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

Welcome to the Nihongochick2 Blog!

Welcome, welcome! 
ようこそ！

I have created this blog to share all my stories that I have, to all of you,  for those who wish to know. 

Who am I? 
I am Nihongochick2, or for those who know my real name, it is not really Nihongochick2. 
I am American, but I live in Tokyo Japan. 
I am of the age to drink and vote. ^_^ That's all you need to know. 
And no, I sadly am not in a relationship. 

I am a big fan of Manga, Anime and Visual Kei bands.
My favourite band is Alice Nine, which is what you will read a lot, and see most of my blog posts will be about. 
But hopefully, I can post my stories of other things that may catch your fancy, like Manga or Anime. 

I am happy to start this blog. I will be posting a few of my past reports on Alice Nine, for all Alice Nine fans, and hopefully photos and videos along the way. 

So please look forward to it, and I hope you enjoy. 
よろしくお願いします！

-Nihongochick