This shoot features Arona from Blue Archive, mainly aiming to recreate her casual and approachable feeling in the classroom. The blue-and-white sailor suit, the halo overhead, and her iconic large white bow are all core elements of this character. During the shoot, we specially paired them with a patterned blue umbrella and strawberry milk to better recreate Arona's archive room atmosphere.
Utilizing a scene with wooden desks and chairs and Japanese sliding doors, we could perfectly borrow the natural light filtering through the window to capture the transparent texture of the wig and the skirt hem. Since Arona is not only an AI assistant but also possesses a slightly clumsy yet transparent 2D quality, I deliberately did less with the makeup, focusing on a dewy and clear look. Paired with light blue contact lenses, it avoids a heavy look, making her appear more in line with her originally refreshing image.
The photographer focused on capturing some casual movements this time, such as turning halfway while holding the umbrella, holding files, or drinking milk. This relaxed, daily vibe actually highlights the character's approachability even more. The combination of the blue-and-white water ripple patchwork on the costume and the white skirt creates a very soft contrast of light and shadow under natural light. For school style or AI girl themed cosplay like this, you can rely more on natural light and a few simple props, which easily brings out the character's inherent liveliness.