[Hu Tao cosplay] NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Hu Tao's school style outfit, sitting at the desk waiting for class to end

Today at the convention site, I cosplayed Hu Tao from NARAKA: BLADEPOINT. Instead of the familiar classic combat outfit everyone knows, I switched to a school-style coordination. The pink sailor-collared short-sleeve top features a bright yellow star-shaped bow on the chest, paired with a pink-and-white checkered pleated skirt below, while keeping the iconic pink twin buns and red hairband on the head. To match the theme of this uniform, the lower body is paired with white stockings and black loafers, holding a pink long-handled prop with plush decorations.
The set design for this convention was extremely meticulous, practically a full replication of a classroom scene. On the green blackboard behind, there were not only chalk drawings but also colorful big characters for the anime convention, and red-on-white banners hanging from the ceiling reading "Respect teachers and keep discipline" and "Diligence and advancement." Sitting at a gray student desk, with a blue plastic stool placed nearby, the wood-grain floor was scattered with colorful chalk and debris. The moment I sat into this set, the sense of immersion was instantly maximized.
Actually, quite a lot of preparation went into this look beforehand. Because pink tones easily make the complexion look poor under the convention's harsh top lighting, I intentionally intensified contour shading in my makeup, and used pink-toned eyeshadow to match the overall color scheme. The styling of the wig's twin buns required half a can of hairspray to ensure it wouldn't collapse while walking around the exhibition hall. The pairing of white stockings really tests the display of leg lines; I spent a long time adjusting my sitting posture, such as naturally bringing my legs together and leaning slightly toward the camera, which preserves the well-behaved schoolgirl feel in the frame while making the visual proportions look better.
During the shoot, due to the complex lighting inside the hall, to avoid strange shadows on my face, I tried to raise my chin slightly or adjust my body orientation to turn the top light into front light. Many convention-goers passing by would stop to take a couple of pictures, and a photographer even specifically guided me on my gesture for holding the prop, having me place the wand horizontally across the desk or support myself with one hand on the desk, creating a relaxed after-class vibe. Every time I do cosplay, from prop maintenance and wig combing to ironing clothes, it takes an immense amount of patience. Standing all day today in leather shoes made my feet quite sore, but the moment I saw the final photos, all the fatigue vanished into thin air. In this meticulously arranged scene, being able to briefly become this playful yet slightly sly character and exchange action details and shooting angles with fellow fans is probably the most charming part of conventions.