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. ]
at_heart: (lol :: oh man are you for real)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-16 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The pun startled a sharp laugh out of him, actually, which he muffles into a fist. ]

—I mean. There's at least two puns in there, I think, but maybe only if you're doing it right.

[ pfffffft ]
unbr8kable: (moving on)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-01-16 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[!]

--Hhhah, oh wow. I don't think you get any more points for going the extra mile, but I'll leave that research opportunity to you.
at_heart: (warm :: ffffffffffff)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-16 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ WAVING IT OFF, WAVING IT OFF. ]

I'm sorry, it was just — it was right there.
unbr8kable: (hey sailor)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-01-17 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
[Snickers]

Hey, far be it from me to say you should avoid the low-hanging fruit. It ain't even drugged this time, apparently.
at_heart: (warm :: that's what i'm talking about)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-17 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ Grins, though it fades a little at that. ]

...Man, that is a depressing standard to have, but at least it's a standard?
unbr8kable: (grey poupon)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-01-17 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
Gotta start somewhere. I mean, think, we used to have to actually eat the box lunches. Now we got conbini bentos, a definite upgrade.
at_heart: (huh :: we need a plan here)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-17 07:13 am (UTC)(link)
Well, I mean, that's true. ...Box lunches?

[ He kind of just cooks, ]
unbr8kable: (boy howdy)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-01-17 08:21 am (UTC)(link)
In the lobby kitchen fridge. They taste like nothing, but they got one for every meal. At the beginning, that was all there was. It was pretty sad.
at_heart: (guh :: wait what)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-20 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
.......like — military rations?

[ That sounds so gross, Nem. ]
Edited 2022-01-20 03:35 (UTC)
unbr8kable: (knight and day)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-01-20 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
Kinda, yeah. Plus, they're free.
at_heart: (skeptic :: nooooot really)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-20 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ eugh ]

Well, if I ever get really desperate.
unbr8kable: (hey sailor)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-01-21 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
Didn't know you were such a gourmet. Don't tell me you only ever eat at the Olive Garden or something.
at_heart: (warm :: easy as 1-2-3)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-21 06:27 am (UTC)(link)
I mean, since I don't know what that is, it seems unlikely.

[ Lipquirk. ]

Restaurant, I'm guessing? —No, I just... cook. Me or Emi or Aster.
unbr8kable: (pic#15032100)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-01-22 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
Cook? Every day?

[Such effort?]
at_heart: (wry :: yeah yeah)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-22 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ Soft snort. ]

Hell, Aster would do it all by himself if I let him.
unbr8kable: (you don't say)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-01-22 07:31 am (UTC)(link)
He any good at it?
at_heart: (chatty :: shruuuuuug)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-22 10:47 am (UTC)(link)
He's fine. Still getting the hang of some of the appliances, but that's all.

[ Aster's a great cook, but Lupine is not in the habit of effusive compliments. And he does not currently see the left turn at the end of this coming. ]

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-01-23 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
So, what. You handle the machinery yourself and make him focus on chopping or something? Saves time, I guess...
at_heart: (wry :: is that a fact)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-23 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
If I did that, he'd never get the hang of them.
unbr8kable: (shruggo)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-01-23 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
But, you'd know you're getting it done right.

I guess it depends on if you wanna eventually make him do all the work or not.
at_heart: (skeptic :: excuse me?)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-23 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ This blank look. Followed by, slowly: ]

I don't mind cooking.

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-01-23 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
So you wanna keep your place in the chef hierarchy is what you're saying? Guess that makes sense, not wanting to be fully replaced by the new guy.
at_heart: (guh :: you. you don't say.)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-23 08:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ These sure have been some RADICAL INTERPRETATIONS of the text, Nem. ]

No? I... what? No.

[ Beat. ]

He likes cooking, he's just from a world that doesn't have the same appliances we've got available here. [ Honestly, you should see how excited he got about the electric kettle, it was cute. ] I've been getting him caught up because he wants to be caught up.

[ Chef hierarchy, wow. ]

We're just... we just take turns cooking. Or we cook together. It's...

[ CHEF HIERARCHY. ]
unbr8kable: (some things)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-01-23 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh...okay. Just sounded like he wanted to do it all, and you didn't want him to do it all. Just figured...

[Shrugs it off]

--Right. Im s'posed to be collecting recipes, so if you got a favorite I should try, lemme know.
at_heart: (huh :: if you say so)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-23 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The fact that that was your first thought is wild to him, and a little worrisome. But he can tell he's made Nem feel weird about it. ]

No, he's okay splitting the work, and so am I.

—Uh, I like most of the desserts I've tried? Spicy's good, too.

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