For this Ave Mujica Yutenji Nyamu cosplay look, I styled a sheer black shirt with red Stockings, paired with black shorts and studded wristbands—this black-and-red colorway delivers powerful visual impact.
The shoot was set in a lavishly decorated Retro room; the red velvet drapes, cello, gold carved picture frames, and black-and-white checkerboard floor in the background immediately elevated the overall texture. To match this elegant yet rebellious character design, I struck a side-seated pose with crossed legs resting on a stack of thick vintage hardcover books. The red high heels paired with dark Stockings and pointed toes visually elongated the leg lines.
I held a black goblet in hand and leaned back against the leather chair; this angle prominently flattered facial and body contours. Actually, that smug, sassy expression loved in Photo 2 came purely from experimenting during the shoot. The photographer told me to slightly tuck my chin and look to the side with half-closed eyes, and it suddenly clicked—this cheeky, villainous vibe matched the character's tone perfectly. This side-seated angle made legs look remarkably long, while the black cup in hand and red shoes created a crisp chromatic contrast.
The shooting process was quite entertaining; balancing in high heels on stacked books while trying to project a languid, carefree attitude required correcting my posture many times until my feet ached. But the finished result was a delightful surprise: Retro light and shadow fell across my face and garments, accentuating the folds of the sheer black top and the glossy sheen of the Stockings.
By the way, touching on what everyone's been asking about, I've also been grumbling: CLS, when on earth are you shipping my Ave Mujica shikishi?! (annoyed) Really tired of chasing it. Lately I've also been playing Arknights: Medjehtiqedti Bound; initially I just casually checked it out, but realized this dark Retro styling is unexpectedly harmonious with Arknights' urban sci-fi mystery, creating a subtle, fascinating crossover feel.
To keep makeup pristine on the day of the shoot, the AC was blasting—though the red velvet set looked warm, the studio was actually freezing, so I really endured the cold for beauty. Looking at these photos, this theatrical, slightly haughty yet playful vibe truly challenged and sharpened my expressive range. Instead of catering to fixed aesthetics, I focused on recreating that natural essence of 'sassy and shameless yet utterly charming.' Reviewing the playback after wrapping up, that mood felt spot on.
To achieve the ideal composition, we tuned the camera's perspective angle to fill the frame with the subject without feeling cramped. Elongated legs, high heels, the sheer chiffon top, paired with silver-purple short hair and slightly provocative eyes, truly captured the mysterious and nimble essence of Yutenji Nyamu. While the shooting process was intricate, wrapping up with great photos was immensely gratifying.