[Sigewinne cosplay] The Head Nurse's YES or NO: Today, You Call the Shots

Head Nurse says—YES or NO! Pulling out the Taoheihei-style interactive sign, I kicked off a round of quick Q&A right on the convention floor.

Today I cosplayed Head Nurse Sigewinne, and I truly put a lot of effort into the overall look and details during prep. First off, the hat on my head: a white base with a red-trimmed border, styled like a vintage sailor hat, with the highlight being the pair of long, light blue bunny ears on top. To keep the ears standing upright, internal shaping wires and support structures were added, and the metal buckle details at the base of the bunny ears faithfully recreated the character's official art setting, reflecting a lovely metallic sheen under the venue's overhead lights. As for the hair, I used a silver-white wig with a subtle lilac tint. The hair fiber's gloss was treated to look very natural, and the bangs were trimmed into an arc with a hint of artful messiness. On one side, a particularly long lock of hair was braided into a loose plait that draped down naturally, framing the face nicely without stealing attention from the facial features.

For the makeup, the focus was on pairing the eye makeup with the lens color. I wore soft pink contact lenses, which blended with my natural eye color to give a bright yet gentle look. The eyebrows were lightened to match the character's pale hair setting, and with slight highlighting under the eyes, my facial features looked more three-dimensional in front of the camera. Paired with this teal sleeveless top featuring white shoulder straps and delicate gold trim along the edges, there was a prominent pink bow stitched on the chest. The blue gem at the center of the bow added to the overall elegance, creating a very harmonious cool-and-warm color contrast with the top.

As for the 'YES/NO' sign prop I brought, it was truly an incredible tool for convention interactions. The contrast between the red NO sign and the green YES sign was very striking; pulling it out in front of the camera with different facial expressions allowed me to convey completely different moods. Holding the red NO sign, I could be a bit more serious, striking a stern, principle-abiding nurse's stance; switching to the green YES sign, softening my expression and tilting my head with a gentle smile made me look super approachable. Since the sign was circular with a handle, holding it beside my face really tested my wrist angle and control—otherwise, it could easily block facial light or my own line of sight. So during the shoot, I constantly adjusted my wrist angle to capture the most natural light.

The lighting environment at the convention was quite complex with strong overhead light, but at certain angles, it actually helped highlight the translucent texture of the wig and made my skin look clean and bright. Adjusting my position slightly in front of the lens to let side light hit my face, combined with the color-contrasting sign in hand, I was personally very pleased with these convention photos. Bringing a beloved character to life in reality through dedicated costumes and props is inherently fulfilling. Incorporating fun props into cosplay daily life at conventions makes it much easier to relax compared to just posing statically, bringing me closer to the lively yet slightly earnest character setting from the game. Walking around the venue holding the sign drew a lot of attention; some smiled in understanding, while others joked that the sign made them feel like lining up for a physical exam.

The cut of this costume was very flattering for the upper body, without overemphasizing curves, yet the natural waist fit paired with the signature bow and straps beautifully conveyed the character's light, airy feel. In a crowded, high-traffic venue setting, the sturdy fabric and secure accessories easily held up through long hours of walking without messing up the styling. Capturing these anime-style photography shots went very smoothly, immersing me in the interaction between character and self-expression. I feel like this shoot preserved the original charm of the character while bringing out a bit of my own personal touch. Wandering near the booth and exchanging glances and smiles with passersby—this direct and relaxed connection—is precisely the greatest joy of offline cosplay.