The moment the door creaked open, a burst of vibrant energy spilled into the hallway. Katsuragi Kokoro, still holding the heavy box in his arms, took a cautious step into the cosplay clubroom—and immediately felt like he had stepped into an entirely different universe.
The room was wide, larger than he expected. The back wall was covered in posters of popular anime characters, ranging from magical girls with oversized wands to armored warriors mid-battle. Mannequins stood by the corners, dressed in intricate costumes: some frilly and pink, others dark and menacing. Long tables lined the center of the room, stacked with sewing kits, makeup palettes, and sketchbooks opened to half-finished outfit designs.
