An interview with TV9 about hijab lolita fashion occurred today.
What a simple introduction.
It all began with Saakira urgently inquired members of Hijab Cosplay Gallery if any of them was a Lolita fashion follower. She told them to privately messaged her number. Few stepped front and messaged her, I believe, and later a chat group was created to gather the members who had messaged her.
I was one of the girls who answered her call, and was not that surprised when Saakira had already had me in her mind. It was like "by hook or by crook, Hana has to join me".
Yikes.
Haine did not interfere with this, not one bit, because she knew and understood how much Hana loved Lolita fashion and wanted to contribute in it. Saakira said she needed only four more girls to join her in the interview. The four were chosen.
Lulu echah, Dianah, Airi-chan and me.
Airi, Saakira and I are still new to Lolita. Some of you may think I know A LOT about Lolita but no actually. Saakira suggested to take one day- few days before the interview- to discuss and to prepare. Apparently, the day everyone picked to discuss about the interview was on Thursday.
The same Thursday I had interview for Juice magazine.
Hana was so committed to see this interview thoroughly, and agreed to attend the supposed discussion despite how exhausted it will be. However, the discussion did not occur as we expected.
Hana was frustrated. Haine- you know how once her little flower is down, she becomes angry. I became stressed, even more than I should have. I was stressed because of the community and my position in it, and I was stressed because of the interview.
The day- today- has come. Haine could not stay still and was furious in the morning. Pressure and tension leaped my guts right up I felt I could pass out anytime. Yet, I am not the type of girl who could pass out no matter how sick and exhausted I am.
Comforted by the willing older conscience to take over, Hana retreated and let herself being embraced in the arms of the another. It was reaching the critical point where neither of us could bear it.
So Haine took charge of the day. She packed things, she arranged things, she planned things. She understands how Hana would like her things to be handled. All she wished now was Michiru could help calm Hana down. Maybe because I am too used to tell everything to Michiru, even though she is not part of the Hijab Cosplay Gallery community.
I really wished she was there to help me, but she was not. Not today. It's fine though, Haine remained calm and did things accordingly. Watching from behind the shades was Hana. Haine was fine being all herself. She compromised and little by little Hana regained herself.
Haine noticed the little flower was peeking, but she was not ready to let her take over. No- she was still worried if she could handle the pressure.
"I can handle this," Hana said. Haine did not look and continued to do the work. The interview began, and I was focusing on getting the clothes rack ready. It was not part of the discussion, but it was all thanks to Haine's decision to buy and bring the clothes rack that made the interview more interesting it seemed.
Saakira asked me.
"Do you want to do the interview?"
I looked at her and shook my head. Haine preferred to focus on setting up things and not delay the interview. After all, I was still in my casual clothes, not in my dress and has no make up on. It would take time for me to put everything on.
Hana finally stepped out from behind the shades and tugged Haine. "I'm all right now, can I take over for the day?" I guess this was supposed to a fun day, so I should not get all tensed about it, right? Haine nodded.
I took pieces I wanted to wear and rushed to toilet with Airi and a box of makeup. We changed clothes and put on makeup. It is like playing dress-up for Hana and she loved it. Watching Hana smiling and laughing gave great sense of relief to Haine.
"I'm going to retreat now, have fun Hana."
And so the day went by for me as Hana. When I reached back the cafe, I approached Saakira and asked who else. It was Dianah who was being interviewed at that time. I nodded understood and focused on shifting the rack to different section of the cafe.
Hana was humming happily and Haine was simply watching.
Hana put on eyeliner and blusher, and Haine grinned silently.
Both were happy.
I noticed Airi was questioned about Lolita and simply listened to it. Because Hana was so happy, I ended up blabbering in Japanese.
Etto...
Honto...
Chigauyo...
Dame yo...
It was unbearable, but Hana enjoyed it. Haine watched the female interviewer's face and notebook. She looked at Hana. "I wonder if she asks the basic thing about Lolita?" Hana then asked, "Do you know the types of Lolita?"
The female interviewer seemed to have her interest perked by my question. She flipped a new page of her notebook, ready to jot down things. Hana froze still. Haine chuckled. "Go on, you didn't get your chance to be interview just now right?" She pointed out. Hana shook her head, nervous.
Haine rolled her eyes. "Then I do it."
I began walking o the mini wardrobe we had set up and explained about types of lolita, the anatomy of lolita fashion, this and that. I was not sure if the cameraman actually recorded what I said, since I blabbered here and there in Japanese, English and Malay.
"Ah,whatever. My target is not to be recorded by the camera. I simply want that woman to love what Hana loves about this dress-up game," Haine said. Hana laughed and helped.
I managed to cover up almost the basics of the fashion, Alhamdulillah. Haine and Hana high fived.
Mission accomplished!
Hana was still worried about one more thing- the Hijab Cosplay Gallery. She was not sure how to get the burden off, and so Haine decided to speak on her behalf.
I opened the discussion by saying, "I actually wanted to discuss about HCG future plan". Haine began explaining the visions of the event, the activities and the management. Who involved, how to do it, where should it done and when should this plan proceed. With Haine by her side, Hana became little bit braver to speak.
Ideas.
More ideas.
Another ideas.
Slowly, from one tall tree, it took few branches and grew few leaves.
I guided Airi-chan, who is the community secretary, through the discussion. We drafted the basic details together. Through half of the day, we talked and discussed and got every little bit of burden Hana has out. Of course, I can't say everything was out. There are few things remain inside, but Haine can manage that.
At the end of the day, the female interviewer was happy and excited that she remarked she wanted to try out the clothes one day. Hana feel a lot better after the long discussion.
As for Haine, finally she can have a good peaceful sleep that awaits.
What a simple introduction.
This entry is written like a story with Hana and Haine mentioned. Some of you understand how this works, it's like reading a novel from third party point of view. To some who are still new to this, don't worry. Just read according to the flow, you'll get it.
It all began with Saakira urgently inquired members of Hijab Cosplay Gallery if any of them was a Lolita fashion follower. She told them to privately messaged her number. Few stepped front and messaged her, I believe, and later a chat group was created to gather the members who had messaged her.
I was one of the girls who answered her call, and was not that surprised when Saakira had already had me in her mind. It was like "by hook or by crook, Hana has to join me".
Yikes.
Haine did not interfere with this, not one bit, because she knew and understood how much Hana loved Lolita fashion and wanted to contribute in it. Saakira said she needed only four more girls to join her in the interview. The four were chosen.
Lulu echah, Dianah, Airi-chan and me.
Airi, Saakira and I are still new to Lolita. Some of you may think I know A LOT about Lolita but no actually. Saakira suggested to take one day- few days before the interview- to discuss and to prepare. Apparently, the day everyone picked to discuss about the interview was on Thursday.
The same Thursday I had interview for Juice magazine.
Hana was so committed to see this interview thoroughly, and agreed to attend the supposed discussion despite how exhausted it will be. However, the discussion did not occur as we expected.
Hana was frustrated. Haine- you know how once her little flower is down, she becomes angry. I became stressed, even more than I should have. I was stressed because of the community and my position in it, and I was stressed because of the interview.
The day- today- has come. Haine could not stay still and was furious in the morning. Pressure and tension leaped my guts right up I felt I could pass out anytime. Yet, I am not the type of girl who could pass out no matter how sick and exhausted I am.
Comforted by the willing older conscience to take over, Hana retreated and let herself being embraced in the arms of the another. It was reaching the critical point where neither of us could bear it.
So Haine took charge of the day. She packed things, she arranged things, she planned things. She understands how Hana would like her things to be handled. All she wished now was Michiru could help calm Hana down. Maybe because I am too used to tell everything to Michiru, even though she is not part of the Hijab Cosplay Gallery community.
I really wished she was there to help me, but she was not. Not today. It's fine though, Haine remained calm and did things accordingly. Watching from behind the shades was Hana. Haine was fine being all herself. She compromised and little by little Hana regained herself.
Haine noticed the little flower was peeking, but she was not ready to let her take over. No- she was still worried if she could handle the pressure.
"I can handle this," Hana said. Haine did not look and continued to do the work. The interview began, and I was focusing on getting the clothes rack ready. It was not part of the discussion, but it was all thanks to Haine's decision to buy and bring the clothes rack that made the interview more interesting it seemed.
Saakira asked me.
"Do you want to do the interview?"
I looked at her and shook my head. Haine preferred to focus on setting up things and not delay the interview. After all, I was still in my casual clothes, not in my dress and has no make up on. It would take time for me to put everything on.
Hana finally stepped out from behind the shades and tugged Haine. "I'm all right now, can I take over for the day?" I guess this was supposed to a fun day, so I should not get all tensed about it, right? Haine nodded.
I took pieces I wanted to wear and rushed to toilet with Airi and a box of makeup. We changed clothes and put on makeup. It is like playing dress-up for Hana and she loved it. Watching Hana smiling and laughing gave great sense of relief to Haine.
"I'm going to retreat now, have fun Hana."
And so the day went by for me as Hana. When I reached back the cafe, I approached Saakira and asked who else. It was Dianah who was being interviewed at that time. I nodded understood and focused on shifting the rack to different section of the cafe.
Hana was humming happily and Haine was simply watching.
Hana put on eyeliner and blusher, and Haine grinned silently.
Both were happy.
I noticed Airi was questioned about Lolita and simply listened to it. Because Hana was so happy, I ended up blabbering in Japanese.
Etto...
Honto...
Chigauyo...
Dame yo...
It was unbearable, but Hana enjoyed it. Haine watched the female interviewer's face and notebook. She looked at Hana. "I wonder if she asks the basic thing about Lolita?" Hana then asked, "Do you know the types of Lolita?"
The female interviewer seemed to have her interest perked by my question. She flipped a new page of her notebook, ready to jot down things. Hana froze still. Haine chuckled. "Go on, you didn't get your chance to be interview just now right?" She pointed out. Hana shook her head, nervous.
Haine rolled her eyes. "Then I do it."
I began walking o the mini wardrobe we had set up and explained about types of lolita, the anatomy of lolita fashion, this and that. I was not sure if the cameraman actually recorded what I said, since I blabbered here and there in Japanese, English and Malay.
"Ah,whatever. My target is not to be recorded by the camera. I simply want that woman to love what Hana loves about this dress-up game," Haine said. Hana laughed and helped.
I managed to cover up almost the basics of the fashion, Alhamdulillah. Haine and Hana high fived.
Mission accomplished!
Hana was still worried about one more thing- the Hijab Cosplay Gallery. She was not sure how to get the burden off, and so Haine decided to speak on her behalf.
I opened the discussion by saying, "I actually wanted to discuss about HCG future plan". Haine began explaining the visions of the event, the activities and the management. Who involved, how to do it, where should it done and when should this plan proceed. With Haine by her side, Hana became little bit braver to speak.
Ideas.
More ideas.
Another ideas.
Slowly, from one tall tree, it took few branches and grew few leaves.
I guided Airi-chan, who is the community secretary, through the discussion. We drafted the basic details together. Through half of the day, we talked and discussed and got every little bit of burden Hana has out. Of course, I can't say everything was out. There are few things remain inside, but Haine can manage that.
At the end of the day, the female interviewer was happy and excited that she remarked she wanted to try out the clothes one day. Hana feel a lot better after the long discussion.
As for Haine, finally she can have a good peaceful sleep that awaits.
Labels: activities 2015, Hana & Haine, HCG, interviews, Omake!, ramblings, whatIthink
