[Rikuhachima Aru cosplay] The Abydos Countermeasures Council President in the bar

This time, the focus of the Rikuhachima Aru character accuracy was placed on building the sense of atmosphere. For the lighting, a warm-toned rim-backlight was selected, which can beautifuly outline the gloss of the red wig and the texture of the hair strands, while also making the texture of the white gloves and the silk inner layer pop out more. In terms of makeup, the contours of the eye makeup were deliberately deepened, paired with colored contact lenses to get closer to the character's gaze, striving to bring out a touch of the character's unique composure in a static frame. During the shoot, one snapshot caught the moment when my hand was slightly raised, which, paired with the draped shawl and scattered long hair, made the overall composition quite relaxed—I think that was the moment when the emotion was most on point. The costume details display different light and dark variations under the warm light; for instance, the dark red velvet dress has a different texture under different angles, and the post-processing preserved that realistic graininess without over-smoothing the skin, making the photos look like they hold more of a narrative rather than just pure refinement. The scene itself helped a lot too; this kind of dark wooden-toned bar counter and leather sofa naturally allows one to immerse into the vibe of the venues Aru frequently visits. I hope this photo set can let everyone feel the character's introverted yet confident temperament when she quiets down.