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: (chatty :: okay now look)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-17 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ ...It's probably cute that he thought any of that would help him. ]

—So they do something similar for New Years?
proceedwithcautus: (pic#15360286)

[personal profile] proceedwithcautus 2022-01-17 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
Oh! Yes, the stylings and decorations are very similar, in fact—I didn't grow up there, but from what I'm familiar with it's very fun! There's fireworks and everything.
at_heart: (wry :: yeah yeah)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-20 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
That's nice. ...Maybe it really is just a cute thing.

[ He has his Doubts. ]
proceedwithcautus: (it comes with a price)

[personal profile] proceedwithcautus 2022-01-20 07:25 am (UTC)(link)
...you think it's suspicious?
at_heart: (wry :: is that a fact)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-20 07:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ ...His lips quirk. ]

The guy in charge ran that drinking game with the cards, so maybe I'm just being paranoid.

[ But, well, he's paranoid, ]
proceedwithcautus: (ready for a fight)

[personal profile] proceedwithcautus 2022-01-20 07:35 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, was that one... troublesome...?

...or at least, I don't think I remember having to deal with any card-related injuries.
at_heart: (guh :: the sign of fail)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-20 08:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ Waves a hand. ]

Noooot really. Some of the questions were embarrassing, and some people got totally plastered.

[ Tsukky... Tenn....... ]

Compared to a lot of games, it was a walk in the park. [ Beat. ] But that's where the maybe-paranoid comes in.
proceedwithcautus: (a rabbit-hearted girl)

[personal profile] proceedwithcautus 2022-01-21 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
I see... so it might be embarrassing?
at_heart: casual, with a totally straight face (chatty :: i guess we'll see)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-21 06:57 am (UTC)(link)
Or silly, in a way that lines up with the gamerunner's sense of humor?

[ A helpless shrug. ]

Nothing to lose except our dignity, probably.
Edited 2022-01-21 06:57 (UTC)
proceedwithcautus: (pic#15360273)

[personal profile] proceedwithcautus 2022-01-21 07:41 am (UTC)(link)
Mm...

[ after a moment, idly touches the dangly earring hanging from one ear. ]

...maybe it's best that no one go off alone, at least.
at_heart: (warm :: easy as 1-2-3)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-03-29 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ —Attention sharpening on that at the movement, and then he closes his eyes. Counts to three. Smiles for her instead of being furious with the production on camera. ]

Well, if you need any help rounding anybody up...
proceedwithcautus: (who is the lamb and who is the knife)

[personal profile] proceedwithcautus 2022-04-12 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
I'll definitely let you know!
at_heart: (damn :: don't like any of this)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-07-21 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Appreciated.

[ And he'll bring food by later. Since he can't do anything more useful. ]