[Arona cosplay] Blue Archive's AI Secretary, on Duty in the Stairwell Today

Putting on this blue and white sailor suit and wearing the iconic rabbit-ear headband and halo, I instantly switched to Arona's work mode. Although she usually chats with me in the scheduler room in the game, standing on the stairs at the convention myself this time feels quite different. I'm highly satisfied with the detail accuracy of this costume, especially those colorful symbols on the skirt hem—they are truly the finishing touch.

The lighting in the stairwell was actually quite cluttered when shooting this photo set, but the photographer was great at finding angles, perfectly capturing Arona's well-behaved yet playful vibe. The folder in my hand is also a specially customized prop, printed with the "SCHALE" logo, giving me an instant sense of being an acting Sensei the moment I held it. Standing barefoot on the marble steps was actually quite cold, but to restore that unconstrained translucency of the character, this little bit of hardship was totally worth it.

The venue was crowded in the afternoon, but after finishing this set of static shots, I realized that Arona's approachability can be conveyed even through the lens. Actually, the most interesting part of anime cosplay is being able to briefly become another "her" and experience the world from her perspective. Walking through the crowd in this outfit today, I received many friendly gazes, which made me better understand why everyone loves this always-smiling AI. I hope these convention photos leave a clear enough memory, as every single cosplay is a serious interpretation of the character.