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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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[man this sure is an elaborate book. It's a little dumb to be awkward about it at this point, considering everything he's been doing lately, but he still can't help but flush just a tiny bit at the explanations.

Hey, at least this is a kink he knows about]

Yeah, nah, I kind of figured that one out on my own.

[he would've guessed even if he and Aether hadn't done anything, honestly] It must be a popular one, right? If it's got this much written about it.

It seems to be, at least. I have a few native friends who do it professionally as entertainers, alongside Geisha. And they always seem to be pretty busy.

[Did that really count as crossdressing as a kink, though? He feels like they might be offended if he suggested as much.]

But I don't think I'm as into it the other way around. Another guy dressing as a girl is just... kinda funny, I guess?

[Things he's put a lot of thought into, it seems.]

That's a little different though, right? 'Cuz it's like, also for a job, not just because they like doing it.

[he is also putting more thought into it than he might normally, really]

That kinda makes sense, though. I don't mind you doin' it, but I don't think I'd be into dressing up like that myself. The maid outfit wasn't too bad, but not something I'd do again, y'know?

It did look a little goofy on you.

[Meanwhile Aether knows he's pretty enough to pull it off.]

[But all right, time to turn to another page!! And the next one, according to a kink randomizer is--]

'Sexual frustration'?

[...]

[This doesn't feel like a kink, it just feels like a description of how they're feeling right now.]

[. . . yeah he's making a face, one that's a mix of confused and kind of unimpressed]

Is this trying to say people like feeling like that?

[are they okay, is something wrong with them, Itto might ignore it under normal circumstances but he sure as hell doesn't like it]

Maybe the appeal is for the one doing the teasing? Or just-- the build up making the pay off better?

[...]

[He squirms a little where he's seated at Itto's side, practically pouting. Arguably, they're probably just adding to their own sexual frustration right now, but-- clearly this is different, okay!!]

Let's look at another one...

[Time to turn the page and--]

[--IMMEDIATELY turning the page again, because that sure was an illustration demonstrating cock 'n ball torture. Thanks, kink randomizer.]

...well, I'm not frustrated anymore.

[His dick just went into hiding!!]

I guess that makes sense? It still seems kinda . . .

[he trails off when he catches sight of the page before Aether quickly turns to the next one, and he can't quite hold back the choked noise of oh god what.

Welp there went his frustration, he's no longer feeling it]

. . . y-yeah, me either. Geez.

I think we should turn the pages a little slower from now on, so we can see what it is before we open it.

[Cautiously lifts up the next page and... oh, hey. Exhibitionism.]

[He just. Shoots a glance at Itto.]

...you know, we do wind up in public a lot.

[. . . he can't even argue that it's coincidence, really, because it's happened twice now . . . ]

Yeah . . . but I mean, it's like - situational! It's not like we like doing it public . . . right?

[...]

[...]

[...]

You don't think it's kind of exciting when it happens?

[Aether is more of a sexual deviant than he thought.]

[. . .]

I mean . . . yeah, I guess it kind of is.

[is he into exhibitionism??]

Probably better this isn't one we try to do intentionally.

[He doesn't wanna get arrested for horny. But more importantly-- he did get this book with ideas of things to try in mind.]

[So when he turns the page and it opens to a small chapter of various bondage restraints (with this page including: hand-cuffs, tying someone to a bed, and tying someone's ankles to their wrists), he's suddenly very interested.]

...you know, I bet your hands are big enough that you could hold both of my wrists down without even needing to tie them.

[Just gonna put that mental image in his head, ur welcome.]

Can't you get in trouble for that?

[a genuine question from a guy who breaks many rules but not fun ones like that.

He isn't not interested when Aether turns the page, and he even leans a little closer to see the uh, last one a little more clearly.

His eyes travel from the page over to Aether and back - a few times, actually. Oddly not embarrassed but then again, he gets arrested and tied up all the time back home, it's practically normal to him]

. . . you know, probably. My hands are pretty big.

Probably?

[Yes, fucking in public is a night in jail, and judgmental looks from the NRL when the bail you out.]

[But as Itto glances over at Aether, well... surely this response is predictable? He puts the book down and holds out his hands, crossing his wrists.]

Wanna test it?

Probably best not to find out.

[if he's going to spend a night in jail it's gotta be for a good reason.

Not that fucking the traveler in public is a bad reason, it just isn't his usual reason for getting arrested.

The response is predictable - as is Itto's, as he turns a little to better face Aether and carefully curling one hand around his wrists. Yep, his hand big enough.

. . . except he doesn't stop there. Itto grips Aether's wrists tighter and suddenly pushes forward, pulling the traveler's wrists over his head as he shoves him to the floor to pin him there. He's very carefully not pressing closer, holding himself just above Aether, but, well, that sure won't last]

. . . huh, look at that! Did I pass the test?

[Just the feeling of Itto so easily grabbing hold of his wrists was enough to excite him, having long since realized he has a certain Thing when it comes to partners who are considerably bigger than he is. Definitely a size queen.]

[But he's not expecting him to escalate it so quickly, eyes widening as he's suddenly pushed out of the blankets and onto the tatami floor below. He's considerably dressed down right now, just in a crop-top and loose hakama -- so it's hardly a secret just how much he enjoyed that, if the look on his face wasn't enough of a clue.]

[Briefly, he struggles against his grip, just testing his strength -- but there's a certain appeal to that too, isn't there? By the time he settles his back on the floor and looks up at Itto, his face is flushed and he's already a touch breathless.]

...passed with flying colors. In fact, I think you're due for a reward.

[Itto holds firm, if carefully what with his claws. Not that he's about to say it but it doesn't take much, his oni strength more than enough to hold most folks in place, really. He's used it before, but this is a far different situation than that. One he thinks he likes a lot more.

It's as Aether's settling that Itto gives in a little, sliding a leg between the traveler's so he can get nice and close. The heat he's been pointedly and expertly ignoring since he and the traver took a break is back, flaring in a way that he doesn't want to keep ignoring.

He's almost, almost close enough to kiss him, but Itto hovers just above him, their noses almost touching. He grins]

Oh yeah? What kind of reward?

[Itto's close enough that he'll feel Aether's breath got against his lips, and yet Aether doesn't lean up to steal a kiss just yet. He's always liked it when others take control like this, so he can't help but encourage Itto to take things further himself.]

[Still -- he is in heat. So the moment Itto's leg is pressed between his own, he can't resist rolling his hips against him with a pleased sigh.]

I have a couple of ideas. But how about you just take what you want for yourself?

[up until now, Aether's been the one in charge, more or less, because he's the one who knows what he's doing. Which has been fine with Itto, who had no idea what to do but was pretty eager to find out. It helps that he's a pretty fast learner when it comes to some things.

Rather than kiss Aether Itto ducks his head down to nip at his neck instead, careful and sharp, right over his pulse]

You sure about that? I can be pretty greedy . . .

[Itto will know he's found a good spot when Aether sucks in a soft gasp, tilting his head to the side to give Itto more access to his neck. With his arms being held over his head, there's only so much he can do -- but there was something exciting about it, feeling Itto holding him in place, as if intending to eat him right up.]

Nn... then you're in luck. Because I'm all yours for the taking.

[He's surprised how easy this sort of talk comes with Itto -- though despite the flirty intentions, saying something like that has his cheeks burning as well.]

[saying that kind of thing should be embarrassing, but Itto kind of says the same, unintentionally flirty things when he fights - sooner or later he'll realize it, too.

But there is . . . definitely an appeal to this, holding someone down underneath him, feeling them shift and arch against him because there isn't anything else they can do. It's exciting being in complete control, even more so now that he can put everything he's learned so far to good use. Like trying to make Aether gasp again - ]

Lucky me~.

[he has a hand free, he may as well start messing with the ties of Aether's hakama now]

[It should come as no surprise that he's already tenting his hakama something fierce, and the ties around his waist were clearly tied rather haphazardly -- he knew he wouldn't be wearing these for very long. Nor did he bother wearing anything underneath, so once Itto starts sliding those down and off his hips, he'll be just one crop-top away from completely bare. And considering Itto only has one hand to work with, it's certainly convenient.]

[At this point, he feels comfortable enough with Itto that he doesn't feel too shy to be exposed like this, even if being held down added a new element to the equation. There's even an attempt to pose -- though "an attempt" is all it can really be called.]

Like what you see?

[oh, it's obvious - and with the hakama out of the way, Itto's own arousal is plenty obvious too as he shifts to kneel between Aether's legs, pressing against him. The little pose is rewarded with a laugh and another bite at the traveler's neck]

I keep comin' back, what do you think?

[that's a yes. But Itto's plenty comfortable Aether, too, and while he'd be pretty confident in what he's doing regardless, between that and not trying to hold the heat back for once makes each touch all the more sure. Itto rocks into him again, his claws trailing along his thigh, up over his hip and stomach to slip underneath the crop top]

[As Itto kneels between his legs, Aether parts them further, groaning as he feels the bulge in Itto's pants pressing against him. It's hard to imagine how he could have gotten through this week without him -- a thought that causes a little twinge in his chest, despite the heat building between them.]

[It feels like he's being spoiled in the best way, between the bites to his neck and the feeling of Itto grinding against him. He's getting worked up so quickly, sparks of pleasure coursing through him every time he struggles against Itto's grip, resulting in even more friction between them. His neck is certain to be covered in marks when they're through -- but he can hardly say he minds.]

[And yet he still feels greedy for more, arching into Itto's touch as his hand slides under his shirt. Perhaps because of his heat, his entire body felt more sensitive than usual, and he can't hold back the sharp gasp that falls from his lips as Itto's fingers pass over a pert nipple.]

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