This set features Kirisaki Chitoge from Nisekoi. Because I love her tsundere gap—seemingly aggressive and brash on the outside, yet deeply pure-hearted within—I decided to shoot a slice-of-life urban series on a downtown pedestrian overpass. For the outfit, I picked the most iconic white Sailor suit paired with a light blue pleated skirt, with the blue collar and orange tie staying completely faithful to the original design. The wig is long, straight blonde hair with trimmed bangs; the red V-shaped hair ribbon on top is the true soul of her look, and I adjusted its angle repeatedly to make sure it kept a sharp, three-dimensional silhouette from every camera angle. For makeup, I focused on the eyes, using brown eyeliner to define the contours, paired with natural falsies and a light pink lip gloss, aiming to recreate Chitoge's vivid and spirited expression.
For the lower half, I paired Black stockings with brown chunky-heeled loafers. To accentuate the leg lines, I specifically designed a single-leg standing pose during the shoot. With my school bag slung over my shoulder, the other hand lightly resting on the railing, leaning slightly forward, and looking into the lens, the scene came alive. The background featured a modern glass-curtain building, which, along with the white railing of the footbridge and the distant arched bridge, gave the entire frame an authentic Japanese-style campus slice-of-life urban vibe. Sunlight was abundant that day, giving my skin a lovely natural texture, but because the glare was harsh, I constantly shifted my face to catch the most flattering lighting. To showcase the character's energetic spirit, my poses were kept open and expressive; balancing on one leg actually required considerable core stability, and we went through multiple takes before capturing the most natural expression.
Communicating with the photographer, we utilized perspective lines to highlight the footbridge setting. By placing the subject at the center and using the white railings as leading lines, the visual focus was anchored directly on the character. The architectural background had dense horizontal and vertical lines; to avoid clutter, we used a wide aperture to blur the background, turning the glass facade and trees into soft color patches so the figure popped cleanly. Walking along the striped tactile paving also required steady footing; my raised-leg pose had my standing foot planted securely on a flat section of tactile paving, shifting my full center of gravity onto my right leg. To capture the airy flutter of the skirt and long hair, the photographer switched to burst mode while I hopped and landed beside the railing. The chosen shot had the most natural expression and the best hair arc, looking candid and kinetic rather than stiff.
Regarding the shoot details, wig maintenance deserves a special mention. Long, straight blonde hair easily gets frizzy outdoors; even a slight gust can mess it up, so I had to comb it through and reapply setting spray to the ends between takes. The garment's pleats also needed constant checking—especially the crisp creases of the pleated skirt, which can lose shape after sitting or walking. Although the loafers had sturdy block heels, pacing back and forth across the bridge made my feet ache, but seeing the final photos made every effort worthwhile. To channel her classic line calling Raku a 'moyashi' (bean sprout), I practiced adding a touch of playful pout mixed with an underlying smile, adjusting my mouth muscles accordingly. Working with the photographer was seamless throughout; from scouting to nuance refinements, we poured our best into blending canon accuracy with realistic daily life.