This post is actually a bit of a mix, because I wanted to share my recent lifestyle with everyone. I just got back from the Hiroyuki Sawano and Aimer concert, and the afterglow is still lingering strong. As a cosplayer who frequently hangs around Shanghai and Yangzhou, daily life isn't always glamorous—there's also the otaku side of me curled up at home gaming.
Today, let's talk about these newly released cosplay outfits. I've always interacted with everyone under the title of "Arknights female Doctor cosplay", but I also love the settings of "Genshin Impact female Traveler cosplay" and "Zenless Zone Zero female Proxy cosplay". I'm very satisfied with how these photos turned out. For the white-haired set, I specifically paired it with warm lighting to make it look soft; the blue-haired nun-style outfit with cosplay stockings is truly heavy-crafted, and the moment I put on the choker and headpiece, I felt totally possessed by the character; and the red-haired camisole outfit is a refreshing summer shoot style. Although people usually address me as Doctor, Traveler, or Proxy, that knowing, mutual smile whenever someone recognizes me at a convention is truly precious.
Honestly, I'm quite a homebody in daily life, and my social energy is completely recharged by everyone's posts. Being an ISFJ, I might not actively initiate conversations after adding someone, but I am definitely very diligent with giving likes—I belong to the type that silently follows everyone's updates. If you're willing to strike up a chat, I'm actually super easy to talk to.
Of course, my gaming journey never stopped. My level 120 in Arknights was genuinely ground out with blood, sweat, and tears, Zenless Zone Zero recently hit level 54, and I often explore the map in Genshin Impact. Besides gaming, my biggest hobby is probably buying merch. Look at my photos: an ita-bag stuffed to the brim, plus a whole cabinet of photocards and acrylic stands—all treasures I've accumulated over the years. On weekends when I don't cosplay, I stay home watching anime while admiring this merch, which feels incredibly healing.
Speaking of weekends, ever since I wrapped my car into an itasha, the head-turn rate skyrocketed. Every time I drive to a convention or go out on the weekend, watching the sunlight glint off the car wrap gives me an amazing sense of belonging with my own custom ride.
As for offline anime conventions, I basically attend whenever there's a big one. Comicup (CP) and Bilibili World (BW) are absolute musts, along with various game-themed expos I love. I was lucky this year to snag tickets for Aimer and Hiroyuki Sawano's concert; the atmosphere on site was beyond amazing, and I hope to save up to attend more in the future.
Oh, and finally, let me introduce the newest member of my family: a 9-month-old Linqing Lion Cat named Jitui (Chicken Drumstick)—doesn't that name fit its coat color perfectly? He is now one of the spiritual pillars of my otaku life. Even though he sometimes chews up my merch packaging, seeing him rub against my legs makes it impossible to stay mad at all.
Alright, that's pretty much all for these fragmented daily life updates. As a cosplayer, outside the camera lens and specialized gear, I'm just an ordinary chill gamer in private. In the coming days, I hope to continue dressing up as these beloved characters and crossing paths with you all, both offline and online.