Do you ever go to idol (Johnny’s-style) concerts together?
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A girl got tickets to a concert and invited me to go with her, and we’re currently making a concert fan together, but I’m starting to feel a little uneasy.
I’ve gotten used to things that would once have seemed strange—like wearing matching Gelato Pique Yoshi loungewear or buying matching T-shirts at Tokyo Disneyland and heading out into Ginza at night wearing them—telling myself it’s still better than the 60-something guy who was made to dress up in a baby costume. But I’m honestly worried about whether I can handle being the only older guy surrounded by girls at an idol concert.
The girl is even paying for my ticket, and she’s genuinely happy, saying she’ll definitely have more fun going with me than with her boyfriend or her fellow idol fan. So I’m planning to go, but please give me the courage—or any advice—I need to make the most of it as an older guy!
You’ve already crossed that line, so I don’t think there’s any need to feel anxious now.
It doesn’t seem like a problem at all.
The fact that you’re able to go that far, yet are suddenly worried now—that’s the part I find strange.
> I’m worried I won’t be okay being the only old guy there.
I think everyone will be focused on the idols, so you probably don’t need to worry about it.
The only question is whether you can get into the mood of the occasion. But I assume she invited you because she thought you’d be able to, so just act as you normally do and there shouldn’t be any problem.
If you’re worried that you might not be able to get into the spirit of it, then I think it’s only natural to feel anxious.
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If you even prepare an uchiwa fan sign for the live show, I think the people around you will be pretty accepting.
Fans are, in a sense, a group of people gathered for the same purpose, so they’ll accept quite a lot.
As Seattle mentioned, make sure you learn the popular songs, and be prepared to stand for most of the show.
As long as you can get hyped up together with everyone else, you’ll be fine.
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Maybe start by learning to like the songs.
Look up the single sales rankings and listen to the popular songs about ten times each until you remember them. Do your best to match the singers’ names with their faces, too. Memorize their wiki profiles. At least one of their songs is probably from a drama or commercial, so watch that drama as well.
At concerts, you’re expected to stand, so personally, I don’t really like going. Think of it as strength training and tough it out. But if the person behind you is a petite woman, use that as an excuse to sit down occasionally.
Above all, don’t let your enthusiasm drop. If you go unwillingly, she’ll dislike you.
I’ve never gone with anyone for male idols, but I’ve accompanied women to see female idols they liked several times. Of course, I paid for the tickets.
I learned about female idols and came to like them, too. Through papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan), I got dropped by one girl who was a =LOVE fan.
If you bring an uchiwa fan, they’ll recognize you as an understanding chaperone.
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