Hello Everyone!
Well, I made it. Against all odds, I made it, and I could not be happier! I could not be more satisfied with how everything worked out in the
end. This past weekend was practically euphoric.
Since 2009 I’ve always wished to go to Anime Expo but due to
it always being so close to Otakon, I never really tried to go. However when it
was announced that Kaya was going to be in attendance this year I knew that
somehow I had to be there! I had been casually following Kaya’s music since
2006 but it wasn’t until I saw him at PMX 2008 with a bunch of other friends
that I really became a fan.
I’ve already mentioned this before, but Kaya is one of my hugest inspirations not only in fashion but in life in general. Because, in addition to being very talented and beautiful, I admire how much confidence he seems to have in himself and how much people adore him. He certainly is worth all of that adoration.
Don't know much about Kaya? Watch this PV and educate yourself! <3
Don't know much about Kaya? Watch this PV and educate yourself! <3
Kaya was the main reason I went to Anime Expo but many other great things were going on that weekend too, including bands CELL and Porno
Graffiti and also 2 gyaru fashion shows on
Friday and Saturday. I’m beginning to get more into gyaru fashion now and one
of my roommates was also a gyaru too! ^.^ I tried agejo for the first time at
Anime Expo too but I will get to that in a little bit.
But I guess I will start as I always do, with the beginning
Thursday morning.
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Ready to go, Shirayuki? <3
No sleep Wednesday night, as always, as if that was even an
option! The only serious gripe I had all weekend was the fact I had to fly
another airline other than Southwest Airlines this time around, NEVER AGAIN! Between my first flight being delayed and the fact I had
to wait for another person to give up their spot on the plane, I nearly missed
my transfer flight to LA from Philadelphia but I thank God that I made it. In
Philly, I was seated next to a bunch of other people who were also going to the Anime Expo; that was nice, and I had some people to talk to for part of the flight. I was in
high spirits, eager to see what awaited me in Lost Angeles.
My energy returned when I got my bags and boarded my shuttle. While on my way to the hotel, I passed by the Square Enix building and the LA Convention Center itself; I was shocked. It’s nearly three times the size of Otakon, maybe even larger! I was slightly afraid of what overwhelming experience I had gotten myself into, but I was also very excited!
Made it to my hotel! ^.^
Finally, I got to my hotel and met up with my roommates. I
really enjoyed the company of all my roommates this time, especially my newest
friend Abbie! She came to the room much later and quickly struck up a conversation with me, she’s so nice and had me cracking up all Saturday evening
too! XD I’m also glad to have a friend now who seems to know a lot about gyaru
style now that I’m getting more seriously into it.
In any case, Kaya’s
first autograph session was nearly an hour away but something in me knew I
would not make it in time because I still needed to get my badge. So I decided
to keep my Kaya cosplay for Saturday and did lolita for the evening.
Ready to go!
The line of doom! >___<
I was right about missing the autograph session, but ah well. I was lucky that I managed to catch the line just as it was “dying down,” but I was still there for nearly two hours. At least it moved quickly, and the process to get my badge was quick, too; I still had about 30 minutes before Kaya’s panel.
My badge!
When I got to his panel, I was given a ticket with a number
on it. I didn't know what it meant but then one of the staffers explained to us
all that the tickets were for autograph vouchers, if we got a ticket with one
of the winning numbers on it, we would get a ticket for a guaranteed autograph
with Kaya on Saturday. The panel then started, Kaya was announced and my heart nearly stopped. He was wearing
his newest outfit; all black lace and leather, reminding me of something from his Schwarz Stein days and his signature winning smile. Oh, he looked so
gorgeous!
I wanted to ask Kaya a very specific question, but I was overrun with fear and anxiousness, so I just decided to enjoy the questions and answers, which were all pretty interesting and some very funny! Many times I was simply
taken by Kaya’s smile and laugh which is…very distinct! Anyone who has heard it
knows what I mean! I do wish I could have asked a question though but it’s
okay.
If I had gotten the chance though, I would want to know Kaya’s secret to self-confidence and being as beautiful as he is inside and out. I’d also like to know what other historical heroines he’d like to sing about in future music, but honestly, I’d probably ask the former rather than the latter.
In any case, when the panel was over, the winning ticket
numbers were posted; I had one of the winning tickets after all! This meant
that I was surely going to meet Kaya on Saturday! I was both nervous and happy
all at the same time, mostly happy! XD I was really looking forward to that day
along with Friday, the day of the concert.
The night was still young and I wanted to explore the con a
bit more but I was tired and still jet-lagged. So after the panel I returned to my room for the night. The last thing I did that night was watch the
fireworks with some of my roommates for the 4th of July, and that
was Thursday. It’s a wonder I managed to get any sleep that night because I was
so excited about the next day to come!
My outfit on Thursday, I love my new Farah wig from Gothic
Lolita Wigs! <3
JSK and shoes ~Bodyline
Bolero and necklace ~ Offbrand
Beret ~ Ashro
Tights ~ Taobao
Yours Jasmine
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