[Maid outfit] Maid outfit Bassist on Stage: My Oshi Maid 2.0

For this show, I deliberately wore a Maid outfit onto the stage. People often ask me whether playing the bass clashes with wearing a Maid outfit, but to me, it's a seamless layering of two distinct states. The monochrome skirt, crisp white lace apron, and fluffy cat-ear headband—paired with sleek White stockings—might make me look like I stepped right out of an anime convention or a maid café. But the moment I step onto the stage slinging this blue four-string bass, with the drummer's count-in echoing through my in-ear monitors, my mindset immediately shifts into absolute professional mode as a dedicated Bassist.

The stage lighting was intense—alternating beams of red, blue, and purple swept down, occasionally creating streak flares or slight ghosting in front of the lens during our Stage photography. While this lighting created an explosive live atmosphere, it also somewhat hindered my vision. To maintain playing stability, I had to keep my eyes locked onto the fretboard fret markers through the rapid strobing and dramatic color shifts. Today's setlist featured fast-tempo tracks, demanding high precision from my right-hand fingerpicking and solid fretting pressure from my left hand. Wearing a long-sleeved Maid outfit with ruffled cuffs meant the fabric occasionally grazed the bass body, which required more meticulous control over my physical movements so the attire wouldn't disrupt my plucking accuracy. Whenever approaching a rapid fill or transition, I deliberately raised my right forearm slightly to ensure my finger attack angle remained unobstructed by the cuffs.

Honestly, deciding to hit the stage with this 'My Oshi Maid 2.0' look initially stemmed from my genuine love for this sense of contrast. Spotlights beamed across the white apron while the teal-blue bass body glinted under the lights, creating an immediate and striking visual impact. The atmosphere at our band live performance with MOLOMOGO was passionate as always; I could vividly feel the audience resonating on the exact same wavelength with us. Every time I plucked a string, the low-frequency rumble surged up the strap into my chest—a sensation nearly impossible to capture in words, conveyed only through each living note. To complement this visual aesthetic, I fine-tuned my bass tone that day, subtly boosting mid-low warmth for a punchier, fuller acoustic presence. Through the on-stage monitor mix, lockstep tightness between the bassline and the kick drum was the heart of our groove, something we spent countless rehearsal hours perfecting.

Even though the outfit is lighthearted and adorable, I never approached the musical performance as a casual novelty. The bass is the backbone of the band, providing a solid, grounded groove. The live monitor environment, tactile string action, and even slight dizziness from sweeping lights all required instant adaptation mid-set. Sweat dripped down my temples, moistening the wig bangs and clinging to my cheeks, yet that did nothing to dampen my complete immersion in the bass groove. Sometimes leaning down to tweak effects pedals, I even had to be mindful that the cat ears on my headband didn't bump against the bass headstock.

After every gig, the physical and mental exertion is immense. This outfit certainly isn't the most comfortable for stage work, yet it best embodies the stage persona I wish to project right now. Fusing my beloved stylistic aesthetic with the instrument I cherish is an undeniably cool experience in itself. With more live gigs coming up, I'm constantly exploring how to find the optimal playing state across diverse styles—holding down the low end steadily with this bass so that every person who comes to our band live performance can feel the band's full power.