[Runami Yachiyo Cosplay] Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, Eight Thousand Years is Too Long, Better Now

The convention photos from this event are finally organized. When looking at this set of photos, the sentence that popped into my head first was the one in the post: "If there is no love, eight thousand years is too long." In fact, placing this quote at the actual shooting location of this outfit gave me deep feelings—the venue was packed with surging crowds that day, but the moment I sat on the plush blanket holding the red umbrella, the surroundings seemed to quiet down instantly.

This outfit really required a lot of thought to restore the details. The large area of color-blocking with deep blue and crimson, combined with the inner layer's lake blue gradient, took multiple adjustments just for fabric selection and cutting. Those two loop-shaped hair buns on top of the head plus the wooden horns, along with the iconic long white hair, had to ensure they wouldn't block my vision when the strands fell, so I had to spend over half an hour styling before going out every day. The black and white spotted scarf around the neck is actually a small trick; it both modifies the neck lines and avoids looking overly heavy.

In terms of props, besides that red-ribbed paper umbrella, the pink plushie held in hand is the crowning touch—its streamlined silhouette and black dot decorations add a hint of playfulness to the sharp style. To catch the most natural sense of interaction during the shoot, the photographer had me try various sitting and semi-squatting angles. Sometimes I had to hold the plushie with one hand while holding the umbrella with the other; the balance truly relied on on-the-spot adjustments.

I also really like the handling of light and shadow in this set. The circular decorations at the top of the venue and the gridded glass windows in the back provided very transparent diffused light. Combined with the floating dust special effects added during post-processing, it gives the entire set of photos a dreamlike sense of frozen time. Usually, I rarely deliberately pose to look sexy, but the cut of this outfit indeed highlights the leg lines beautifully—especially the contrast between the white stockings and the dark outer garment, which looks very clean and crisp from some high-angle shots. However, I personally value the transmission of the overall atmosphere more, rather than relying on a single part to catch the eye.

Being at a convention venue is actually quite a test of physical stamina. Bustling around all day in this long robe, the hem easily gets stepped on, so I had to lift it carefully every time I changed locations. But whenever a fellow hobbyist recognized me and called out the character's name, that happiness of being recognized was irreplaceable. This shoot wasn't entirely smooth either; midway through, the venue lights suddenly dimmed, causing several photos to go to waste, but the final results ended up having even more layers than expected.

Regarding this look, I think the most bonus-point aspect is the control over the gaze and expression. Because the character itself carries a detached yet warm feeling, I deliberately maintained a subtle staring gaze in front of the lens, without looking ice-cold. Combined with the moment the red umbrella opened, the span of my arms also went through several adjustments to find the most natural tension.

Finally, I still want to thank the photographer who worked hard carrying equipment to shoot that day, as well as the friends who helped me organize my clothes in the logistics support. Every time I do cosplay, I meet many interesting people. This time, a passing audience member even ran over specifically to ask where this pink plush toy was bought; in fact, I modified the dimensions by hand myself specifically to match this outfit's proportions.

Posting this set of photos is mainly to record the complete process of this shoot, and I also hope that friends who love cosplay just like me can find resonance in these details. Whether it's the texture of the costume or the matching of the scenes, every attempt builds up new experience. If you have any questions regarding costume making or shooting compositions, welcome to communicate anytime—after all, learning from each other in the community is the key to making works better and better.