thinking about when i went to my first convention a year ago. i was with my only friend at the time, and he was dressed in really pretty j-fashion which helped him make friends easily with other j-fashion enthusiasts and nice con-goers. meanwhile, i was in my powder cosplay. i stepped aside for photos and conversations, not wanting to get in the way and ruin things.
i remember this really sweet girl who came up to me, asking for a photo. she was dressed as the 15th anni strawberry miku and was so pretty!! i automatically assumed she wanted a photo with him, but when i asked she was so sweet and said she wanted a photo with me. me!!? i couldn’t believe it.
there were so many other nice people there too. i remember a vi cosplayer who gave me chocolate, caitvi cosplayers who they let me take a photo with, a jinx cosplayer i was hiding from who gave me a bracelet (i wear all the time now and never take it off), everywhere i went it felt like people weren’t judging me and they were extremely kind. i got called cute and i felt so happy and though it was scary, comfortable at times.
i wanted to go back this year but i dont have anyone to go with anymore. it really upset me.
