Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #492: She walks in at the right time

When I was very young, I played the game “Pokémon Platinum” a lot. Although many of the game’s details have faded from my mind, one thing I’ll always remember is the dialogue when you use an item at the wrong time: “Rowan's words echoed... There's a time and place for everything, but not now!" It’s the truth. Everything has a time in place, so, if you want to do what’s right, half the battle is doing it at the right time. 

Mikarin always walks in at the right time. She returned to Okumura’s life just as his love for cosplay bloomed, she joined Lilysa when she most needed a friend, and, at the end of the story, she returned to the clubroom to seal the deal (if you know you know). Mikarin doesn’t just do the right thing, she does the right thing at the right time. Of course, she walked into our hearts when we needed it too, and that’s why we all call her the best girl.  

That's why Reason #492 is “She walks in at the right time.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #491: She is a appreciated by famous cosplayers

After over a year of doing this series, I’ve learned a lot about cosplay and cosplayers. Famous cosplayers are pretty much celebrities, therefore their image is very important. With that in mind, a famous cosplayer can be very selective about who they choose to dress up as. Because their image is tied to the characters they choose, they put a lot of thought into it. Not every character gets cosplayed, and that’s just the way life goes. Simply put, if a famous cosplayer chooses a character, that character has appeal, and they should be appreciated. 

We all know Mikarin is a common choice for cosplay, but it isn’t just quantity… It’s quality as well. For example, today’s picture comes from somebody with over 500k followers. That’s someone with a lot of eyeballs on them, and that’s somebody with a reputation to maintain. They can’t afford to choose a character without appeal. Luckily, they chose Mikarin, so they don’t have to worry about any hits to their image. Mikarin is appreciated by famous cosplayers, and that’s no surprise. Naturally, the best girl is going to attract the best!

That's why Reason #491 is “She is appreciated by famous cosplayers.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #490: She doesn’t need things to be complicated

It’s hard to please a complicated person. Their standards aren’t just high, they are specific, and, if one small detail is off, the whole situation is a failure. Being around a complicated person makes your own life more complicated. Adult life is complicated by itself, so none of us really need extra nonsense. There is beauty in simplicity, and, although you shouldn’t settle for everything, impossibly high standards make life impossible to live. We often make things too complicated for ourselves, so don’t make them more complicated for others! 

Mikarin doesn’t need things to be complicated. As long as she has the people she cares about, she is good. Career goals, money, fame, and everything else comes second to love. As long as she has love from her family and friends, she doesn’t mind a simple life. In a complicated world that only gets more complicated with each passing day, we need a lot more of this. We need to leave the rat race and embrace the little things that make us happy! Mikarin has already done this, and it has obviously worked out for her. Once again, model your life after the best girl! 

That's why Reason #490 is “She doesn’t need things to be complicated.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #489: She keeps up with the news

Knowledge is power. The more you know about the world, the more everything else makes sense. Simply put, history is a story where previous events set the stage for future events, and, like a story, it’s best when you know the context. Although it’s impossible to know everything, keeping up with the news is a good start. Over time, your knowledge will build and confusion will subside. 

Mikarin keeps up with the news. We know this because, as soon as Lilysa started getting attention from the school, she barged into the classroom already knowing this. Moreover, she is a big fan of social media, and social media is one of the fastest ways to find the news. Mikarin knows staying informed is a superpower, and she starts that by keeping up with the news. One more reason she is the best girl! 

That's why Reason #489 is “She keeps up with the news.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #488: She forgets her umbrella too

Have you ever noticed that we never have an umbrella when we need one? Sure, we all have an umbrella or two somewhere around the house, but, when a rainy day comes, we forget it more often than not. Despite technically having the right tool for the job, we don’t get to use it. Whenever it’s a rainy day, it seems like most people forget their umbrella, and, even though they all get wet and suffer, they’re probably going to forget it next time too. 

Despite being our amazing best girl, Mikarin is one of those people who forgets her umbrella. Once again, this illustrates that she isn’t perfect, and all of her achievements came through hard work. Hard work is great, but we can’t work ourselves to perfection; there will always be a gap or two we miss. These gaps remind us we are human and show us how far we’ve come, so, when they happen, we should celebrate it. Just like how we celebrate Mikarin here!  

That's why Reason #488 is “She forgets her umbrella too.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #487: She does her own kind of Liliel

As we all know, Mikarin based her normal hairstyle off of Liliel. However, she doesn’t look exactly like Liliel, right? Her hair falls a little differently, she wears different ribbons, and, of course, the color is on the opposite side of the spectrum. Well, this isn’t accidental. When Mikarin was a child, she went to the hairstylist and asked for the Liliel cut, but that was impossible; the stylist told Mikarin that her hair wouldn't work with that cut. As a result, Mikarin made a compromise, and that’s how we got what she has today. 

Mikarin does her own kind of Liliel. All of us are limited by our genetics in some way; no matter how hard you try, you’ll never be able to do the exact same thing as others in the exact same way. However, that doesn't mean you should give up. Instead, find what works for you. Emphasize your best qualities to achieve your dreams in a way that only you can. Mikarin didn’t let her hair genetics stop herself from being Liliel, she made her own way, and, honestly, it’s much better than the original. 

That's why Reason #487 is “She does her own kind of Liliel.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #486: She COULD be scary 

Mikarin isn’t scary. In fact, she’s the complete opposite of scary! She’s someone you’d feel safe, secure, and loved around. However, she COULD be scary if she really wanted to. As we’ve discussed previously, it is the Halloween season right now, so scary things are all the rage right now. Although scary doesn’t come naturally to Mikarin, we shouldn’t write her off. Mikarin has two qualities working in her favor: dedication and lack of expectation.

We all know Mikarin dedicates herself 100% to everyone she does. In addition, we don’t expect her to be the one doing the scaring. The scariest things are the result of effort and good timing, and Mikarin has both of those working for her. This Halloween season, you might want to be careful around Mikarin, because, if she decides to be scary, it’ll be REALLY scary. The beauty about Mikarin (aside from physical) is she has potential to do almost anything, and that’s why she’s the best girl! 

That's why Reason #486 is “She COULD be scary.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #485: She’s ladylike

Yes, people should be able to act in whatever manner works for them; I’m all for personal freedom. However, this doesn’t mean one should behave without decency and decorum. As humans, we must differentiate ourselves from wild animals, and this starts with being civilized. Nobody is forcing you to be ladylike or gentlemanly, but, if you are, it sure leaves a good impression. The way we carry ourselves influences everything we do, so why not act well to give yourself an edge? 

Mikarin might do some silly things, but, at the end of the day, she’s still a lady. As a lady, her behavior is very ladylike. For example, aside from when she’s seducing Okumura (which doesn’t count because it’s part of her plan), she doesn’t like immodest outfits, she keeps her hands to herself in the bath, and she has a refined aura to her. Mikarin has respect as soon as she enters the room, and a big reason for this is because she is ladylike. That’s why she is the best lady! 

That's why Reason #485 is “She’s ladylike.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #484: She’s a decision maker

Not making a choice is still a choice, and, sadly, that’s the choice most people make. Don’t get me wrong, I understand it; choices can literally alter your entire life. However, those who make choices are able to control their destiny while those who do not are mere passengers in their own life. If you want to lead the life you desire, you need to make your own choices, and there’s no way to argue that. Yes, it can be very difficult, but pressure makes diamonds, and more pressure makes a shinier diamond. 

Mikarin takes agency in her life. Even when faced with challenging decisions, she doesn’t hesitate to make a choice. Even if the choice isn’t easy, she doesn’t sit back and let nature take its course. For example, when it came to her sick mother at the end of the series, she acted. When it came to cosplaying, she acted. Finally, when she came to pursuing Okumura, once again, she acted. Mikarin is the pilot of her own life, and that starts with her being a decision maker. Of course, that means we need to make the logical decision to call her the best girl! 

That's why Reason #484 is “She’s a decision maker.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #483: She’s an audiophile

Music is an essential part of life. Whether its background noise, a method of self-expression, or just something to jam along with, music makes life brighter. Every culture, every era, and everybody has been affected by music; some studies say plants enjoy it too! When you consider the importance of music, why would you settle for less? In other words, why would you want anything other than premium quality? Life’s too short to waste on poor quality sound! Audiophiles understand this, therefore they get the most out of life. When music sounds better, life is better.

In our universe, Mikarin is an official partner of and collaborator with Onkyo. If you don’t know, Onkyo is a company that socializes in surround sound systems and audio equipment. Most consider them very high quality. As we all know, Mikarin isn’t a sell out, so she only puts her name on stuff she likes. Since she partnered with an audio company, we can easily assume she takes audio very seriously. Add that to the fact she has made music of her own, and it’s clear she is an audiophile. Mikarin understands the importance of good sound, just like we understand that she’s the best girl. 

That's why Reason #483 is “She’s an audiophile.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #482: She’s ready for spooky season

Well, it’s already October, so the Halloween season is in full effect! It’s the time of year for listening to scary stories, eating lots of candy, and preparing your costume. Regardless of whether or not you want to lean into the scary aspect or lean into the silly, this time of year has something for everyone. With that in mind, it’s sad to see so many “Halloween Scrooges.” In other words, people who loathe all things Halloween. Recently, I’ve noticed a sharp uptick in this kind of person, and that’s a disturbing trend. We must fight back to ensure the Halloween spirit remains strong!

Luckily, Mikarin is firmly on team Halloween. Of course, we have all of the promotional art, but it doesn’t stop there. Think about it… Mikarin lives and breathes the Halloween spirit. She dresses up, she enjoys sweets, and she likes doing stuff with her friends. That’s 99% of the formula right there. Plus, she has an impish side that loves tricks, and being with her is a special treat. In many ways, she is the embodiment of Halloween; she is Halloween Tiny Tim who warms the hearts of all the Halloween Scrooges out there. She’s ready for spooky season, and that’s because she’s the best girl! 

That's why Reason #482 is “She’s ready for spooky season.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #481:  She has a face worth falling for

Everyone loves a good body, but a good face is impossible to beat. Generally speaking, even the best bodies don’t look that different from the rest of the population. Of course, the small differences go a long way, but everybody’s body has the same equipment. In other words, it’s hard to recognize somebody from their body alone. However, a person’s face is very unique. The face is how we identify people, and, when we fall in love, it usually starts with the face.

In this series, we talk a lot about Mikarin’s model body. Of course, it makes sense, because cosplay is all about making costumes for one’s body! However, we shouldn’t forget her beautiful face too. Truly, she has a face worth falling for. Even when dressed in Lilysa’s Liliel cosplay, we see Mikarin’s angular face with her lovely eyes, and we all fall in love. From the first time we saw her face, we knew she was the best girl! Everything else is a bonus! 

That's why Reason #481 is “She has a face worth falling for.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #480:  She’s the most like Rikka with her costume

If you are going to do something, you should do it right. If you are unsure of how to do something right, the first step is to model yourself after the best out there. Recently, 2.5D Seduction had an event with a Chunibyou theme, and, if you know anything about this topic, you know Rikka Takanashi from Love, Chunibyou & Other Delusions is the best example out there. In fact, when people think of Chunibyou, I bet the VAST majority think of Rikka. Anime fans or not. Chunibyou is a very niche kind of subculture, so there are many ways to look bad. However, if you model yourself off of Rikka, you can’t do Chunibyou wrong! 

If you look at all the girls’ costumes, yes, they are all great, but Mikarin’s is by far the most similar to Rikka. Lilysa kind of looks like Dracula, Aria looks like her gyaru self, and Noa comes close but not close enough. However, Mikarin has the bow, she has the patterned skirt, and her hair is tied as well. Of all the girls, she is the most like Rikka with her costume. Of course, this doesn’t make her better than any of the other girls, but it does show her thought process. Considering she likely didn’t know much about Chunibyou, she started by modeling herself after the master. Therefore, she did it right and once more proved she’s the best girl! 

That's why Reason #480 is “She’s the most like Rikka with her costume.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #479:  She isn’t afraid to cry in front of others

Emotions are a fickle thing. Despite controlling our whole world, we are often afraid to express them to others. This is especially true for things like grief, loss, and pain; we don’t want others knowing we experience these things. Ironically, sharing tough emotions with others is the best cure, but I will concede that it’s one of the hardest things to do as well. The people who are able to share their grief with others are some of the strongest people out there. Truly, it is a strength I wish I had.

As we see in the above scene, Mikarin isn’t afraid to cry in front of Mayuri-sensei. Man, I could not begin to comprehend how difficult that must’ve been and the strength it must have taken. We all go through these emotions, but few have the strength to involve others. Mikarin is okay with being vulnerable, because she knows emotional distress doesn’t make her a lesser person; it makes her somebody who needs help, and the world would be a better place if more people asked for help like our best girl.    

That's why Reason #479 is “She isn’t afraid to cry in front of others.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #478:  She’s in maid cafes

Fair or not, maid cafes are one of the first concepts that come to mind when people think of Japan. From humble beginnings in Akihabara, maid cafes have become a sensation. Nowadays, you can find them all over the world, and every travel blogger visits one or two when they go to Japan. With that in mind, it isn’t a stretch to say they have become a part of Japanese culture. Whether Japanese natives like them or not, they are a part of the nation’s image similar to how berets represent France. 

While looking for images, I noticed that one maid cafe had items (in this case it was a stuffy) with a Mikarin picture. In other words, maid cafes know who the best girl is. Considering how successful and widespread maid cafes have become, this is quite a compliment to Mikarin. Once again, we have proof her appeal exists both in the 2.5D Seduction universe and our own. She is a part of Japan’s overall culture, and that’s one more reason she is the best girl.     

That's why Reason #478 is “She’s in maid cafes.”

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Finished reading the manga and its now one of my top 5 favorites, it was such an awesome story

When reading it I wondered what Liell and the Angels were based on, we know it was a old show, its a character everyone recognizes, became popular again in 2010s, and is still going

I always thought it was Sailor Moon, Liell is Sailor Moon and the rest are the Sailor Scouts

still going today with Sailor Moon Crystal

Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #477:  She is the next jackalope  

What is a Jackalope? Essentially, it is a rabbit that has antlers like a deer. Despite many people thinking otherwise, this creature does not exist in the real world. Instead, it was a creation by taxidermists when they attached antlers to a rabbit taxidermy. Regardless of what you think about taxidermy, it was very creative, and it is an icon to this very day. It’s so iconic that thousands of people swear they are real! That’s pretty impressive. 

What’s better than antlers? Wings. Wings do a whole lot more than antlers, so a rabbit with wings would be superior to one with antlers, right? If you look at Mikarin’s cosplay, you’ll notice she is a bunny girl, AND she has wings. In other words, she just beat the legendary jackalope at its own game. She is the next jackalope, and her legend will continue to spread throughout the land. That’s one more reason she is our best girl.   

That's why Reason #477 is “She is the next jackalope.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #476: She makes her frustration obvious

Everybody gets frustrated from time to time. Whether it’s due to a problem with no obvious solution or because you can’t comprehend something, frustration comes easily and might come often too. The problem comes when you can’t tell if someone is frustrated or not. If you can’t tell whether something is wrong, it might escalate the problem. However, if somebody is obviously frustrated, you can work towards a solution. As usual, the key is to be open with your emotions!

Mikarin makes her frustration obvious. Not only does she make many comments about it, she also makes many visible gestures like the “facepalm” you see above. Even when it is less than postive, Mikarin lets you know how she is feeling, so nothing really comes as a surprise. Rather, she gives you an opportunity to work it out together. Mikarin is a textbook example of emotional maturity, and the lessons she teaches are another reason she is the best girl!    

That's why Reason #476 is “She makes her frustration obvious.”

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Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #475: She helps the blind

Although this anime season (Summer 2026) had a lot of really good series, one was my clear favorite: Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky. Aside from the fact it was a great series, I really like how it made me think. It might sound obvious now, but I never really thought of blind people before. I never thought of their struggles, their feelings, and, above all, how they are people no different than you or I. Life can be very difficult for blind people, but, if they have good people around them, their lives can be just as rewarding or special as anybody else. 

When the girls go to the bathhouse, Lilysa can’t wear her glasses, therefore she is effectively blind. Without hesitation, Mikarin offers her arm to assist Lilysa into the bath. Because of Mikarin, Lilysa was able to have an enjoyable bath experience like everyone else. Although lack of sight is an inherent disadvantage for the blind, people like Mikarin don’t allow it to hinder their experiences. Mikarin is the kind of person who (figurately) helps the blind see, and that is a kindness everyone should have. Caring for the most vulnerable is one more reason she is the best girl!  

That's why Reason #475 is “She helps the blind.”

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P.S. Think about this… Whether someone is blind or not, Mikarin is equally beautiful. Those with eyes see her appearance, and those without feel her warmth and inner beauty.

Mikarin is Best Girl Reason #474: She can cool down a hot day

Summer might be over, but, in most parts of the world, heat is here to stay. In some places, summer temperatures are year round! Whether it’s for comfort or for safety, finding ways to beat the heat is essential. Nobody wants to overheat, and nobody wants the medical scare of dealing with a heat causality! If you decide to venture out into the heat, make sure you have a plan, or make sure you are with somebody responsible enough to make a plan for you. If you have a good plan, a hot day becomes a lot cooler.

If this series has demonstrated one thing, it’s the fact that Mikarin can cool down a hot day. For example, when Lilysa started to overheat at Comiket, she instantly had water for her. Moreover, Mikarin spends a lot of time by the pool, and her wardrobe has a lot of light clothing like swimsuits. It’s very clear: Mikarin has many methods to beat the heat. If you want to venture out on a hot day with somebody like Mikarin, you have zero worries. Heat shouldn’t stop you, and, with a best girl like Mikarin, it won’t. 

That's why Reason #474 is “She can cool down a hot day.”

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this was truly amazing, i really loved reading this and i am so happy i found this. i knew i loved it when as soon as i finished the last page i felt a bit empty inside. i loved the ending and im happy to have read this!

p.s: this is my fav liliel design by far!