#xiesan.

[sonoman]

I've been to Kyoto and for now, nothing seems to steal away the first place from it!

Yes, that’s what Kyoto is like. Wonderful, and very warm.I hope you’ll get to experience Osaka and Hokkaido, too. Recommended!

[sonoman]

It'd be a good idea. I've already found what I needed, but I still need to discover more. Your country is huge despite what we're taught.

That it is. It’s pretty tiny shape-wise, but it’s big on the inside.Don’t worry, you’ll get the time to explore. I recommend Kyoto!

[sonoman]

Vocals and instruments. I try to do everything I can; I'm also an actor. Ever since I've put my feet in Japan, Sake is all I drink.

Impressive! Would be nice to have a session one day.That’s the spirit, you’ll definitely find the best sake here in Nippon.

[sonoman]

Most of them are related to the music, to the art. I was raised by my grand father who insisted onto giving me a lot of knowledge about it. He taught me how to play music, to express myself through it. He basically made me the person I am now; I owe him a lot, and I owe music a lot, too.

That’s an interesting background. Arts and music.I suppose you’re into music in that case? Instrumentals or vocals? So, an inked artist with a passion for music and arts, is it? If you’re fond of sake, you’ve just found yourself a super great drinking friend.

[sonoman]

Badass? Damn, that's a reward, not a compliment anymore. Yes, it took me years. I wanted to think them through before having them done. I'd rather have a tattoo with a meaning rather than just something popping out of my skin. Most of them weren't that bothersome, except the one on my throat. It's such a pain to be under the needle and unable to swallow.

It’s definitely a special reward, the most METAL reward achieved. That’s pretty rad, though, but sounds extremely painful. You must have very thick skin, literally so. Got them all with a hidden meaning? Or did you choose them for aesthetic purposes? Either way, tattoos do tell such individual stories..

[sonoman]

It's nice to meet you, too. My name is Xie Hexian. Shie could make it easier to pronounce, if you want. Thanks; took ages for me to get all of them done.

I was getting a little curious regarding the pronunciation of that name of yours, so thank you for clearing that up. Xiesan’s a new name for me.. Shiesan sounds pretty badass, too. I can imagine. Years probably?Your pain tolerance must be quite impressive!

[sonoman]

Happy Birthday.

Thank you truly, good man!It’s very nice to meet you. Liking the tats.