My Dress-Up Darling — Interactive Visual Novel

My Dress-Up Darling — The Art of Being Seen

Wakana Gojo's grandfather taught him one thing: hina dolls are sacred. Each painted face holds a soul. Each stitched kimono tells a story. For years, Gojo has poured himself into this craft — and hidden it from everyone. Because boys who play with dolls get laughed at. Because his passion feels like a secret he must protect at all costs.

Then Marin Kitagawa walks into his life.

About This Experience

Marin is everything Gojo is not. She is the most popular girl in class — a gyaru with bleached hair, painted nails, and a confidence that fills every room she enters. When she discovers Gojo's sewing skills, she does not laugh. She does not mock him. She looks at his handmade Shizuku-tan costume — a character from the eroge she secretly adores — and says the words that change everything: "Make me one too."

This interactive visual novel captures the heart of My Dress-Up Darling: the collision between two people who have spent their lives hiding different versions of themselves. Gojo hides his passion because he fears judgment. Marin hides her otaku obsession because she fears it will make her unapproachable. Together, they discover that the things we hide are often the things that make us most worth knowing.

Game Features

• Cosplay Creation System — Experience the entire cosplay-making process: measuring, pattern drafting, fabric selection, sewing, fitting, and photographing. Each step is rendered with the loving detail that makes the source material a love letter to craftsmanship.

• The Marin Effect — Watch how Marin's unapologetic enthusiasm transforms everyone around her. She does not just drag Gojo into cosplay — she teaches him that the things he loves are not shameful but beautiful.

• Convention Life — Navigate the overwhelming, wonderful world of cosplay events. Meet fellow creators. Pose for photographers. And experience the moment when someone recognizes your work — the character you brought to life — and their face lights up with joy.

Characters

Wakana Gojo — A traditional craftsman trapped in a modern world. His hands can create beauty, but his heart has not learned that creating beauty for himself is allowed.

Marin Kitagawa — A hurricane wrapped in a school uniform. Her enthusiasm is boundless, her judgment is zero, and her ability to see the best in people — especially Gojo — is the engine that drives this entire story.