Tonight a beautiful moon has appeared...

[gekka_no_neko]

This is a translation of Gackt's first diary entry for 2004.  This one made me cry.

EDIT: I forgot to put up the rules. I know you guys know the rules, but here they are again.

1. Do not take any of these translations, even for yourself, without my permission.  Even if you ask for my permission, I don't know if I can give it.  The worst that could

Comments

[hikaru_ania]

*cries* Living is definitely harder than dying. It requires so much energy, time, and pain in the memories of the ones we have lost. You see, this is why I admire and adore Gackt for the man he is. There is so much more to him than the "pretty face" if you will. I think that too many fans over look this. I actually first got to hear Gackt and then I saw him. And you know what, most fans are always saying "OMG he's so hot, etc." To me, there's so much more to a person than that. So I always tell friends who say that, "I could care less if he had five eyes," Now I get fan girl-ish sometimes, lol, but I want people to know that I see beyond that, and I hope that everyone does. It makes me angry that people over look things like lyric meaning and the person inside. When I first heard his music, I was taken away to another world; and then I looked into his translations, and I saw what I believe to be his soul written out. It was and still is so incredibly beautiful. In fact the first song that I have cried to in my entire life was Lapis. I just got the single and was listing to it while I was writing an e-mail and I suddenly started to cry uncontrollably. To me, if an artist can evoke that much emotion through his or her songs, that artist is a true artist. I hate singers who are to incompetent and don't write their own music or lyrics.

Gackt is someone I look up to as a person, as a man, as a singer, as a human being. I think that if anyone should try to be like someone, that person should strive to be like him. His words of wisdom continue to amaze me. I agree with you about how he said "Please imagine everyone that is precious to you, so that tomorrow you will meet the self that can become kinder than the self of today." What powerful words. And so true. You mentioned that you were amazed that he would write this for Dears to see. It makes me happy that he sees us fans as "more than fans." Once again, this is the true extent of this man. I don't think I know of any star that would do this. I have so much respect for him, and I wish I could meet him in person and tell him that.

But anyway, this is getting too long ^^; I hope you didn't mind this message... it's just that when I read that diary entry, it made me remember why I admire and look up to Gackt. Arigato yo ne, for the translations once again...it's people like you that make us closer to him. *hugs* And I, like you, pledge to and "will continue to support him in everything that he does, from this time to the next." I hope there are many others out there that think like you and I do.

I have leave a message to other fans (if you don't mind):

Please see Gackt for who he is and not just what he looks like; because inside there is a incredible soul, just like yours and mine.

Ja ne for now minna san...

[sweiled]

And I truly agree. There is a beautiful, strong, courageous soul inside. Why can't they see that? How can they not see it...? Look at the man beyond the artist and you'll discover a truly admirable man worthy of so much much more respect.

[gekka_no_neko]

Some people choose not to see it because they don't care about Gackt as a person. They are selfish because they only care about their own emotions, needs and wants, and they don't care about Gackt's feelings, desires and intentions. I think that's it. There's no other way I can explain why they can't see it other than to say they choose not to see it.

[sweiled]

I could never understand how someone could idolize another and yet not know or care about the artist's true feelings. It is just incomprehensible behaviour to me. But I guess that is what's deceptive about Gackt's appearance. He seems to be such a tough, cold man outside, but inside... There lies a very kind and gentle spirit inside.

[gekka_no_neko]

Thank you for this really thoughtful and wonderful comment. I am really touched by your words, and am so glad there are people like you who look beyond the surface and can see him for who he really is.

It makes me angry that people over look things like lyric meaning and the person inside.

I feel the same way...and yet there is not much we can do when those people do not care to put in the effort to know the lyrics and to know Gackt as a person. By doing these translations, it is my hope that people will get to know more about the man behind the face and the music.

His words of wisdom continue to amaze me.

If I were to ever make a list of all the things I have learned from Gackt, it would be a long list indeed.

It makes me happy that he sees us fans as "more than fans."

I've always felt that he sees us as more than just fans. He treats his fans as if every single one of us matters to him, and I think he really wants to reach all of us. I truly believe that he needs our support in order to continue doing what he does, and I hope all his fans can believe that too.

Thanks again for reading and commenting; I feel so happy knowing that I was able to get his words out to you and everyone...