This Swimsuit cosplay of Sorasaki Hina took about a week from preparation to the official shoot. The core elements were locked down during early communications; since I usually love doing sets with situational props, I specifically prepared a blue-and-white inflatable swim ring along with that small white cylindrical pedestal. For the wig, I chose pure white long curls; considering the twintail styling, I used plenty of hair wax and setting spray to ensure airy volume while keeping the roots of the twintails firmly upright. The black devil horns on my head were custom-ordered in advance—lightweight in material so they didn't feel constricting even after wearing them for hours.
Ample effort went into the makeup. Since the character canonically has pink-purple eyes, I specifically picked colored contacts in matching tones. For eyeshadow, expansive washes of reddish-brown and pink were layered, with particular depth added to the lower eyelids and aegyo sal to evoke a flushed, tender visual effect. The blush was applied somewhat heavily, concentrated across the center of the face. The two parallel red short lines on the forehead were drawn using a liquid eyeliner pen; drawing them required holding my breath, as the slightest tremor would ruin their symmetry. Furthermore, the base makeup had to stay pristine and translucent so it wouldn't look dull against the pure white background.
Regarding the outfit, this dark navy one-piece swimsuit had a very form-fitting cut, with the white graphic prints on the chest faithfully recreated, while the red lanyard and whistle served as an eye-catching finishing touch. The tiny purple devil wings on the lower back were secured using clear straps, which blended seamlessly without looking out of place once angled properly. Putting on White stockings actually demanded far more caution than imagined: I filed my nails smooth before the shoot and rolled the stockings up slowly bit by bit to prevent snags. Because the shoot was indoors with balanced, uniform illumination, the delicate texture of the White stockings translated exquisitely on camera, contrasting vividly against the dark navy swimsuit.
Prop handling was equally crucial throughout the shoot. When sitting on the white round pedestal clutching the swim ring, I shifted my center of gravity slightly backward with one leg bent gently, which better accentuated the leg lines while allowing the swim ring to naturally obscure visual blind spots around the midriff. For standing shots, holding the swim ring required avoiding a tense grip—letting it hang naturally or resting it lightly against the hip was ideal. That black spiked halo was added in post-production; to ensure visual harmony, space was deliberately reserved above my crown during framing. The mini figure placed before the pedestal base also injected a playful touch of fun into the composition.
Looking back at the whole shoot, this ensemble struck a balance between refreshing coolness and faithful character traits. Striking various poses while keeping the wig and wings perfectly aligned was physically demanding, but seeing the lighting texture and prop details in the final frames made all the pre-shoot preparation thoroughly worthwhile.