By means of the live on 2/20, my time as part of Nogizaka46 has ended!
From shows, lives, photobooks, music videos, and radios, the thought of me has been left behind in various places, so I won’t be writing as much here.
How was the live, everyone? Today is the 5th anniversary of our debut huh. Congrats!
How was the photobook? Did you see it? Looks like its reputation is really good, and I’m glad!! I signed around Shibuya TSUTAYA! Check it out! Lol
The MV for Naimononedari, it’s great huh! The best! I’m glad a beautiful MV such as that was recorded in the very end!
The last of my voice that I’ll be sending out to everyone will be on SOL’s Girls Rock!
I’m glad that I’m able to do this in the very end at a place I really cherish!
On tomorrow’s broadcast, myself as Nogizaka will completely end! To myself, and to everyone, I’ve put my entire heart out on tomorrow’s SOL, so if you don’t mind, please listen to it.
Everyone, I thank you for all the love and support you’ve given me !!
I will change! I hope everyone will be happy too! I pray that there will be many things to come that will shine in the new road for the both of us, farewell!!
The Surprise Letter from Shiraishi Mai to Hashimoto Nanami
After Nanamin (Hashimoto Nanami) sang her solo song, Naimononedari (ないものねだり) during the encore of her graduation concert on February 20, 2017, Maiyan (Shiraishi Mai) surprised her with a letter, which lead to an emotional moment between the two around the rest of the members and over 35,000 fans in the audience.
“To Nanamin,
Happy birthday, and also congratulations on your graduation.
The five and a half years I’ve spent in Nogizaka were five and a half years besides Nanamin. You and I are from the same year, and even got to be besides each other. Before I even knew it, Nanamin became the best partner for me.
We got laugh so many times when it came to nonsensical stories, and even shed tears together from sad and frustrating moments. There were many things that I only talk to Nanamin about, but I was really happy with how you always took it warmly and listened. I respect Nanamin from the bottom of my heart and being able to have met a girl named Hashimoto Nanami is what I am most prideful of in my life.
Thank you for bringing happiness to everyone for five and a half years. From now on, I hope you walk on the most awesome life in your way. If there’s something we’re able to do, let’s talk about it ok? When that time comes, no matter where it’ll be, I’ll come running.
Nanamin, thank you so much for your hard work in these five and a half years. I will always, always love you.
The members for this are Manatsu-san, Ayane-chan, Miria-chan, and Iori-chan ♡
Next up, although it’s been uploaded on the official site, there’s Kaarage Shimai’s “Muhyoujou” and “Dankeshoen” (*^_^*)
For Kaarage Shimai’s, it’s a little difficult since we were fixated and created it, but I hope we’ll be in your care (*^_^*) Even just from watching the Dankeshoen video it’s really fun ♪
By the way, Kaarage Shimai are Matsumura and Ikuta
Dankeshoen members are Ikuta, Nishino, Sakurai, Wakatsuki, Hori, Ikoma, the now secret member!*
*(Fukagawa Mai was also a part of this unit, however another member will be in her place for she has already graduated)
This one is a titled track, and I’m referring to the one with a simple way of getting pumped up. The Asuka-centered song, “Hadashi de Summer” (*^_^*) For this, a towel is used to get pumped up, but for those who don’t own a towel, the arms are also fine ,, , However, we can finely see the names on the towels, so this is perfect for those who want to make an appeal towards the members ♪
Then, there’s the live’s staple “Nogizaka no Uta”! No matter how many times I see the purple penlights, I get moved♡ Within Nogizaka no Uta’s chant? is also of high importance, , , . If you forget about the purple penlight, you might regret it a little , ,, .
And then there’s the 15th Unders song, “Secret Graffiti” which is a song centered by Higuchi Hina-chan!
There’s a chant video, but I don’t know how to get the URL for it… please search around for it!! It’s a lovely and amusing video from Hinachima, Marika-chan, and Sayunyan (*^_^*)
I’ve pasted many videos (links), but this is not an obligation, so those who want to look forward to it please participate ^ - ^ those who look forward to it are free to do so ^ - ^ let’s enjoy this together (^^)
And! An important thing! The penlight color for “Kyuushamen” is white!
Please go for white ^o^ This was the result with talking it out with everyone
It became the color white. This is something I hope to be spread around. I appreciate those who took notice of the white penlight for “Kyuushamen” ^o^
(Kyuushamen (急斜面) is the unit song for Shiraishi Mai, Hashimoto Nanami, and Matsumura Sayuri, whom are widely known as the group’s Gosanke (御三家))
I love this kid’s face.
I think the way I socialize with various people is creepy huh.
That’s right, things were sent at my place a while back and that was the best, what I wanted to give to you guys right away was the Naimononedari MV…!!
Today at 22:00, SHOWROOM will be streaming the MV reveal of Naimononedari, as well as highlights on my photobook!
The photobook also arrived to my place! I love the quality of the paper! It’s good!
Finally, I have so many things to say, so if you’re able to make it in time, we’ll talk again at 22:00～ヾ(｡･ω･｡)
I want everyone to see this and as they’re set to be sent out now, I got this one thing that arrived to my place a little while back, but
this is already the best, the fact that these are sent by everyone till the end makes me the happiest, and no matter how many times I see it, it brings me close to tears!
I want to also include my gratitude to many of those who sent them but won’t be able to meet (in the concert) !
I will immediately become a thing that will disappear and become part of the past from this society! I’m already getting there! This is also what I wish for!
However, to sustain the same thing as that, I want to be sincere to those whom adore me, think of me, and give their thoughts out to me until the very end! Whatever way I think of it, even if there are also times when I’m tired, how I feel about my present self must be kept an importance the most!
I was on the cover of CanCam, and alongside CanCam, my own name was also allover the Shibuya Station,
I was able to send out the last of my voice in SOL, the radio program that I would reserve my time on to listen to it daily since my middle school days,
and now, while tens of thousands of people see this in front of them, I will be singing and dancing with the members I’ve walked this path with for almost 6 years, and be sent away from the stage
There had been many things, but I would have never imagined this ending in a big way 6 years ago
Even in the future, I want that imagination to be passed through
Surely everyone will also send this future that’s unimaginable right now huh
I’m glad that there has been many overseas fans lately. Everyone has been studying Japanese and coming here, which is very skillful of them. I’ve received many pleasant words from them like “I love Nogizaka46, and I’ve been studying Japanese”. However, if it’s troubling you (overseas fans), I think that if I were to also say some words in your languages it’ll become an even better conversation.
Well, I’ll think about it more.
Today I’ve only been eating fruits. After I finished, I ate a crepe, but the actual fruits are delicious~ the oranges and kiwis were my favorites for today.
Just recently, unexpectedly, my clothes were completely matching with Sayurin! Lol
Is this Cancam’s effect…? Lol
Model Ikuchan (Will not go in details as to why she’s wearing her Nogizaka jersey) (There is no deep meaning to that) (I took this photo with almost no makeup with everyone, but the star is there for my unbearable face)
I’ll be appearing on “Creator-tachi no DNA~Nippon Anime 100-nen shi~ !
I had the chance to encounter Japan’s oldest films, as well as speak with the animator, Tsurumaki Kazuya-san!
Everyone’s stories was so interesting to the point that I wanted to listen to it forever.
It’s a real interesting show! Please make sure to check it out ^_^
Also,
At 22:30 on NHK, I’ll also be appearing on "Banana♪ Zero Music” ! It’s an anisong (ani=anime) special♡ I even got to sing along with everyone to the song from my favorite work, “Kumamiko” ♡ It even goes further to having a legendary someone there!! Make sure to pay attention to the enthusiastic Bananaman-san too ♡
Please make sure to check it out ♡
Furthermore, information on the event♡
Tabegamisama no Fushigi na Restaurant exhibit wil finally begin tomorrow! Wakatsuki and I also went and stopped by today ♡ Uka-chan the fox will be in various places it’s a bit embarrasing, but I’ll be looking forward to everyone’s response ♡ We also got to eat Nakahigashi-san’s cooking!! We’re accustomed to Japanese food, we both were moved from beginning to end, and said “this is the first time I’m tasting this~♡”
I hope that everyone will certainly be satisfied ♡
Nervous to the point that our hearts were about to be out before the event
Feeling nervous and our faces feeling stiff before the event
However, when Kouhaku ended, everyone held hands for the last leap in 2016, and since it was my last one, the moment it was 2017 I cried lol
The year passes by every year with no special feeling, only to the point that the date has changed on papers, and what heisei year is it~, the change to this year made me feel that special feeling once again.
Kouhaku is pretty amazing, 2016, this year was one where I came in contact with affection and sympathy, this day is once again a day to be thought of. Thank you very much!
I’ll also do my best in 2017. In order for my best 23-year old self to be seen, in order for my 24 year-old self to do their best!
I’m glad I didn’t get stepped on by Godzilla (o ・ ・o)
It’s Matsumura Sayuri!
Today is New Year’s Eve!
That’s why I’ll lightly~ recap this year!
In August, many birthdays were celebrated~ ^_^ On the 8/28 live, even though it was Kotoko-chan’s birthday, there was a chance to talk about my birthday the day before I felt thankful and wanting to apologize at the same time ^_^ I’m actually 24 ^_^ I’ll be 25 next summer ^_^ What to do, , , . When I thought about it, it’s completely different compared to 24 ^_^
What I personally took notice of from Birthday Live, was my first tackle at playing Shibuya Blues on the guitar! From touching the guitar, I only had 10 days and it was in a real hurry, however I was able to play since Rotti was there! Rotti practiced for days and I thought it was amazing! ^_^
Also, I got to tackle it once again during Xmas Live by playing Mukuchi na Lion on the guitar by myself ^_^ I haven’t played the guitar since Jingu, so playing by myself was harder than I thought, and as the live date came closer, I got timid to the point that I kept trying to convince the staff in various ways till the 2nd day saying “I wan’t to change this production (; ;)”.. . My anxiousness was to the point that it shouldn’t be at that degree everyday but I’m glad that I still managed to go through with it! From the audience to those who were backstage, everyone was praising my performance and it felt like I’ve never had this much praise in my life ^_^
Iyaaa~. I’m glad I did that~ It’ll be great if I keep it up bit by bit ^_^
Then, there’s Hakumaisama!!! From Himupeki version to Hakumaisama(白麻衣様 - maiyan version), I’m happy that there were various versions of this song ^_^! Even though I made Sayuringo Gundan out of the blue, I’m glad that everyone gathered along with it ^_^ My oh-so cute gundan members ^_^ Let’s also do something simple next year~! Let’s do what we love~^_^!
I had the privilege to do a collaboration with HoneyWorks-san and even got to be in the movie “Suki ni Naru Sono Shunkan wo~ Kokuhaku Jikkouinkai~” I’m thankful for this lovely destiny ^^
The top phrases from Karin-chan’s blog is amusing♡ Thank you for those who voted for Sayuringo Gundan ^^ Karin so skillful♡
2016 has really been a lovely year ^_^ I got to go to many places with the members and got to talk about many things~ ♡ I hope to enjoy spending time with them more next year as well ♡
We were completely together even till our positions, awesome!
The 1st pic was during our auditions The 2nd pic was during Xmas Live while performing Threefold choice
Our faces looked so young…when I was 18…the shortness of my bangs
From 5 ½ years ago
when I see the data folder from my old phone, many amusing photos came up
This was how many years ago already…
Back in high school I was hospitalized and on the winter after being released, I had side-effect for a few months from the medicine I had to take, so I attended school wearing jersies and sweats instead of the uniform itself. However, in order for my teachers to understand my situation, “Different outfit: Hashimoto” was written on the blackboard
Perhaps that left a good impression, so everyone started to duplicate what it said on the board. And so, my non-uniform appeal became pretty great lol
“Different outfit” is rather extra huh lol
Also, when you zoom to the calendar on the left
The strikes between the girls and boys were unfolded
Since graduating, no matter how many times I see the attendance rate for the annual class reunion, they gather up as if they’re up there, even now it’s still a class that gets along lol
About half of the people I’m close with actually came to this year’s concert in Jingu…despite still looking for employment…or still a student…or dispersed around the nation…
To those who came to Nagoya, thank you! On yesterday’s hs event, I appeared with my bangs were clipped up. It was more popular than what I imagined, but when I tried to take a photo it didn’t really turn out well so I still won’t post it lol
Also, to those who went the day before, to those who came to the mini live since morning during the cold, thank you. However, I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to show myself in fine condition. I saw many people who were waving green penlights, as well as holding my fans and towels, but I felt ashamed and was not able to see your eyes. Nonetheless, there were many fans who were there to see me, and that I know. Thank you.
Furthermore, to those who were looking forward to directly meeting me, I’m sorry. I heard everyone’s voices when you guys went Ehhh!!!! when they announced the suspension, and I was about to cry, I am really sorry. If you can make it to another venue, and have another oppurtunity, let’s certainly meet up there. To those who felt disappointed on the day before, I’m truly sorry. Even with the little time left after this, I hope you get something good.
Since this nationwide cold has become endemic, make sure to always wash your hands and get plenty of nutrients. Let’s welcome a good start of the new year.
Had make all over during a CanCam photoshoot There’s been a lot of sunny days in Tokyo lately huh
“Suki ni Naru Sono Shunkan wo. ~Kokuhaku Jikkouinkai~ is now playing today♡ I had the privilege to be a part of today’s movie premiere event. I apologize for taking an absence in the National hs event. I shall be waiting in the one in Kyoto.
By the way, Sukishun is a wonderful piece of work, where their world’s chest-tightening moments were all gathered up. I’ve also wanted to see this kind of school life. I prefer the time when Koyuki-senpai wore red glasses.
Sayuringo Gundan and Manatsu-san Respect Gundan also had the privilege to sing the ending theme of this move, "Daikirai na Hazu Datta.”
HoneyWorks-san’s songs would pierce through my heart and would often be pleasant to listen to, which is why I love it.
I was deeply moved when I saw that our names was listed in the end credits. I’m filled with emotion when our own song was playing.
From my perspective, this work is like a dream to me.
Certainly please check it out in the theaters
There’s a voice-guessing game between Manatsu, Miria, and Kotoko. By the way, I knew their voices within a second. Lol Well it’s because we’re always together of course ♡ I wonder if everyone else knows?
Photos from the FNS Music Festival♡ Whenever I meet up with Okai-san, she’s always kind, fun, friendly, and a totally great person! We were members whom were highly favorable for “Daisuki na Ai de Motenashi” so I was really happy we got to sing together ♡
I also got a photo with everyone from the 1st night. They’re all so cute. They’re all so perfect. Aaah, girls are so cute.
Of course, in Sukishun I like Hina-chan and Sena-chan.
I’ll be appearing with Akimoto (Manatsu) as the 3rd runner up for the special nicosei relay program
for the movie “Suki ni Naru Sono Shunkan wo. ~Kokuhaku Jikkoinkai~” !!
I think we’ll be able to do the back story on the dubbing and recording, etc so please look forward to it!
Also,
At 24:08, I’ll also be appearing on NHK BS Premium’s “Eva Hanashi” !
I’ll be discussing about my favorite series, Evangelion! I haven’t had any job where I just talk until now, so I hope you please check it out ^_^ Also, I’ll be quite glad if this manages to reach out to those who generally doesn’t watch anime to get interested in Evangelion (^^) This is a work that makes those who don’t watch anime love it, that’s why!
I’ve been hooked on Urusei Yatsura lately I enjoy watching works from the past There are so many masterpieces that it gets hectic when watching (^^)♡
