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. ]
gravitydefier: (and her jubilant shout)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-01-16 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
[dressed like this and awkwardly wallflowering against the wall, fiddling with his sleeves.]
leaveofabsence: ([FA] 58)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-16 10:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ 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: (and her jubilant shout)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-01-17 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
...is this more like...Lantern Rite?

[he remembers what Zhongli had said about that holiday.]
leaveofabsence: ([TBD] 01)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-17 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, that is it precisely.

The welcoming of a new year and saying farewell to the one of old.
gravitydefier: (and her jubilant shout)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-01-17 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
[kind of fiddles with one sleeve, awkwardly.] ...is it just as...noisy as this?
leaveofabsence: <user name="fatui"> ([RI39] "Counterfeit you say?)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-17 09:44 am (UTC)(link)
It is.

Is the crowd too much? We could step outside away from the main gathering.
gravitydefier: (and her jubilant shout)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-01-17 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
It's very...loud.
leaveofabsence: <user name="icontime"> ([RI08] those with discerning eye.)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-19 08:30 am (UTC)(link)
Come.

[ And he gestures away from the hustle and bustle ]

Let us head a little farther out then.
gravitydefier: (time it took us)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-01-22 10:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[and going to follow him, then.]
leaveofabsence: ([FA] 67)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-23 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ By now, he probably knows a few of Sakura's preferred spots in the nearby gardens. Or preferred as in he's seen him in a tree more than once.

That is where Zhongli leads Xiao toward - but close enough to the hotel to hear the cheer and see the festivities through the open door.
]

Is this more suitable?
gravitydefier: (trickle over my doubts)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-01-23 06:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Zhongli can see him relax fractionally, then. clearly the quiet suits him.]

...yes.
leaveofabsence: <user name="rosebursts"> ([RI73] even before Rex Lapis)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-23 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
It's quite beautiful and even more endearing.

The host says that they are not too familiar with this particular festival but they wanted to share it with everyone anyway.
gravitydefier: (and her jubilant shout)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-01-26 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
...I see. [kind of awkward, as usual, but being away from the crowd is good.]
leaveofabsence: <user name="pragmatism"> ([RI29] "Ah...? Oh)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-29 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I never saw you come into the city proper for the Lantern Rite. You were never found of crowds.

But there was one year, where the Traveler convinced you to watch the lanterns being released from Mt. Tianheng.
gravitydefier: (and her jubilant shout)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-01-30 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
...that hasn't changed.

[and then listening.]

...persistent of him.
leaveofabsence: <user name="rosebursts"> ([RI73] even before Rex Lapis)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-02-07 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
You were very fond of the Traveler. And the Traveler was very fond of you.

It was nice to see you get along so well.
gravitydefier: (and her jubilant shout)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-02-11 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
...it was like that. In...that one memory of mine.
leaveofabsence: <user name="icontime"> ([RI13] they were the wealthy and leisure)

[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-02-20 08:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes.

I suppose this could become a long discussion on how our personalities gravitate toward certain characteristics regardless of the memories we may or may not have.
gravitydefier: (and her jubilant shout)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-02-21 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
...it seems that way.