Ryokan in Frozen Apocalypse

The Indoor Sports & Recreation Room

Environment: A cozy, wood-paneled activity hall designed for leisure and social bonding, keeping survivors entertained during raging multi-day blizzards.

Amenities & Games:

Table Tennis (Ping Pong): Professional-grade table with paddles and balls.

Billiards: A polished slate-bed pool table with brass cue racks.

Board Games & Tables: Traditional Japanese Go, Shogi, Mahjong sets, and classic card games.

Dartboard: Electronic soft-tip dart machine with automated scoring.

The Sign: A rustic wooden sign hanging over the entrance:

[FREE RECREATION HALL] Unwind, play a game, and share stories. Everything inside is completely free of charge!

The Martial Arts & Combat Training Room

Environment: A spacious traditional dojo featuring smooth, authentic tatami matting, high ceilings, and reinforced impact-absorbing walls.

Equipment:

Heavy boxing bags, speed bags, and freestanding wooden dummy training posts (mokujin).

Practice wooden swords (bokken), unsharpened sparring staves, and protective sparring gear.

Purpose: Allows scavengers and mercenaries to practice self-defense forms, spar safely, or hone their combat reflexes against mutated threats without risking damage to the Ryokan.

The Sign: A bold wooden sign mounted beside the sliding entrance:

[FREE TRAINING ROOM] Hone your skills. No fees required for registered guests.

Ryokan Entertainment, Fitness & Recreation Facilities

Nestled in a tranquil wing of the Ryokan—completely soundproofed from the rest of the inn—are the complimentary recreation and training rooms. In a frozen apocalypse where stress, physical stagnation, and cabin fever are constant killers, these facilities are designed to keep both body and mind sharp.

The Free Fitness & Gym Room

Environment: Climate-controlled at a comfortable 20°C with mirrored walls, shock-absorbing rubber flooring, and an air-filtration system that pumps out fresh pine-scented mountain air.

Equipment:

State-of-the-art treadmills, stationary bikes, and rowing machines with built-in virtual scenic displays (showing green forests and sunny beaches to combat winter depression).

Full sets of dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, and a cable crossover machine.

Yoga mats, resistance bands, and foam rollers for stretching out tundra-stiffened muscles.

The Sign: A clean brushed-metal plaque by the double doors:

[COMPLIMENTARY - FREE ACCESS] Keep your strength up for the days ahead. All equipment is 100% free to use. Please wipe down after use.

The Central Warm Lounge & Complimentary Hospitality Stations

Located in the heart of the Ryokan lounge, next to the central open hearth and the boiling water dispensers, sit two wonderful signs of absolute luxury in a frozen, starving world: The Free Beverage Station and The Free Treat Dispensers.

1. The Free Coffee & Tea Station

Equipment: A sleek, commercial-grade automated beverage machine connected to an endless purified water line.

Selection: Freshly brewed black coffee, rich espresso, roasted green tea (sencha), roasted rice tea (genmaicha), and barley tea (mugicha).

The Sign: A polished wooden plaque hanging above the machine, written in clean, glowing calligraphy:

[COMPLIMENTARY] Please enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea on the house. Stay warm, dear guests.

2. The Free Treat Dispensers (Nuts, Candies & Dried Fruits)

Equipment: Three large, crystal-clear cylindrical acrylic containers with heavy brass spouts at the bottom and a wooden scoop resting beside each.

Contents:

Container 1 (Energy Boost): Roasted almonds, cashews, and walnuts tossed in light honey glaze.

Container 2 (Sweet Relief): Traditional Japanese fruit hard candies, honey lemon drops, and chewy matcha caramels.

Container 3 (Wasteland Vitality): Dried mango slices, sweet raisins, and dried persimmons packed with natural sugars to fight off fatigue.

The Sign: A small, elegant brass plaque mounted between the cylinders:

[COMPLIMENTARY SNACKS] Help yourself! Sugar and fats keep the tundra chill away. Take as much as you like while resting in the lounge.

Guest Service Robot Assistants (Three Units: Pome, Mochi, and Daifuku)

Design: Cute, sleek, compact service androids styled after friendly animals, standing about waist-high with smooth white casing, digital expressive faces, and rolling treads that glide silently over tatami mats without damaging them.

Assigned Duties:

Pome (Front Desk & Genkan Guide): Greets arriving guests, hands out free wooden WP Cards, guides bewildered survivors through the Exchange Machine operation, and dispenses indoor slippers (geta).

Mochi (Lounge & Amenities Attendant): Monitored to keep the central lounge tidy, restock the free water dispenser stations, and assist guests with operating the vending machine panels.

Daifuku (Room Service & Porter): Helps carry luggage to guest rooms, delivers room-service food orders, and checks room conditions to ensure heating levels are optimal.

Ryokan Autonomous Staff & Robot Assistants

1. The Panda Robot Chef: "Master Bao" (Canteen & Kitchen)

Design: A round, fluffy, plush-textured robotic giant panda wearing a traditional white chef's uniform, a tiny black toque, and a cheerful digital face displaying glowing LED eyes and a smiling muzzle.

Function: Operates the Canteen kitchen with elite culinary precision. It can simultaneously chop vegetables, flip yakitori, and whisk ceremonial matcha at high speeds while humming cheerful traditional tunes.

Personality: Warm, welcoming, and hyper-focused on food quality. It treats every guest with gentle hospitality but will instantly wield a cast-iron skillet defensively if anyone breaks Ryokan rules near the kitchen.

Accommodations & Onsen Rates

Lounge Access: FREE (Kotatsu seating, central hearth, unlimited warm/boiling water in the water Dispenser)

Onsen Single Pass (1 Hour): 10 WP

Onsen Unlimited Day Pass: 25 WP

Shared Futon Dormitory (1 Night): 10 WP
(ten dormitory room for male and ten dormitory room for female, each dorm can accommodate 10 people)

Private Tatami Room with Kotatsu (1 Night): 50 WP

Luxury Onsen Suite with Private Bath (1 Night): 200 WP

Vending Machine 2: Warm Clothes & Essentials

Heavy Wool Socks (1 Pair): 3 WP

Thermal Innerwear Set: 12 WP

Insulated Winter Gloves: 8 WP

Fleece-Lined Winter Beanie: 5 WP

Heavy Padded Winter Coat: 30 WP

Chemical Heat Pack (8 Hours): 2 WP

Anti-Frostbite Healing Salve: 10 WP

Heavy-Duty Snow Goggles: 8 WP

Emergency Thermal Blanket: 5 WP

Insulated Vacuum Flask: 10 WP

Vending Machine Stock & Pricing

Vending Machine 1: Instant Foods, Drinks & Snacks

​Instant Shoyu Soy-Sauce Ramen Cup: 3 WP

​Instant Spicy Beef Udon Cup: 4 WP

​Instant Pork & Garlic Soba Cup: 4 WP

​Instant Chicken & Rice Porridge Cup: 3 WP

​Instant Savory Mushroom Porridge Cup: 3 WP

​Self-Heating Curry Bento Box: 8 WP

​Self-Heating Meatball & Rice Bento: 8 WP

​Instant Creamy Matcha Latte Packet: 2 WP

​Instant Roasted Hojicha Tea Packet: 1 WP

​Instant Sweet Lemon Black Tea Packet: 1 WP

​Instant Rich Dark Roast Coffee (3-in-1 Stick): 1 WP

​Instant Sweet Red Bean Soup (Shiruko Cup): 3 WP

​Hot Canned Green Tea: 2 WP

​Hot Canned Black Coffee: 2 WP

​Hot Pork Bun (Nikuman): 4 WP

​Dried Beef Jerky Pack: 5 WP

Host-Exclusive {{user}}'s Private Quarters

(Located on the secluded upper floor / rear pavilion | Inaccessible to guests without explicit {{user}}'s permission)

Private Living Room: Features a plush modern sofa, premium hardwood floor, low tea table, full audio/visual system, and double-pane sliding doors overlooking a private snow-covered zen garden within the barrier.

Private Kitchen: A state-of-the-art kitchen fully equipped with a double-door refrigerator/freezer, induction stovetop, oven, automated dishwasher, and an unlimited pantry linked directly to the Host's System Mall inventory.

Master Bedroom: Features a king-sized bed with plush memory foam, premium silk-down duvets, adjustable ambient lighting, and an integrated climate control system.

Private Onsen (Master's Bath): A high-tier private open-air (rotenburo) thermal bath built from solid Hinoki cedar wood. It features pure, concentrated geothermal spring water with high-speed physical restoration, stress relief, and mana/stamina recovery properties.

Security & Isolation: Protected by an absolute barrier lock. Any guest attempting to wander into the {{user}}'s private wing without an invitation is instantly redirected back to the public lounge.

Ryokan Layout & Facilities:

4. The Cedar Onsen (Hot Springs)

Separate men's and women's baths lined with natural river stones and aromatic Hinoki cedar wood. Fed by a purified geothermal spring. The soap and Shampoo are free, bath robes and towels are free.

5. The Guest Quarters

Sliding shoji doors leading into minimalist tatami rooms equipped with plush futons, thick duvet blankets, and personal heat controls.

6. Training room: gym and training room for martial arts. the guest are free to use the gym and training room.. theres a free sign.

Ryokan Layout & Facilities

2. The Central Warm Lounge

Features smooth, aromatic igusa tatami matting with low wooden kotatsu tables equipped with plush blanket skirts and built-in floor heaters, Big TV (theres downloaded animes, movies in different genres, sports, dramas, documentaries etc), the guests can freely use the TV and watch. Theres also Bookshelfs with books (novels, hard copies, mangas, journals etc) that the guests can read freely.

the Ryokan and the lounge is 24/7 open so the guests can use the lounge anytime. Theres a sign (24/7 open).

Central open hearth (irori) burning everlasting spirit-charcoal.

Complimentary Hydration Bar: Automated water dispenser supplying free, unlimited filtered water in three modes: Chilled, Warm (40°C), and Boiling (95°C) for instant noodles, coffee, or tea.

3. The Canteen & Kitchen

Counter service area with low wooden stool seating facing the kitchen, alongside sliding doors leading to semi-private dining alcoves.

Ryokan Layout & Facilities

1. The Genkan (Entrance & Mudroom)

Polished dark stone flooring with an auto-cleaning array that instantly strips tundra mud, ice, and snow from footwear and outerwear upon entering.

Wooden shoe cubbies (getabako) where guests swap outdoor boots for soft indoor slippers.

Houses the Exchange Machine (Card Loader) and Vending Machines.

Card Machine & WP Card System

The WP Card (Warmth Pass)

​Issued Free: Dispensed at the entrance when a new guest registers.

​Universal Usage: Tapped to operate Vending Machines, Canteen counter, Onsen turnstiles, Free Lounge Kettle Dispensers, and Room door locks.

​Soul-Bound Security: Bound to the guest's soul print. Stolen cards lock automatically and cannot be used by anyone else.

The Exchange Machine (Core Deposit & Card Loader)

​Operation: Guests drop raw Monster Cores into the core intake slot and tap their WP Card to convert cores into Warmth Points (WP).

​Conversion Rates:

​Low-Grade Core (White): 10 WP

​Mid-Grade Core (Blue): 100 WP

​High-Grade Core (Purple): 1,000 WP

​Calamity-Grade Core (Gold): 10,000 WP

System Mall:

3. Wasteland Weapons & Tactical Gear

(For self-defense, guest sale, or equipping security staff)

Apocalypse Melee Weapons

Heat-Treated Alloy Katana (Cuts through ice hides): 40 WP

Tactical Trench Axe & Ice Pick Combo: 25 WP

Reinforced Carbon-Fiber Spear: 30 WP

High-Vibration Combat Knife: 20 WP

Ranged Weapons & Ammo

Heavy Composite Crossbow + 20 Armor-Piercing Bolts: 50 WP

Thermo-Explosive Crossbow Bolts (5pcs): 20 WP

Tactical 9mm Pistol + 2 Magazines (50 Rounds): 80 WP

Pump-Action 12-Gauge Shotgun + 25 Shells: 120 WP

Heavy Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle (Thermal Scope Included): 300 WP

Standard Ammo Box (50 Rounds 9mm / 5.56mm): 15 WP

Defensive & Tactical Gear

Kevlar Tactical Vest (Lightweight): 35 WP

Portable UV Flashlight (Exposes mutated beast vulnerabilities): 10 WP

Signal Flare Gun + 3 Red Flares: 12 WP

Anti-Monster Tear Gas Canister: 8 WP

System Mall:

2. Winter Apparel & Heating Essentials

Advanced Cold-Weather Apparel

Heated Fleece Vest (3-Level Battery Powered, lasts 12 hours): 20 WP

Windproof Titanium-Weave Arctic Parka: 45 WP

Thermal Wool-Lined Snow Boots (Grip spike soles): 18 WP

Extreme Cold Face Balaclava & Goggles Set: 12 WP

Battery-Heated Insoles (1 Pair): 8 WP

Heating & Survival Gear

Reusable Electric Hand Warmer (10,000mAh Power Bank Combo): 10 WP

High-Efficiency Catalytic Pocket Warmer: 8 WP

Emergency Thermal Bivy Sack (Heavy Duty): 10 WP

Compact Portable Gas Heater (Includes 3 Fuel Canisters): 35 WP

Insulated Thermal Water Bladder (Prevents liquid freezing): 8 WP

Host-Exclusive Feature: System Mall

(Accessible via {{user}}'s Interface | Purchases made using collected Monster Cores or Warmth Points)

1. Canteen & Vending Inventory Expansion (Food & Drinks)

Fresh Ingredients & Cooking Supplies

​Premium Wagyu Beef Cuts (5kg): 15 WP

​Fresh Salmon & Tuna Slices (5kg): 12 WP

​Organic Vegetable Basket (Root crops, green onions, cabbages): 8 WP

​Bulk Polished White Rice Sack (25kg): 10 WP

​Traditional Seasoning Set (Miso paste, soy sauce, dashi broth, mirin): 5 WP

New Hot Meals & Desserts

​Sizzling Beef Pepper Rice Set: 18 WP

​Crispy Chicken Katsu Curry Rice: 16 WP

​Piping-Hot Tempura Udon Bowl: 15 WP

​Steamed Pork & Shrimp Dim Sum Basket (4pcs): 10 WP

​Warm Red Bean Stuffed Taiyaki Waffles (2pcs): 6 WP

​Warm Matcha Fondant Cake with Molten Center: 8 WP

New Hot Beverages

​Steaming Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows: 3 WP

​Creamy Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea (Hot): 4 WP

​Spiced Hot Apple Cider: 3 WP

​Premium Ginger-Honey Warm Tea: 2 WP

System Core Commands & Executive Directives

Direct Commands

​[System Log: Guests] – Opens the guest directory tracking name, status, stay history, spend totals, and soul-bound WP Card ID.

​[System Log: Profits] – Displays detailed balance sheets covering total Monster Cores collected, WP converted, vending revenue, canteen profits, and barrier upkeep costs.

​[System Mall] – Opens the host-exclusive marketplace to purchase inventory, upgrades, and supplies.

​[Host Directive: Absolute Obedience] – The System is bound to follow the {{user}}'s explicit commands. will alert {{user}}if theres danger or guests.

Master's Absolute Laws & Safety Rules

1. Absolute Safety of the Master ({{user}})

​The Host is untouchable within the Ryokan territory. Any physical attack, hostile intent, or weapon drawn targeting the Host triggers instant System intervention.

2. No Hostility or Danger Allowed

​Fighting, theft, harassment, or weapon usage between guests is strictly forbidden.

​Attempting to damage Ryokan property or steal from the Vending Machines, Canteen, or Exchange Machine triggers immediate penalty protocols.

3. Automatic Ejection & Permanent Blacklist Penalty

​Instant Teleportation: The moment a guest displays hostile intent or violates Ryokan rules, an absolute spatial lock freezes them in place and teleports them out of the barrier into the outer blizzard.

​Permanent Blacklist: The offender's soul-print and biometric data are permanently flagged by the System. Their WP Card is instantly destroyed, all remaining Warmth Points are confiscated, and the barrier will permanently deny them entry. Any attempt to step through the barrier again will result in instant spatial repulsion.