Oh so many fond memories, it's difficult to tell which ones were the best. I'll never forget how excited I was when the VAMPS USA tour was announced on my BIRTHDAY (March 20). It was like the tour was made specifically for me.

The trip to Baltimore in itself was a memory. I was about ready to cry because I was afraid I wouldn't make it on time. But I finally made it in good timing. When I finally entered the building, the way the strobe light operators teased us by putting us under the impression that the band would come out soon pissed me off. I was MAD at them so much. I was about to shout "GET ON WITH IT!" But looking back on it now, that was all part of the experience.

Finally, when VAMPS finally came out. God, it was a dream come true. I couldn't help but shout "AISHITEIRU!!!!" every five minutes until they finally began LOVE ADDICT. I didn't really like the song too much when it came out, but I couldn't help but dance and jump and clap to it. There was also thrill of seeing IT'S SAD and DOLLY live. Since 2007, I would watch performances of IT'S SAD and DOLLY and they would always be my favorites to just watch live. I was so glad to see the performances live in Baltimore. That is, along with a ton of my other favorite songs, including HELLO, which officially made it a VAMPS concert.

There was also a part where I was splashed in the face by HYDE... or someone. I think it was HYDE being I was closer to HYDE than anyone else. Anyway, it felt great. Especially since it was so hot in there. I was so depressed when it had dried T_T

Of course the memory I remember most fondly is the performance of SWEET DREAMS, which has become very sentimental to me. Before I go into that, it's important to know that I originally didn't like HYDE's solo project at all. I loved L'Arc~en~Ciel for no apparent reason, but not HYDE's solo work. Without going to far into my personal life, the passing of someone I held dear to me traumatized me for a long while. Somehow, though, I came across JESUS CHRIST on YouTube while listening to WINTER FALL in an attempt to cheer myself up. The music and lyrics were a perfect description as to how I felt at the time. Just the feeling of being able to relate to HYDE's struggle in the song got me interested in more of HYDE's solo project. From that point on, HYDE's solo music seemed to be a source of relief for me. Each time I would go through some kind of struggle, there was a HYDE song that fit my struggle perfectly. Though it never SOLVED the problem, it eased the burden of it.

Now fast forward to 2009, before the concert I was feeling very down. My best friend was going through a number of hardships, and I felt like my life was reaching its lowest point. I don't know why, but when the band began playing SWEET DREAMS, everything seemed to change. Nothing was solved, but somehow, being there to hear SWEET DREAMS live gave me hope. Maybe it's the line "Because surely there will be good tomorrows." I don't know, but it really touched me deeply and that hope is still alive in my heart even though the concert ended about two weeks ago. Throughout the entire performance, I was crying, and even though it must have been at least 100 degrees in the venue, I had goosebumps. I felt like I was freezing to death. It was simply amazing. I was able to drown out all the fans shouting "OMG I LOVE YOU!" and hear nothing but the music. To put it simply, it was a magical experience I'll never forget.

Another great memory... although I didn't think it would be then... was getting lost in Baltimore on the way back. I was so scared. XD - But I managed to arrive home safely. The concert itself was one of the best experiences of my life. From the very announcement of the US tour, it felt like the show was set up specifically for me... maybe that sounds selfish. I dunno. It just went so perfectly. I'll definitely make an effort to see VAMPS again if they come closer to me. Hopefully not Baltimore again. I've been to Virginia many times and I was convinced it had the worst road system in the world... then I went to Baltimore and realized I was wrong. Seriously, is there a point in an intersection if almost every road is a one way road? >> - But if they come closer, I'll definitely make it my goal to see them once again!

(Okay, I know that was a tad mellow-dramatic, but shut up >:[)