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You've seen this before. The thought strikes suddenly, during whatever it is you were doing. Having an important conversation? Running away from home? Dying in the midst of a fierce battle? Where ever you are, one things is true: you're certain this isn't the first time you've lived through this. But upon realizing this, that's when it happens. Like someone hitting rewind on the VCR, you're back where you were ten minutes ago. And it happens again. And again. And again--

Until finally, something is different. A door stands in front of you. Will you go through it? Nothing else seems to be working, so this might be your only chance.



Upon opening the door and heading inside, a strange feeling overwhelms you. It's comforting and warm, like being enveloped in a soft, heavy blanket. You hear a voice murmuring in your ear, but it's unintelligible.

And in the next moment, you've appeared in front of a mysterious stone shrine in the middle of a forest, surrounded by the unfamiliar yet worried faces of fox-like humans in red and white robes, speaking in a foreign language that doesn't sound so foreign to you anymore.

Maryouku University

Things are a little different this month. Up until now, all refugees have been brought to Nippon via the Nanjikan Laboratory in Tokyo. But thanks to a special collaboration with Maryouku University in Kyoto, this month, all refugees will arrive in Kyoto, the Yokai's kingdom in the West.

There isn't much time to process what's happening before characters are transported to the nearby Maryouku University. All injuries are completely healed, and those under mental duress will have a powerful soothing spell cast on them to calm them down. Their every need is met: food is offered, questions are answered. "You've arrived in the Western Kingdom of Nippon, on a planet called Gaia," they explain. "When you became aware of the timeloop, we... well, let us explain."

Orientation Maryouku University, Kyoto
Everyone is brought to a large auditorium, where dozens of other people looking similarly out of place are seated around them. The Kitsune Yokai from before filter on stage, as well as a number of humans and other Yokai in labcoats. And sheer a brief introduction, they begin to explain. What they experienced back home was a timeloop. While the loops in their home worlds are smaller and likely to resolve on their own, the fact that such a small amount of time is being repeated is what makes them so dangerous for those who become aware of it. And they've been working around the clock, checking adjacent universes for others who've become aware. While the technical explanations may go over the heads of most, that's not the reason they were all brought together like this.

"In order to bring you here, we used the very same magic responsible for freeing our world... Kizuna."

And they continue to explain: their own world was trapped in a year long loop for decades, if not longer. Through the use of an ancient form of bonding magic, they bound their world to the present flow of time, allowing it to progress past the timeloop. Or at least, that's how they thought it worked. In truth, Kizuna is very powerful reality-warping magic. And thanks to the powerful bond all refugees now share with the country of Nippon, the magic surrounding them will only continue to evolve.

Until a means of resuming the flow of time back in their home world is found, they'll just have to make due with this one. But not to worry, because Nippon is fully committed to taking care of the refugees!

A Brand New Home Kyoto, Kansai
Once orientation is over, characters will be allowed to choose housing in both Kyoto and Tokyo, enabling them the means of easily living between both cities if they please. These housing options will be fully paid for by the government of Nippon, with the NRL and MRU providing a stipend for food expenses in Tokyo and Kyoto respectively.

In lieu of providing transportation, all refugees will be granted an unlimited rail pass that they can use to travel all across Nippon! As of the beginning of May, express routes connecting Tokyo and Kyoto will be running at all times of day, allowing refugees to freely travel between the Eastern and Western Kingdoms.

Those looking to experience Kyoto city life may choose an apartment in the bustling Higashiyama. Unlike the rather fancy apartments back in Tokyo, these ones are more simplistic, ranging only from studios to one bedrooms. Unfortunately, it seems no one got the memo that most refugees can't use magic yet, as everything in the apartment appears to depend on it, from the refrigerator to the lights. Only the plumbing still works independently! You'll just have to make do until they provide some upgrades in the next week, it seems. Raw eggs on raw rice in the dark, anyone?

For a more unique living experience, refugees may choose the Hanamikoji Okiya in Gion. Unlike the refugee dorms in Tokyo, these are shared with the local Geiko and Hakon, female and male Geisha respectively. While the bedrooms themselves are all shared and not too glamorous, anyone hoping to immerse themselves in Kyoto's culture may enjoy sharing meals in the dining room with locals every night. Especially when those locals are training to become entertainers, meaning dinner is often accompanied by story telling, dancing, or even singing -- which the refugees may also be encouraged to participate in for fun.

And those looking for something convenient are welcome to stay at the MRU student dorms in Uji. Located on campus and only a stone's throw away from the train station, all dorm rooms are fitted with a bunk bed and AC for those hot summer months. However, it seems these rooms were designed with the far more petite Kitsune Yokai in mind, as the beds are notoriously short, both in length and height. Time to argue over who gets the top bunk, as at least they get a bit more headroom.

NRL Time Refugee Support Network
Once they've received their housing assignment, all refugees will be given small handheld devices called magi-tech comms, or magi-comms for short. They're heavier than a conventional smartphone would be, but far sturdier, and powered by the ambient magic that flows through the city. They don't need to be charged, but they won't work outside of cities at all. Upon booting it up, they'll find a message linking them to a special channel for refugees.

#nrl_time_refugee_support - online

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nrl_support: Hello time refugees!
nrl_support: Welcome to your channel!
nrl_support: This is your exclusive contact channel hub for everyone who's been brought to Nippon.
nrl_support: Neat, huh?
scienz_rulz_1899: yeah real neat
scienz_rulz_1899: say lemme ask y'all something
scienz_rulz_1899: if you could be any yokai
scienz_rulz_1899: kitsune, oni, inu, bakeneko, tengu
scienz_rulz_1899: which would you pick?

Use the following code for your top-level if you'd like! This is how network communication will look for characters in the game until more advanced magi-tech comms become available for characters.
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Love is in the Air

While everyone is certainly free to return to Tokyo as of this month, with Golden Week in full swing, it's not as though anyone has any reason to hurry back to work, with even the scientists at the NRL insisting on staying behind for another week of vacation. But Golden Week isn't the only thing going on this month.

May is the month of love in the Western Kingdom, and for good reason! Traditionally, it's the month where marriage proposals are made, weddings take place, and couples decide to settle down and start a family.

For this reason, those who stay in Kyoto will be encouraged to visit the Jishu Shrine, located in Higashiyama right next to Kiyomizu. Known as the shrine of love and matchmaking, it's popular among locals and tourists alike. And for the first week of May, the Love Festival is in full swing.

Lover's Stone Higashiyama, Kyoto
Upon entering the shrine, the first thing everyone stumbles upon (sometimes literally) is the Koiuranai-no-ishi. A set of special stones placed exactly ten meters apart, legend says that anyone who can cross from one stone to the next with their eyes closed will have all their relationship dreams come true. As such, many attempt to do so! But it's easier said than done, for a multitude of reasons.

But by far, the most unfair reason is that a time surge has settled right at the front of the shrine, making it nigh impossible to guess just how long one must walk to reach the stone. Those who attempt to make the journey will find time speeding up and slowing down as they walk, meaning they may open their eyes to discover that they haven't actually moved at all. Or worse, they may zoom across he distance, only to trip over the stone at the very end.

But it seems there's a way around the time surge, using another legend born from the stone. If the one they're fated to be with either stands at the end of one of the stones, or crosses the path between the two, they'll be guaranteed to make it to the other side just fine. Naturally, this can make things pretty awkward when it happens by chance between strangers, as bystanders familiar with the legend are sure to raise a ruckus when they see it happen. Better take a moment to get to know your new soulmate!

Wish Upon A Shrine Higashiyama, Kyoto
Another popular stop at he Jishu Shrine is the Okage Myojin, which is said to grant anyone who prays there a single wish. Ordinarily, whether these wishes come true or not depends on whether on believes in such things. However, given the nature of the Kizuna surrounding the refugees, the one wish granted by the shrine has become something far more literal.

Anyone who offers a coin in exchange for a wish will find that wish coming true, no matter what it is. Wish you could be taller? Suddenly, you've doubled in height! Wish a million yen? Hundreds of bills come shooting out from the donation box! Wish to see your deceased loved ones again? Well... this is where it gets creepy. Because that comes true as well, though perhaps not in the way they hoped, as the corpse of their loved one is seemingly ejected from the ground.

Mercifully, these wishes are temporary. Whatever they wished for will cease to exist after only a few minutes, disappearing so suddenly that everyone around them thinks they only imagined it. But will those few minutes be ones spent in awe, or ones staring in horror? Better make sure to phrase your prayers carefully.

Dangerously Furry Higashiyama, Kyoto
Feeling a little hungry after leaving the shrine? No worries, as there's a small stall selling one of Kyoto's signature treats: a square of mochi folded into a triangle around a sweet filling. While most of these treats come in simple and familiar flavors, such as red bean and green tea, there are some rather interesting flavors as well. And all of these carry a rather interesting effect when consumed by the refugees.

Eating the yellow pineapple mochi will cause someone to gain the features of Kitsune Yokai, complete with brightly colored hair and multiple tails flowing behind them. The red kiwi mochi will turn them into an Inu Yokai, taking on a more anthropomorphic look, complete with full-body fur. And the blue mango mochi will turn them into a Bakeneko Yokai, ranging from simple cat ears to full-blown cat on two legs.

These effects may last for a few minutes, or even a few days! And those affected may even continue to adopt these changes whenever they're afflicted by Kizuna side effects from now on. If asked, the shop keepers will look just as baffled as the refugees, insisting they've never seen something like that happen before -- but will also quietly wonder whether it has anything to do with the shop being owned by a poly-trio made up of a Kitsune, an Inu, and a Bakeneko. Perhaps their love was just contagious? In any case, you're a furry now, so you better enjoy it while you can.

OOC Notes
Welcome to Jikan's May TDM! The TDM is considered game canon, and also serves as the intro log! That said, whether you choose to carry threads over to the game or not is up to you!

• Starting this month, players now have the option of having their characters arrive in Tokyo or Kyoto! TDMs will randomly take place in one or the other depending on what areas are being explored in the latter prompts, but characters will still be able to pick where they show up regardless.

• Current players are more than welcome to top-level, or take prompts from the TDM and use for their own logs! This may change in the future depending on how busy TDMs become.

• CRAU characters may start regaining their CRAU memories one month after the TDM. However, vague feelings of familiarity are allowed between previous game CR! For more on this, please read the FAQ!

• You do not need to sign-up for housing! All characters will be allowed free housing in both the East and the West. Choose whichever style you prefer. Roommates can be chosen by the characters or can be random. If you want to switch housing later, your character has the option of moving at the beginning of each month.

• Wishes can be anything, including living people, who will also cease to exist after a few minutes. However, for current players apping a second character: you have the option to have your character join the game this way, in which case they will not disappear, and will be encouraged to visit the MRU immediately to be examined. These characters will remember a time loop, but will not remember seeing a door, instead appearing in Kyoto after hearing the wishing-character's voice call to them.

Please leave any questions about the TDM prompts in the thread below! General game questions can be directed to the FAQ!

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Comments

Questions?

[jikan_mod]

Re: Questions?

[bloodyroses]

does the wish for the shrine prompt need to be one the person is actively thinking about, or just something they want in general?

Because I have a really dumb idea but it wouldn't be something my character would actually actively make a wish for

South Italy/Romano | Hetalia

[pomodorato]

🍅 Wish Upon a Shrine

[ Offer a coin and make a wish, huh? Cute.

Romano resents being brought here and already hates this place with a passion but he can hardly be blamed for taking advantage of this wish thing and immediately attaching himself to some pretty lady who happens to also be visiting this shrine. You could be the pretty lady yourself or you could just be overhearing... this.

Whatever the hell it is. ]

Signorina, you know the only wish I could possibly make right now is that I get to spend the rest of my stay here with you.

[ Notice how he hasn't actually offered that coin yet though, just as well...

If you happen to be a guy though and you're unlucky enough to be unwillingly witnessing this completely gross spectacle you get a completely different response if he catches you glancing at him during any of this.

Only when the temporary victim of this charade has their back turned obviously. ]

The fuck you lookin' at?

🍅 Dangerously Furry

[ Romano is hungry. He's hungry and he's been handed a mochi something that to him does not in any way resemble food. Or certainly not the food that he's used to.

Have some random angry Italian man staring at the thing in his hand like it might poison him. ]

What the hell is this? Nobody here heard of arancini? Cazzata!

[ Yeah, he doesn't trust any food that isn't Italian so go figure. ]

🍅 Wildcard

[ Want something else? DM me! ]

RIP to Genbu | wildcard

[protectorofsmiles]

[The festival is booming, but as usual, Genbu isn't dressed to fit the festivities, and is instead dressed in his usual open, crop top jacket, shamelessly bearing his well built, scarred torso for all to see. Despite growing up in a culture similar to Nippon, the day he stepped into Eorzea and fell in love with the realm was the day took it's culture into his heart.

Of course, this made him stand out like a sore thumb that's been painted on and decorated, but he never seemed to mind.

But enough about his strange appearance to any new people he meets, his overtly friendly behavior was also a...thing. Which made it no surprise that he beamed and strode over to a familiar face he spotted in the festival crowd, shouting out his name in his loud, boisterous voice.]

Ooooooi! Itty Bitty~!

[At least he's sure this was a familiar face. But was it? Clearly mistaking this poor young man who was traversing the festival for someone else, a bulking giant with horns approaches the much smaller man with a big beaming smile. And, Twelve have mercy on this man, the giant reaches out and attempts to hoist him up, intending to pull him into his chest to give him a big, passionate hug.]

Witnessing this wish train wreck

[vapelife]

[At the very least, Romano's attempt at flirting isn't being judged by this onlooker, though the abrasiveness of his response shakes the verdant god of the orchard out of his affectionate trance. The way that Dionysus had been looking at him is nothing short of fond, the flush of wine drunkness across his nose and cheeks, though now he has a little more 'present here' look to him.]

Italia, man, why so angry?

[He dares to reach out to pat Romano on the head.]

If a maiden rejects you, why, you still have me!

Wish Upon a Shrine

[armoryskirt]

[ She really had just been here to make a wish since it seemed so fascinating, but then there was this handsome italian man that got her attention. Guess who's never really been flirted with before now? This gal right here.

Which means his words has her cheeks turning a soft shade of pink in seconds. ]

Y-You wouldn't need to use the coin f-for that. You can stay with me... if you want...

[ Oh gosh what if that's too forwards?? ]

Furry tales!

[ciao]

[ It was the yelling and use of language that drew Italy’s attention, knowing full well who that could be.

Coming up behind Romano Italy brought a hand to his brother’s shoulder and smiled. ]

Grazie! Your generosity is very much appreciated, what flavours are the red and blue ones?

We’ll take one of each.

[ Always stepping in to diffuse a situation, but more than that Italy was actually happy to see his brother again and this much was apparent as he hugged onto him. ]

Fratello! When did you get here? Are you enjoying yourself at all?

[ He asks, as if he hadn’t just heard his brother pitching a fit.

Taking the offered mochi he smiled warmly to the vendor. ]

Here, you like kiwi right?

Wish Upon a SHrine

[bloodyroses]

[ That provokes a bit of a barely-contained snrk at Romano's remark as she steps back a bit. ]

...seriously, what in Corusca's name are you doing, man.

Mephisto Pheles | Blue Exorcist

[meinwaifu]

1 | Doggy Roomie
[Those who choose the apartments are in for a special treat. While at first our seemed they were stuck in a small apartment with roommate, upon arriving, the only thing they'll find is a small white dog wearing a pink polkadot bow around its neck, sleeping peacefully on the tatami floor.]

[Of course, this is no ordinary dog. And even characters capable of sensing the supernatural may struggle to see through his disguise. But it's definitely Mephisto, testing the waters to see what kind of person he can trick into being his caretaker for a little while.]

[Everyone needs a hobby, okay... but unless he's given a reason to do so, he won't reveal himself to be anything more than a normal dog.]


2 | Soulmate Search
[It's only natural that Actual Weeaboo Mephisto Pheles would be delighted to find himself in some fantasy version of the country he knows and loves. When he hears about the festival in Jishu Shrine, he heads there right away, curious to see the differences between this world and his own.]

[Or at least, he was excited at first. But Mephisto is no ordinary demon, and as the King of Time, naturally the distortions of time in this world are affecting him much more strongly than they do most people. And after spending what certainly felt like three weeks just trying to enter the damn place, he eventually gives up and just teleports somewhere inside the grounds of the shrine, safely past the love stones.]

[But even after that, he still looks a bit disgruntled, and ends up standing at the end of one of the stones, a hand held to the side of his head as he tries to reorient himself. Should someone happen to make the journey across the two stones, they'll find him seemingly waiting for them at the end. And while it wasn't his intention-- he'll ham it up anyway. At least he's just wearing a normal kimono right now instead of his usual tackiness.]

Oh my! Did the red string of fate draw you safely to my side?


3 | Foxy Demon
[Mephisto, whose diet back home consists entirely of traditional Japanese snack foods and instant ramen, is delighted when he sees the sheer variety of mochi available. It's only by chance that he doesn't end up consuming all three of the enchanted flavors, but in the end, he winds up with a sweet of dark blue fox ears and nine voluminous tails swaying behind him to match, the ends fading to a lighter purple color.]

[But he's no stranger to transformations, and decides to may as well live it up a little while looking like this, settling down in the corner of a nearby Uki bar, using his tails as a cushion. Despite being a demon, he was a bit of a light-weigh considering the condition his body is in. Which is why it only takes a few puffs of Uki to knock him on his ass, his German accent coming through thicker than usual.]

Fufu, I see I'm not the only foreigner in the bar tonight! Come, have a seat next to me, won't you? I promise I won't bite... much.


4 | Wildcard
[Hit me up at randomsnarfle to plot a thing!]

Foxy Foxy~

[fiveyengod]

[ Things like this were the BEST! Which means it's absolutely no surprise that Yato had decided to go and snag mochi. By the time he'd gotten there, they were advertising the blue mango ones specifically which meant he'd happily gotten them without complaint.

Something that means by the time he's found himself in the uki bar, Yato's sporting a very cute little set of dark blue cat ears atop his head and a matching tail.

He somewhat knows the result of what happens in this place but here he was anyway, snacking on a couple uki treats when the other man got his attention. The words alone - tinted with a notable german accent - were enough on their own, but the idea of someone with a sense of humor was also quite appealing. ]

You won't bite... much, huh?

[ Yato's grinning cheekily as he came forwards to sit with the kitsune, ears twitching curiously for a moment or two ]

Caught on pretty quick that I was a foreigner, didn't ya? What gave me away?

what a foxy demon

[brightred]

[Grell has tried some mochi herself, and her new cat ears swivel to focus on the man's words, her thick striped tail flicking behind her.]

Really, you're a rather forward sort of man, aren't you. [Are you going to make it worth her time??]

4 Eva Wild | May 3rd Probably

[chichichi]

[ It's to be expected, Setsura supposes. That May would be the month of love in the Western Kingdom, that is. (Really, when else would it be? December?) Spring has many couplings and she's lived long enough to learn a great deal of that lengthy list, but knowing doesn't necessarily make it much easier to swallow when she'd just as soon skip any love song in her music library, nevermind an increasing consideration that she should have returned to Tokyo to continue addressing certain crucial business matters after her household had somewhat stabilized following an unexpected loss.

And it feels that way. Setsura hadn't known Higuchi long and the trip to Kyoto had plucked them from their shared living space, but the absence of that woman's energy occupying her room feels odd, off to her. Reminds her she should be careful, really, about getting comfortable, attached to the people she meets here, an idea that almost seems laughable if she were to be honest with herself.

She's never really been one for half measures, after all.

Fortune may be her dominion, but she's never had much good when it comes to romantic love, hm? It's a thought that strikes her as she walks the festival with ears open and it's for that reason that she gives the Lover's Stone a wide berth. No point in souring some hapless fool's Fortune in love.

Eventually, her feet take her to the Okage Myojin and she loiters for a while in the shadowy branches of a nearby tree, observing those who come, pray, and go. The blossoms of this particular tree are in the process of giving way to leaves and she... misses hers far more than she could put into words if pressed in this particular moment. She has and certain decisions are easily made, looking after those whose wishes have apparently been granted.

Dropping casually from the branches in which she'd been perching, she straightens easy and approaches the donation box. She's choosy about the coin she plucks from her pocket to hold in one palm, a potentially odd gesture if one doesn't realize exactly what it is she's about to do.

The wind sings as she brings both hands together once, twice, the sound of her clap expanding, echoing. If Setsura's going to pray for anything, she's going to be heard. She's never really been one for half measures, after all, and it's reflected not only in this gesture, but very particular words into which she speaks power, the tattoo at her tongue aglow. ]

I wish for the fastest, most efficient way to Assiah.

[ Simple words, perhaps, but words spoken with an indomitable will that casts an odd silence over the area in that moment. Hm. ]

Xiao | Genshin Impact

[baneofallevil]

Lover’s Stone

[ As it stands, he’d been coaxed to come out and visit this shrine though he hadn’t been fond of the idea. People were enamored with crossing from one stone to another due to some kind of legend around them and he’d seen many fail to do so. Time surges were prevalent here and people either didn’t move or tripped over the stone at the end.

He was ready to dismiss it, but after some careful prodding from a certain individual?

Xiao decided that he was going to try this and so he closed his eyes and began walking towards the other stone. No, he didn’t entirely believe in the legend but he was giving this whole thing a chance. Only when he reached the end, did he hesitate before opening his eyes. ]

...Were you… standing there this whole time?

[ This reaction will be positive if it’s with someone he knows or cares for, but if you’re a stranger? It may be a little more bitter and cold. ]


Dangerously Furry

[ While it was not necessarily easy to him to be able to eat other foods of any kind other than Almond Tofu, it didn’t mean he wouldn’t at least try for a certain archon’s sake. The yellow mochi reminded him of Rex Lapis when he’d seen it so Xiao chose it somewhat based on that and found the texture and taste was not immediately repulsive to him.

His stomach and body didn’t rebel against it, so it was a small relief. A bit chewy, sweet but not lacking flavor.

Finishing this sweet treat resulted in quite the sight, however. A short time later, closer to evening, Xiao was walking down a street with noticeably longer hair, nine voluminous tails starting a deep, almost black that shifted to a lighter green that matched his hair at the tips and a pair of notable fox ears on his head that matched the tails.

He was quite the sight when coupled with the outfit which just made him look even more otherworldly than he already did. Yet it didn’t stop him from bristling when he caught someone staring at him. ]

Didn’t anyone ever tell you it’s rude to stare at other people?

[ Surely it has nothing to do with how pretty he probably looks right now. Of course not. ]


[ Wildcard ]

[ Nothing pique your interest? Hit me up @ indulgentsin to do plotting~ ]

lover's stone.

[notgrande]

[ Venti likes stories. Almost as much as he enjoys not having to do work, alcohol, and food. He also really loves the idea of love and celebrations of love. He likes loud declarations, poetry, and romance. And while it wasn't historically for him, he was here and he could participate freely. And since arriving, he's started to enjoy Xiao's presence more than any of those things. Not only did he want to try it for himself, but he wanted Xiao to try it out, too.

Because...well, it can only hurt if it goes terribly wrong. So he'll have to make sure it doesn't.

If he's here, he can make sure of that.

So he's there. Waiting, up until the moment the other opens his eyes. He smiles, reaching for Xiao's hands. ]

I didn't move an inch.

Aphrodite | Hades

[love_spell]

💖 Lover’s Stone

[ Being told that this was the month of love why wouldn’t Aphrodite be delighted by the very idea? Of course she had to go out and see the festivities for herself.

Dressed in a form fitting kimono given to her upon arrival she did little to nothing to keep a lot of her cleavage contained or covered.

Upon finding herself at the challenge of the lover’s stone she was amused as she’d decided to partake in the fun herself. Though, once she’d attempted this it was obvious why this was a challenge. ]

This seems to be an unfair challenge for mere mortals. But I suppose if one doesn’t have the passion to overcome something as this...

💖 Lover’ Shrine

Another game of wit?

[ To her it was simply fascinating what festivities the people in this land partook in for the sake of love.

But rather than play this game Aphrodite is more than fine watching the process of using wishing stones. For some it seemed easy enough, but for others there were extraordinary results. ]

Oh Zeus... you would think that after all this time the mortals would have learned that it’s all in the wording.

Now if my little godling were here, I’m sure he’d be clever enough to make the most of this...

[ A wistful sigh and a shake of the head. ]

💖 Dangerously furry

How very generous of you, I appreciate a gift prepared with such care, so I’ll impart a gift unto you.

[ With one hand Aphrodite had held the yellow mochi close to herself before leaning in and reaching out her other to gently tip the vendor’s chin up to give a kiss before whispering. ]

May you have prosperity for as long as you sell your treats. And continue to care for your spouse lovingly and you will know great fortune.

[ Pulling away as smoothly as she had pulled in she offered a smile before taking a bite of her mochi and turning to walk away.

What a delightful flavour this was, thinking to herself that such a golden colour was appropriate for such a profile. Upon further enjoying her gift, the tips of Aphrodite’s hair began to fade into white before a pair of kitsune ears popped up atop her head. Not long after a bushel of tails came into being, like her ears they were the same shade of pink as her hair and also faded to white at the tips. ]

Simply lovely... what a quaint land this is.

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Lover's Stone

[armoryskirt]

Then it could say somethin' about themselves and how they handle themselves in other venues, yeah?

[ Just a thought but Persephone couldn't help but offer it all the same, having seen this really pretty woman by herself here and feeling like she needed to say something. It was incredibly hard not to let her gaze wander though. ]

I also suspect there's weird time shenanigans makin' it all a bit tricky too.

Hungary | Hetalia

[manliestmaiden]

I) kizuna-what...

[orientation was a whirlwind, and now, Hungary is looking into the various housing arrangements in Kyoto. she keeps thinking that this is all a dream, and that she'll be zapped back to her own home and time period soon. but, the longer things go on, the more she is unsure about that.

well, she's making the most of it! she's always been unlucky, but maybe this could be a blessing in disguise! a vacation, of sorts. she is smiling nervously as she looks into the Gion dorms. this place looks interesting. she decides to strike up a conversation with the nearest person to ease her mind]

That was quite a lot of information we were given, wasn't it?

[she is talking about orientation]

II) how deep is your love?

[this looks like fun. Hungary pumps her fists as she stares at the other stone, snorting like an eager bull ready to fight. she can do this, she thinks]

You will grant me all my wishes, rock!

[she closes her eyes. it seems like a second before she is suddenly tripping on something in front of her. she's going down! whoooa!]

III) i'm under a spell

[so the shrine visit was kind of a bust! but Hungary will not be taken down. there is still so much to explore. she sighs, as her stomach rumbles, and she realizes she's smelling food. she rushes to the stall, and gets several treats, of varying flavors. she starts eating the blue mango mochi, bringing a hand to her cheek]

Ahhh! It's kind of strange, but really good!

[only a few minutes later, a pair of calico cat ears sprout from the top of her head. she doesn't seem to notice them]

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How deep is your love

[ciao]

[ Being there already it was only natural that Italy would move in quickly to catch a falling lady, only to pull her up and close to himself. ]

Bella, are you alright?

You must be careful, this game could get so tricky all of a sudden.

[ It’s only when he’s gently brushing hair away from her face is there sudden recognition. He smiles brightly, giving Hungary a warm hug and a kiss on the cheek. ]

Ungheria! What a surprise! To think I’d see you in a place like this!

lithuania ▶ axis powers hetalia

[sakotis]

▶ a brand new world

❰ lithuania is used to old-fashioned things. he's been cognizant for over a thousand years, so of course he's more than used to the progression of technology. he remembers living in the wilderness, the thirteenth century — the invention of the mechanical clock not much later.

what's throwing him off is the anachronistic nature of this new world. some things aren't so modern — not exactly old to him, but technology he remembers from almost a hundred years previously, when put next to this strange magi-tech device he's been given is very strange. the rail pass he's been given should lead him to a steam engine — and in kanto, it will — but he's surprised to see that he's been gifted access to an express train. he's been to japan somewhat recently, but never actually been on one.

lithuania knows they're supposed to be fast, but he doesn't expect the jolt into motion to be as jarring as it is. he'd decided to stand (better to give a seat to someone else; it's not packed but the seating is still sparse), gripping a pole casually but not strong enough to keep him from lurching forward and embarrassingly into another person — oops! ❱

I'm sorry — my apologies! It's my first time.

▶ NRL

lithuania: I think this is working? I've used different forms of keyboard technology, but never something like this.

lithuania: If it is working, can I ask how long anyone who isn't a native has been living here?

lithuania: I'm hoping not to hear something like 'months' or 'years,' but if it's the truth I might as well rip off the bandaid now.

▶ dangerously furry

❰ after being given a stipend for food, lithuania figures it might behoove him to see what kind of cuisine actually exists in this place. he assumes it's japanese — that does seem to be the common thread of things around here, even if the things in question are from varying decades. but it's been a while since he's had authentic japanese cuisine.

the cheapest fare right now are these colourful mochis, which he gets one of each to see what the difference in flavor might be. he's got a palette of steel, but that doesn't mean he can't have favourites.

currently, lithuania is inspecting the blue mochi. he's eaten much worse, he's sure, but any food this blue that isn't a naturally grown fruit leaves him a little suspicious.

should he commit? time will tell. ❱

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Brand New World

[protectorofsmiles]

Woah there, lil' miss! These steel carriages can pack a punch if ya don't brace yerself!

[First thing this small brunette should hear is a deep, loud voice speaking in a dialect that sounds sort of Kansai, yet off. First thing he should feel when he falls forward is bare, scarred skin against his face. And should he look up, first thing he should see is an over seven foot tall, horned man smiling back down with a grin that was way too friendly for a stranger to be giving a random person that bumped into his bare abdomen. He's dressed in a flashy red crop top jacket that doesn't seem to be covering a lot of his body. Needless to say, this man standing out is an understatement.

Genbu uses his free arm to hold the smaller man steady, but with the way the poor guy fell forward, it sort of became a hug.]

What's this about yer first time? Only known me for three seconds and already you're sayin' some bold things, hah!

Ragetti | Pirates of the Caribbean

[woodeneye]

a - lover's stone

[ He's peeking.

Iiiit's pretty obvious that he's peeking, too. He's got his hands over his face and all, but it's not too hard to catch a glimpse of either the real eye or the wooden one squinting between his fingers as he navigates the stones. And even so, he still doesn't seem to be having a lot of success making it from one to the other. In fact, no matter how much walking he does, it's like he's not actually moving forward at all. ]

Why's this takin' so long?

[ It shouldn't be this hard to achieve the magical fulfillment of all your relationship goals dammit ]

b - wish

[ Ragetti can't read the signage at the Okage Myojin shrine, but he gets the idea pretty quickly. Drop a coin, make a wish, huh? Even he probably can't screw that one up - can't hurt to try. So like he's seen the other pilgrims do, he steps up to the shrine, tosses in a 5-yen coin, bows his head, and mumbles: ]

Wish I had me a real glass eye.

[ Pop! Oh, hey. There it is. Real glass eye, there in his hand, blue like his regular eye, right size and everything. Ragetti stares at it in delight for a second, then, realizing exactly how much bigger he could have been thinking, hastily fumbles in his pocket for as many more coins as he can dig out. ]

Wait, no - I wish I had me a real eye, like in me head an' everything! An' I wish Pintel was here, an' - an' I wish I had loads of gold, an' - ye listening?

[ The shrine is not listening. The additional coins plunk to the bottom of the offering box without reply. Ragetti swears under his breath and makes to kick it. Please stop this man before they ban refugees from Jishu Shrine altogether. ]

c - furry

[ Ragetti's never had kiwi-flavored anything before, but he's not sure it's actually supposed to be red. Not unsure enough not to snarf it down, though. Future snacks are good stuff.

He is fully unaware of the floppy dog ears sprouting from his head a minute later, but even Ragetti can't remain oblivious when fur starts growing on his arms. He stares around, panicky, through suddenly much shaggier hair. This kind of stuff may just tend to happen around here, but he hasn't quite learned that yet. ]

I didn't do it! Whatever it is yer cursin' me for, I'm sorry, I'll put it back, I promise! Ye need blood? I got blood, please, I been an abomination o' nature before, I ain't doin' it again -

[ Sir, you are causing a scene. ]

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c

[accidentallich]

[Hello, Ragetti, you are a bit hairier than last he saw you.]

I-is everything okay...?

Wen Kexing • Word of Honor

[soakedinvinegar]

Lᴏᴠᴇʀ's Sᴛᴏɴᴇ

(( Wen Kexing believes in things like fate and soulmates. He knows because he’s experienced both. So, he isn’t all that skeptical when hears about the stones. What he is skeptical of is the chance of seeing his soulmate. As far as Kexing knows, Zhou Zishu doesn’t exist in this world. That’s really a terrible fact against the place. No, Zishu is probably back at Four Seasons Manor training his disciple.

And Wen Kexing is here. Alone. No A-Xu, no Gu Xiang. He’s truly alone for the first time in at least two decades. Maybe that has him feeling a little nostalgic, a little hopeful as he takes his turn at the stones. Maybe he can see his soulmate again. Maybe not. He dares to hope as he closes his eyes and begins the walk.

A few steps in, time speeds up and Kexing finds himself stumbling over the second stone. He rights himself quickly and snaps open his fan casually as if that’s what he meant to do. Ah, but he does catch sight of someone standing there over the edge of the fan. A smile comes over his face and he nods in greeting. ))

Hello there.

Dᴀɴɢᴇʀᴏᴜsʟʏ Fᴜʀʀʏ

(( Upon seeing the food stall, Kexing heads over and immediately hold out his hand to the side. It takes a few seconds before he remembers he can’t rely on Zishu’s purse here. He sighs to himself, silently reminding himself that he didn’t used to rely on anyone before. How is it any different now?

One yellow pineapple mochi later and Kexing’s hair has gone completely white, topped with a conspicuous pair of fox ears, and nine fluffy tails tipped in red (conveniently matching his pink and red robes). The tails swish in time with the lazy wave of his fan as he walks, soaking in the attention from any stray stares. ))

Do you see something you like?

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Lover's Stone of course XD

[fated_dance]

[ He'd heard the legend and his thoughts had immediately gone to Kexing. It's silly, perhaps. But he does his best to cross the path. He stumbles, for he has closed his eyes.

Next he knew...he was at the head of the path. And someone...approaches. Taking a deep breath, cherishing the smells and faint taste of the air for the first time in a little while, Zishu turns to face whomever these spirits have decided is his soulmate. He knows the truth.

And seeing the man approaching, familiar fan moving elegantly at his waist, brings a smile to his face and he laughs quietly, shoulders shaking just a little. ]

Ah! Lao Wen. Suddenly so formal?

luusi ▶ original character

[grief]

▶ orientation

❰ the time loop luusi was stuck in before opening the strange door in front of her was mundane but splendid. eating french cuisine, on a small side street with an overcast sky. but the door is so much more enticing, and her heart skipped a beat as she opened it. maybe this is the rift into the fae world she was looking for? is it actually so obvious that it's literally a door?

but no. it just leads her to a weird ass japan that she's sure some of the weebs she makes fun of on message boards would jizz their pants over. she's not as impressed by the aesthetic, and in a worse mood because this is not the magical land she's been looking for.

but! it's at least better, in her opinion, to be in a magical world. one step closer to her goal.

the magic here is apparently about ~bonding~, which that could entail so many things. it pisses luusi off she's not just immediately magical, and she has about the patience of a gnat. ❱

Hey. Hey! ❰ she's pestering literally everyone she runs into. there's no time to waste, she's gotta bond, bond, bond. ❱ Kizuna with me, or whatever you want to call it.

▶ wish upon a shrine

cw: dead body mention

❰ normally luusi wouldn't give shit like this the time of day. back home, spirituality was a crock, in her opinion, because she knew what the real end all and be all were in the world. but in a different dimension? somewhere outside of her own world's time? who knows how that works here.

so she stops at this popular little booth, even puts her hands together like one might. her coin has been offered, and now she's going to get what she paid for.

and for a moment, she does. the ground creaks behind her, and she turns around just in time to see it open up, revealing ever so quickly a body, the body of the person she wishes she could see again more than anything. and the real luusi is completely intact, not missing any hair, fingers, skin. she's still obviously dead, but not in such an awful state as when she was last seen.

but almost as quickly as she is pushed up, the ground groans again and eats her. it's so quick that luusi blinks to focus her vision and it's like nothing had happened. perhaps nothing actually did.

hallucination or not, it's not good enough for luusi to feel she's gotten her money's worth. and a scammed luusi is an angry luusi. ❱

You think this is a joke, you stupid clit-tease? ❰ her heeled foot collides with the sign post next to the okage myojin. if this stupid, overly-ornate box is going to fuck with her, she's going to fuck it up. ❱ Do you know how long it took me to find that stupid ass coin on the ground? And I got three seconds?

❰ she is definitely about to cause some property damage. ❱

▶ dangerously furry

❰ luusi loves to eat. as long as the food is good anyway — it has to be worth the effort it takes to burn off the calories. japanese food has never been something she's had a hankering for, but beggars can't be choosers here, even if she would much rather choose.

she asks the mochi seller to give her whatever he recommends, and she pops about three of the mochi in her mouth like you would an ibuprofen. they're larger, but she's got cheek-space.

she keeps walking, feeling the vague sensation of tingling along her legs, but the weight on her head is what really catches her attention. leg tingles can just be a muscle cramp, but this definitely doesn't feel like a headache. luusi reaches up to pat her hair down, when —

what...? uhm, okay. she rushes to the first windowpane she can find, looking at her visage before shrieking in horror. ❱

Oh my god, I'm a fucking catgirl!

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Dangerously Furry

[ainoibuki]

[ This may be a foreign place to her, but to Mitsuri? She'd managed to mostly keep her cool and found a way to distract her from the sheer fact she wasn't able to go back. Which meant she of course jumped on the opportunity to eat mochi rather happily, having finished a blue mango one when she heard someone's voice rather loudly from nearby.

Her instincts kicked in and she ran to see what was wrong, until she spotted the other woman there, with impossibly cute feline ears and a tail. The horror should be what Mitsuri focused on, but instead she just clasped her hands over her mouth for a moment. ]

Oh! Sorry, but... you look so cute, miss!

[ The words all slipped out in a rush, and in this moment she could possibly be forgiven for missing that she also had a similar pair of cat ears atop her head and a matching tail that also happened to be a nice shade of pink like most of her hair. ]

kujo jotaro | jojo's bizarre adventure

[getcloser]

☆ A Brand New Home

[it's Japan but it's not, is Jotaro's first thought once he's out of orientation. There's similarities to his own, but at the same time the differences are just as stark. A mix of old and new, and were it not annoying that he was here in the first place, he might've been just a little intrigued by it all.

The free rail pass is convenient, though, and he's quick to head off on his own, taking the express train to look around. He stands, rather than sitting - which really, he takes up Space no matter what he does, and just grunts in response to any apologies as people step past him.

Sooner or later he makes his way back and, in light of convenience decides the dorms in Uji would do for now. That is, until he actually sees the room, and the small bed that will in no way fit his over six foot mass of a body.

He sighs, tugging at his hat]

Give me a break.

[so, maybe the dorms aren't as convenient as he thought]

☆ Wish Upon A Shrine

[the well is . . . certainly a thing, and Jotaro gives it a long, suspicious look, even after he's seen someone else come by and wished for something and left, overjoyed at whatever it was. Jotaro didn't get a good look, but it didn't matter. The well sure did something, and - even if a thought did cross his mind to try it out - he wants nothing to do with it.

He does have a coin, however, and he holds it out to whoever happens to be nearby, eyes still sussing out the well]

Here. I'm not wishing for anything.

☆ Dangerously Furry

[all he wanted to do was grab a quick bite to eat as he continued to explore this strange new place, and of course sooner or later, it had to backfire somehow. It never went smoothly, did it? At least not lately, and at least not for Jotaro.

He'd only taken a small bite of the blue mango mochi, but the results were instantaneous; two black, furry ears popping up on top of his head, so suddenly that it knocks his hat clean off his head. With a growl of annoyance he leans over to grab and - try to shove it back down on his head, but he's having some difficulties] For fuck's sake.

[dammit, and it was pretty good mochi, too]

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Dangerously Furry

[protectorofsmiles]

[The taller man can't help but watch as this guy struggles to keep what appears to be a torn hat on his head. Having seen enough, he finally approaches, doing his best not to laugh.]

Might wanna watch the language, yeah? Never know if any kiddies are around to hear it.

[The broken horned man speaks with a dialect that someone who speaks Japanese could recognise as kansaiben, but there's something a little off about it, something otherworldly.]

Need a hand, dude?

Wu Xi ( Word of Honor )

[wu_xi]

( A. Orientation )

The whole presentation doesn't make a lot of sense to Wu Xi. He's uneasy as he looks around, perhaps hoping to find someone that seems more knowledgable than he is on what's being spoken about. He doesn't think he should be here, there are things he needs to take care of and yet he finds himself with the person still talking.

At some point, he does lean over to whisper to his neighbor, "Does this make any sense to you?"

( B. Magi-tech Comms )

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WUXI: What is this?

( C. Dangerously Furry )

[ Wu Xi had spent a respectful amount of time in the shrine, although, he had not really participated in any of the suggested tradition. However, upon leaving he does stop at the stall and greets politely before settling on a blue mango mochi.

Luckily, the changes are relatively minimal (although, Wu Xi does not think so). There are now cat ears and a tail ]

What did you do to me?

[ Wu Xi demands of the shopkeeper, even in the face of the other's apparent bafflement -- they must know. ]

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C

[fated_dance]

[ Zishu hadn't really expected to see Wu Xi here, though perhaps he should have. But the odd new set of ears and tail threaten to make him laugh - he certainly has a smile (more of a grin) as he approaches. ]

They aren't that bad.

[ Really, they make the other man look rather cute! ]

"Sunny" ☀️OC

[dayific]

[ ooc: I will be avoiding all nsfw/smutty content! thank you for your understanding! OC info on her journal for the curious. ]

01. magi-comm

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sunshine: helllllloooooo, Nippon!
sunshine: my name's Sunny, and I'm totally new here!
sunshine: it's kind of weird, how it's both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time...
sunshine: I guess I ought to use this to ask some kind of question, huh?
sunshine: in that case... I've got 2:
sunshine: 1. does anyone know what's going on back in our own worlds? I'm kind of worried about my sister!
sunshine: and 2. what are the gods of this place like? has anyone talked to any of them? INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW!!!

02. Dangerously Furry

[ Sunny loves sweets, so you can bet she's ALL OVER that yellow pineapple mochi! She's so wrapped up in how delicious it tastes that she keeps going back for more! And the more bites she takes, the more tails keep sprouting forth behind her. It seems she hasn't noticed any of the transformation, so focused is she on the tasty treats.

Someone might want to let her know that she's becoming more tail than person... Especially before she reaches for one of the red bean mochis and threatens to complicate matters even further! ]

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Dangerously Furry

[getstoned]

Hey there.

[ Oh Jolyne had noticed how the other had been going at those mochi, each of those tails sprouting out. She had stepped in just before she was going for the red one with a laugh. ]

I think you might want to let the other mochi's effects wear off before you dive into another flavour.

[ She had given the blond a playful wink, before motioning at the collection of tails behind her. ]

I mean, a dog and a kitsune hybrid might be pretty cute, but do you really want to take that chance?

Aerith Gainsborough | FF7R

[afewtinywishes]

A Brand New Home

[It's easy to become enchanted with Gion and Kyoto as a whole. The district almost reminds her of Wall Market but even though it seems safer Aerith is careful to keep her wits about her. She knows that even the most beautiful places can hold hidden dangers underneath the shine.

But she loves the nightly dinners with the locals where she learns how to dance with a fan, learning to twirl it around one finger without hitting herself in the face. It's definitely something she's going to teach Cloud and Tifa when they are reunited.

During the day she is out exploring, venturing to whatever sights catch her eye, stopping in small shops along the way, picking up a bright red oil-painted paper umbrella when it starts to drizzle.

But it doesn't dim her smile as she turns to the person near her, holding up a flower hair pin up.]

What do you think? Does it suit me?

Love Is In the Air

Wish upon a Shrine

[Aerith just has one wish- she has always wanted to see him one last time even if it was for a moment. She clasps her hands together, closing her eyes and bowing her head. One of the locals had told her that her wish, no matter how fantastical, would be grated but she expects that maybe her wish is just a bit too much.

If there was a chance, even if it was small- please, let her see him one last chance. When she opens her eyes and stands she wants to hope that she'll see Zack standing there with his arms stretched out, waiting for her. But she turns around it's not Zack's bright smile and beautiful green eyes that greet her.

She had never known how he had died. One day his soul had returned to the Lifestream and she hoped against hope that he had gone in peace. But the body on the ground in front of her is riddled with bullets and though his expression is serene, grief and anger make her chest tight.]

Zack-

[She falls to her knees, reaching out to touch him but his body fades as soon as her hand would have touched him and he's gone once more. She doesn't care who is watching as she covers her face with her hands, a choked sob coming from her chest.]

Jiang Cheng | The Untamed

[jiangry]

( A. Dangerously Furry )

Jiang Cheng had explored the shrine as well as having been taking in the new local that he has found himself in. There are things that remind him of home, but it's not Lotus Pier. He still has Zidian at least. After the time in the shrine, however, he is ready for a snack and is drawn to the cart selling mochi. He selects a red kiwi mochi and walks away as he starts to eat.

At first, he doesn't notice anything happening, the way his body is changing, growing hairy and his features more dog like. It's not until the fur starts to show on his hands that he realizes something is amiss.

"What the hell?" he growls.

( B. Wildcard )

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