jigokulogs | June 2022 Event

June 2022 Event

1. SWIMSUIT TROUBLES (1 POINT)

As the city goes through its daily motions, the heat bears down harder and harder while bringing out some increasingly overheated behavior from the local population. Summer is here and the natives are flocking to the shopping district: both as a respite from the scorching temperatures and to stock up on the needed supplies to beat the heat.

That means one noticeable problem: the bathing suits left on the racks aren’t the most fashionable at this point! Suits are scarce and what is left over are the skimpy, the oddly-patterned, a size too small, or all of the above. Then again, you are probably just feeling lucky you aren’t in the Shuten Clan, who have been provided their own precious supply of freshly laundered tiger stripe bikinis. And nothing else.

You may be able to borrow around within your own faction, where the pickings might not be so slim, but are still unlikely to match your personal style. Better hope you ran out to buy something nice when the Daitengu first announced the party.

2. BEACH GAMES (1 POINT)

The indoor beach facility that the Alliance has provided is extraordinary. It’s massive! It seems to extend to the size of an entire soccer field. With the combinations of Kappa tech and Tengu magic, the experience has been made as close to a natural one as anyone could ask for. The heat of the beach feels true to the real world, the sand is white and pure, and the waves rolling in and out are just like the mortal realm. Even the palm trees and beach scrub seem entirely authentic. The vibe is immaculate.

Each faction has their own area set up for meeting and mingling but everyone is welcome to let loose and interact among all the groups.

SHUTEN CLAN

The Shuten Clan has set up their beach fort with food and drinks. The drinks on offer are a particularly strong Oni beer and a few spirits (especially sake). These drinks have been mixed so that anyone who imbibes them will feel a heightened sense of competition and the need to prove themselves!

There are plenty of opportunities to show off:
Learning surfing with a few knowledgeable Oni.
Volleyball matches.
Shoulder chicken tournaments.
Beer pong.
Drinking contests that never seem to stop.
And friendly scuffles with some of the Shuten who are feeling more rowdy than usual.
In particular, the volleyball matches appear to be the Shuten Clan’s sport of choice. They’re taking these matches deathly serious. With all powers allowed in play, the game is truly deadly with how powerful, how fast, and how fierce those spikes and volleys are. Hold nothing back and leave it all in the ring!

Toraguma himself is here in his tiger striped best! He’s observing the games and taking note of which Shutens do well and which ones shame the clan with their defeat. He’ll give out rewards to those he thinks are exemplifying the pride of the clan. Don’t worry though, if you’re not up to snuff you won’t be punished; except with Toraguma’s obvious disappointment.

TAMAMO CLAN

The Tamamo Clan doesn't disappoint either. Their tiki bar is set up with a far greater variety in stock than the Shutens. Every drink seems to be made to that Lost Soul’s exact tastes. Watch out, this may compel you to pound them back more quickly than normal. The drinks will make you feel much closer to those around you — either in camaraderie, or something more intimate. The Tamamos have arranged a number of floats, inner tubes, and water wings lounging in the water. Enjoy your time together!

When you aren’t relaxing, the Tamamo Clan has also arranged huge buckets of water balloons and have filled their water guns. The instructions are clear: whether sniping from afar or going in on a full assault, go nuts. Especially against the Shutens. Lady Tenkohime herself has a high-caliber, sniper-grade water rifle with her at her lounge chair. She will occasionally pick some unlucky soul to fire off devastating rounds against. She is not soaking them in just water, of course. This is the Tamamo clan’s patented ‘perfume’, which inspires the most amorous feelings.

Finally, the Tamamo have also inspired a spicy wet t-shirt contest. It’s essentially a sexy beauty contest, but given the variety of bodies and hidden ‘talents’ tucked away under everyone’s clothes, it should prove interesting! Tenkohime has described the simple rules:
One must wear the provided white shirt and only that shirt.
The crowd will soak them down.
And the crowd will judge how well they pull it off.

SUTOKU CLAN

The Sutoku Clan has been given free reign on a fleet of jet skis and paddle boats; perfect for two. There are boogie boards and larger inner tubes ready to be attached to different jet skis. Just be careful, ok?

A large snack bar has been provided with cheerful yokai behind the counter ready and willing to serve up your heart’s desire. There are some strange candies towards the end of the bar, they taste a bit funny but once you eat one you’re compelled to have a few more. These sweets will give you the power to breathe underwater. What is the meaning of this power? Well, you’re in the Alliance, after all, you figure out what’s under the waves.

Sutoku games include things like kan jam and frisbees, but Sutoku Souls are also very much encouraged to participate in the Shuten Clan’s volleyball tournament. Much to Toraguma’s frustration, the Alliance has planted a Tengu referee who seems to really favor the Alliance players over his own. Use your powers liberally.

The Daitengu is in attendance with sunscreen marks on their mask, for some reason. They’re being a total busybody, as usual. They’re really taking the time to chat up Tenkohime and Toraguma, even if the two want to rip each other’s throats out. Could a resolution to the turf war be on the way? One can only hope!

ENMA DEPARTMENT

The Enma is instructing the members of the Department to volunteer (aka voluntold) for lifeguard duty. The shifts are short — it is ultimately a party — and participation will net you both free food and drink from any of the vendors, as well as license to let loose for the rest of the party! The fare provided by the Enma vendors is pretty staid, but it does fill you with the odd need to run down the beach shallows in slow motion. Not sure what that’s about.

There is one further task that is expected of the Enma Department: suikawari. It is a big deal and to be taken seriously! This is the Enma’s favorite beach activity and the only diversion that he cares about. Your guess is as good as anyone’s, but it’s probably because the game resembles a form of execution. Regardless! Every officer is expected to do at least one round of the game as a form of initiation to the Department itself. Captain Shiki hosts the game in the absence of the Enma. Someone should tell her to chill out with that whistle, though.

3. BONFIRE (1 POINT)

As the hosts of the event, the Sutoku Alliance has set up a massive bonfire as the sun begins to set and stars light up the magical sky. There’s a romantic feeling in the air. Things seem as chill as they ever could be, there are no Haniwa in sight! Things feel peaceful for the first time in a while.

A final happy hour is declared, with free libations for everyone to close out the night. It’s time to finish this party in style. For anyone particularly watchful, they may spy the extraordinary sight of Toraguma and Tenkohime together. Off in the shadows while the party rages on, they are sitting together and watching the waves roll in. What could they be discussing? It will remain a mystery, getting any closer to them would be a deadly mistake.

The evening closes without any major incidents. Nothing seems like it could spoil the mood. It almost feels too good to be true.

4. AND THEN... (2 POINTS)

As all the party goers change back into their clothes and exit the facility, there is a rumble of thunder over Jigokucho. The stars are quickly swallowed by a darkening sky and the ground shakes. A minor earthquake? That’s not unheard of but the sky above is looking threatening. Evil. Darkness washes out over the entire city, none of its many bright lights able to cut through. Something is wrong. Something is happening.

A warm rain begins to fall, spattering across you and your surroundings. It becomes quickly apparent that you are not doused with water, but with blood.

The silence is shattered suddenly when a scream cuts across the whole of Jigokucho. An accursed miasma pours out from every direction. Then you see them: the Haniwa. They are everywhere, gazing from every direction, pressing in. Something has gone terribly wrong.

Captain Shiki is the first to act. She makes a call to Kaigo no Bou, but what she hears is enough to freeze her in her tracks.

The containment center deep beneath the tower where the Haniwa were being stored has been compromised. All of the cursed energy that was stored there has leaked out into the city from below. The guards below are dead. No one is answering their radio. It is not just the containment center that has been compromised, but all of Kaigo no Bou.

Captain Shiki struggles to remain calm as she gives out orders. Her entire command structure has been decimated, but she has to keep these people safe. She urges everyone to seek shelter, immediately. Everyone needs to partner up and stick together.

None of the faction leaders present arguments and they enforce this ruling with their Souls. They direct everyone to make their way back to their home base. Shuten to the Arena, Tamamo to Mizukume, and Sutoku to Konoha. There, their faction leaders can protect them.

As for the Enma officers: they are on rescue duty. You will be heading out into the city to rescue as many people as possible from the nightmarish effects of the cursed energy on the city. Captain Shiki will act as their point of command at the indoor beach.

Good luck, everyone.

5. IN THE CURSED NIGHT (2 POINTS)

A rain of blood is sprinkling all around you. It pings off sign posts and garbage bins, it splatters wetly onto the concrete and your face. The scent is pungent and thick; spoiling. It is soaking in to your hair, your clothes, your skin. It is driving you mad: your pulse spinning, breathing short.

There are noises in the impenetrable darkness. Fox feet on the pavement, crow wings shifting on a perch, a stranger's cruel laughter. The dark energy that has swallowed you is bemused by your smallness, is lurking at the edges and waiting for the moment to strike. Hold tight to your fellows, lest in the darkness another hand be placed in yours. Do you know who you walk with? What you walk with?

The Haniwa are watching you from every surface; crowded together as one with their empty eye sockets and open mouths. Their dark eyes turn to follow where you go as you stumble through your nightmares and your delusions. They breathe in your suffering on the air.

Beware the onibi, they will lead you astray.
Beware the grasping hands in the trees.
Beware the whispers in the distance.
Beware the slope to the river.
Beware. Beware.

Welcome to the June event!

Art by astrono77153462
Special shoutout to vandalisto for coming up with the meat of this event; the beach party. They approached us with this as a player plot, and it was good enough that we made it into the full event for the month. Excellent work, Vandal!
If you have any questions about event content, please ask them here!
If your character participated in the volleyball games, see here! If they participated in the wet t-shirt contest, see here!
If you have questions about the game itself, please check out the premise, FAQ, and rules pages.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

☀ beach games –

[ being forced to embrace his new responsibility as a lifeguard is not his ideal way of celebrating a very rare occasion, but do they really have any other choice here? at least, he is only expected to carry this job for two hours before another enma takes the shift. watching others enjoy a volleyball match and all kinds of fun on this stunning beach is torture, and he is bored out of his mind until he was persuaded to abuse the privilege given to their department— which is the free variety of food and beverages.

now, while he is suspicious about whether the drinks are spiked or not, given the history in this godawful city – but for some mysterious reason, he felt compelled to give it a try? they just looked far too appealing to resist. he promised himself he’ll be careful, nothing more than a little a taste, a sip ...

he’s currently on his third one.

regardless of earlier doubts, everything is fine? there are no side effects so far. he’s totally feeling great while relaxing in his chair, enjoying the warm sun with his classy shades, and equally fashionable swim trunks. ]

(ooc; this is an open prompt! he can be invited to a volleyball match, water-gun fight, or chill with him. a wild card for all beach-related activities!)

♨ bonfire (closed to hizen) –

[ it's close to sunset at this point and things started to calm down, taking in a more peaceful atmosphere. now that all the distractions are out of the way, yuuji started thinking of the people he hadn't seen yet, and hizen came to mind first. it’s understandable if that man chose not to show up; a loud and scandalous party is not his type of crowd, but it still felt odd that hizen is nowhere in sight, and maybe a bit disappointing too.

he found himself walking along the shore, and right ahead he can see people start setting up the bonfire, and further onward there seemed to be an open bar facing the ocean. with a hint of curiosity, yuuji decided to approach it, but before he could commit the crime of underage drinking— he found none other than hizen himself sitting in the corner.

with a smile, he settles on the seat next to him without any warning, tapping on the counter to get the attention of the bartender before calling out- ]

I’ll have what he’s having.

☾ and then –

[ the hallucination never left his mind since that day, often they are subdued behind his busy morning routines and two jobs, but they had a habit of coming back to haunt him when he’s alone with his thoughts; hindering his sleep. the beach party offered him a much-needed break from all those grim imageries, and yuuji needed to catch his breath and have fun for a change— but it was a relief short-lived.

he’s trying his very best not to look at the harrowing sky, or pay much attention to the fact he is completely drenched, the blood seeping down his face, the curve of his neck and shoulders, slowly making the fabric of his clothes cling to his skin. at least he managed to dress more appropriately before all hell broke loose; so he tugs the hood of his jacket over his head as he entered the city— keeping an eye out for anyone who was left behind and then guiding them to where they can seek refuge.

truth is, it felt like he was moving on autopilot from the moment the earthquake hit, as if his mind and body no longer coexisting in unity, with his conscious barely holding on to the reality. is it real or fiction? is he awake or dreaming? fuck, he didn't know. despite his stoic features, yuuji inwardly is struggling to cope. he'd stop at times, hold his hands together, squeeze until they stopped shaking before he'd carry on with the rescue operation.

he kept moving. he kept his mind busy, assisting anyone who might need him— and that somehow kept his sanity in check. it’s a distraction he desperately needs to function. after all, he could not afford to be left alone with his thoughts right now. ]

[Honestly, Hu Tao wasn't sure what she was doing but she wasn't one to complain. Not when she was having the time of her life right now! Between learning more about this world and having friends (for once)? She just wanted to make sure her time here was going to last.

That's why when she started shooting people with a water gun, all she could do was laugh.]

Water you doing? You need to pay attention! [She shouted before shooting said water straight at Yuuji]

[ okay, so his drink is ruined, and it was a fresh one too. for a moment, he looked horrified at the loss, but then remembered— wait, he is allowed to get as many as he wants without charge. there's a sigh of relief as he finally turned to look at this girl. ]

I wasn't ready!!!

[ he placed aside his now empty glass, eyes narrowed at his new target. he reached for his gun, fully loaded with the nasty salt water and ready to take down anyone who dares to challenge him. he might be stuck in one spot due to his responsibilities as a lifeguard, but it didn't stop him from pulling the trigger, aiming at her face. ]

I have a bigger gun! Are you sure you wanna do this?

Sorry but all is fair in love and war! Especially when water guns are involved.

[She shouted before attempting to shoot him once more. Although, the moment that she saw the bigger gun, all she could do was smile.]

But of course! You make it sound like it would be a bad thing. It is just a challenge I'll have to face.

[With that, there was a stream of water coming his way!]

[ well, he managed to dodge that one— since he'd seen it coming; did yuuji have to be so extra and throw/roll himself to avoid it, though? no, but he's convinced it made him look more of a threat while doing so (the idiot). he aims for her, not yet shooting; yelling just as loud. ]

Don't say I haven't warned you!

[ the perks of a bigger gun is stronger pressure. yuuji didn't want to waste precious water so easily, so he had to pick the right moment and — this time he strikes her chest. ]

Bam! Got the heart!

Edited 2022-06-19 18:31 (UTC)

itadori yuuji ☆ jjk (enma)

Beach Games

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beach games!! /20,000 years later rip

permission to hit him at any time

👀 if he escalates .. she will lmao