[MAJOR SPOILERS] Why

[Sirlion]

Why is Mizuki barefoot? Like, all the time, including outdoor rides on her motorcycle, on the asphalt, on barren soil etc.? And the only time she isnt its in Shoma's house because she got guest slippers on. I'm not complaining, on the contrary I wish there were more close ups and footservice and I thank the director whos got an obvious foot fetish for that ...but its just so distracting. Is there ANY official explanation for this, beside that throwaway line "does a rat need shoes"?

[Llyes]

I mean, most of the reason we wear shoes is to protect our feet, and as an enhanced super-soldier that really isn't a concern. Doubt there's much to it other than to make her more mysterious.

[Sirlion]

Originally posted by Llyes:

I mean, most of the reason we wear shoes is to protect our feet, and as an enhanced super-soldier that really isn't a concern. Doubt there's much to it other than to make her more mysterious.

Yeah but like, she's barefoot even when its snowing... and she absolutely can feel cold.
Oh well. We'll leave it at that I guess.

[Zaltys]

Do you think that prehistoric humans wore shoes?
Heck, many tribes still don't wear anything on their feet. If they can manage that, then so can a 'super-soldier'.

[Llyes]

most tribes that don't wear shoes have very warm winters

[Redblaze27]

Yeah, its strange, but i'm pretty sure that was the point.

They wanted Masked Woman to look as strange and stand out as much as possible.

[Zaltys]

Cold isn't that bad once you get used to it.
Though I couldn't imagine walking around barefoot in a city. Too many nasty things lying around on sidewalks... So okay, have to admit that it's a bit odd.

[Sirlion]

Beside "getting used to it" cold can induce disease. Feet are an extremely important element of the human body and essential to the human condition even when one does not consider walking away from their home. It's important to cure one's feet at all times, keep them warm and healthy as well as protect them from external harm. Reflexology dictates that the foot hosts much of the bodily function's properties as one can infer lots of things regarding one's health condition just based on how your foot looks and feels. Moreover, it is closely related to the essence of sexual appetite as its neuralgic properties reside extremely close to the genitalia. Not covering your feet could lead to a host of problems of verious degrees ranging from a simple seasonal cold to actual life-threatening bacteria infection.

Even faced with the harshness of war, French soldiers in revolutionary times prioritized covering their feet with whale oil and hay around their sandals rather than ammunition.
Do not underestimate your body folks. Be kind to yoruselves. Always.

[Domme]

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