[Your Lie in April] Golden Strings in the Spring Breeze and Healing Moments

Today, I went into action with this set of props and a wheelchair, completing more than a half-day shoot in the spring cherry blossom forest.

This wooden violin was specially prepared for this scene. Although I am not proficient in music theory myself, the moment I held the bow before the camera, I could still feel the peace and yearning in the character's heart. I must mention the highly accurate styling gear this time—the long golden hair was slightly messy in the natural spring breeze, which instead added a sense of authenticity belonging to the outdoors. The matching light pink loose cardigan and light blue pants looked exceptionally gentle against the backdrop of the cherry blossom trees. What gave me the strongest sense of immersion was the nasal cannula worn on me and the prop wheelchair; they are indeed an extremely important part of the setting, and they allowed me to repeatedly experience the feeling of pouring life force into the violin strings during the shooting process. This wheelchair cosplay truly allowed me to connect with the character's spirit.

The shooting process was highly interesting. The photographer captured my focused expression looking down at the sheet music in the wheelchair, as well as the split second of looking back while sitting in the wheelchair, with soft light hitting my back to form a warm yet slightly regretful atmosphere. Personally, I really love that flat-lay overhead shot of lying on the grass, with scattered sheet music and violin strings right by my hand. When closing my eyes, I could genuinely feel the temperature of the spring sunshine filtering through the leaves onto my face, temporarily forgetting the weight of the props and physical fatigue at that moment.

Of course, the scene that tested patience and strength the most was the standing violin-playing shot. It required maintaining a relatively elegant posture to sound the strings while cherry blossom petals fluttered down in the wind, which was truly beautiful. This photograph is also our most satisfying work; the framing utilized the natural light, shadow, and falling petals in the woods to infuse the entire picture with a touch of romance through this piece of violin outdoor photography.

Every time I do an outdoor on-location shoot like this, I encounter quite a few glances from passersby, and most people are very friendly. Shooting while sitting in a wheelchair is indeed quite physically draining, but being able to present the character's complex emotions—that power of searching for light amidst fragility—through the coordination of costume, props, and scene is what I believe makes cosplay itself most charming.

Today's wind was very gentle, and the petals fell just right. Though it was a bit tiring, seeing the beautiful images presented in the camera made everything entirely worth it under this beautiful spring cherry blossom atmosphere.