Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-24187738-20151214152123/@comment-7893396-20151216012804

June, 2015: I am a normal high school student on summer break, relaxing in bed and watching Pretty Cure. Already was anime attached to me permanently, but it didn't seem as if anything new was going to attack me. Fast forward to July, 2015, where I am on Skype, talking casually with my friend Kaitlan. I am a gamer as well, so I share her a video of Reflec beat which had been on my mind. Then, she makes the comment that changes everything:

that reminds me of this *inserts Mermaid festa vol.1 hard video*

She also told me that this game was called Love Live! School Idol Festival, and this is where it really began.

The songs were in Japanese, so at first I really didn't understand what the songs were about, other than through the tone. It didn't get in my way, as I kept ranking up and unlocking even more songs. At this point, Nozomi was my best girl because we shared the same birthday and "favorite" color. Nothing really big here, other than just joining the world of SIF.

August comes around, and Hanayo was my favorite at this time. This is where I finally became curious and started looking up what Love Live! was about. Surely enough, I found there was an anime and other media produced for the series. I didn't even care about it for now though.

Weeks later, and Maki becomes my favorite (for a long time) after having struggles between her and Eli, although of course, Eli would return as all time favorite later on.

The songs bring meaning as I look up some of the good songs (Snow Halation, START:DASH!!, etc...) and I find lyrics that are relatable...although none as relatable as one that I discover later. Said lyrics brought my attention back towards the anime, and now it was time to watch. Every week or so I would sit down, pull out my laptop, and watch Love Live! I enjoyed it. To the point of crying.

Speaking about crying, I get reminded of u's disbanding soon, which obviously makes me upset, albeit being a new fan, but I can remember the lyrics to a song that make me feel a little better, at least:

Seiippai waraou ka

which, according to the Wiki, translates into

With all your effort, shall we laugh?

or even better, according to Decaf:

Give it your best smile

My story may not be too big, as a newly born fan, but u's and everything related to them will be in my heart and cheering me up. I won't let the disbandment step in the way of my life. This is my Love Live, and they will definitely live on for eternity.

And yes, I will still play SIF even if no new events or updates ever arrive.