For Tsukiyuki Miyako's swimsuit look from Blue Archive, Chimelong Water Park was specially selected as the on-location shoot destination. Standing in the wave pool surrounded by bustling tourists and an ocean of blue-and-white accents truly resonated with the character's summer vibe.
The core of this styling lies in conveying an overall sense of freshness. The outfit features a black-and-white color-blocked one-piece swimsuit. The white ruffles on top not only add layered depth but also flatter the silhouette, while the black cord ties on the chest serve as a functional detail that gives the top a more dimensional structure. The high-waisted black swim bottoms cinch the waistline nicely and stay securely in place during movement in the water. The blue halo overhead is the soul of this character styling; although the prop itself is lightweight, securing it firmly in an outdoor water park environment required considerable effort. Paired with the long, straight silver-white wig and well-trimmed straight bangs, the overall look faithfully captures the light, translucent feel of the original concept art.
For makeup, I intentionally dialed down the color saturation of the eye makeup, skipping heavy eyeliner and instead using plenty of shimmery light eyeshadow at the inner corners, paired with light blue contact lenses to emphasize a crystal-clear gaze. Under intense outdoor sunlight, heavy makeup can easily look muddy, whereas a water park setting calls for a natural, dewy, water-glow look. To withstand the summer heat and splashing at the outdoor water park, the foundation was reinforced with waterproof setting techniques.
The shooting process was actually quite challenging because the wave pool at Chimelong Water Park had so many visitors, and colorful swim rings and crowds in the background could easily clutter the frame. Fortunately, the photographer used a wide-aperture lens to blur the background, cleanly isolating the subject while preserving the sparkling water surface and mist for greater immersion. The hardest part of shooting in the water was maintaining balance: the single-leg standing pose in the first photo really tested core strength, as the ripples created by swimming visitors made it necessary to focus intensely to keep my balance and move smoothly. In comparison, kneeling in the water in the second photo and making a finger-heart in the third were much more stable. The third photo in particular—making a heart with both hands in front of my chest—felt natural and relaxed, making it easy to capture the sweetest expression.
Another highlight during the shoot was making use of water spray. The attractions at Chimelong Water Park occasionally sprayed water mist and droplets, so I often seized the opportunity to stand downwind of the mist, letting fine water droplets settle on my hair and swimsuit. This authentic wet look brought the swimsuit character to life, giving the entire photo set a cool, icy blue tone. Of course, the water droplets couldn't be wiped away immediately to avoid smudging the makeup, so I had to let them slide off naturally before moving to the next shot.
Although this outdoor location shoot at Chimelong took a lot of energy—repeatedly getting in and out of the water, touching up makeup, and adjusting the wig—standing in the center where water spray and sunlight intertwined and seeing the light play across the black-and-white swimsuit made the entire process a truly special summer experience. For a cosplayer dedicated to character accuracy, placing Tsukiyuki Miyako—who is usually quiet and well-behaved—into such a vibrant and bustling aquatic setting to showcase a unique side of her was an exciting endeavor. I hope the final frames reveal a summer charm that feels fresh yet completely true to her lore.