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. ]
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-17 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
It, ah, would be nice, if they would...

But we should, ah, enjoy it, while we can...
shatteredhourglass: (〇15)

[personal profile] shatteredhourglass 2022-01-17 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
...mm. Have you ever seen a festival like this one, Persephone?
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-17 06:10 am (UTC)(link)
Besides, ah, here? Calibration, from my home, has some resemblance, but everyone stays inside for all five days. There, ah, are no parades or...anything like that.
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[personal profile] shatteredhourglass 2022-01-18 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
You celebrate by staying at home?
forgottenmercy: (she says i need not to need)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-18 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
Everyone is, ah, supposed to stay indoors and feast. It is, ah, dangerous to go outside during that time.
shatteredhourglass: (〇10)

[personal profile] shatteredhourglass 2022-01-18 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
Dangerous?? Does it get all dark outside? We had something like that where I'm from...
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-18 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
It, ah, is dark for all five days and nights, yes...

What was it, ah, like where you came from?
shatteredhourglass: (〇18)

[personal profile] shatteredhourglass 2022-01-19 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
Mm, it gets all dark where I'm from, too. But instead of staying inside, everyone goes out and lights up the darkness.

[Staying inside seems like a safer idea to him though, honestly.]
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-19 08:50 am (UTC)(link)
That, ah, does sound like it could be nice...

...though, ah, it depends.
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-22 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
On whether there are, ah, any additional dangers, or no...
shatteredhourglass: (〇13)

[personal profile] shatteredhourglass 2022-01-23 12:03 am (UTC)(link)
...not as far as most people are concerned. Everyone is supposed to get along and not have anything to worry about. Is it dangerous beyond getting dark, where you come from?
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-23 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
[nods] The barrier between, ah, worlds is thin...

So demons and ghosts entering the world freely is, ah, a risk.
shatteredhourglass: (〇18)

[personal profile] shatteredhourglass 2022-01-24 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
D-

Demons and ghosts entering freely??

[ARE PEOPLE SAFE IN THEIR HOUSES?????]
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-26 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
[nods] That is, ah, why most people remain in their homes. Safer, ah, than walking the world during that time.
shatteredhourglass: (〇13)

[personal profile] shatteredhourglass 2022-01-26 07:22 am (UTC)(link)
Won't they just... won't the demons just... go inside?? Or are there guards outside the city?
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[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-29 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
There are, ah, guards, and warding can be done on buildings.