8/29: Kagrra's AUGA Fan Club Only LIVE Event *note: extremely long*
---[cross-posted at Kagrra LiveJournal Community]---
Just came back from Kagrra's AUGA Fan Club Only LIVE event and I'm writing this down while I still can remember the activities clearly ^^'; Pardon my poor English, and any shortcomings for it's my first time writing a LIVE report. I'll try my best to make it sound fun but detailed as well ^-^ (But highly possible, this report might concentrate on Isshi and Akiya mainly XD~ If that happens, pardon me!)
There were already a long queue at the side of the livehouse, and this time it's at Astro Hall in Harajuku. By 5.30 pm, they started ushering the fans in by ticket number, and I'm lucky that my number was 071 (numbers were up to 400), so I was in rather early. [Actually, before I knew there was a queue, I went immediately into the livehouse, wondering why it's strange that I don't see any people and then a PSCo. staff told me that the event hasn't started XXXD~]
500 yen was a compulsory drink coupon that we must buy, before entering the livehouse, and along the way in, the staff gave each one of us a popper
What these are used for, will be revealed later ;p
Being my first Fan Club LIVE event, I don't know where I should stand since I like Isshi and Akiya, so I stood somewhere in between the centre and right side of the stage. Even though I was in the 4th Row, 4 Japanese girls went to squeeze in front of the girls in the 2nd Row, and I glanced upon one of their ticket number. 386! What in the world?! That's cutting queue! AND NONE of the staff even verify their ticket numbers >_< I'm pissed by these people's actions at that point. But because I'm a foreigner, I can't say anything much since the locals don't even do anything about it. =___=
When 6 pm came, Nao appeared as an MC (or rather, teacher of the day :p) to greet us in his red sparkling coat and yellow-tinted sunglasses. He was in a chippy mood, and told us that Devil Christ 13 and Dragon Head (these two "new" -I, rather, think, as "reformed"- groups are made up of Nao, Izumi and Akiya) are releasing PVs (I don't really care XP~ I want Kagrra ONLY). Then he did a random draw at 4 lucky ticket numbers, and the 4 fans are partners of each Kagrra member (except Nao, himself ^-^) There was a girl who cosplayed as Nao, and when she went on stage, Nao went 'Ore ja~', which meant something like 'Oh~Me!' LOL. Everyone laughed at this point. He didn't stop there XD~ During the course of the quiz while we waited for each member's answer, he went to pat on her shoulder and said 'Na~o-ran~! Saikin wa dou?' (How was it recently?). When he did it for the first time, the girl was visibly shocked and....erm, speechless. ^^';;;~ He kept doing this for 3 to 4 times randomly.
The quiz consisted of 10 questions and some were rather tricky ones. The first question was to ask them to write down the Kanji of 'Unsanmusyo', the tour's name, and only Akiya got it right ^-^ Isshi missed by a Kanji, which was 'SAN' In the end of quiz, Akiya's team won with 8 points, Izumi's and Shin's team got 5 points, and well, erm, Isshi's team got 3 points...INITIALLY Then Nao went to deduct 2 points from him for something he said earlier during the quiz XXXD~ *evil!* Hence, Isshi's team got only 1 point. LOL.
The prize for Akiya was....*drum rolls* some DVD, and guess what, BOYS BE Manga. LOL.
But the fan partnering with Akiya got a much better prize ^-^ She was allowed to take a group photo with Izumi, Isshi, Akiya and Shin, and the polaroid photo was signed. The best part has yet to come.
She even got to take a personal photo with Nao! Nao placed his arms around her shoulder, as if it's supposed to be. LOL. AND she got Nao's signature on it. *envy!*
Of course, Isshi's team got a "prize" too. Penalty, that is. ^^'; Isshi's fan was spared from the penalty, but Isshi wasn't and had to drink 2 cups of green substance that looks terribly disgusting and probably with a terrible taste too (as Isshi had that 'It's DAMN GROSS' look when he gulped those down). But everyone was laughing at this point. My, we ARE BAD XXXD~ and Isshi wanted to throw his water bottle at us for laughing ^^'
Next, we're treated to watch Dragon Head and Devil Christ 13 PVs, which are very hilarious. In Dragon Head PV, three of them have their heads covered with brown paper bags, while in Devil Christ 13, they have masks over their faces and they walked like Sadako from The Ring towards the camera at the end of the PV, which were rather scary @_@. But in a funny way.
When the PVs ended, Nao, Akiya and Izumi appeared together with a PSCo. staff (who played as the bassist while Nao concentrates on being the vocalist) as Dragon Head, and Devil Christ 13 members. All are in a Hawaiian shirt over a t-shirt, and accessorise with huge brown-beaded necklaces, which look more like chocolates strung together in a string. Each member has to say something. I couldn't remember what the rest said, but Akiya was totally cute. He tried to make himself sound hunky, and well erm, cool :p with a deep low voice. LOL. Like some bad boys image. Then they started playing, and since I was rather close to the huge speakers at the sides, I was covering my right ear with my hand the whole time (to avoid being "deaf" later on). Akiya somehow noticed it (as I'm in the 4th Row and is taller than most Japanese girls, except one ^^'; she's really tall~ about 1.75 m!), and I noticed that his guitar sound level was slightly softer when he played as Kagrra. SWEEEEEET~
Now, it's the time that everyone had waited for. Kagrra! I couldn't remember exactly the tracks' names, but they definitely play songs from ~SAN~ ^^'; Though they left out songs like Sarasoujuu no Komori Uta from ~SAN~, they included Rin, Omou, Urei and Yume Izuru Chi on the playlist. For Rin, there was a long instrument interlude at the beginning, and Isshi started to sing at the wrong section ^^';;; The rest of the members didn't stop playing, but was looking at him, having the astonished 'Eh?' and 'Haha' look. Isshi simply smiled widely with a bashful look on his face, and he kept on having that face like he wanted to laugh out loudly, but couldn't. XD~
After end of 4 songs or so, Nao came forward to play his bass, and Akiya was to follow the same with his guitar but he stopped short. Nao played again, and suddenly the tune turned to a 'Happy Birthday' song!!! Everyone sang along, and started popping their poppers. But I didn't manage to pop mine in time ^^'; After that, two cakes with lighted candles were brought out in celebration of both Shin's and Akiya's birthdays! :D~ Isshi then told the audience that Shin was mumbling to Isshi that hope no one remember his birthday XD (How can that be, right?), while Akiya's expression to Isshi was like 'Bring it on, man! It's MY Birthday' LOL. Nao wanted to blow their candles, since Akiya and Shin were simply too polite to let each other blow the candles first.
From the birthday celebration onwards, they played the rest of the songs prepared for today's AUGA event. When Kagrra reappeared again for the encore, Isshi made a really solemn speech first :) First of all, he said there was no rehearsal for today's AUGA's performance, and he even came in the singlet and bermudas that he wore in the day ^-^ (The rest of the members were also casually dressed, and in light make-up) He added on to say that it's definitely a different experience to play at livehouse, as compared to halls because he felt we are closer to him, and there don't seem to be a barrier between us. In fact, he told that he felt we are like his high school students and all of us are in a Bunka Matsuri ('Cultural Festival'). But what's touching is he said that everyone of us has a dream, which all of us move forward to achieve it and Kagrra is also the same. For each tomorrow, Kagrra will continue to ganbatte.
After his speech, the last song was Urei. Akiya was nearer than ever, and he even stopped at one point to touch our hands. I couldn't manage to touch his hand, even though I was near, BUT not near enough =____= Isshi finally came over to the right side (all along he was in the centre and left, but not right >_<)! He pointed his mic towards us to let us sing a small part, while he smiled so widely.
Finally, the song ended. Each Kagrra member started to throw their stuffs, and Akiya threw his guitar picks and a towel (which was grabbed by a group of girls behind me, and they decided by 'scissors, paper, stone' to see who gets it finally O_o';). Izumi threw about 3 or 4 drum sticks, and I think Isshi threw his water bottle. For Nao and Shin, I couldn't see what they threw, because the whole time my eyes are fixed on Akiya and Isshi only XD~ (Akiya really has beautiful endearing eyes! *melt away*)
Nao came out to be the MC for the last time, while the rest retired backstage, and he said he said thank you for coming, and please be careful when you go home. :)
The boys are really wonderful people! Oh yah, if you've read this far, I let you on a secret about Akiya :D~ in appreciation for reading my extremely long report XD~
When Akiya made a speech about his message, he didn't want to reveal his age so he kept saying 2N years old (N= number), and then at one point, he slipped and said 'Nijyuu~~~go' Well everyone knew what it means then. He's 25 this year, and then Isshi comforted him by saying no one heard his age (actually we did heard XP~) Akiya quickly switched to saying that he's actually 21. Like real. As if we believe him. LOL.
*phew* Finished! Hope you enjoy reading it! (Hope I didn't hear a snore ^^';)
Just came back from Kagrra's AUGA Fan Club Only LIVE event and I'm writing this down while I still can remember the activities clearly ^^'; Pardon my poor English, and any shortcomings for it's my first time writing a LIVE report. I'll try my best to make it sound fun but detailed as well ^-^ (But highly possible, this report might concentrate on Isshi and Akiya mainly XD~ If that happens, pardon me!)
There were already a long queue at the side of the livehouse, and this time it's at Astro Hall in Harajuku. By 5.30 pm, they started ushering the fans in by ticket number, and I'm lucky that my number was 071 (numbers were up to 400), so I was in rather early. [Actually, before I knew there was a queue, I went immediately into the livehouse, wondering why it's strange that I don't see any people and then a PSCo. staff told me that the event hasn't started XXXD~]
500 yen was a compulsory drink coupon that we must buy, before entering the livehouse, and along the way in, the staff gave each one of us a popper
What these are used for, will be revealed later ;p
Being my first Fan Club LIVE event, I don't know where I should stand since I like Isshi and Akiya, so I stood somewhere in between the centre and right side of the stage. Even though I was in the 4th Row, 4 Japanese girls went to squeeze in front of the girls in the 2nd Row, and I glanced upon one of their ticket number. 386! What in the world?! That's cutting queue! AND NONE of the staff even verify their ticket numbers >_< I'm pissed by these people's actions at that point. But because I'm a foreigner, I can't say anything much since the locals don't even do anything about it. =___=
When 6 pm came, Nao appeared as an MC (or rather, teacher of the day :p) to greet us in his red sparkling coat and yellow-tinted sunglasses. He was in a chippy mood, and told us that Devil Christ 13 and Dragon Head (these two "new" -I, rather, think, as "reformed"- groups are made up of Nao, Izumi and Akiya) are releasing PVs (I don't really care XP~ I want Kagrra ONLY). Then he did a random draw at 4 lucky ticket numbers, and the 4 fans are partners of each Kagrra member (except Nao, himself ^-^) There was a girl who cosplayed as Nao, and when she went on stage, Nao went 'Ore ja~', which meant something like 'Oh~Me!' LOL. Everyone laughed at this point. He didn't stop there XD~ During the course of the quiz while we waited for each member's answer, he went to pat on her shoulder and said 'Na~o-ran~! Saikin wa dou?' (How was it recently?). When he did it for the first time, the girl was visibly shocked and....erm, speechless. ^^';;;~ He kept doing this for 3 to 4 times randomly.
The quiz consisted of 10 questions and some were rather tricky ones. The first question was to ask them to write down the Kanji of 'Unsanmusyo', the tour's name, and only Akiya got it right ^-^ Isshi missed by a Kanji, which was 'SAN' In the end of quiz, Akiya's team won with 8 points, Izumi's and Shin's team got 5 points, and well, erm, Isshi's team got 3 points...INITIALLY Then Nao went to deduct 2 points from him for something he said earlier during the quiz XXXD~ *evil!* Hence, Isshi's team got only 1 point. LOL.
The prize for Akiya was....*drum rolls* some DVD, and guess what, BOYS BE Manga. LOL.
But the fan partnering with Akiya got a much better prize ^-^ She was allowed to take a group photo with Izumi, Isshi, Akiya and Shin, and the polaroid photo was signed. The best part has yet to come.
She even got to take a personal photo with Nao! Nao placed his arms around her shoulder, as if it's supposed to be. LOL. AND she got Nao's signature on it. *envy!*
Of course, Isshi's team got a "prize" too. Penalty, that is. ^^'; Isshi's fan was spared from the penalty, but Isshi wasn't and had to drink 2 cups of green substance that looks terribly disgusting and probably with a terrible taste too (as Isshi had that 'It's DAMN GROSS' look when he gulped those down). But everyone was laughing at this point. My, we ARE BAD XXXD~ and Isshi wanted to throw his water bottle at us for laughing ^^'
Next, we're treated to watch Dragon Head and Devil Christ 13 PVs, which are very hilarious. In Dragon Head PV, three of them have their heads covered with brown paper bags, while in Devil Christ 13, they have masks over their faces and they walked like Sadako from The Ring towards the camera at the end of the PV, which were rather scary @_@. But in a funny way.
When the PVs ended, Nao, Akiya and Izumi appeared together with a PSCo. staff (who played as the bassist while Nao concentrates on being the vocalist) as Dragon Head, and Devil Christ 13 members. All are in a Hawaiian shirt over a t-shirt, and accessorise with huge brown-beaded necklaces, which look more like chocolates strung together in a string. Each member has to say something. I couldn't remember what the rest said, but Akiya was totally cute. He tried to make himself sound hunky, and well erm, cool :p with a deep low voice. LOL. Like some bad boys image. Then they started playing, and since I was rather close to the huge speakers at the sides, I was covering my right ear with my hand the whole time (to avoid being "deaf" later on). Akiya somehow noticed it (as I'm in the 4th Row and is taller than most Japanese girls, except one ^^'; she's really tall~ about 1.75 m!), and I noticed that his guitar sound level was slightly softer when he played as Kagrra. SWEEEEEET~
Now, it's the time that everyone had waited for. Kagrra! I couldn't remember exactly the tracks' names, but they definitely play songs from ~SAN~ ^^'; Though they left out songs like Sarasoujuu no Komori Uta from ~SAN~, they included Rin, Omou, Urei and Yume Izuru Chi on the playlist. For Rin, there was a long instrument interlude at the beginning, and Isshi started to sing at the wrong section ^^';;; The rest of the members didn't stop playing, but was looking at him, having the astonished 'Eh?' and 'Haha' look. Isshi simply smiled widely with a bashful look on his face, and he kept on having that face like he wanted to laugh out loudly, but couldn't. XD~
After end of 4 songs or so, Nao came forward to play his bass, and Akiya was to follow the same with his guitar but he stopped short. Nao played again, and suddenly the tune turned to a 'Happy Birthday' song!!! Everyone sang along, and started popping their poppers. But I didn't manage to pop mine in time ^^'; After that, two cakes with lighted candles were brought out in celebration of both Shin's and Akiya's birthdays! :D~ Isshi then told the audience that Shin was mumbling to Isshi that hope no one remember his birthday XD (How can that be, right?), while Akiya's expression to Isshi was like 'Bring it on, man! It's MY Birthday' LOL. Nao wanted to blow their candles, since Akiya and Shin were simply too polite to let each other blow the candles first.
From the birthday celebration onwards, they played the rest of the songs prepared for today's AUGA event. When Kagrra reappeared again for the encore, Isshi made a really solemn speech first :) First of all, he said there was no rehearsal for today's AUGA's performance, and he even came in the singlet and bermudas that he wore in the day ^-^ (The rest of the members were also casually dressed, and in light make-up) He added on to say that it's definitely a different experience to play at livehouse, as compared to halls because he felt we are closer to him, and there don't seem to be a barrier between us. In fact, he told that he felt we are like his high school students and all of us are in a Bunka Matsuri ('Cultural Festival'). But what's touching is he said that everyone of us has a dream, which all of us move forward to achieve it and Kagrra is also the same. For each tomorrow, Kagrra will continue to ganbatte.
After his speech, the last song was Urei. Akiya was nearer than ever, and he even stopped at one point to touch our hands. I couldn't manage to touch his hand, even though I was near, BUT not near enough =____= Isshi finally came over to the right side (all along he was in the centre and left, but not right >_<)! He pointed his mic towards us to let us sing a small part, while he smiled so widely.
Finally, the song ended. Each Kagrra member started to throw their stuffs, and Akiya threw his guitar picks and a towel (which was grabbed by a group of girls behind me, and they decided by 'scissors, paper, stone' to see who gets it finally O_o';). Izumi threw about 3 or 4 drum sticks, and I think Isshi threw his water bottle. For Nao and Shin, I couldn't see what they threw, because the whole time my eyes are fixed on Akiya and Isshi only XD~ (Akiya really has beautiful endearing eyes! *melt away*)
Nao came out to be the MC for the last time, while the rest retired backstage, and he said he said thank you for coming, and please be careful when you go home. :)
The boys are really wonderful people! Oh yah, if you've read this far, I let you on a secret about Akiya :D~ in appreciation for reading my extremely long report XD~
When Akiya made a speech about his message, he didn't want to reveal his age so he kept saying 2N years old (N= number), and then at one point, he slipped and said 'Nijyuu~~~go' Well everyone knew what it means then. He's 25 this year, and then Isshi comforted him by saying no one heard his age (actually we did heard XP~) Akiya quickly switched to saying that he's actually 21. Like real. As if we believe him. LOL.
*phew* Finished! Hope you enjoy reading it! (Hope I didn't hear a snore ^^';)