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. ]
sangreine: happy (quiet laughter by enlaire)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-16 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh look, one of the very few people she isn't going to just glom onto, just lean against the wall and check out the nice outfit thoroughly. You're welcome for her admirable restraint. ]

What, can't go a single day without needlework? [ Yes she knows this is about the knives ]
carrionmywaywardsun: (the devil I know)

[personal profile] carrionmywaywardsun 2022-01-16 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
[he was thinking more of the prohibition on wearing black but, you know, he can work with this. in any case, he's very much checking her out back.]

Yeah, it's a real fuckign problem. Now what am I supposed to do with myself?
sangreine: flirty :: touch (glance)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-16 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ She usually wears mostly black too, but in this case she got a magical red and white getup and thanks to her tiger cosplay she's in too good a mood to give a damn what she's wearing. ]

Is that a rhetorical question? I have a few suggestions, but...
carrionmywaywardsun: (you know time crawls on)

[personal profile] carrionmywaywardsun 2022-01-16 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
I'm open to suggestions. What've you got?
sangreine: happy :: glancing (duty bound)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-16 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
Well~ let's see. [ Counting off on her fingers ] No blades, no killing, no breaking things, no showers...

That seems to leave drinking, snacks, and whatever fun can be accomplished with your bare hands.
carrionmywaywardsun: (but I won't)

[personal profile] carrionmywaywardsun 2022-01-16 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
[counting off on his fingers--]

Boring, boring, I can think of a few things.

[his grin widens a little]

What about you?
sangreine: happy :: flirty (wink)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-16 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
Snacks are not boring. [ Honestly, how dare you? But she's far more teasing than actually defending the honor of her beloved sweets. ]

Oh, I'm full of brilliant ideas. [ Smiling enough to show off her fangs ] Depending on what someone could handle.
carrionmywaywardsun: (I could pretend that)

[personal profile] carrionmywaywardsun 2022-01-16 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh, Valor likes the look of those. Shifting a little closer to her, just a half step.]

Try me.
sangreine: flirty :: body (ascot defined)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-16 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
Hmmm, [ she takes a long moment to consider, flicking her tongue across the sharp tip of one of those fangs ]

There's a plethora of options, depends how motivated I am.
carrionmywaywardsun: (the devil I know)

[personal profile] carrionmywaywardsun 2022-01-21 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Motivation, huh. Well...if it's motivation you want, maybe there's something I can do to help.
sangreine: flirty (imperial)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-21 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ A long, considering look. He's been hot and cold with her too often and she's not interested in being strung along. However, she's also not interested in walking away from a challenge. ]

Is there, now. [ Her smile remains perfectly, deceptively pleasant while her eyes glow bright red. ] Care to share with the whole class?