A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom! Traumatized by a childhood incident with a friend who took exception to his love of traditional dolls, doll-artisan hopeful Wakana Gojou passes his days as a loner, finding solace in the home ec room at his high school. To Wakana, people like beautiful Marin Kitagawa, a trendy girl who's always surrounded by a throng of friends, is practically an alien from another world. But when cheerful Marin--never one to be shy--spots Wakana sewing away one day after school, she barges in with the aim of roping her quiet classmante into her secret hobby: cosplay! Will Wakana's wounded heart be able to handle the invasion from this sexy alien?!
My Dress-Up Darling Series
This series explores an unlikely friendship between a reserved boy with a passion for traditional dolls and his outgoing, fashion-forward classmate. Their shared interest in cosplay unexpectedly brings them together, creating a heartwarming and often humorous narrative. The story delves into themes of self-acceptance, finding belonging, and the courage to pursue unconventional hobbies. It's a sweet and playfully spicy rom-com perfect for those who enjoy stories about pursuing passions and forming unique connections.



Recommended Reading Order
My Dress-up Darling 3
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!Wakana and Marin make it through their very first cosplay event, and not long after, Marin's heart undergoes a change...?! But that's not going to stop her cosplaying! To research their next project, the duo decide to watch the anime it's based on...but on screening night, they wind up alone together...?! And with JuJu, another gorgeous cosplayer, dropping by Wakana's house...it seems like a love triangle is abrew!
My Dress-up Darling 4
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
"A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom! The preparations for Marin and JuJu's group cosplay steadily advance... until at long last, the costumes are complete!! That should just leave the photo shoot... but Wakana has a secret plan the other two don't know about!!"--Provided by publisher