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)

 

Origami: The Ghosts of August

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STORYLINE: Like a firefly flickering in the still night air, The Wasp waited to sting. The sacred jars connecting the worlds of the living and the dead had been unsealed. Unholy specters were invading the Temple of Magnolia Mound. Like a flash of lightning, he struck, his enchanted blade dispatching the ghosts back to the netherworld.

One of the best events of the year, Origami RIN-NE is not to be missed! The Origami shopping event of traditional Japanese items has teamed up with the talented folks behind last year's horror adventure, Kagami. The sims are decorated full of spooky cool ambience and jumpscares. As you investigate the disappearance of a young girl, you will travel throughout a town being overrun by spirits. The story is based on the Yamata no Orochi myth. Be sure to look for the gold coins as you explore, they give fabulous prizes! (TIP: As you get near a coin you need, it will turn the RIN-NE red on your hud. Pretty cool trick!) For more details on the event go to here: Origami Event: RIN-NE, for intructions on how to play, go here: Origami RIN-NE: Help Page The last day is August 25. Thank you all who put so much love, detail, and creativity in this event. I love it! Well done!

Pictured above is the new Electric-rain hair by A&Y Cyberbunker. It took many snapshots to catch it in a full streak of glowly wonderfulness, but I think you get the idea. It's flickers and lights up. The hair comes with a hud to change the hair texture and color of the glow. It comes in male and female. From Origami is the AIR Shana blindfold. It's non-rigged mesh you can adjust to fit your face, and comes in black, red, purple, and blue. Also by Air is the wonderful hunt prize Magnolia anthers. By c*C*c is the LIN White yukata with a black and white chrysanthemum pattern. Over the top is the Fringed Knitted Cape Ombre by C L A Vv. (The kimono doesn't fit perfectly under the shawl, only in poses with the arms close to the body, but it looks very cool together!) By Souzou Eien are the Draconian Wings on sale at We <3 Role Play. They can be resized up and down and come with a hud to change the texture colors. From Classically Kinky is the Chained Collar by Souzou Eien. They also have a hud to change the colors, and are resizable. My katana by Remarkable Oblivion was a limited release, no longer available. Skin by Kooqla, and pose by momomuller / 3M.

On Him:

Hair: A&Y CyberBunker Electric-rain hair - Male - pink [mesh](290L, fatpack 1450L))

Blindfold: Air Blind Shana-oh black [mesh](Origami)(100L)

Horns: Air Magnoli Head Accessory ORIGAMI_dark red [mesh](Origami)(hunt prize, free)
Kimono, obi: c*C*c Yukata_LIN_White_2015 [mesh](Origami)

Wings: Souzou Eien Draconian Wings [mesh](We <3 RolePlay)(200L)
Collar: Souzou Eien Chained Collar [mesh](Classically Kinky)

Shawl: C L A Vv Fringed Knitted Cape Ombre [mesh](180L)

Weapon: Remarkable Oblivion Osafune Katana [mesh](no longer available)

Skin: Kooqla Knight of Rose - silver (990L)

Pose: momomuller / 3M standing_M_004_3 (40L)

Location:

Origami Event - skeleton

Frost Fair RMK Gothic

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As the planet warms slowly year after year, Jack Frost is under a lot of pressure. When asked to stretch his icy claw and freeze the Thames once more, he agrees in an unusually warm gesture of goodwill. What could cause this sudden Christmas spirit in his frigid heart?

RMK Gothic celebrates the holiday season by bringing back a piece of history. During the Little Ice Age of the 17th century and 18th century, the Thames River froze in the heart of London. People took advantage of this usual event and created a shopping festival on the river called the Frost Fair. At the RMK Gothic Frost Fair, you can buy many new and limited edition products as well as score some nice freebies. Participating Stores are:

+Lo*momo+, : c.A. :: chocolate atelier, World's End Garden, ***Ambrosia***, +:+WTG+:+, Wretched Dollies, HPMD, SAKIDE, Down Down Down, FROZEN NIGHT, Bubblez Design, Dark Midday Designs, poche, [ni.ju], :::Dimbula Rose:::, Air, +SC+SugarCoat, +:::+Natural+:::+, :NuDoLu:, Fairy Tail, SOUP, La Petite fleur, Kyoko Couture, +RokumeikaN+, +Theater Chain+ 

On Jack Frost:
Blindfold: AIR Air_Blind11_Turquoise1_TM Gacha (RMK Gothic Frost Fair)(40L)
Hair: SadisticHacker *SH* Kiyohime Hair white (edited)(250L)
Skin, Tattoo: Flamboyant Alien Femboy - Deltyn (edited)(past Femboy Hunt)(2L)
Eye shadow, Lip gloss: cheLLe Frosty Winter (100L)
Claws: [ni.Ju] Tintable White Claws (RMK Gothic Frost Fair)(150L)
Outfit: +RokumeikaN+ +RMK*Tailcoat *+White (800L)
Icicle Crown: Hippo Snow Queen (100L)
Ears: De La Soul DLS - Glaive Collection - Ears (350L)
Boots: lassitude & ennui Suede mesh boots - M - white  [mesh](280L)
Prop: Siss Truss FrostMage Staff (edited)(85L)
Special Effect 1:  store c*C*c Free Gift c*C*c::WhiteBleath (RMK Gothic Frost Fair)(free)
Special Effect 2:  Curious Kitties *C:K* Gothic Snowflake Particles (free)

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The Ghost of Christmas Past sprinkles her magic on Jack and brings back warm memories of Christmas in Victorian England.

On the Ghost of Christmas Past:
Hair: Wasabi Pills Sachiko Mesh Hair - Reds Pack  [mesh](250L)
Dress: +RokumeikaN+ +RMK*Doll of Christmas*+ (RMK Gothic Frost Fair)(400L)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui Wanderlust boots - oxblood  [mesh](280L)
Skin: JM:Mai JM:Mai skin_dev doll (950L)
Eyes: Poetic Colors Pearl Clear Pond (subscription gift) [mesh](free)
Eye Alpha: VerseEye - Aria - Fat Pack - 20 Colors [mesh] (free)
Advent: Trompe Loeil Advent Bow, Sleigh, Lantern, Giftbox (edited) [mesh] (The Arcade event)(25L)
Furniture: Snowbound Gothic Gaslight Chaise (edited)(75L) Rugs (edited)(5L)
Toys: Alicia Stella Design Christmas Toys (free)
Tree: Boudoir Deluxe Victorian Christmas Tree (250L)
Pose: Adorkable Poses Gacha Gifts 6 (edited)(The Arcade event)(25L)
Cabin: Frozen Night FN*winter house 2 (300L)

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The Winter Duo agree to team up and revive the Frost Fair tradition!

On the Ghost of Christmas Past:

Prop: Poche xmas caffe latte snow (RMK Gothic Frost Fair)(50L)

Nommie: DownDownDown DDD_Dec.S_Cake (RMK Gothic Frost Fair)(14L)
Pose: Theater Chain USAMEN Dittos 3 from the Lucky Bag (RMK Gothic Frost Fair)(250L)

On Jack Frost:

Pose: Theater Chain Cake M from the Lucky Bag (RMK Gothic Frost Fair)(250L)
Freebies pictured from Poche, c*C*c, and La Petite fleur

Location:

RMK Gothic Frost Fair
Thanks for your help Fulli!