For this Arknights Dusk cosplay, the entire preparation cycle was longer than expected. From selecting fabrics to makeup and styling, every step involved pondering how to restore that otherworldly, cool aloofness. The most complex part of this outfit is the layered tulle. To achieve a flowing and agile effect, a large amount of white and mint-green translucent fabric was used for the skirt hem and cuffs. The flower-shaped decoration on the chest and the red rope structure were pieced together entirely by hand, combined with gold metal ring buckles; although the overall colors are plain, the sense of layers is extremely rich. Special totems were painted on the cyan-blue gloves, paired with blue bead chains at the wrists, adding a fantasy style cosplay feel. The hair used a wig with a cyan-blue gradient, styled into some braids, and to match the dragon horns' style, bangs were intentionally kept to modify the face shape. Although the elf ear style processing was time-consuming, it produced great results in front of the camera. The eye makeup was blended with red tones, paired with cyan-blue contact lenses, intentionally creating a slightly dreamy, non-aggressive gaze. The blue embellishment on the forehead also echoed the overall cool tone. In terms of props, the long blade in hand is the absolute visual center. The red scabbard paired with gold lines gives a strong sense of oppression. To make the frame less rigid, I designed many casual poses, such as leaning on the sword with one hand, or carrying a pair of black pointed-toe high heels. This sense of contrast is very interesting; high heels are a symbol of mature sexiness, while Dusk's style leans towards celestial grace, and combining these two can better shape an unbridled laziness. Later on during the shoot, I simply sat barefoot on a chair, and this defenceless state is actually closer to the character's casual core. The accompanying hand fan and scattered props on the ground were also used to enrich the image details. This time it was shot in a studio with a pure white background. The pure white background has no clutter interference, placing extremely high demands on the clothing's texture, especially the light transmittance of the tulle under strong light—any incorrect lighting would make it look grey or make one look heavy. We tried lighting for a long time, ultimately utilizing side-backlighting to outline the character's silhouette and the texture of the tulle, giving the image a lightweight airy feel. The whole process was quite physically demanding; just adjusting the drape of the large sleeves took up most of the time. The nails were painted red, echoing the color of the scabbard. The high heels chose the simplest black pointed-toe style because complex decorations would clash with the skirt. This sword is actually quite heavy, and when supporting myself on the ground with one hand, my arm muscles were trembling, but for the sake of the image effect, I had to force myself to pretend to look relaxed. However, seeing the details of light and shadow intertwined with the tulle in the final photos, as well as the natural state captured in the instant of holding the shoes, I felt all the repeated adjustments were worth it. There were no excessive fixed points designed for the actions; it was more about capturing those casual, inadvertent moments. I really like this setting with a bit of contradictory conflict—the long sword represents the edge, while the high heels and barefoot represent compromise or casualness. Fusing these elements into Dusk's character shapes not only a static paper character, but rather a real person with a sense of story. The final effect is very satisfying, and the texture of light and shadow is extremely translucent.