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. ]
proceedwithcautus: (it's not enough.)

[personal profile] proceedwithcautus 2022-01-20 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
Oh—ehe, well, some places I've been to celebrate the new year like this. In the country I'm from, well... I don't remember much of it, really. I think I left there when I was pretty small.
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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-20 08:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, I see... I guess it's probably a given that not all of us even observe similar calendars, much less holidays, since we're from all over the place. I don't remember this holiday myself, but we didn't really do holidays in general in the house I grew up in...
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[personal profile] proceedwithcautus 2022-01-21 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I see...

...well, even if you don't know much about the holiday, I think that means that most people here don't have that much of a leg up on you, sir! And I think the point of most holidays is to have fun and spend time with people you care about.
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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-21 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
So I've heard, and I'm not opposed to fun. Do you have any specific things you want to do for this occasion?
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[personal profile] proceedwithcautus 2022-01-21 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
Ehe... well, I think recently I've been trying to do more nice things with my unit, since we're usually so busy, so maybe I'll do something like that. But the food's nice, too!

I think I hear a lot of people talking about making goals for the new year, though, if you're the type to do that.
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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-22 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
The food is nice. Well, I won't keep you if you need to get to unit bonding.

Hmmm, I'm not sure if that's really my thing but it's an interesting idea. Maybe I'd do it if I had a specific idea of something I want to do.
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[personal profile] proceedwithcautus 2022-01-25 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
Ehehe, well, I have plenty of time. But maybe it's a good time to think about what we all want from the near future.
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[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-27 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, OK then. Well... do you have anything you know you want from the time ahead? If you feel comfortable saying that is.
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[personal profile] proceedwithcautus 2022-01-29 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
Oh... that's a good question.

I think I'd like to learn a lot more about medicine, while I have the opportunity and time to study, and also get to know more people better—whether I know them already or not.

Mm... and I'd like to help continue seeing to the health and wellness of my unit, and to those under my care generally.