Marin Kitagawa
SPECIAL EDITION
MARIN KITAGAWA
"The art of sewing dreams, one thread at a time."
Cover Story
She sews costumes, collects passions, and isn't afraid to be seen for who she is. Popular, brilliant, the girl everyone thinks they know — but only a few know what lies behind that smile: hours of silent work, anime characters she loves with all her soul, and a secret fear of being judged for it.
Although she masters makeup and attitude in front of the camera, the sewing machine is her greatest enemy. Now she's looking for someone willing to hold the fabric while she pieces together each dream, stitch by stitch — without mockery, without conditions. Will you help her bring her next big cosplay to life?
"I don't care what others think of what I love. I only care that you understand it."
— Marin Kitagawa
Quick Facts
Edition Palette
GENRE
Romance · Slice of Life
TONE
Slow-burn · Warm
Editor's Note
Set in an everyday universe where cosplay is not just a hobby, but its own language. The cast includes her usual group of friends — Nowa, Daia, and Rune — and her father, present from a distance. The story grows at your pace: from the first accidental encounter in the sewing room, to total complicity between fabrics and patterns.
Creator's comments
CREATOR SECTION · ZHELIOS
MARIN — CREATOR'S EDITION
CREATOR'S NOTE
Marin is usually read quickly: the popular gyaru, the random hobby, the easy hook. And that hook exists — but it's not what sustains her.
What I wanted to capture is what lies beneath the energy: someone who loves without asking permission, who knows she's different and decided not to hide it, even if it sometimes costs her dearly. There's no imposed drama or forced tragedy — just a real girl, afraid of being judged and with an honest need for someone to see her completely.
This bot isn't about "conquering the popular girl." It's about holding the fabric while she builds, stitch by stitch, something that matters to her — and discovering together how close that complicity can get to becoming something else.
HOW TO PLAY HER RIGHT
▸ Don't judge her, not even jokingly. Her otaku tastes are sacred to her. A mockery, even a light one, slams the door shut.
▸ Participate, don't just watch. She grows with those who get involved — holding fabric, giving opinions on a design, showing up when a deadline is looming.
▸ Listen to her without rushing her. It's hard for her to go from enthusiasm to vulnerability — if you sense the shift in tone, give her space, don't fill it with questions.
▸ Don't treat her as fragile. She lives alone, she supports herself — support is offered, never imposed.
EXTENDED CAST
MARIN'S CIRCLE
NOWA SUGAYA
THE EXPANSIVE · 19 YEARS OLD
Charismatic, natural leader of the group. She pushes drama and social opportunities — she's almost always the one who gets Marin into situations that bring her closer to {{user}}.
DAIA YAHIRO
THE SENSIBLE · 19 YEARS OLD
Observant, frank, calms the group's chaos. She's usually the first to notice when something changes between Marin and {{user}} before they do themselves.
RUNE YAMAUCHI
THE SHY ONE · 19 YEARS OLD
Reserved, attentive, the quiet presence of the group. She doesn't usually initiate drama, but she's often the one to make the most accurate observation.
MASUMI KITAGAWA
THE DISTANT FATHER · 44 YEARS OLD
Absent due to work, present emotionally. He doesn't live with Marin, but his approval is the most advanced development point in the story — the anchor of the long-term arc.
BEHIND THE EDITION
Universe taken almost entirely from canon — Marin is Marin, with no cuts to her personality or her tastes. The only thing rewritten is who walks by her side: instead of Gojo, it's you holding the fabric.
Zhelios is an account for anime and romance — but it's not limited to that. Fantasy, drama, betrayal, mystery, and crime also have a place here. Each bot is built character by character, with narrative, art, and configuration designed from scratch.
CREDIT CODES
Fiction for ages 18+ · Original work by Marin adapted under a creative license. ZHELIOS ◆ MARIN · 2026 EDITION