Dreamy Jess

| DCIG Fact of the Day #17 ft. @PoodleOwl |
          
          Since Fukuro is inspired by Cikap-kamuy in Ainu folklore, Poodle came up with the idea of integrating it into the game, and you know what? It makes a lot of sense!
          
          "There was a time when the Climbing Mountains weren't really doing that well. A famine had struck the land and creatures were starving. Fukuro couldn't understand that despite all of his efforts the weight of the situation remained the same. Finally, he decides to ask the heavens about what's going on but since he cannot leave the island for the sake of the Championships, (a second on the Astral Realm is many days or some time-flow difference like that) he decides to appoint a messenger for his task.
          
          He first hired a Crow to listen to his message, but since Fukuro's message was so long, he fell asleep on the third day, to which Fukuro furiously killed him. He got a Mountain Jay next, but the same thing happened on the fourth day and he got killed as well. At last, a Dipper Bird was appointed and he faithfully listened to the kami for six whole days and brought back the message that the gods were angry that the creatures were not respecting the natural resources the kamis had bestowed on them. Fukuro and the mountaineers realized the error and sought a non - violent solution to their problem. The famine ceased, much to everyone's relief.
          
          After the Dipper Bird's death, a shrine that was dedicated to him was established in a carefully hidden mountain top. Today, dozens of climbers come there as a way to show thanks to the bird who faithfully did his duty and saved them from certain death.
          
          And since dipper birds typically live in upstream river areas, the shrine on top of the hot springs where the second level of Mountain Climbing takes place could be the very one!

There's something about Vietnam's post-war culture that I will never find not funny, if not a little bit ironic.
          
          The 20th-century wars have left A LOT of bombs in our country, and while most people would stay as far away from them as possible, our ancestors have somehow decided that bombs meant metal scraps - and metal scraps meant money. Hence, bomb-sawing has become something like an iconic post-war image.
          
          Like, seriously - they fk SAT on the bomb and dismantled it WITH A SAW?!

I often take a veeeery long time for a new chapter nowadays, and schoolwork is only part of the reason. I'm currently working on about 5-ish works (?). I have a very bad habit of coming up with the plot as I write, so the story might be inconsistent, and to prevent that, I have to spend a lot of time rereading and editing (all on my own) before publishing something. And I'm writing for at least 4 fandoms (MCA/Doodles, R1999, BBB, SSMY, etc).
          
          That is to say, if I spend too long without a new chapter for the book you're following, please bear with me! I already have the direction planned, I just haven't found the right words to put together!

Ever since I came up with the name Maneki "Lucky" Sachihashi, I kept thinking of her as both "Lucky" and "Sacchan"... She almost feels like my oc at this point...

| Google Doodle Concepts #10 (w/ @PoodleOwl) |
          "Google Doodle: Celebrating Philippine Flowers!"
          _Part 6: Conclusion
          
          After completing Day 5, Lily and Rosalyn (Rosie) are seen standing proudly, looking at their transformed shop with tapestries on the wall, rows of thriving flowers, and vibrant pots ready for arrangement. The window shows the sight of a rising sun. Then, the bell chimed above the door, and a pair of new customers entered: Fluffy the Cat, accompanied by a goat (named Hayami).
          
          The customers are astonished by the beautiful shop, and the four chat happily. Then the view zooms into the window when Lily and Rosie pop in the frame and say (in a bubble): "If you show true love and devotion towards your passion, you'll often be astonished by the end result!"
          
          Finally, the scene fades into an end window featuring Rosie and Lily giving Fluffy and Hayami a flower pot, all of them smiling on a warm background. If you type the search icon, you will be lead to the Google page with a readymade "Philippine flowers" written on the search bar.
          
          Also, check out Poodle's fic to see what happens in this ending exchange: https://www.wattpad.com/1448879752-some-dcig-stuff-to-keep-tha-fandom-alive-lily-and/page/7

| Google Doodle Concepts #9 (w/ @PoodleOwl) |
          "Google Doodle: Celebrating Philippine Flowers!"
          _Part 5: Extra
          
          One of the levels will feature Froggy. Here's his order:
          "Hey, I need some fragrant flowers for my garden..." to which the correct answer is Kalachuchi. This flower's flashcard contains the following information:
          "Kalachuchi is a very popular ornamental flower in Philippines, which comes in a wide range of colors including red, pink, orange, and white. This flower is fragrant enough to fill an entire garden and can also be used as herbal medicine."
          
          Additionally, in Day 4 and 5, there will be orders which require the player to pick more than one flower. Some examples being "Santan + Ylang-ylang" for a love confession or "Gumamela + Sunflower" for a congratulatory party.

Having even as few as three viewers makes my day. Like, just imagine it: you want to yap about something cool and fk THREE people are willing to listen to you.
          
          That is to say, I'm grateful that there are so many people supporting me on both Wattpad and AO3. I can never get tired of saying this.

| Google Doodle Concepts #8 (w/ @PoodleOwl) |
          "Google Doodle: Celebrating Philippine Flowers!"
          _Part 4: Levels
          
          In this Doodle, the player has to help Lily and Rosie make sales and fix the shop over the course of 5 days. Each "day" is considered a level and consists of several "orders", ranging from 2 to 4. To complete a "day", the player needs to complete those orders right.
          
          After you finish all of them, the screen will then say "Day 1 complete!", then there will be a short animation of Lily having a cup of tea and Rosalyn lazing around in her office chair before the screen changes to a different view labeled "Garden" featuring the flowers you have learned about and a window with an afternoon view. You can view the flashcards again by clicking on the corresponding flower. Then there will be a button below that says "Proceed!" This will repeat until Day 5.
          
          Starting from Day 2, there will be a small button in the corner that says "Garden", where you can review your flowers in the middle of a "day". This time, the window view will be a bright morning.

| Google Doodle Concepts #6 (w/ @PoodleOwl) |
          "Google Doodle: Celebrating Philippine Flowers!"
          _Part 3: Level 1
          
          In the first round, the shop received a tamaraw as a customer.
          
          "Good morning.
          "I want something nice to gift my wife with because today is our first anniversary. Can you recommend anything?"
          
          The two options for the player to choose are: "Ylang-ylang - love, sensuality, new beginnings" or "Gumamela - love, glory, a perfect woman".
          
          The correct answer is the Gumamela.
          
          If the player chooses Ylang-ylang, an "X" will flash across the screen and there will be a small animation of Lily smacking Rosie across the head. The flashcard that pops up with the following information:
          "In the language of flowers, Ylang-ylang symbolizes eternal love, sensuality, joy, and new beginnings, hence it is often used in bridal bouquets to bless the couple with a harmonious and joyous married life."
          
          If the player chooses Gumamela, a bouquet of Gumamela will pop up on the screen along with a flashcard:
          "Gumamela is, in fact, the local name for hibiscus. Red gumamela represents a perfect woman, love, the beauty of fame, and personal glory. This flower is often used as bouquets and decorations at weddings, decorations for a home's facade, and an ingredient for children's bubble-making."
          
          After this round, there will be a short animation of Rosie and Lily watering the plants as they start to blossom.

| Google Doodle Concepts #6 (w/ @PoodleOwl) |
          "Google Doodle: Celebrating Philippine Flowers!"
          _Part 2: Gameplay tutorial
          
          "Let's make this place beautiful again!" say Rosie/Rosalyn and Lily in unison, with Rosie holding a pot of Sampaguita and Lily fixing her glasses.
          
          There is a short animation of them setting up the pots and watering the flowers before a first customer (a deer) enters the shop. A dialogue appears:
          
          "Hello. My friend just lost an important competition in her career and is very sad about it. What should I give to console her?"
          
          There are two options laid out for the player with their respective meanings listed beneath:
          "Waling-waling - independence, persistence, and aspiration" or "Ylang-ylang - love, sensuality, and beauty".
          
          The player is instructed to choose the Waling-waling. Once you follow, a pot of Waling-waling will pop up on the screen along with a flashcard: "Waling-waling, crowned "Queen of Philippine Orchids", symbolizes independence, persistence, and aspiration. However, it is now critically endangered."
          
          After successfully selling the flower, there will be a short animation of Rosie and Lily cleaning up the floor, then the game officially begins.