This shoot was set for Marisa Kirisame (Kourindou ver.); although we simply set up a patch of artificial turf and a lantern in the studio, the overall atmosphere was still overflowing. What gave me the biggest headache with this outfit was actually the huge ruffled soft hat. Once put on, it restricted my vision a bit, and combined with the twin braids on both sides of the wig, I had to turn my head carefully each time to avoid slapping myself in the face with the braids. However, once the look came together, it really captured that feeling of rummaging through things in the Magic Forest and then running over to Kourindou to read books for free; the white primary tone paired with a black apron and a deep blue bow makes for a very refreshing palette. The lantern was a specially sourced vintage prop. I originally wanted to add some smoke or warm lighting to simulate a nighttime effect, but later felt that a pure white background better highlighted the costume's own details—the black ribbons at the cuffs, the deep blue ribbon at the waist, and the multi-layered ruffles of the skirt hem can all be clearly seen under even, soft lighting. The wig color was tuned to a softer pale yellow rather than an overly vibrant blonde hair cosplay look, which, paired with light-colored contact lenses, makes the overall look a bit softer than the original setting. However, I personally feel this feels closer to an everyday Marisa—not in full-power magic combat mode, but in that relaxed state after work, holding a lantern while hunting for fun curios in the shop. Maintaining a seated pose while holding the hat brim with both hands during the shoot actually placed high demands on shoulder and neck stability; because the hat brim is wide, it slides down as soon as hands relax, so we shot many frames before finding the most natural supporting angle. The skirt's inner lining is white, so when sitting on the ground, I had to pay attention to positioning my black boots properly to avoid stepping on the hem. This time, the prop list featured only white stockings with lantern details without bringing along a broom or Mini-Hakkero, because I wanted to portray a \"Kourindou\" scene rather than a combat scenario, placing greater emphasis on an everyday feel and a quiet, static atmosphere. The makeup was kept light, emphasizing eye contours and even skin tone—after all, this kind of pale blonde hair cosplay can easily make skin look yellowish, so the base makeup needed to be clean. During shooting, the photographer asked me to try various eye contact directions, ultimately selecting this shot looking straight into the lens; a touch of curiosity and composure in the gaze perfectly matched Marisa's personality—seemingly carefree on the outside, yet delicate and thoughtful at heart. The benefit of a white background is that post-processing doesn't require adjusting color temperature too much, preserving the fabric texture and folds right out of the camera. I'm very satisfied with the overall result, as it successfully restored that slightly lazy yet playful vibe of Marisa Kirisame (Kourindou ver.). Actually, character designs in Touhou Project are all classic, but every reinterpretation brings fresh insights. Choosing the Kourindou version this time was because this outfit offers richer layering in fabrics and decorations compared to her standard witch outfit, especially the deep blue bow at the waist—I researched several knotting methods, eventually settling on a broad, slightly sagging style that appears more casual. There was also a small episode during shooting: the turf mat was a bit slippery, making it hard for my black boots to stay anchored on it, so I had to lean back slightly for balance—luckily, the resulting photos didn't look strained at all. The lantern's glass cover reflected slightly under studio lights, so we specifically adjusted the lighting angles to avoid overly harsh glare spots. All in all, it was a very comfortable shooting experience—no need to rush outdoors, taking time in the studio to adjust poses and facial expressions while focusing entirely on the details. The costume fabric is a cotton-linen blend with a bit of weight; when seated with the skirt spread out, it created a lovely color contrast against the green turf. I feel the most important part of cosplay isn't necessarily matching every single color of the original design perfectly, but finding an appropriate way of presentation based on one's own understanding. This time, I chose softer blonde hair and clear eye makeup, making Marisa look a little less wild and a bit more literary and cute. If you also like this studio portrait style with a vintage touch and small props, I think pairing this lantern and turf worked very harmoniously—next time, perhaps I can try adding book scrolls or small trinkets to further enrich Kourindou's atmosphere filled with clutter and knowledge. Retouching during post-processing mainly unified skin tone and brightened highlight areas of the clothing without over-smoothing, preserving natural skin textures so it looks much more authentic. This is a set of photos I'm very satisfied with recently, shared here for everyone to see a different way of interpreting Marisa.