Alice Nine: SHINING SIGNING EVENT

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 So, I'm gonna skip to the part when the event started. Since you don't really need to know what happened earlier. (I woke up, got dressed, blah blah) But I guess it is good to know that I was wearing Nao's FC shirt to this event, because I had a problem with another shirt, so I was left with Tsuyoshi. Not that I'm complaining but I had another outfit in mind. But the Tsuyoshi shirt does  have a part in my story Okay, now for the good parts. I met up with Ashleigh(Pandomi) and our Japanese friend, and we made it to the event building and go in line for the first hour. Shou and Saga. All three of us got into Shou's line first, because I wasn't too sure what I wanted Saga to sign yet, so I was holding back a bit. Waiting in line, and getting our personal items ready, so we can give them to the staff, tell the staff where we want the members to sign, and just make our way through the line quickly. Won't lie, Shou's line was massive compared to Saga's, which barely had any people in it. [ ugggh, I so regret not going to meet Saga during the first hour] I had my kanji textbook out, which the staff was worried that I was studying and not paying attention to the event. Or so Ashleigh thought.


It's upside down and not on the page I told the staff where I wanted it.

 

So, Shou signed my Kanji Textbook. What happened between the line and after the signing? Well, this is what happened, and I'm now cringing at the moment and how awkward it was. It wasn't my fault, or I don't think it was. We all know that Shou has been practicing and studying English. Me being American, what a great opportunity to help him practice. Since last year at the SHADOWPLAY poster event he tried practicing with me, but I just completely wasn't prepared or ready, let alone told he was going to speak English. So, I walked in seeing Staff fuss over the textbook [ I didn't know why, but later I figure it out] and Shou is starting to sign. "Hello", I said expecting him to look up and just smile and try responding in simple English. Yeah, that didn't happen. Shou froze and stared at my book like a deer caught in the headlights look. "ugh,....konnichiwa" as he started handing my book back to me. Wow. Just wow. Okay, so I switched over to Japanese. But let me comment here. I seriously thought I broke him. Who knew a simple English greeting would break the "Prince Charming" of Alice Nine. And for that, I'm sorry. But, if there is a next time that I get to meet him, and I speak Japanese and he speaks English I am going to get frustrated. I'll just tell him. "NO! NO! NIHONGO DE!" (Speak in Japanese)

Some of you are probably sitting at your computers going, "Awe, poor Shou-kun, he's so cute", or thinking, "awe, I want him to get a little flustered when I speak English to him". As someone who deals with this a lot, trust me, it gets old very very very quickly! >.<

After the moment of awkwardness, I told him "I like the new single, and I love Kurayami", which he then started smiling in relief that I may be speaking Japanese to him, but he was smiling and he said thank you. "Kurayami!" and gave me a thumbs up. I gave him a thumbs up back, and walked out. I am sorry, he may be "Prince Charming", but he is awkward as fuuuuuucccck  >.<

The next person for me was, *drum roll* NAO-CHAN!!! So, this wasn't actually my own personal item, but I asked Ashleigh if it was okay that I helped her get a CD signed for her. She allowed me, and so I was getting a CD jacket signed. As the two of us got in line, and Ashleigh's Japanese friend went off to meet with another friend, we both waited in Nao's line. I was more nervous meeting Shou, than I was for Nao. And the whole time I was trying to keep calm and breath, and tying to figure out what to say. Ashleigh, and many of my friend's advice was, "tell him you love him." And every time they told me that, I would cringe on the inside at how stupid that sounded. To me in English, the "L" word isn't something you say simply to the person you like or admire, right? I know to Nao, he doesn't care, but to me I do, and trust me, this didn't quite work out the way I thought. Ashleigh went first, saying she'll tell him that I'm coming in after her. I saw her saying it, but she added more than she told me. "She's your number 1 fan, and she's coming after me." Nao smiled and looked at Ashleigh and whispered, "待ちます" (I'll be waiting).

So, I handed the CD jacket to the staff and waited my turn. I watched Ashleigh and Nao talk actually, they made me wait inside the cubical area, which is kind of weird since I thought we were meant to allow fans some privacy to the member. And as soon as it was my turn, I said hello in Japanese, and he said hello back in Japanese and asked me where I wanted him to sign it. Seriously, I had nothing to say, I drew a blank of what to say, I wanted to say I like the new single, and I believe I actually did say that, since he said thank you in Japanese. But, then I took a gulp and said, "I love You", at that moment I cringed inside and seriously wanted slap myself for saying that.

[Why would you say that? What is going through your head? Just why?]

Nao's answer to my "confession" was, "サンキュー"(slang and informal way of saying, Thanks) without even looking up. Which trust me, did exactly what I wanted to do to myself, and slap my face.

It's whatever, and I'm trying really hard not to over think it. So, I'll move on. After he was done signing he looked up finally and with both hands handed the jacket back, and smiled his cute smile, and started talking about the new album. He said that there will be something really exciting coming out with the album, so please look forward to it." Just so happy and over joyed that he was looking at me, I smiled stupidly and nodded my head, and responded back saying, "yes, I can't wait." Which he then said thanks and waved me good bye.

 I walked out and was about to run to catch up with Ashleigh so I could tell her what happened, but I was just smiling like a girl in love. xD I'm so helpless.

And the while I got in line to meet Hiroto next, I just couldn't stop smiling. No, I didn't cry and I personally don't think I will, because I'm too happy to cry. It's like my heart has been released from a cage, and I'm allowed freedom finally. I have met him once, and I have no regrets, except for the love confession bit. It was a long wait to meet Hiroto, so Ashleigh and I spent the whole time talk and making our ways through the line. Ashleigh went first, and she was getting her トレカalbum(trading card album) signed, and it's mostly of Hiroto. I understand how she was nervous showing him that, because she has a lot of his cards, as for me, I have a small collection compared to hers, but I still have a few cards of Nao, and it's still growing. He was really happy to look through it, and in fact most of the members took their time to look through the personal items that fans brought in.

Again, I was waiting near by, and was able to watch Hiroto look through my friend's album and it was really cute to see him be in awe over it. He looked through each page and made comments on certain cards that he noticed. So I was getting my one and only red electric Squire Fender guitar signed by Hiroto and Tora. And what does Hiroto have in his lap, his own guitar xD hahaha I thought it was weird, and Ashleigh was like, "But he doesn't feel comfortable without a guitar with him." Okay, I did question it, but we'll move forward. I still found it weird. So, I told the staff where I want it signed, on the white pick guard, and please be careful with handling it. The staff asked me something, and I just told them, just be careful but it's okay. The Staff placed my guitar gently in front of Hiroto and he was just in awe.

"Oh!" He reacted and his eyes looked like they lit up with excitement. I was so happy to see him smile and get excited from seeing a guitar. He asked me where I wanted it signed. "ここに” ("Here" *pointed to the white part*) "白？"( "the white?" *Hiroto pointed at my guitar*) I nodded my head and asked him please do. He smiled and was still in awe with my guitar, and he was starting to ask me questions that flew over my head and I tried my best to keep up. This is what I expected him to do. I expected him to sign it, and then hand it back to me. Nope. He took his own guitar off his lap, and my thinking was maybe he doesn't want them to hit each other. He handed his guitar over, which a staff member took hold of his newer white guitar, and he picked up my red guitar and started playing.

Me: "あれ？" ("huh?" *standing in shock and actually getting a little possessive of my guitar*) And I was thinking, "No! It's not in tune!", but I was in too much shock to tell him that. He continued to play with my guitar and even started stroking it. o.0

"いいですか？" ("is it okay?" *Hiroto nods his head*) "本当？" ("Really?" )
 Hiroto: ”いいよ” ("it's fine" Hiroto started strumming and picking at my guitar again) He really liked my guitar, and was so happy to sign it. Again he asked me a question that I couldn't get, and I answered, "ちょっと..."(depending on how you read the moment, it can mean a little, or "sort of...no") which made Hiroto and all the staff laugh. Which, I have to say, I'm okay with looking stupid at that moment, as long as it got me out of there. But, I did want to stand and keep talking to him, and engage in conversation over my guitar, but I knew there was a lot of fans waiting. But Hiroto didn't care, he gave every single fan more than plenty of time to talk. So, not only did I get Hiroto to sign my guitar, but he played my guitar too. But then again, it's like giving a chocoholic chocolate. Duh they're gonna love it. xD

 Next was Tora. And after making my way through the line, Ashleigh went first, and I was after her. I handed my guitar over, and the staff started complimenting my guitar. "it's really pretty", I was like okay thanks, but I want him to sign here. The staff understood and handing it over and placed in front of Tora. I shit you not, Tora was just as excited to get my guitar as Hiroto was. "Wow, what a nice guitar!" He was seriously checking out my guitar.

 [^////^ I feel like maybe I was pimping off my guitar to these guys. ]

 And was just looking it over, and noticed how clean it was, and how nice it looked, or where he was going to sign. He didn't know that it was my guitar yet, but I could tell he wanted my guitar. He seriously wanted to meet the person who owned this guitar. Much to his amusement, amazement, or disappointment, I walk up to him and say "こんにちは" (Hello). He looked at me with a smile and said hi back.

[that's a first for me, he always says, いつもありがとう(thanks always) as a greeting. I really should know better next time. I was getting guitarists to sign my guitar, but didn't think they would start drooling over it.]

 Besides, what my mom told me when she gave me this guitar that a Squire is the perfect beginners level electric guitar, what is so damn special about this guitar? It's known as a low quality guitar. I don't get it.

[ It's not that great of guitar let me just put it that way ]

 Anyway, Tora looked at me like, "please explain your guitar to me." Me? Yeah, totally didn't want to tell him because I knew I didn't have much time. I'll try next time, but there were a lot of fans outside. So, he asked me where I wanted him to sign it, and I pointed to the corner [ please look at Picture for reference*] and said, "here". He pointed too, and I said, "yes please." He then responded with, "オッケー" (cute way for Japanese kids to say, "okay") and started signing. I then started telling him that I like the new single, which he stopped looked at me and with a smug smile and said "ありがとう" ("thanks"), and looked down to finish signing. After he was done, I hurried to tell him that I look forward to the upcoming lives. He then said, "では待った"("until then I'll be waiting"), and we both waved bye.

 [xD Just a thought, maybe he was trying to pick me up and be like, "I like you, let's date!" I'm kidding, but it's rare for Tora to treat non-Tora fans fondly. I don't know, the truth was that Tora was in a really good mood that day, so let's take that as the reason he was being nice to me ^.~b JOKES! I LIKE JOKES PLEASE DON'T KILL ME]

 Nao: Part 2 This was going to be my second time meeting Nao, and have him sign something for me.



[ Hopefully all Tora fans will know that I like Nao, and will not make a move on your boy >.< I promise]

 I stood in line, and despite Nao's line being short, it took a long time to get through, because the members were giving everyone plenty of time, except for Shou. Sadly, he had too many fans, that they were pushed through. And as I got to the front of the line, I showed the staff my トレカアルバム(Trading Card Album), and pointed to where I wanted it signed. The woman understood and handed it over to another staff woman. I was nervous, of course! >.< Afraid what he would think of my small collection. I watched Nao talk to a girl who asked him to sign his name in "romanji" (ex. Nao) and then to do his regular signature. He was happy to please her, and grant her wish. He was so cute and attractive, I seriously have no idea how I was able to survive the next 30-60 seconds with him, but I did. I feel like it was longer than that, but still not long enough. He waved the girl good bye, and the staff gave him my album, and he picked up and was like, "oh! Wow, so cool."(in Japanese). He was flipping through the first page and that's when I walked up to him. "ただいま" (I'm back). He looked up at me, and was shocked even more.

"おお、二回帰りました" (You're coming back for a second time) and like a kid he looked down at my album and back up at me, and smiled.

"すごい、すごい！”　
"GOOD!" Yeah, he broke out his Engrish, and started saying, "Good", "wondafaru". And he was pretty pleased with it. I seriously couldn't answer I was laughing too much. He was just so cute and too much.

[Pause* by this time, I got a little hot, so I unzipped my hooded jacket, which does show off my Tsuyoshi Tee]

 He looked through it, and was just so amazed, and I said, "seriously, I like you." in Japanese. He may or may not have caught that, since it did softly say it and was cut off a bit, but it's fine. I seriously don't care. He kept looking through all my trading cards and stickers of Tsuyoshi, he even flipped very quickly through Tora's page. I did gasp when that happened, but he then closed it back to the front page, and got ready to sign it. He asked me where to sign it, and I said there, on the inside front cover. And I was about to say something else, but he kept telling me over and over again, "GOOD", "VERY GOOD" xD hahaha And when he was done signing, he stopped and had this look of, "I thought I saw something", and went back to look at the page with my three Tora cards. He looked at them, and then back at me. I then, over dramatically like the drama queen I am, stepped back and covered my eyes and yelled out. "ああ、だめですね！恥ずかしい！" (Aa!, not good. This is embarrassing!") Which, I could hear him say,

"いや、いいよ!"( "No, it's fine.").

 I started laughing smiling and he smiled back at me and gave me this really kind and gentle look. He looked happy to see me again, and then he saw me off, buy waving bye, and I did the same. I personally feel like that was a lot better than the first time. Even though I did break out my over dramatic acting skills, but it was a lot more fun than the first time. I have no idea what his expression was when I covered my eyes, but I'm sure he was amused, that I just started doing that. I am now laughing at my stupidity. Wow. hahaha

 Last, but not least, Saga. Saga was the last, and definitely the quickest. I had him sign my guitar. It took a long time for him to come out for the last hour run through, and I was being pushed out. He was tired and I could tell he was still doing his best. I feel bad that I waited so long to meet him, and so I told him, I like the new single and I am going to the all Girls live. He said thank you, and told me, "待っている"("I'm waiting") and I was pushed out and my guitar was shoved into my hands. And that was it.

  The end. It was a lot of fun, and trust me, I may have made it more interesting for Nao and Hiroto xD hahahaha I do want to meet Nao again. But if this would be my last chance and time to meet him, I have no regrets. xD hahaha not even my oscar winning performance. Gee, I'm so weird. Even Ashleigh mentioned that. "He's probably really happy to have really interesting fans." And that's putting it lightly. Okay, I've written a lot, and I have homework. I hope you liked my re-telling/ report on the event.

-Nihongochick2

On the Eve of War: Alice Nine's Valentine Day Live (Before Supernova was released)

Do I go to a lot of lives?

Yes, and yet, it's not enough.

 I really deeply wish I can go to the All Girls Live in April. I would love to celebrate my B-Day with the Alice Men. I don't care if Nao throws his drum stick at me or not, or doesn't even see me. I just want to go and enjoy the day with them.
I want to see them and want them as my B-day gift. <3 ( Just like last year)

But I guess I'm asking for too much, since they were my Valentine this year. I didn't give any chocolates, since a certain someone keeps telling me that I'm not allowed to. >.>

Not mentioning any names, but yeah. The live was great! Not only did they perform all the new songs, except for Shooting Star, they also played old songs too.

 Jewels was one of them, and I was really happy that I stood on Tora's side this time. I usually stood on Hiroto's side because of Ashleigh. However, since I was kind of on my own, I decided to stand on Tora and Saga's side since I have been wanting to watch Tora and Saga. They were amazing. Tora is so easy to get a reaction from. xD

If you smile, he smiles and laughs and starts getting excited, which means he runs around in circles on his side of the stage and head bangs like crazy. It's great! Maybe he's only like that on his side, because he knows his fans are on that side. The new album is a mix of dubstep and techno which I really don't like when it's mixed with rock, but Alice Nine pulled it off. ^^ I think when The Gazette did that, it came off too much. I don't know, I don't like metal and techno mixed together. It's like mixing too much of a good thing into a bad. xP

 I really liked one song, but I don't remember it's name :( So, I have to wait until the album comes out to find it again. And that's it. ^^ I know I didn't go into detail, but there wasn't anything new except for the songs, and for me to talk about songs I've only heard once, is hard to explain. just wait for the new album, I believe it will be really good, and everyone will love it!

-Nihongochick2

Alice Nine's Christmas Live: 2013-25-12

So, I don't have too many photo's to show or prove of my lovely night I spent with Ashleigh. But, you have to trust me, that the Christmas live was an awesome way to spend the holiday season. Since I thought, and knew, I was going to be doing nothing on Christmas this year away from my Family. I wanted to do something, and I wanted to go to. I'm horrible at memorizing set list order, so please bare with me.

 They had the same set list for Heaven's Door tour. (Probably the boys are too tired, from recording and making music, to try and mix it up every single live) With the exception of one or two songs, being different from the set list before.

Heart of Gold

Rumwolf Give me a second to talk about Rumwolf, because that song left an impression on me. I've always hear it on my iPhone, but to hear it live is totally different. It wasn't until the chorus, that I finally realized that it was Rumwolf. The intro was fun to watch, especially Tora. He just threw his whole body into the intro, and banging his head and then looking up at the crowd on his side, and just looked like he was having so much fun. It was amazing, and I don't really think I'll forget how Tora just put everything into performing this live. He's always given 100%, but this time, he was putting 150% Everyone was performing amazingly this time. They seemed really happy excited to perform in front of everyone. During one of the songs, Saga was moving up to the front and Tora was stepping back. Both obviously wasn't too aware of how close they were. So, they obviously bumped into each other. They both looked at each other, and just laughed it off, and even turned their guitars into guns and started shooting at each other (oh boys~). Hiroto has a somewhat new habit? During the fist pumping of some songs, he likes to bounce his leg, and that leg can go up and up. He's made out of rubber or something. Shou of course, was doing great with performing and singing all these great songs. They did perform a few more songs from GEMINI, but I am terribly sorry to forget one of the songs.

 Next was 閃光 Always a good song to get your blood pumping, and your fist while screaming, "Hey" or "What" at the stage. My personal favorite, or one of my new favorite song from this year was SHADOWPLAY I adore and despise this song. I love it,  but when it comes to singing it at Karaoke, I just get my tongue twisted into a knot. But that's why I'm learning Japanese, so I am can understand Anime without the subs, read the original manga, and sing Alice Nine songs. Shadowplay has this part, where Shou ends the section before a moment break with instruments. 伝えたいんだ, which is one, out of three that I've been working on nailing. I would think that would be the easier part, but rapping in himitsu is easier than trying to say those three phrases in Shadowplay. I ramble though, and what I want to say is that I fucking nailed it during the live. I take pride that I can sing a good handful of songs at these lives.

 KING&QUEEN Another song from the album, GEMINI, and it was a lot of fun. I remember the interviews, that were translated into English by the lovely alicerainbows, about this song. How they wanted Tora to write a dance metal song. And it is a song that you can dance to, and just pump your fist like their is no tomorrow. It was amazing. The members this time were performing like normal, and I have noticed that some songs, that they haven't played in a while, they tend to stay in one spot and focus on playing the song, because it's been awhile for them to play it without making mistakes. Everyone stars yelling "COME ON COME ON COME ON!" and pulling their towels off from around their necks to start waving it around like crazy. Shou pulled out his towel, and keeps the fans screaming the phrase, "COME ON!" until it was time to start AFFECTION I love this song live. It's so much fun, and it gives me a chance to swing a towel around in the air. How often do you get to do that, without being judged by a random family member that catches you doing it? Not very often enough.

Scarlet Scarlet is a song that a lot of fans still don't know how to react or move to. Me, being American and growing up with a lot of modern western dances, I just let my hips and body move with the song. I noticed that my friend Ashleigh was doing the same. There is no right or wrong. I mean, Saga and Hiroto head bang to this song, and the fans don't. So, it's one of those songs that allows freedom to move the way you wish. I move my hips and bounce my head with the bass and drums. However, I am guessing that the Japanese fans don't want to do that, so they all were just standing and watching the members perform. I love this song, and I can't help but just move to it. It is a very sexy song, and I just get excited when I hear it. (Yes, I totally just wrote, excited)

 虹の雪 Ugh, so this can be described with one feature. Tears. I can't help but be touched by this song. It takes a lot for me to cry, and trust me, I was too happy to be at this live to just start crying. I, however, have been dealing with a shit year, and this song and Waterfall has been helping me feel better. Listening to Shou sing this song is great, and they did great lighting effects. The lights faded from purple and blue to just blue, and at the climax, a bright white light was shined on Shou and only Shou. It was very beautiful how it was all set up.

 birth in the death Hello World I must talk about this song. Saga changed some of the words to the poem at the very end, and started talking about Alice Nine, and spoke about the 9th and 10th Anniversary. He said that all of us, the fans included, will go on for 10, 20, 30, even 40 years as a band, and will continue on. I was the only one screaming and getting excited by Saga's words. He just made me so happy that they plan on being grandpas, and still be in Alice Nine. Alice in Nursing Home! xD joke, I'm kidding. But, Alice Nine has taken me without me knowing, for 5 years. This is my 5th Anniversary as an Alice Nine fan, and I can't believe how long I have been in love with these men and their art. I owe them so much, because they have helped me so much these past 5 years, and continue to help me to this very day.

  Daybreak 

Le Grand Bleu 

開戦前夜 Let me comment. This new song live, is just *keyboard smash* amazing, and even my other friend, who has been a fan for as long as Alice Nine has been a band, said she likes where Alice Nine is going and loves all the new songs. I liked this song when I first heard it one NicoNico, but Exist has grown on me more now.

The Arc G3

-MC- (This MC was nice, but I have to say the MC in Osaka was funnier) All the members came out. Shou was saying that the manager bought them Santa hats, but they were too small, so Shou gave them away to random lucky fans, who were in the front, because the hats were light weight and didn't fly very far when thrown. Shou gave the last hat to Hiroto, since he has a great arm in throwing stuff, and asked him to do it. Hiroto rolled it up, but of course used it to collect Shou's sweat, and then threw it pretty far. Made it to the far second and third row. Shou started talking about Chirstmas, and they all started singing "Silent Night" in Japanese. Ashleigh and I didn't know the Japanese lyrics, so we sang it in English. xD After that, they performed Merry Christmas to U, and Ashleigh was in tears. I let her explain her feeling on this song, and for me, it made me feel at home. This song didn't make me miss my family, or my Mom. This song made me feel like my mom is still here with me, and I could feel the love. It's cheesy and catchy and reminds me a Hallmark's Christmas chick-flick xD After they performed the song, Shou started talking about Christmas and the song. This time around, Shou and Saga kept talking, to the point that Tora and Hiroto just sat down. I couldn't help but notice Tora though. He is so used to talking, that he looked bored and excluded from the MC, since it was really a few minutes before they got to him. I believe someone has already translated the MC, so I won't repeat.

  Exist 

華 

すべてへ

 And that was the whole live. After the live, there were announcements, and we all know. New single: SHINING New Album: Supernova Alice Nine is keeping up with the beautiful fantasy of stars and the galaxy. Wouldn't be surprised if their new look is them dressed as Aliens xD (Which Tora made a comment about that during one of the MC's. He called Hiroto green or something, saying his skin was green and he was a 宇宙人 [うちゅうじん] (Space Alien) but I don't know if that completely connected. )

 One last thing. Shou stopped in between songs, and stared at Ashleigh, myself, and another group of foreigners in the crowd. There was a girl from Spain, two kids from Finland or Norway(I am so sorry, I don't remember and I couldn't hear it when they told me :( please forgive me) and he was looking at all of us, and was telling us that he was happy that we were there with them. He was thanking us for being their fans, and Alice Nine is happy to have fans all over the world.

One day, Alice Nine will have a world tour. This is something that I hope happens. I understand that all of you can't travel to Japan, and the frustration of being stuck and reading live reports like mine, is the only thing you guys have. I am sorry that my reports aren't so great, but I do my best to share my stories, and hope that you guys feel like you are included with my adventures.

I want all ALICE NINE FANS to have the chance to see them live, and to experience how much fun their lives are. I have been to a few concerts in my time( a short time, but I have been to a few) and Alice Nine is the most entertaining and the most fun I've been to so far. <3

 And that's it! That is my live report. :) Hope you enjoyed it. Let's go forward my fellow Number Sixes! Let's be Number Six for 20, 30, 40 years!!!!

-Nihongochick2

Alice Nine Halloween Live: 2013-10-19

Okay, as promised, I am writing a report on Alice Nine's Halloween Live.  Not meaning to sound rude or harsh, but if I'm sharing my things, I expect people to respect me and my stuff. I'm trying to do something nice, please be nice back. So, I ask that if you are going to re-post this live report, PLEASE CREDIT ME!!! Okay, now that that is out of the way, let's start with the live report. So my day started early, around 6-ish. Got up, did my hair and make up, and went to my Japanese Art history class field trip.(School first, play later) A little after 12, I got on a train(5 min ride away from Shibuya, where the live was taking place). A lot of things worked in my favor today. Met up with Ashleigh and another friend, Chi-yow, and walked over to the live venue. We got there a little late, since there was a good long line already forming.

 

There were only 4 items made for this live, but we soon found out that they were still selling old goods from previous lives. So, god damn, that ruins your "Goods" list. Well, I stuck to mine, and got three Halloween goods and two Anniversary packs.

 








The mug was the "trading" item. You bought mugs to try and get the tiny sticker that was inside. So, some girls walked away with three or four mugs. I only got two, one for me, and one for Alison as a late B-day gift. I was lucky to get Tsuyoshi in my mug. So, I didn't need to trade, but girls, and maybe a few guys, were walking around trying to trade stickers. It wasn't as crazy as the anniversary live, but it was fun. (Ashleigh was Alice in wonderland, and Alison wore a gothic outfit to fit with the Halloween theme) Okay, now that we bought goods, waited for more friends to show up. We stood in the windy cold, and decided to eat dinner. While we were doing that, I was talking to a friend and what the set list would be like. I told her it's a Halloween live, it should have dark and heavy songs. For example; Yami ni chiru sakura, or scarlet, or G3 and so on. She agreed, and was getting excited from my thoughts and us looking through Alice Nine's whole discography. We got back to the theater, and more people showed up in costume. I didn't dress up because I've been too busy to worry about a costume, but I did my best to have Halloween themed items.

 

 The live started after 7:30(that is common. Alice Nine is never on time)

The lights dimmed, and some background music started playing. The curtains opened up, revealing the stage and all the instruments on display. Fans started clapping and cheering for the members to come out. First was Nao, and his costume was made of random stuff from a Halloween store. He had back and orange cat ears, and a black tale. He wore a plaid skirt(?) with knee high shorts, along with purple and black striped tights. He was very cute, since he was also waving around a light up pumpkin wand, and wearing his very popular pumpkin glasses. His costume screamed, "Nao-shi!".

 Then Saga came out, everyone cheered, and I'll be honest, I didn't even see who it was, until he went to take his place near the bass. Then I realized, "Saga". He wore the classic Joker outfit, but he called himself, "Bakatono". Tora came out next, and all I could see was his right side of the face, which was skeleton make up. If you have ever seen Hocus Pocus and remember the guy who was singing at the Halloween party, that was half of Tora's face. And he wore a twin tail black coat, very similar to Sebastian from Black Butler. Next was Hiroto, he came center stage, tipped his top hat and bowed deeply to the crowed. He looked exactly like his Vampire cosplay for the Wink Up interview last year, only a little darker. Then Shou came out. He was dressed as a General or high ranking military officer, with dark make up. He was pretty hot actually, and even him waving his cane around made it even better. (Just saying)

 First Song: The Arc This was the best way to start a Halloween live. It was amazing, and everyone really got into it. Not too much fanservice, but a lot of head banging, and this is one of my favorite songs from the album, "9". I always enjoy this song, have even been practicing it at karaoke. I can tell that, either Shou or Saga like this song, because they've been performing it all the lives that I've seen this year. So, it wasn't too surprising that they put it on the list. Yes, lots of hair flying, head banging, and screaming. Tora and Hiroto did their guitar solos together in the center of the stage, it is still interesting to see these guys wearing actual Halloween costumes, and watching Shou dance in a military outfit is just.... (^_^) it's love.

  Rainbows: I don't know what to say personally about this, other than, we all know it. xD It was awesome and amazing to watch, more interaction with the members started with this song. Shou danced around, and Hiroto ran to Tora's side of the stage to play with him. Saga walked away from his platform next to Nao, and started showing off to the crowed, but after the first song, the purple blazer was too hot for Saga, so he took it off and rolled up his sleeves. Yes, he was wearing the green vest. I mean classic joker costume. I love this song, and my friends told me that Shou was singing to Tora, but scared his away by going "Boo" to him, and Shou did a good dramatic lean back(?). It was entertaining to watch.

 Drella: Yes, it's not a Halloween live with out the classic, "Drella". I was so happy. I seriously didn't expect this song. So, yes, I was jumping and screaming as loud as possible. I was singing along with Shou, and just headbanging until my next started to hurt. It was amazing to hear this song live. It really was a bonus to all the good things that happened today. The way they played it was awesome, I think I even heard Shou trying to say, "are you ready..", but he was a little muffled. But it was beautiful that all my favorite songs were being played as this live. This song really captured the essence of dark beauty, and the feeling of a classic Vampire flick(NOT TWILIGHT!!!!) for the Halloween live.

 White Prayer: Not my all time favorite, but I have learned to love this song over the years, and hearing it live is always a pleasure. I enjoy it, and how the members perform the older songs, is always a pleasure for the fans, and the members. It's like we are all going back and re-living the memories. Shou was of course amazing, and everyone jumped and danced along. (Okay bare with me, this is were songs will get mixed and miss placed) There was a short MC with Shou. He commented on all the costumes and how great we looked. He mentioned that there were a lot of Alice's and Anime cosplays. (I will say there were a lot of Little Red Riding Hoods too).

 暁: I feel bad for writing this, but I had trouble remembering the name for this song. It took me longer than it should. I knew the song, but not the title. Fail. Anyway, it was performed with such passion and love, that I have to say was better than when they performed in the PV. That is my opinion, but Shou sang with so much passion with this song, it was almost like, "What, is this the same song?". That's probably why it took my awhile to remember the title. (Back in the days when they cosplayed the characters from that German anime xD Golden years I say)

 Eraser: My friends broke down crying, and so did a lot of Japanese fans. One Tora fan, in front of me, just cried the whole time into her towel. It was such a sweet song to go back on. I just watched the girls in front of me comfort each other, and cry through the whole song. I love this song. It's such a happy song, and it makes you feel lighter and at ease. I know my friend said that they were extremely happy to hear it live. And I know Tora and Shou and the rest of the members were happy, and so many feels were felt that night. xD

Kowloon -Nine Heads Rodeo Show-: Another fast paced and heavy song to get people from sobbing happy to growling out and headbanging in a hurry. But yes, I think many of you can start sensing a good theme and pattern with the choice of songs. (Bet you Saga and Shou just picked songs at random xD trolls). But in all seriousness, Akatsuki was for an anime, fans saw similarities of FF with Eraser, and The Arc's lyrics are that of a girl fighting for her life/ similar to an anime. So, Kowloon is one of those good dark songs that would fit with a Halloween themed live. Simply,... so much headbanging and growling.

 Affection: Come on come on come on! Yeah, this was fun. Shou made us do the towel twirl, and lots of jumping. These lives are a major workout. If you see yourself going to an Alice Nine, be prepared to work out. xD I can't say a whole lot for this song, it was fun.

朱い風車: Just like the Count down live, we did the same thing. We all listen to Tora strum on the acoustic guitar and just like the count down it was played the same way. More funk and guitar based than it's original recording. I really like this version of it. We all held hands and started sing the chorus, however, someone ruined the mood. Saga stopped playing with the rest of the band, but he jumped on Nao's drum set and stool a drum stick. He started bothering Nao, and beating on the drum set. This was a song that was to show Alice Nine's fans unity and the power and beauty of what you saw from the Count Down live DVD. That "feeling", was lost a soon as all the fans started laughing instead of singing. Some were singing, but most were laughing. I couldn't help but laugh, and it really lost the emotion that Shou was aiming for with us singing the chorus. But after Saga stopped being a dork, we got back singing and holding hands. It was great and beautiful feeling, of all Alice Nine fans, Japanese and gaijin, hand in hand, and singing the chorus together. I did get a little emotional, while we were singing together.

Daybreak: We pulled out our lights, and Shou pretty much made us sing the song. He sang most of the harder parts, but made us sing the rest. By the way, the whole song is the hard part. I have trouble singing the song, and so does Ashleigh and she's amazing at singing. I sang the parts that I knew, plus the English "I want nothing else, if only you were here!" part. Yeah, the American can sing the only English in the song. orz Another MC with Shou: He kept mentioning anime cosplayers, and him being otaku, he then talked about Shingeki no Kyojin. He then asked if we wanted to hear the theme song.

The Theme song to Shingeki no Kyojin: Opening theme I guess I don't watch the anime, so I don't know the song. But it did sound really good. I know that Alice Nine is having fun. So I say, listen to the theme song, and imagine Shou singing it. I'll let you guys decide. But a lot of the fans were really excited that they decided to do a cover of the song, and perform it for the live. It made me wish I knew more ;^; I'm not that otaku, I guess.

Senkou 閃光: Awesomeness in one song. It was powerful and awesome, and everyone was just so happy and having fun. All the members where getting pumped and Tora was singing along with Shou and the fans. It was the good feel song that brought me back to Alice Nine, and a song I actually knew.

 闇二散ル桜: YES!!!!! YES on so many levels, YES!!!! This was the song I have been waiting for, and I stood there listening to Tora play with his guitar and slowly start the intro to the song. I was breathing heavily and as soon as the intro started, so did my screaming and constant throwing of the hands. I lost control at this song. I was so pleased and excited for this. Halloween live, yami ni chiru sakura needed to be played damn it. I mean, why wouldn't they? The strobe lights were a mix of light pink and deep red. It was so beautiful to watch, and as Shou got to the climax, he fell down to the ground, on one knee, and we all screamed. I was thinking, "NO! THAT'S NOT THE WHOLE SONG, FINISH IT!" And Shou jumped back up and finished the song. I would have cried, because this song was got me to respect Alice Nine more as a band. This song sold me to Alice Nine. This was 5 years ago, when I finally discovered Alice9, and all I remember seeing them being "girly idols", I wasn't sold. But when I finally heard yami ni chiru sakura, I finally told myself, "Yes, this is it. This song." And that was when I sold myself to the devil and gave up my rights a human to be a fangirl forever. You get what I mean, and this song was performed as the "Another version", from the Niji no Yuki single.

G3:  Another Yes song after the great and wonderful Yami ni chiru sakura. I was over the moon by now, and just having a blast. This song, about half way through, Shou stepped off the stage, and trust me, that was when every started screaming and reaching out to touch him. He didn't get far towards me, because fans and fangirls blocked his way, and was getting grabbed at. He kept singing and turned back towards the stage, but stopped to pay a fan a visit and hit them with one of her costume toys, playfully. I missed the magical moment that Hiroto kissed Tora. I was too busy jumping, head banging, and watching Shou, that I missed it. Apperantly there were sparks. I don't know, but it was really magical.


Encore/MC: I can't translate what they talked about, word for word. But Tora and Hiroto came out first, wearing the devil horned towels and the Tees. They talked about costumes and how visual kei it was. I couldn't catch it all. But eventually got to the point of calling out Nao. Nao comes skipping out, and waving his pumpkin wand. Wearing his favorite pumpkin glasses, he pretty much went on talking to Hiroto and Tora. He explained that he was a cat creature, and a very special cat. (Yes he was ;] ) Tora grabbed Nao's black cat tail, and Nao pretended to be hurt. He then started flirting with Tora, and started getting really close with Tora. Almost rubbing on him. It was a moment for all ToraxNao fans, I was seriously cooing out and screaming inside. <333 The love and lust those two have for each other. Tora: "Hiroto, help me!" Tora did feel really uncomfortable, but he was smiling. (You can't hide your love for Nao.) Hiroto just ignored the two for a second, but turned around to find Nao getting all close and flirty. He started laughing, and caught Nao's attention again. Though, Nao changed the subject to the goods.

Nao: "Hiroto, the Tee is cute"

Hiroto: "Oh, that's great".

Nao explained that he plans on wearing it everyday all year round, he did mention that Halloween everyday through out the year. Hiroto was surprised by this, and asked him if he was serious. Nao being Nao said of course, and added, "I'll wear it everyday without washing it". (I love band tees, but that's a bit extreme Nao) Hiroto finally got asked about his costume, and they asked why he didn't have teeth. He then became "shocked", and brought out his fangs from behind the speaker on his side. He put them on, and showed them off to the audience, which everyone cheered and started going "ooo"

Saga came out and asked about his costume, which I heard a few fans that he was the Joker, and he said, "That's right, I'm the Bakatono". Everyone laughed. Shou started sneaking around behind the drum set and stage, and came up behind Saga. "You're the vocalist Shou". He kept calling Saga, Shou. Shou started talking, but I kept watching Saga and Nao, and Saga took a few gulps from a paper cup. Then he started bleeding, and posed as being dead. Which of course we all started laughing, which distracted Shou and he was talking about. He was like, "What? I didn't say anything funny...*turns to find Saga*

Oh..." It was prop blood that Shou was probably wearing as well.  Nao was offered the same cup by Saga, and he was seriously downing the whole cup. Shou asked Nao what he was drinking, and with a full mouth Nao answered, "Coka cora". Everyone started laughing and watched Nao down more from the cup. Shou pretty much commented that he needs to finish everything in the cup because they're staring the encore soon.


Red Carpet Going On: Do I really need to say more. You all can already guess how awesome this was. Fast, head banging, and Saga walking off stage and playing majority of the song in the audience. Which, once more, fans started rushing hope to get a touch of him. He started down the same isle that I was on, but stopped and just made his way the opposite direction away from me. I got back into jumping and listening to the song, and watching the rest of the members on the stage.Hiroto kept kicking and doing a large stomps with his left leg, which I thought looked funny and cool at the same time. Finally, Saga made it to my side again, and so many fans were jumping and dancing with him. He did start walking down towards me, but he only rushed passed me, doing short and fast side ways skips down the isle. xD I didn't reach for him, I was afraid of hitting him actually, but I did get to see him. I was being pushed by my friends in hopes they could touch them, but I held my ground a bit. I didn't want to be pushed onto him. That would have ruined things completely. I believe fans want the members to come out more, and run around in the crowd. Well, if I had been pushed onto him, it would have been the end of that, and they wouldn't come out again for a while, because the red headed gaijin couldn't control herself. Let's just not go there. Let's have safe fun. :)

Heart of Gold: Another fun song to keep the blood pumping, and me singing along with Shou. My voice was wearing out from all the screaming earlier. But I don't care, I pretty much love the song, and keep singing and jumping alone with everyone else. Tora sang along, and Hiroto sang out the "Keep your heart" part. It was great. None of the members did much service, that I could tell. Last was

春夏秋冬 I screamed once more, and hugged my friend. Next to Yami ni chiru sukura, shunkashuuto is my second favorite song. I felt like I would never hear this song live. I believed that Subete E took it's place. I was so happy, I seriously couldn't contain myself. I screamed and so did my friend. We both wanted to hear this song live, and we seriously enjoyed it the best we could. Hiroto went behind Nao, and kissed him one the cheek, while playing with the fake blood. He put some on Nao, and then on himself. Saga, Tora and Shou stayed in the front and we all enjoyed the night's last song. After the song, which I seriously should have cried that I was hearing it live, but not one tear came out, Shou said a few words and thanked us for coming and make this live amazing and fun. After they left the stage, the lights turned back on and everyone was leaving the theater. After the live, each person who came, got a free cookie. Just one cookie, and it has one of the characters on it. It's by random, so you can imagine some fans stood outside and tried trading.

 

I got Chiko, and my friend Alison got Tsuyoshi. Oh well, I guess my luck is back to normal. I feel bad eating it, but I can see this going bad, and I would hate throwing it away. So, I'll probably just eat it. I hate wasting food. xD And that's it for Alice Nine's first Halloween live. It was fun, it was great. There were tears, laughs and blood. :D I hope that they make it into an annual thing. I love dark and heavy songs, heavy rock and metal are my favorite genres, so for me, this was good. This was my kind of a live. ^_^b

-Nihongochick2

World's End Daybreak Zepp Tokyo: High Touch(High Five) Event

Okay, so let's start at the beginning. My day started around 7:30 am, and we got to the place around 10-ish. Around that time.

 And the goods line didn't open for another 5 hrs to kill. xD Yes, we are that insane. But I really wanted my T-shirt So, as soon as they made the in for the goods, Ashleigh(Pandomi), and another friend of mine, as well as me, all lined up and tried staying out of the sun. It was HOT as HELL during the whole day, and yes, I got sunburned just because I'm an idiot and didn't really think it was going to be that bad. Again, I forget that I'm ginger >.< So, I personally bought: The scull tee, which is heaven and so soft and I loved it as soon as it was posted on the website. I said if I get one thing, it was going to be this tee. I didn't take a pic, because I'm wearing it right now, and didn't think of taking a pic before so...

 Next was the tote bag
 

Which is a lot bigger than I thought it was going to be. And it's made out of good quality sturdy material. I'm going to use for school, because my 30 sec to Mars bag is falling apart.

 I got the pierce strap
 

 CURRY!!!!!!
 

And yes, I got Nao. Not in the first go. Pandomi got Nao, and traded my Tora for it. And I'm going to have it for dinner. I'll let you know what I think. I eat curry from the 7/11, and think that is heaven. So, maybe to me this curry will be just as good. xD I also got the towel, but it's in the laundry. No Pic I got AliCans

 

After some major trading with people this is what I have.

My other friend got Two Tsuyoshi's, and I got Chiken and Mogu. So, after some looking around and seeing if other people wanted to trade, I traded my Chiken for second Tsuyoshi. Along with Nao photo's I'll be honest I don't remember what photo's I originally got. I believe I got Nao and Tora from my two can's. But I wanted Nao(obviously)

 

(My Nao collection is growing xD wwww) I got the Pass case
And that's it! xD

Trust me, my bank account is hurting. I don't when I'll be able to go to another Alice9 live, so I lived it up this time around. :) And I'm beyond happy. So, onto the live. And I'm going to tell you now. I don't remember all the songs, and what I do remember is not the order they were played. I was so happy because they played all my personal favs o(^^)o They opened with Shadowplay, which I was so prepared and not prepared at the same time. I still can't sing all of the lyrics, yet. Shou, I guess is always nervous, because he's voice sounded pitched to me. And it made me worried because to me he sounds sick, but I guess it's nerves. Cute isn't he. After 9 years, he still gets nervous about singing in front of people. This where I forget the order, so please bare with me. They performed Blue Planet. Which was cool. It was a fun song, and it was where Tora and Shou high fived each other. Oh yeah, as you know Tora changed his hair. I am so happy, because I have been seriously thinking of asking him if he wanted to get the hair from White prayer back. But, I guess someone else answered my wishful thinking xD Grand Bleu Tsubasa Scarlet Himitsu Shooting Star Daybreak Rainbows(Finally heard Saga's bass solo, since he got cut off at the countdown Live) Affection Red Carpet Going On The Arc Subete Heart of Gold Q High Color(ハイカラなる輪舞曲) The Beautiful Name And there is more, but I can't remember. All I remember was just having so much fun singing and dancing to all these songs. Especially Himitsu. (Yeah, I let my hips do some movement, and I personally feel like you need to dance to that song.) So much fun. But, I was dehydrated and was dying from fans jumping into me against the stage. (X__X) And hair flying into my mouth. I just tried keeping my space. I was in the middlish, surrounded by Nao fans. (I felt like I was with my people, all of us screaming his name after each song) It was a great live.

The MC was what made it even better. And you all know that from other fans who went to the live, so I won't repeat it again. All I can say is I can die happy, after hearing Nao sing. And I must say, he was right to sing punk songs. He has a voice made for punk songs. Rock? Hmmm, I'm not sure. But he was singing his "Odaiba Song", and pretending to be someone I'm not familiar with. But he was fucking cute about the whole thing. I was just so happy hearing it. It was hilarious though that he came out all cool, and then got flustered because Shou shortened the mic stand for him, but it was too short for him, when he stepped up to it. Shou and Tora both bowing their heads, just completely going like, "Oh my God, why are we letting him do this" and laughing. Shou was covering his eyes, and Tora was glaring at Nao for almost ruining his guitar. It was so funny and cute. I personally found Nao to be so kakkoii. I just wanted him to be the vocalist for the rest of the night. But, I shall keep that in my wildest dreams. 

After that we finished the live with The Beautiful Name. This is another part that made all the fans go, "What?" I don't know if it's because Shou realizes his English in the song, or that he thinks no one can see the english parts, but he made us go "Whaa whaa wha" with the song. It was funny because Ashleigh and my other friends were ready to sing the English but got cut off by, "whaaa whaa whaa" xD hahaha It was good for me, since I don't know that part of the song. Beautiful song, but sadly, the english part is difficult to hear from the CD. You have to read the lyrics. 

After the live, my group went out to get drinks and wait for the high touch event to start. And once we were ready, we went in line for the high touch. I only had one ticket, so only one go. It was really fast, to the point that I remember high fiving Tora and Hiroto. I turned and looked at Tora, and he looked back me with this, "It's you again" face, and I told him Good Job! and we high fived, then Saga. It was fast, but he was smiling really wide and NO SUNGLASSES! Told him Good Job, and the staff was pushing me, but Shou was holding onto Ashleigh's Japanese friend's hands, and wouldn't let go of her. So I was being shoved, but I seriously couldn't move. Then as soon as he let go, I stepped and tried saying Good Job, but it came out funny, and then Nao.
Nao and Hiroto were saying "Wow" and "Yay!" So, I stopped saying Good Job and went "Yay!" I want to pause and think about Nao.

Yes, I touched his hands. It was so much fun. He looked at me and I looked at him but again, it was too fast. I couldn't say anything. But I can now say, "I have met Nao". And I high fived Hiroto and again it went "Yay!" And we both just looked at each other, and smiled and I walked away squealing. I don't like to think I did, and my younger self would have been so embarrassed from that. But I met Nao, and high fived, and was so happy. I thought I was going to cry, but it was the rush. It stopped me from crying.

 Random: Their hands were really nice. Like they felt nice. Saga's especially. And then after that, we went to an after party at Hooters near by. The best day ever. (I'd sadly ruin it by breaking down over my mom's condition, but over all. It was great) I am so happy. Not just from Alice Nine. But the friends I have. Ashleigh, Allison, Chi yow, and my online friends. I can smile, because I know I'm loved and cared for. Before Alice Nine, I have never felt this way. I never had this many special friends. And that's why I celebrate Alice Nine. It's thanks for Alice Nine, that I don't feel alone anymore.

 Alice Nine! すべてくれてありがとうございました。

 I don't know when I'll go to another live, but I plan on getting a job this summer, so as soon as I get that. I'll try and go again. :)

 And that is my report.
Thank you for reading, and following me. ^^/

-Nihongochick2

Shooting Star! Fan meeting event where I failed to meet Nao

I have written this in the morning so it probably doesn't make sense. I'm sorry.

Alright, so as some of you know, or don't know, Alice Nine has been doing special fan events with each other their singles. Daybreak was a signature, and Shadowplay was a poster. Well! Put those together and you got Shooting Star's in-store event. A poster with signatures.

 So, of course you had to buy CD's to get tickets so you can get a chance to meet your favorite member. This event was a little bit up in the air, so the rules weren't as strict. However, Ashleigh and I don't really like breaking rules, so we followed the order that they made up. ("They", being the staff)


(two of the many tickets that got you in. I only had two tries)

 Rules were you needed a ticket to have one try. Many tickets, many tries. The other rule was who you got, was who you meet. So you can imagine there were some girls who tried cheating in this part, I even saw a girl break down crying because she wanted Nao, but got Tora. I couldn't help but laugh, and even the people in line started laughing, telling her that's too bad, since she was trying so hard to get the member she wanted. It was so, what's the word, "Pathetic"? xD

And last, but the most broken rule I saw was, cutting in line. The line was fucking looooooonnnnnngggg! It went out of the building, down some steps to hell, and around a corner of butt-fuck-no-where. MY POINT is, it was long, and it took Ashleigh about two hours to get to her 5th ticket. She had 9 tickets.

 But I'll tell you what I did. I of course got there in the crack of dawn, before any normal and sane store was open. Even Starbucks wasn't open, so I sat out in a very light and fly with the wind skirt. I felt like I should have thought more about my outfit. But I did want to be cute. Oh well. So, I'm in Harajuku, and I'm waiting, and while I'm waiting I'm texting Ashleigh, and we are figuring out the day and what she's gonna wear, so on and so forth. It got closer to the time that the store was to be opened so I stood outside waiting, and Ashleigh came and we both waited outside. The place were going to be, was a food Court. So, you can imagine, everyone was there, young, old, and foreigners were all there. Not for the event, but the food. I want to skip over this part, because I personally don't think mentioning how a bunch of Foreign girls kept making fun of the Alice Nine event, and how "stupid" it looked. God damn it! This was my money, Stupid or not, the fans are doing it!

 
(All Photo's are taken by me: please don't re-post)

 So while Ashleigh and I were waiting, we wrote letters. She wrote to Hiroto, and I wrote a Japan-glish letter to Nao xD

 

 I had so much to say, so it came out really jumbled and stupid. xD I'm really bad at writing letters, and essays, and anything that makes me sit and think. Some parts I wrote in Japanese, and other parts I wrote in English. (-__-;)
Probably should have written it all in one. Oh well, Nao has it now. xD And it finally came, for us to line up, and we lined up and got into our order, by number, and waited. We waited for so long, and it pissed me off. Not too much, because I was quiet, but I was sitting there thinking of what I was going to say and how the guy with the microphone was annoying the hell out of me. I wanted to like punch him, or take his microphone away. And the reason why it was late starting was because the boys were late. They came in through the normal entrance and walked past Ashleigh and me. Hiroto stared at Ashleigh and looked at me, then back at Ashleigh like having a, "Wait,... what!?" Kinda of reaction.

 xD It was funny and cute. Nao did wave, but he always looks at the people in the back. So, of course he didn't notice me. I tried looking at Saga, and he was head down and focusing on walking in-front of so many people (girls). You know how you get when you see a lot of cute boys and all of a sudden you forget how to walk and breath. I bet you that was him. xD So cute.

And Tora was looking at everyone and smiling, but no wave of the hands. So, we waited and while we waited, Ashleigh and I sang to Shooting Star, and watched the PV that was on projector. :) It was a nice change. So, the event started and I'm on my first ticket. I'm so nervous I can't explain. I almost wanted to run away and throw up. That's how nervous I was.

You would think after one event, it would get better and easier. No, it didn't. Not for me. I give the woman my ticket and stick my hand in the "Lucky Box", and I got Tora, and showed to Ashleigh and she laughed in response. Ashleigh and I have a horrid curse of getting Tora on our first try, and so it's an inside joke. I smiled bitterly, and was like "Fuck, I forget what I was going to say to him". I did, so badly you have no idea how bad I wanted to say, "Minna say What!?", but fuck when I got to Tora my mouth refused to move. So, I was in line for him, and watched the girl in front of me chat up a storm with him, and the staff that was taking the members tickets, were really nice. They pushed us towards the members. She was like, "doozo" and lead me towards him. I was thinking, "NO! NOT TORA!"

joking joking!

 So, in my short skirt, I made a lovely move of stepping up on the stage, possibly showing off my black shorts to Tora, and walking towards him. I'm an idiot and didn't use the fucking step that was next to me. *facepalm*

He probably thought the same thing. "Why didn't she use the step?" So, I walk up to him and say, "Konnichiwa" and he responds with "Itsumo Arigatou" and looks at me, however I'm still lost for words, and I think he remembers me from the Daybreak event and told me, "I'm signing it now", which I said, "Yes please~" and after he was done, he gave me the poster and told me, "as always, Thank You". That man says Thank you a lot. (Just a comment).

And after that, I stopped and told him, "I'll see you at the live" which he responded with a thumbs up. ugh... ^_^b okay~ ?? Ashleigh is right behind me, and I am lost. I ask her where do we go next and we go all the way outside and talk about our experience.

So, earlier, I'll admit, I was being a bitch to Ashleigh and Tora and making really rude comments. I don't do it on purpose, but it's the result of me not using my fucking brain. So when Ashleigh told me about her dream about Shou, she said, "I got Shou first". I reacted with "Holy Fuck!" And then told her about Tora she said, "He was being sarcastic". And then I got a little butt hurt. Yeah, alright we're close to even. We made it to the front of the line, and got my second and last try. I did want Nao, but I also wanted Saga too. And as I was standing in line, I was watching Saga. AND NO ONE WAS GETTING HIS TICKET.

He was all alone, even looking over at Shou or Tora's tables and sitting there looking like a kid who finished his test early. I noticed he was practicing his name on the poster with the pen, and started doodling. I seriously wanted to sit next to him and keep him company. He was the cutest, I seriously was so happy when I got him as my second member for the day. However, I couldn't speak to him, I wanted to, but I was scared. Scared that I wouldn't make sense, and scared that my voice would fail me. I wanted to ask him why he was all alone, and or if he remembered me. But, he didn't really react the same way that he did, at the Shadowplay event. I think he's bored of me to be honest.
But I did say hello, and after that I gave him my poster to sign. He saw that, and made a "Ooo" reaction and signed it. I guess he wanted to give me his doodle or something. If I had known, I would have taken in a heart beat and post it on my wall. Saga was just so adorable. And through out the event, the signatures started getting more random. Tora writing his name in Romanji, and Nao writing personal notes, and Shou write Alice Nine in English. I guess I should have taken a break and waited for that, because I didn't think they were aloud to do that. Oh well, I met Tora and Saga, and I'm really happy about that.

 So, I was done and waiting for Ashleigh to get through her tickets. Again, it took her two hours to get to her fifth ticket. So, after a while, I asked her if she needed help. And she said yes. She had this like, "Please help me, I beg!" look. I wasn't really thinking that should would want my help, but she did, and looked like she was in pain. So, she gave me a ticket and I ran in line. Of course excited to get another chance to meet the other members, even if it is for Ashleigh. She needed Saga and Tora's signatures and she was right to get me to help because I got Saga. My luck was working and failing at the same time. I got to meet him, but not talk to him. I was just so scared.
(And I'll write him a letter to make up for it) He is the sweetest but I was so scared of saying something to hurt him, or make him hate me or something. I didn't want that. I already have Tora giving me sarcastic thumbs. I didn't want that from Saga too. So, when I got Saga, Ashleigh got Tora. So, it was "Whoever get's there first". Saga's line, was empty, so I went first. I had Ashleigh's poster and gave it to him. And I wanted to complement his writing and doodles but I was just so scared o(;^;)o

And he gave me the poster I smiled at him and bowed. Walking through Tora's line kekeke Gave Ashleigh her poster and walking back to my seat. I made friends with this one Japanese girl, and we have been asking each other if we had meet our favorites. And as I was talking, they made an announcement that the event was almost over. It was about 6:40. So, Ashleigh believed that she wasn't going to have time, and gave me the last ticket. And she was hoping I would get Nao. And I got a lot of support from friends and followers on twitter hoping I got Nao. To the point that I almost started crying. But, I stopped myself and reminded myself that I will meet him, and I'm happy with whoever I get to meet. Last ticket was, Hiroto. I love Hiroto. He is great and cute, and I want him as a pet. (Does that sound weird?) I went up there in a rush because I was afraid I wasn't going to get there in time. So, I ran in line. In a rush I kept my phone in my hand and forgetting to think once again. I was in line, and Nao's line died out. And he sat there completely bored. He started drumming on the table with the pen and hands. He did look at me, but soon looked away. He was so cute and fun. I tried smiling and waving at him, but he didn't notice. So, I was in Hiroto's line, and he did something that I wasn't too excited about.

He ran out of posters to sign, and he waved his hand and snapped for a Staff member to come. I want to say, "Well of course, he's Hiroto!" But, I don't know. I felt like that was the reason why I have my opinions about celebs. They don't care about fans, only the fame and money. That snapping reminded me of that. People ignored it, but I still didn't like it. But I let it go, and waited in line. When I got up to him, I said hello and asked him if he remembered me. He looked at me and nodded his head and said, "yes". And he looked at me like I was crazy to ask that question. His face asked me, "Why wouldn't I remember you?".

 [Side Note: I forget what I look like sometimes. xD Sounds stupid but I don't really sit in front of a mirror or look at pics of myself all day. So, when I walk around Tokyo, I feel like I'm one of the people and look like them and so on. So, when I ask, or get someone to say I remember you, I get shocked. "How?" They point to my red hair and blue eyes. ....-_- Oh yeah~, I'm white. I forgot.]

 So, he started signing the poster and I told him that I'm going to one of their lives. And he asked, "You're able to go to the live?", I smile and said, "Yeah that's right". And then he tapped at the poster with the pen, and said, "Shooting star is special for you". I think he meant for me, as a over-seas fan, but I smiled and agreed with him. Yeah sure, we all know that. I'll be honest I couldn't catch what he said about shooting star. I assume he meant it was special. And he saw my phone, and for those who don't know it's the court of Nine iPhone case, and he pointed to it and said, "Sexy" and went back to writing his name. xD Okay, I said thanks but Hiroto . . . never mind.



He gave me the poster and said thank you. I responded with a thank you and a bow. And after that I was done. Hiroto was the one I spoke to the most, and I didn't feel scared of. Possible because I don't care what he thinks of me. But with Saga and Nao, I obviously care. I gave Ashleigh the poster and she looked really disappointed that I didn't get Nao. But I was really happy with Hiroto. don't get me wrong, I wanted Nao. And I felt bad that I took two tickets from Ashleigh and didn't get Nao. I even get this feeling that a lot of my online friends are frustrated that I didn't get Nao. Here's my two cents.

No, I didn't get Nao. And I cried at the Shadowplay event. But, that was because he said something so sweet my heart couldn't take it. And I saw the Japanese girl fall the floor crying because she got Tora instead of Nao. I don't want to be like her. I want to meet Nao in my own time. I want to be able to meet him, and feel ready for it. I want to tell him that I have been waiting, and that he is my idol. I want to be clear about my feelings, and work hard for it. I am going to their Anniversary Live in July, and at the end of the lives, they are doing a high five event. You get to High five the members. All of the members. So, I'll meet Nao then. And that is my report.

 

(It's a little hard to see, but you can see Tora's sig. and Maybe Saga's)

-Nihongochick2

Shadowplay fan meeting and poster event!!! Saga, Hiroto, and Shou, Oh My!

I bought the CD's as a B-Day present to myself, and figured, "what the hell" and do the poster event and try. So my intention was to do it once, but I decided to give myself two tries. So, I had two chances to meet two members, since all five were all there.

                                                 
                                                        (scanned by me: nihongochick2)


 The music is great. I love shadowplay and even imagine it being a theme to an anime or something. I love Scarlet, Saga did a great job with that song, and its even better live. (Imagines Saga and Hiroto headbanging to the song) So, the event. It was set in Tokyo and Osaka, and since I live in Tokyo, I went on Saturday April 20 (My Birthday too!) So, my friend k_laker and I went and as a present she bought another set of CDs, and gave me a third try. And my first try was... 

                                                    

 So we all had to draw one member before the event started, and I got Saga. Which I was cool with, since I wanted to meet him anyway, and get my friend, who is a Saga fan, a poster. And so, I was excited and there was another American fan there with me, so we talked while we waited. And after a couple more minuets the event started. 

And all five of the guys came out, and every girl in Saga and Tora's lines where screaming. I wanted to scream for Nao, but I thought that would have been awkward for me, since I was in Saga's line. (I feel bad that I didn't) And they introduced themselves and I wish I could translate what they said, but they went back and forth a lot, mostly Tora and Shou, and occasionally have Saga or Nao speak. Tora and Shou were talking about the weekend or something that was happening the last couple of days, and then of course the new single. Then they talked about how Saga can't read the air, and is a totally airhead. Which is always funny. And then they gave Nao to speak, and gave him the mic, but he didn't use it and just screamed out what he said. Why? I don't know, this is Nao we are talking about, and he was so beautiful that day, his hands *squeals* 

 So, after talking and introducing themselves and thanking us for coming the event started. I was close to first in line in Saga's line, and as soon as I walked into his booth(surprised that I didn't faint) and started telling him,  "Sorry, my japanese isn't s-so good, and I like the new single" he looked at me (w/out the sunglasses) and gave me the poster. I smiled back and said thank you, and walked out of his booth. He was very gentle, and Im guessing a little nervous too, but he listened to me, and smiled back at me. Couldn't stare at him too long, (such beauty might make me blind). So, I ran out, rolled up the poster and got back in line. 

Next was Shou. I didn't take a pic of his card, but I do have his poster and I was so nervous, but no time to get too scared. I took a deep breath and waited in line, which was also fast. I walk in, and didn't really look at him at first but I bowed a little, and said hello in Japanese. However, he responded in English, which surprised the hell out of me, and just made me lose all my ability to speak, let alone think. So, he gave me the poster, and I was slowly walking away but I wanted to say I like the new single, but it refused to come out. But he noticed I wanted to say something, and stared at me, but his arms were still up in the air, as if to hold an invisible poster, and he was smiling at me. (Again, still in shock). So, I just started giggling and both started doing this weird head dance, and we both started laughing. And I said thank you, and walked into the cubical's wall. which I instantly said "sumimasen!", out of habit. I walked out and went to roll up the poster and got back in line. Third time was...

                                                    

 Which, by this time they were taking a break, and so I had to wait a little bit. My friend got Tora twice, she's a Hiroto fan, and I knew it was her B-Day too, so I made it my Job to tell Hiroto this. (Not knowing if she would be able to meet Hiroto at all). 

So, I was focused and practised what I was going to say in my head before I met him. I took a deep breath, and walked in saying, "Today is my friends Birthday" and he said, "Ah, congratulations". (It took me until I got home, hours later to realise, that I forgot to tell him that my friend likes him. *facepalm*) 

And after that I just broke down and told him that I like the new single. (It was a safe phrase since I couldn't think too much) I decided to go for a fourth try, because I really wanted to meet Nao. My birthday relied on it. So, my friend got us three more tries, and I got two, while she took one more. Fourth try was Hiroto. 

I was like, "shit!", but I was also a little amused, because I seriously am meeting him again. And as I went back in, I told him "One more time" with a smile and a giggle, of course. And he smiled back and said, "welcome back" which I started laughing and said thank you and walked away. My last try for this day, and by god I truly wanted to meet Nao, but I got Saga again. I was tired, my feet hurt from standing in flats all day, and I was just tired of how random the draws were. Heck, I would have been happy with Tora, but it was Saga again. 

 Not meaning to sound ungrateful, and I am truly happy to have meet four out of the five. (I met Tora in March) But I needed to tell someone it was birthday that day, and I wanted it to be Nao. No, I didn't tell Saga is was Birthday, since I was being picky and acting immature. But, I did walk in, and his face just got so much brighter since I last saw him. Like seriously, it was like he saw through my depressed smile, or what but I just said "Hello", and he handed me his poster again, and said thank you, and I smiled right back and said thank you, as well. And his eyes were wider and brighter, and even his smile was wider too. I am just remembering it now, and I should have told him it was birthday, but I am such a selfish idiot, and was feeling jealous of all the people who met Nao. 

(It was my birthday, I felt that I deserved to have one wish). 

I get this feeling that Saga was happy to see me again, which I feel so horrible about how I just walked in and out like that *snaps fingers* I am truly sorry to all Saga fans. I didn't mean any disrespect, and I feel bad for how I treated Saga. He is my second fav, and friend of Nao's, I should have remembered that. ;^; So, if there is another meeting or whatever event next month, then I will do it, and hope I get Saga, so I can tell him that I am sorry, for my behaviour. I kinda told Hiroto, in a really weird and round about way too, but Nao is my biased My friend got to meet and tell Hiroto that is was her Birthday, and he wished her a happy birthday. Which I am truly happy for her. 

She met Nao twice and each time told him about me, and told him that I really like him, and really wants to meet him. He told her that he will meet me, and be waiting until then. The second time she met him, she told him that I really want to meet him, and that she'll give me the poster. He told my friend, "Yes, please do", as he gave her the poster. And after she told me that, I of course started crying. Not because I couldn't meet him, but because he will be waiting. Which just touched me so much. 

Never in my life have I cried that way before, and I felt like I was being cared and loved for. I love my friend so much for being there for me, and giving me the greatest B-Day out of my 22 years. thank you so much! And after that we both went to Karaoke and sang for two hours and commenting on how and why Shou sings the way he does xD which is craaaaazy, but awesome!!!! 

This was the ticket that got us in. We needed 2 to get 1 chance to meet one member.

-Nihongochick2

Shadowplay fan meeting and poster event: Saga, Hiroto, and Shou

I bought the CD's as a B-Day present to myself, and figured, "what the hell" and do the poster event and try. So my intention was to do it once, but I decided to give myself two tries. So, I had two chances to meet two members, since all five were all there.

  (scanned by me: nihongochick2) 

 The music is great. I love shadowplay and even imagine it being a theme to an anime or something. I love Scarlet, Saga did a great job with that song, and its even better live. (Imagines Saga and Hiroto headbanging to the song) So, the event. It was set in Tokyo and Osaka, and since I live in Tokyo, I went on Saturday April 20 (My Birthday too!) So, my friend k_laker and I went and as a present she bought another set of CDs, and gave me a third try. And my first try was...


 so we all had to draw one member before the event started, and I got Saga. Which I was cool with, since I wanted to meet him anyway, and get my friend, who is a Saga fan, a poster. And so, I was excited and there was another American fan there with me, so we talked while we waited. And after a couple more minuets the event started. And all five of the guys came out, and every girl in Saga and Tora's lines where screaming. I wanted to scream for Nao, but I thought that would have been awkward for me, since I was in Saga's line. (I feel bad that I didn't) And they introduced themselves and I wish I could translate what they said, but they went back and forth a lot, mostly Tora and Shou, and occasionally have Saga or Nao speak. Tora and Shou were talking about the weekend or something that was happening the last couple of days, and then of course the new single. Then they talked about how Saga can't read the air, and is a totally airhead. Which is always funny. And then they gave Nao to speak, and gave him the mic, but he didn't use it and just screamed out what he said. Why? I don't know, this is Nao we are talking about, and he was so beautiful that day, his hands *squeals* So, after talking and introducing themselves and thanking us for coming the event started. I was close to first in line in Saga's line, and as soon as I walked into his booth(surprised that I didn't faint) and started telling him,  "Sorry, my japanese isn't s-so good, and I like the new single" he looked at me (w/out the sunglasses) and gave me the poster. I smiled back and said thank you, and walked out of his booth. He was very gentle, and Im guessing a little nervous too, but he listened to me, and smiled back at me. Couldn't stare at him too long, (such beauty might make me blind). So, I ran out, rolled up the poster and got back in line. Next was Shou. I didn't take a pic of his card, but I do have his poster and I was so nervous, but no time to get too scared. I took a deep breath and waited in line, which was also fast. I walk in, and didn't really look at him at first but I bowed a little, and said hello in Japanese. However, he responded in English, which surprised the hell out of me, and just made me lose all my ability to speak, let alone think. So, he gave me the poster, and I was slowly walking away but I wanted to say I like the new single, but it refused to come out. But he noticed I wanted to say something, and stared at me, but his arms were still up in the air, as if to hold an invisible poster, and he was smiling at me. (Again, still in shock). So, I just started giggling and both started doing this weird head dance, and we both started laughing. And I said thank you, and walked into the cubical's wall. which I instantly said "sumimasen!", out of habit. I walked out and went to roll up the poster and got back in line. Third time was Which, by this time they were taking a break, and so I had to wait a little bit. My friend got Tora twice, she's a Hiroto fan, and I knew it was her B-Day too, so I made it my Job to tell Hiroto this. (Not knowing if she would be able to meet Hiroto at all). So, I was focused and practised what I was going to say in my head before I met him. I took a deep breath, and walked in saying, "Today is my friends Birthday" and he said, "Ah, congratulations". (It took me until I got home, hours later to realise, that I forgot to tell him that my friend likes him. *face palm*) And after that I just broke down and told him that I like the new single. (It was a safe phrase since I couldn't think too much) I decided to go for a fourth try, because I really wanted to meet Nao. My birthday relied on it. So, my friend got us three more tries, and I got two, while she took one more. Fourth try was Hiroto. I was like, "shit!", but I was also a little amused, because I seriously am meeting him again. And as I went back in, I told him "One more time" with a smile and a giggle, of course. And he smiled back and said, "welcome back" which I started laughing and said thank you and walked away. My last try for this day, and by god I truly wanted to meet Nao, but I got Saga again. I was tired, my feet hurt from standing in flats all day, and I was just tired of how random the draws were. Heck, I would have been happy with Tora, but it was Saga again. Not meaning to sound ungrateful, and I am truly happy to have meet four out of the five. (I met Tora in March) But I needed to tell someone it was birthday that day, and I wanted it to be Nao. No, I didn't tell Saga is was Birthday, since I was being picky and acting immature. But, I did walk in, and his face just got so much brighter since I last saw him. Like seriously, it was like he saw through my depressed smile, or what but I just said "Hello", and he handed me his poster again, and said thank you, and I smiled right back and said thank you, as well. And his eyes were wider and brighter, and even his smile was wider too. I am just remembering it now, and I should have told him it was birthday, but I am such a selfish idiot, and was feeling jealous of all the people who met Nao. (It was my birthday, I felt that I deserved to have one wish). I get this feeling that Saga was happy to see me again, which I feel so horrible about how I just walked in and out like that *snaps fingers* I am truly sorry to all Saga fans. I didn't mean any disrespect, and I feel bad for how I treated Saga. He is my second fav, and friend of Nao's, I should have remembered that. ;^; So, if there is another meeting or whatever event next month, then I will do it, and hope I get Saga, so I can tell him that I am sorry, for my behaviour. I kinda told Hiroto, in a really weird and round about way too, but Nao is my biased My friend got to meet and tell Hiroto that is was her Birthday, and he wished her a happy birthday. Which I am truly happy for her. She met Nao twice and each time told him about me, and told him that I really like him, and really wants to meet him. He told her that he will meet me, and be waiting until then. The second time she met him, she told him that I really want to meet him, and that she'll give me the poster. He told my friend, "Yes, please do", as he gave her the poster. And after she told me that, I of course started crying. Not because I couldn't meet him, but because he will be waiting. Which just touched me so much. Never in my life have I cried that way before, and I felt like I was being cared and loved for. I love my friend so much for being there for me, and giving me the greatest B-Day out of my 22 years. thank you so much! And after that we both went to Karaoke and sang for two hours and commenting on how and why Shou sings the way he does xD which is craaaaazy, but awesome!!!! Here's my posters from the event. *^^*

Daybreak Member Event: Tora

I didn't write an event report on the new Alice Nine single, that was released on March 20th of 2013.
I don't know why, I supposed because my friend was making a video about it, I thought no one would care about me.

But, over time last year, a lot of people told me that it didn't matter, and they wanted to hear from me anyways, I have been writing event reports since then.

So, let me start with Daybreak

So, Alice Nine released three consecutive singles in three months. Daybreak was March, Shadowplay was April, and Shooting Star was May. I will post my reports on those events after this one. 

So, on with what happened. 

So, my friend and I totally forgot to pre-order our copy of the single at Tower Records, but we got the chance to still get a ticket to meet Tora, who is the rhythm guitarist of Alice Nine. However, our ticket numbers were dead last, for the first round. My friend got to meet him twice, I wasn't that big of a fan of his, and had personal issues to work out towards this man, and I only met him once. And he was the first member for me to meet for the very first time. 

I have been a fan of Alice Nine for 5 years now, and was seriously excited to meet them. However, last year my Japanese was meh, and I was way over my head to handle meeting my favourite rock band. And to be completely honest, I didn't like Tora at the time, so I wasn't too keen on meeting him. However, him still being in the band, and me loving the band, I was thinking, 

"Okay, let me meet him and get it out of the way." (Advice: Don't meet anyone thinking that way)

So, once we got to Tower Records, where the signing event was taking place, we waited in line, and waited some more for the man of the hour to come on stage and introduce everything. 

And he did, he came out, and did a little introduction. However, we were left to wait for over  an hour to get up to him and have him sign our CD jackets. Not even the CD, just the jacket. 

By the time it was my friend and my turn to go up and talk to Tora, I got nervous and scared. I saw my friend just stare the man down, and talk to him like she was insistent that he listen to her. Which, all I saw was him lean back in his chair and act like, "I'm too cool for school", which pissed me off, but I noticed that my friend didn't care. 

We are both from America, and we are both trying to speak Japanese as our second language. However, this was NOT her first time meeting him. So, she is a little more prepared to meet him, as for this was my first time meeting anyone. 

After my friend left, it was my turn. I was nervous and when I am nervous I do things, and those things can end up being anything. 

I greeted him, "こんにちは," *as I wave my hand out in the open* 

His response, "ありがとう" (Thank you) and that was all he said.

To me, this ended the conversation as soon as it started, leaving me thinking, "Ugh, okay. Well I guess I'll watch you sign my jacket." and watched I did. I watched him sign it as slowly as he could, took a moment, to give me a chance to say something else, but stupid me I was too nervous I didn't. So, he just made a little grunt, and finished signing the jacket, and handed it back to me. My response?

*giggles*　ありがとうございました！(Thank you very much)

And the staff shoved me off the stage, which my reflex was to snap back, but I remembered where I was. 

I was done with the event after that, and was forced to wait outside. And that's the end of the first time meeting Tora. But let me tell you this, I have had a little over a year of experience meeting and interacting with this man. You will notice my feelings for him change over time. 

-Nihongochick2