Mobile QnA 3/25/2012

Translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Subject: To Shinya-san
What do you do when you feel down?

Shinya: I would read DRAGON FLY again.

Subject: To Toshiya-san
I play the bass but when a song that is fast and changes strings, I could barely play well… I think it’s all up to practice but please tell me if you have a trick or an advice to play better.

Toshiya: Try playing it perfectly in a very relaxed tempo. Then, slowly try to up the tempo…Do your best!

Subject: To Die-san
I really love curry but do you have a favorite curry shop or way of eating curry?

Die: Turban Curry. The L-set (combo meal)

Subject: To Kaoru-san
I think you wear the purple or red shoes a lot lately but can you tell use the brand or who made them?

Kaoru: I wonder where? Please try searching for it.

Subject: To Kyo-san
Why do people only notice things once they are gone? At night, I am scared of that stupid me.

Kyo: Everyone is like that too.

Translator’s Notes: Shinya is referring to their old photobook titled “DRAGON FLY”. Die’s curry place is right here http://turbancurry.web.infoseek.co.jp/

So in the wake of the Easter weekend, I completely forgot to post Kaoru Monday yesterday. I was so busy with work and everything. So you all get Kaoru Monday on Tuesday! :)


( Drinking with friends )

Well that is it! Hope everyone that celebrated Easter had a great one! :)

Hey everyone! Kaoru Monday is here! :) Hope you all have a great day!


( Guitar sex )

Manager Message 2/21/2012

Translated by Risu at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Recently

The hustle and bustle is finally quieting down and while Kyo is taking care of his throat the members are the same as always.
The members other than Kyo have gathered several times and they are working on something.

Along with work the members are also working on the FC newsletter so I am receiving a whole mountain load of drafs to check (laughs)

Even if it's not that much but I would like to give an update soon.

Toru Takabayashi

Mobile QnA 1/31/2012

Translated by Risu at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Subject: To Shinya-san
Please tell us about a recent scary experience if you have any!

Shinya: The following day after a very strong windy day, my sandals which were on the balcony warped to the person's balcony one floor below me. And then on the next day, those sandals also disappeared from there.

Subject: Toshiya-san
Is there a needed muscle training in order to play bass?

Toshiya: Ultimately it's not just grip strength but the whole body.

Subject: To Die-san
I just thought of this now but what does Die-san wash first once you are in the tub?

Die: Bathtub

Subject: To Kaoru-san
Do you still hate shrimp until now? Also is there anything that you are recently addicted to?

Kaoru: Regarding shrimps, due to recent circumstances I had to eat it but spat it out. I want to eat "Hokutetsu Restaurant Himi Beef Curry" a retort curry sold at the Hokuriku Expressway Service Area again!

Subject: To Kyo-san
Are there words you would like to tell fans who  come to the lives?

Kyo: Words that I always say during lives

Translator's Notes:
Retort curry is cooked curry which has been put into a perfectly-sealed bag after retort treatment.

Member Diaries 2/8/2012

Translated by Risu at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

An Important Message

The information is also in the official site but due to Kyo's suffering from a vocal cord nodule,
we had no choice but to unfortunately cancel the North America tour this March and April.

He has been consulting with a doctor in recent years but
it has come to this point and the doctor has ordered him to stop.
It is unfortunate but it was decided on in order to be able to go on stage and
do recording in the future, I hope that you will understand.
In fact, he just went to the hospital.
He intends to undergo the best possible treatment for his throat.
Of course he wouldn't be "trying anything" but would be progressing forward cautiously.

Currently he can't talk due to the treatment but,
it is not a hindrance to his daily life so there is no need to worry.
I am not sure how long it will take until he would recover but,
he is also consulting with the members and will do what he can.

We've made all of you who understand DIR EN GREY the best worry but,
I hope that you could wait for a while until they come back on stage.

atsushi inoue

【Important Announcement】 Member Comment Regarding US Tour Cancellation

Posted by Risu at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Important Announcement

So yeah, I have been really busy with work and everything that I completely forgot to post this on Monday.

But here you go everyone! Kaoru Monday on a weekend! :)



( Black and white and red all over )

So I hope your weekend is fulfilled now that I posted this! I promise the next one will be on time. :)

Thanks for taking the time to read this. I hope that you enjoyed it! :D

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Member Diaries 1/30/2012

Translated by Risu at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

UROBOROS -that's where teh truth is- is finished

The very first tour this year and Osaka-jo is finished.

Sorry that I couldn't update timely.

This the Osaka-jo limited last UROBOROS pick.

[picture of Toshiya's pick set spelling U-R-O-B-O-R-O-S]

Osaka-jo...I want to tell everyone who came and those who couldn't, "Thank You" from my heart.

And also, I would like to give out a sticker that both designer Mr. Yoda and I created together for fun on the next "Aibiki no Mori" to "a knot" members.

[picture of a round sticker with a black background and drawing]

But there is only a limited amount so it might become by lottery.

Cold days will still continue so please be careful not to catch a cold.

Toshiya