Ask Away - last edition
Iâm bored so Iâm sending an ask game out into the world to see what happens⊠if anyone want to distract me with random asks anon or not send me an emoji and Iâll tell you about it. Feel free to reblog and tag your beloved mutuals đ
đšLast thing you broke
đïž Last thing you bought you didnât really need
đLast time you said I love you
đ„ïžLast thing you googled
đLast thing you ate you didnât have to cook yourself
đżLast film you saw in the cinema/theatre
đș Last tv series you binged
đŽLast time you overslept
đčLast time you got drunk
đLast time you kissed someone
đ last time you saw the sea
âïž last vacation you took
đ±last conversation you had on the phone
đŹ last text message you sent
đ§ last email you sent
đ„ł last social event you went to
đlast time you cried
đ€Źlast time you swore in anger
đ§last time had an interview
đ last time you shared a bed
đ last gift you bought
đLast gift you were given
đČ last tattoo
đlast time you got high
âïžlast time it snowed where you live
đ„Șlast sandwich you ate
âïžlast coffee order
âœïž last time you played sport
đ„last time you won something
đšlike thing you created
đČlast time you rode a bike
đąlast thrill ride you went on
đ°last thing you bought
âïžlast fight you had
đŠ last time you were sick
𧞠last soft plushie your hugged
đđœlast hair cut
âïžlast thing you wrote with a pen
đlast secret you broke
đlast heart you broke
đ©žlast time you hurt yourself
đ§Żlast brave thing you did
đźlast game you played
đ
last time you stayed up all night
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2023 Christmas & 2024 (Jan-April) Twitter
22 Dec Reita: "It's Christmas, so maybe I should throw something from the stage."
"A kiss, perhaps?"
Aoi QT: "I had this weird feeling of heartburn, then I checked Twitter and it was you. Mori."
(TN "æŁź" (Mori) seems to be an inside joke rather than its usual meaning of "forest.")
Reita QT: đ
Ruki QT: "Since it's the day before, I tried to write something enthusiastic, but then I saw this, and now I'm 'Mori' too."
Reita QT: "My dream is to make the whole world green đł."
23 Dec Ruki: "Hey, when did you all stop believing in Santa?
I honestly thought he would come with reindeer until I was about 7."
Ruki: "I was so excited, half-opening my eyes to watch, and there was my dad stomping in, bringing the present.
I had asked Santa for a figurine of my favorite character, but for some reason, my dad got the weakest enemy character instead, and I cried my heart out, lol."
24 Dec Uruha: "It's finally tomorrow đ
It's been just over five months since we announced it in July, and time flew by so fast.
The cold adds to the atmosphere, but be careful not to get sick đ."
24 Dec Ruki: "I'll probably say it again tomorrow, but for now, Merry Christmas to everyone đđ
Have a great night đŻïžđ."
24 Dec Reita: "Tomorrow, I'll paint you all red.
Enjoy yourselves while you still can today."
25 Dec Ruki: "Thanks to everyone who asked if my leg is okay. You noticed, huh? Moriđł
No worries, I'm fine đââïž
Are your necks doing okay?"
25 Dec Reita: "Good job, everyone!
Thanks to all of you, it turned out to be a wonderful night.
Thank you for spending it with me đ
Letâs meet again."
25 Dec Uruha: "Merry Christmas đ
Thank you for today âš
I successfully blew my mind on this holy night.
Iâm overwhelmed with emotion đ"
25 Dec Ruki: "Thank you, 2023 đ„đ„đ„"
25 Dec Kai: "Great job at the Christmas live!
Amid a pleasant sense of tension, it became such a fun show that was perfect to close out the year! Thank you.
Next year, we might make you wait a little, but weâll definitely be back! Please look forward to it!
I promise đ€
Great job, everyone đ"
25 Dec Ruki: "Also, I apologize again for the delay in starting the show due to some trouble.
Thanks to everyone who waited, we were able to put on the best live performance under that completed stained glass and lighting.
Iâm grateful to everyone who created that Christmas space and lived in the same moment with us đ."
25 Dec Aoi: "I wonder what this feeling is⊠This sense of emptiness after getting home, it almost makes me feel like the live concert was just a dreamâŠ
Today's live was so much fun."
25 Dec Reita: "I'm drinking the alcohol Aoi treated me to đč."
25 Dec Reita: "For some reason, I feel like I purely enjoyed todayâs live.
With tour finals, I always feel a bit more pressure."
26 Dec Kai: "Good morning.
Yeah. I really feel like we had a live show.
Today, even if I have to crawl, Iâm going to the chiropractor đââïž.
Kai: "I'm back! đ€
Alright, shall I make a cake?"
27 Dec Aoi: "Hey, what's up? Today I'm going to have my last guitar lesson of the year. I'm good at love, but I still need to practice playing the guitar. :) See you <3"
31 Dec Aoi: "Thank you all for your continued support this year.
It has been a very fruitful year, and Iâm incredibly happy to have been cherished by everyone.
In the coming year, I want to keep improving and repay all of you even more, while always keeping in mind the spirit of self-discipline and perseverance.
As we approach the end of the year, please take care to avoid accidents or falling ill, and have a wonderful New Year.
â Aoi"
2024
Ruki: "Happy New Year đđ„
Iâm going all out again this year.
Thank you for your continued support đđ„."
Jan 1 Uruha: "Happy New Year, everyone đČ
Thank you for your continued support this year as well.
Please enjoy a wonderful New Yearâs holiday đ."
Jan 3 Aoi: "Since the new year started, all Iâve been doing is playing guitar. My fingers are stiff as a rock."
Aoi: "Even though Japan has been going through tough times since New Year's, some might think, 'Must be nice to just sit around playing guitar.'
Personally, I believe that instead of tweeting about my worries here, it's better to participate in donations and trust the organizations to help those affected.
I wonât tweet about this kind of thing in the future either, nor will I say 'I donated!'"
Ruki QT: "Similarly, I've decided that in 2024, I'll do everything I can to the best of my ability.
I want to make sure that whatever effort I put in, even if it's just 1mm, will physically help those affected by disasters or my dear fans who send me DMs and messages. That includes donations.
During the pandemic, I realized that words can sometimes be powerless, so instead of saying more, Iâll focus on doing what I can đ."
Aoi: "But I sincerely hope that the days when everyone can smile will return soon.
The sentence got cut off due to the character limit, so please forgive me."
Ruki QT: "And in the future, after the recovery, I want to be ready with the music and places that only we can create. So that when people need music, theyâll remember us first.
This is something I learned in 2019 when the future was uncertain.
I wonât do things I canât continue. Iâll hold onto my core.
I truly hope for a quick recovery."
Ruki: "So, in 2024, itâs unusual, but I havenât gone anywhere yet. Instead, Iâve been watching a lot of things I didnât get to see at all last year while at home.
After watching all kinds of genres, I randomly came across a visual kei interview on YouTube, and it was edgy and really interesting."
Ruki: "I think people who are edgy or stick to their convictions are great, regardless of their age.
Itâs not about comparing yourself to others, but as long as you cherish your own core, that edgy part of you will probably never fade away.
Visual kei is really fascinating."
Ruki: "The ones who are anxious are the people on the ground, so Iâm going to refrain from shouting 'Iâm worried' from a safe place and instead focus on doing what I can.
I didnât feel like being on social media at the start of the year, but from now on, Iâll be posting more.
Iâll write again soon đ."
Jan 9 Aoi: "No, remember when we were at Budokan? I got "The Apothecary Diaries" manga and read it. It was so interesting that I ended up watching the entire anime adaptation too. đ"
Jan 14 Kai: "Hearing the news day after day since the New Year, I couldnât find the right words when I thought about the people affected.
For now, I want to focus all my energy on the actions I can take and the things I need to do right in front of me.
I hope that normal life returns as soon as possible."
Jan 20 Aoi: "HBD to ME đ°"
Jan 20 Kai: "Happy Birthday, Aoi đđ
I'm going to try and get Aoi-kun in the Memo Collection lottery đ«Ą"
Jan 20 Ruki: "Aoi Birthday"
Jan 20 Reita: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Aoi đ°
Iâm going for a highball today! đ„"
Jan 20 Uruha: "Happy birthday, Aoi đ
Cheers with wine today đ·"
Feb 1 Aoi: "HBD RUKI đ"
Feb 1 Reita: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RUKI đïž
Shall we go for an oolong highball today?!!
Cheers đ»"
Feb 1 Uruha: "Happy birthday, Ruki-kun đ
I hope you have a wonderful day đâš"
Feb 2 Reita: "Pick playing is definitely the coolest."
Feb 7 Aoi: "The weather is nice âïž."
Feb 8 Kai: "Hello. The cold days continue. It seems like a lot is going around, so everyone, take care of yourselves đ€.
Lately, Iâve been rearranging my room and working in complete darknessâitâs become my new thing.
Atmosphere is important, after all đŻïž.
I canât wait to see everyone again."
Feb 22 Ruki (about MASS final DVD): "Due to an unexpected issue arising in the final stage of production, the band has decided that we cannot release something that isnât perfect as a work, so the release date will be postponed.
As soon as the new release date is confirmed, we will let you know right away, so please wait a little longer đ."
Ruki: "And everyone, itâs been about two weeks? How are you doing?
Iâve been getting beat down by the air pressure đ€."
Ruki: "The whole 'air pressure is crazy' thing feels like something you canât control, right? Is there anything youâre doing to cope with it? đ€Šââïž."
Ruki: "Everyoneâs replies are so warm.
Looks like a lot of people are struggling with the same thing. Thereâs a lot of useful info, so if youâre having trouble, check out the replies đ€âïž."
Ruki: "Hereâs one useful tip from me đ€Č.
Goreisan (a herbal remedy) is apparently also effective for throat swelling. I was prescribed it and now I canât go without it, so I recommend it."
Ruki: "Itâs very unfortunate that my first tweet in a while is starting to look like a herbal medicine introduction account."
Mar 1 Ruki: "Thank you all for waiting.
Finally, the release date has been set.
I believe itâs a work that reflects the current state of the GazettE and will give you something new to look forward to this year, so I hope for your support đđ„."
Mar 10 Ruki: "For our 22nd anniversary, each member has created five unique commemorative T-shirts and bears đ.
I collaborated with illustrator Kojiman, who creates modern ukiyo-e, to have this design drawn đ„. I've always thought his work was amazing, so I'm glad we could work together đđ„.
Itâs really cool, so check it out đŻđ”đđș.
Mar 10 Reita: "Thanks to all of you, weâve reached our 22nd anniversary. Has it really been that longâŠ?
Thank you always! And please continue to support us!"
Mar 10 Kai: "Happy Birthday the GazettE đđ
âš22nd Anniversaryâš
Each member's unique style really shines through, and weâve got a fantastic lineup đ.
Donât miss it đ€âš.
By the way, the sticks my bear is holding are actually repurposed from my used drumsticks đ„đ."
Mar 10 Uruha: "The GazettE has successfully reached its 22nd anniversary đđ».
Although we canât share this moment with you in person right now, I promise weâll take all the energy weâve built up and deliver it to you through new music on stage soon đđ„.
Iâm grateful we could reach this day, and I look forward to the day we can meet again at a live showâŒïžđ."
Mar 10 Kai: "Since today is March 10th, I watched a few of our past live performances, and as expected, the most recent Budokan live was the absolute best!
The latest and the greatest, it's that kind of work! Please look forward to it đ€âš."
Mar 13 Reita: "Until the 18th. Go outside wearing the T-shirt and hugging the bear đ»"
Mar 18 Reita: "Todayâs the last day, so please donât forget about our other selves đ«Ą."
Mar 19 Reita: "People I meet often ask me, 'Are you a hairstylist?' and I always answer, 'Iâm a concept.'"
Mar 27 Uruha: "Every year around this time, my hay fever symptoms were terrible, but thanks to some recently prescribed medicine, my symptoms have almost completely disappeared.
I wish I could tell my past self, who was suffering during live shows, and Iâm so grateful to be free from that hell going forward đ„čđ."
Mar 27 Kai: "Good morning, March is already almost over.
Time flies, but itâs limited, isnât it?
Even if youâre going back and forth and not making progress, I believe that the time spent worrying and trying is never wasted.
I really want to see you all soon đ€."
Apr 4 Uruha: "The YAMAHA headphones I impulsively bought are amazing.
The headphone cables always got in the way and killed my performance during recording, so this is the perfect solution for me.
Once you dive into the world of wireless with no latency, thereâs no going back."
Apr 10 Aoi: "Speaking of which, the new fan club newsletter should be arriving soon.
We put a lot of effort into updating the content, so I hope everyone enjoys it.
Each of the features and comments is carefully crafted, so please take your time and enjoy it.
(There are still lots of different projects coming up, so look forward to them.)"
Apr 13 Aoi: "\ Saturday the 13th //ïŒïŒ"
Apr 14 Reita: "The delayed DVD will be released in just a few days.
Please make sure to watch it đ«Ą."
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Junbaobao's Plog: Hanbao Meets a Dragon đČ
Today we spent a sunshiny day at a beautiful island! It very hot and very pretty.
We left the ship early in the morning, and got in a bus to head to a resort. It was far down at the other end of the island.
Mamama forgot our sunglasses, but that was ok! đ Hanbao said they might get in the way if we decided to jump in the water.
After about a half an hour on the bus, we got to the resort. There was a big entryway with a grass roof that was dark and cool. Or cool-er, since it was all open to the outside! Birds flew through the air when Mamama was taking this picture. đŠ
From there we walked on a long path across a lot of bridges. There were flamingos in the water under the bridges! đŠ©
Hanbao told me that I'd get a better picture if I jumped in the pool to be closer to the flamingos, but Mamama said NO WAY.
I'm glad I brought my camera so I could take pictures! đ·
Isn't this a good picture of Hanbao?? đđ„°
One we crossed the flamingo pools, there was a long path between brightly colored buildings. It was very pretty!
Finally we got to the beach! It was so sunny and bright âïž
Mamama was so hot from the walk she stopped to get a frosty drink. đč
She said this kind of drink wasn't for baos, but she would get us ice cream later! đš Yay!!
It was too hot to be out in the sun for very long, so we relaxed in the shade. â±ïž
There's shade under the palm trees, too! đŽ
Right before we left, we saw a giant swing! This swing is so big, that Hanbao said if we swung really hard, we would go flying up and over the ocean! He thought we'd be able to land back on the ship from here. That would be a fast way to get back to the ship, that's for sure! Hanbao is so smart.
For some reason, Mamama said no. đ€
So instead of the fast way, we had to go back on the path, walk back by the pretty houses, over the flamingo pools, back through the big grass-roof building, climb on the bus, and then walk through the shopping mall to get back to the dock to walk onto the ship. So much walking! đ€Ș
BUT, on the way back, Hanbao saw a DRAGON on the path! I know it's the Year of the Dragon, but wow! đČ
I quickly took a picture with my camera. It was so exciting!
Hanbao wanted to get a better look though.
Papa said to come away quick! He said not to get too close to big lizards đź
Mamama was sure it was good luck to see a dragon in the Year of the Dragon, but Papa didn't seem very convinced.
It was a long way back, but we finally made it!
Tonight Mamama says she'll dress up Hanbao and me and take us around the ship. Oooh, we haven't worn fancy pants in a long time!
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