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. ]

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-18 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
His beloved senpai were even harsher than that, so I'm sure he's tougher than you think!

[Also

snagging more desserts to monch.
]
sangreine: happy :: flirty (wink)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-18 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
He's a good kid, just a bit puffed up sometimes.

[ She winces a little at the senpai thing, let's just sidestep that please? ]

So what's this sweets club about? You all just sit around and eat? [ If there's cooking involved she's so not the one. ]
bondsofsuffering: ([Heh] to despair.)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-18 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
Mm, basically! It's not like he knows how to make 'em, either.
sangreine: happy (mm)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-18 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
Sounds like a club I was born to be a member of. [ No one wants to see her try to cook, trust and believe. ]

Someone owes me something baked, so if he lets me in I could bring a welcome gift.
bondsofsuffering: ([Strain] And the words you)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-18 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
Oooh, that sounds like a powerful favor. What are you going to get from them?
sangreine: happy (heehee)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-18 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
I think they were feeling sorry for me, but I'm okay with it.

I haven't decided what to ask for, they asked me to make it a challenge. Any ideas?
bondsofsuffering: ([Hmph] would you save)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-18 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
Some kind of fancy cake!
sangreine: happy (quiet laughter by enlaire)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-18 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ Whoa, intense ]

That doesn't narrow it down much. I need details if I'm going to be properly demanding.
bondsofsuffering: ([Think] out of it)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-18 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
You can't really go wrong with chocolate... but then again, maybe some kind of merengue would be good, too?

Wait- macarons are pretty tough to make, too!
sangreine: happy (heehee)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-18 05:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Macarons are cookies [ perfect French accent on that word ], but I guess they do sometimes decorate cakes. Feels a little bit like cheating to ask for a cake with cookies on top... but I never have much use for rules.
bondsofsuffering: ([Heh] so close your eyes)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-18 08:52 pm (UTC)(link)
If there's cookie cakes, then cakes with cookies on top should still be allowed!
sangreine: happy (mm)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-18 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I can certainly try! I'm not above being manipulative when it comes to sweets. [ At least she admits it? ]
bondsofsuffering: ([Smile] even a flashing)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-19 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
It's important, so a little manipulation should be okay, right?
sangreine: happy (quiet laughter by enlaire)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-20 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ Wow this is the first time she's seen Izanagi show any intensity about anything ]

My thoughts exactly. We know each other pretty well so I'll just beg forgiveness or whatever.
bondsofsuffering: ([Heh] so close your eyes)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-20 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
Oh? Who's this mysterious figure, then?
sangreine: happy (quiet time)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-20 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
You couldn't tell when they specifically asked for a challenge? Lupine.
bondsofsuffering: ([Smile] excuses just)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-20 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
You'd be surprised how little that narrows it down around here.

Lupine, though - yeah! I want to see how he does.
sangreine: happy (mm)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-20 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
Whenever things slow down enough to make my request, I'll make sure to share it with you. And anyone else you think would be properly appreciative. [ She can limit herself to, say, half a cake, if it means some people to eat with. ]
bondsofsuffering: ([Excite] Living blindly)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-20 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
I look forward to it ♪