When Music Unravels the Heart

V6 is a page of youth that arrived late for me

Do you all remember the idol group called V6?
They were a six-member group from the former Johnny & Associates who debuted in November 1995.
I became a fan of theirs in 2015 due to a certain event.

At the time, the friends and acquaintances I interacted with
all said in unison, "Why now?", but
in my heart, I thought, "It's precisely because it's now!"
Sharp, crisp dancing,
composed performances,
and that sparkling, quintessential idol aura.
Everything was new and exciting to me,
and it made my heart race.

SNS debut and connections with fans

I bought CDs and live DVDs to enjoy every day,
and I also joined the Family Club.
2015 happened to be their 20th anniversary year,
and I was lucky enough to attend a concert.

My first idol concert was truly
a "mind-blowing" experience.
At the time, I was carrying a heavy burden,
and the moment I saw the six sparkling members appear on stage, I couldn't stop crying,
to the point where I barely saw the first three songs (it's a nostalgic memory now).

When the excitement of the concert settled down,
the feeling of "I want to support them more!" welled up,
and I made my SNS debut on X (formerly Twitter).
In the world of SNS, there were V6 fans from all over the country,
shouting their "love" in various forms,
through words, merchandise, handmade fan art, and plushies.

I wanted to join in too,
so I made and posted little amigurumi dolls
about the size of a quail egg inspired by them,
and I spent a very fun time doing so.

By the time of the 2017 concert,
my level as a fan had risen (?) to the point of traveling
to Nagoya, Shizuoka, and Yokohama,
and I had even started hanging out with friends I met on SNS.

"Ai Nanda" played at the wedding reception

In 2021, V6 put an end to their 26 years of activity and disbanded.
I graduated from being a fan, but
as the disbandment approached,
listening to their songs became painful,
and I had kept them sealed away until last week.

The reason I listened to
"Ai Nanda" for the first time in a long while
was at my son's wedding reception the other day.
It was a fun time with the bride and groom visiting each table.
After the new songs chosen by my son and his bride finished,
after a moment of silence, a song that felt nostalgic
and warmed the depths of my heart began to play.

My daughter, who was sitting next to me,
shook my shoulder saying, "Mom!"
and I couldn't help but start waving
the glow stick I had in my hand.
Even though I hadn't listened to it for years,
my body and mind remembered it.

The fun days from back then,
the interactions on SNS,
celebrating our favorite's birthday together...
Various scenes came flooding back all at once,
and my heart was full.

Music sometimes shakes the depths of the heart,
and can wash away heavy things along with tears.
But on this day, it felt like an unexpected "reunion,"
bringing back forgotten emotions and excitement,
awakening a new sense of "fun" within me.

When the bride and groom came to our table, I couldn't help but say,
"Thank you, V6."
Then my daughter-in-law said, "Because you said you 'loved' them," which made my heart feel warm and fuzzy.

Since I still love them, I'll listen to them and have a blast once in a while

My time as a V6 fan was very short,
but it was incredibly fun
and an unforgettable time.
I feel like I can now enjoy the songs
that I had kept sealed away for so long
with a fresh perspective.

Since this excitement
started from those good days,
it's bound to be good!
Maybe it's a good idea to listen to nostalgic songs
and clean the house in a good mood
just like in the old days!