[Jie cosplay] Arknights Sui beast's younger sister, the obsession between scrolls and chessboards

Today, when posting this set of photos, my head is full of that line: "All my life, I have wanted to erase 'Sui' from the words of this world." This is Jie cosplay from Arknights. When preparing for this set of photos, the costume fitting session really left a deep impression on me. The layers of the clothes were more than expected; the outermost layer is a grayish-blue ancient style cosplay long robe with many geometric line splicings, and red-and-white patterned motifs on the shoulders. Underneath is a white stand-collar shirt, with gold accessories hanging from the belt along with several square wooden tablets painted with yellow runes, which make a slight clinking sound when walking. The sleeves of the clothing are extremely wide, giving a heavy, solid sensation when worn.
Managing the wig also took a lot of time. The base color is black with a slight orange gradient highlight at the edges. To make the two small braids hanging in front of the chest, the wig needed to be partitioned and fixed well, and the orange-red hair ornaments had to be clipped in the right positions. The headpiece is the most eye-catching part of the entire styling: that pair of elven ears plus the abnormal horns transitioning from green to orange-red. Although very heavy, putting them on instantly gave the character that exotic feel. The makeup underwent a lot of subtraction while adding points in details, such as the two dots under the eyes and the specially selected light amber contact lenses, all to highlight that non-human vibe.
The shooting location was chosen as a real Chinese-style study room. The curtains were printed with calligraphy, accompanied by white flower branches and warm-light lanterns, while the wooden floor and screens created an antique atmosphere. The props in hand were a thread-bound book and a writing brush, and later a game of Go was added. When picking up the book, the sleeves were too long and a bit obstructive, requiring careful posture adjustments. I tried to make my eyes look quieter, even with a hint of fatigue. Thinking about everything this character went through in the story, that obsession of wanting to erase "Sui", and that line "Sister Jie, when can you come back?", it really breaks your heart. I took many close-ups of the yellow patterns on the gloves and those small wooden tablet props, and the texture is fantastic.
To capture that aloof atmosphere, the lighting in the studio shoot was not set very bright; instead, back-side lighting was used to outline the edges of the clothes, giving the overall frame more layering. In fact, as a cosplayer, every time I portray a character with such a heavy background setting, the pressure is quite high. It's not just about looking like them on the outside, but wanting to convey that inner essence. This set of photos can be considered a concrete expression of my personal understanding, from costume details to prop placement, trying my best to restore that feeling of lingering between words and obsession.
The color grading of this set leans cold, without adding too much warm-toned filter; I hope it can retain that aloof yet story-driven texture. Every time I portray a character with such a heavy sense of destiny, it's not just changing into a costume, but rather borrowing the styling and scene to briefly experience their circumstances. This group of photos can be considered a fulfillment of a small wish of mine.