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[idolpro]

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. ]

Comments

[leaveofabsence]

[ Zhongli is quite delighted to be clothes that are more traditional in terms of his own homeland. He's currently dressed in this red hanfu with matching red eyeliner and all his hair coiled up and help in place via a golden hairpin decorated with his idol namesake glaze lilies.

He also is carrying with him a stack of red envelopes and handing them out to people. ]

Wishing you health and prosperity this new year.

[childeishly]

[ childe is dressed in this!, having had zhongli help him with his clothing and his hair, which is a lot longer than it normally is. he's got his phone out so he can snap pictures, though he does take a break from that to look at the offered envelope. ]

What's this? [ eying the design suspiciously. ]

[leaveofabsence]

These are red envelopes. In Liyue, it is tradition for couples to give them out during the Lantern Rite Festival to friends and family.

The color red symbolizes good luck and wards off evil spirits. Normally, they would contain mora - but since points do not have a physical form, I will simply have to remember who we gave them to and send them the points later.

[childeishly]

[ /// ]

[ his face colors. ] W- We, you want to hand them out with… me? [ stares down at the envelope. ] Are you sure you even have the points to do this? I can help cover the costs, since I imagine you may end up spending well beyond your means. [ said playfully as he leans over to give his cheek a kiss. ]

Do the dragon and Phoenix mean something too?

1/2

[leaveofabsence]

I do not worry about the points. They will take care of themselves as they always do.

[ Because Childe always takes care of it when Zhongli goes in the red. ]

[leaveofabsence]

As for the dragon and the phoenix.

I thought you had read all of the Customs of Liyue series. I heard from Jifang that you frequented the Wanwen Bookhouse looking for that collection of books in particular. Alongside Rex Incognito, of course.

[outofoffice]

[ Dressed in what could pass for Liyue's finest, if not most modest. ]

What's this? I actually get one for once?

[leaveofabsence]

[ Without any warning, he reaches over to straighten the collar and sleeves of Venti's outfit, smoothing the silk so that it is flattering as possible. ]

Of course, you shall receive one. You are my oldest friend after all.

And probably engaging in the festivities, I see.

[outofoffice]

Of course!

[ Twirling in place ]

Why would I not take advantage of the festivities?

[leaveofabsence]

[ He pauses for the twirling and then gets right back at fussing over his outfit so that it lays properly.

And then he hands Venti his own red envelope ]

The last festivities rewarded you with quite the hangover.

I wondered if you took breaks in between.

[carrionmywaywardsun]

[if Zhongli doesn't stop him, Valor will take one. he's currently dressed like so, with his bird skull hairpin slotted through the sash as a decoration.]

Are you sure?

[leaveofabsence]

[ He does not stop in. In fact, he would have sought Valor out had Valor not found him first. ]

Yes.

For you, especially. I would like to extend my thanks and well wishes for the New Year.

[ Inside the envelope, Valor will feel a heavy sort of cardstock inside.

And at some point in the next 24 hours, 250 points will be sent to him from Zhongli's account with the same New Years greeting. It's hard to give out currency as gifts when it has no physical form. ]

[carrionmywaywardsun]

[peeping inside the envelope! this part of the festivities isn't familiar to him, though the food and clothes are.]

For what, breaking up your fake marriage?

[shatteredhourglass]

[Nyx's heart can't take all of these fancy people in fancy outfits framed by fancy decorations. Forgive him for the pause, he needs to take one to process everything that's happening here.]

Ah... ... ...thank you? Are these ones magic too...

[leaveofabsence]

Is it fortunate or unfortunate that this gift is made with ordinary pen and paper?

[shatteredhourglass]

Definitely fortuna-... did you make them yourself??

[BUT THEY'RE SO FANCY...]

[gravitydefier]

[dressed like this and awkwardly wallflowering against the wall, fiddling with his sleeves.]

[leaveofabsence]

[ Comes over immediately when he sees him. ]

Sakura.

I am glad that you are here. While Tanabata was truly a beautiful experience, it was much closer to an Inazuma festival than one of Liyue.

I am glad you are present to enjoy this.

[gravitydefier]

...is this more like...Lantern Rite?

[he remembers what Zhongli had said about that holiday.]

[forgottenmercy]

[dressed like this.] Ah, the same to you...

[leaveofabsence]

Ah, Persephone. Your color scheme...

[forgottenmercy]

It is, ah, a...bit unfortunate, yes...

[sagescion]

[Alphinaud is wearing this as well as his tiger accessories and the hairpin which is tucked at the top of his braid. He accepts the gift from Zhongli.]

Thank you. I hope you're doing well?

[leaveofabsence]

[ Within 24 hours, he will receive 250 points transferred to him. Probably from Zhongli's account, but also from Caeli's if Zhongli has run out of funds. ]

Yes. Much better actually.

And I think I have this celebration to thank partially for it.

[ Though his brow furrows a bit at Alphinaud's outfit ]

Ah--- did they put you in black as well?

[sagescion]

It's more of a very dark blue, I think.

[Because I forgot to mention that in the brackets lol]

I'm glad that something like this is able to help. Is it similar to something you celebrate from your home?