J-pop Fandom

Well, it's been a while since my last post. Since now I'm still on my vacant days, I fill most of my days by downloading songs, PVs, & live videos. But let's put that aside now, cause now I wanna talk about my new fandom.
My encounter with J-pop fandom was first introduced by AKB48, where I first saw them when I watched the live showcase of MTV VMAJ 2011, which they hosted the show, & they also performed 3 songs (Beginner, Everyday Kachuusha, Heavy Rotation). Their songs were really catchy, so I'm still a fan of them since 2012, although sometimes the team shuffle could irritates me.
Then, when I've downloaded a live version of AKB48's "Ai no Sonzai", I saw a trio named Perfume as the MC. And, one of my fellow AKB fandom actually listens to Perfume, so I became curious. I saw their Generasia wiki page, & became interested in them since most of their recent promo pics look really cool. So I started to listen to their songs. Their first singles were not really at my interest, but when they have progressed into a techno-pop group, they amazed me.

Perfume's Promotional Picture for "Polyrhythm"

After I listened to their songs, I finally can understand the difference between J-pop & K-pop besides the language & the regions. Because Japan is like the base of Asia's technology. With music like that, and also nicely done dance coreography, they've reached international fame in Europe & Asia. BUT, as their Indonesian fans, why are only a few fellow Indonesian have became a fan of them? Well, since there's an Indonesian based sister group of AKB called JKT, perhaps that's why the 48 group have more fans here than any other Japanese artist. Besides,my friends only known Japanese artist from anime opening/ending.

If I have to choose one favorite member of Perfume, I must say that this is my choice:

Oomoto Ayano

It's funny that my favorite member is the replacement. But honestly, I have to admit that (to me) she stands out more than Kashino Yuka & Nishiwaki Ayaka. She's really good at dancing, and to me she has the best voice among Perfume members.I love her voice, especially when I heard her solo verse on "Magic of Love".

Then, when I read the biography section of Perfume, I noticed that the producer of Perfume is someone named Nakata Yasutaka. Then I found out that he's a member of a duo named CAPSULE, along with a female singer named Koshijima Toshiko.

CAPSULE's Promotional Picture for "WAVE RUNNER"

So I ended up reading this duo's Generasia page. I looked over their albums, singles, and their album cover. There's one album cover that interest me:

CAPSULE's Album Cover for "MORE! MORE! MORE!"

It looks pretty modern. And what interested me is her outfit! The black leather jacket looks so cool, & I love her white & printed mini skirt. Although, that skirt was super short so no wonder Koshijima-san wore somewhat a black legging to an event along with CAPSULE's other half, Nakata Yasutaka.

-I honestly don't know what kind of event is this.-

So far, I've listened to their albums 'till "MORE! MORE! MORE!", plus some singles from their next album like "Love or Lies" & "Stay With You" from "PLAYER" & "WORLD OF FANTASY" from the album with the exact same name. To my surprise, right now I have more CAPSULE songs than Perfume's, even though I haven't heard all of CAPSULE's songs.

I must say, what got me interested in CAPSULE is not only the favorable techno-pop/electronic music of Nakata-san,but also Koshijima-san's amazing vocal. In my opinion, with a voice like that, she could go solo but I don't really want CAPSULE to extinct, since I've heard that Nakata-san truly realized that Koshijima-san's role in CAPSULE is very crucial, since CAPSULE is a duo all along. Koshijima-san's voice is a total Diva, and she loves cat too! How sweet~

So this fandom make me have a new plan if I could go to Japan. If I could go to Japan (especially Tokyo), I wanna meet Koshijima-san!!! Perhaps an autograph & a picture with her could be nice? I also wanna meet Nakata-san but he seems busy, with Perfume, Kyari, MEG, this duo, & his own gig. Perhaps, after meeting Koshijima-san, I would like to meet Perfume, especially Nocchi (Oomoto Ayano).

So, that's all for now. Thanks for reading my post! ^_^

Recent

Honestly, the condition of the world recently is... a bit positive & negative. I wonder how can some things still happen recently. World war have ended years ago, yet there are still some people who wake up to the sound of bombing and shooting. I thought to myself, if that condition still exist, then why is the world being called in a condition that people call "peace"? People searching for freedom and justice yet these people are still being blocked out by the enemy of justice.

But then, beyond the darkness of the recent wicked world, I still can see a beaming light. That light, isn't it called hope? A hope, that someday in the future, the recent light will turn the world to become brighter. A hope that someday the recent will be the past, and the brighter world will be the recent. The light, that being protected by the people who believe in the brighter tomorrow.

Recently, everyone also have different conditions. And of course, different problems. The recent people have, may be the result of the past. The recent can also determine the future that will replace the recent soon after. Some people always say that there's always tomorrow to fix things. Always? I don't think so. Who knows when is our last day of life besides God? That's why, I think that people shouldn't waste their recent easily.

So, where do you stand in your recent? Does your recent live up to whatever you want in your life? Or it doesn't but it live up to your need? Or perhaps, you don't know where you stand in the recent? Wherever you are, you must acknowledge your position in your recent, to secure your future. The saying,"Regret always comes in the end" is true. But don't let that regret consume you, turn the regret into life lesson and then you can make your future to be your recent.

The Meaning of Rose

Rose, is one of the most popular flower in the world. Usually, a lover would give a branch or a bouquet of rose(s), and usually the red one.
However, have you ever wondered? Why is the rose is named the flower of romance, not other flowers? And why should it be red, among the other colors? I've been wondering about it.
To be honest, rose caught my attention as well. That's why it's my favorite flower among all the others. And that's why I've chosen "Rossie" as my fictional name.
In my interpretation, all natural roses must have thorns. Though, the flowers are beautiful with multiple petals. It's also fragrant and useful, not just for decorating but also for beauty. In order to pick a pure natural rose, you may get hurt by the thorns. But what's the connection between this and romance? Maybe, love sometimes hurt? Maybe, cause I've never felt it anyways. A person can be a rose too, using their thorns to protect their beauty. But there's the time when the thorns must be vanish, such as when the roses need to be arranged in a bouquet, etc.
About the color, red, I honestly have no idea at all. But actually, I would prefer white rose(s) than red. It's a very simple color, and it symbolized a pure color. Though I actually like blue rose too, cause it's such a calming and cool color. Blue rose looks quite rare cause there are plenty of reds, whites, pinks, and yellows. So, I like blue rose but I love white rose.
But is that all the meaning of rose? To be the flower of romance? Are there any secrets behind the meaning of rose?

R.I.P. Truth & Justice | Here lies the disappointment of the broken ones

In the world full of lies, truth is the revolutioner.
Lie is easy, truth is hard.
Truth is being pressed by lie.
Lie is so popular right now, that truth  ran away.
Finding such a truth is really hard.
Lie also cause justice to fell down.
Truth & justice do exist.
But hard to find.
So hard that many think that they're dead.
Killed by the lies.
Me?
I'm still searching for them.
For my sake,
And for the sake of others.
I'm tortured by the lies,
The pain,
The sorrow,
The sadness,
The loneliness.
I'm so torn.
I feel like I'm ready to die soon.
But I haven't found out why,
Why am I alive, with all these pain?
Maybe,
To find truth & justice is one of it.
Living, is definitely not easy.

Candle

There's a burning candle inside my heart.
The color?
Depends on my mood. But lately I don't even know what color it is.
However, the fire is too hot recently.
Even though it enlightens my heart, the fire is also burning my heart.
Will it turn my heart into ashes, or will it warm & enlighten my heart?
Will my candle be kind or dangerous?

Random Quote #1

The fact that you don't know what your future is may sound frightening.

However,

If you already know your future, there must be less adventures and less experiences in your life.

Without adventures,

Life would be boring.

Not all adventures are exciting, but take the lessons instead of pain and regret. Pain and regret bring you to sorrow, but lessons always make you a better person. If you feel like you've had enough of this life, trust God. You're here because of Him.

Rossie White / Khinanti Roro Sekarwangi

Hurt

I wanna run, but I'll get tired.
I wanna hide, but it won't solve anything.
I'm frustrated, but there's nothing much that I can do.
I'm torn, and I'm breaking down.
What should I do?
My life is messed up.
I wanna fight, but I'll get hurt.
Being in so much pain, it hurts a lot.
But giving up isn't my option.
To live is, though it already hurts.

I don't mind getting hurt.
But I do mind if I got hurt for no particular reason.
Getting hurt, is a part of living after all.
It's not like I wanna get used to the pain, why would I?
You can't avoid of being hurt.
It's like avoiding your own life.
Eventually, I have to face it.
Facing those things that make me suffer.
But I have no choice.
I'd rather die trying than die giving up.
The game of life, isn't always fair.