Inui Shinju

Overview

Inui Shinju is a supporting character in My Dress-Up Darling. She is a middle school student and the younger sister of the popular cosplayer Inui Sajuna. Serving as her sister's dedicated photographer, she takes charge of photography and manages the official social media presence for Sajuna's cosplay persona. Despite possessing a remarkably tall and mature physique that contrasts sharply with her petite older sister, she remains a quiet and supportive individual who plays a pivotal role in assisting cosplay endeavors.

Appearance

Standing 178 centimeters tall with an unusually large bust, she has long pink hair with bangs falling between her eyes, alongside pink or purple eyes. Her school uniform consists of a white shirt featuring a blue sailor collar and a green bow, combined with a grey sweater vest, a blue pleated skirt, white kneehighs, and brown loafers. Highly self-conscious about her imposing physique, she frequently adopts a slouched posture to make herself appear smaller.

Personality

She has a timid and extremely shy personality, suffering from low self-esteem due to self-consciousness regarding her height and body shape. When nervous, she habitually fidgets with her hands or hair and speaks hesitantly. Despite her reserved demeanor, she deeply adores her older sister Inui Sajuna, displaying intense passion whenever she photographs her. Furthermore, in contrast to her gentle demeanor, she harbors a deep enthusiasm for the horror genre, becoming lively when discussing eerie or gruesome media.

Abilities

Having acquired photography techniques from her father, she proficiently operates a Panasonic FZ2500 camera to capture high-quality photographs. She possesses clear technical skill in showcasing her sister's cosplay and handles social media account management. Additionally, when attempting male crossplay, she demonstrates the ability to utilize costume adjustments and cosmetics to effectively transform her appearance into that of male characters.

Background

Having learned photography from her father, she took on the role of photographer and social media administrator for her older sister Inui Sajuna to showcase her cosplay to a wider audience. Although she secretly harbored a desire to attempt male crossplay, her self-consciousness regarding her height prevented her from pursuing it. After Gojo Wakana recognized her true wishes and offered encouragement, she successfully completed her first cosplay project and later expanded her activities to convention events upon entering high school.

Relationships

She harbors immense admiration for her older sister Inui Sajuna, dedicatedly managing her online presence and taking her photographs. She develops a warm bond with Gojo Wakana, who recognizes her suppressed desire to cosplay and provides crucial assistance and encouragement. She is also friends with Kitagawa Marin, who deeply appreciates Shinju's photography work of Sajuna and shares her enthusiasm.

Trivia

Her sister's cosplay handle Juju originates from an alternate reading of a kanji character in Inui Sajuna's given name. The Panasonic FZ2500 camera she operates is borrowed from her father. Due to her confusion over how to respond to social media messages, she left incoming inquiries unread, unintentionally causing the public to perceive her sister as a solitary and mysterious cosplayer.