[Bay cosplay] The Dark-Skinned Cheerleader in GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, Campus Scene Recreation

Putting on this red-and-white cheerleader outfit, wearing the black high-ponytail wig and that iconic metallic choker, I instantly got into Bay's character zone. The shooting location this time was chosen in a school classroom and a locker hallway, giving a strong sense of a daily school routine, which highly aligns with the character's original setting. For the dark-skinned cosplay makeup, I deliberately enhanced the shadows and highlights to make the muscle lines and bone structure closer to the character model texture in the game; combined with this sportswear, a visual sense of power immediately stood out. The lock and lanyard on the choker are key details of the costume; although it easily blocked my facial expressions during the shoot, I insisted on wearing it for accuracy. The pom-poms in my hands were also manually adjusted—alternating red and silver, they create a beautiful reflective effect when waved around.

The third pose of sitting in front of the lockers is meant to reflect that relaxed, laid-back feeling during a break between matches. The ambient light during the campus photography session was quite complex, so a portable fill light was used to highlight the skin tone and the bright colors of the outfit. In post-processing, only some basic skin tone unification and texture smoothing were done without over-editing, trying to preserve the realism and skin texture as much as possible. After all, the character's inherent athleticism and vitality are what matter most. This time, I referenced some basic cheerleader gestures for the movements while integrating a bit of my own understanding of the character. Regarding props, besides the pom-poms, the platform sneakers on my feet match perfectly; I tried my best to pair the overall look from the hair accessories down to the shoelaces according to the original design. The shooting process went quite smoothly, and the makeup held up well even when sweating, making this a quite satisfying attempt.