Let's backtrack a little first...
I calculated that waiting in line = no water, no food, no energy for the whole day.. this is what caused my 2 legs to cramp up the day before. So I weighed out my options.. Should I really risk it again to get 1 shirt? Nah, it's not worth it.
Instead, I spent that time in Omotesando and Harajuku to buy shit. It was a lot less stressful on my body anyways. My body was really tore up from the day before. Voice was gone. Neck was immobile. Arms and shoulders were bruised, and worst of all my legs were in total pain still.
I went to Harajuku and scoped out the scene. I didn't have much plans except to just visit one of my favorite stores. I went into Chrome Hearts and made my first purchase at Harajuku. They gave me a water and a CH Guarantee Card! Why can't american service be like this?!! Unfortuneately, they were sold out of my size of this one shirt... noo! Oh well, Time to head over to Omotesando Chrome Hearts and look there!
The walk to omotesando was hot. It was nice though to take in the nice scenery for the last time...
Arrived to CH in Tokyo and walked in. The person greated me and told me to head downstairs for the main floor. I went down and headed towards the shirts and asked if they had any left. They told me in dissapointment, no...!
I looked around some more and then started to chat with this really pretty girl that worked there...The thing about this is, people in Japan don't even care about selling you shit. They are interested in talking to you as well. This has happened to me in so many stores..From Edwin, Blacktop Motorcycle, Bars and Restaurants, and now even Chrome Hearts.
She showed me around and told me alot about the Japanese collection of Chrome Hearts. She took me to the top floor and showed me around and even into the CH bathroom! We talked about CH and American culture stuff. Before I left she asked me my name and we exchanged names.. . Yoko. What a pretty name.
I told her I wanted a memory from Japan, so she gave me her card. I think she got the feeling that I had fallen in love with her! HAHA!
Yoko and I, Chrome Hearts Tokyo.
Chrome Hearts Memories.
I headed home and changed and showered and ran over to Shinkiba Stuido Coast for my last live.
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DIR EN GREY - ALL THINGS VISIBLE 09
Today, I got a bad seat #. #2324. It was okay though, I was already dedicated to give my body and rush hard to get a good spot. When i arrived at the venue, it was swarmed with visual kei looking people like yesterday... I then realized - wow, i will never see this kind of visual again in the states. At least these people can pull it off...
I headed in the venue when my number was called. My spot was rediculously terrible.. The waiting was a pain in the ass..but then people started to randomly rush in. At this point,I pushed hard and got somewhat close to the stage..
The lights dimmed, and the ominous booming of "Sa Bir" played. I RAN HARD! I pushed as hard as I could and got pretty close, but not as close as yesterday. It's Show Time..
Shinya came out, then Die, then Kaoru and Toshiya, and then an overwhelming of screams filled the room when Kyo appeared. I was filled with anticipation and couldn't wait for the first song to start..
What song would would open the song tonight?..
(songs that stood out in my mind)
1. Hydra 666 - this song ripped the night open. they opened with this song. What a good choice, very hype song with lots of energy. I was happy to hear this song as I didn't hear it the previous night.
2. Red soil. again. So much energy.
3. Repetition of Hatred - Die's solo was sick. It was hard to hear though since Kyo has changed the ending a bit by growling in beat.. so the fans would do it too!
4. Shokubeni. this was hands down the best song performance tonight. I was glad to hear it again. The total revamped version. Except tonight was different. Kyo sang one part without the mic and his voice soared through the room. It was so powerful, he had so much passion when doing so.. He quickly screamed back into the chorus...Beautiful.. I wish I could relive this moment.
5. Reiketsu - The lights made this song evil. Song starts out with red lights scanning the room up and down. This was going to be the last song before the encore, I can't beleive the set list had already come to an end..
6. Inconvinient - Great to hear this again, very serene.
7. .. Now I wasn't sure what would be next.. More surprises or what? Last night after Inconvinient, they played Akuro... So maybe tonight was another surprise? Or maybe they would bring back a goodie like C or Kodou... Well, I found out when the bass riff came in.
The song was Bottom of Death Valley, last played since WHO KNOWS WHEN. I was like OH MY GAAAWD. This song was great. Everything was so WARM. the tones and sounds. It was so serene at the same time so powerful...Die's solo was amazing.
8. More surprises.. KIGAN. another oldie they have not played in years. WOW KIGAN. WOW.
JUST WOW.
9. Maggots. I was really pumped to hear this song. I was starting to wonder where it was since they play it every show. Everyone sang along powerfully.
10. Last Song, Gaika. once again, last song was Gaika. I gave it everything I had. I wanted to destroy myself at the end of this song. This song, beautiful as always...
So the show ended. I was so close to catching one of Die's picks. It slipped out of my hand...
I want to thank the girl(im sorry i didnt catch your name) that attended the concert with me. you were very kind! Thanks for all the help!
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Next was shibuya. I had a little after-party dinner thing. On the train ride there, I kept wondering what had just happened. I guess I came to the conclusion that it was something that people would call, a miracle.
I had a lot of fun at the last gathering with my CapS friends. I was at the same time very sad. This was my last day and everything.
Taya and Gene. This guy was our waiter. He was a mutual friend of Taiki's. Really funny guy.
My friends.
Last stop. Tsujigaoka desu.
...Gene.
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