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. ]
crossmyheartandhope: (It was just all cool)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-15 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah? You got some super secret stay-out-of-sauce trick?
leaveofabsence: <user name="fatui"> ([RI37] made it impossible to discern)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-15 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course.

Acquire a pair of chopsticks and a small plate of food from the offered serving table, and I will gladly instruct you.
crossmyheartandhope: (And when there we'll belong)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-15 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
All over it, dude. Brb!

[He's back a minute later with a plate that... while the plate itself is small, admittedly it has a lot more than a small amount of food on it. Possibly he is ravenous, thanks to the tiger tail he grabbed at some point]
Edited 2022-01-16 00:00 (UTC)
leaveofabsence: <user name="icontime"> ([RI13] they were the wealthy and leisure)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-16 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
Now I know I've seen you eat at the dorms, but please show me your chopstick technique.
crossmyheartandhope: Knock (You'll only hear the knock knock)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-16 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
Oh. Uh.

Sure.

[Shows him??]

[He is extremely on point for modern day Japan chopstick form]
leaveofabsence: ([FA] 59)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-16 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ Well then don't mind Zhongli getting handsy and adjusting the distance from the chopsticks to Hurricane's mouth as well as the place placement in relation to his body. All to keep the potential for dropping food low and the sauce splash zone minimal. ]
crossmyheartandhope: (That's for the restless)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-16 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Letting himself be moved]

Like this...?
leaveofabsence: ([FA] 105)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-16 10:30 am (UTC)(link)
Yes.

Now try to eat that soup without splashing even a single drop.

[ Ganba, Hurricane.

The most awkward result of an obedience effect. Having to listen to a particularly picky old man.
]
crossmyheartandhope: (Or was it all a dream?)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-16 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Congrats, this is the most he has ever concentrated on not making a mess in his life, thanks obedience compulsion]

[This is also like. The world's slowest soup, because he is being REALLY careful]

[Eventually, after he's successfully chopsticked a couple of things to his mouth:]

How do I do the broth? Is it, like. Japan style? Or...?
leaveofabsence: ([FA] 121)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-16 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
What exactly does Japan style entail---

You may sip it from the bowl, if that is your question.
crossmyheartandhope: (And if we're only here once)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-16 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh - yeah. That's what I was asking.

[Going to drink some of this soup down]


[...lbr, he is going to drink down some of the solid things too, pausing here and there to chew, cause it is taking too long with him worried about the sleeves,]
leaveofabsence: ([FA] 37)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-17 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
Delicately, Hurricane.

Unless you are hungry and in that case, we should try to look for something more substantial.
crossmyheartandhope: (And I don't sleep much)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-17 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
[Flushes, a little, and slows it down to be more delicate - pauses, after a careful sip]

I mean. I'm pretty hungry...?
leaveofabsence: <user name="icontime"> ([RI13] they were the wealthy and leisure)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-17 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
Come then. I will pick out some dumplings for you that do not have soup in them. That way there is less chance of getting them on your clothes.
crossmyheartandhope: (Cast from trees)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-17 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks, dude. You're a lifesaver.

[Falling in next to him]
leaveofabsence: <user name="rosebursts"> ([RI72] They were making their own way)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-17 09:46 am (UTC)(link)
[ Off to the banquet table they go as Zhongli procures a fresh plate and is extremely picky on what dumplings are exactly being retrieved. ]

Is there anything you do not like to eat?
crossmyheartandhope: Knock (You'll only hear the knock knock)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-17 09:55 am (UTC)(link)
Goya?

And, like... natto?

About anything else is okay.
leaveofabsence: <user name="icontime"> ([RI07] and where there are precious)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-19 08:34 am (UTC)(link)
That is a fairly easy request.

[ Easy enough as Zhongli piles a plate high with dumplings (and sweets on one side) and hands it to Hurricane. ]

Please - help yourself.
crossmyheartandhope: (Every day)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-19 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks, dude, you're the greatest.

[And now is about when he proceeds to decimate this plate of food]

[The sleeves might be in danger unless he gets a reminder,]
leaveofabsence: <user name="icontime"> ([RI13] they were the wealthy and leisure)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-23 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ A light touch to his wrist. ]

Poise, Hurricane. Poise.
crossmyheartandhope: Knock (You'll only hear the knock knock)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-23 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
Ah - right.

Sorry, sorry.

[Attempting poise,]

That better?
leaveofabsence: <user name="pragmatism"> ([RI30] "I'm just rather taken)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-23 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. Do continue.
crossmyheartandhope: (Just shine a light into the wreckage)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-23 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks.

Sorry bout that.

[Going to slow it down, with effort,]
leaveofabsence: <user name="icontime"> ([RI08] those with discerning eye.)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-24 08:25 am (UTC)(link)
Do not feel the need to apologize. You are attempting a new skill and technique. Attempts and chances of failure are simply a part of the learning process.
Edited 2022-01-24 08:25 (UTC)
crossmyheartandhope: Knock (You'll only hear the knock knock)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-24 08:44 am (UTC)(link)
...you really think so?

[Nomming the next dumpling, managing to do it with some modicum of grace,]

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