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. ]
wayofthehousekeeper: (No way to lower my ego.)

[personal profile] wayofthehousekeeper 2022-01-18 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
It felt like a reasonable amount to me...

[personal profile] doublefried 2022-01-18 06:42 am (UTC)(link)
Well, if you like doing it that's your own business, but...
wayofthehousekeeper: (The sound of empty applause.)

[personal profile] wayofthehousekeeper 2022-01-18 07:09 am (UTC)(link)
I mean, I do find it pretty relaxing and satisfying, but I wouldn't say it's all I want to do.
doublefried: (156)

[personal profile] doublefried 2022-01-18 07:11 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, you'd probably be okay if you cut your chore time down to do other things.
wayofthehousekeeper: (Go far following the stars.)

[personal profile] wayofthehousekeeper 2022-01-18 07:22 am (UTC)(link)
I'd need a few other things on my list to do first. Otherwise, I might as well keep cleaning.
Edited 2022-01-18 07:22 (UTC)
doublefried: (381)

[personal profile] doublefried 2022-01-19 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
Fair enough! If you run out of things to clean in Lilis, we could hire you for AlcheME!
wayofthehousekeeper: (Come on shoot now.)

[personal profile] wayofthehousekeeper 2022-01-19 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ Laughs. ]

I wouldn't mind giving it a try.

[personal profile] doublefried 2022-01-19 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
We have a lot of crystal to polish.
wayofthehousekeeper: (The sound of empty applause.)

[personal profile] wayofthehousekeeper 2022-01-19 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
That should be pretty easy to do.
doublefried: (030)

[personal profile] doublefried 2022-01-19 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
A looooooot of crystal.
wayofthehousekeeper: (At the tips of my feet.)

[personal profile] wayofthehousekeeper 2022-01-19 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
Do you guys like crystals that much... ?
doublefried: (111)

[personal profile] doublefried 2022-01-19 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
It's our 'image', like how Lilis has forest and flowers.
wayofthehousekeeper: (This sluggish life.)

[personal profile] wayofthehousekeeper 2022-01-19 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
I see. Your team was... magicians, right?
doublefried: (279)

[personal profile] doublefried 2022-01-19 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
Yep. Mysterious friendly magicians with a bag full of fun tricks!
wayofthehousekeeper: (Even when I close my eyes.)

[personal profile] wayofthehousekeeper 2022-01-19 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
That's a fairly charming image.
doublefried: (381)

[personal profile] doublefried 2022-01-19 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
I've grown pretty fond of it.
wayofthehousekeeper: (We don't play by the rules.)

[personal profile] wayofthehousekeeper 2022-01-19 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
And it does make your ability make a little more sense.

I honestly would be curious to see just how much crystal your team has.
doublefried: (330)

[personal profile] doublefried 2022-01-19 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
You can drop by sometime! It'd be nice to have a casual visit.
wayofthehousekeeper: (Blossomed at the darkest of night.)

[personal profile] wayofthehousekeeper 2022-01-19 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
If you don't mind, I'd like to schedule a visit then.

I can figure out what cleaning supplies I'd need after a lookover.
doublefried: (254)

[personal profile] doublefried 2022-01-19 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
Hehe. You don't have to clean anything if you don't want.
wayofthehousekeeper: (Victory inherited.)

[personal profile] wayofthehousekeeper 2022-01-19 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
I guess we'll have to see once I see it for myself.
doublefried: (022)

[personal profile] doublefried 2022-01-19 06:50 am (UTC)(link)
You can give it your best estimate!
wayofthehousekeeper: (Enjoy however you want.)

[personal profile] wayofthehousekeeper 2022-01-19 07:27 am (UTC)(link)
I'll bring a notebook for note taking.
doublefried: (381)

[personal profile] doublefried 2022-01-19 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds like a plan!