Guts

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Marin was tall and striking. Her ample bosom strained against her tight white shirt, outlining an alluring curve. 

Her long, toned legs, bare of stockings, were fair and firm, brimming with youthful plumpness. Now, having swapped her JK uniform for a gal-style short skirt, she looked hot.

Catching his admiring stare, Marin's heart sweetened like honey. 'Totally worth sneaking home early to get dressed up.'

"Yuto-kun, your cosplay outfit is ready. The con's tomorrow, let's pick it up now."

A Shibuya regular, Marin wove through the dense crowds and alleys with ease, soon leading him to a cosplay shop buzzing with girls.

"Wow, that guy's so handsome!"

"His vibe is amazing~~"

"Is he that blonde girl's boyfriend? Ugh, I'm jealous!"

The lively shop hushed as Yuto and Marin entered, then erupted into excited chatter. This high-end cosplay store catered to girls their age, surprisingly no boys in sight.

"Hmph!" Marin placed a hand on her hip, proudly scanning the room. The envious whispers fed her vanity like never before. A handsome guy friend was a serious status boost.

"Oh, it's little Marin! Your two custom cosplay outfits are ready. I'll grab them," the shop owner beamed at her regular. Cosplay wasn't cheap, and Marin's rich father and modeling gigs kept her hobby alive.

"Marin-chan, this must be your boyfriend… hehe, he's really tall! How long have you two been dating?"

The teasing turned Marin's fair face bright red. She glanced shyly at Yuto, stammering, "Ma'am, p-please don't say that; we're just friends."

"Friends? One step further, and he's your boyfriend," the owner teased, shoving Yuto toward Marin with a laugh. "Don't mind me meddling, young man. Love isn't just the girl's job, boys need to step up too!"

With ordinary strength, she couldn't budge him, but Yuto played along, strolling over to Marin with a teasing smile. "So, what do you want me to do, my dear girlfriend?"

"I-I think… we should go."

Overwhelmed by the teasing, Marin grabbed her and his dress before grabbing his hand and bolted. Panting, she stopped and grumbled, "Yuto-kun, seriously… why didn't you tell her we're not a couple?"

"But you didn't deny it either," he shot back, unfazed.

"Ugh… Yuto-kun, you flirt. If Utaha-senpai finds out, she'll never forgive you…"

Though secretly thrilled, Marin's mood dipped as she recalled her crush was taken. Yet, jealousy and admiration for Utaha surged within her. 'Senpai, you just got a head start. The race isn't over…'

.....

Marin lived alone, her father often away for work. Yuto followed her to her cozy, spotless home. Photos of her and her dad from teary kindergarten days to her current graceful self, lined the entrance.

"Yuto-kun, I've got some cosplay outfits I want you to see. Come to my bedroom."

At home, Marin's enthusiasm burst free as she tugged him to her room. "Ta-da!" She pulled a lavish gothic Lolita dress from her closet. "This is Shizuku Kuroe's cosplay."

"Step out for a sec. I'll call you when I'm ready."

Soon, a soft "You can come in now" beckoned him back.

There she stood, in that alluring gothic skirt. Her curvaceous figure, mirrored before him, radiated seductive charm. Her pear-shaped hips strained the tight skirt, her fair legs wrapped in sheer black stockings, an enchanting sight.

"Y-Yuto-kun… does it look good?"

"Since Shizuku Kuroe's from an adult game, I've never worn this out….it's too revealing…"

His heated gaze made her legs tremble, her voice quivering with shy softness.

Holy crap!

"Yuto-kun?"

Noticing his silence, Marin turned her head curiously, only to see him striding toward her.

"Marin, from now on, this outfit is for my eyes only."

"Mm…"

She nodded obediently. She'd never wear something so bold in public anyway, it's only for private moments. If not for wanting to dazzle her crush, she wouldn't have dared invite him to see it.

Unable to control her feelings, Marin stepped closer and kissed him. Yuto, feeling her soft lips on his, wrapped his arms around her slender waist and returned the kiss with equal passion.

'Mmm, strawberry flavor…' he thought.

........

Last night, they'd nearly crossed the line.

The next morning, as Yuto, clad in his cosplay, arrived downstairs at Marin's place, a faint strawberry scent seemed to linger on his lips.

"Yuto-kun~~"

Marin bounded down the steps, blushing at the sight of him but greeting him with cheerful confidence. Yesterday's 'preview' had boosted her spirits.

"Morning!"

"Wow, as expected of my pick, this Guts Berserker armor suits you perfectly."

Her starry eyes gleamed as she admired his outfit.

Today, Yuto cosplayed Guts from Berserk aka 'Guts-bro.' In the original, Guts was a towering, muscular warrior in menacing Berserker armor, wielding a 230 kg Dragonslayer sword. With projection magic, Yuto nailed every detail. Now, with the real projected Dragonslayer on his back, walking beside Marin, cosplaying as Frieren he looked like a medieval knight in modern times.

Comic cons typically opened at 10 a.m., but otaku's rose early to snag exclusives and signed books, flooding the subway with colorful cosplayers. Yuto held Marin's soft hand, dodging a Mouri Ran's spiky hair and a Zoro's katana, until they reached Kato Megumi, waiting for them.

"Morning," Kato greeted, cosplaying Mami Tomoe from Madoka Magica. Her curly blonde wig had taken effort, and she adjusted it awkwardly, offering a gentle smile.

"Let's get on the train."

Tall and imposing in Guts' black armor with a door-sized greatsword, Yuto cleared a path in the crowded subway. Standing close to protect the girls from creeps ensuring their safety.

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