J-net finally added the goods list for Takizawa Enbujou 2007!!

1. Pamphlet – 2,000 Yen
2. Poster (A & B: 2 types) – 800 Yen each
3. Postcard Set (1 type) – 500 Yen
4. Folding Fan – 1,500 Yen
5. Oil-absorbent Paper (50 sheets included) – 500 Yen
6. Shopping Bag – 500 Yen

LOL~ The pamphlet, posters, postcard set and shopping bag are expected, but… Folding fan? Oil-absorbent paper? Hahahaha…

I think it’s okay to have weird entries once in a while…

First, the mystery of the black strap!

Takki has been wearing this black strap thing during concerts, which goes diagonal across his body and under his left arm. He first wore it during Kuricon last year, and I commented how I loved it coz I thought it looked cool. But I never knew that there might be a more practical reason for that… not until like 10 minutes ago when I was flipping through my precious photo album… This is the black strap I’m talking about, in case you didn’t read my concert report:

I might be wrong, but I think this is what the strap is about:
(Gomen~ my hand is not the steadiest~ ^^)

Sou sou, I think it’s to hold the audio box thingie, where they adjust the sound levels of the mics, ear pieces, etc? I think Takki used to have it on his belt behind – saw him adjusting it during Takkuricon. But this time, it’s strapped to his back. It’s probably more secure this way so he can do his *star jumps* and whatnots without interference? kekekeke… Just my 2 cents worth (though I’m always slow, so everyone else might have already known about this lol~)

Second, the pink polo t-shirt with black buttons

This was sent to me by Juliet (JuXiaoTian) – arigato! Matsumoto Jun and Takki wore similar-looking polo tees during magazine photoshoots. Takki’s was for the recent Potato magazine (the issue where there seem to be problems with the printer!! coz the boys turned out looking ghostly!) Were they both given the same shirt by the staff? Did they buy the same shirt together? Did they borrow someone’s for the photoshoot? Lol~

Oh, and this is off-topic, but MatsuJun was on last night’s Zubari, just in one of the VTRs ^^ I found the guest so familiar but I just couldn’t recall where I saw him from, until they showed the VTR of the dramas he acted in (DragonZakura, Hana Yori Dangos) *lol* In that short VTR, there were 4 people “linked” to our boy: Pi, Masami-san, Hasekyoko & Jun :) And back to the guest, he owns many ramen shops in Japan. And… uwaahhh~ the ramen looks soooooo delicious!!! I’m already so in a ramen mood these days, and they have to show me such oishii-looking ramen, with oishii-looking golden eggs *drools*

Off topic again *gomen* but the full [SAMURAI] was played on ToBase 28/6! Thanks, Dorothy! There are additional echoey effects in the verses, and there’s a second verse now (compared to the concert version). OMG, I love the beat!! I think it’ll be a bang listening to the CD!! Me wanna see the PVs – Takitsuba in yukatas? ^^ Eh.. did Tsubasa mention Takki… and jumping shoes?? ^^ *yawns* Gosh, it’s 1am already, I’ll listen to the rest of the recording tomorrow! *Off to bed*

Finally I’m up to date with the Tokyo Walkers *wipes sweat* At least I feel like I’ve accomplished something today…

I noticed that whenever Kino had 20% discount, [Tokyo Walker]‘s price increased to $9.10 (usually it is priced at $8.60)! It has happened twice already. And I’m buying it every fortnight just for this one miserable piece of paper! As if the TORTURE on my wallet isn’t enough, Takki now has a new essay in [Top Stage] (of all mags, he had to choose a stage mag which usually costs about $16). His essays are getting more and more expensive… $16 for one miserable page!!! *sulks*

Is this a sign that I should take on another baito?

Yay~ Finally another update! Fortunately it’s a short one so it’s easier to translate!! Now, just how MOE~ is that PV?! Hehe… Isn’t Mr President hinting to everyone to BUY THE SINGLES? Hahaha… Have you all pre-ordered yet??? *stares*

Takizawa Rengou Vol. 307

25 June

Otsukarechan
The release of [SAMURAI] which we sang at the concerts has been decided 8th August daa There is also 24hr TV, I want to pass this summer with vigor ne By the way, the PV is also MOE~ da yo Everyone of you employees, at last the time when you can use your namecards has come From now, shall we eat ramen and do discussion-like things at the same time?

Seems like recently it is Enbujou rehearsals, and recordings at midnight Lately I’m thinking how good it would be if I had a twin

First, yes yes, I love Ramen! (shio-ramen onegai!!!) Second, having a twin is good so at least he can get some rest… BUT… SOOOO coincidentally, I was watching the Mokuyou no Kaidan episode where there were TWO Takkis!!!! Remember that one? Quite scary ya~~ LOL~~~~ Then I read this Takiren… and hmmm…. *creepy* (Think it happens to Takki fans in general? He seems to be able to read our minds sometimes! Haaaa~~)

Was replying an email, then when I clicked back to my Inbox, I saw the mailer from CDJapan! What a pleasant surprise on a Monday~~ ^-^

[EDIT:] More info has been posted up at the Official site.

Songs List:

1. SAMURAI / T&T
2. (Undecided Title) / Takki
3. (Undecided Title) / Tsubasa
4. SAMURAI～karaoke～
5. Bonus Track 「HIMEGOTO」 /T&T **

** For Jacket C
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Samurai [Jacket A / w/ DVD, Limited Edition]
Price: 1600 yen (excluding tax)
Limited edition includes bonus DVD with “Samurai – Live Version Music Clip” and offshots.
Pre-order @ CDJapan | Towers | Shinseido

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Samurai [Jacket B / w/ DVD, Limited Edition]
Price: 1600 yen (excluding tax)
Limited edition includes bonus DVD with the Hideaki Takizawa solo song and Tsubasa Imai solo song music videos. The solo songs will have the same melody but Takitsuba respectively have different arrangements and lyrics. That’s interesting…
Pre-order @ CDJapan | Towers | Shinseido

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Samurai [Jacket C / Regular Edition]
Price: 1200 yen (excluding tax)
Regular edition includes one bonus track not included on either of the limited editions of this release. There’ll also be a booklet “full of offshots photos”. Bonus also includes a poster (which is 2-sided! *grrrhhhh*) and one random (from 8 different types) sticker.
Pre-order @ CDJapan | Towers | Shinseido

Same like the Dame/Crazy Rainbow singles, there are 2 Limited Edition CD+DVDs and 1 Regular Edition. Already pre-ordered with CDJapan since there is a POSTER!! It’s a week earlier than the rumoured release date. *PATS WALLET FOR THE XX-TH TIME*

And there’ll be SOLO MUSIC VIDEOS!?!!! HONTO!!! ^____^