In 2005, I was in an online text-based RPG where I was asked to play Kairi. I loved Kingdom Hearts and figured, why not? I became SO attached to Kairi, however, that I felt gripped with the urge to cosplay her. Particularly since my family was planning a trip to Maui the following January, and I wanted to get some pictures on a real, tropical beach. In 2008/2009 I made some serious revamps, which is what you see in these photos.

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