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[idolpro]

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. ]

Comments

[586]

Is there? [ but also... ] wouldn't that get expensive?

[unbr8kable]

[Shrugs]

Get a mate here who likes watch you bust outta your clothes. Then their kink is your clothing budget.

[586]

... [ purses his lips. ] I think you may be on to something. I'll have to confer with my mate and see if he's interested in seeing such things. Is this something you've explored?

[unbr8kable]

I--uh. We've exchanged outfits before, yeah. Seemed like a good way to know what's, uh, good.

[Clears her throat,]

[586]

Speaking from experience then?

What's... good? Could you elaborate?

[unbr8kable]

What--the other person is into. If they're the one picking out an outfit for you, then that's prolly what they wanna see you in, right? So if there's certain fabrics, or accessories like cuffs or collars or, uh. Other stuff...then you can remember that for later since they prolly think it's hot.

I mean. Just--thinking logically about it...

[586]

You're right-! I just... don't think all that hard when it comes to clothes, I guess, since I'm used to running around in the nude. [ a bit of a laugh. ] But unwrapping, er, undressing a person has its perks, and seeing them wear something you picked out for them specifically is always nice.

You're really smart, Nemesis.

[unbr8kable]

Work smart, not hard, right?

I'm almost excited for your introduction to clothing.

[586]

Maybe you could join me on a shopping spree then. I can get some stuff and you can get some stuff. We could probably monetize it for points too.

[unbr8kable]

Sure. ...Not sure how the clothes bartender challenge would work, but I'm up for it.

[586]

We can figure something else! I bet the fans and potentially some other people wouldn't mind seeing you in a suit.

[unbr8kable]

[Her cheeks tint a bit but don't worry about it]

Yeah...potentially. And 'course, if you want some fancy knight crap, I can hook you up. For like this or like normal.

[586]

I think I'd like for normal. I bet I could look like a real badass if I had some fancy knight crap. And, c'mon, potentially? I know I'm right.

[unbr8kable]

Well--well.

Guess we can have a fashion show. I'm sure you got at least a few who'll wanna see you in shining armor.

[586]

...! fashion show. We should do something like that at the mall. I bet we could host something like that at the mall and if we have someone from every unit, then we could get all sorts of clothes.

[unbr8kable]

Huh, that's true... Though do you actually want every type of clothes? If you were on a different team just for the aesthetic, what would it be?

[586]

I do. I'd like to own a bit of everything.

I think I would like Taisho's again. It's the easiest for me to wear in both forms, since I'm still not the most practiced fitting into these things. And BARiTONES, as much as I like its aesthetic, the suits are... very fitty.

[unbr8kable]

Yeah... I guess suit pants ain't really made for tails. You need like--chaps, or something.

[586]

Or skirts. Or just... nothing at all. It's easier not to have to worry about squeezing into them, honestly.

[unbr8kable]

No-pants suit jacket is a much different feeling than having both a top and bottom. If that's your mood, though, no worries.

[586]

Hah! I know it's a little taboo to run around pantless, but it's certainly freeing. I recommend trying it sometime.

[unbr8kable]

I know how to be naked. We lost all our clothes after a game once, y'know.

[586]

Oh yeah? Well I'll have you know I'm a naked expert. [ clearly this is something to be proud of. ]

[unbr8kable]

Even like that? Being naked's a lot different when you're pink and squooshy versus having sweet scales and claws and stuff.

[586]

I... don't think I ever ran around like this naked. I don't think people would appreciate it as much. [ preens. ] My scales are claws are pretty sweet, aren't they?