cover news reporter Zou Ajiang Pictures provided by interviewees
Crossing the dimensional world, what is it like to go on a date with a two-dimensional "boyfriend" in reality?
It is the summer vacation. Various two-dimensional activities are held in many places across the country to attract fans to participate, and the "cos commission" service has also heated up. Cos commissioning refers to a kind of hook-up activity in which participants pay to date two-dimensional (animation, games and other virtual world) image cosplayers (coser) in real life. Commissioned activities are generally initiated through social platforms, with fees ranging from hundreds to thousands of yuan, and are considered an "experience economy." What exactly is the
cos delegation service? Are there any hidden risks? On August 13, the reporter talked with several participants.
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Why do you experience cos commissioning?
"Can get emotional value from it"
The characters played by cosplayers are mostly from domestic love simulation games (also known as "otome games"), ranging from the gentle "brother next door" to the lively "younger brother". Currently, there are more than 200,000 shares about "cos commissioning" on relevant social platforms. Many post-90s and post-00s female groups have shown strong interest in this, making this form an "emerging industry" in the two-dimensional culture.
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html On the afternoon of August 13, Yaya, a college student staying in Chengdu, planned to meet a cosplayer who plays her favorite two-dimensional "boyfriend" and spend three hours together.Yaya invited reporters to accompany her, but asked not to interview or take photos so as not to disturb her. The two met at the subway station. Ten minutes later, a character with silver hair, fair skin, wearing a black shirt and cosplay makeup appeared in the crowd, standing out.
Yaya on the side waved her hands shyly and nervously, and stepped forward to greet her. The reporter noticed that in order to meet the needs of the role, the commissioned teacher wore a thick silver wig and a pair of black boots that were about 10 centimeters taller. After meeting, he naturally took the bag from Yaya's hand and held it. Lift her hand and enter the game plot. It turns out that the entrusted teacher hired by Yaya this time is a girl. The role she plays is Gu Shiye in the mobile game "Outside the World". In the game, she is a cold, mature and domineering president with strong business acumen. set up.
Yaya took a photo with her two-dimensional “boyfriend”
After the three of them walked together, the reporter left first. At around 9 o'clock in the evening, Yaya shared her experience, praising the client as "very considerate" (very relevant to the character) and very satisfied with the appointment. Yaya revealed that she spent a total of 1,000 yuan on this date, including 600 yuan in entrustment fees and 400 yuan in shopping and dinner. She said, "Once we meet, the entrusting teacher will quickly enter the role and become a couple in the game with me, accompanying me to do what I want to do, allowing me to gain full emotional value."
Yaya talks about her dating experience
Compared with Yaya, Xiao Shen, who was born in the 2000s, also started to enter the cos commissioning circle because of the emotional value. Xiao Shen is an Internet entrepreneur who loves two-dimensional and otome games. She is an introvert. After experiencing a cos commission with the help of her friends, she was out of control. Xiao Shen revealed that so far, she has experienced more than a hundred cos commissions.
Xiao Shen took a photo with his two-dimensional "boyfriend"
Xiao Shen celebrated his birthday with the entrusted teacher
"It's really addictive, because I rarely communicate with people in real life, but when I am with the characters I like, I am willing to open my heart I was very touched that he would listen to me carefully and respond to me when I confided my feelings. "Xiao Shen shared, "It is not easy to find a suitable cosplayer. If the other person is cold or unprofessional, I will not choose them again. Moreover, reservations for some well-known cosplayers are now very tight, and some have even been scheduled for next year. "
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earns more than 10,000 yuan a month after entering the industry.
"Qualified commissioned teachers should have moral integrity"
Liuliu, a girl born in the 1990s, is about to welcome her. It’s her first anniversary as a cosplayer.In the past year, she completed more than 270 orders and earned over 10,000 yuan a month, but her income was not stable.
laymen say that the threshold for cos commissioning is low and does not require much investment, but in her opinion, this track is very complicated. "Currently, more and more people want to get a piece of the pie. As far as I know, there are performance students from the Chinese Theater Academy who are doing commissions, and some well-known cosplayers have also begun to change careers; in addition, from the price point of view, My quotation is 120 yuan/hour, but many peers may only charge 60 yuan or even lower. The competition is very fierce. "
What are the requirements to become a qualified client? Faced with the question, Liuliu said that first of all, one must have a sufficient understanding of the two-dimensional culture and an in-depth understanding of the role intended by the single owner; secondly, one must have a certain imitation ability to ensure the restoration of the character; and at the same time, one must have enough patience to prepare the single. The Lord provides emotional value. Liuliu revealed that the top commissioning artists in the industry were basically well-known cosplayers in the 2D industry before the advent of the cosplay commissioning service, and many single owners would leave because of their reputation.
Talking about the process of taking orders, Liuliu said, “Usually, the order slip (personal resume) will be posted on the platform. The order owner will make an appointment 1 to 2 weeks in advance, fill out the questionnaire form, and put forward the demand for the role. During this period I will study the role carefully, learn and imitate, and practice continuously in front of the mirror. "In addition, she said that during the commissioning period, all expenses except the commissioning fee will be borne by the single owner, and these will be communicated before the commissioning.
Liuliu also mentioned that there are many people entering the cos commissioning industry. In order to ensure safety, she has three principles when accepting orders: only accept female single owners; refuse to drink, and dates must end before ten o'clock in the evening; do not accept Reservations for Minors. She added, "Although there are no written regulations in the industry, qualified entrusted teachers should have basic ethics and professionalism. This is why I can always receive orders."
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Lawyer: There are legal risks
It is best to sign a contract Protect your own rights and interests
Many cos entrusted practitioners revealed that both well-known figures and ordinary people are involved in this industry, and the quality of services varies between good and bad. As the cos commission business continues to heat up, problems such as the lack of standardized management have also been exposed. Previously, it was revealed in the industry that female cosplayers encountered potential sexual assault risks when accepting orders, and minors participated in financial disputes.
In this regard, lawyer Liu Fang from Beijing Dongwei (Chongqing) Law Firm said that as a novel social method, cos commissioning is functional and purposeful, and usually involves strangers. It meets diversified social needs, but behind it is actually accompanied by legal risks such as personal safety, consumer safety, and emotional deception.
Therefore, she made some suggestions, “When participating in a commission, it is best for both parties to sign a formal contract and keep written records to prevent disputes; avoid shooting and other activities in an environment that may pose safety risks. If there is any unforeseen incident, Adults who participate in cos commission activities should obtain the consent of their guardian in advance or be accompanied by a guardian. "
Lawyer Liu Fang also pointed out that since cos commission information is mainly released through online platforms, the platform needs to strengthen supervision to ensure the authenticity and reliability of the information. , and clarify their legal responsibilities. At the same time, major campuses can also popularize legal knowledge among cosplay student groups, enhance their legal awareness, and ensure that their rights and interests are protected in accordance with the law when participating in cosplay commissioned activities.
