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: Please come to Canada!
Y: Aaaa…I want to go to Canada! (she had a really cute smile!)
M: Is your English ok?
(Yukirin puts one finger in front of mouth, like a cross when they say ‘dame’)
Y: Absolutely no good at all (She said this in a cute voice with a smirk)
M: Ehh…(lol)
(Times Up!)
M: See you later (waves bye bye)
Y: See you (waves, great smile)
After Yukirin in Round 4, I went to see Haruu.
Round 5
M: I liked all the songs in Birthday wedding!
Y: Thank you.
M: So, will you be composing the music for the next single as well?
Y: mmmmm (Yukirin tilts her head like she’s thinking and pouts her lips kinda like the picture below)
(me: omg, so cute!!!!)
Y: (then she smiles and does a pump fist) I’ll try my best!
(Times up)
M: Mm, do your best!
I was a bit sad lining up for Round 6 as it was the last.
Round 6
M: So, see you next year?
Y: Next year?
M: Ya, next year.
Y: Ok, I understand.
M: Do your best for your live!
Y: I will do my best!
(Times up)
M: Bye bye (waves)
Y: Bye bye (waves with a smile)
I couldn’t stop smiling after the last round. I was just so happy to see Yukirin again!!!
Yukirin wore this at the event…
If you want the Japanese version of the conversation, roughly edited…
OMG! im so jealous!
you are so lucky! i really that outfit when saw her blog pic, yukirin in tie.
man, her smile in person must be mesmerize in your heart.
i should start saving money from now.
You’re so lucky to have another HS with Yukirin. I did enjoy your report btw~ feels like I did the handshake too 🙂
Really good you got to see Yuki a good few times, Glad to see she was OK after having a break, these HS must be tough for her, especially with her solo concert, single release and everything else she had on!!!
hehe. Thanks~ Yukirin is awesome!
and I ended up getting to see her once more after that hs event so it was definitely great to meet her!!
i’m so jelous with you,and i can imagine how cute yukirin when says”ehhh”:D (sorry i’m not good in english)
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Ya, I think all Yukirin fans can imagine it. Her reactions are what you see on TV. lol