May | Event: Flowers of Buffoonery

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The month of love is in full swing! But there are some who are probably wondering: why is May the month of love, and why only in the West? Over in Tokyo, no such celebrations are being made, and even the Hanyo of Shitaya aren't gunning up for any major festivals of any sort, despite most of them having come from the West. But it's not because it's a new holiday. Rather, it's simply a Yokai specific one.

Because traditionally, May is the period where a Yokai's sex drive is the strongest. And while for most, this simply manifests as a desire for deep, emotional connections, for others, it's a month-long orgyfest.

And as the mysterious little flowers continue to bloom across Kyoto, something else begins to bloom between the refugees themselves.

The Season of Sex

Towards the middle of the month, refugees are sure to notice a change in the way the Yokai are behaving, particularly the group known as the "beast Yokai", which includes Kitsune, Bakeneko, and Inu Yokai. As it turns out, these three are among some of the only Yokai who still occasionally undergo a heat-like event, with most of these falling around the month of May.

But what does this have to do with the refugees? As many of them will quickly find out: they also will experience a heat-like state through the rest of the month. Upon contacting the scientists, they explain that because the Yokai were the indigenous people of Nippon, bonding with Nippon seems to have caused the refugees to become part Yokai in a way that differs from the native Hanyo. This is why they're able to use magic, and why many of them grow Yokai body parts when experiencing high levels of Kizuna.

"Oh, don't worry your pretty little heads! Sure, you lot seem to be more afflicted than us Native Yokai, but no one's going to judge you for your... biological needs, teehee!"

As the Yokai researchers explain, heats have become less common in the modern era, so it's entirely possible that some refugees won't experience anything at all. Feel free to use this to opt out of anything that makes you uncomfortable!

You All Know What This Event Is About Maryouku University, Kyoto
When a Yokai goes into heat, they tend to adopt one of three characteristics, known collectively as KSJ. Although most Yokai will always lean more heavily towards one in particular, some may experience all three throughout their heat:

Daikoh (大攻) causes Yokai to develop unusually dominant and possessive tendencies. While some may search for a single partner to keep to themself, others may try to gather as many partners as possible. Even passive and friendly Yokai may become inclined towards violence or unusual roughness, including marking their partners. Some may experience an inexplicable desire for passionate romance, while others may feel a desire to breed.

Daishoku (大食) causes Yokai to give off a magic aura that may trigger a heat in those around them. These Yokai are insatiable, seeking endless pleasure from anything and everything they can find, be it food, entertainment, or sex. It's not uncommon for them to have one thing in particular they become fixated on, though others may simply desire everything. They may even find it hard to sleep without some kind of stimulation to calm them down.

Daijuu (大受) causes Yokai to develop unusually submissive and needy tendencies. They crave physical affection to such a powerful degree that going without it may even become painful. It's not uncommon for these Yokai to only feel comfortable when wrapped up in a nest of blankets to simulate being wrapped in the arms of a lover. They may feel a strong desire to be cared for by another, or even impregnated by a mate, regardless of gender.

Obviously any of these would be pretty inconvenient, but perhaps the worst part is they can strike at any time. One might simply wake up in heat, while another may find themselves suddenly overwhelmed upon seeing a familiar face. And the truly unfortunate may find it happening in public, or even on a long train ride.

While most heats tend to be very mild, often to the point where one might not even realize they're going through one, some Yokai have the misfortune of going through an extreme heat, where the effects of KSJ becomes far more pronounced, even to the point of appearing to have a complete personality shift. Daishoku Yokai may fuck until they pass out, Daikoh Yokai may peruse individuals they would never otherwise be interested in, and Daijuu Yokai have been known to crawl into the beds of strangers to satisfy their need to be held. Heats can be as brief as a few hours, or as long as a few weeks, with varying levels of severity throughout. While most only occur once a year, you're free to utilize heats as a Severe Kizuna Effect at any time!

Discount Dildo Emporium Gion, Kyoto
Just in time for the month of love, a new shop has opened up in downtown Kyoto. The elderly owner of Iyarashii Ryuu, an infamous dildo shop in Tokyo's Shinjuku, has partnered up with an equally amorous young Kitsune to open up a sister store in Gion. And if the large painting on the wall is anything to go by, their relationship probably goes beyond business partners... that's one feisty old lady.

Iyarashii Ryuu specializes in every shape, size, and function of dildo one can imagine, but unlike the Tokyo branch, the Gion branch of Iyarashii Ryuu specializes in enchanted dildos. These dildos are capable of moving on their own, growing in size, changing in shape, and even glowing in the dark! Because why not.

However, these are still a very new product, so they're depending on customer feedback to improve the spells! As such, anyone willing to test out a prototype enchanted dildo will both be allowed to keep the prototype, as well as select from any finished dildos in the shop free of charge.

Of course, some may not realize what they're getting into when they agree to test a prototype. One is designed to change size on command, but contains a bug that may cause it to grow larger than intended, and even develop a distinct knot. Another is designed to allow the one wearing it as a strap on to feel sensations as if it were real, but has a bug that instead causes both partners to feel both sensations, resulting in an extreme case of over-stimulation. Another is designed to move independently like a fucking machine, but seems to lack a means of turning it off. And another glows in the dark so brightly that it can be seen from the outside. Which isn't necessarily a bug, but it sure is something worth seeing.

And hey, for all you natural-dildo-havers, they're also testing a line of condoms designed to do the same things, with the added security of safe sex practices. Very sexy! Just watch out for that size-changing one, though. Some have reported feelings of insecurity upon watching their dangle return to its smaller size.

Fickle Flower Petals

In the midst of everything happening this month, refugees will begin to hear rumors of strange symptoms popping up around Kyoto. Flowers growing out of people's hair, sprouting from the ground with every step they take, or even tumbling out of their mouth. It's only then that the people realize what's happened: those little flowers from before weren't entirely harmless. They're sprouts from a Hanahaki, a very rare ayakashi that possesses flowers, named for the curse it inflicts on those who inhale their pollen.

Thankfully, Hanahaki is treatable, and can even be cured without the need of a specialist. But until the sprouts wilt, those living in Kyoto will simply have to bear with the symptoms.

Post Secret Kyoto, Western Kingdom
In its mild form, Hanahaki causes flowers to grow from a person's hair. These flowers range in size and species, and can grow over the course of mere minutes or many days. Those affected will be encouraged to allow the flowers to wilt naturally, as plucking them may cause permanent bald patches.

While this form can seemingly effect anyone, those hiding secret feelings of love or desire may instead develop a form that causes flowers to bloom on every surface around them. Although certainly the most charming, it's also the most conspicuous, with tiny gardens building up around them whenever they stay in one place for too long.

The true extent of the curse will become obvious to anyone riding the trains, as the entire inside of each car has become blanketed in thick green foliage and flowers. Some may discover that the flowers can even sprout on the other side of walls, potentially filling their neighbor's apartment with unwanted greenery. And let's not even get into the personality types that cause a nuruname to bloom. Best stay away from those folks!

So what's the solution? Well, seeing as not everyone is open to the idea of sharing their thoughts and feelings openly, a workaround has been discovered. All around Tokyo, refugees will find small wooden plaques known as ema hanging in populated places. Those affected by the Hanahaki are encouraged to write anonymous confessions on the ema and hang them up where they can be seen. After enough people have seen their confession, the effects of the Hanahaki will begin to go away.

Just make sure you're not seen hanging a confession up, or it'll defeat the purpose of it being anonymous!

To submit play-made secrets for characters to see in Kyoto, please see this post!

Tell No Lies Kyoto, Western Kingdom | cw: This prompt contains Hanahaki-adjacent body horror.
With most cases manifesting as mild, some may be wondering why the curse is referred to as Hanahaki, meaning to spit flowers. In truth, the name is derived from the severe form of the curse: in which flowers begin growing internally.

The most common location is the throat, causing those affected to cough or hiccup flower petals throughout the day. But for those who are especially unlucky, they may grow down into the lungs, causing severe pain, a bloody cough, and trouble breathing. Due to the likelihood of choking in one's sleep, this form is considered the most dangerous.

This form of the curse manifests in those prone to frequently keeping secrets or telling lies, be it intentionally or as a result of being a rather private person. Much like the mild form, it can be treated naturally through open communication. However, the workaround used for the mild form will not work here. Only by opening up about themselves or the secrets they've been keeping will the flowers begin to wilt.

For those who are still opposed to the idea, a healer can forcefully remove the flowers with a spell. However, this method carries a 25% chance of losing whatever memories are tied to those secrets, ranging from the secrets themselves, to all memories of the people they wish to keep in the dark. Surely such a risk isn't worth it, right?

Party Time

Although the Emperor of the West has grown busy these last couple of months, far be it for him to forget his beloved Refugees during the month of love! And so, on the 25th, all refugees will be extended an invitation to an exclusive party in the Uji district of Kyoto.

Those who assisted in clearing it out earlier will be shocked to see the transformation the building has taken in just a few days, as bright and colorful décor can be found on every corner, and the scent of incense hanging in the air.

It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it would be most rude to refuse an invitation from the Emperor himself, wouldn't it?

With a Bang! Uji, Kyoto
Taking place at one of his many private villas, refugees will be met with an extravagant affair, filled with Humans and Yokai alike. During the day, there's no shortage of musical entertainment and dancing, along with free food and drinks, and a large outdoor garden to relax in. But at night, the mood of the party shifts dramatically. After a full day of pheromones tickling their senses, and no shortage of uki to go around, it was time for the main event: an orgy to celebrate the season of love.

"Greetings and salutations, my dearest friends from another world! I am Katsuragi no Mikoto, emperor of the Western Kingdom, and on this day, I invite you all to enjoy the many pleasures our world has to offer! Please, those who are inclined, make merry! And rest assured, this is a safe place to indulge."

The main room of the villa itself is designed with an array of sliding doors that can become walls to quickly close off corners for an illusion of privacy, as well as private and secret rooms for those who desire it. In the upper floors, rooms filled with all sorts of enchanted toys and costumes can be found, in addition to a small outdoor bathing area. And in the basement, there's what can only be called a sex dungeon, filled with all sorts of restraints and gear for whatever one's heart desires.

Any guests who stick around for the orgy will be asked to select from a number of colorful kanzashi they'll pin into their hair to convey what they're looking for:

Pink: Platonic, non-sexual physical affection only.
Red: Bondage, restraints, and sadomasochism.
Yellow: Open to kink negotiation or discussion.
Orange: Toys, magic or supernatural powers during sex, transformations.
Green: Costumes and sexual role play.
Blue: Powerplay: light blue for submissive, dark blue for dominant.
Purple: Public use, anonymous sex, exhibitionism.
Gold: Open to anything and everything.
Silver: No physical contact, watching only.

Outside of the Purple and Gold ribbons, all kanzashi are imbued with a spell that will sound a loud alarm if they person wearing it is touched in a manner they didn't consent to, upon which the one who activated it may find themselves thrown into the cold waters of the pond in the garden out front. Refugees are free to take as few or as many kanzashi as they desire, or swap them out as the evening grows long.

Denouement Engagement Uji, Kyoto
The party lasts well into the next morning, with guests welcome to stay the night with whoever they happened to bond with the night before. A nearby bath house is open exclusively for party guests, which is for the best, given the nature of the festivities. There will be no walks of shame coming from the Emperor's villa!

But those who actually manage to stick around this long will have an opportunity to witness a rare event.

In the garden just outside the villa, Katsuragi can be found seated next to a young man who some will recognize as Karu, the emperor of the East. The former is once more clean and dressed in his finest regalia, while the Eastern emperor appears in more subdued colors, a parasol in hand in some attempt to hide himself. Perhaps most would be giving them some space, but those who sneak closer will be able to overhear their conversation. Katsuragi speaks of uniting the two kingdoms, and supporting Karu as the face of the Emperor, so he may focus on his "continuing recovery". For his part, Karu is almost completely silent, though it doesn't seem to impede on their conversation.

But one doesn't need to be eavesdropping to realize what's happening when Katsuragi gets down on one knee and gently takes Karu's hand into his own, prompting the latter to drop the parasol in shock.

What happens next, unfortunately, is just between the two of them. A snap of his fingers, and both Katsuragi and Karu vanish in the blink of an eye. Did he notice they was being watched? Or was he intentionally letting them see that much?

OOC Notes
Welcome to Jikan's May event! Please direct any questions to the Question Thread in the OOC Plotting post.

• As with all Kizuna effects, you are free to opt out of any of the KSJ effects as well, or simply utilize the ones you are interested in. A Daijuu yokai could simply desire being held, with no sexual or breeding-related connotations, for example. Likewise, as this is inspired A/B/O tropes, you are welcome to use Kizuna as an excuse to utilize any additional tropes not included in KSJ.

• Feel free to mix the effects of the prototype enchanted dildos to include multiple effects at once, or create your own magical effects! With magic, the only limit is your imagination!

• Although not necessary, Japanese does have it's own language of flowers if you would like the flowers your character sprouts/spits up to have greater symbolism. A wider list of plant symbolism can also be found here!

• Hanahaki can produce native plants to Nippon, but cannot produce plant-like Ayakashi. So they can grow Uki in their hair, but cannot cough out a Higanbana.

• In case you missed it, the post for submitting IC secrets is over here!

• Players are welcome to handwave their character sleeping with the Western Emperor himself at the orgy, but don't expect him to remember their name the next day. The Eastern Emperor will not be present until the next day.

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[leafwhistle]

[He can hear the quickened thump of Diluc's heart, see the way his hands tremble as he sets the gift away. Kazuha doesn't quite understand it but he extends his comfort regardless, sliding his palm into the redhead's own as he settles down, then cups the other hand around the back of his knuckles. He holds his hand, looking up in his face.]

You think of me far more selfless than I am to think I don't crave your attention.

[There's a light teasing tone to his voice, trying to make light of it to help alleviate some of his lover's uneasiness. Kazuha tilts his head slightly to the side, calloused fingers rubbing small circles on Diluc's knuckles.]

I only wish to encourage you to do the little things that bring you some peace or joy. However, if you don't wish to have this gift, I won't be offended.

[brilliantdiamond]

We might as well try, right? Maybe we can start with just-- things you don't know about me?

[There's a lot he could say that wouldn't necessarily be a secret, but would be new information for her. And so, giving one of the flowers in his hair a little spin to test how attached it still is, he thinks--]

Let's see... well, before I came here, I fought a dragon?

[The flowers stay in place. Bragging doesn't count as a secret, clearly.]

[judgementor]

[He had a feeling Dohalim would like this. The man does seem to be a fan of pushing his limits, and what better way to do that than with something like this?

Red Wine leaves him untouched once he's secured him in place, and he idly strokes himself while he watches the man rocking against the pressure and vibration. Though he does tend to prefer to be very hands-on he thinks he could get used to this as well, once in a while at least. He doesn't think Dohalim would have any objections to being driven to the edge of his sanity in this way.

He pulls a chair across, placing it in front of Dohallim and sitting down.]

You do look lovely like this... [The Food Soul hums, and he reaches out to trail his fingers down from the other man's shoulder to one hip, before wrapping his hand around Dohalim's cock.] Though I think it's a pity I have to sit on the sidelines. It just makes me more eager for what I can do to you later.

[judgementor]

Ugh--

[Of course he had to make it like that! But Red Wine is in no mood to turn this into an argument when he has his mind on something entirely different. He would rail Steak against the wall right now (and maybe he would in the future) if he actually had something on hand that wouldn't require him walking away, but he does not and nor does he have any desire to be too far from the other Food Soul at the moment.

He isn't stronger than Steak, physically, though he has many ways to turn things to his advantage. One of those is employed now as he wraps a hand around one of the other male's horns and pulls on it.]

Now, Steak. Don't make me ask you again.

[There is a certain tone in his voice, the implication that making him ask again will come with consequences.]

[inevitablerest]

Mmh, I can understand that concern.

[There's an openness in that response that he doesn't normally show, but the way that Death works in this place has been eroding at the edges of Thanatos' mind since his arrival. Sometimes he can ignore it but never entirely - it's always there like an itch in the back of his thoughts, and he worries sometimes...

But that isn't something to be concerned about at this moment in time.]

If it brings you comfort to be this close to me right now, then I'm content to indulge you. Your company isn't objectionable.

[inevitablerest]

[Thanatos is rarely openly affectionate with anyone, but Kuro has managed to fill a certain niche that allows him to do it without feeling awkward about doing so. With the vampire in his arms he brushes a kiss to the top of his head, just along his hairline.]

Then I have something to show you.

[He doesn't set Kuro down again but instead walks off through the temple itself, moving to one of the side rooms. Beyond a large door is a wide, steaming pool cast in a faintly crimson light.]

This place was constructed by Ares. I find it to be... relaxing, when the situation calls for it.

[Gently, he sets Kuro down at the edge of the bath. It looks large and deep enough at its deepest point to serve the needs of a god several times Thanatos' own size.] What do you think?

[sleepsalot]

Holding back?

[ That's going to be a small detail he's not going to share with Prompto. He doesn't need to know exactly how close Noctis came to dying that evening, he was already mad enough with his stupidity in going out there with Sephiroth alone.

He doesn't turn his focus away from Cloud, watching him as he looks toward the sky, lost in thought for a moment. ]

What, exactly, are SOLDIERs capable of, then?

[fridrich]

[Banri stares at the empty space where Izumi used to be for a brief moment before his ears finally register the sound of the water running. Then he takes another moment, thoughts racing in every which way, before punching the couch cushion with a groan.] Ugh!

[He really tries to think rationally about it, but the more he thinks, the more the thoughts run away from him. He's not forming coherent sentences anymore: just single words strung together that barely make any sense. But they all have to do with Izumi.

How cute she'd looked. How close she'd gotten to him while they were walking. How he'd always thought she was attractive even without the influence of the heat. How nice it would have been to draw his hands up her legs, hike up her dress and -

Banri stands suddenly. He's got to tell Izumi that this isn't going to work. He's getting too riled up just being in the same room as her. Except he stops short again when he tries the bathroom door (why had he even. why couldn't he have just called to her through the door. what is he doing) and it's unlocked.

The door squeaks open.]

Izumi-san.

[What? What, what, what?]

On second thought, I'll join you.

[chichichi]

[ She steps forward and gently takes his hand in hers, unafraid of the display she just witnessed. She's familiar with his blue flames, after all. ]

That isn't what I was going to say.

[ Even before he told her that he'd been turned down, that hadn't been what she was going to say. She pauses, something else he said picking at her brain in that moment. ]

You are aware a person can like more than one person at a time, aren't you?

[chichichi]

Let's have a closer look at it!

[ And Setsura will be tugging Itto along over to the display. ]

[chaoticstupid]

[SETSURA STOP REMINDING HIM OF HIS MOM CHALLENGE]

[There's a weak-hearted attempt to pull his hand back, but alas, it stays in place.]

Yeah, I know. But I can't do that to Yukio. I'm not that kind of guy.

[Also the last love triangle he witnessed was between his mom, his old man, and Satan, so u know, maybe it'd be better not to try and recreate that??]

[chichichi]

[ She cants her head slightly with that and searches his face for a moment. She frees one hand only to lift it and place it atop his head in a gentle pat. ]

You're a good boy, Rin-chan.

[chaoticstupid]

Wha-- hey, come on! Didja really expect anything less?

[WHY IS HE GETTING SO FLUSTERED and why does this women channel unsurmountable amounts of mom-energy??]

Anyway... don't tell either of them about this. I don't wanna make things complicated for 'em.

[chichichi]

Yeah, yeah.

[ She ruffles his hair, then pauses. ]

So, what are you going to do? The three of you are living together. That can't be easy.

[chichichi]

You do realize when I asked if you had a style in mind that I was referring to the kanzashi and your hair? You must really love what you do to be so quick about thinking of bringing it into the [ figurative ] bedroom.

[hypercriticals]

[ "Drag" is correct. If he's fast enough, he might actually lift her feet off the floor given how light she is, but if he does, perhaps that's for the best. Prim isn't great at running, to the point it isn't uncommon for another party member to pick her up when running by her and away from something else.

More importantly, she isn't trying to tug her hand back and her words don't have quite the same bite to them. ]

H-hey! Do you even know where you're going?!

[hypercriticals]

Where?

[ She should be able to figure it out from that, especially if he has some landmark or another to speak of. ]

[hypercriticals]

[ Prim abruptly doubletakes. ]

You fought a dragon?

[historicallyloaded]

Understandable. [ He says, throat threatening to run dry on the last syllable, his slightly embarrassed chaste acknowledgement of her profession. ] I suppose I could go first. For the sake of experimentation.

[ His mind frets on what to say. Do these plants have ears? Do they understand language? What exactly qualifies as a secret? He inhales and titters, fingers threatening to fidget again but still from her palm. ]

I once drugged a nobleman so he'd miss his court hearing with the magistrates... I-I suppose the initial plan was just enough so he'd look incompetent and lose an appeal to keep his art gallery open and lose the bid on another property but I'm not even sure he made it to the hearing at all. [ He softly laughs, eyes growing wide when he recognizes it didn't hurt his chest nearly as much nor come with a side of coughing. ]

I think that helped, actually...!

HELLO I'M FINALLY BACK FROM HELL AND HERE TO DUMP AN OLD BACKTAG ON YOU

[leafwhistle]

[It happens that when Ayato glances down, the samurai glances up at the same time, meeting his eyes for a moment, his gaze heated and dazed. He looks away quickly, color rising to his cheeks and staining the pale tips of his ears red. He's been in Nippon long enough he mostly approaches these things as a fact of life— mostly, since it almost feels inappropriate in front of his ancestral lord.]

In the heat of summer
the animals all mate
and life goes on

[Kazuha always dissolves into some sort of poetry or flowery words when he doesn't wish to answer directly; he can hide his feelings under elegance and perhaps distract from the situation, but this is only a patch for the moment. He gives Ayato a few moments to consider that as he removes his keys from his sleeve so he can open his apartment door.]

I have heard that kizuna has essentially spiritually made us part yokai. I think this may be true, as I have been feeling the... affects of their mating season.

WELCOME BACK

[haran]

[ah. so it's arousal. it's so typical of nippon, ayato nearly uncharacteristically barks out in laughter. but he doesn't, even if he's alone with kazuha he has a certain image to uphold.

though, what kazuha says is interesting. part yokai, huh? he'll have to tuck that information in the back of his mind for now, as kazuha's comfort comes first, but he'll need to investigate that matter more closely later. for now, he'll continue to drag kazuha inside his apartment, toeing off his shoes before heading towards the nearest comfortable surface for kazuha to recline on.]

Their mating season, is it. [perhaps a feature of only this world's yokai, but one they'll have to deal with nonetheless. he places his hand against kazuha's forehead once more, frowning in concern. he says softly, letting kazuha know the decision lies wholly with him:] What would you have me do, then, Kazuha, to assist you in this matter?

[brilliantdiamond]

[Nods, nods.]

He was terrorizing a city I happened to pass through, after being manipulated to think the people he once protected had forsaken him. But after wearing him down a little, me and a group of others from the region were able to bring him back to his senses.

Last I checked, he's actually here in Nippon, too. Though I think he tends to stick to the area around Mt. Fuji.

[Dvalin is totes besties with Gojira.]

[But also: Aether is saying this all so casually, you'd think it was just an ordinary Tuesday for him??]

[chaoticstupid]

It's... not bad, actually. A little awkward, but it's also kinda nice? All of us living under the same roof, I mean. It's been too long since we actually got along, ya know?

[Does she know, actually?? She seems to know him better than he knows her, at least.]

[chaoticstupid]

As long as it's outside, it's fine right? We just gotta find a door before we see something we can't--

[--unsee.]

[You know, like throwing open a door to a foursome just happening right there in front of god and everyone.]



[His face says it all.]

[spritefully]

That will do.

[It's a subtlety that might slip past Diluc's current attention span, wrapped in enough contentment that it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with the name. It's good enough, even if it's not his name.

But... Diluc. They make a mental note of it, pleased enough to hear it.]

'Tis a pleasure to meet you, Diluc.

[And in more ways than one. Everything about them, as his thumb grazes over their cheek, is soft. Delicate-looking, even, with not a mark to indicate a day's hard work. The attention is a pleasant buzz over their senses, head tilted up to watch Diluc as he works through his thoughts.]

Is it that enjoyable, just this much?

[That's earnest curiosity. Loni is prone to fervid motion, and so struggles to understand the slow, methodical consideration some creatures carry on with.]