[Sangonomiya Kokomi cosplay] Genshin Impact Watatsumi Island Fitting First Experience and Apology

As a Sangonomiya Kokomi cosplay fitting, there were no fancy studio backdrops, only repeated adjustments and poses captured in front of a mirror against a plain white wall and wooden floor. This character possesses a very elegant temperament in Genshin Impact, but when I completed this outfit last year, objective limitations left the final presentation with quite a few regrets.

The wig part was definitely a major flaw. At the time, trusting the wig stylist, I sent the wig directly for restyling, but when I got it back, the layering on the back of the head was extremely stiff, and the signature purple-gradient animal ears on top collapsed due to insufficient support. The original design's sense of agility and lightness was greatly compromised, forcing me to make emergency fixes myself using hairspray and hair wax, though it ultimately couldn't reach an ideal state. So every time I look at these photos, I want to say sorry to the original work and fans who love this character.

Speaking of the fitting process for the costume: that broad ocean-blue cape, lined with white ruffled edges, was actually much heavier than it looked. The fold effect on the long cuffs took time to arrange just to maintain a slight curve, and walking in it was quite restrictive. As for the blue decorative gem at the collar, although I only bought a lightweight plastic accessory at the time, adding the metal clasp for attachment gave it a surprisingly heavy texture. Fortunately, the large bow on the chest was indeed very eye-catching, serving as one of the key visual focal points of the entire outfit. To accurately match the character design, the left glove and shoulder ornament were also fixed in place, but they still shifted easily during actual turns and needed constant adjustment.

The lower half of the outfit felt relatively more pleasing to me. White shorts served as the base, overlaid with a semi-transparent light purple gauze skirt connected to the top via metal buckles at the waist, which gave a flowing movement when walking. The highlight was the decoration on the left leg: the pale purple attached stocking featured geometric cutouts that visually reshaped the leg, paired with pure white stockings and high-heeled lace-up sandals to extend the leg line. Although lighting caused the colors to look a bit washed out in the photos, the actual layering was still present.

As my first time cosplaying, there was no professional photographer, no studio, and even the lighting relied entirely on indoor natural light. These two selfies capture my most authentic fitting state back then. In the second photo, I chose to cover my face to focus the spotlight on the outfit and accessories, making the details clearer. I repeatedly adjusted the blue bow in front of the mirror and tidied up the tips of the twin tails. Even the little white cloud charm on my phone case unexpectedly matched the blue-and-white color scheme slightly—though accidental, it served as a sweet little surprise without ruining the overall look.

Looking back at my state back then, although there were unsatisfactory aspects—especially the all-too-familiar heartbreaking experience of a wig styling disaster—the process taught me a lot. I learned how to use simple nearby props to make up for makeup shortcomings, how to highlight strengths and hide weaknesses through body angles, and how to emphasize core costume features on a limited budget. Sharing fitting photos online takes a bit of courage in the first place, so the apology mentioned in the title is both a frank acceptance of my limitations at the time and a hope for gentle advice in the comments section.

Looking back now, cosplaying is truly an endeavor that requires patience and dedication. Beyond the costume and wig, makeup, expressions, and indispensable post-processing all take substantial energy to refine. Yet, I still thoroughly enjoy bringing 2D characters into the 3D world to experience them. Although this fitting trial had many regrets, the heartfelt desire of Migrating Through Coral Seas was real. If given the chance in the future, I will strive to fully upgrade this costume, using better accessories, makeup, and styling to make up for the shortcomings of this initial version.