B'z Live-Gym 2003
"BANZAI IN NORTH AMERICA"
The Showbox, Seattle, October 21, 2003

Report by Shingouki

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Well, at least for another year my journey to B'z is over. This is the climax I suppose. It was a beautiful moment. Koshi reached out into the crowd; I cried "?????". He looked at /me/ in disbelief.

...crowd moved to and fro,
communal sweat covered all,
then the song ended.

There was everyone pushing but no-one cared. An elbow, a shove, an angry glance. In a moment all had forgotten still enchanted by the stage. When Koshi screamed "Yeeeaaaaaah," a cheer when up. In the next instant Tak wailed on his guitar... "Matsumoto," we chanted. "Matsumoto!!!"
I looked at my brother. We exchanged a smile and together we threw out fists in the air. Nevermind the poor girl in front of us, if she was hit it was a inevitable casualty.

My ears began to ring... A torrent rushed between them. I wished it to continue no matter what the pain. The moment faded again and again into another fading moment of bliss. The violence to stand my ground continued. I was not undone.
What cruelty could be worse than cast back into the swell?
A pick rose in the air. Beneath it the smallest girl was equal to the largest ?? in her fury to posses it. Alas, I could not grasp it myself. But my friend scavanged one. Even the coutesies we exchanged, I was secretly jealous. Still, its his good fortune. I cannot wish him enmity.

The music ended. Jubilation became a guarded memory. The fray continued as we pushed and shoved to merely get out Tshirt. In the end it disbanded. Twinkling eyes and open hearts turned on towards thier journies home. I found my way; collapesed into my bed. Across the border line I still wait for the kiss of Liberty.

??????I will survive.
In my dreams the are still here. Thats my "Brotherhood". He spoke the truth: "We'll be alright." I have confidence in you my brothers. Let us meet again. ????

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