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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[mistsplitter]

Mmh...

[ The kisses down her neck are electrifying. They give her both a shock, but there's some satisfaction to it. She's smiling through it all, braving the heat and the electricity that's coursing through her with each kiss. To think that this—it's a gift, she would like to call it a gift—given to her by Lumine has been something she'd been shy about. To think that this world is making her discover more about herself and what she likes, what pleases her, and what she wants more of.

With her chestplate gone, Ayaka's simply wearing a dress. Not many layers, and easy to get rid of from the side. All Ayaka has to do is shimmy out of it and she'll be bare for Lumine, just in her bloomers, skin like ivory for the traveller to see. And with the other girl rubbing against her clit, her underwear already damp, she can't even feel shy about showing her body to someone else.

Another moan, and her hips move upwards to get more of a feel of something— anything. Ayaka may be new to this, but her body moves on its own. ]

[openheartedly]

[With Ayaka's clothing out of the way, other than her bloomers for now, Lumine continues the trail of her kisses toward one of her breasts. She only really knew what it was she wanted and what felt good to her, so she only hoped Ayaka would also enjoy it as she parts her lips to swirl her tongue slowly around Ayaka's nipple. She does what she can to follow cues from the sounds she's drawing from Ayaka, continuing to toy with her nipple for a moment before she closes her lips around it, letting her tongue tease the tip as she begins to suck softly.

One free hand lifts to first softly, then more firmly massage the other breast, ensuring both of them are receiving the attention Ayaka deserved. She makes sure to let her fingertips brush the nipple occasionally as she moves, leaving the stimulation something...perhaps a little unexpected when it happens.

This still wasn't enough for her though, and eventually her free hand trails slowly down Ayaka's abdomen. The trail isn't light enough to tickle as her fingers slip ever lower...before the finally shifts her leg away from between Ayaka's, hand slipping down below the waistline of her bloomers to slowly and deliberately replace the rough and directionless motion of her leg with the far more focused attention of her fingertips.]

[mistsplitter]

Oh— [ Her breath hitches and her gasp turns into a moan. She'd only learned to touch herself recently, but to be touched by someone else in this capacity was so, so different. It's so much better than she could have ever imagined, and Lumine not only touching her but using her mouth on her feels amazing.

Her back arches as she lets out a mewl, feeling rather ticklish. But when she says Lumine's name, whispers it only for the blonde to hear, it's encouraging. There's no way Ayaka would push her away now. Never at a time like this. ]

Oh, Lumine... [ She says it again, like a prayer. Praying to the traveller to touch her more, to taste her more. Her hips move gracefully, slowly, craving the attention of the other girl's fingertips. The fabric is thick, but with how wet she is, with how much her core is throbbing, it's as if she can feel just about anything. ]

[openheartedly]

[Lumine had no way of guessing that Ayaka saying her name like this would feel as good as it did, and she can't quite help but to softly moan against her breast. She hadn't expected to feel herself wanting so badly as she touched another woman...but right now she wanted nothing more than for Ayaka to keep saying her name.

She slips her hand from Ayaka's core only briefly, long enough to slip the last of her clothes away, bloomers left just below her knees before she returned her hand just where they both wanted it to be. Circling the other girl's clit once with her middle finger, she slowly slides it down, pressing slowly to allow the single finger to slip inside of Ayaka.

She remembered being tight before...well, when she'd still been a virgin herself, so she's slow and careful as she slips her middle finger out, then back in once more. She didn't want to take pleasure away as she did this though, her thumb returning to circling Ayaka's clit slowly at first before picking up speed a bit at a time.

She remembers, as her hands both move and her tongue slowly teases the end of one nipple, that Ayaka had purchased a dildo before they'd met up...and perhaps once she'd worked more fingers inside of Ayaka to stretch her carefully, she could show her the ways a dildo would be able to help her with these feelings. Never mind that Lumine almost wished she could continue to assist even future days.]

[mistsplitter]

[ Whereas Lumine recalls her experience, Ayaka has nothing to compare this to. All she can do is to anticipate, be filled with excitement and arousal, and hope that she is giving as much as she is receiving.

She would like to kiss Lumine again, but she understands what Lumine is doing. This is what being pleasured feels like, she tells herself, and for Ayaka? This is what she will think about for days to come.

Ayaka gasps, hands flying to her mouth when Lumine's finger enters her. It's slow, but far too surprising because it's not her doing it. And even if it's just a finger, it feels thick as it is. Ayaka's gaze is focused on Lumine's as she quietly asks herself to calm down, unable to mask her moans as they get louder when Lumine speeds up.

Her dildo has been left on the table outside, where they were talking about cuddling previously. She'd never even used something like that before, but if Lumine brought it up and wanted to use it on her, Ayaka would not have it in her to say no. ]

[openheartedly]

[Lumine feels herself smiling against Ayaka's skin as the other gasps, and she starts to gently press against her walls as she slides her finger in and out. Ayaka was so sensitive still, that it would at least be a while of stretching her before Lumine brought up the dildos left behind on the table.

For now she keeps to just one finger as she finally lifts her mouth away from Ayaka's breast to look at her. There is blatant desire in her gaze as she looks at the other bare beneath her. Ayaka was beautiful, and Lumine never imagined she would be able to touch her like this.

Still clothed herself, she shifts upward slightly, first pressing a kiss to one of the hands Ayaka had raised to her mouth, before attempting to gently nudge them aside so she could kiss the other girl once more. Perhaps while they kissed, she could stretch her further.

Part of Lumine did wish she could feel Ayaka's skin against her body as well...but it was something she wanted Ayaka to initiate or ask for herself. Certainly that her dress tied at the back of her neck would make things simple--all Ayaka had to do was untie the bow there to remove the soft white cloth. After that there would be only undergarments between them.]

[mistsplitter]

[ A little late in recognising how unfair she's being, Ayaka places a finger against Lumine's mouth after pulling away. She should have said something sooner, but she was distracted. Distracted by her own thoughts and her own pleasure that she couldn't see what exactly was going on, and how she could give in kind. ]

Lumine, your dress... [ But she's interrupted before she could ask to pause so that she can help the other girl out of her clothing. That's fine, because Ayaka wants this, too. Ayaka wants Lumine to never stop, to keep going, because she never knew just how badly she needed this.

Instead, she fumbles. Gentle and deft hands try to find a way to remove Lumine's dress, to open it so that it will be easy enough to slip out of. The side? Ah— for a moment, Ayaka's hands go up and down her torso from either side, but can't find any. The back? Ah! There! She even lets out a soft laugh when she finally gets it, eager to see what the other had been keeping from her. ]

[openheartedly]

[Lumine hadn't really thought much about being clothed still as she focused on pleasuring Ayaka, but when the other stops her...well she certainly isn't going to stop her. Wearing a halter dress means she doesn't need to stop the motions of her hands--though she does slow just a little while Ayaka fumbles for the way to remove it.

She smiles and sits back just a little when she feels the soft dress fall away from her upper body, exposing her soft undergarments. She doesn't remove her finger from inside of Ayaka, softly swirling it in place as she uses her free hand to slide her dress away completely and let it slip to the floor.

She does eventually have to let her finger slip free as she retrieves her hand, though, to work her way out of her undergarments--and to remove Ayaka's bloomers as well to let the last of their clothes slip away.]

Do you think...you're ready for more maybe?

[There's a soft and breathy quality to Lumine's voice as she asks, fingers trailing slowly up Ayaka's inner thigh as she slows things down enough for anything Ayaka may ask.]

[mistsplitter]

[ Ayaka watches Lumine with wonder in her eyes. She's never seen another woman bare themselves in front of her before, and for good reason! Ayaka's never had an experience like this with anyone! But Lumine asks if she's ready for more, and she's sure that the blonde can hear just how quickly her heart is racing.

Are you ready for more, Ayaka? Are you ready to be lavished with more kisses, someone's tongue swirling around your nipple as your inner walls are being stretched? She takes a deep breath before answering, shuddering as she does. Rather than say yes, she nods once, then another time with more conviction. ]

Would you like me to do anything?

[ Ayaka would like to keep kissing Lumine, to try and touch her some more, as well. Perhaps the other would grant that of her later on. She's more than willing to learn how to pleasure Lumine at this point. ]