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[perfectlyimperfect]

CHANGE OF PLANS.

...for the Japan trip, I mean. XD

Since the main reason of going to Osaka by late October is because of Arashi concert there and I can't get tickets this early, my mom suggests that we drop by Nagoya from Osaka instead and move the trip date to December. I don't care really about my birthday as long as I get to go. XD

So we had to ask a relative there (yes, we do have one living in Japan lol) for ways to get tickets without going through auctions ourselves, and now, there comes a way.

Only that one ticket costs around ￥70000.

My mistake was I didn't tell my mom about the price and she was, well, surprised. XD

She tells me if I'm willing to go – despite the risk of not knowing where I'll be seated – she'll tell our relative to buy the tickets by tomorrow, I think. And she goes, "If it's half the price I'm willing to buy them for you. But it's not, so how do we go about it?"

Honestly, I didn't know how to convince her, because she kind of does not understand my obsession with Arashi. (My dad does. A lot. 8D) So I tell her, in the end, "I know that the prices are like that, Mom."

And she goes, "Oh. But are you willing to go? Do you think it's worth it?"

Well, the only thought that runs through my head? "If I can't go now, when will I go?"

Finally: "I want to."

Then I go on telling her if that the money is the problem, I might have savings enough for it. (Yes, I am thrify as hell like Nino, but as generous as Sho. How do I still have money...? I guess I'm really just lucky. LOL.) Well, for one, avoiding shopping, in general, has been advantageous to me, I believe. |D

She pauses. Then, "Well, we can split. If you really want to go."


...honestly, now I feel kind of guilty, lmao. Hmm, maybe it's because I don't think I convinced her, but I guess the fact that she knew I really wanted to go is already enough. I-It's just. Please tell me I did the right thing! XD;;


Anyway, so I hope to finish my thesis before December 3 so that I can go XD;; THIS IS MY ONLY MOTIVATION OKAY. I've been tired these past 3 months because of this thesis proposal that's not even finished. Another three months of this and it's over. *chants*

Oh well, so much for that. I don't even know if the tickets are from an auction too; my dad suddenly bursted into my room (while I'm writing this) just to ask me that. |D


ETA: Crap I just realized: I didn't ask what date it was lolol. Okay, my dad tells me it's on the 4th. So we have to leave on December 2. Funny enough, I can share another anecdote that involved my dad yet again 8D

Dad: So how's that, you don't know where you'll be seated? *asks a whole lot of seating questions*
Me: The seller would most probably not tell us where until I get the tickets.
Dad: Oh. Hope that it's near the stage or something! So you can see Nino dance like this~ *dances with his hips*
Me: LOL. I hope so, Dad.
Dad: And point at you like this~ *points a la Nino*
Me: XD

...he really knows Arashi concerts, if you ask me. ♥

Comments

[ant-power.livejournal.com]

I sent you the info!! It will be much easier if you have people in Japan, even if you are getting it from an auction site.

And of course you did the right thing. It will be worth every cent!! Plus it will give you the strength to finish your thesis! Totally money well-spent!

[perfectlyimperfect]

Thanks for all the information bb! ♥ It's a lot *____* I might use it for future purposes, lol. And yeah, I guess it's a lot easier if you really have a friend/relative in Japan.

I-I just need the assurance, lol. AND IKR!! I can totally look forward to it until December, so I must do my best. 8D/ よしゃ！

[jadeswallow.livejournal.com]

Well I don't understand your money situation, but if I were you, I'd definitely go!! It's a dream come true!!!!

[perfectlyimperfect]

Actually, our money situation is not bad at all, but I guess it's just a matter of telling whether a thing is "worth it" or not. For something as expensive as this, we really have to consider.

But you're right -- most of us can only dream of going, and if I didn't take this chance, I would most definitely regret it. ^^;;

[mich04elle.livejournal.com]

Goodluck with the thesis! I hope it will be finish soon. 8D And like what they say, if I we're you (despite financial situation) I definitely want to go! :D Goodluck with the preparation. But I believe the concert is worth it. :D

[perfectlyimperfect]

I hope so too, bb! We've been really working hard on this. Almost crawling to the floor. D:

*cough* But anyway, about financials, we can definitely manage. I'm willing to own up to my promise with my mom. :D And thanks~ ♥

[esquethetic.livejournal.com]

Yay, one step closer to an Arashi concert! I hope everything goes smoothly!
Man, their tickets get more and more expensive each year it seems orz

[perfectlyimperfect]

Gah, me too! I'm feeling anxious and I still can't believe it. *sweaty palms*

IKR. I kept thinking -- when my mom asked me -- "If I don't go now, how much will I have to spend to watch them in the future?!" So I had to convince her right away, lol.

[yuuki-7.livejournal.com]

70000 as in pesos? *shocked*

Goodluck with your Thesis! ^_^

[perfectlyimperfect]

Nope dear, it's 70000 Yen. Still expensive, though.

Thanks! I really, really need that luck. *gets sick just thinking about it*

[ennui-rei.livejournal.com]

somehow, i know the feeling of looking forward to something after you're done with thesis. :) my friend and i are planning to watch the con too in november. but the tickets as of now is pretty bleak coz we don't know anyone who lives there. :( if you do go there, it'd definitely be worth every penny. i'm also saving up in case my mom refuses to shoulder some of the cost. lol

[perfectlyimperfect]

Wow, you're going to Japan too? That's great! You know what, I suggest you try to get tickets now, if you really plan to watch, because they get sold out pretty fast. D|

LOL, I'm doing the same with my mom. She's willing now, but it makes me more guilty. I must pay for half of the costs, at least!

[ennui-rei.livejournal.com]

I've been looking at online shops. Gahd, it's really expensive. But for foreign fans with no connections whatsoever in Japan, it's already a decent price i guess. O_O I'm really hoping my dad will agree that this would be my grad gift. haha

[genickph.livejournal.com]

your dad is so cool! :) i wish mine was as well :) my mom is a fan of nino as well :) hope you enjoy the concert :)

[perfectlyimperfect]

He is! 8D I love him. ♥ Well, my mom isn't a fan, but she says that Nino's handsome. Good enough for me *shot*

Thanks! :)

[bookwormqueen.livejournal.com]

Your dad's awesome naa~ x3 Nino <3 Ohh and Yoroshiku ^^\/

[perfectlyimperfect]

He really is. He's the greatest. :D

And lol, you don't have to say it~ Ninoooo X3 ♥

Yoroshiku! :Dv