[Tsurumaki Kokoro Cosplay] BanG Dream! Peace Hotel Christmas Card Scene Check-in Record

This Tsurumaki Kokoro Christmas outfit finally got a photo taken with the Peace Hotel's Christmas tree. This time, I cosplayed Kokoro from BanG Dream! Just as the hotel put up its new theme decorations for the Christmas card scene, I came over to shoot a set. Initially, I liked the perspective from the terrace, thinking it could capture an effect similar to the official card scene. But standing there in reality, I realized the perspective was quite different, and the night lighting was indeed difficult to control. However, the Christmas tree setup downstairs was genuinely gorgeous, bringing out the maximum vibe, so the trip was well worth it.
Let's talk about the outfit first. Since it wasn't completely replicated from the official casual clothes, I basically coordinated it myself. For the hair, I chose light golden long straight hair with relatively thick straight bangs, and the twin-tails were secured with white plush ball hair accessories. I searched for a long time to find the right texture for these plush balls; the white fuzz perfectly echoed the winter vibe. For the eyes, I wore golden-brown colored contacts paired with slightly upturned eyeliner, hoping to express a bit of Kokoro's energetic and pure feeling. The metal braces on my lower teeth—well, that's a little realistic feature of my own, and I didn't hide it at all. Retaining it during a toothy smile actually adds a bit of gap moe.
I put some effort into the collar area. I selected a white off-the-shoulder knit sweater with a large slouchy neckline, just enough to reveal the deep wine-red thin straps worn underneath. The black choker around my neck is one of the souls of this look, creating a sharp light-and-dark contrast with the light golden hair, which beautifully highlights the collarbone and neckline. For the lower body, it's a wine-red high-waisted pleated midi skirt, paired with a belt featuring small metal rivets and bowknot elements. This not only raised the waistline but also kept the overall winter outfit from looking too heavy. When it got colder outdoors at night, I added a white plush short coat over it, adorned with a 3D plush flower right on the chest. Once this coat was on, I felt warmer physically, and visually it leaned more towards that soft, fluffy Christmas plush texture.
The shooting process was actually quite casual. In the first picture inside the hotel, I held handy little decorations, with sliced bread in front of me and water poured into a glass; the natural light at the dining table made my skin tone look very soft. Next was the part where we checked in at the Christmas tree. This year's tree used a vast amount of blue-and-gold shiny baubles and wide golden ribbons, with beautifully wrapped gift boxes piled underneath and plush dolls hidden among the branches. In that environment, throwing myself into the frame, stretching out both hands, or making some relaxed gestures yielded a pretty high success rate of good shots combined with the flash and the warm yellow ambient light.
The night scenes were shot on the terrace. Although it didn't fully replicate the card scene, the riverside city skyline in the background was beautifully layered, the buildings were brightly lit, and the distant traffic traced out red and yellow light trails. The reflections on the glass railing added more depth to the frame. Turning on the camera's flash during the shoot preserved the clarity of my face perfectly, while the background lights turned into soft, diffused bright spots. This combination of flash photography and a nighttime cityscape is highly effective at bringing out the three-dimensional depth of a cosplay character.
I tried my best to maintain a relaxed and happy state in front of the lens. Keeping "Happy! Lucky! Smile!" on one's lips isn't just a slogan; it needs to be released through body language. Actions like open arms, leaning against the railing to glance back, and smiling unreservedly at the camera were all meant to get as close as possible to Tsurumaki Kokoro's vibrant energy that brings laughter at any moment.
Although the overall look this time wasn't a 100% exact replica, I found a lot of joy in this attempt to re-coordinate based on the character's personality and the Christmas environment. Sometimes you don't necessarily have to match every single item on the card 1:1; as long as you grasp those few core elements—blonde twin-tails, a choker, an off-the-shoulder design, and the red-and-white color palette—people will naturally associate it with her when they see the photos. I am so glad to leave this set of photos in such a festive place and thoroughly enjoyed my moments at the Peace Hotel.