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I was pleasantly surprised to see them, because it was earlier than I expected!
I'm HAPPY :)
I just hope it wasn't because, they first send out those who ordered both editions. Because that would be just.
I think I'm one of those rare few, who will obediently wait for their own copies to arrive. I wonder how many are still like me?
This time, I got both editions. No. That wasn't my initial plan.
When I knew about the pre-order, as usual the limited edition was out. But I am pretty sure I didn't receive ANY email from CDJapan. I think, before they could send out the email...it was already pretty much out.
I was like "WHATTTT?" And knew I had to go into stalker mode. Which I did.
Then one day, I saw the limited edition was re-stocked (3 copies) so I rushed for it. At the end, I didn't make it...not because I wasn't fast enough.
CDJapan transferred all 3 copies to the bundle set. YES THEY DID. The initial number for the bundle was 12 (or 15). Then later it became 15 (or 18). HOW DARE THEY.
So I decided to wait and see if they will re-stock just for the limited edition. Then I thought, what if CDJapan never intended to re-stock the limited edition only? So I went for it and figured that when they re-stock again, I could pre-order the limited edition and cancel the bundle set. Honestly, stalking a website is tiring haha.
This is my 2nd time getting both editions for their album. The first one was Arashic, that was the first album they released after I became a fan. I don't see the point of having 2 editions. Though I love photos, but telling me there will be different photos in the lyrics booklet, does not appeal to me.
Maybe the universe was telling me, "It's their 15th year, so you should get both."
I'm glad I did.
THE BOOKLETS ARE LOVELY. I think all the photos are great, I love the whole design. And Nino just looks awesome in both editions. I AM A HAPPY NINO FAN.
Note: Photos are not to be taken out of this LJ post.
Limited edition
Regular edition
Nino's solo was refreshing for first listen. Why? Because all the songs before his (excluding the singles) just had a digital/bass sound to it. So when I got to his, it was a different sound and feel. And yeah, it turned out not to be some ballad XD And there is ichigo in his lyrics! Yes, I'm easily amused.
As for group songs, I have some favourites but one that stood out was Wonderful.
I'm looking forward to watching the PV and making later.