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

[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]

It really is poetic and beautiful. Really amazing he was able to write such beautiful words in the face of such tragedy.

I look up to him very much and he will always have my utmost respect, love and faith.

That's really wonderful.

[shiro_ko]

so sad yet so beautiful!

when you read words like that from him that are so beautiful in thier truth and pain direct from the heart, you know that when he writes his lyrics he is writing from the same place, the same emotions, and that makes them so much more real than so many other artists work, it makes me respect him alot for sharing this intimate side of himself with his fans

The words that stick in my mind the most right now are his words asking us to imagine our loved ones, so that we can become kinder tomorrow than we were today... I will strive to do that.

*nods* the care he has for his friends is somthing so special he's a great rolemodel I hope I can follow his example and do that too

[gekka_no_neko]

when you read words like that from him that are so beautiful in thier truth and pain direct from the heart, you know that when he writes his lyrics he is writing from the same place, the same emotions, and that makes them so much more real than so many other artists work,

Gackt is the most real artist I have ever known. What he gives us in his music is himself, and that is something to treasure.

[gakuto_chan]

I read that entry some times ago, and it really made me cry. It shows how much Gackt cares about each and every one of his close friends, and how much he treasures each moment. At the same time, it shows how strong he is, and even after death, thinks for the person whom has passed away. The true strength in a person is one like him, where reflection and persistence is mixed among a tender sorrow. Someone who will always go on, striving to be a better person than yesterday. He has been continually stepping upwards, and as he wrote in "Lapis", "Honno sukoshi dake tsuyoku naru tame ni mizukara wo kizuketeita," through hurtful times such as these, he embraces the pain instead of running away from it. He looks for the support of others instead of letting himself carry all the pain. In this way, each and everytime he becomes a stronger person

[gekka_no_neko]

The true strength in a person is one like him, where reflection and persistence is mixed among a tender sorrow. Someone who will always go on, striving to be a better person than yesterday.

What you have said here is exactly how I have always thought of Gackt. He has this enormous capacity to take in and feel the emotions of others, while at the same time he has this strength of will that he can send out to others. I have always found that to be astonishing, and I truly believe that he has reached the potential in man, and is even reaching beyond it. Before finding Gackt, I did not have much faith in people; after finding him, I have complete faith in Gackt, and growing faith in the people who strive to live the way he lives.

The thought of anyone close to me dying is too painful for me to carry, and I constantly worry about that. I know I will be devastated, but I wonder if I could be as strong as him. I've been lucky in that I haven't lost anyone close to me. I also have this fear that I won't be able to be as strong as him

[sweiled]

It is truly beautiful indeed. And the way he thought of life, of beginning instead of the end in the face of death is really admirable. That he felt gratitude and not just sadness over his death. To want to tell him that he is happy and proud to have known him and not jsut lament over his death. Life is a never-ending circle, though we may not be able to touch him, to see him, he will still be right here with us. A person is never truly dead unless you will it to be so.

Living is indeed much much more painful and yet he struggled hard to achieve that instead of just taking the easy way out. A true fighter indeed... And true that that is what makes life so much more enjoyable. We have friends to laugh with us, to share our joy, to share our pain. No one can ever replace anyone in another's heart. All of us are special like that.

And I'm surprised to read it too. On the actual date itself. He knows that it's a two-way relationship. That anytime he needs it, we are right there for him. Always. Unconditionally.

[gekka_no_neko]

That he felt gratitude and not just sadness over his death. To want to tell him that he is happy and proud to have known him and not jsut lament over his death.

I hope that when the time comes and I have to face the death of a loved one, I can remember these words that Gackt shared with us. I just never stop learning from Gackt, and every lesson is one that makes my life better.

We have friends to laugh with us, to share our joy, to share our pain. No one can ever replace anyone in another's heart.

Thank goodness we have friends to share life with. It is so important for us to treasure our friendships and to treat them as irreplaceable relationships. Living is hard and painful, but having friends makes it worthwhile.

He knows that it's a two-way relationship. That anytime he needs it, we are right there for him. Always. Unconditionally.

Absolutely. I wish all of his fans would feel the same way.

Thank you for comments as always.

[sweiled]

I do not know whether I would have such courage. I pray that when the time comes, I could be strong like him. Indeed, he enriches my life. I cannot imagine life without him now. I mean, without his words of wisdom, his encouraging words. Life just seem so wasted before I knew him now that I look back.

Yes, indeed. Having someone there to sahre your life with you makes life memorable and worth living.

Hahaha, why ar eoyu so polite all of a sudden? *huggles*

[gekka_no_neko]

You will be strong, just remember his words...

Hahaha, I think Gackt would appreciate if I'm polite to Imee-san every once in a while. ~_^ Seriously, this diary entry reminded me how important friends are, and how much I appreciate them being in my life. ^^ Thanks for being here. *returns huggles*