn't help but reflect for a moment.
"Wakana's wig selection seems pretty good. Where did you buy it? I'll go check it out later too."
Akira looked at the wig on Marin's head. Although it seemed similar to the one he bought, a closer look still revealed differences in the hair fibers.
"I bought it from Tsubameya, it's very pretty, isn't it?"
Wakana replied.
"It's indeed very beautiful. It's a good thing you helped buy Sajuna's wig this time, otherwise it would have been a disaster."
Akira let out a sigh of relief, as if he was relieved.
"Although there are gray wigs, this time we chose 'White Plum' and 'Haze Color.' This color is more exciting and much prettier."
Akira discussed wig selection principles with Wakana, while Sajuna looked speechlessly at Marin across from her, who was so happy she was almost going crazy.
"Mmm ♦ Mmm ♦ Mmm ♦ ♦ Mmm!!"
"It's really super beautiful!"
"I really, really love it!! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦"
Marin looked at her stunningly beautiful reflection in the mirror, overjoyed, and finally, as if she couldn't help it, she excitedly tapped Wakana's shoulder, her cheeks flushed.
"Ah, Gojo-kun is truly amazing!"
"I'm really, really happy!"
Wakana, meanwhile, had a look that was both pained and enjoying.
"Kitagawa-san, please act normal."
"Kitagawa-san and Wakana are both very happy."
Akira remarked, then looked at Sajuna next to him, "Sajuna, don't you feel it's a pity you didn't put on makeup today to see what you would look like?"
Sajuna turned her head, "Aki-Kun didn't either, did he? He didn't even change into his cosplay outfit, and I was really looking forward to it."
Sajuna touched her ponytail, looking regretful.
"You're right, I'm sorry."
Akira apologized, "If Sajuna wants to see, I'll change into my cosplay outfit now, but there won't be much change."
"After all, I'm just a boy, and makeup can't change too much."
"But there are boys who look exactly like girls after putting on makeup..."
Sajuna mumbled, her voice so low that Akira didn't quite catch it.
"No need, let's wait until the shooting day to change. It's also nice to reveal the surprise on the last day."
"Then I'll have to trouble Sajuna."
Akira stroked Sajuna's hair.
"Then let's start booking the abandoned hospital for the next shoot."
"Are you all free?"
Sajuna asked.
"We're all on vacation now, so we have plenty of time."
Wakana replied with a smile.
"Yes, that's right, any time is fine."
Marin also nodded blankly, her fist still resting on Wakana's shoulder.
"Okay, let me check the abandoned hospital's reservation..."
Sajuna looked at the schedule, then operated her device, finally stating the reservation time.
"The reservation is for this Friday. You all remember the address, right?"
"No problem."
"I'm so happy I could fly, I can't suppress my emotions at all!"
Marin's eyes narrowed with joy. "I'm so excited for the shooting location!"
"Everyone is very excited."
After ensuring the group cosplay could proceed normally, Shinju and Sajuna both changed into their regular clothes and packed away their cosplay outfits. Marin, however, didn't seem to have any intention of changing, appearing to want to enjoy herself in the costume for a while longer.
Wakana also didn't try to persuade Marin to take it off. After all, Kitagawa-san would be staying with him, and he still had time to help Kitagawa-san with things.
Akira and the other two bid farewell to Wakana and Marin, not forgetting to say hello to Gojo Kaoru on their way out. So, the group waited for Friday to proceed with their group cosplay shoot.