For Bilibili World 2024 this time, I brought along the Shattered Corona styling. Quite a few sweethearts on-site asked me if it was the Wis'adel outfit, haha.
Actually, although the color scheme and design language of this costume might look a bit similar to Wis'adel at first glance, friends who are familiar with the operator's details should be able to tell at a glance. The visual focus of Shattered Corona mainly lies in those sharp red biomechanical horns, the fluffy yet layered silver-white short wig, and this gray-and-black color-blocked short jacket with a diagonal zipper design.
To restore this look, the wig underwent several trimmings and styling with hair wax, striving to make those few strands of hair look more natural. The red horns on top of my head were also highly sophisticated; to achieve that texture interwoven with both mechanical and organic feels, we specifically used matte finishes and localized highlights. As for the prop gun, although it isn't very large, holding it in hand while paired with the gloves and the red string accessory on my wrist instantly brings out that cool and capable vibe.
During the shoot, we chose a very classic sitting posture, sitting on that black folding stool inside the Bilibili World exhibition hall, and the photographer captured many natural moments. These kinds of Convention photos are different from studio shoots; they don't need to be rigidly perfect, but rather capture a sense of relaxation. The combination of black sheer stockings and shorts on my legs actually flatters my leg proportions quite well, and the cutout design at the thigh area reveals a tiny bit of skin tone, preventing the visual effect from looking too heavy.
As for why people said I looked too fierce, that's probably because I wasn't smiling, plus the golden contact lenses and upturned eyeliner indeed carry a natural "do not disturb" aura. Actually, I spent these few days wandering around the booths, but I didn't really actively ask to take photos with others. Plus, this Shattered Corona set is relatively niche among Arknights skins, so it was expected that no one came over to ask for photos together, but being mistaken for Wis'adel was still quite amusing.
Some people asked why I didn't wear high heels—because exhibition halls like Bilibili World are really huge, and running around in flat boots is much more convenient. Besides, this slightly tech-wear/tactical style itself has quite a lot of tension, so there's no need to rely on rigidly elongating my height to carry the aura. The moment the light hit me was truly amazing; there wasn't that harsh artificial flash feel, but rather a soft illumination that highlighted the hair flow of the silver-white wig beautifully.
In fact, for photos shot at a convention, you don't need to pursue absolute, flawless perfection. Retaining a bit of the messy background lighting or the blurry figures of passersby actually brings an immersive sense of atmosphere. If I could encounter a veteran player who recognizes this niche styling and chat for a bit, that would be an unexpected delight.
Looking back at this set of photos now, both the expressions and postures perfectly match that slightly dangerous and highly disdainful feel of the original skin. Bilibili World's atmosphere is indeed perfect for presenting this kind of cool and dashing look. Although we didn't have the grand presence of endless photo-taking sessions, feeling that I restored the character accurately is a wonderful experience in itself.