10/19 Koisuru Fortune Cookie Yukirin Handshake Report

I will post my full handshake report later, below is just Yukirin’s part for now. The ones for Haruu and Miyupon needs editing. I also want to write about the sendoff for Sae and Nacchan at the end of the event which I participated. The handshake event was at Pacifico Yokohama. My hotel was really close by so it was a convenient walk over to the event. I had handshake tickets for Yukirin in Rounds 2, 4, 5 & 6. Round 3 is when most of the members are on break.   I was rather nervous at the beginning as we were lining up in the waiting area prior to Round 2. My stomach was actually hurting for a bit. The waiting area was next to the goods lane area so there were lots of people and not a lot of space. I was surprised how nervous I got. Luckily, Yukirin’s line is always long and it gave me a lot of time to settle myself before it was time to meet her in Round 2. Yukirin was in Lane 97. Harukyan was in Lane 96 and Miichan was in the Lane 98. If there are certain things you want to say, you have to think ahead of time and be ready since you really only get about 8 secs. You can’t really go in with long sentences either or you’ll run out of time. I also find my Japanese grammar goes out the door when talking to them. LOL Yukirin started Round 2 about 20 minutes late.  I wasn’t nervous by the time it was my turn. Round 2 (I walked in and noticed what Yukirin was wearing. She’s wearing a tie! Holds Yukirin hands. OMG! I get to see Yukirin again!!!) M: Good Morning! Y: Good Morning! (She had a nice smile, not the typical big big smile) M: I’m from Canada Y: Ehhhh (typical Yukirin reaction) M: It’s been a year! Y: wow (cute smile) M: I missed you! (hehe) Y: (Yukirin took away one hand and gave me thumbs up) (Times Up!) M: See you later! (waves bye bye) Y: (waves) It was obvious Yukirin was really tired, I had read earlier reports from Round 1 about Yukirin’s condition. As a fan, it kinda hurts to see your oshi so tired yet still giving their all to their fans. After Yukirin, I went to see Miyupon in Round 2. Round 4 (Yukirin seems to have rested a bit during the break and seems perkier) M:...

Yokohama Arena

Less than a week to go to Yukirin’s 3rd Solo Live! Since I wouldn’t be able to attend, I went and visited Yokohama Arena during my trip!   Outside Yokohama Arena is of course the event schedule…   Yukirin’s official website has updated that blocked view seats and additional seats will be going on sale 11/6, it’s last minute so I hope it means that ticket sales went well and they decided to open up more tickets for sale. I wonder which stage configuration her concert will be. Regardless, i’m sure it’ll be awesome. From the Sukkiri clip, it looks like the band will be the same as the first two live, Team Yukiring is back. Can’t...

10/31 Blog Update

I’m back from Japan!!! I went to two handshake events, the individual one on 10/19 and the national one in Nagoya on 10/27. So, I ended up meeting more members from the National HS Event and I got to see Yukirin again. Full reports to come. Also, a number of blog updates to come. I’m just getting back in the swing of things. Also, people have been asking about Tagarin. The subs for the remaining episodes will be done before end of year....