The jacquard weave textures and the multi-colored sleeve ribbon details of this outfit truly required immense craftsmanship: the high stand collar of the white top and the black circular ornament on the chest faithfully matched the original design, and the black eboshi cap was secured firmly in place. The scroll prop in my hands was originally rolled tight, but strong ocean gusts unraveled it slightly, forcing me to improvise my grip on set. The location was a Japanese style shrine originally founded in the Heian period; the colossal vermilion-orange torii gate standing offshore and the exposed sandbar at low tide offered an uncanny match for the character, backed by rolling mountains and freely roaming wild deer. However, on shoot day, we ran straight into surging waves of tour groups; the exposed beach at low tide was swarming with people, meaning finding an uncluttered frame often required waiting ten to fifteen minutes. To dodge the crowds, the photographer and I seized split-second clearings, firing the shutter swiftly whenever people drifted away. The afternoon sun beat down harshly, so camera settings were dialed to 1/1000s shutter speed at f/2.8 with ISO clamped to 160, yielding straight-out-of-camera RAW colors with remarkable clarity. Despite the bustling crowds, several candid dynamic snapshots turned out very satisfying, particularly the running shot brimming with fluid kinetic motion. For wide environmental frames, I had to assume traditional seiza kneeling on wooden decks several times, which left my knees rather sore, but seeing the balanced proportions between the grand torii gate and the character composition made every effort worthwhile. The weight of the layered costume was manageable under daytime warmth, though walking on the sand in tall boots inevitably invited sand inside. The entire process was a continuous cycle between waiting and rapid-fire shooting; while the surroundings were noisy, completing a Heian period cosplay shoot in such an authentic real-world location was a uniquely rewarding experience.