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. ]
1istheloneliest: squarebox @ dreamwidth ([stoic] this time won't be)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-19 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
[eye roll]

I know you haven't exactly got a finger on the pulse of this place, but you can at least tell me what's been happening for you. Or even about games or stuff people we both know are up to.
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[personal profile] ouji4board 2022-01-19 05:11 am (UTC)(link)

I've been good about not being bad about substances?

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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-19 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
See, that's news. What prompted that exactly?
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[personal profile] ouji4board 2022-01-19 05:38 am (UTC)(link)

I mean, it's been a work in progress since we got here! It's just been harder since I've been getting memories of, y'know. [handwave] Being drunk or high or whatever. But I'm not actually addicted, here, my body, thing. Just my brain! So like. Trying to keep it up, I guess? Though I'm still probably drinking too much. ...But also I don't think that's something anyone can blame me for. It's probably hereditary or something.

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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-19 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
[nodding slowly]

I've never really thought about how that would all work for you, but it makes sense. And I probably drink a little too much myself sometimes, but hey, guess it runs in the family.
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[personal profile] ouji4board 2022-01-19 06:06 am (UTC)(link)

Hargreeves coping!

[ holds a hand up for a high five ]

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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-19 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[sighs but high fives him anyways]

Hargreeves coping.
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[personal profile] ouji4board 2022-01-20 12:39 am (UTC)(link)

Eyyyy!

Anyway it was, like, Christmas last week or something.

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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-20 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
Does that mean I missed a kissing game? That usually seems to happen around then.
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[personal profile] ouji4board 2022-01-20 07:08 am (UTC)(link)

If you did, I did too. I think? I dunno, everything's been kind of...hazy.

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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-20 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Hazy? But I thought you weren't wasted.
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[personal profile] ouji4board 2022-01-21 12:19 am (UTC)(link)

I wasn't! Really! I've just been sleeping a lot.

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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-21 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
How is that possibly an excuse?

[but waving a hand like whatever]

So now that you're up are you gonna dress up for this party? You probably got a pin thing too.
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[personal profile] ouji4board 2022-01-21 04:05 am (UTC)(link)

I want ears and a tail!

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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-21 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
Heh, then we'll match. All right, let's go over to the tables and find you a goodie bag.

[getting up from his seat]
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[personal profile] ouji4board 2022-01-21 04:59 am (UTC)(link)

[ still hanging off of him ]

These aren't going to actually turn us into big cats right?

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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-21 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[he's used to it, so he just starts walking]

Nah, I've been wearing my ears and tail and nothing's happened to me.

[besides slight boosts in bravery and desiring attention but he hasn't noticed that]
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[personal profile] ouji4board 2022-01-21 05:31 am (UTC)(link)

[ yeah he's not going to notice that esp since klaus is giving him Lots Of Attention ]

Cool. That's surprising, but in a good way!

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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-22 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
They've gotta give us a real break sometimes, right? We can hope...

[and they've made it to the tables of gift bags!]
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[personal profile] ouji4board 2022-01-23 07:11 am (UTC)(link)

I mean, being here is kind of a break in...life? Right?

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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-27 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Kind of, I guess. That's a very you way of looking at it.
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[personal profile] ouji4board 2022-01-28 12:12 am (UTC)(link)

Better than an actual break in life!

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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-29 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
Well, that's true. I hadn't really thought about it like that.
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[personal profile] ouji4board 2022-01-29 01:35 pm (UTC)(link)

[ fingerguns ]

I'm a helper!