RIN HOSHIZORA BIRTHDAY POST

Aaa! I've waited all year for this day- Rin's birthday! Where do I begin... Rin herself introduced me to the LL franchise! I asked for anime figures for Christmas last year, and my dad, not knowing what types of shows I liked, got me two random nendoroids. One of which was Rin! I loved her design so I looked into Love Live and almost instantly fell in love. Of course, I had my eye on the girl from my figure to begin with, but I was still amazed at how great she looked and sounded! Her unique voice made all of her solos a joy to listen to, and her total aversion to femininity struck a chord with me.

For a few years now, maybe 5-6, I've avoided anything feminine. I ditched my dresses, skirts, etc., and became embarrassed when forced to wear 'girly' clothing. It didn't feel right. There was no doubt in my mind that I was and am a girl but... I felt so uncomfortable in a skirt. And Rin did, too. Around the time I got into Love Live I also became interested in cosplay. Originally I was planning a cosplay of Ciel Phantomhive, but Rin's struggle to wear dresses resonated with me. I was so, so happy when I saw her shine on stage in that beautiful dress. And I thought, heck why not me too? I want to shine!

My Sunny Day Song Rin cosplay is the first female cosplay I've ever gotten!! I've gone as Ash Ketchum and Light Yagami in the past, never a girl. And my awkwardness made it so difficult to pick out an outfit. But I settled on Sunny Day Song's costume, which featured my two favorite colors- Yellow and Orange! Cosplaying as a girl for once was a huge confidence boost and I'm so, so grateful. I sung Kururin Miracle over and over in the days leading up to the costume arriving in the mail~

I went to Otakon this previous year and had a blast as Rin. I felt really amazing in costume and was surprised at how much I loved wearing such girly clothes. It wasn't anything close to what I typically wear, but it felt GREAT. I was so happy to be my best girl.

More on Rin herself, I love her. She's adorable, spirited, energetic and cares deeply for her friends- all traits I aspire to have. Rin and I are practically polar opposites, but I'm still drawn to her nonetheless. She inspired me to get back into caring about my appearance, something I've struggled with. Her solo song Kururin Miracle is upbeat and insanely cute. And Fairy Rin was the first UR I ever got! I practically screamed when she came home ;u;

And!! On her birthday this year her birthday UR came home! I squealed, I was so excited and felt so blessed and it made all of the rares worth it.

Thank you Rin, my best girl. Happy birthday to my favorite idol girl~

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