Despite my snark I am a reasonably nice person. Feel free to ask me a question unless your question is "Why do you hate Shinee?" If you've arrived at my Tumblr and still think I hate Shinee, I will have to ask what the hell is wrong with you.
Hai, this is the continuation of last month’s column.
Firstly, for those of you who didn’t read the last issue, I talked about drummer Yuuya under the theme “how I met the members of SID”. Thank you for so much feedback. This time, I want to write about meeting bassist Aki.
I’m pretty sure our first encounter was at the livehouse Urawa Narciss, where we played at the same event. First impression… what a showy person (laughs). At that time, he was basically a striking sight. I was surprised by his hair style, by the number of piercings he had, and most of all by his live performance on that day. The image of bassists I had until then crumbled to dust. I honestly thought he was “cool”.
And so time flowed by, until the time came when I could see the end of my band ahead. I was searching for bandmates to form a new band (SID), with one condition I wouldn’t back down on: they had to be people with charisma. I was looking for someone who could stand on the shimote side of the stage, and still have a presence that could threaten to even swallow up the vocalist - me. Aki quickly came to mind. However, we never spoke much beyond greetings, and above all else, I was nervous over the fact that his personality was far too different from mine. Even so, I thought Aki’s presence was crucial in forming my ideal band. With no way out and no appointment in advance, I called him. Miraculously, Aki also knew and approved of me. As we talked, even my unease faded. It was an instant decision. We could clear the way to our new path in one breath, the road to the genre called Visual-kei. Being in SID, a band formed by mutual attraction, there was nothing I was afraid of. For the first time I felt “invincible”. In the days leading up to our first live, I spent most of my time everyday with Aki. We met up without fail everyday. To make sure we were one in everything, we took up the same part-time jobs. We decided to go without sleep. No matter how small the matter was, we would get in contact by phone. We also gave out fliers together daily and got into countless arguments.
The first live. Ikebukuro CYBER. Out of the 11 bands playing, SID was the opening act. The audience was small enough for a headcount. To corner ourselves, we gave no news in advance and attended the event as a completely secret guest. The audience sat down for the first song, “Hitsuyouaku”. By the time our set ended, our audience became our fans. I thought, “we can make it”. Then came the first live at which we were to give an announcement. Without knowing what it will be, we just went ahead and started the rumours first. More than 100 fans turned up to see us, us who had no reputation at all back then, and the number continued to grow after that. After the very first live (secret guest) ended, Aki and I sat before a vending machine outside CYBER and talked about what SID was to be like from then onwards, with the only enquette form we received that day in hand. It was only natural for me to think, “I’ll try and make a gamble on my career as a musician with this guy”.
And now, I am confident that after Aki’s parents, I am the one who knows him best, both his good and bad sides.
Because I think I can discover more of his “charms” from now on, I won’t leave him.
omg *squee* ;___;
(Source: gurakko.livejournal.com)
Favorite Sofa.
Recently it appears that Maro favours the sofa.
Intendly running.
Together we watch TV
And the other day he was from the bottom of the sofa saying [I can’t climb …]
Grow, I will watch over you.
(Seriously, this guy dotes on his little kitty! Maro, you have one loving owner!)
This will be a little different from the usually Mao Blog translation, Mao has recently gotten a kitty! [ He says he became a boyfriend] So for the last few days he has been posting about his cat, Maro. He said that Mao’s Blog has become Maro’s blog! So with out further ado….
[2012-03-06]
I have become a boyfriend (He scared me a little when he said that, I thought he actual meant he got a girl…would be happy but heart broken a little ;w;)
It has been reported.
Finally, my wish/goal of becoming a boyfriend has been realized.
Nyaan( Meow)
Too cute!
Was already at my house earlier, but still so excited!
I hope you get used to the house soon!
She is named, “Maro” *I’m assuming it’s a girl since he has referred to himself as boyfriend? i could be wrong though ;D*
Maro Nyan Welcome![2012-03-06]
Eat alot.
Play a lot.
Then fall asleep.
The way Maro sleeps with the arm rest, that is just like me.
For a while, [Mao’s official blog] has become [Maro’s Official Blog] (Laughs)[2012-03-07]
Today Maro san.
I opened the cage door and it saw the open do but didn’t come out, it had a frighten look.
It came out a little bit but then turned around and ran back in side the cage.
It’s in an unfamiliar environment, still it’s anxious and worried.
Slow is good because once it comes out we can play.(Now the images of Mao’s kitty…Maro chan!)
Mao is to adorable in the way he is getting so excited over his new kitty! I wish them both the best of luck! :3 I hope Maro becomes more comfortable with his new home! I love that Mao is a cat guy~ (I love cats)EDIT: it is a HE! Not SHE!
oh my god the last picture!!! ahguehguiahgia!!!
wait wait wait. YUUYA is the one acting normally and standing still while the others lose their minds? is this real life?
SID- 乱舞のメロディ+ 冬のベンチ (CDTV - Premier Live 2011-2012 (2012.01.01) (by xinhubingying)
omg ranbun no melody
