I'm not going to write a detailed report. If you're Italian, you will be able to read a complete report of the event sooner or later on Tokyonoise, it will be written by my friends Laura and Andrea. They were both with me all day so we basically did and saw the same stuff.

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We did it Meevers!!! Welcome to Italy!!!! We know you gotta go now but we'll always be calling you back!!!! ^_____________________^
(we know a place where you eat as much pizza as you want and you only pay 12 euros!!! :D)

Cercare di tradurre l'inglese di Ruki è come farsi di una droga di quelle belle pesanti, ma è anche per questo che tutto sommato gli vogliamo un po' bene...
(sono ufficialmente in vacanza-cazzeggio per... 3 giorni XD)

(ho cercato di tradurla in modo che avesse un senso ed un minimo di poesia XD perciò non scassate, e poi vi sfido a dare una traduzione esatta del Rukese se non siete nella sua amata testolina pelosa XD)

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I really don't.
I mean, I should know more than everyone. And I DO know.
I study Politics. So I kinda know how everything works, and I know that when it comes down to power it's really stupid to think that everyone can just get along and be happy, lalala, life is rainbows.
It doesn't work like that. There is money, economy, oil, a whole world that turns in a certain way because things work in a certain way. If a rich spoiled Western kid can sit on a computer and think stupid nothing like this and babble in warm clothes is because of wars, because things work in a certain way, because some people are feeding on others  somewhere in the world. If the light is on is because of oil, most likely. So yeah.
With years, I'm becoming cynical. The more I study, the more I think that "peace" is wishful thiking. There has never been eternal peace, and most likely there will never be global peace. It's easy to talk about it for a Western, for someone who's living in a rich country, but reality is made of hunger, exploitation, rapes, genocides, racism and all the bad things that are under the sun on the beautiful planet. Power. Power counts. Money count. Survival count. And when it comes to survival, people become animals.

But at the same time, I don't want things to be like this.

Maybe it's because I don't value my life that much. I mean, I like living, but if I were to die, it would be only a small damage for planet Earth, I just would worry about my parents and friends because I don't want to see them sad.

But if I have to live in a world where only money and power count, where only survival counts and I have to become a blind animal to save my life... well, I don't know if I want to be in this world. I prefer a quick death if pain has to make me go mad. I'm saying this, and I would probably fight to death if someone were to try and kill me or rape me or whatever. Ironic, isn't it?

So I wonder. We went on the moon and still we can't settle things among us. Among families, among friends, among countries. Why can't we just get along?

People, why can't you just stop hurting others?
I'm not saying it's easy. Not when you're hungry, in pain, lost, alone, afraid, at war, with no hopes for your future. But is there really no better way?

The enemy you're fighting, he probably wants what you want. Did you ever stop to think that he might be as scared and hungry and lost as you?

Did I ever stop to think about it?

Can't we just talk things out? Talk, and try to understand how we feel. Because seriously, sometimes I'm just so sad that i go mad and start being mean at others. I try to be gentle all the time, but humans fail. But it's just because of pain, not out of hatred. If I could get rid of that pain, I would be a better person, but I can't. But if I have enough time, if I can talk, usually some sense starts appearing in my head. So yeah.

In the end, we all die. That's a fact. The problem is, what is important in the time that goes from our birth to our death? Sometimes I think we just built castles of power and knowledge and energy and interests and we just forgot why we started building fences in the first place.
To shelter what we love from danger.

Doesn't it come down to this? Everything that we did since day 1. An act of love for something, be it ourselves and our survival or food or animals or beautiful things. If love is the source of everything, how could things become so complicated? When did we become greedy?
When did those fences become fences bewteen us?

I don't think it's easy to get along. I mean, you can't like anybody. But can't we all live at peace, and try to be tolerating with what we don't like? Why can't people be respectful, don't throw garbage on the ground, respect the queues, be polite? It's just so fucking easy. If people can't do these simple tasks, how can we expect humanity to achieve peace?

I know that it's not easy. Because you can't exactly keep your neighbour outside your fence anymore. It's called globalization. And those people sometimes believe in things that are totally opposite of what you believe in.

But then I look at the USA. And I see that as a country it has lots of problems, but mixed races are living there in a rather peaceful manner. So it can be done. The problem is how, why, when, and another million questions that I can't answer.

I only know one thing.
If I have to live in a world where I only have to be afraid, where I only have to be surrounded by hate and by people killing themselves in the name of a religion, where I only have to be surrounded by people longing for power and nothing else, where I have to feel guilty because I'm among the privileged, where my comfortable life is built on the shoulders of other people, where things will only get worse with time, where everyday it's a struggle for survival, where things are so complicated that they can't be solved, where problems can't be solved with talking, where talking it's useless because nobody's gonna change their mind in the end...
well, I don't know if I want to live in this world.
Like, seriously. Not like some teenager that wants to die because he/she is out of love.
Because I don't see a meaning in my life. I don't see a meaning in life on planet Earth. If it all comes down to power and money, well, let there be an atomic war and let's say goodbye to humanity, at least nature will thank us.

Give me good news, please. I'm so fucking tired of hearing bad news. They just make me want to vanish away.
Be good persons, people.
Give me good news.
 

		I will marry Pon.
		After a wild honeymoon, We will settle down in Tokyo in our fabulous Shack.
		We will have 13 kid(s) together.
		Our family will zoom around in a Puple Jeep Cherokee.
		I will spend my days as a Housewife, and live happily ever after.

I've slept outside yesterday night, to watch the stars <3.
I woke up at 4.00 AM and my friends were sleeping. The whole world here was, actually. I was kinda uncomfortable cos I kept rolling down the hill while sleeping in my sack X°°D.
I watched the falling stars and felt at peace. The night sky is so beautiful. The sky makes me feel lighter, and happier. As if everything could fit somewhere, in that big space. As if there were places for everyone, somewhere. As if I could be in touch with everyone, all the people that I've lost  or  that are forever away from me.
15 stars for 3 wishes XD.

Then one more.
I just wish that everyone could be happy. Like, everyone on planet Earth. It's silly and it will never happen, the world is too fucked up for that, but it'd be great. Nothing but smiles for one moment. Since I cannot wish for everyone in the world, I've wished upon those stars for you.
Please, God, let everyone I know be happy. <3


(xposted like hell is coming on earth)

...quindi tiè, lo spammo pure qui.

Visual Band Assocation Baton
Write the name of the visual band that you most associate with the statement.

?? Has intense fans
Dir En Grey (Dunno since I'm not in the fandom, but this is what everybody says XD)

?? A band that you want to revive
Pierrot. I discovered them when they were already disbanded T^T. And Viored for the same reason. And Pawn, I thought they had potential but they disbanded T^T.

?? The most recent you saw live
Miyavi

?? Your favourite band right now
Alice Nine., Miyavi, SID, Unfade

?? A band that used to be your favourite
Well I still am a fan of every band that I used to like... but I guess once I was more into The GazettE fandom wise. Now I rarely speak with other fans aside from my friends.

?? A band that's 'riding the wave' (successful)
A few months ago I would have said the GazettE, but they're busy recording at the moment so they're kinda MIA. I've seen Alice Nine. on a lot of covers lately, so I guess they are? Also LM.C seem to be working around a lot. I've also seen a lot of Versailles, I'm not a fan but I guess they are really riding the wave now XD. Same goes for the MUCC guys.

?? I think it's good that they're already popular
Uhm, dunno.

?? My recommendation
Unfade.

?? Most or all the members are good looking
90% of the guys XD.

?? The opposite of the above question
There are a lot of bands with not so handsome members, mostly Indie bands who can't do make up right haha XD. But personally, I find all Ancafè's members rather on the ugly side - I still like their music though ;P. But in Italy we say "Beautiful is what you like"...

?? Hurtful fans
I've heard about Ancafé and Diru fans but since I'm not in the fandom I don't know. And the GazettE too I've heard.

?? Nice fans
Dunno.

?? Must buy their releases
Every band that I like T^T. Mostly Miyavi, A9, SID. And Unfade, I want some Unfade in my room too T^T

?? Frankly, I'm already tired of them
No one I can think of.

?? They've been on my mind lately
I'm getting into Unfade a lot. And LM.C, after the announcement they will come to Italy this winter (HELLYEAHITALYWTF).

?? Has a good relationship with their fans
Miyavi. Also Alice Nine., but Miyavi has more experience XD and speaks English after all. I've heard also a lot of MUCC fans saying that MUCC are great. But generally 90% of the VK artists seem to have a good relationship with their fans.

?? I don't hear good things about them
Screw. I personally don't like them because they sound too heavy for me but my friends don't seem to like them either ^^'.

?? Seems like they'll disband soon
NO ONE I LIKE I SERIOUSLY HOPE.

?? Lots of people cosplay them
The GazettE, I see a lot of cosplay about them.


From Shattered-Tranquility.net's Monthly Meme! July 2008 Edition II.

1. What got you into liking visual kei?
Miyavi <3. And The Way to Your Heart online manga.

2. What bands are you currently into?
Alice Nine., The GazettE, Unfade, Miyavi (not a band but still XD), LM.C, Nightmare, Merry. I don't know if SID and Abingdon Boys School still count as visual. The underlined ones are the one that I really really adore <3.

3. What bands do you currently dislike?
I'm not really into Moi Dix Mois stuff and similar. But it's not like I dislike them, I just don't listen to them ^^'.  Same goes for a lot of "heavier" bands like Diru, I only like their slower stuff.

4. What was the very first visual band you liked?
The GazettE I suppose? Unless Orochi from The Way to Your Heart manga count XD.

5. What's a band that you used to hate?
None really.

6. What's your favourite song?
Itoshii Hito by Miyavi. It's my song after all XD (my real name can be translated as Itoshii in Japanese XD)

7. What are your favourite lyrics?
The simpler ones that I can understand XD.

8. How much have you spent on CDs?
Normal amount of money I guess. I am kinda on the poor side so I can't get too crazy when shopping for Cds.

9. What vocalist do you respect or like?
Oh well. I think that Takanori-san (ABS) is one of the best out there. After him come Ruki from The GazettE and Mao from SID in my personal chart. But I also think that Miyavi and Shou did a really good job and became really better with time ^^.

10. What guitarist do you respect or like?
Miyavi. And Hiroto from Alice Nine. But I don't really know guitar enough to be a judge XD.

11. What bassist do you respect or like?
Same as above, I really can't judge bass playing skills.  But I like Aki from SID because he's sexy (what a deep reason XD)

12. What drummer do you respect or like?
Nao from Alice Nine. Because he just makes the world a better place XD.

13. Is there a member who is similar to yourself?
Don't think so (luckily for them XD), but the judgment should be left to others.

14. What music do you listen to outside of visual kei?
Mostly r'n'b and old hip hop. Also pop-rock, 90s pop and instrumental music.

15. Is your makeup or clothing 'visual'?
Not really XD. I do wear black eye-liner though XD.

16. What changed after you started listening to visual bands?
I started learning Japanese? XD Well, I got more into rockish sound. I was a fly girl after all. And I met very interesting people.

17. What are three sets of lyrics that you would recommend and why?
This is difficult, since I basically rely on translations to understand 90% lyrics. But anyway:
1) Taion by The GazettE, but only if you know the story behind it.
2) Hi no hikari sae todokanai kono basho de. I think it really shows a lot of the Miyavilosophy about life.
3) Armor ring by Alice Nine. because I'm a sucker for love songs and this is THE love song I wish someone would sing to me T^T.
And I would add Rose of Pain by X Japan as a bonus track ^^

18. What are three songs you recommend and why?
1) Jikoai, Jiga Jisan/ Selfish Love because that's what got me into VK.
2) anything from X Japan because it's history and history is good.
3) dunno, 3 songs is too little T^T

19. What three bands would you recommend and why them?
Dunno. It really depends on the person's tastes. I mean, I can't recommend Alice Nine. to someone who likes hard rock XD. But to someone with similar tastes, I would say Unfade, Alice Nine. and SID.

20. Finally, do you love visual kei to death?
Live by Jrock, die by Jrock XD

From Shattered-Tranquility.net's Monthly Meme! July 2008 Edition.

I'm back from Germany.
I don't really feel like writing a detailed report now, I'm just too tired XD (yesterday I had 12 hours of train with 4 changes of train and heavy luggage... I can do this just for a few people, really XD). But to sum it up in a few words Miyavi is amazing over description, but the people of the Backstage suck.
One of our girls fainted during the line because they are not even capable of taking care of a line (they said it's not their responsibility but then who should take care of this stuff? The fans? We are PAYING to be there). And Miyavi fainted on the stage because it was just TOO HOT in there (he was probably also tired and everything but I'm sure it was also too warm on the stage). I mean, I have never sweated so much in my entire life. Never.  Then he came back, and it was totally totally sweet, but of course the show was shorter and he wasn't in his best shape (of course, I'm not blaming him or anything). At least the crowd was really participating the show :). I'm just waiting for him to give out a message on his blog to understand what really happened, I really hope it's alright and I firmly believe is nothing serious.

We were on the right of the stage, around the 3-6 line (moving around a lot XD), right under Saro. Saro himself was wonderful, he's really energetic on the stage, I couldn't keep my eyes off of him!!! (and don't worry man, maybe people won't follow your instructions but we do XD). I'm sure he noticed us too <3.
Of course, till he fainted Miyavi was amazing. I may add other words but they wouldn't do him justice. When he came back, of course he wasn't in his best shape, but still he was great. His guitar skills are awesome, and he is sex on legs ;P. I'm so happy I got to see him in real flesh so near, and not only on YouTube XD. He is so fucking perfect it's not even fair for us poor normal people XD. And man, he can dance. Yeah yeah. He's better than a lot of breakdance wannabes I've seen on the streets.
We missed Tyko T^T I really wanted to see him on stage... well, it can't be helped since he has something more important to take care of!

I can't remember the exact playlist but this is a list of the songs he performed.  They are not in order and I might have missed something and added something else XD.

JPN Pride
Kabuki  Danshi
Ossan ossan ore nanbo
Coin Lockers Baby
21st Century Blues
Kimi ni Funkey Monkey Vibration
Hi no Hikari Sae....
Freedom Fighters
BOOM-HAH-HAH...
Are you ready to rock
Shouri no V-rock

ENCORE
Saki Hokoru....
Subarashiki kana kono sekai...

On a side note, we got fanservice doing Funky Monkey!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!! XD The song itself was awesome,  with Miyavi and Teddy Loid "battling" with guitar and beatboxing.  Myv gave Teddy a kiss <3 I hope it's gonna be in a DVD or something XD.  I can't blame Myv, since Teddy is really cute ^^ (his weight is probably around 30 kilos though XD).
I hope we're gonna be in a DVD also, because when in line we got the chance to show to the camera the Italian flag with "Come to Italy" written on it. It would be amazing!

The merchandising is nice. Personally I don't spend a lot of money (since I'm so poor XD) on it but I bought the pink towel because next time at least I'll have something to wave around during Shouri no V-Rock XD.
And, the scrapbook was given to Saro-san!!! Yay!!! I couldn't be there because I was in the hospital with my friend but I'm so happy!!! The other girls are fucking amazing!! ^^

I just hope people stay away from the Backstage in the future, or that the Backstage gets better organisation. Personally, I wouldn't go there even is Tupac came back from the grave and decided to perform.

Ed un messaggio finale alle mie lovve Ciarly, Jen, Kucchan e Miyou: VI AMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO <3 <3 <3
Ricordi del viaggio:
- vaffanculo a te e a Teddy Loid! XD (questo lo capiranno solo loro, ovviamente non è un insulto ma c'è una storia dietro XD)
- il Frappuccino di Nao... *corre a nascondersi*
- l'angolo dei single in camera
- la serata nascoste dietro il palazzo coi conigli...
- il giappino figo sul treno del ritorno
- il piede del diavolo che porta sfiga
- se mi sono dimenticata qualcos' altro ditemelo XD

Un saluto anche alle altro 4 ragazze italiane che abbiamo incontrato lì ^^ Chiara, Giulia, Lara e Sara.

This is everything for now. ^^ If you want more details please contact me in private, I'm really too tired to write something more than this XD and I'm sure there are other reports out there anyway.