 Obata revealed that his editor warned him that the scene with Misa in restraints in chapter 33 was on "morally thin ground for a children's magazine", so they placed the title logo over the middle of it.This was a surprise to the artist, as he said he "held back" when drawing it.When the Near and Mello story arc began and Misa became a top idol, Obata decided to drop the gothic lolita style and make her look like "a popular actress".