Saturday, August 27, 2011

Found somewhere.









Today, the first day after the beginning of Autumn, I was informed that the bassist of Versailles, Jasmine You-kun, has entered eternal sleep.
I’m so shocked by the news that even now I can’t find the words necessary.
It’s been ten years since I first met Jasmine You-kun by chance.
He was a gentle-mannered man with impressively long hair.
These days, there aren’t many events where we take the stage together, but in the past there were lots of times when we appeared together.
It hasn’t officially been announced yet, but it was planned that Versailles would take part in the D sponsored event “Mad Tea Party” in October and November. I had really been looking forward to being able to pass the time together with Jasmine You-kun.
As a result, even though I’m speaking directly about the situation, it seems like it’s going to take quite a bit of time for me to be able to accept what happened.
He had always said time and time again that he has liked my songs for quite a long time.
He would do things like drop by my shows and would faithfully give me a call every now and then.
Not that long ago, when I called him to congratulate him on Versailles’ major debut, he replied, “Thank you! Now, I have rehearsal!” Since he replied in such a seemingly energetic tone, I never thought a day like this would come.
When I think about it, that was the last conversation that I had with him.
The Arabian Jasmine, which is a beautiful white flower that blooms at night and has a sweet fragrance… it’s such an appropriate name for such a sweet flower.
Jasmine embarked on a journey along with the end of summer.
Everything is limited by time, and his time on this Earth was like a flower’s… much too fleeting.
With his last breath, I wonder what he was thinking, or what he wanted to tell us.
Now, with his death, I can’t truly touch his heart.
But, if I were to say one thing that I do understand, he was brought into this world because God loved him.
I’m wishing for a time when we can meet again sometime in a world free from pain.
You-kun, good night.

–Asagi (D) (about Jasmine You) 


The last day of July had arrived before we knew it.
“I’ve been wanting to wish you a happy birthday! I’m sorry its a little late.” It seemed to be him as usual, laughing softly. It was a very unique and cute phone call.
“Lets have dinner together in September”
its a promise that will be broken.
The world kept turning, and we often forget to talk to each other as much as we’d like to.
The future that you talked about, I realize without fail.
By all means, please watch over us.
I don’t know any prayers
But that doesn’t really matter…
I will sing for you, because that is all I can do.
I pray, it is a peaceful tranquil place.
Everyone please become Versailles support
I’m sorry that I haven’t spoken in a private message to the members and that I wrote this in my blog.
To my beloved ones
I send my love to you

–Kaya (about Jasmine You) 

Yet again I’ve lost another important companion How can I say this? I don’t know… After Shibuya ga taihen, I sent an email to You-san, since I was worried “I’m sorry to worry you. I’m all right.” You-san’s gentle tone of voice crossed my mind I never thought in my wildest dreams that those would be the last words I’d hear from him I’ll proudly recall the times that we shared a stage together I’m thankful for that I’m praying for your happiness in the next world
-Juka (about Jasmines death)

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