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. ]
at_heart: (sly :: i'll take you at your word)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-22 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
[ Pffft, 'a pain'. It's definitely happening now. But she says she likes surprises so he just keeps smiling. ]

I'll come up with something.
sangreine: kiss :: intimate :: happy ([haji] smitten)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-22 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ She holds onto the arm that's slung over her shoulder so he won't be able to stop her when she swoops in to kiss his cheek. Fully prepared for a less than accepting reaction here, but it had to be done. ]

You're way too good to me.
at_heart: (guh :: i didn't say that)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-22 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ jflks that is a two-part assault on his tsun, but it's — also attention, and his internal reaction to it is kind of torn ]

...Yeah, well...
sangreine: happy (quiet laughter by enlaire)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-22 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ She can't help but chuckle just a little, even though she expected as much. He's too cute for words. ]

Sorry sorry, next time I'll just offer to knock the hell out of you like a sweet little lady should.
at_heart: (sly :: know what i want)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-22 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ Which drains some of the fluster and lets the attention just be nice again. He rubs the back of his neck, but grins at her. ]

If I see any around, I'll let them know they've got your clearance to kick my ass.
sangreine: happy (mm)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-22 06:43 am (UTC)(link)
Excuse me, out of "sweet", "little", and "lady", which of those are you insinuating that I'm not?

[ She's just messing with him though, and it shows. ]

If such a woman exists and you don't share, we're going to have words.
at_heart: (warm :: like what i'm hearing)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-01-22 06:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ His grin goes toothy. ]

I mean, if you put your mind to it, I'm sure you can achieve anything.

[ She can, in fact, be very sweet, and she's small enough by certain definitions... it's definitely the combination, making her sound someone's idea of harmless. ] [ But at the second part, he chuckles. ]

I can promise to always give you my very highest recommendation?

[ He has exactly negative interest in keeping anyone to himself, possessiveness is gross. Someday, Lupine. ]
sangreine: flirty :: happy (thbpt)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-24 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow, saved by that second line. [ Giving him a playful shove ] Just for that, I'm not returning the favor.

[ She so would return that favor, because it's him. She has a lot of interest in keeping certain people to herself actually, and is very purposefully choosing to ignore that because when in Rome, and because she knows possessiveness sure isn't endearing; however. There are some people she just knows and accepts are not For That, at least as far as she's concerned, and Lupine qualifies. It's more a compliment than it sounds like. ]
at_heart: (warm :: that's what i'm talking about)

[personal profile] at_heart 2022-02-03 08:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ Totally unrepentant, he muffles a laugh in response to her shove. ]

Oh no. How can I ever make it up to you?
sangreine: happy :: flirty (wink)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-02-03 09:41 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll make a list.

[ As if there wasn't already a very obvious list. ]

In the meantime, that cake will suffice, if it's extra sweet.