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] outofoffice 2022-01-27 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ Teasingly trailing his fingers along the bumps of her spine, just below her nape. ]

Dear Ali-Rin . . . though my memory is indeed unbiased, I never said I don't pick favorites.
sangreine: happy :: flirty (wink)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-01-27 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
Oh~? [ She huffs a laugh against his neck; she wouldn't dare presume she's one of them, buuuuut ] It'll be good for me to have a goal. Keep me out of all trouble but the fun kind.
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[personal profile] outofoffice 2022-02-03 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
Something tells me I'll benefit from the efforts, so . . . seems like a win-win to me. ♪
sangreine: happy (quiet laughter by enlaire)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-02-03 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
I have to offer you some motivation to keep putting up with me invading your bed all the time. If I have to go back to sleeping by myself I'll be a disaster. Thankfully I've acquired enough sleepover-friendly bedmates that I won't put too much undue strain on any one of you.
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[personal profile] outofoffice 2022-02-03 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
You always say that as if it's some hardship. I'd much rather a crowded bed than a forever empty one.
sangreine: touch :: happy :: intimate ([haji] precious)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-02-03 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Pausing for just a beat, hmm ]

If you're offering to let me monopolize more of your nights, I'm not going to turn that down. Loneliness must be one of the worst things to exist, I wouldn't want to inflict it on anyone.
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[personal profile] outofoffice 2022-02-03 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Reaching out to gently bop her nose in reprimand ]

You wouldn't be inflicting anything. That's the work of time, longevity, and circumstance.
sangreine: happy :: sad :: comforted (reassurance)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-02-03 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Fair enough. But if I can do anything to help hold it off...

There's only so much one person can do, I know -- not as well as you do, I'm sure, but I understand a little. If there's anything more I can do to ease it, consider this an open offer. Just don't wait until it gets bad, okay?

[ (This is the beginning of her avoiding sleeping in her dorm for a while.) ]
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[personal profile] outofoffice 2022-02-03 10:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That's his secret, Cap. It's always bad-- ]

Well then . . . you're welcome whenever you want, as often as you want.
sangreine: happy :: flirty (wink)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-02-03 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Between Venti and Kitsu she has such pleasant and necessary work to be done in the sIV dorm. ]

If it were possible for you to die, your grave would read "snuggled into the hereafter by an overzealous vampire". [ She keeps trying to give him an out but whatever she's over it, don't say she didn't warn ya buddy. ]

[ But she gives his temple a nuzzle, hopeful that he knows this plan/plot is just as much selfish as otherwise. ]
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[personal profile] outofoffice 2022-02-12 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ A laugh, as he lifts one hand to brush some of the hair from her face ]

It is possible, actually, but very difficult. So I expect you to do your best.

[ If he had to pick a way to go, "snuggled to death" is absolutely up there. ]
sangreine: touch :: long hair :: comforted :: intimate ([haji] tussled)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-02-12 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
[ Much as she tries to blow past it, "it is possible, actually" sticks in her mind for half a moment. Maybe it's possible for her, too. ]

I don't do anything halfway, as you know. But... [ she presses a not-quite-chaste kiss near the corner of his mouth ] I always save my very best for you.

[ Which isn't to say others don't reap the same benefits, just that she, too, has her favorites. Also, there's nothing like thousands of years of competition to motivate a lady. ]
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[personal profile] outofoffice 2022-02-13 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
I wonder if I deserve such special attention . . . ? Hmm . . .

[ He leans in to nuzzle against her jaw ]

Not that I'm complaining. I certainly like being special.
sangreine: flirty :: body (ascot defined)

[personal profile] sangreine 2022-02-13 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
Good. There are better uses for your time and sliver tongue than bitching and moaning. [ Also, arguing with someone all the time about what they deserve is boring, ask her how she knows. ]