Kaoru Seta is the best girl and you can’t change my mind!

-Incredibly sappy post warning-

When I first downloaded Bandori, it was when the game had just come out on EN. I knew nothing about the series, but one of my friends told me about it. So, I started playing. I loved Rimi, I loved Rinko. I loved Arisa and loved O-Tae. Then, another band was introduced. It was called Hello, Happy World! I loved all of them. Kanon was adorable and reminded me of myself. Kokoro and Hagami were so happy and positive, like I wish that I could be. Misaki was adorable and bitter, and reminded me of one of my closest friends. Then, I saw Kaoru Seta.

I never understood the people who would spend 1,000 of dollars on one piece of merch until I saw her. She was flirty and sweet, but never a heartbreaker. I felt myself actually blush when she spoke, especially when she called someone kitten. Yes, really. I was /blushing/. I had never liked that nickname until I met her. Kaoru was also, surprisingly, not the smartest. Her stupidity was hilarious and I found myself laughing and smiling whenever she was onscreen. I pronounced us married the very minute I saw her.

This year was the year that I realized I was a lesbian. I had identified as bi for years and it just never felt right. But this year, I finally came to terms with the fact that I was a lesbian. Karou Seta is an unapologetic lesbian. I’ve never had a character that was so outspoken and proud of her own sexuality affect me so much. I’m a lesbian, and so is Kaoru. That’s okay. It took me a long time to realize it, but that’s okay.

I’m currently building a shrine and an ita bag to Kaoru. It’s going to take a long time because I can’t find a lot of it. I currently have over 5000 gems saved up for the first limited box in EN, just because Kaoru makes a cameo in it. She’s my best girl, and I won’t rest until I have every card that has even a hint of her in it.

Kaoru, I love you.

She’s best girl and you can’t change my mind.