Japonica: Year of the Rat

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STORYTELLING: A white rat named Itchy and his many siblings, were cold and hungry. There was nothing to eat. Winter could be brutal on tiny creatures. Lucky for them, they were clever rodent-kind! Suddenly, Itchy stood up tall, whiskers twitching. Music! He faced the direction of the wonderful melody. Oh, there was delicious food that way too! He flicked his skinny rat tail as if to say, "This way!," and raced over snow-covered branches and squeezed through tight spaces until the beautiful human home of warmth, music, and food opened before him and his brethren. They were so happy. The humans must have been happy to see them too, since the female screeched, and did a dance with her arms in the air, hopping left and right. Itchy snickered. Humans were strange. He darted across the matt, scurried up a small table, and lifted a ripe orange in his paws. He felt grateful to the humans, so before he left with his ill-gotten goods, he waved a paw back to the humans. It was his way of saying, Thanks.

Happy New Year! I couldn't resist squeezing in one more fun Japonica image. The official start of Year of the Rat is January 25, 2020. There's still time to get your Year of the Rat party on! For this image I included lots of gacha goodies, from decor to clothing from Japonica.

On him, Male Geisha Konpeki:
Outfit: Sakka's Studio Ss - MENS'20 Haori kimono - blue, Pearl strings [mesh](Japonica)(420L)
Hat: Air 9) RAKKA _Black G+White_CM, gacha [mesh](Japonica)(50L)
Gloves: NOCHE Bill Essential Gloves [mesh](349L)
Hair: Wasabi Draco Mesh Hair - A [mesh](250L)
Eye makeup: Izzie's Eyelid Changer Monolid LAQ [BOM] (149L)
Skin: Pink Fuel [PF] Doll V2 Porcelain, dkbrow [BOM](2500L)
Eyes: Dead Apples Marble - Electric [mesh](89L)
Mesh head: Raven Bell  BJD Bento Head James // OMEGA-UV [mesh] (2000L)
Pose, instrument: Marushi 7)Marushin_Oiran_zabuton, 2li [mesh](300L)

On her, Zougeiro:
Hair: Silvery K TUBAKI-hime Hair#12 Tubaki PlatinumBlond, gacha [mesh](Japonica)(50L)
Coat: tomoto haoriF 2019 ume gold, gacha [mesh](Japonica)(75L)
Kimono, Obi, bow: tomoto haoriF 2019 RARE turquoise, gacha [mesh](Japonica)(75L)
Socks: c*C*c TabiSocks gacha #04 Yellow, gacha [mesh](Japonica)(50L)
Gloves: Hilly Haalan [hh] Winter Gloves MAITREYA [mesh](gift)
Eyes: Poetic Colors pearl - clear pond - large bright [mesh] (150L)
Skin: Belleza Smokey Skin, FLF [BOM]
Head: LAQ Bento - Scarlet 3.04 [mesh](1500L)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara [mesh](2750L)
Pose: UZME OrientalEX2R (Japonica)(150L)

Setting:
Offering: Schadenfreude Kagami Mochi Offering [mesh](Japonica)(150L)
Offering: Schadenfreude Kagami Nezumi Rats [mesh](Japonica)(150L)
Pillow: Kyoko Couture 1.KC No.77 JaponicaCushion, gacha [mesh](Japonica)(50L)
Pillow: Kyoko Couture 4.KC No.77 JaponicaCushion, gacha [mesh](Japonica)(50L)
Pillow: Kyoko Couture 10.KC No.77 JaponicaCushion, gacha [mesh](Japonica)(50L)
Chest stairs: Maru Kado Hako Kaidan (mirror/6Li) ([mesh]Japonica)(220L)
Chest: Maru Kado Cha Tansu (2Li/sliding door script) [mesh](Japonica)(220L)
Floor: Maru Kado Koagari_tatami (3Li) [mesh](Japonica)(220L)
Mochi Flower display: MonkeyGirl [MG] mochihana BAMBOO S-G [mesh](Japonica)(200L)
Backdrop: MonkeyGirl [MG]Backdrop JP1, gacha [mesh](Japonica)(50L)

 

World Goth Fair: Dissension

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STORYLINE: Not everyone loved the idea of humans and Darks intermingling for one day a year. The foremost critic of this new policy was none other than the creator of penal colony himself, Kaiser Kruel. Despite his protest, the event was moving forward so he sent out his righthand man to do his dirty work. Gin was delighted with the task. As fabulous as he looked, he was just as vicious. There was nothing Gin loved more than breaking wayward Darks who didn't appreciate the infinite wisdom of Kaiser Kruel.

Glamtastic Gin returns by request to rock fashions made for both guys and girls. The fun Madhatter hat with spider comes from Mitternacht outfit by the Avatar Bizarre. The jacket is Avatar Bizarre's Panzermensch. Gin is getting away with wearing the strappy pants for girls from Endorphin. And his boots are also for girls from the Little Bat's gacha Axi Boots. His Dracula half-rimmed glasses are by Eclectica. His fangs and fangs jewels are by [ni.Ju]. Gloves with materials by Fatewear. His favorite shirt is KC No.53 by Kyoko Couture, and skin Noctis by Tableau Vivant. His poor victim's style card is on the Dark Phantom blog post: The Crimson Ruler, but I can tell you her purse is Pipistrello by Bliensen + MaiTai with little bat charms on the string, and the pose I used for her comes the Gacha Pond Love Bites vampire poses by NanTra. (I won them all expect that elusive pose #2. *grumbles*) Now let's talk about this cool scenery! The lordly black Chtuluh chair is by bauwerk and comes with a collection of single poses. Behind the chair is a gigantic mesh black marble Oblodisk with red flowers. Love it! It comes with and without lighting,. To the side is the Cthulhu Urn by Nacht. For this picture, I used the Gentleman's Cane by Chaos, Panic and Disorder, but if you head over to the CPD booth at WGF you can pick up skull headed Ripper's Walking Stick.

On Him, Gin:
Hat: Avatar Bizarre Mitternacht Hat [mesh](World Goth Fair, Cursed)(450L)
Jacket: Avatar Bizarre Panzermensch [mesh](World Goth Fair, Cursed)(450L)
Shades: Eclectica Antique Glasses- half-rimmed [mesh](World Goth Fair, Cursed)(350L) 50% donation
Pants: Endorphin Gothic strapped pants [mesh](World Goth Fair, Port Seraphine)(325L) 50% donation
Boots: The Little Bat Axi Boot/Purple, gacha [mesh](World Goth Fair, Sium, Gacha Pond)(100L) 100% donation
Hair: Wasabi Pills Orion Mesh Hair - Whites Pack [mesh] (250L)
Gloves: Fatewear Dextor with materials [mesh](300L)
Undershirt, collar: Kyoko Couture KC No.53[OjiBlouse] (180L)
Piercings: [ni.Ju] Bitten Piercing (99L)
Tattoo lip: LE:MON bloody lips (1L)
Skin: Tableau Vivant Noctis skin - bald -Tone 01 (Boystown) (990L)

On Her, Lady Red:
For style card, see the Dark Phantom blog, The Crimson Ruler
Purse: Bliensen + MaiTai Pipistrello - Bag - Red/Silver [mesh](World Goth Fair, Cursed)(299L)
Pose: NanTra Love Bites 3 M, gacha (World Goth Fair, Sium, Gacha Pond)(50L) 100% donation

Settting:
Chair: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Chtuluh Armchair Black Leather [mesh](World Goth Fair, Cursed)(285L)
Statue: Refined Wild Memoria by Khyle Sion [mesh](World Goth Fair, Port Seraphine)(100L) 100% donation
Urns:  by Nacht Cthulhu Urn [mesh](World Goth Fair, Sium)(150L) 50% donation
Cane: Chaos, Panic, Disorder the Ripper's Walking Stick [mesh](World Goth Fair, Sium)(75L)

RMK Gothic Bunny Hunt: Off With Her Head!

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STORYLINE: A fall from such a height should have resulted in injuries, however Alice was unharmed. She fell on top of the March Hare who had been waiting for the White Rabbit. The March Hare grumbled insults at her she dare not repeat. He dusted himself off, then checked if his horn or fingers were broken.

The outfit for the March Hare is actually an outfit for the women with a nice mesh jacket and corset shirt, but I thought this menswear like outfit had so many nice elements, I could not resist flipping it for male by switching the jacket and shirt. Results I think are good, especially with the MnM rigged boots. Fun.

On Him, The March Hare:

Hat, pants, collar, tie, pocket watch, trumpet: Dreaming Maiden McTwisp (Alice in RMK Bunny Hunt #15)(free)

Shoes: [MnM] platform shoes *PS-001M (400L)

Jacket, Shirt: Fatewear Smith - Tundra (tinted) (750L)

Hair: LALA Moon Heinrich Ash Beige (free)

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STORYLINE: Card Soliders suddenly surrounded Alice. The Jack of Spades stepped forward and said, "Yes, she's the one I saw eating the Queen's tarts!" Alice was immediately arrested. Outraged, she blurted, "That's a lie! I saw you eating the tarts!" But it was no use pleading her innocence. The Card Soliders and Jack were all Spades. She was marched before the Queen of Hearts. To her horror, the queen appeared quite mad, "Off with her head!"

The Queen of Hearts was a lot of fun to put together. Outfit comes with Lolas Tango applier. Alice is wearing the kimono by Tomoto that has lots of cool details in the Alice in Wonderland theme. There is even an outer apron for this wonderful outfit, and a hairbow too. Oh, and something else kind of fun, The Ace Spades is known as the death card. This was lucky draw from the landing point. The outfit has a blue violet back, hood and stockings, and hair.

On the Ace of Spades:
Outfit: RokumeikaN Card Soldier (Ace of Spades, rare) [mesh] (Alice in RMK Bunny Hunt, Landing Gift) (free)

On Her, The Queen of Hearts:
Dress, stockings: Sakide Queen Outfit (Alice in RMK Bunny Hunt #24)(free)
Hair: Theater Chain +T*C+Hair*G01* Queen of heart (Alice in RMK Bunny Hunt #25)(free)
Blush, Lashes: ni.Ju Hime-yu paint lash (60L)
Necklace: LouLou&Co TEA TIME (200L)
Scepter: Tia Crown Jewels, scepter [mesh] (250L)
Shirt: Kyoko Couture KC No.53 [OjiBlouse] shirt (180L)
Lip: JM:Mai skin_dry lip dr (120L)
Shoes: Chandelle Shoe Cind - black [mesh] (130L)

On Her, Alice:
Kimono, shoes, socks: tomoto tomoto, alice [mesh] (Alice in RMK Bunny Hunt #19)(free)
Hair: Lo'Momo Matthiola with color change bow and 2 bang styles (120L)
Thanks for your help Fulli!

Dolls of Christmas: Japan

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Secondlife makes it possible meet and grow close to many people around the world, even those who dont speak the same language! With the help of translators and being able to "show" instead of "tell," it becomes possible to communicate in ways text based social networks can't. This Christmas I would like to celebrate the season by honoring my friends and their Christmas Traditions.

First up are the clever, ambitious, and talented folks from RMK Gothic who named their new Christmas Tailcoat after me. I feel humbled and amazed! They tell me many interesting things about Christmas in Japan. The biggest surprise is Kentucky Fried Chicken. They must make a reservation for their Christmas KFC chicken months in advance! It's just not Christmas in Japan without the Colonel.

メリークリスマス

On Him:
Avatar: [ESUGA] "TSG" Charming Vampire Boi BJD (1000L)
Outfit: +RokumeikaN+ Christmas Tailcoat Dev (RMK Gothic Frost Fair)(800L)
Hair: Ayashi Youya-black (200L)
Shoes: Lapointe & Bastchild Couture dress shoes Snakeskin 2 buckles (399L)
Prop: poche Merry Christmas, champagne (RMK Gothic Frost Fair)(free)

On Her:
Avatar: [ESUGA] "TSG" Rheia Evil Sister BJD Avatar (500L)
Dress: Kyoko Couture KC No.54 RMK limited dress (RMK Frost Fair)(50L)
Hair: Lo*momo +SD Lo*momo+" Muguet fat pack (400 L)
Shoes: G Field Bow Strap Shoes Kate red (180L)
Prop: poche Xmas Stollen (RMK Frost Fair)(free)
Pose: Theater Chain +T*C+Lucky bag (RMK Gothic Frost Fair)(250L)
Thanks for your help Fulli!