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. ]
sangreine: neutral :: happy :: flirty (always with you)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-26 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ She definitely mistook that look of confusion for one of offense. ]

Well, I don't know how you can say that's true if you're not even used to being around people.

Believe it or not, I was awful to be around when I first woke up here. Not just quiet, I tore up the dorm and had awful manners and no sense of privacy -- at least you're polite.
gravitydefier: (and her jubilant shout)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-01-30 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
[tbh it's easy to assume he's offended. reserved ice queen with no social skills and subdued expressions. makes a quiet noise of acknowledgment at her statement about having been awful to be around.]

I...don't know what others look for in 'company.' All I know is that in one memory, I was something to be...avoided.
sangreine: neutral :: face covered ([haji] by the sea)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-31 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
We have that in common, then. [ Her memory didn't only peg her as someone to avoid, but that too. ]

People here keep trying to tell me that I don't have to let my past dictate who I am, but that's no so easy, is it? [ He believes he's someone to be avoided because of his memory, she believes she's someone to be feared; not so simple to just be someone else, knowing what you know. ]
gravitydefier: (and her jubilant shout)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-02-02 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
...no. It isn't.

[he doesn't remember yet but he was the adeptus with the scariest reputation in Liyue.]
sangreine: huh :: glancing (intent)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-02-02 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She looks mildly surprised, because she is, that someone agreed with her. ]

Usually this is where I get a lot of arguments and justifications. It's nice to just be understood for once. Thanks.

-- See, you're good company after all. [ Listening and relating, that's all there is to Aliza thinking you're pretty swell to talk to. ]
gravitydefier: (and her jubilant shout)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-02-06 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
...were they human? [the ones who argued.]
sangreine: happy (mm)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-02-08 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
Good guess.

I know it comes from good intentions, but that doesn't make it any better to hear.
gravitydefier: (and her jubilant shout)

[personal profile] gravitydefier 2022-02-11 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
Humans are...the way they are.
sangreine: happy (quiet laughter by enlaire)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-02-11 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Laughing a little, because that's actually pretty funny. ]

So they are. I do like them, though. It's not their fault they don't grasp what it's like not to be one of them.