[Nana Daiba cosplay] Rocking the Revue Starlight Stage Alongside Mahiru Tsuyuzaki

Six high-intensity performances spanning ten days have finally drawn to a close. Ever since the National Day holiday kicked off, we've been dashing between different cities every single day, and today we were finally able to present our Revue Starlight setlist on stage in its complete form. After singing the final track, I felt this strange pull between sheer physical exhaustion and absolute fulfillment—as if I had truly walked through an immense journey alongside these characters. After every show we debriefed backstage; evolving from first-night nerves to the calm poise of the finale is a growth curve no amount of rehearsal alone can replicate.

At this ACG Rock Night, I finally heard 'Fly Me to the Star' live—the song I had longed to hear for so long. The moment the prelude struck, glowsticks in the crowd swayed along with the rhythm of the stage lights, making it nearly impossible to hold back my emotions. The rear-projection screen looked absolutely breathtaking this time; vibrant, kaleidoscopic visuals gave our character silhouettes incredible depth. I especially want to praise our School uniform cosplay coordinate: although the grey blazers and pleated skirts look understated on paper, juxtaposed against the dazzling LED screen graphics, they created a striking contrast between quiet elegance and sheer brilliance.

Due to the extreme lighting contrasts and complex stage blocking, shooting on set was no easy feat. Balancing performing in front of the lens with documenting the event meant I retouched around ten thousand stage photos across the tour. The 'Time Summer Night Train' segment was delightfully hilarious; audience interaction reached a fever pitch, and the unspoken chemistry of the Fox & Cat pairing grew ever tighter. Although we were hyping the train ride on stage every day, seeing the audience's joyous energy made every second worthwhile. Different versions of 'EasyPop's Happy Synthesizer' were showcased across varying stops, prompting backstage banter about whether we were close to completing the entire collection.

Toward the latter half of the tour, every waking and sleeping moment was consumed by performing and photo editing. It felt like being trapped in a parallel universe looping this exact narrative again and again. Days of intense shooting left my shoulders and wrists protesting, yet every time I saw the finished frames—especially capturing that exact split-second when the spotlight hit and the character's expression clicked—I knew every bit of fatigue was worth it. My photography skills soared through trial by fire. From being initially helpless against harsh stage contrast ratios, to gradually decoding the color behavior of spotlights and LED projections, and even analyzing focal lengths and camera angles, this is pure muscle memory born from high-intensity practice. Honestly, after another hundred shows, I'll probably fully master the golden angles for the Fox & Cat duo.

As Nana Daiba's cosplayer, I placed heavy emphasis on commanding stage presence and expansive, fluid movement, whereas my partner cosplaying Mahiru Tsuyuzaki needed to project gentle warmth underscored by quiet resilience. Polishing nuances backstage often had us obsessing over the precise angle of a spin or the focus of a glance. Stage perfection relies not merely on individual singing and dancing, but on chemistry between performers. Before stepping onto the stage, I took deep breaths behind the curtain to ground myself, striving to radiate Nana Daiba's relentless craving for the stage and her commanding control.

The train is set to depart for the next station, as offline events continue with Wuhan as our upcoming stop. With holiday reserves drained down to zero, my single greatest wish right now is a holiday reset card—to take me back to the start, watch the Summer Night dance once more, and dance the chaotic boogie all over again.