Sono Bisque Doll Wa Koi: Wo Suru Episode 9

Used to flatten the chest for male character portrayals.

At the photoshoot, Marin and Sajuna are stunned by Shinju's transformation, which successfully turns the timid middle-schooler into a "handsome" male character. Cosplay Techniques Highlighted Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Episode 9

Gojo uses items from 100-yen shops and his own school uniform to help Shinju cosplay without her sister finding out. Themes & Emotional Arc Used to flatten the chest for male character portrayals

A connection is drawn between Gojo and Shinju; as two introverts, Gojo's growth allows him to recognize and push Shinju through her own anxieties. Themes & Emotional Arc A connection is drawn

The episode opens with Marin teasing a flustered Gojo about his lack of response to a swimsuit photo she sent him. Gojo privately admits that his world was "turned upside down" after seeing it, signifying his deepening feelings.

According to reviewers at Anime Corner and Anime News Network , the episode provides a realistic look at cosplay on a budget:

While preparing for a group shoot at an abandoned hospital, Gojo discovers that Sajuna's younger sister, Shinju, secretly wants to cosplay but feels restricted by her mature physique.