Can I actually handle it!? Live Porno for the first time in 16 years FCUW6 at Zepp Haneda

The last time I went to a Porno Graffitti concert was in 2009. It was the Tokyo Romance Porno.

That was the last time I went (or was able to go) to a concert, but... there are many reasons for that. Well, all sorts of things happen when you're living life, right...?

I rejoined the Love Up fan club in 2024.
I was thinking idly about how I'd love to go to a concert again, and then the announcement for FCUW6 came out.
I thought, there's no way I can do this. An FCUW show for my first time back? And at a live house? After all, it's my first live Porno Graffitti in 16 years. There's no way I can handle it. But I have to go, right? I have to go.

I applied for a ticket.
Just one. A single shot.
I only applied for one, and I won, so I was able to go.

It was great that I could go, but I was so nervous from way before that I didn't know what to do.
I've always gotten so nervous before concerts that I feel like throwing up, but this time I didn't even have anyone with me; I was all alone.
I've never gone to a concert by myself before.
And it's been 16 years. (How many times am I going to say that?)
I was so nervous that even though I was looking forward to it, I went full circle and didn't want to go anymore.
Someone please tell me the name of this illness.

This is the setlist.
The Japan tour I went to many times was also a tour featuring foo?. It reminded me of those days, and I was already on the verge of tears from the happy memories and nostalgia.
With that said, the day arrived, and I wasn't sure what to wear, but due to the strong wishes of my followers, I ended up with this.

What is this T-shirt, anyway?
Looking at it again as an adult, I really think, what is this...
I bought it but was too embarrassed to ever wear it, so it was in very good condition.
It's a miracle that it's the T-shirt with the least stretched-out neck among all the ones I own, including my regular clothes.

And, naturally, I was alone on the way there, too. I was so anxious and couldn't help it.
I decided to just think about what to do once I arrived.
First, deciding where to stand, right?
Since it's a numbered ticket system, the front center fills up first, but I judged that would be too intense, so I aimed for the front row of the second floor. I wanted to see the whole stage, and I'm not very tall, so I figured I'd be buried if I were on the floor.

As I got closer to the venue, I really started feeling sick and was as blue as ever. Of course, I intended to enjoy it to the fullest, but it felt like my emotions couldn't keep up.

When I arrived at the venue, we were waiting roughly in order of our numbers, and almost everyone was alone. It made me feel better to think that each person was a Love Upper, a collection of people who love and respect them just as much as I do.

I went to the restroom as soon as I entered (thanks to the follower who posted this tip) and went to the second floor. The front row was full, but I got a spot on the end of the second row on Tasuku-san's side.
I'll leave the details of the production to the notes of other experts, but in the end, it was a great decision.
The lighting was so beautiful when seen from above that I was moved, and above all, I was very satisfied to be able to see the incredible synchronization of all the Love Uppers from above. Everyone is amazing. The way hands would suddenly shoot up all at once was almost creepy. (No offense intended.)

The first thing I thought during this FCUW was, 'I feel like I've seen this before... it's nostalgic...'
I felt like the stage production was the same as the Japan tour. Everyone knows because it's on disc, but the way the curtains were and the electronic sounds.
Everything was emotional and amazing.

The song that hit me harder than it used to was 'Ai Naki...'
Was the guitar tone always this beautiful?
Was the singing voice always this alluring?

'Ore, Cupid' made me scream. Sorry to the person next to me. I never thought I'd be able to hear it again, so my heart was pounding the whole time.

The arrangements were also great, and 'Kuusou Kagaku Shounen' was wonderful. It was already a song I loved, but I love it even more now.

The final song, 'Yoake Mae ni wa'.
I was just filled with gratitude that they have continued Porno Graffitti up to this point, and before I knew it, I was crying my eyes out. Thank you, thank you, I thought.

I listened to these songs when they were still a trio. I felt so overwhelmed that I was really glad I came, and I just felt so much gratitude.

After the show, I walked away quickly. I felt like I was going to cry. I managed to hold it together in the crowd, but as soon as I got on the Shinkansen, the tears overflowed, just like a young girl saying goodbye to her long-distance boyfriend at the platform. It's the same feeling, since I felt reluctant to leave and wanted to see them again soon.

I became sentimental again while listening to the songs I had just heard, and cried.
And so, my first live Porno in 16 years came to an end.
Although I felt like I was going to collapse many times, I managed to stay on my feet, so I can say I handled it.

The day I attended is on disc, so I'll omit the MC and such. I only wrote about my feelings.

By the way, I appear in it every now and then.
If you find me, please raise your hand.