[Kamisato Ayaka cosplay] The Shirasagi Hime Steps into a New Ice and Snow Dress

I've been busy since CPGZ05 ended, and only recently while sorting through my photo album did I realize that I had delayed posting these new ice and snow themed Shirasagi Hime dress photos for so long. Since many friends asked about the details of this outfit at the convention, I'm taking advantage of a little free time to share these late yet still warm convention photos with everyone.

To be honest, I was quite nervous when preparing this look. Ayaka's original vibe is very elegant and noble, and everyone is used to her traditional Kamisato-style attire. Putting on this new ice-blue dress was a bold attempt. The hair accessory still retained her signature princess cut bangs, and the wig color was a very bright silver-white, reflecting a touch of pearlescent luster under the convention lights, which added a great detail.

The fabric choice for the outfit combined a lot of tulle and velvet. The strapless design of the top beautifully lengthens the neck line, leaving room at the collarbone for a pearl necklace, making the look feel lighter. The light blue fuzzy arm sleeves are the highlight—neither bulky nor plain, adding a subtle touch of winter warmth visually. The over-the-knee white stockings drew a lot of interest from fellow enthusiasts; this kind of thigh-high sock naturally carries a delicate and gentle charm in daily outfits, which, paired with the dress skirt spread across the floor, creates a cool yet playfully vibrant feel.

The shooting location that day was actually quite interesting; instead of real snow, we spread a layer of reflective silver tin foil on the ground. To simulate the sparkling texture of ice or snow, we intentionally lowered the camera angle so that the reflective material occupied a good portion of the frame. From the final result, this decision was well worth it, as light striking it created spots resembling crushed ice. Combined with post-processing snow effects and floating star trails added later, the overall atmosphere instantly felt like cold air was flowing.

As for the poses everyone is curious about, this photo set didn't intentionally feature overly complex poses. I personally prefer a naturally flowing state—sitting on the ground, or simply holding my chin, or reaching out toward the sky—feels much more comfortable than forced posing. This positioning actually fits better with my understanding of the "Shirasagi Hime" in her relaxed, quiet moments in private. Compared to fierce, sharp characters, her presence is inherently reserved and gentle, so in these convention photos, I focused more on conveying emotion through my eyes, hoping everyone can feel a sense of tranquility through the lens.

Special thanks to photographer timi-chan for this shoot. In such a noisy and crowded convention environment, we managed to find a relatively quiet corner and held the spot to shoot for nearly an hour. Although the surrounding environment was loud and bustling, reviewing the shots felt remarkably clean, all thanks to the photographer's steady execution and patient guidance. Thanks to timi's grasp of light and reflective surfaces, our final photos avoided overexposure, and the ice-blue cool tone was handled just right, preserving plenty of skin texture.

I used to accumulate a lot of work photos and miss the best time to post them, which feels like a shame in retrospect. Encounters at conventions are always fleeting, so I now make it a habit to treat every set of convention photos as a sincere record. Although this new snow night dress for Shirasagi Hime had a few minor regrets due to rushing between venues, the overall outcome made me very satisfied. Being able to present a 2D character through one's own understanding is fundamentally a very fun thing. Turning one's passions into preserved images also brings a special sense of ritual to life. I hope you all like my take on light-colored Kamisato Ayaka—not impossibly perfect, but a rendition filled with a touch of genuine warmth.