[Hiyuki cosplay] Wuthering Waves World Line Anime Convention selfies record

The crowd flow at the World Line Anime Convention site today was larger than expected, and the busy morning left me no time to even sit down and drink water. To cosplay Hiyuki from Wuthering Waves, the various details prepared in advance were actually quite tedious. Just that white wig, because the length reaches right to the chin, required smoothing out the loose strands on both sides to avoid looking too stiff, and the top of the head needed volumizing treatment. I trimmed the hair for a long time and finally used hairspray to barely hold the shape in place. As for the makeup part, the most time-consuming was the eye makeup; the red colored contact lenses have a very high color payoff. To match this color, the eyeshadow used a base of the same tone, and individual clumps of false lower lashes were applied so that they would have enough magnifying effect when taking photos. The mole under the eye was intentionally deepened with an eyeliner pen to increase a bit of recognition. The nails were painted deep red, echoing the lip color and eye color, and this unification of details makes the overall effect more coordinated. The base makeup was specially chosen to be long-lasting; after all, the convention site is stuffy, and makeup smudging would be quite troublesome.

Inside the venue, due to ventilation and the large crowd, the wig quickly started clinging to my scalp, and I had to constantly run to the restroom to tidy it up. Although the fabric of the costume is relatively breathable, the layered way of wearing it still made me sweat continuously. To prevent messing up the makeup, touch-ups could only be done by gently pressing with tissues. Actually, holding the phone myself for selfies was harder than imagined; a slightly lower angle makes the face look round, while a higher angle misses the clothing details. To capture that natural look without staring at the lens, I tried many gestures and finally chose the action of a finger resting against my lips, feeling that it fits the character's aloof temperament quite well. Although the convention banners and text in the background steal a bit of the spotlight, they also serve as a real record of the convention site, filled with the vibrant atmosphere of offline activities.

Along the way, I met many fellow fans wearing all kinds of cosplay costumes, greeting each other and taking photos together. Quite a few people recognized Hiyuki, which pleasantly surprised me and showed that Wuthering Waves has a very broad audience. Some people asked where I bought the wig, and others asked for makeup tutorials; the communication process was very joyful. Since it was a free-roaming convention visit without a fixed photographer, I had to find the light and scenery all by myself the entire time. The various intersecting lights in the convention area made some places yellowish and others cool white; it took a long time to find a corner where the overhead light was relatively soft and wouldn't leave weird shadows on the face. After shooting a set, I hurriedly checked the photos, only to find some eyes weren't open properly and some chin angles were wrong. After deleting and keeping, I finally settled on this one. I kept my shoulders hunched during the shoot to showcase the lines of the necklace and collarbone area. Although tiring, seeing the final photos made all the effort feel worth it. When the convention ends and I head back, I still need to carefully care for this wig, spraying it with special care solution and combing it out, and the red colored contact lenses need to be thoroughly washed as well. Every convention is like this: from preparation to conclusion, the process is tiring, but being able to fully immerse oneself in a beloved character is a great way to relax, and I look forward to bringing an even better state next time.