Aria Kisaki is a high school second-year student who stands out as a bright and friendly "gyaru" girl. Even though she knew almost nothing about cosplay, anime, or manga at first, she decided to become a famous cosplayer to reconnect with her missing manga artist father. Her cheerful personality helps her quickly bond with the cosplay club, where she grows closer to the main character Masamune Okumura and the others. A key moment in her story is when she cosplays as a character from her father's manga, leading to an emotional reunion with him after ten years apart.
Aria Kisaki is a high school girl with classic "gyaru" style.
She often has blonde hair and wears trendy, fashionable clothes.
Although she sometimes tans her skin for cosplay, her natural skin tone is light.
She has a sporty and healthy figure from her love of eating and training.
Mikari Tachibana calls her body a "bomb body" because of her confident and curvy look.
Aria’s casual style and open posture often make her seem approachable and easygoing.
Aria is outgoing, cheerful, and can talk to anyone.
She values her own opinions but never forces them on others.
She is open-minded but also likes her privacy and talks about personal matters only if needed.
While she may seem bold, she is actually shy and can get scared easily, especially during haunted house visits.
Even though she started as a non-otaku, she becomes the "friendly gyaru who likes geeks" as she learns more about manga, anime, and cosplay.
She is caring, often supporting others and helping them whenever possible.
Aria Kisaki goes to a different school from Masamune Okumura.
She is a beginner cosplayer who, at first, knows very little about the world of manga, anime, or cosplay.
Her father, Yoichi Higarashi, is a famous manga artist, but he went missing after divorcing Aria’s mother.
Aria’s main goal is to become a famous cosplayer, hoping her father will see her and realize how much she still loves his work.
She comes from a single-mother household and often cooks at home since her mother is busy with work.
Her mother, when younger, was also a gyaru, nearly identical to Aria except for skin color.
She is skilled in cooking thanks to taking care of herself and her mother.
Aria’s initial cosplay crafting skills are lower compared to Lilysa Amano, but she improves a lot with practice.
She learns quickly about anime, manga, and the details of cosplay with help from her friends.
- Masamune Okumura: At first, they are simply friends, but she gradually develops romantic feelings for him because he supports her dreams and helps her reconnect with her father.
- Lilysa Amano and Nonoa: She becomes very close to them after joining their cosplay group, even though she goes to another school. She visits the club a lot after meeting them at a studio shoot.
- Mikari Tachibana: Mikari often praises Aria for her great body and notices her easygoing attitude.
- Nonoa: While Nonoa first dislikes Aria for being a gyaru and not an otaku, they eventually become close friends.
- Yoichi Higarashi: Her father, whom she admires and hopes to meet again through cosplay.
- Aria’s Mother: Raised Aria alone and shares a similar youth style.
First Meeting the Club
Aria Kisaki runs into Masamune Okumura, Lilysa Amano, and Nonoa at a cosplay photo studio.
She jumps right into their cosplay shoot, trying to join even though she doesn’t really get what a "group cosplay" means.
Nonoa gets upset because Aria does not fully follow the concept, and it’s clear Aria knows little about anime, manga, or even her own costumes.
Becoming a Real Cosplayer
Despite her lack of knowledge, Aria says she wants to become famous through cosplay.
Her outfit and information are a bit mixed up, confusing everyone.
Lilysa decides to help her learn about real cosplay, and the whole group supports teaching her.
Learning About Anime and Manga
Later, during summer break, the club holds anime screening sessions in their room and brings Aria in.
She watches many anime and learns to notice differences in art and story.
Bit by bit, she becomes more knowledgeable and interested in the things her friends like.
The Reveal of Her Father
One day, everyone finds out Aria cosplayed as "Mellia", a character from "Valkyrie Frontline", at another event.
It turns out this manga was made by her father, Yoichi Higarashi, who left after divorcing Aria's mother.
Aria wants her dad to know she still likes his manga, so she aims to get noticed as a cosplayer.
With help from her friends and Mikari Tachibana, Aria joins in a "Liliel Side Story" group cosplay at a big summer convention, dressed as an original character "Ariel".
Reunion at Summer Comiket
Aria's father, Yoichi Higarashi, sees her photo as "Ariel" online during the convention.
He realizes the cosplayer is his daughter and rushes to the event.
There, Aria and her father finally meet again after many years, sharing their true feelings.
Her father also reconnects with her mother, leading to a happy family moment.
Growing Close to the Club
After these events, Aria strengthens her bond with the cosplay club.
She continues to learn, grow, and even tries to show her feelings for Masamune Okumura in small ways.
Because she’s actually shy, her romantic hints are often missed by Masamune.
Becoming Friends with Nonoa
At first, Nonoa cannot stand Aria because they are so different—gyaru versus otaku.
However, after spending lots of time together, they become very good friends.
- Aria Kisaki’s birthday is August 8.
- She is in the second year of high school when she first appears.
- Club visits to another school’s room are allowed because her school approves them as “joint practice.”
- She is described as a “big eater” and likes to train, both of which make her appearance stand out.
- Her cosplay skills improve over time as she practices with the club.
- “I want to be a famous cosplayer, so my dad will see me!”
- “Even if I’m not good yet, I’ll keep trying until I get it right.”
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