The game-like stage at RISE's Japan fan meeting

This is a photo of the six members of RISE sitting side by side at their fan meeting in Hyogo, Japan last July. Behind the stage, there is a colorful setup designed to look like a game screen, and the members are looking at each other and talking. Their relaxed posture and the flashy stage background complement each other well, making it eye-catching.

The Japanese fan meeting tour was held a total of six times in Fukuoka, Tokyo, and Hyogo. According to the agency, all shows were sold out and approximately 50,000 people attended. True to the game-themed fan meeting, the stage featured segments where they challenged themselves with dances and missions, followed by time for conversation.

There were also moments where songs were unveiled for the first time. It is said that "Kill Shot," used as the ending theme for the Japanese anime *Kill Blue*, was performed for the first time at this fan meeting. They also took the stage with "All of You" and "Flashlight," tracks from their second Japanese single. It is a pleasure to see a format where we could enjoy various songs and segments all in one place.

At the time, they also previewed "Sunburst," the title track of their third Japanese single, on stage. Looking at the photo of the members sitting with their gazes turned to one another, I realize that the time spent chatting, not just singing, must have been a part of the fan meeting. I want to remember this moment of RISE meeting on the summer stage.