This shoot features Xiao Wu's Divine Outfit look. To be honest, the details on this costume are so numerous that it makes one's head spin. Just manually adjusting the silver patterns and lace stitching on the chest took a full two days, and the gradient pink tulle of the skirt hem required multiple layers stacked together to reveal that dreamlike lightness. During the shoot, to restore Xiao Wu's agile yet slightly tsundere temperament, I specially studied many of her micro-expressions and standing postures from the original work, such as a slight head tilt or gently placing her finger on her collarbone—these are little habits in her daily movements. The pair of pink rabbit ears on my hair is custom-made, supported by memory aluminum wire, allowing the angle to be adjusted, making it very smooth to shoot with.
For the background, we set up pale pink gauze drapes and artificial cherry blossom branches, paired with a blue backdrop cloth to create a soft-light atmosphere where stars and the moon intertwine. Adding a bit of stardust special effect makes the overall frame closer to the holiness of her divine outfit period. Since the romance between Xiao Wu (Soul Land) and Tang San has always deeply moved me, I intentionally kept my gaze gentle yet firm when expressing emotions, not simply sweet, but carrying a sense of protection. The fabric of the clothing uses pearl gauze with subtle shimmers, which gives off a fine luster when moving, looking exceptionally beautiful in dynamic candid captures. Although this shoot was exhausting, wrapping up from early morning makeup to evening, the moment I saw the final product, I felt all the hard work was worth it.
I think the spirit of this look largely stems from understanding the character's personality; only by truly putting oneself into Xiao Wu's perspective can that obsession of "accompanying Brother even after becoming a deity" be conveyed. I hope everyone can feel my dedication in this work—every cut, every placement of a hair strand is an effort to stay close to that vivid Soft Bone Rabbit.