It was a hot summer day in Kyoto. It was my first time in Japan and I couldn't believe it. It was awesome! I loved the culture, language and the people. Everyone was so nice. I just couldn't believe that my dream had finally come true; visiting Japan. For a month I've been going to a school to learn Japanese. I already knew some before I got here, so that made it really easy. In just this month I'd learned everything I needed to know of Japan and its language and I loved it.

A month had passed since I first entered this wonderful country before I finally saw him. I was on my way out of a bookstore with my hands full when he ran into me. His body bumped into mine, and I fell over. He caught me just before I hit the street.  His hair was dark, long and beautiful. His eyes were hidden under his sunglasses and his mouth was serious.
"Are you okay?" he said.
"Oh, erhm yeah, just a little tumbled, that's all." He looked at me and helped me up. We stood staring at each other for hours it seemed before he continued.
"That's good." He said in an awful sexy tone. "I'm in a real hurry, but maybe we'll bump into each other some other time."  He smiled and turned, I stood watching as he went further and further away.

That was the first time I ever saw him. I didn't know why but I felt like I knew him, or at least seen him before. I knew I loved him. Every time I came to think about him my head started to boil and my face became red.

Only one week after I bumped into him, I saw him again. He was with his friend now it seemed. They sat at the coffee shop right outside my apartment. They laughed and chatted. His friend was much like him in many ways; he was also tall and had long hair, only his was brighter. Even though his friend was very attractive I couldn't stop looking at HIM. He was so adorable when he laughed and smiled. He shook his head and his hair blew like soft wind. I had to go down there, but couldn't.  I had to, so I decided to take a walk, just to see him a little closer.

"Hi."
I turned around. There he was, he had left his friend to come see me.
"Aren't you the girl I bumped into last week?"   
"Well, yeah..." I tried to sound happy...
"I just wanted to say I'm really sorry. I was in such a hurry I didn't look out for things to bump into," he said, he smiled and looked at me.
"Oh, it's perfectly okay." Why couldn't I come up with something to say. I looked up at him. For the first time I saw into his eyes. It was him, how could that be. Oh my god, it was really him, it had to be!
"Well maybe you want a cup of coffee or something, it's on me," he continued and smiled brighter than ever. His eyes were sparkling.

We sat and talked for almost an hour. And I hadn't even said my name yet. I was just so happy and exiting, and at the same time shy, that I totally forgot about the name-thing.
"It was really nice of you to invite me to this cup of coffee Takashima-sama, I'm glad you did."
He looked as if he had been frozen. His eyes were confusing and his lips moved as if he were about to say something.
"How did you know my name?" He finally said. I told him it was obvious.
"I can see it in your eyes. You have the same eyes as him; no makeup in the whole world can change that."  He looked confused again, but then smiled. 
"Nobody has ever said that to me. And rarely there is anyone who notices. If they do they come screaming!" He laughed and so did I. What a wonderful feeling. 

Yes, I've been a GazettE fan for a long time, and of course I recognize the guys when I see them. And Uruha was more than I would've known he was. He was gentle, kind and really beautiful, inside and out.  I can't believe we're going to see each other again next Saturday. It's like a date. Oh my god. I'm so excited.

Chapter 2
- meeting the band

We had been dating for two weeks or so now and met nearly every day, though some days he couldn't stay too long. He had band practice. Even though we never really talked about the band, he knew I had been a fan for a long time. But frankly he didn't care. He knew everything about me already, my childhood and problems I had. I knew everything about him as well. It was odd to get to know someone like that so fast. 

In the third week of dating he finally kissed me. It was so romantic. He had taken me out for dinner and then we took a walk in the sunset. It couldn't be any more romantic, it was more than I'd ever expected. The kiss was unexpected and I'd be longing for it. It was soft and he smelled so good. One more second and I would've fainted. He stopped and looked into my eyes. He touched my face and kissed me again, this time I kissed him back.

I can't believe we've been together for a month. I hadn't met any of the band members except Akira. Akira was really kind! And the three of us often had movie night together. It was a night when we sat down with candy and pizza and watched movies all night. I loved those days.

The days I could spend with Koyou without him going away were even better. I loved it! We used to go out to dinner and talk (a lot) and it was so special. No word in the world could ever describe that feeling. I loved him more than anything in the whole world, and I wouldn't give up this life for nothing.

"Are you ready to meet them now?" Koyou said and looked at me while taking a slice of bread. We sat by the kitchen table having breakfast and Koyou was going to see the band.
"I'm not sure, what if they don't like me?"
"Come on babe. You know you have to meet them sooner or later," he said. "It's better to get to know them a little before going on tour with us."
"I know." I knew it too; it was just a little bit frightening. If they didn't like me, I couldn't possible come with Koyou on their tour.
"Okay, so I'll come with you. But..."
"No buts around here honey. It's going to be great. Besides you already know Akira." He smiled at me, and I smiled back. When he talked about it, it felt like this could be no problem. Why was I so anxious?

We arrived at the Yokohama Arena 30 minutes later. I had seen it on the outside before and knew it was huge, but when I went in I was shocked. It was really huge! We went backstage and there we met Akira.
"Hi Mina. So you've decided to meet us at last," he said smiling and hugged me.  "The others have been waiting for this, they've been hearing so much about you.... Oh no worries. They are all really excited to meet you. I think they're going to like you a lot!"
We went in the other room and Koyou looked at me with a "told you so"-look.

We entered the makeup and dressing room. This was a smaller room, or maybe it just looked like that because there were so many things in here. I saw Ruki and Kai, they were so cute! They were having this "fight" over where Kai had lost his sock. They stopped and looked up at us when we came closer in.
"What's going on?" Koyou asked and had a weird facial expression.
"Well you see, Yutaka here has lost his sock!" Ruki almost shouted, but the face started smiling and soon they were all laughing. 
"You must be Mina-san," Yutaka said and walked over to me.
"Please, just call me Mina. I don't feel like the san-thing is necessary. It makes me feel more worth than I really am." I laughed a little nervous laugh, and he smiled.
"Okay then. Well since we're practically friends you can call me Yutaka. Okay?" I nodded and smiled. He smiled back. Ruki was standing beside him and smiled as well.
"And you can call me Takanori," he said stretching his arms and yawning.  I nodded again and I felt really welcome. They all talked and laughed and wanted to know all kinds of stuff.

The door opened after around 30 minutes and Aoi walked in.
"And here is Yuu," Takanori said. "Yuu, this is Mina!"
Yuu nodded, smiled and waved at me. He walked over to us and sat down.
"Shouldn't we be practicing?" He asked. 
"Well yes, but since Mina is here we all wanted to get to know her better and..." Akira started but was interrupted by Yutaka's howl.
"I found it, I found it" He shouted. He came up from under the coach and held one blue sock in front of us. We all started laughing.

Chapter 3
- taste of tour-life

After awhile they had all changed into their live outfits and they had sound check before the show. It was awesome to be there. There were so many things going on, and at the same time I could see all the people that had gathered outside to see them. It must've been thousands, there were so many! They had all dressed up for the evening as well.

I thought back at my time when I first saw them, the gazette. I waited for days to get in, and all just to have the best spot. I was all in the front and could see everything. That was my best experience and live show ever. The guys really knew how to entertain!

As I saw them practice I thought about this. They practiced some new stuff and some old, and it was great. I knew the crowd was going to love it!
"Mina!" Koyou shouted. I looked up at him. He waved me over, and I came.
"What?" I asked and looked at him.
"You're not paying attention, are you?" he said smiling at me and took my hand. "We're going to go put on the make-up now. Want to come? Or do you want to be here?" He laughed.
"Oh, sorry, sure I'll come," I answered and we started walking after the others. "I just started thinking about the crowd and my first gig with you guys. I think they're going to love this show!"
He smiled and held me closer. 

Only minutes later the crowd started coming in to the arena. We heard it well, because they were all talking and made a lot of noise.
"Wow there must be many today," Takanori said.
"Yeah, or they just a few making a hell lot of noise," Yuu said smiling. He looked so silly. His hair wasn't done yet, and he only had make-up on one eye. Takanori laughed though he didn't look better himself.
"Guys.... " Yutaka said carefully. "Sorry, but...erhm..... I think I've lost my belt again...."
"OH MY GOD! Is it possible!?" Akira said in a sarcastic tone. "Jesus, you're wearing your god-damn belt!"
"Oh, right.... Sorry." Yutaka smiled and had a shaky laugh. It was clearly he used to lose stuff like that right before the show.
"I can't help it, you know. And don't worry about Akira, he's not really angry. He's just pretending. Isn't it funny?" Yutaka said to me. We started laughing. It was true, Akira was trying so hard to sound angry that he nearly sounded like he was about to cry. Really, it was hilarious.

After Koyou had finished a glass of sake they went on stage with all their pride. They started playing and the crowd went crazy. It was weird seeing them from the side like this, but I had to get used to it now, when I was going to be on their tour. I still can't believe they said yes to that.  The show lasted for one and a half hour.

Koyou walked up to me and kissed me.
"Come on! You're all sweaty..." I started. But he hugged me anyway.
The crowd was shouting more than ever: "Encore, encore!" Over and over again they shouted. Every time they said "Encore" it was more people shouting.  It sounded like the whole world was in that room.
"Well what do you say guys?" Takanori said. "Shall we give them one more song?"
"what do you think Mina?" Akira asked. "Are they worth it?" He looked at me and smiled.
"Of course they are!"
And with that they all went out again with the crowd going wild!

Chapter 4
- movie-night

It's been a week after the show in Yokohama arena. I and Koyou are packing for the tour. I can't belive how many things he has, and he has to have everything with him. He is packing rings, clothes, shoes, belts, accessories and all kind of stuff. I finished packing days ago. I have my Gothic-Lolita clothes, a couple of shoes and some accessories, but not at all as much as he's packing. It's kind of cute though, don't you think. He is too sweet!

While he was packing I went to the store to buy pizza, candy and some alcohol. It was time for our weekly movie-night with Akira. Akira was always so excited about those nights; it was probably because we always saw his favorite movies. It was cool though, because I loved those movies. Basically I love all movies, so that's not a shocker.

As I entered the house I heard voices talking. They were laughing. It was Akira and Koyou, of course. I started taking of my shoes and my jacket when I hear Koyou ask:
"So why are you looking at her like that?"
"No reason..." Akira answered, but with doubt in his voice.
"Oh come on. I can see you like her. I've known you since kindergarten, I know you to well for you to hide stuff like that from me," Koyou said.
"Well.... Okay, I like her. As a matter of fact I love her... I know, I know, she's your girlfriend. And I'm okay with that."
"Are you sure? Because I don't want you to go..."
"No way! I'm totally cool with it. You and Mina are my best friends and..."
"And you're her best friend as well you know." Koyou made a statement and Akira knew it.
" I know, and that's why I'm happy. I don't want to ruin our friendship. Because I'm really happy the way it is now. So no worries?" Akira responded faithfully.

I felt like I had been standing there for too long already, so I started walking to the living room. Did he really like me? Well no worries, he wasn't going to hit on me or anything and we were still best friends. So I decided to forget I ever heard that conversation.

"Hi Mina!" Akira shouted when I got in the room. He was smiling bigger than ever and held a big box full of movies in his hands. It was time for the movie night