A scene at "Miyamae Restaurant" in the Miyamae Shopping Arcade (on the approach to Hikami Shrine). It is autumn 2016—the time Kaori (left) assumed the role of *Saio* (Imperial Shrine Maiden)—and she is having lunch with her younger sister-in-law, Mayu (right), who reveals her determination to become a Shinto priestess. Although Kaori is a university student, women in Hikami take great pride in the Higami High School uniform, and many young women continue to wear it in their daily lives even after graduation. Outside the window, Kaori is under the protection of Imperial Guard officers; naturally, there are officers inside the restaurant as well.
Since I hadn't used a Western-style restaurant setting before, I wrote out prompts for almost everything other than the characters themselves. I used a wide-angle close-up shot to create a dynamic look. I initially roughed out the image using OpenArt's `gpt-image-2` at "low" quality, switched to "medium" for fine-tuning, and finally generated four variations on Fal to select the best one. "Medium" quality is more than sufficient for a scene featuring two sisters and an Imperial Guard officer outdoors.
This is one of the four images generated with the following settings: Endpoint: `fal-ai/gpt-image-2`, image_size: 1536x1024, Quality: medium, Duration: 52.352664s, Cost: $0.1798 (29.07 JPY).
[Overview] A realistic depiction of two female students wearing jumper-dress uniforms sitting across from each other at a Western-style restaurant, happily enjoying their meals—one having ordered Salisbury steak and the other fried shrimp.
[Students] They wear the jumper-dress uniform of Himi High School. One is Kaori; the other is her stepsister, Mayu.
[Kaori] The Chief Priestess of Hikami Shrine (serving as the *Himiko* shrine maiden and the town's de facto ruler), she wears the jumper-dress uniform. She is a 21-year-old university student. She has long, well-groomed black hair reaching her waist, styled with bangs. A Japanese woman standing 168cm tall, she has a slim yet curvaceous figure that rivals that of a Hollywood actress. She wears stainless steel triangular wire earrings, crimson lipstick, and natural makeup.
[Mayu] The daughter of Noriko (the former Chief Priestess of Hikami Shrine) and stepsister to the current Chief Priestess, Kaori. She has long, well-groomed black hair reaching her waist, styled with bangs. A 17-year-old high school student. Standing 163cm tall, she is a Japanese woman with a slim, actress-like figure, though her curves are slightly less pronounced than Kaori's. She wears stainless steel circular wire earrings, crimson lipstick, and natural makeup.
[Jumper-Dress Uniform] Made of lightweight navy blue silk serge fabric without lining. It features a princess-line cut with panel construction designed to fit the body perfectly. The skirt, which reaches the upper thighs, is styled with 30 evenly spaced pleats. It has a square neckline and snug armholes. A matching fabric belt at the waist features a square chrome buckle. The dress opens and closes via zippers running from under both arms down to the waist. It is worn with long-sleeved white chiffon blouses (featuring cuffed sleeves) and a detachable collar (covering only the neck area) adorned with a maroon ribbon. She wears knee-length navy blue socks and black penny loafers with high heels (non-platform). [Setting] Late autumn in central Nara Prefecture. A window seat at "Miyamae Restaurant"—a clean, modern Western-style eatery that retains a Showa-era retro charm—located on the Miyamae Shopping Street in Hikami City. Outside the window, the pedestrian-only street bustles with shoppers, and several shops across the way—a traditional coffee house, a Chinese restaurant, and a soba noodle shop—are visible. Two female Imperial Guard officers, armed with M-4 assault rifles, stand guard outside the shop (others are stationed inside but remain out of frame). Both officers have fit, toned physiques and wear uniforms consisting of service caps and tight mini-skirts.
[Scene] Kaori and Mayu sit facing each other, forks and knives in hand, conversing as they eat. Before Kaori sits a hamburger steak, consommé, and rice; before Mayu, fried shrimp, potage soup, and rice. Mayu is telling Kaori of her desire to become a Shinto priestess at the Grand Shrine. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed.
[Lighting] Bright natural daylight from outside, supplemented by reflected light.
[Camera] A close-up shot using a 28mm wide-angle lens captures the beautiful profiles of both women and the appetizing meal, creating a dynamic composition. This visual framing hints at the immense spiritual power—accumulated since the dawn of history—possessed by Kaori, as well as Mayu’s latent potential as a Shinto priestess.
I'm writing prompts to generate accurate and precise (and hopefully even cuter) models of Japanese women's uniforms and attire. These are generally publicly available, so please feel free to take them (at your own risk). Be aware that many are long models for the latest styles. Compliments on my posts are welcome, as are any opinions or questions.
*I don't dislike R15 content, but it's not my main purpose. I mute accounts with many images of underwear, large breasts, or extreme swimsuits, and in severe cases, I block them. Thank you for your understanding.
I'm writing prompts to generate accurate and precise (and hopefully even cuter) models of Japanese women's uniforms and attire. These are generally publicly available, so please feel free to take them (at your own risk). Be aware that many are long models for the latest styles. Compliments on my posts are welcome, as are any opinions or questions.
*I don't dislike R15 content, but it's not my main purpose. I mute accounts with many images of underwear, large breasts, or extreme swimsuits, and in severe cases, I block them. Thank you for your understanding.