For some reasons, I know that for this occasion words will fail me, but I want to try it for once. Because this thing I feel is more important than anything else.
But first and foremost, I want to admit that I totally forgot that Arashi's anniversary date is September 15th, until 14th afternoon. Yes, this is only my second year of celebrating, so what I feel might not be that strong. But still, for me, it's something really precious that I want to celebrate and share.
I won't say that Arashi has saved my life or something alike, because, hell, it would be the biggest lie I've ever told. I won't also say that they're the reason that I live, because of course I have a lot more reasons to live. After all, I don't lead the life full of pain and obstacles, because my life is just boring like that.
Arashi might not be the first to come to my life and paint it with wonderful colors, and might not be the ones who stay the longest. Arashi might not be the ones that made me able to forget all my pain and nightmares when I go to sleep. Arashi might not be the ones that give me super human strength. But above it all, Arashi are the ones who make me happy. And that's more than enough.
Arashi has taught me a lot of things, without they would probably even understand. They taught me to be honest of my own feelings, to not be scared to choose my way of living, to believe that even though everything looks horrible, it will pass and I will be even happier in the end. Arashi taught me that it's okay to let go, Arashi taught me it's okay to just embrace. Arashi taught me that, yes, every life has a meaning. Arashi taught me a lot about life, for some dudes who once wore transparent plastic costumes for the sake of entertainment.
I haven't been around for that long, so I might not also be the one to say a lot of things about them. But one thing I know for sure is, I have a plan to stay here, somewhere in my busy boring life, to support them, to make sure that they know that I'm one of those people who will never let them down. And that they don't have to worry because we all love them no matter what.
If I ever have a chance to say anything to them, I know what I would say, and the words will be "Thank you very much". I know it will probably be not sufficient, for what I feel about them is certainly much more than that. But I know that it would be enough. For that is all I owe them after all they have been through for the sake of me, one of their fans.
And so, to Arashi, here's what I have to say:
We don't speak the same language, we don't even live in the same country, and this message would probably never reach you, but like I said on Twitter: doesn't mean that the feeling isn't real. Doesn't mean that the gratitude is not really overwhelming.
From now on, and forever, let's take care of each other even more.
嵐さん、本当にありがとうございました。#16周年の嵐に愛を叫べ
I will run forward to my dream, and you guys will always be there along the way. For that, I will forever be grateful.
September 15th, 2015
A fan for: one year
Planning to stay until: forever
Always yours,
Di