The guide contains spoilers for Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, and is not recommended for players who have not completed Chapter 1. Read at your own risk.
NOTE: Tsumugi will only initiate 2 FTEs in Chapter 1. After Tsumugi has completed 2 FTEs, she will still accept gifts, but will not initiate any further Free Time Events in Chapter 1.
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Locations[]
Tsumugi can be found at the following locations during Free Time:
LOCATIONS
Chapter 1
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1st Floor (Entrance Hall)
Basement (Game Room)
Basement (Entrance Hall)
2nd Floor (Classroom C)
Chapter 2
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Tsumugi's dorm room
Casino - Basement
Basement (Library)
Pool
1st Floor (Dining Hall)
Chapter 3
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1st Floor (Dining Hall)
4th Floor (Near the Three Doors)
Basement (Game Room)
Tsumugi's dorm room
4th Floor (Shrine Entrance)
Chapter 4
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5th Floor (Cosplayer Lab)
Basement (Library)
5th Floor (Cosplayer Lab)
Robot Lab
5th Floor (Cosplayer Lab)
Chapter 5
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Courtyard (Plaza)
Courtyard (Front Entrance)
5th Floor (Cosplayer Lab)
1st Floor (Dining Hall)
Presents[]
Tsumugi's present preferences from the MonoMono Machine are categorized as follows:
Loves:
050. Prop Carrying Case, 051. Japanese Doll Wig, 052. Photoshop Software, 053. Sewing Kit, 075. Steel Glasses Case, 130. Key of Love
Likes:
003. Ginger Tea, 004. Cleopatra's Pearl Cocktail, 005. Non-Alcoholic Drink of Immortality, 009. Astro Cake, 012. Greek Yogurt, 017. Gyoza In the Shape of a Face, 019. Crystal Bangle, 020. Striped Necktie, 021. Bondage Boots, 023. Workout Clothes, 025. Autumn-Colored Scarf, 027. Cheer Coat Uniform, 028. Nail Brush, 030. Beret, 031. Ladybug Brooch, 032. Cufflinks, 033. Dog Tag, 034. White Robot Mustache, 035. Book of the Blackened, 043. Stainless Tray, 045. High-End Headphones, 048. Illusion Rod, 049. Hand Mirror, 054. Flame Thunder, 056. Indigo Hakama, 057. Fashionable Glasses, 064. Sketchbook, 069. Potted Banyan Tree, 072. Work Chair Of Doom, 077. Clock-Shaped Gaming Console, 081. Jelly Balls, 084. Semazen Doll, 085. Weathercock of Barcelous, 091. Space Egg, 094. Helping Yacchi, 095. Home Planet, 099. Cleansing Air Freshener, 101. Marigold Seeds, 102. Rock-Paper-Scissors Cards, 103. Perfect Laser Gun, 104. Someone's Student ID, 106. Dangan Werewolf, 111. Gun of Man's Passion, 112. Pure-White Practice Sword
When you give Tsumugi a present, she will give you a different reaction depending on how much she likes it. There are two possible reactions for each "tier" of present, and which of the two reactions you receive is random. Each line is a separate response.
Loves
What!? I can have this!? Really!? I mean...no one else here can even appreciate this like I can!
You'd give this...to me...? Thank you! Thank you so much! Those are the only words I can say!
Likes
Oh, this is nice. You've got good taste, Kaede/Shuichi. If you're offering it to me, I'll gladly accept it. I'm really happy now!
Huh, there was something like this here? Are you sure I can have it? Thanks, it was plain to see I was stressed, but this helped me calm down.
Oh, this... it's from that one show, right? I knew it! Huh...? You don't know what I'm talking about? Waaah! I must've misunderstood... I thought you knew it, Kaede/Shuichi...
OK
I know what you're trying to say. This plain item's good for plain old me. Just kidding... I know you didn't mean that. It's just a joke, okay?
Hmmm...well, things like this aren't bad. Do you like stuff like this, Kaede/Shuichi? Why did you choose it? I'm curious about other people's taste.
Dislikes
Umm...I don't really get it. Why are you giving this to me? Fine then. This...means war. Is that what you wanted me to say?
Sorry, but...I don't have any good references for a weird thing like this. I'm just a plain, boring girl. You know that, right Kaede/Shuichi?
Hates
Is this some sort of bad joke? I don't know what to say... Sorry...I think I don't feel well... I'm gonna go put some ice on my head, so can you give me some space?
Skills Granted[]
Becoming close to Tsumugi will grant the player the following skills, which will aid them in Class Trials:
Name
Description
Cost
2D Love
Some panels will be filled in from the beginning. Effective during the Closing Argument.
6 SP
Free Time Event Dialogue & Option Guide[]
Full dialogue from Tsumugi's Free Time Events:
Introduction[]
???
Umm...
Hey, you're an Ultimate student, right? Can we talk—
Ummmm...
Hm? Did she not hear me? Okay, then...
Heeeey! Hellooooo!
Ummmmmm...
What? She still can't hear me? Maybe she's a really detailed mannequin?
...No, I don't think that's the case...
You never know. We already saw a moving teddy bear. As I said that, I poked her cheek... ...and felt her skin squish beneath my fingertip.
Umm...
Poking her doesn't work either? Then...maybe she is just a doll. But she looks so real! Try it, Shuichi! Poke, poke!
Ah, no thanks...
Just do it! It's so fun! As I grabbed his hand to make him poke her other cheek...
I never thought I'd be poked from both sides. How truly unexpected.
Ah!
So she wasn't a mannequin. Well, I knew that.
If you knew that, why did you make me poke her?
Because she wasn't responding.
Oh, I didn't mean any harm... I was just deep in thought. So I thought if I ignored you, you'd go somewhere else.
You were ignoring us? Isn't that a bit rude?
Umm, well isn't it rude to force someone to talk when they don't want to? Oh, but it's fine. I feel like talking now.
Now, let's talk. What do you want to start with? My favorite Doraemon episode is #53. The one with security cameras and target practice.
Um, before you talk about that... Can you tell us your name?
Oh, my name is Tsumugi Shirogane. I'm the Ultimate Cosplayer.
So you're...a cosplayer.
Are you...surprised? I get that a lot, since I'm so plain.
I mean, it sorta makes sense. You have this strange, almost sexy aura about you.
I bet it's because you've got people ogling all your curves on a daily basis, huh?
Kaede...you sound like a creepy old man...
Normally, I don't really like people looking at me like that...
I just like making cosplay. I'm fine with others wearing them...
But lately, more cosplayers are putting themselves before their characters.
I'd rather wear my outfits myself, with love, than give them to people like that.
Wow...you're pretty intense.
It makes me happy when I get to show people the outfits I've made. And thanks to my sponsors, I can use materials that are just plain expensive.
Ohhhh! Well, of course the Ultimate Cosplayer would have sponsors!
It's not a big deal. People just crowd around like I'm a panda at the zoo.
That's so amazing... You're pretty much a celebrity, you know?
Ah, is it alright if I ask you something too? Earlier...you looked as if you were thinking hard about something. What was it?
Oh, yeah! We needed to ask her that! Nice job, Shuichi!
Ah...that bronze dragon statue over there. I'm just plain curious about it.
It almost seems like it's floating, right? Doesn't it look pretty out of place?
Now that you mention it...you're right. It sorta bothers me, too.
This is a school, right? But everything here is so weird, isn't it? There's trees and grass growing inside, I can't find any exits... And it seems like we're the only people here...
Are we...going to be okay? Are we going to be able to get out?
...
Kaede? What's wrong?
Hehe, that frightened look on her face was sorta sexy.
...This again?
I'm just kidding... Well, it's not a big deal. Our present situation is our main concern. Once it's over, we'll be good and dandy.
You're...pretty optimistic, Kaede.
Well, people do say I'm carefree!
Worrying won't get you anywhere, you know. It's better to just be carefree.
Yeah...I guess so. Being all depressed won't help anything.
Yeah. So, let's try to find a way out.
Obtained Friendship Fragment! Tsumugi's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
With Kaede Akamatsu[]
Free Time Event 1[]
Spend time with Tsumugi
Hey, Tsumugi. I don't know much about cosplay... but it's basically like bringing a fictional character to life, right?
Yeah, well...that's correct.
Hm...
Wh-What? Why do you look so bothered?
I don't really get why you'd go through all that just to bring a character to life. Well, I guess I always wanted to be a cool hero or princess. I can see why you'd wanna wear their clothes. As a kid, I wanted to dress like a princess
Yeah, that's right! That's why people want to try cosplaying!
Sorry, I don't.
You don't!? H-How mean... You betrayed my feelings!?
B-Betrayed!?
You don't...understand cosplay after all. Geez, I thought it was just plain obvious.
What do you mean, I don't understand?
Oh, don't worry about it. I'm not mad or anything.
Umm...why do I want to become fictional characters? If I had to give a reason...umm... ...because they're there?
Why are you treating it as if it's like climbing a mountain...?
It's the same feeling. It's not a rational reason. You'd feel the same way if someone asked you why you like piano, right Kaede?
No, I'd be able to explain.
You'd be able to explain!?
Of course, it's fun to play the piano. But the real reason I play is to see people smile.
Wh-What a pure answer! Those are, without a doubt, the words of a main character...! A plain background character like me can't endure your heroine aura, Kaede.
Heroine aura!?
Wait, that's it! I've got it!
What...?
The reason why you aren't interested in becoming fictional characters... It's... Because being the Ultimate Pianist is already pretty fiction-like to begin with!
But I'm real!
...I wanted you to say, "Wh-What did you say!?" right there. Like you promised.
What promise!?
Aaah! You really are pure!
You're too bright and pure for a corrupted denizen of the night like me! Aaaah, bright!
Shouldn't cosplayers be way flashier than that!?
Kaede, we're pretty in tune. I didn't think we'd hang out for so long.
You're pretty in tune yourself, Tsumugi...
Yeah, I think communication like this is necessary for cosplayers...
Hmm, I guess that is true for cosplayers...
After listening to Tsumugi's cosplay stories, I parted ways with her and returned to my room.
Tsumugi's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
Free Time Event 2[]
Spend time with Tsumugi
*sigh*
Are you okay, Tsumugi? You look down...
It's because there's no internet...or TV...or manga here... Cut off from all my sources of moe energy, I'm starting to waste away... There are some anime in the A/V Room, but... I need fresh moe energy... *sigh*
Sh-She's actually depressed!
H-Hey, Tsumugi. Do you have any other hobbies? I saw a lot of stuff in the warehouse, so maybe you can find some other things to do in there.
Other things...? ...
...
...
...
Like what? I can't think of anything.
What? Like...nothing?
I just realized! Without cosplay and my otaku hobbies...I've got nothing left!
Wait, hold on... I'm worried about Tsumugi, but now that I think about it...
Without the piano, I'd have nothing left either!
...
...
...
Tsumugi! L-Let's find another hobby!
Yeah, I agree! We both need to have interests outside of our talents!
Hm...another hobby...
How about baking?
How about baking?
I dunno... That seems like something that needs more girl power than I've got...
You can start casually and improve. It might even be a little fun making mistakes.
Hmm, you're right. If it's just us, indoors, then there's less pressure... I might be able to make some sweets.
After we get out of here, let's do it together, Tsumugi.
How about reading?
How about reading?
Reading, huh? I normally read light novels, so that doesn't really seem like a new hobby.
Wait!? Could it be!? Are you the type that doesn't consider light novels real books!? If so, then that means war!
No, I don't think that. But maybe you should try reading a different kind of book.
Oh, how about a cookbook? That's pretty standard.
Cooking... Yeah, that might be a good. It'll be useful in the future.
After we get out of here, let's do it together, Tsumugi.
How about going out to cafes?
How about going out to cafes?
Going to cafes!? Isn't that too high of a hurdle to jump!?
Huh? Is it too expensive for you? I thought it'd be good since we could walk there, too.
I'm usually indoors all the time, so being outdoors is just plain difficult...
Then, even more reason to go! You gotta try something new!
Umm...you're right. I won't be alone, so it might be a good opportunity!
After we get out of here, let's do it together, Tsumugi.
Y-Yeah...
Huh, what's the matter? You don't sound too excited.
No, that's not it. I was just thinking it's strange... You're a pianist and I'm a cosplayer, right? We're from completely different worlds, and yet...we're talking about sharing a hobby. But that's not a bad thing. This'll be the start of a new story.
She's right... Of course, I'm not happy with realizing I'd be nothing without the piano... But now I know there will be new stories I can experience from this encounter!
After parting ways with Tsumugi, I returned to my room.
Tsumugi's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
With Shuichi Saihara[]
Free Time Event 1[]
Spend time with Tsumugi
You're weird, Shuichi...
Weird? How So?
You wanted to hang out with plain old me when everyone else is so flashy.
Tsumugi, you keep calling yourself "plain," but I really don't think you are.
No, I'm plain. I know it, so you don't have to worry about being polite.
I'm not just trying to be polite...
Most people are surprised when they finally notice me. They're like, "Whoa! Where'd this girl with glasses come from!?" I wonder why glasses are always associated with plain characters...
Well, when you think about quiet and smart kids, you picture them in glasses...
There's a bunch of athletic kids with glasses, though. Like in sports anime...
But the characters with glasses are never allowed to take them off! Not even once! It's like they say, glasses are just like underwear!
...I have definitely never heard that before.
Wait, why were we talking about glasses again...?
Ah, you started it...
Umm...oh right. We were talking about how I'm so plain.
Yes..
I'll tell you just how plain I am... When I go into a crowded store, nobody notices I'm there. When I want to check out, I need to try really hard to get the clerk's attention.
That's not so bad, that's normal in crowded stores. It's happened to me.
When I go to theme parks with friends, I'm so plain, they lose sight of me.
That's not your fault either. Theme parks can get pretty hectic.
And I always have a sewing kit and two plain white handkerchiefs on me.
You consider that plain? I think it's a good thing to be prepared.
Hmm...
Huh? Why is she making that face? It looks like she's bothered by something.
I'm just letting you know, but my list of plainness doesn't end there. Once you hear the rest, you'll think, "Oh man, she's so plain!"
Why is she being so insistent with this!?
First off, when the teacher's taking attendance in class, they'll skip me. So I have to make sure I get counted or I'll be marked absent! Doesn't that suck?
Then, whenever people are splitting into teams, I get picked last cuz I'm plain. Then, when I go into town on my day off... I get stuck behind people on the street who don't notice me cuz I'm plain. Then I go to a store and none of the clerks try to help me cuz I'm plain.
"Cuz I'm plain" is quickly becoming your catchphrase, Tsumugi...
And it’s not just the handkerchiefs. My underwear's white too. Cuz I'm plain.
Underwear!?
Even if I get on the train without a ticket, nobody notices cuz I'm plain. Also I can get into movie theaters without a ticket cuz I'm plain.
B-But that's illegal!
Just kidding. I bet I could do it though. I'm so plain I don't have much of a presence. That's why I'm an international spy. Leave any undercover ops to me.
A spy!?
That...was a joke too. I didn't think you'd fall for that one. Or did you just pretend to? Are you more of a jokester than I thought?
No, it's not quite that... There could be a real spy among theUltimateshere, after all.
Shuichi, be careful of cults and con artists. I'm worried you'll get taken in.
But...Tsumugi looks like she's having fun. So I guess it's alright.
Tsumugi and I parted ways, and I returned to my room.
Tsumugi's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
Free Time Event 2[]
Spend time with Tsumugi
Shuichi, what do you do when it's nighttime? Do you sleep right away?
Well, I don't really have anything to do, so I tend to go to bed right away.
I did that at first to, but now I usually stay up late... 10 o'clock just seems too early to go to sleep. So I've been making paper patterns for my next cosplay until I get sleepy.
That reminds me, you said you like making the outfits more than wearing them, right?
Yeah, it's fine if other people wear them. I said it before, but... Some people have started to promote themselves more than their characters.
That's why you cosplay with love.
Of course, there are still cosplayers who think their characters are important. But...the worst ones just use the characters as stepping stones.
Stepping stones?
People can get famous doing cosplay, so from there... Some people try to use that fame to become celebrities or idols.
I suppose that's true, it is a stepping stone for them.
Right? It's fine if they disrespect me, but I won't let them disrespect the characters!
But when I get mad like that, they just call me an elitist and stop listening...
Tsumugi sighed, rubbing her temples. This must be serious...
When people first start cosplaying... They just want to dress up as the characters because they like them. But before long, it...warps. It gets more warped the longer you do it.
Warped? But the feeling doesn't change, does it?
Umm, well...for cosplay, you have more contact with others than most hobbies. In the beginning, it's just fun to wear the outfits, but... Then you start comparing, pushing your opinions, and starting drama...
And before you know it, the feeling of wanting to dress up as the character... It's replaced by a need to put in the effort to meet other people's standards. Makeup, wig color, contacts... Whatever you need to make it perfect.
...Perfection isn't such a bad goal though, is it?
The problem is, they start to make fun of anyone who doesn't get it perfect. Of course, I believe you should work hard to make quality cosplay, but... It's even more important to feel like you can become your favorite character. That's why I don't want to call anyone just starting out "bad" or a "newbie."
Aaah! Geez! I don't have the right words for it! I can't say it well!
No, I think I understand... Tsumugi never wants to forget the fun of cosplaying. Those feelings must be what makes her theUltimate Cosplayer.
Oh...! Sorry! That wasn't just boring, it got pretty heavy too, huh? Don't think that's all cosplay is, okay? Lots of things about it are just plain fun.
Next time, I'll talk about those things. If you want to, of course.
Tsumugi and I parted ways, and I returned to my room.
Tsumugi's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
Free Time Event 3[]
Spend time with Tsumugi
Like I promised, today is the "Cosplay Is Fun" episode.
Tsumugi seems pretty energized. I wonder what she has in store for me.
Hmm, first...I'll tell you words of wisdom from my cosplay friends.
"You make the size of your eyes up!"
...What?
Make up! Makeup's pretty much like drawing a picture on your face. You can make someone look like a completely different person with makeup!
I-I See...
With makeup, some guys can crossplay so well, it makes me feel like I've lost as a woman...
They "crossplay"?
They're so cute, I don't even think twice seeing them in the women's restroom!
B-But they shouldn't be in there in the first place, right?
Cons can get super chaotic. Hot guys coming out of the women's restroom and vice versa.
I can imagine it gets pretty chaotic...
Oh! And I should show you pictures of cosplayers reenacting scenes.
They reenact scenes? What do you mean?
It's when people cosplaying characters from the same work get together... And they try to reenact famous scenes from their work.
But 2D poses aren't the same as 3D, of course! In order to reproduce them, sometimes you need super weird setups.
Like stepstools, people holding you up, or...especially unladylike poses...
...I shouldn't ask.
Well, that about covers it... But I've been talking the whole time. Is there something you want to hear about?
It must be hard to keep that figure
It must be hard to keep that figure.
S-Sexual harassment!? I didn't think you were looking at me like that...
N-No, that's not what I mean... I'm just saying, you put a lot of work in...
Just so you know, I immediately report any low-angle skirt pictures!
I told you, that's not what I mean! I should probably change the subject...
Which location was the most fun for you?
What's it feels like to draw a crowd?
What's it feels like to draw a crowd?
Hmm, that's a hard question...
To be honest, it makes me feel like a panda at the zoo, I guess...
I can see that... Surrounded by people, everyone taking photos...
*sigh* I'd much rather make cosplay than wear them...
Tsumugi seems kind of stressed out, I should change the subject.
Which location was the most fun for you?
Being on location must be fun
Being on location must be fun.
Yeah, going on location makes you feel like you really are that character. And it's actually pretty fun trying to find good locations for photoshoots.
Like when you find a place that's just perfect. A sacred place for cosplay!
Oh, but of course, you need to make sure it's okay to take pictures there.
Which location was the most fun for you?
Hmm... Well, wouldn't say fun, but the one that left the biggest impression is... An event at a theme park where I was cosplaying a character from a kids' show. All the kids there kept yelling, "Do your special move!"
The other cosplayers and I tried to do the poses, but the kids didn't like them. So I ended up practicing them a bunch. It turned into a good learning experience.
Tsumugi is having so much fun explaining all this. I'm having fun too.
I listened to Tsumugi's fond memories of cosplaying, then returned to my room.
Tsumugi's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
Free Time Event 4[]
Spend time with Tsumugi
Hey, Tsumugi. Why did you first start making cosplay?
What!? That's where you jump to!?
Ah, if you'd rather not say, you don't have to...
It's not that I don't want to say... It's just...a little embarrassing...
Tsumugi blushed and brought her fist to her chin, thinking.
Hmm...where to start...? From a young age, I loved clothes that were cool or cute. Anime was full of clothes like that, so every weekend, I'd be glued to the TV.
One day, I eventually learned of a thing called cosplay... As soon as I did, I went and secretly made my favorite character's outfit.
That's amazing! You made it from scratch?
No, it was too hard to make from scratch, so I modified an existing outfit. But even though I made it, I didn't have the courage to wear it to a con.
But even so, I wanted someone to see it! Do you understand that feeling?
I think I do. You worked really hard.
Right, right! Humans are just lumps of desire that need acknowledgement. And so, I dared to put it up on the internet.
Th-Thinking back on it now, showing an outfit like that is so embarrassing...
Tsumugi is squirming. I understand how she feels...
That fandom was full of nice people, so they didn't make fun of me... Actually, a certain cosplayer said it was good for my first time. That compliment was enough for me, but...
Then they said they wanted to wear it and that we should go to a con together. To my surprise, they were a really famous cosplayer in that fandom!
Is that right? Well, did you go?
Of course! It was more fun then I even imagined! I couldn't believe it!
Tsumugi's eyes are sparkling. It must have been a lot of fun.
Looking back, that cosplayer just wanted to drag others into the cosplay swamp. And I was dragged in quite easily. But still, I'm thankful.
And that was the start of your Ultimate talent, right?
Yeah, if I hadn't been invited to that con, I wouldn't be the person I am now. I'm still friends with that cosplayer. I want to make more outfits for them...
Oh...what kind of tone have I been setting!? I'm so embarrassed...I made you listen to that plain, boring story...
I'd love to hear more about it
I'd love to hear more about it. These stories are fascinating.
Huh!?
Wh-What!? Did I say something wrong?
I've never heard that line outside of girls' manga or dating sims!
Her eyes are getting sparkly again!
If you were in a dating sim, you wouldn't be the most popular, but you'd have fans.
...Is that a compliment? I have no idea.
That's a good story!
That's a good story!
Yeah...I don't really tell many people this story. Because it's embarrassing, of course, but also because it's important to me... But I thought it'd be okay if I told it to you, Shuichi.
Me?
Because you're interested in cosplay, right? It's my turn to drag someone in.
What!?
That and...you didn't seem like you'd make fun of people's memories.
It's okay, I asked...
It's okay, I asked...
Yeah, but...you're not disappointed by how plain and boring it was, right?
Not at all! I'm happy to hear stories like that.
R-Really? Well, if you enjoyed it, then it's fine.
Tsumugi told me a few more cosplay stories, and I returned to my room.
Tsumugi's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
Free Time Event 5[]
Spend time with Tsumugi
I was thinking... Would you be interested in trying cosplay, Shuichi?
Huh?
You seem to enjoy hearing about cosplay, so I figured you might want to try it.
W-Well, I *am* interested...
Umm... You could probably pull anything off. You might even be great at crossplay...
She's already sizing me up!?
Hey, if you were to cosplay, what would you want to be?
Ah, I-I haven't agreed to anything yet...
What sort of character can you see yourself cosplaying as?
A realistic school uniform?
Maybe...a realistic school uniform?
Well, a lot of people think that'd be easy to start with...
But don't fall into that trap! Uniforms seem easy, but they're actually hard. You can't make any alterations and you have to be really creative with materials.
So...that means you do want to try cosplay, right? Right!?
A medieval knight?
Maybe...a medieval knight?
A knight...so you could protect a princess, right? I see...so that's what you're into.
D-Don't laugh...
Oh, no. Don't misunderstand. I'm not making fun of you. I also started cosplaying because I looked up to cute princesses. I'm kinda...happy that you're the same, Shuichi.
So...that means you do want to try cosplay, right? Right!?
A girl?
Maybe...a girl?
Right off the bat!? Wow, you've got guts, Shuichi!
But I understand wanting to be a different you when dressing up.
So...that means you do want to try cosplay, right? Right!?
W-Wait a minute! I'm still not sure...
You could make a pretty good Shizuo. Well, except your voice anyway. Your eyes are a good match for Genos... Oh! Or Mikazuki might be good, too!
She really is sizing me up!
But I think for you...Kanata the White would probably be the best.
Kanata the White? From that show they used to play in the mornings?
What!? You know about it, Shuichi?
Yeah, I really liked it.
Whaaaaat!? Seriously!? What a super coincidence!
A coincidence?
Hey, Shuichi! I'll make you a Kanata outfit, so let's cosplay! And let's go to a con together!
R-Really!?
The truth is, that first outfit I made was a cosplay of Kanata.
Hm? So that cosplayer that wanted to wear it was a boy?
No, she's a girl who's good at crossplaying as male characters. But that aside, I didn't think our tastes would be this similar!
Whoa! Before I could react, Tsumugi grabbed my hand and swung it back and forth.
To think I'd meet someone I could talk with here! I'm really happy!
This outfit will be a return to my roots, so I'm super excited to make it!
Y-Yeah...
Ah!
When she realized we were holding hands, she blushed and went still. ...But she didn't let go.
Sorry...I got too excited since I found someone like me...
Um...I'm just a cosplay fangirl, but I'll do my best for you, Shuichi...
Um...I'm just a cosplay fangirl, but I'll do my best for you, Shuichi... So won't you join me? I want to teach you about the world of cosplay, Shuichi.
The sparkle in her eyes was back. Tsumugi is inviting me into the world of cosplay, the world she loves so dearly. So I simply nodded.
Okay, Tsumugi.
Yay! Then once we get out of here, let's go to a con together! It's a promise!
Tsumugi resumed swinging my hand back and forth, giggling. A promise... A promise that we'd make it out of here. Tsumugi and I will keep that promise. We have that bond now. But...cosplay, huh? I suppose it doesn't hurt to try.
Tsumugi spent the next few hours fangirling about cosplay with me.
Tsumugi's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her. You have learned a new skill, 2D Love. You have obtained a present: Tsumugi's Undergarments.