[Live Report] TIF2025 Diary-style Festival Report - Final Day

Introduction

I titled my first day's post as a rambling note, but the word 'rambling' didn't quite fit, and although I originally intended to write it based on facts so I wouldn't have trouble when I go next year, it turned out completely different, so I decided to call this a diary-style festival report.

Finally, the last day! ~Main Part~

Today, applying the lessons from the first day, I customized my homemade schedule app to include special event times, ensuring my schedule management was perfect.
I also decided on what time to take breaks.

I started my morning listening to fishbowl's mix before heading out. Unlike the first day, it was clear and sunny. It looked like it was going to be quite hot today. I headed to the venue thinking that this was much better than having the live performances interrupted by rain.
Since I knew the ropes better than on the first day, I felt more relaxed. I was relaxed enough to take a photo next to the escalator at Tokyo Teleport Station.

My favorite member, Nanako Kazuki, tweeted that she froze a Green Dakara, so I impulsively bought a Green Dakara at a nearby vending machine. lol

I planned to start with the selfish special event at 10:30 AM.
With a much smoother pace than yesterday, I arrived at the entrance of the Trocco Park/Ukishima area.
There was a huge line when I arrived, but it moved smoothly, and I was able to enter in no time.

Since I had some free time until 10:30, I headed to the Ukishima Stage. The group I saw there was meme tokyo.

meme tokyo

A group I really like. NENE is cool. The rapping was very pleasant.

After watching meme tokyo, I went to the selfish special event around 10:30. Since it was after the finals, I had set aside a budget to talk to all the members, but I ended up talking to Nako-chan one more time than planned, so I immediately went over budget. lol
I was glad I could tell all the members 'Thank you for the finals!'. I was happy to hear Nako-chan's true feelings, and I was also glad I could express my own true feelings, which is that no matter how I think about it, selfish is number one!

I was taking it easy and realized I didn't have much time, so I moved to the SKY STAGE to see My_Stage. This is a stage I didn't visit on the first day. I expected to take the elevator, but after that, it was a staircase hell that felt like training... I'm glad I experienced it since I have the selfish stage in the evening. And the view I reached after the training was perfect. I waited for My_Stage's turn.

My_Stage

It started with 'Summer wish'. This is the song that closed the finals. I personally liked that they started their restart with the song that closed the finals.
Since they are selfish's rivals, I couldn't push them too hard, but My_Stage is quite good. All the members have potential, and they have a member named Ririri who acts as a trigger for buzz. Furthermore, they have Yurina Hamabe (formerly of 'Masshiro na Canvas'), who compensates for the lack of experience of Ririri, who has never been an idol before. At first glance, the member composition feels lopsided, but you can see a clear strategy to sell them. The 'Summer wish' in the sky was really good.

Next up is Tokiiro Drop, which I couldn't see live on the first day.

Tokiiro Drop

The fans' calls are amazing. lol
When you get mixed in, the members' singing is sometimes drowned out, but the members and fans look like they are having a lot of fun, and I like that.
Anyway, their summer outfits are cute! It might be my favorite summer outfit out of all the groups...

After Sukiiro Drop finished, it was time for a break. It is important to properly incorporate break times into your schedule.
I ate the bento I brought to save on cheki costs, and next was my first time at DOLL FACTORY. It was indoors, so it was a great place to escape the heat. Here, I saw Tohkei and JEMECRE.

Tohkei

I once went to their free solo concert because I wanted to hear Summer Gate just once. I was hoping to hear flagment, and it was in the setlist! Summer Gate too! Tohkei is a group that took first place in the streaming battle for the main stage qualifier. It was a live performance that made me feel like I could see the view of the main stage behind them.

JEMECRE

This is a group I have been paying attention to since I started supporting idols, and I was finally able to see them because our schedules aligned. It was absolutely amazing. The edge voice and everything else were explosive. I want to listen to more of their songs and join in next time.

I thought the lineup from Tohkei to JEMECRE would be absolutely incredible, and it exceeded my expectations. It was moving.

Next was selfish at SMILE GARDEN. It helps that SMILE GARDEN is close to DOLL FACTORY.

selfish

[Setlist]
NO SUMMER NO BLUE
Hanataba
Overheat
Kassai
Hoshikuzu (short ver)

It was a classic setlist. Since the main stage was over, I thought they might play closet or My pace, but they went with a setlist that really lets you listen.
I haven't written a note on the lyrical interpretation of Hanataba and Overheat yet, but they are really great songs. Once I face the lyrics, my way of receiving the songs changes when I listen to them, so I want to do all of them before 'Ao no Yohaku'.
As for my thoughts, I really received the applause from Kano-chan during 'Kassai' with the message 'In the end, it's up to you!', and I was encouraged by Nako-chan saying 'Make tomorrow better than today!' lol. It was a satisfying moment that made me flash back to the final battle.

I was a bit tired here, so I took a break until the next selfish performance at SKY STAGE. Since the nearby vending machine was sold out, I ended up having to buy a mega-sized melon soda for over 400 yen at the food court. Definitely overpriced.

After resting for a while, I headed to the SKY STAGE for selfish. I counted the steps and there were 156! I had already climbed up at night today, so that means I climbed 468 steps in total.

selfish

Setlist
Hoshikuzu
Toumei Mujin
Blue

It was a setlist that made sense for singing at SKY STAGE. I thought it would be better to watch from a bit further back at SKY STAGE to enjoy the view of the sky, so I watched from the back right side of the stage (the side where Fuji TV isn't in the background). Perhaps because I talked to all the members at TIF, I naturally found myself looking at all the members, whereas I usually only look at Nako-chan. But I was basically watching Kazuki-san, and I was happy because I felt like she gave me a response today!
Since there was a trolley stage for Title Mitei coming up, I anticipated the elevator congestion and thought I would leave halfway through depending on the third song, but then they dropped Blue. I couldn't possibly leave halfway through.
What I especially like about Blue is Nako-chan's part, 'Isn't it fine to stay in the blue spring~ as the orange dyes the city.' Although it was slightly cloudy, the sky was faintly dyed orange.This is a really personal interpretation, but selfish's Blue is completed on the main stage. The moment it changes from baby blue to Blue. I will continue to support them until then.(It would be funny if they didn't sing it on the main stage)
Also, Yuri-san's eye contact. This is really a key point, and I think it's an expression that only Yuri-san can do to bring out the final emotional impact.

I have a lot of thoughts when selfish is involved.

I left the place with a feeling of regret for the final greeting and hurried to the Trolley Park. I headed there to make sure I could hear Title Mitei.
No matter how much I increase my support, Title Mitei is a special group for me, almost like 'home'. It felt like, 'Long time no see! I'm home!'

Title Mitei

[Setlist]
Shinkirou
Gunjou
Oboreru
Natsu no Orange

I thought the setlist was made just for me! I had wanted to hear Shinkirou live for a long time but couldn't catch it, and I really wanted to hear it this summer, and Gunjou is probably the song I listen to the most. The change of pace from Gunjou to Oboreru. And finally, getting excited with Natsu no Orange.
This is Title Mitei. They are ever-changing. It doesn't matter which song they bring or who is missing. That is the reason why Title Mitei is Title Mitei. I felt so fulfilled that I could have gone home just like that.
Togashi-san, Noa-chan, Moeka-san, Saya-san, thank you so much.

I didn't actually go home lol.

I headed to SKY STAGE to see the final CYNHN and fishbowl.
Thinking it might be crowded, I went up the SKY STAGE elevator early and diligently climbed the 156 steps.

NEO JAPONISM

While waiting for CYNHN, I heard Takizawa-san's voice. Why is Takizawa-san's MC so touching? Her cream-colored outfit with a blue jacket stood out against the night sky, making her look like a conductor leading the audience. Like a conductor guiding the future. It goes without saying that the performance was wonderful, but when Neo Japo is on stage, you should stop scrolling on your phone and listen, even if you don't support them.

After NEO JAPONISM finished, and the performances by Mirror,Mirror and Kolokol ended, the finale was finally drawing near.

CYNHN

I think it was a setlist meant to be listened to. Perhaps they trusted the fans who chose the SKY STAGE instead of the Grand Finale. I think it was the same during Blue Sweet, too.
CYNHN on the SKY STAGE. Just that situation alone is agonizingly good, but it was a wonderful stage. Anyway, regardless of whether you support them or not, I want people who want to hear good music to listen to them.

And, to my surprise, there was a collaboration with fishbowl! It was a collaboration of "Kusuri no Uwanuri" and "Neppa." It was the moment I felt glad I chose the SKY STAGE, and I was happy to be able to catch the summer heat wave.

fishbowl Finale

I was listening while thinking that this might be the last time I see Shinma-san. Because Shinma-san's voice is one of a kind. It might remain as a recording, but I might not be able to hear it live anymore. I think today's setlist was a choice of songs that are meant to be listened to, even within fishbowl's repertoire. The last song was "Kansatsu." I received it clearly.

The moment fishbowl ended, my first TIF was over. These two days were very fulfilling and it became the best summer. I'll work hard, get promoted, and make it so I don't have to bring a bento to next year's TIF.
I am grateful to Title Mitei for making me so enthusiastic about supporting idols, to selfish for bringing me to this stage, and to everyone who delivers all this high-quality music. There were so many wonderful groups that I think the label of 'idol' doesn't even fit them anymore!
I'm definitely going next year!

In closing

Today's Title Mitei stage. I let myself go with the flow and moved forward until I reached the front row. Recently, the front row has been a topic of discussion due to a certain group's horse racing track incident, so I wondered if someone would warn me, but since nothing was said, I enjoyed the live performance as it was!
Honestly, I was super excited and had a blast! While I think, 'I want to be in the front row at a selfish live show someday if I'm lucky!', I feel like I wouldn't be able to enjoy it much because I'd be restless and worried, so maybe the third row is fine!