[Hiroi Kikuri cosplay] Electric bass and drinks under the night streets of Meizhou

The street lighting of Meizhou at night was exceptionally suited to capturing Hiroi Kikuri's tipsy and carefree vibe. Being able to collaborate with Mama-chan @是麻麻酱鸭 on this Bocchi the Rock! Hiroi Kikuri set fulfilled my long-standing wish to shoot a bassist portrait at night.

What attracts me most to Hiroi Kikuri is that intensely relaxed, subtly decadent aura of an adult woman. She is a bassist, but also a musician who might be clutching a liquor bottle at any moment. Therefore, in designing expressions and movements, I deliberately avoided poses that felt too prim or staged. Instead, I mostly simulated that after-work, slightly buzzed state of roaming the streets in search of inspiration. As shown in the photos, I wore a black-and-white color-blocked varsity baseball jacket over a light gray slip dress, stepping into a pair of flip-flops. This outfit carries an everyday street feel, yet paired with the pink braided wig and blunt bangs, it immediately pulled the look back across the 2D threshold.

The star tattoo sticker on my hand was a subtle touch that added great flair. Gripping that natural wood-grain four-string Electric bass, I imagined myself standing outside the doors of some underground Livehouse. On the night of the shoot, neon lights flickered along Meizhou's commercial street, and we found a flight of stairs illuminated with warm LED light strips. This warm-and-cool lighting contrast had an intensely cinematic feel. Sitting on the steps, leaning forward or slouching casually, paired with that boxed drink with a straw in hand and the sake bottle beside me, instantly brought the whole frame to life.

This shoot was deeply satisfying because of all the dynamic moments—balancing on one leg, swaying, laughing out loud while raising the drink box, or looking up toward the glow of the streetlamp as if playing. The photographer understood the visual angles I wanted perfectly; low-angle shots were used to amplify visual tension, giving the composition momentum and a raw rock-and-roll punch. Meanwhile, frames seated on the stairs utilized a high-angle downward perspective to convey that exhaustion and languor of taking a breather in the dark.

The white elements of the attire stood out sharply at night, especially the three black-and-white stripes on the cuffs and the black bow on the chest, which nicely balanced the cool tones of the street. The physical weight of the bass and the gig bag on my shoulder was a genuine burden, but it faithfully mirrored the authentic reality of a musician walking the pavement with her instrument. The hand tattoo paired with pressing down on the fretboard made me truly feel like that bassist who shines on stage while wandering in a daze off it.

This Meizhou photoshoot booking went exceptionally smoothly, and the on-set vibe was wonderful. Everyone collaborated to track down lights and test angles, turning ordinary stairs and streets into story-rich locations. These photos are not merely an exhibition of costumes and props, but a capture of the character's living state. Heartfelt thanks to every friend who participated and helped, allowing me to present this unique character in my own way.

Recording this late-night street shoot—whether running with the gig bag or zoning out on the concrete steps—was an unforgettable experience. I look forward to the next creation, and I hope you all enjoy this set tinged with night breezes and the scent of alcohol.