My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 7: Capture Those Delicious Memories!

Marin Kitagawa is effervescent at the salon, recounting a charming 'uniform date' and showing off a plushie. Her happiness is undeniable. Then, the blunt observation comes: Manabu, her stylist, notices she has put on weight. The salon staff's serious expressions confirm her worst fears, puncturing the joyful mood.

At a photoshoot, Marin's modeling shines, praised for a new 'glow.' Her friends Erika and Lana playfully attribute her happiness to a secret boyfriend. The professional setting turns stern when a staff member confirms her weight gain, issuing a clear warning about her upcoming summer shoot. This revelation hits Marin hard, transforming a personal concern into a professional crisis.

Walking home alone, Marin tries to deny the problem, clinging to the idea that a little weight is unnoticeable. Her illusion shatters once she tries on her beloved cosplay outfits. Her favorite Shizuku-tan dress refuses to zip, and even her bunny girl costume is agonizingly tight. Collapsing in despair, Marin faces the undeniable truth of her changed body.

At karaoke, Marin is too despondent to sing or eat. Her friends, including Nowane, gently admit they had noticed a change. Marin begins to tally her calorie intake, realizing the culprit is Gojo's delicious home cooking, adding significantly to her daily meals. Later, despite her resolve, she finds herself drawn to the comfort of the Gojo household and their warm dinner, her diet forgotten in the glow of Kaoru Gojo's encouragement and Gojo's concerned, happy gaze.

The next day at school, Marin forces herself to eat a sparse salad, confiding her struggles to Gojo, who had not noticed her weight gain. She vehemently rejects his kind offer to resize her costumes, insisting on fixing the problem herself with a rigorous workout plan. As Gojo reviews her diet magazine, he calculates her daily intake, realizing her late-night snacks lead to an astounding 50,000 calories. This comical numerical truth shocks them both, but a simple solution emerges: cutting out the snacks. Marin's mood lifts instantly, and she invites Gojo on a mysterious shopping trip.

At Omiya Park, Marin finally reveals her purchase: not the main event, but a pair of extra-long loose socks. She shares her nostalgia for the 'Gyaru' style, a niche interest from her past. Marin and Gojo share a quiet, charming moment, stretching the new socks together on a park bench. This small, personal detail hints at her unique enthusiasms.

The true purpose of Marin's shopping trip is revealed: a high-end mirrorless Canon camera. She explains her tireless work to afford it, driven by a new ambition to photograph fellow cosplayers. Gojo is visibly moved by her dedication and the quality of her chosen equipment. As she eagerly discusses the camera's features, Gojo takes it and begins to photograph her, quickly becoming enthralled by the artistic possibilities of the lens and the joy of capturing the perfect moment, a joy he discovers he shares with Marin.

Reviewing the captured photos, Marin expresses her excitement to attend an upcoming cosplay event solely as a photographer, specifically hoping to shoot Amane-san. The conversation then shifts as Gojo reveals his own burgeoning interest: professional prop making. He shows Marin photos of a highly realistic katana by an artist named Akira, and they both gush over the intricate details and superior craftsmanship, recognizing a shared appreciation for dedication to art.

Gojo shares the thrilling news: Akira responded to his message and invited him to meet at the event. Marin is genuinely thrilled for him, playfully teasing him about his newfound fan status. Realizing he finally created a social media account, she quickly follows him. As the day ends, they decide to head home together, Marin already planning their next dinner and a special photograph she wants to take of Gojo's grandfather.