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PONTINUのお部屋

ぽんてぃぬという名でネット活動(歌い手、コスプレイヤー、踊り手)ぐみという名でアイドルしてます。基本オーストラリアにての活動。時々日本。Hello I am Pontinu, aka Gumi. Australian Japanese idol/YouTuber.

What fans are to idols

Idols may be important to the fans.

But fans are as important to the idols. 

I came to realize this when I was performing solo in Japan.

 

Since I am in a group who regularly performs in Australia, performing in Japan was new. This different environment made me very nervous and I was honestly frightened of what I will be facing, even though it was exciting at the same time. Although I was feeling this way, I tried my best for people to notice me. I wanted to make sure I could deliver as many smiles I could and I just wanted everyone to have a good time overall. Even though I am not well known in Japan, there were people who came to talk to me and also people who came and watched my performance which was heart-warming and was strong support for me.

This made me realise that I am able to be on stage because of the support I receive from fans.

 

The most idealistic live for me is lives where both idols and fans could naturally smile. A live where we all could feel a sense of unity. Where idols are not just the one making up the performance. Idols give it their best on stage and the fans give back their response in return. If I can feel that I am supported during the live, my first instinct is to smile but I also get this feeling to try harder to respect the support I am receiving.

To be honest I have thought about graduating a few times. But because there are people who come to the lives every week, there are people who come to see me, there are people who come and talk to me and people who show their respect towards me I am able to continue being an idol. These actions have moved me and made me think that I should continue. I am able to continue and be who I am because of the support I receive. I am sure other idols would agree as well.

 

The idol you're supporting may not be me but for all idols, fans are as important. If they receive the support and respect, they will try their best to give back what they can for what they received. Well, I beleive so and I try to give back what I can for what I receive. I appreciate everyone who gives me support.

 

If you have been feeling down and is thinking to stop being a fan, then I'd like you to read this blog again. The idol you're supporting needs you. The support you give them becomes a will to try their best to give you back what they could to you. 

Thank you for reading till the end.

Thank you for supporting my work. Reading my words, watching my videos, coming to the live shows and also talking to me or leaving comments, they all mean a lot to me and it makes me super happy to think I can express my appreciation towards all of you. 

Thank you for being such a big support!