Imeeji Idol Productions ([personal profile] idolpro) wrote in [community profile] imeeji_frontstage2022-01-15 10:50 am

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Who: Idols and idol accessories
Where: Tokyo-F
When: Day 437

[ Idols will start their day today to find red envelopes, each with their idol names, presented to them on a table at their dorm's landing. Each envelope is supernaturally sealed, incapable of being opened except by their designated recipient. Inside each envelope is a gold zan-style hairpin with stripes of silver carved into its stem, and the tip is heavy with a weighty decoration—be it a dragon, phoenix, tiger, butterfly, flower(s), or anything else, they are all inlaid with bright, glowing tiger's eye gemstones.

As ornate as they look, these hairpins aren't just for decoration: upon the recipient touching the accessory, they'll find their clothes magically changing into fanciful Chinese or fantasy Chinese clothing—perhaps vibrant red, regardless of unit, or woven patterns and colors that reflect the idol's position. At the same time, the hairpin knits itself into the idol's hair (if capable, else it pins itself as a brooch) which has also magically been done up fancifully.

Down at the lobby there are more hints toward the holiday, if the red envelope didn't already make it obvious: red streamers and paper lanterns decorate the hotel, along with tiger decorations which vary from elegant wall scrolls to cute tiger plush pillows on the lobby seats. And, if it still isn't clear enough—perchance for those who aren't familiar with the culture at all—a red and gold banners hang from the wall, reading "HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY" and "LUNAR NEW YEAR" and "YEAR OF THE TIGER".

Near the kitchen, there are tables with spreads of Chinese foods from various regions, all available in an all-you-can-eat styled buffet. And, what's more—the food seems to be completely safe! They don't contain even a little bit of status effects. For once, here's a party with safe food.

There are additionally tables with gift bags, once again labeled with each idol's name. These are not supernaturally sealed, and in each bag are . . . well. . . tiger things, along with a note that reads,

300 points per item worn for the day! Max 1,200 points (head/hands/tail/feet


Oh, right, this is an idol show. And oh, surprise, the tiger appendages (optionally) have some sort of status effect thing going on:
  • Feel more cuddly/desire cuddles
  • Feel more mercurial/contrarian
  • Feel more possessive/territorial
  • Feel more hungry, both for food and for immaterial things (especially attention)
  • Feel more brave
  • Feel more light-hearted/more easily amused

At least they're all fairly mild in effect.

Last but not least, decoration wise, there's also an ominous poster near the elevators. . . Well, who's afraid of a sign, right? . . . Nevermind that if someone were to break a taboo, they'll find themself just slightly unluckier today, on the level of breaking their shoe/sandal laces and receiving the wrong order at the café.

Outside, though the weather is cold, the sun is auspiciously bright today, warmth radiating out the city to soften the chill. Moreover, there's an infectious energy on the streets, one that would surely make a person forget the temperature—long paper puppets, taking the form of dragons and lions and tigers, parade down the street, powered by ghostly dancers and backed up by the orchestra of a marching band and fan dancers. Floating lanterns guide them throughout the city, where they'll circle around the streets ceaselessly until evening.

At the stroke of midnight, idols will find their old clothes back in their closet and their hairpins no longer glowing, but they'll also find they're able to keep the clothing they received from the hairpins. They can also keep the tiger paraphernalia, which have lost their effects. ]
bondsofsuffering: ([Heh] misstep to fall)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-15 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a little sad that it has to be said, but I'm still grateful.

[You bet he's actually wearing the tiger stuff!! Though his outfit is also fancy.]
we_meet_again: ((  ・ ᴗ・ ))

[personal profile] we_meet_again 2022-01-16 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
I'm doing everything in my power to help cut you guys a break.

How's it going, Izanagi? It's good to see you!
bondsofsuffering: ([Heh] I found a way)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-16 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
Between this and the last game, I'd say you're doing a good job!

And, well... we've been managing!

[No thanks to his new earring but. Managing!!]
we_meet_again: (suri135)

[personal profile] we_meet_again 2022-01-16 08:31 am (UTC)(link)
I guess that's the most anyone could ask for.

Anything new going on with you? You seem like the kind of person who keeps busy with stuff.

[usually either having a crisis or dealing with someone else's... or both]
bondsofsuffering: ([Sorry] the dead ends as)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-16 09:18 am (UTC)(link)
[hahahahahahaha.................]

Just trying to relax now that they've given us a pause from games! They had a whole thing where they invited the fans to give us all kinds of wild requests, and another crappy game, and that one where they make a whole idealized world for people...?

So it's definitely been busy, that's for sure.
we_meet_again: (suri146)

[personal profile] we_meet_again 2022-01-16 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah, I remember that one with the idealized world.

How did the fan meet-and-greet go?
bondsofsuffering: ([Heh] I found a way)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-16 09:53 am (UTC)(link)
It was busy... the fans wouldn't stop giving us more and more requests to fulfill. I think I got most of them, at least.

And a good thing, too - it turns out really bad stuff happens if you lose any fans.
we_meet_again: ((; ᵒ̌ ‸ ᵒ̌) ;;)

[personal profile] we_meet_again 2022-01-17 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
Uh oh... Did some people lose fans?
bondsofsuffering: ([Heh] misstep to fall)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-17 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
Ah - avante, sensitIV, and BARiTONES had some fans eaten. It was a whole thing.

[WAVING A HAND NONCHALANT.]

Point is, a break just about now is really nice!
we_meet_again: ((≖_≖ )  ??)

[personal profile] we_meet_again 2022-01-17 09:17 am (UTC)(link)
--Sorry, eaten?
bondsofsuffering: ([Sigh] Losing everything was)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-17 10:07 am (UTC)(link)
Yyyyyyyyyeah. That's how the rumors went, anyway. But judging by the consequences, I'd believe it.