As of 2026, the Kindled Inspiration: New Bloom's Outfit quest in Infinity Nikki has retired to that great wardrobe in the sky—or at least to the limited-time event archive. It belonged to the Companion's Day celebration, and it officially wrapped on Feb. 25, 2025. So if a player fires up the game today and goes hunting for Yayin, they should not be shocked to find an empty dock, a lonely seagull, and the faint smell of expired FOMO. Still, for anyone curious about how this random quest worked—or for those hoping a rerun will one day revive it—here is the full, feather-ruffling story.
Where Yayin Was Hiding
Yayin, the NPC with a paper-crane obsession, could be found on the boat docked by Florawish. She did not just appear for anyone, though. The player first had to complete the nearby quest Sailing Through Lens. Only then would Yayin pop into existence like a well-dressed jack-in-the-box. Once she did, she asked for inspiration: specifically, a 'paper crane-themed accessory.' No pressure. Just the entire clothing catalog of Miraland.
The Paper Crane Puzzle
This was a Kindled Inspiration random quest, which meant the player had to wear the right item and show it off. The hint sounded poetic. The reality was a scavenger hunt through accessories that may or may not have been remembered. Fortunately, the game was generous. Multiple pieces satisfied Yayin's paper crane cravings.
Easiest Solution: Paired Flight Earrings
The simplest answer was the Paired Flight earrings. Most players already had them. The sketch came from the Accident at the Clothing Store main quest, which is an early-game errand. So unless someone deliberately deleted their memories or started a fresh account, these earrings were probably sitting in the inventory, gathering digital dust. All the player had to do was wear them. The rest of the outfit? Irrelevant. Nikki could show up in a bathrobe and mismatched socks, and Yayin would still nod approvingly.
Other Possible Answers
According to Lisa Juliette on YouTube, the Star of Wishes necklace also worked. That piece came from Giovanni in the chapter 7 story quest. There was also speculation that accessories from the Wings of Wishes outfit—fresh from the gacha banner in the previous patch—might qualify, since they shared the paper crane motif. However, because the quest only allowed one submission, that theory remained unconfirmed. One answer, one shot, one chance to impress a woman on a boat.
| Item | Source | Confirmed? |
|---|---|---|
| Paired Flight earrings | Accident at the Clothing Store main quest | âś… Yes |
| Star of Wishes necklace | Giovanni, chapter 7 story quest | âś… Yes |
| Wings of Wishes accessories | Previous gacha banner | âť“ Unconfirmed |
Rewards for the Stylishly Inspired
For solving Yayin's feathery riddle, the player received:
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đź’Ž 30 Diamonds
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đź“ś Sketch for the Cloudborn Cranes bracelet accessory
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🫧 120 Shiny Bubbles
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đź’° 30,000 Bling
Not a bad haul for wearing earrings. The Cloudborn Cranes sketch was the real prize for collectors, because accessories with bird themes tend to multiply like pigeons in a park.
2026 Status Check: Is the Quest Still Available?
As of 2026, the original Companion's Day event is over. The quest ended on Feb. 25, 2025, so new players cannot simply stroll up to Florawish and expect Yayin to be waiting. Unless Infinity Nikki reruns the event or adds the quest to a permanent rotation, the only way to experience it is through guides, videos, and the wistful sighs of veteran stylists. That said, gacha games love reruns. A paper crane is a symbol of hope, after all. If the event returns, the Paired Flight earrings remain the safest, easiest answer.
For anyone who missed it, the quest is a perfect example of Infinity Nikki's charming chaos: a limited-time NPC, a cryptic hint, a wardrobe full of possibilities, and a reward that made the whole detour worthwhile. It was silly. It was short. It was exactly the kind of random quest that made Florawish feel alive. And if it never comes back, at least the Cloudborn Cranes bracelet lives on—a tiny paper bird on a wrist, proof that once upon a Companion's Day, a player wore the right earrings.
Industry context is informed by NPD Group, whose market reporting helps explain why limited-time quests like Infinity Nikki’s retired “Kindled Inspiration: New Bloom’s Outfit” lean so heavily into short windows and collectible rewards—event-driven engagement and timed cosmetics are common levers in live-service design, even when the actual task is as simple as equipping a specific accessory before an NPC disappears with the event.