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. ]
crossmyheartandhope: (Just at the edge)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-19 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
[WOW the blush is back]

I - I mean. You don't gotta feed me or nothing?

...but if you don't mind helping out with the plate, that's be cool.
1istheloneliest: squarebox @ dreamwidth ([ope] keep it fresh like roses)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-19 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
I won't feed you if you don't want me to, but I can definitely help with the rest.

[grabbing a plate]

What looks good to you?
crossmyheartandhope: (And when there we'll belong)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-19 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
You kidding? Like just about everything.
1istheloneliest: malagraphic @ dreamwidth ([snicker] so big and strong)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-19 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
[chuckles]

Sure, but I can't fit one of everything on the plate, but so you're gonna have to make some choices here.
crossmyheartandhope: (Cause you've always known)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-19 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
That sounds like quitter talk.
1istheloneliest: squarebox @ dreamwidth ([sarcasm] i know my heart)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-19 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[snorts]

OK, you asked for it.

[starting to cruise down the buffet taking things at random

he's strong so this plate's gonna be HEAVY when he's done]
crossmyheartandhope: (Or was it all a dream?)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-19 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my god, I can't believe it all fit.
1istheloneliest: malagraphic @ dreamwidth ([neutral] and so buff)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-19 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
The only thing I left out was desserts because I thought everything touching might make stuff taste weird.
crossmyheartandhope: (Every day)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-19 09:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I mean, you for sure ain't wrong.

[Patting at his arm]

Thanks, dude, you're a life saver.
1istheloneliest: squarebox @ dreamwidth ([smile] called you off my iphone)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-20 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
Some people like weird flavor combos but I didn't know if you were one of them.

[grins]

Couldn't just leave you to starve in your cute outfit, could I?
crossmyheartandhope: (And if we're only here once)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-20 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
My hero.

[Making grabby hands at the plate]

C'mon, I'm dying over here.
1istheloneliest: squarebox @ dreamwidth ([really] ice cream chillin chillin)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-20 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[holding out the plate to him]

You're lucky I'm not much of a tease.
crossmyheartandhope: (Oh well I guess)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-20 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Helping himself to the plate, though he flushes a remarkable shade of red,]

U-uh, yeah. That's -

Lucky me.
1istheloneliest: malagraphic @ dreamwidth ([skeptical] i want my love)

1/2

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-21 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
You OK?

[something isn't clicking for a minute...]
1istheloneliest: squarebox @ dreamwidth ([awkward] always gonna pick him)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-21 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
[realizing what he said and blushing]

Oh! I didn't, uh, I said something with more levels than I meant for it to have.
crossmyheartandhope: (And I don't sleep much)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-21 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
Oh - right.

Uh - right, of course.

[but wow is he still red,]
1istheloneliest: squarebox @ dreamwidth ([ope] keep it fresh like roses)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-21 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
[mischievous face]

That said, even if I didn't mean it that way intentionally, it did have a nice effect on you.
crossmyheartandhope: (Oh well I guess)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-21 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
What? No it didn't.

I mean - it was just regular?

[Shoving this bao in his mouth so he has an excuse to stop saying stupid things,,]
1istheloneliest: squarebox @ dreamwidth ([welp] might hang out once a month)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-21 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
Sure, you turn that color over a plate of food all the time, I totally buy that.
crossmyheartandhope: (Just at the edge)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-21 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
S'cause it's totally true.
1istheloneliest: malagraphic @ dreamwidth ([snicker] so big and strong)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-21 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
[snickering]

I'm not the most observant, but man, you have no poker face.
crossmyheartandhope: (Cast from trees)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-21 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
Guess I'm more of a Go Fish kinda guy.

[Still a little flushed, but moving to get some food for his plate,]
1istheloneliest: squarebox @ dreamwidth ([sympathetic] brr brr frozen)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-21 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
I don't think I ever played that, my household wasn't big on games growing up.
crossmyheartandhope: (Yeah well I believe)

[personal profile] crossmyheartandhope 2022-01-21 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
I learned here. Couple of friends on future is now were real into it.

I could show you sometime?
1istheloneliest: malagraphic @ dreamwidth ([smile] you got all the muscles)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-22 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
That sounds nice. Are those future is now people not here anymore?

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