What's Wrong with Adding Me to So Many Omni-Anime Geniuses?

"It would definitely look weird, so I'd better give up. Besides—"

"What if my cosplay is terrible and leaves a bad impression on my sister, and she starts to dislike me? I'm scared..."

"Um."

He continued nodding in agreement, as if conveying a smug "Oh, I see" message.

"Hoo~ Haa~"

Seeing that she had nothing more to add, he sighed and asked an unrelated question, "Um, Shinju, what character do you think I'd be good at cosplaying?"

"Hmm, huh? Eh?"

Chapter 436 Part-time Jobs and Interests

After a brief moment of confusion, she looked up and thought for a moment, her voice a little uncertain. "It should be tall, handsome, beautiful... No! Sakurakoji- senpai has such a good foundation, he'd be suitable for any cosplay!"

"Is that so? If that's what you think, then why do you have such a low opinion of yourself?"

"Because I..."

"Because you lack self-confidence!"

He interrupted her before she could finish her answer, saying, "In my opinion, just in terms of looks, you're no less attractive than your sister, and I think your sister thinks the same way."

"That's not true at all! I can't be as popular as my sister!"

Inui Shinju hurriedly denied it.

"Isn't that because you haven't tried it at all? Do you think netizens can judge someone they've never even met?"

"This..."

Inui Shinju lowered his head, his mind racing.

On one hand, she was happy that he praised her; on the other hand, she still didn't think she could shine as brightly as the Kansai Shizuha.

"No one can master all aesthetics, not even I, who have worked hard for it since childhood, have had my limits."

He continued to comfort her, placing his right hand on her forehead and touching it.

This height... it's really quite strenuous, completely different from when I was touching Ashiri and the others.

"Short people can't project a graceful, upright beauty; tall people can't project a petite, delicate beauty; fair-skinned people can't project a wild, tanned look; whether facial features are sculpted or soft can't change..."

"But none of that matters that much. What matters is whether you have the desire to embrace and express it. I think your sister has been waiting for you to make this decision."

"Sister?"

Inui Shinju raised his forehead and looked over in surprise.

"Yes, isn't that obvious? As older siblings, we naturally hope that our younger brothers and sisters will appreciate our passion for a particular career and follow the same path as us."

"Is that so? I don't really know..."

"That's right, I assure you as your 'elder brother'!"

He patted his chest confidently. "And as you know from being around Gan all this time, the charm of cosplay lies in the ability to constantly change your image and become the person you want to be."

"My friend Gan, who's so enthusiastic about this, would never dislike someone like you who has such thoughts!"

"Or do you think of your sister as someone who would easily lose her temper with you and dislike you?"

At this point, he glanced discreetly out the window; the person who had been secretly keeping watch from behind the pillar ten minutes earlier had already gone back without a care.

Seriously, how can there be so many die-hard siscons in this world...? He doesn't seem to have the right to judge others.

If you're talking alone with someone of the opposite sex in a restaurant after a first Ashiri —that person should ideally have eight heads.

"Absolutely not!"

Inui Shinju gripped his arm tightly, expressing his strong thoughts, squeezing so hard it hurt him a little.

"That's fine then. As for the rest, I'll help you."

He released her soft Hands without a word, his eyes sincere. "I'll teach you everything, from clothes to makeup, starting from scratch! I'll also be in charge of Kitagawa-classmate!"

"..."

A crystal-clear brilliance shone in Inui Shinju's eyes, and a genuine smile graced his innocent and adorable face.

"Sakurakoji- senpai, please! Please help me!"

She bowed deeply in pleading, but due to the space between the seats, her head hit his chest directly.

"Ah, ah! I'm so sorry!"

"It's alright. Also, just call me by my name, like you did with Kitagawa-classmate."

"So, Talent Caihua?"

"Hmm, not bad."

Sakurakoji Talent, still with his arms crossed and head bowed, glanced at her face and figure, which were about the same age as Kanau but far superior to ten Kanau's, and a flash of inspiration struck him.

Could it be... that this is pure desire?

"So, the next question is, which character do you want to cosplay?"

"Well, actually..."

When asked about this, Inui Shinju seemed a little shy for the first time, as if he was somewhat embarrassed to talk about his hobby.

"I also want to cosplay a character from 'Flower Princess Fierce!!!!'!"

I really don't understand your sensitive points. Is it really that hard to say something like this...?

"I see. Which one is it?"

"I want to... become Desu Sōma Sasaki clan!"

"..."

"I've always admired Sōma. He's strong and handsome! He'll always be there to help his sister when she faces difficulties in the Mirai!"

"..."

"I always felt he was a bit like an older sister, so I like him the most!"

"..."

So, the reason you like him is simply because your Sister complex kicked in, right?

Ha~ Hysteria...

"I see, I understand now. Why don't you join us for the group cosplay of Shinju on that day? It's more fun when everyone's together!"

"Okay, okay! No, but... could you please keep it a secret until that day? Because it's my first time, I'm a little embarrassed..."

"..."

Something felt off. Oh well, I understand. Let's keep this a secret for now!

"Um!"

After a short while, she hesitated again, her face tense as she asked again, "Um, is there really a way?"

What do you mean?

"Because... I'm a little overweight, so I often can't fit into my clothes..."

She tried her best to pout, hold her breath, and tighten her stomach and chest, attempting to make herself appear "thinner".

"..."

His gaze was unconsciously drawn to her face. She was chubby... well, she was indeed a bit chubby... but in a way that others could envy.

Her stunningly shapely figure, enough to make anyone blush, would give you a sense of security if you cuddled her as a pillow at night.

However, to be fair, being too big would definitely affect daily activities, right?

So here's the question: if girls had to choose between A and H, which would they pick?

Tsk, they're giving out some extreme multiple-choice questions.

"Besides..."

She then pointed shyly to her finger, describing a common predicament for children her age. "I only have a little pocket money, my wallet isn't very full..."

Because she is still a junior high school student, she cannot work unless she goes to a shop owned by someone she knows.

A limited budget is quite a liability for making costumes and cosplaying—in a sense, cosplay is a hobby that costs money, just like photography, figurines, and music.

Making more outfits, buying more cosmetics, more wigs, more character props, more eyebrow pencils... the money spent on all of this is not to be underestimated.

How could it be repaired!

These days, you can't even afford a decent outdoor activity without some money!

Although the experience of Kitagawa Marin served as a cautionary tale, Sakurakoji Talent, who was previously known for his extravagant spending, has gained experience in controlling the budget. However... this child's situation is no longer simply one of limited budget.

As it was her first time cosplaying, she didn't even have any makeup or props, and she had to keep it a secret from her sister... so she could only give her hers.

The price of even a few pieces of fabric, props, and wigs would easily exceed the limits of her wallet.

The crucial point is, he wasn't Gojo Wakana; he didn't have any cheap school uniforms like the ones from the anime characters at home, so he had to make them all over again...

"It must be really difficult, right?"

Inui Shinju had anticipated this, so he wasn't particularly disappointed.

"Yes, there's no way around it. Clothes and appearance are easy to deal with, but as for the money..."

Sakurakoji Talent, at a loss for what to do, gently patted her shoulder, closed his eyes, and said melancholically, "In that case, there's only one path left!"

"Let's get a part-time job, young lady!"

"Huh?"

Inui Shinju was stunned for a moment, frozen in place, and blinked his big, pink eyes.

"Um, senior Talent, I'm a middle school student."

"I know, so what?"

"Junior high school students cannot..."

He pressed his hand against her soft, supple, and adorable cherry lips, stopping her from continuing.

Then, with a mischievous glint in his eyes, he leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Shinju- chan, you know what? If no one knows, it's not a foul, okay?"

Kanau and Nioh Riona are middle school students, and one of them works at Starry, while the other is a maid for some pink-haired producer?

The law prohibits child labor, but summer jobs are still rampant.

This kind of thing is all about mutual consent; I advise you not to meddle.

Inui Shinju stared at him innocently, as if he were looking at a bad person who was leading a child astray.

"But, but, even if I wanted to, there's nowhere that would want me..."

"Yes, there's a place right here that would want you."

Sakurakoji Talent raised an eyebrow and chuckled, pointing to himself.

"Talent senior?"

Inui Shinju's beautiful eyes widened in surprise; she hadn't expected him to make such a suggestion.

"Of course! If something happens to you while you're working elsewhere, your sister won't let me off the hook. And I happen to have some money—how about it, want to consider it?"

"Um..."

She pressed her head, lost in thought, and he didn't urge her, taking the opportunity to continue playing with the SLR camera.

Kitagawa Marin's photography skills are really terrible. What were those photos she took before? What did she make of her handsome face? Delete them!

Without much hesitation or deliberation, Inui Shinju gave his answer three minutes later, "I... I understand! I agree with this suggestion!"

"Very good."

He put down his camera, then turned back to look her in the eye, making her blush with embarrassment.

Ya Lei, Ya Lei, she might be the most innocent and Shy girl he has ever met.

"My studio and residence are in Tokyo, so you might need to move between areas later on, is that alright?"

"Yes, but what do I need to do? I don't know anything..."