[Agudo cosplay] Honor of Kings Agudo's Pompompurin Pastoral Time

This photoshoot for the Agudo and Pompompurin collaboration took about half a month from preparation to final photo delivery. Agudo's original design leans towards a wild, rustic child, but this time, combining it with the Pompompurin theme, significant adjustments were made to the makeup and styling. The wig was chosen in a warm-toned orange-brown, and I styled slight curls myself to make the overall look softer and cuter. The headpiece retains the iconic green four-leaf clover, but the beret and the yellow beast ears on both sides were replaced with a more plush-textured material. To match Pompompurin's bread-like shape, a green striped bow was specially added to the hat.

To match the baking and pastoral theme, the scene was decorated with plenty of wooden elements, along with various simulated cakes, fruit baskets, and glass jars. That large wooden shovel in the first photo is actually exceptionally heavy; holding it with one hand while trying to create an interactive feeling of handing it out towards the camera required practicing the angle several times so my arm muscles wouldn't look too tense. For the third posture stepping on the table, to capture that light, springy dynamic feel, my insteps were tightly tensed and my core was constantly engaged; this action is actually a huge test of balance, and a slight lapse in attention would make the costume's pleats look messy. In terms of costume, the dark brown dress paired with a yellow-and-white checkered apron features the small Pompompurin plushie at the waist as the finishing touch, and a petticoat was specially worn underneath to keep the skirt maintaining a fluffy curve. In the fifth action of sitting on the carpet holding a mini-cake, the skirt's fluffiness just happened to cover the base of the thighs while showcasing the bare leg lines, which, paired with the chin-rest posture, delivered a profoundly sweet effect.

The biggest takeaway from shooting this set of pictures is that natural light is definitely the best filter. For instance, in the second shot looking at the lens while holding a teacup, sunlight streamed through the white sheer curtains onto the face, and the original photos' glossiness was already extremely translucent, requiring only minor post-processing adjustments to color temperature and contrast. Regarding expression control, because Agudo's setting is very lively and agile, except for the upward gaze in the third photo and the serenity in the fourth, I maintained a sweet smile most of the time, keeping my gaze directed straight at the lens to enhance the interactive feel with viewers. The plush toys among the props served not only as a background but also as great support points; whether kneeling or leaning, they made body movements appear much more natural and relaxed. The overall style retains the character's original traits while blending in a cozy, cute everyday vibe. This style of combining a game character with a classic cute IP requires repeated balancing in action amplitude and costume details, ensuring an everyday feel while preserving the character's inherent recognizability.