[Noir Corne cosplay] Arknights Xianlin Golden Eagle Tour: Queuing Five Hours to Pull a 6-Star

Queuing for five hours, my legs didn't even feel like my own anymore. Arrived at Xianlin Golden Eagle at 10 AM, thinking it would just be a simple photo check-in spot and a gacha booth, but that massive line dragged out all the way until 3 PM. Since there were only these few booths, and a Popucom playtest right next door, there was almost nowhere to sit down and rest. Wearing this full outfit today—beast ears plus wig—the entire getup had me drenched in sweat. Fortunately, the weather was cool and overcast, or else I probably would have collapsed right in front of my alma mater's gates.

Still, the atmosphere of the convention was quite lively. The black-and-blue booth and the gacha area packed with endless queues made the process grueling, but pulling cards was still intensely nerve-wracking. Luckily, fortune was on my side and I pulled a 6-star, so the long wait wasn't in vain. Many passersby stopped to watch the fun—the player base for Arknights is truly huge.

Speaking of companions when Taking photos with cosplayers at conventions, special thanks to the friend in the yellow hat wearing her regular casual clothes. Even though she skipped cosplaying this time for convenience, she queued with us the whole time, helped me carry stuff, and cooperatively took photos throughout—she was truly dedicated. You can genuinely feel the unique emotional value of offline events: gathering together to compliment one another and share joy, which easily offset the fatigue of queuing. Although I cosplayed Noir Corne, many creators on-site had it tough; some were wearing outfits even heavier than mine, where just standing took immense effort.

Midway through the queue, I almost suffered from dehydration and felt quite dizzy. Luckily, Tianxing-san handed me a Coke at the crucial moment; that iced Coke was a genuine lifesaver. Drinking it instantly revived me, otherwise I doubt I would have lasted into the afternoon. Going to conventions, water and sun protection are truly vital. The weather and the crowded venue really tested every cosplayer's stamina. Fortunately, in the end, not only did I smoothly take photos with my friend, but I also met several other Arknights cosplayers, and we all took heart-pose photos together by the lake.

The experience of this tour—though just simple booths and dense crowds—brought everyone together through a shared love for the game, letting me truly experience the vibrancy of an Anime convention offline event. Today was exhausting yet joyful; pulling a 6-star and seeing everyone was already a wonderful outcome. Time to get some good rest upon returning—standing all day in this full gear is no easy feat. That's all for now; see you all at Mina on October 18!