Sting Operation (Zhu Yuan, Zenless Zone Zero) (Patreon)

edit: added a textless version as well

I wanted to draw Zhu Yuan because I pulled her from the gacha and I think she's cute, but I didn't want to draw her annoying uniform with all the random mechanical junk all over it...hence, hooker Zhu Yuan, lol.

I set up 3D models in Clip Studio Paint for this, which is why the background and perspective is more interesting than usual. I've done it before, but it's been awhile -- I gotta get back in the habit of using them again when it makes sense.

I've already got the NSFW sequel to this all sketched out, and I'll try to finish it up tomorrow or Thursday. I'm waiting to post this one to Twitter until that one's ready, but I thought I might as well share what's done here so you guys can enjoy early. 😊👍

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An illustration of Zhu Yuan from Zenless Zone Zero, standing at the entrance to a dark alley and dressed like a hooker. Rather than her police uniform, she's wearing a tiger-print bra, very short denim shorts, fishnet sleeves, torn sheer thigh-highs, some jewelry, and red flat pumps. She's got a lot of exposed skin and the straps of her thong are clearly visible on her hips. Nervously, she waves to the POV character and says, "H-hey there, big guy! Looking for a good time? . . . Maybe we can ahem MAKE A DEAL."

She whispers to herself, hoping the surveillance equipment will pick it up: (Qingyi, do you copy? I said the code words! You can swoop in and arrest the perp!)

Qingyi responds while eating a donut: "Huh? Oh, uh... Yeah, we need more evidence. You'll have to keep going. For the safety of New Eridu."

Then Zhu Yuan speaks again to the POV character: "Y-yes, sir! I have a room set up at-- ...wait, what do you mean, "the alley is fine?"