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. ]
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[personal profile] inspiteful 2022-01-20 06:31 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose you could call it a celebration of the end of the year, and the beginning of a new one?
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[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-23 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
Oh so it is similar then. Is there something we could do to make you feel it more like your festival?
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[personal profile] inspiteful 2022-01-23 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
Haha, no, not really. I don't think any of us want ghosts or demons possibly lurking around?

Though, if there's any time to be playing mahjong, this would be a good time.
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[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-23 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, it is also a festival of spirits and those that have passed. I see. Yes, we do keep the two quite separate for superstitious reasons.

[ And then a slow steady blink ]

Mahjong?

[ He would probably know a variation of it if played. But the word unfortunately goes over his head. ]
inspiteful: (I will surely continue to doubt)

[personal profile] inspiteful 2022-01-23 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a game that uses tiles. Valor and I have been meaning to try and get some people together for a game.
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[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-23 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
It is a game of strategy then, I assume?
inspiteful: (So I say it's always been wrong)

[personal profile] inspiteful 2022-01-24 06:43 am (UTC)(link)
A bit of luck, and a bit of strategy. You want to draw and discard tiles to get certain combinations, and discarded tiles can be taken by another player in the next turn if doing so would complete a combination.
Edited 2022-01-24 06:43 (UTC)
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[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-24 08:27 am (UTC)(link)
So a game of resource management where you wish to devise a winning hand but keep your opponents from doing the same.

I am not unfamiliar with such games if you are interested in teaching the finer details.
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[personal profile] inspiteful 2022-01-24 10:51 am (UTC)(link)
Haha, well...I'm always happy to teach, and if you don't mine playing with Valor, then you're welcome to join us whenever we figure out a good time for it.
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[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-01-29 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
I would greatly enjoy a game of strategy against Valor. He is such a fascinating individual.
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[personal profile] inspiteful 2022-01-31 11:09 am (UTC)(link)
Quite a few people seem to think that.
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[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-02-07 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
I did not mean to be polite. I meant it as a honest compliment.

His forwardness while jarring can be quite the breath of fresh air in this place.
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[personal profile] inspiteful 2022-02-07 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
...Yeah, I understand what you mean. He'd fit right in where I come from.
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[personal profile] leaveofabsence 2022-02-20 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
I take it that the two of you are good friends then?