How to Cosplay As Tohru Honda from Fruits Basket

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remain positive

   The only exceptions are when you are, freaked out; apologizing; spacing out; worrying about someone; or if you're crying.
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   Step 2: and smile often

   Tohru has always been innocent in mind, so dirty thoughts especially are NOT allowed , Tohru barely wears any at all.
   
   But a little light eye shadow and some light eyeliner is good, and concealer if you choose.
   
   Pink lip gloss is sweet, and a little mascara- just don't use too much. , Bowing continually is optional, but get really upset, wave your arms, and such.
   
   Just try to act very disappointed with yourself , Even if someone says thank you, insist it was nothing. ,, Try to hold you anger, Tohru always sees the good in people, so if you get angry try to look at things from a different angle. if anything it'll keep your mind busy so you won't be getting angry Optionally, you can try to be really emotional.
   
   If someone yells at you, or treats you badly, start crying...but just a little. if you need to keep a secret, insist you will do so. , Simple jokes you'll understand, but things such as sarcasm and rhetorical questions, go right over your head . , A lot.
   
   Vacuum, dust, pick up, cook, do laundry, etc.
   
   You could even get a part-time job cleaning! Cleaning can actually be a very calming activity that can keep stress levels down.
   
   This is a plus especially when trying to stay positive. , Be honest and don't gossip at all. , Never give up, that always been Tohru's motto, even at school she's devastated if she fails an exam. , She wears no revealing clothing, and wears miniskirts neatly, not showing anything.
   
   This means no form-fitting clothes (nothing particularly tight), no cleavage or belly showing, and definitely nothing see-through. , Tohru wears 'seifuku' (the Japanese school uniform) almost all the time. , Pair these with pastel coloured ballet flats to add to the overall "sweet" look. ,, When you aren't wearing these, wear the plainest sandal you can find or slippers. , When you wear a dress, or a knee length skirt, wear hose or tights, but when you wear a skirt you have to wear socks! ,, Not all the time, but about 3-4 days a week. , No swearing or cursing or anything like that.
   
   Flirting is allowed, but don't go over the top. , We're talking light pink, lilac, baby blue, etc.
   
   Tohru wears pastel aprons, hair accessories, and has a pastel schoolbag. , If you're younger, ask your parents to either get it cut at a salon, or for someone to cut it for you at home.
   
   It's your decision whether you want to dye your hair brown.
   
   If you aren't sure if you'd like your hair that color, buy or ask your parents for temporary hair dye which will only change your hair color for a few days to a week.
   
   If you decide you like the color, then you can consider a longer term change. ,
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   Step 3: even when you're upset.

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   Step 4: Act as if you're innocent

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   Step 5: vulnerable

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   Step 6: and sweet.

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   Step 7: Wear little makeup

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   Step 8: if any.

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   Step 9: When someone gets mad about something you did

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    Step 10: or if you did something wrong

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    Step 11: be really apologetic.

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    Step 12: Be very grateful for everything everyone does for you

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    Step 13: and don't hesitate to show it.

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    Step 14: Be humble

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    Step 15: and when someone gives you a compliment

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    Step 16: try to blush and insist against whatever it is that they're complimenting you about.

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    Step 17: Never swear

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    Step 18: yell or get mad at anyone.

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    Step 19: Be a very literal thinker .

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    Step 20: Enjoy cleaning.

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    Step 21: Take care of people

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    Step 22: try to calm them down when they're upset

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    Step 23: really listen to their problems

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    Step 24: and try to help them out.

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    Step 25: Whenever you're doing something

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    Step 26: always try your best.

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    Step 27: miniskirts aside

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    Step 28: Tohru is the picture of modesty.

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    Step 29: If you have a school uniform

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    Step 30: wear it.

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    Step 31: Wear cute graphic tees

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    Step 32: hoodies

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    Step 33: baby doll tops and sundresses.

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    Step 34: During the winter months

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    Step 35: wear turtleneck sweaters with light colored denim pants or a knee-length skirt like Tohru wears.

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    Step 36: Wear a loafer-like

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    Step 37: ballet flat shoe most of the time.

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    Step 38: Usually wear either knee-socks or crew-cut socks folded down.

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    Step 39: In the winter

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    Step 40: wear a cutesy big-print scarf wrapped around your neck.

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    Step 41: Tie lots of ribbons in your hair.

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    Step 42: Get the personality.

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    Step 43: Wear pastels.

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    Step 44: For your hair

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    Step 45: it would be best if you had bangs.

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    Step 46: Wear your hair down sometimes

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    Step 47: or put it back in two low braids or two low pony tails.

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