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 2022-01-18 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, that could be nice...
bondsofsuffering: ([Strain] but there's no way)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-18 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Gonna give it a try, or do you want to keep looking?
forgottenmercy: (Default)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-19 08:15 am (UTC)(link)
Trying it, ah, might be nice...
bondsofsuffering: ([Smile] speak keep washing)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-19 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Would you like me to get it for you?
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-22 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, maybe...

If it, ah, wouldn't be too much trouble.
bondsofsuffering: ([Smile] Dive; a dive)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-23 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
Then if you'll excuse me for just a little...

[Releasing his arm to go get a plate and load it up!]
forgottenmercy: (Default)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-23 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
[and will wait patiently, then.]
bondsofsuffering: ([Smile] be a mistake)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-23 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
[He won't get too much, but definitely enough to get a good taste and appreciation for the dish, bringing it back with a set of clean chopsticks.]

Here you go!
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-26 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, thank you...

Would you, ah, like some tea? Or, ah, something else to drink...?
bondsofsuffering: ([Strain] but there's no way)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-26 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Tea would be great! Do they have it already prepared somewhere around here?
forgottenmercy: (Default)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-29 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not, ah, certain, but I could make some easily enough.
bondsofsuffering: ([Heh] misstep to fall)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-29 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
Ehhh, isn't that kind of a pain, though?

There's so much free stuff here, we might as well take full advantage of it!
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-01-30 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
It wouldn't, ah, be any trouble...

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-01-30 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
You say that about basically everything, Persephone.
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-02-02 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
It, ah, really isn't...
bondsofsuffering: ([Question] So let's disprove the)

[personal profile] bondsofsuffering 2022-02-02 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Then what kinds of things are too much trouble?
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-02-04 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, for me? Cooking, certainly...
forgottenmercy: (what understanding defies)

[personal profile] forgottenmercy 2022-02-06 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
I, ah, don't really have many practical skills...