In the early morning, I drove a family member to the nearest station.
From the car, ballet music was playing on NHK FM broadcasting.
I go to the NHK Symphony Orchestra once a month, but I've been so busy lately that I was surprised to realize I hadn't watched any ballet performances, which I love.
After hearing ballet music from the morning, I just wanted to see a ballet.
When I got home, I thought it might be too late to find tickets for a performance at this time and almost gave up. I know well that tickets for ballet performances can't easily be purchased on a whim. People wait for half a year, looking forward to the day. I am one of those people.
I noticed the 2024 Japan performance of the Paris Opera Ballet. To buy tickets, I learned that registering as a member would make the NBS Web online reservation process faster.
"Ah, membership registration again."
"I have to go through this to move forward, right?" With determination, I entered my information. Naturally, the first attempt failed.
The second attempt failed due to screen verification.
"Is this an alphabet or a number, I wonder?" I failed thinking about it.
I wished for a clearer screen for the verification, and then I found out I could switch to a different screen verification. Relief!
On the third try, I finally managed to register as a member. That was good.
Furthermore, I found out something pleasing.
I thought it would be impossible to attend the performance next February, but I decided to register anyway.
Then I found out about an additional ticket sale on the internet at 9 PM on January 30th. (Surprise!)
It seems a few to several seats became available.
Today, I managed to complete the online member registration on my third attempt.
By chance, on the same day, today at 9 PM, there was additional ticket sales, an unexpected piece of information I received.
I'm excited at the possibility of getting tickets.
Even if I can't get them, just thinking about being able to watch a performance in February,
on a whim at the end of January, feels miraculous.
I shouldn't be too greedy.
Rather, being able to register means I'll now receive information on ballet, including advance ticket sales. I'm grateful for that.
Lastly, I want to say this:
I love the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall the most. (Of course, there are many other good halls!)
The sound equipment is good, and it's close to my home...
I have a good feeling about this year...