#drowsing duck

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Peppermint: Dreamy Duck

Awakened Suit: Dreamy Duck

You can find the original suit here.

[shiningdesignersreflections]

Peppermint: Drowsing Duck

Designer's Reflection: Drowsing Duck

Obtained: top-up for Guide to the Dreamscape event

Rarity: SR

Attribute: Pink/Sweet

Awakened Suit: Dreamy Duck

Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection

Chapter 1 - Hidden Curse

Chapter 2 - Ducky's Crisis

Chapter 3 - Baseline Crisis

Story - summarized

Peppermint's latest comic has exploded in popularity. Everyone loves "Duck Shadows in the Cold Night" so much, that a company reaches out to her asking to make a special line of mystery boxes based on the characters. Peppermint gets caught up in the toy craze, too, and she buys a bunch of boxes. Now, she has lots of duck figurines!

Except for the super rare Stealthy duck.

That's her favorite duck character, and Peppermint really wants to complete her collection. But the only way to get it is to buy more mystery boxes, and she also needs to save her money for writing and edits.

Her desire gets so big she starts dreaming of becoming the Stealthy duck, scheming and messing with the other ducks. When she wakes up, she searches on Moments for anyone selling the rare duck toy.

Someone actually got a hold of the Stealthy duck! But the price is ridiculously high. Peppermint looks up the page, and it turns out to be a scalper. As much as she wants the duck, she hates scammers more. So, she reports the scalper, deciding to wait until her next payday to get more mystery boxes.

Connections

-Peppermint's dream of becoming a light purple duck may be weird, but not as weird as the dreams in the Guide to the Dreamscape event. Thanks to magic dream catchers, everyone kept swapping dreams with someone else, so Helz was forced to cram for exams instead of Chi Xiaoyu, and Nikki was chasing BBQ instead of Momo.

-The first time we meet Peppermint, back in Sleepy Bunny, she had low self-esteem and barely left her home for anything, not even when her network connection failed. Then, she took a huge step in Pumpkin Latte when she decided to grab a coffee with an online friend (who turned out to be her editor). So, it's nice to see her have the confidence to stand up to a scammer so readily.

Fun Facts

-Dream catchers aren't Chinese in origin, but are from an indigenous group in North America called Ojibwe. They use dream catchers as protection for babies in their cribs, but have recently been used as symbols of hope and unity. You can learn more here and here.

-All of Peppermint's Reflections so far have the Pink/Sweet attribute.

You can find the Index here.

[shiningdesignersreflections]

Index: Peppermint - Drowsing Duck

Designer's Reflection: Drowsing Duck

Awakened Suit: Dreamy Duck

Rarity: SR

Attribute: Pink/Sweet

Set: Federal Style (Apple)

Archive: Daydreamer

~Image~

~Skills/Stats~

Call of Reflection: Surprise Moment

Increases Score by 20% of Styling Power; when used in the Shoes and Hosiery round, additionally increases Score by 12.5% of Styling Power.

"The moment you tear open the blind box is when the surprise bursts."

Skill Detail: Inspiration Moment (shoes)

Modeling Skill - Brisk Pace additionally increases Score by 5% of your Styling Power.

"Inspiration strikes unbidden. Even the rubber duckie is the protagonist of his own story."

Skill Detail: Duck Shadow Mystery (dress/top/bottom)

Modeling Skill - Stunning Aura additionally increases Score by 5% of your Styling Power.

"Shake the blind box, perhaps you can discern the trace of the Stealthy Duck."

~Profile~

Peppermint | 19 years old | Female

Height: 143cm | DoB: 6/28

The creator of the popular comic "Duck Shadows" is collecting the duck figurines from the series.

About Design

Peppermint yearns for the limited-edition little yellow duck.

What fantasies might dance within the little yellow duck's own reverie?

Perhaps a serene pond, basking in gentle sunlight, or vast wheat fields shimmering under the dawn's glow...

About "Duck Shadows"

Inspiration often arrives unannounced.

Who could have guessed that a humble rubber duck from a bath would emerge as a comic protagonist?

As those ducks clash amidst the bathtub's whirlpool, the turbulent waves churn.

Peppermint raises a splash before her, signaling the commencement of a fierce struggle.

About Mystery Boxes

The allure of mystery box art lies in its boundless potential.

With each unveiling, the thrill of encountering a surprise looms.

While the anticipation of an unexpected delight adds to the excitement, the repeated draw of the mystery box without securing the limited edition becomes an ordeal unto itself.

About the Stealthy Duck

Peppermint alone holds the knowledge that the Stealthy duck not only stands as a rare find in the mystery box collection, but also reigns as the ultimate boss in the comic's climax.

Across dimensions, the path to confront the boss proves arduous.

About Manuscript Fees

In the realm of dimension-hopping, manuscript fees serve as vital currency, facilitating energy boost and dimensional linkage.

Yet, warnings from Peppermint XIX have become frequent of late.

Excessive investment in duck mystery boxes has left Peppermint XIX's coffers depleted...

About Dreamcatcher

To meet the ducks in the dream realm, Peppermint has invested in a dreamcatcher.

Lately, though, the dimensional turbulence appears heightened.

Why does the dream dimension remain perilous despite the safeguard of a dreamcatcher?

True to Self

Peppermint has a strong fondness for the Stealthy duck, yet she ultimately exercises restraint.

After all, as a dimension traveler, she can't afford to lose herself in unfamiliar vortexes.

~Pieces~

Original Suit

Headwear: Duck Dream Whispers

Due to positive reception, Peppermint's publisher decided to release a few duck-themed mystery boxes.

Top: Pineapple Dance

"How do I get the Stealthy duck?" These days, Peppermint has been talking about this in her sleep.

Hairstyle: Golden Sweet Dream

The slight curl in the golden tail looks somewhat similar as the protagonist in Peppermint's new comic.

Bottom: Duck Searching

If you dress up like a duck, would there be a higher chance of getting the duck you want?

Hosiery: Striped Vortex

Three, two, one... Open! Ah, a duplicate again...?

Shoes: Swaying Search

Is it Peppermint who dreamed of becoming a duck, or the duck who dreamed of becoming Peppermint?

Handheld (both): Sweet Dream Pillow

It seems that you can smell the aroma of pineapple through the candy-shaped pillow.

Hair Ornament: Tropical Ramble

Then have a tropical sweet dream with the rubber yellow ducks that carries the breath of summer.

Awakened Suit

Headwear: Duck Shadow

In "Duck Shadows", there seems to be a duck hiding behind the scenes, masterminding the whole story.

Top: Cold Night's Promise

A mysterious invitation on a cold night gathers the ducks. There must be more to it.

Hairstyle: Rainbow Dream

The hidden version of the duck that Peppermint dreams of has gorgeous purple and pink feathers.

Bottom: Purple Feather

In the latest comic strip, the big bad evil duck left behind a pink-purple tail feather in the fight.

Hosiery: Maze Vortex

The ducks seem to be caught in a whirlpool full of tricks and conspiracies, where is the way out of this maze?

Shoes: Duck Stroll

What happens next in "Duck Shadows"? Peppermint hasn't had time to think. The Stealthy duck is all that matters.

Handheld (both): Candy Trap

The ducks and Peppermint seem to have fallen into a trap coated with a candy shell.

Hair Ornament: Mystic Dreamwalking

We must quickly find the way out of this dream, or else we'll fall into an immeasurable whirlpool.

~Audio~

Summon

"Dimensional travel is about to start. How about joining me to create our observation diary?"

Strawberry Delight

"Anything can be the key to unlocking an unknown dimension... This strawberry chocolate, for example."

Submission Day

"The tenth of each month is when the trials begin! Those who fail to submit their works on time will suffer stressful reminders from their impatient editors."

Land of Dream

"The dream has told me about our inevitable encounter."

Meet

"Are you an invader from another world?"

Awaken

"I hope to chronicle all dimensions with a paintbrush."

Skill Upgrade

"Dimension Travel Rule No. 1: Do not overlook any unusual detail."

Designer's Reflection Ascending 2

"Am I imagining it, or has the sky become a little clearer after I submitted the draft..."

3-Star Rank Up

"When one is busy drawing, the drink they have next to their hand on the desk becomes a huge hazard."

2-Star Rank Up

"As for the secret of the Nexus... You'll find out one day."

Designer's Reflection Ascending 1

"The dimensional adventure of Peppermint is not yet over. So there's no update today. I'm... her pet seal!"

Select

"Every trip outside my home is like an adventure in an open-world game. You gotta bring adequate equipment to be able to challenge a whole new map."

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Collector's Addiction

Peppermint's latest comic has become a huge hit, and now everyone wants special figurines of the characters. Even she gets caught up in the fan fervor. She wants to collect each of the special figurines... but Drowsing Duck shows her struggle to complete her collection while also trying to save money for her manuscript. Will she sell all her duplicates? Or are her characters just as precious to her in toy form as they are on the page?

Make sure to save enough money for two weeks from now, because we're going to Ruin Island. There's a club that has the hottest music, and if we're lucky, we get to catch up with the Envoy of... uh, I mean, the DJ.