Majidesuka SUKA ~~

MM's 45th single Maji Desu Ka Suka! released on 23 March 2011 and first song with the new 9th gen members. There are a total of 4 LE and 1 normal edition. There are usually single V DVDs but this time I have not heard news of one yet. Could it be that because the various PVs are already included in the LEs, there won't be a single V? All the LE come with one of the Kyukkies solo interview. I wonder what is this application card that comes with the NE? Is it a photocard? But it sounds like some gaming thing. Hmmmm.

Limited Edition A
Close Up Type 1

Limited Edition B
Dance Shot Type 1



Limited Edition C
Close Up Type 2


Limited Edition D
Dance Shot Type 2

Normal Edition
Application Card

I like the covers in this order. D, A, C, NE then B. I can't wait to see all the different PVs. The song is catchy and makes me grin while watching. Some of the antics the girls get up to are pretty funny. For example Ai and Sayumi :D Gaki looks good too so I'm happy about this. But why is she singing in such a low voice? Her usual voice is already not high.

PV from Bijo Gaku



Melodix Talk and Perf on 26 March 2011

Why was Sayu's ears so red when she spoke?

Risa's outfit looked the most suitable to be worn out. I love her hair but why does she seem so thin? Yabaii is she on a diet or is something wrong? *in worry mode*

Ai looks good in red. Pity they decided to give the color to Riho.

Aika's hair is hmmmm :P

I only stared at Ai, Risa and Sayu. Strange that I kept noticing the bunny's cleavage ^^; After watching the rest, I think it's because her tube top isn't tight fitting unlike the others. I wonder why. Oh and for some reason she appears more cool and unfazed when dancing/performing now. Shabodama was the 19th single so she took 26 singles to achieve this :P

Happy Music on 2 April 2011 (I think it was aired on the 2nd, I can't remember)

Gaki is just wow. Her hair is great and she looks great. She is totally worthy of someone taking her picture to the plastic surgeon and asking to become her :P But it's strange because Risa doesn't seem to be overdoing her moves? Did she tone down or is something wrong? As much as I prefer her to not overexert and make me laugh while watching her ^^; I don't want her to be feeling ill or anything. *worries more* Why was the sound so bad when she was singing her line? Blah, bad sound system XDD

Ai is definitely in top form. Look at that smile, that face, her hair! XD Yep, her current hairstyle certainly gets better as I see it more. I wonder when she will perform with her new funky pinkish-orangy dyed ends hair.

Like the other perf, Sayu's jacket still wants to run away from her XD I think the bunny was more eyecatching in the Melodix perf for some reason.

Zukki is a dork XDDD I think I can say I'm okay with her and that Eripon girl now. But I'm still if-fy about the other 2.

AiGaki KameShige OPV

Yay, more OPVs of my shipped pairings. Pity there still isn't a AiGaki La La La Love Song OPV :(


I'll Never Go



Only Reminds Me of You

Thank You for the Memories ~ Part 1

These pages of heartfelt words allowed me to understand more of this incredible individual named Kamei Eri.

Eririn えりりん showed me many sides of the turtle I never knew existed and let me know more about her childhood and the things she had faced. Her many insecurities and how difficult it was to get to where she was later. I have new found admiration for Kame, and I still think she is someone worth loving. No matter as a fan, or as a friend.

I apologize in advance if there are mistakes in the translations.

Kamei Eri's History ~ Part 1

The memory of holding a cup, standing on a DIY stage and singing along to kiddy programs is vivid in my mind. Along with the posters on the wall. This is strange as I'm supposed to have a bad memory. Maybe it's because I have watched videos of my childhood. So did I remember everything? Or it is due to watching the videos? I can't recall at all. I'm really a person with bad memory *laughs*.

Singing and dancing is something I've liked a lot since I was a child. I've learnt the piano, ballet and jazz. It started out as mummy's interest. When she came across a good recital or performance, she would bring me along. Mummy never said no if I wanted to learn something. I took 5 or 6 classes at the same time and in order to complete my primary school commitments, I had classes everyday. I didn't have any free time but I continued them all because I couldn't bear to give up any of the classes. Though when I think back now I still think that those times were really happy and enriching, there were hard times too. Whenever I felt overwhelmed, I would run to grams house nearby and rest. When mummy discovered it she would lecture me *laugh*

In kindergarten, before I stepped into class everyday, I would surely cry and shout "I don't want to go into class" when mama was around. And when she left, I would continue crying while shouting "Mama isn't here." I would cry no matter what and this habit is still with me to this day.

Because I wasn't very good at learning or saying interesting stories, I was once very bad at speaking in front of people.

I was timid, talked softly and never dared to voice opinions. And because I wasn't good at learning, I felt very bad about myself/had low self-esteem. Although I'm not like that now, at that time, how people looked at me was very important. I wanted to become someone with no flaws, that's why my inabilities at learning made me feel small.

But as I wasn't fond of studying subjects like math, social studies, etc, even if I was hardworking, I could never get the results I had hoped for.

In primary school, as I was so shy, I could never speak up. Even when it was my duty and I had to stand in front of the class to say greetings, I couldn't. There are many classmates who can remain cheerful and say funny things to make the class laugh even when they don't know the answer to the question that the teacher asked. but who can. But I couldn't even do that. I'm not humorous nor cool. Whenever I was in class, I was very afraid of being called and would remain silent as I didn't know how to reply. This situation lasted till I was in primary 4.

I had 3 good friends at that time. One of them was from the same kindergarten as me while the other 2 were from the same childcare center. They were all good at studies except me to the point that the teacher would tell my mama during parent-teacher meetings; "How did Eri-chan end up in that group when the rest are all so smart?"

Our group of 4 were pretty well known and were on quite good terms with a group of 4 cute boys. They were all in the scoccer club. Although I was in it too, like learning, I wasn't good at soccer as well.

I had my first crush in primary school. It wasn't one of the boys in that group. I liked him all the way from primary 1 till primary 5. But in primary 6, I suddenly didn't like him anymore. That boy was closer to my sister. They were both the youngest child in the family and seemed to have a lot to talk about. From that time one, the way I looked at him became solely friendship based. I gave me valentine's day chocolates in all those years and he was the only one I thought as someone I would like.

In kindergarten, there was also a boy I was fond of. But he kept going to play with other girls. It made me feel jealous to see that.

In kidergarten, I liked handsome boys. In primary school, it was tall guys. Now it's interesting boys, who are cheerful, humorous and can play with me. But the most important is the inside/character.

The 3 girls from primary I still keep in contact with them now. About 2 years ago there was a class reunion but I couldn't make it. A few of those who are close to me specially had a get-together so I could go. The feeling is very comfortable when I meet them. We can talk about anything. Friends from when I was young are really good. Everyone has gone on different paths, some became OL, one of the guys from the 4 boys became a soccer coach. Became I joined MM from when I was 13 years old, when I see my friends who work hard towards their dream job, I felt they were admirable. If it were me, I would surely be unable to do it.

Recently I've been meeting up with secondary school friends. I realized that everyone is in different worlds and have to consider different things.

The first time I saw MM was during LOVE MACHINE. From that time on, I would notice the member's fashion, hair color and make up and think to myself I would try that style too one day. I admired Yaguchi-san the most in that period and would definitely sing MM songs when I went to the KTV. Pretty soon, I became a fan.

I never thought of auditioning for MM though I had considered becoming a talent. I never took singing classes but I went to the KTV a lot and sang at home. Even when I was bathing I would sing. And the next day, the boy living nearby would say "You were singing yesterday weren't you?" That made me think of entering auditions. I did sign up for one previously but didn't get it. I kept thinking someone like me would never be picked and this made me depressed.

I watched the 4th gen auditions as an entertainment program. When it came to the 5th gen auditions. I chased the show religiously. What grabbed my attention most were the lessons the participants had. For singing and dancing, I could try my best to do well. But performing was harder as I was painfully shy. While watching, I thought "If it were me..." to have my emotions and behaviour captured on national television, it would no doubt be very embarassing. I still find it unbelievable that I had entered the audition. Maybe it was due to the strong feelings of not wanting to lose and at least try once which made me do it.

And perhaps because the winners of the 5th audtion were close in age to myself. Seeing how they, like Gaki-san who was the same age as me, had already knew what they wanted to do and how they worked hard towards it, made me feel that they were cool and I was envious about this. I think it must have been these strong feelings which made me do it.

When it was down to 5 finalists from all those who auditioned, I was the only one who didn't talk much. Reina and Sayumi used to say I was the weirdest. I was the only one from Tokyo hence evenyone's dialets was new to me. Reina and Sayu had awesome personalities. I couldn't compare. Because they were so vibrant, I felt it was difficult to express myself.

When it was said that I was very common/normal, it made me sad. I didn't know how to discover my personality nor did I know how to portray my character. Even in the single "Joshi Kashimashi Monogatari" the lyrics related to me spoke about what exactly was I trying to portray. Tsunku was probably thinking why I have yet to have a character fixed. I knew I couldn't continue like this yet I didn't know how I could change it. In the end, I just left it as it is - this is how I am. This is how my character is.

It was nerve-wrecking to work with Nakazawa-san. When she asked "Eric, what will you do the next time?" I would really think about how I was going to do it. HaroMorni was the place that nurtured me. The me who was shy and afraid, changed because of the concerts and my senpais.

I really think entering MM changed me. Iida-san told me when greeting people I should at least say my name loudly. If people didn't hear me, it was the same as not greeting them. Having a soft voice is not an excuse.

Once, I was lectured about speaking too softly right before a concert. Because I was embarrassed, and sad that I knew what my problem was but I still could not do anything about it, I hid in the washroom to cry. But the various portions in the concerts allowed me to build up my courage and confidence and I learnt how to portray myself.

Am I no longer the timid and shy me of the past? Sometimes I think that part of me still exists. But I am still changing little by little. Will this lead up to the me of the future? Or will I remain as I am now. This is something I sometimes think about.

THANKS from Kame

I never liked saying goodbyes. Especially if it to the MM members I adore. Does that sound mushy? XD

Released on 10 December 2010, THANKS is the turtle's graduation memory photobook. It's also her 10th solo pb as well as the pictorial which houses the final official photos of her career as a Morning Musume member and Hello! Project girl.

I didn't really want to blog about THANKS as somehow it would become official that Kame is indeed gone. But after I obtained the scans, I was both shocked and happy to realize that the writings inside were in a language I could understand. I think the nice people who scanned it must have taken great pains to do the translation. These pages of heartfelt words allowed me to understand more of this incredible individual named Kamei Eri. I'll probably post about those pages in another entry.

For now, I'll focus on the pictures that I really like :)

Front Cover

#10

Her expression in the top portion is a little off XD But I do like the 2 pictures below. It's rare to see the girls in the recording studio. And I like how Kame looks with headphones :)

#9

I'm cheating here by including 3 pics instead of 1. But since they are similarly themed (Read: bikini shots :P) and I really can't just pick 1, I've grouped them all under #9. Doesn't Eri have the best body? ^^; Plus I really like her hair. Both the color and style.

#8

Another groups of photos ^^; Isn't her writing cute? I also love how the candid shots are laid out in time order so you can follow her day as how she went about it.

#7

The first page remind me of a taiwanese music video, so clean and white. The real little turtle makes me smile as it's so symbolic of our turtle :D Imagine staying home and being accompanied by her like this. I think the second page speaks for itself doesn't it? Every section on it showcases Eri in a gorgeous, sunny and healthy manner. Gawd, I love this girl.

#6

The dress is beautiful. So is the young woman wearing it. The flowers is a nice touch. Such an 'arty' shot.

#5

The way she looks up is like a small puppy. Makes me wanna hug her so bad. She even makes the stairs look good XD And those legs are just so...... :P

#4

Kawaii~~ Why does she looks so darn adorable even though she's hiding her face?

#3

Hershey milk chocolate I like. But the Kame lying there I like even better. Again with the legs...and thighs~!! Ahhhh I'm really dying here.

#2

Nice bikini. No I mean it, it's nice. Although having Eri wearing it makes it so much better ^^; I think if a bikini shop used her as their model their swim wear would sell like hotcakes. How does she manage to make such hawt expressions? It looks so effortless but man, the effect is thremendous.

#1

This face shot is wow. Her eyes, her lips, her nose, her brows and even her chin. Every feature on her face is flawless. Kame is truly perfect to me.

Earthquake Situation in Japan 110311

The first time I heard about the earthquake that tookplace in Japan was via text message. I wasn't too surprised since it's pretty often that earthquakes hit the country. That night, when I watched the news, I still wasn't very worried since the devastation footage didn't look too bad. And since I was confident that one of the world's most advanced countries would have prepared itself for when disaster strikes.

But now after the initial earthquake, I'm feeling more and more disillusioned with the unfolding events. The earthquake itself was bad enough. With the tsunami, things were made worse. And now Fukushima nuclear plants have run into trouble with problems with the cooling mechanism and keeping radiation levels at a safe level. I'm beginning to think that things will only continue to spiral out of control. Sure, for now the girls in MM, Berryz, C-ute, Mano Erina, etc and the rest of the Japanese population are safe, but for how long?

I don't want Japan, or any part of the world to be faced with a crisis of such a magnitude. And I'm made more anxious with the various conflicting reports which can't seem to come to a consensus on the number of killed and injured or how many times the radiation levels have risen in Fukushima and the surrounding areas.

But the one thing that irks me the most is inconsiderate individuals gloating about the disaster. On all accounts, this is a tragedy. And despite what has happened in the past, it should not be carried over to the current generation. Everyone should do their part be it in terms of praying for the victims or helping out in monetary forms or through actions.

Please don't continue saying that this horrible event happening to Japan is retribution for events which have taken place in the past. People should look to the future. And now, the most pressing issue is stopping the spread of radiation and saving people.

AiGaki Best OPV & Pics

I didn't make this awesome OPV. It was MessyCookie's work and I thought it was beautiful. So beautiful that more AiGaki fans should see and appreciate it. This vid never fails to touch me and make me tear. The song, feelings that have put into singing it, the lyrics and the visuals. Everything came together to make the most enchanting OPV I have seen in a long while.

Couple with the best AiGaki pics in recent times, this post is all about MM's best couple.

Too many crappy things have been happening in the world and in life. And since I dread tomorrow as well, I need loads of Ai-chan and Gaki-san to cheer me up. Aren't these pictures just so great?

Ai is definitely gorgeous. I can't find a single flaw on her perfect face. Pity Risa's page wasn't uploaded too. It would be nice to print these out on photo quality paper.

Awww, intwined hands. So sweet :) The bean is just as pretty as the monkey for once :P

I like how they both supported their faces with their hands. Does this proof that a couple in love does the same actions? :D

I wanna hug the photographer for getting these two to lie back to back and take this shot. I LOVE IT! It would make a great drama or movie poster. Gosh, I would do anything to get Mr and Mrs Niigaki in a good show together. Both their smiles are so beautiful. I could stare at these pics all day and night and day and nite :)

And tee hee hee at the tiny pics of them playing a fool :D Don't they look so happy and blissful? So adorable, so cute, so AiGaki *wink*

MM 45th Single: Maji Desuka Suka! 《 まじですかスカ！》

Hmmmm so I knew I didn't recognize this song while watching the rehearsal of 9 gen and their senpais. Then later I realized that it was the new single! Talk about being slow ^^;

Judging from what little I could see from the clip, all 4 seem to be quite okay dancers. In fact they beat their seniors when they first started. The only one who appeared not as fluid in her movements was.

The highlight of the video was when Ai and Sayu came!!! It's telling from the paper bags they were carrying that they went shopping before coming XD They must have had a radioshow recording then went for lunch and a bit of a buying spree :D

Awww, I miss Eri and her dancing :( On the bright side, Gaki looked pretty good. Outfit and all :) I loved how she tied her hair and how cool she looked.

Aika reminded me of Yossui for some reason. And she looked taller. Or are the 9 gens just short? XD

I quite like the way they split the screen into 4 boxes for the PV. As for the costumes, they remind me of NCK. And for some reason my eyes zoomed into Ai's legs immediately and my mind screamed FISHNET STOCKINGS!!! Lol.

I know another pair of legs which flashed past had them on too but my mind couldn't register who that girl was :P Only after countless repeats of the very short CM did I realize there were at least 2 others in those, Sayu and one of the new girls. I'm pleased with Gaki's hair but not the color of her jacket. They better not make this a permanent thing -_-;

Supaaaaa Sayu??

First post of March 2011. And the honour goes to...*drumroll please* Sayumin!!!! *thunderous applause* XD

She totally deserves it no? I mean, look at her! She's pulling an entire mini bus by herself! Though it's called a mini bus, that thing is by no means mini XD And this is coming from the girl who has zero athlectic talent XDDD

I hope she didn't suffer from sore muscles that night. If she did she must be thinking why is herself and the sole 8 gen member the only ones in MM who can give a decent massage. I'm sure she would prefer Eri to massage her as compared to Aika :P Yeah...ma...ssage....(Are you thinking what I'm thinking B1? Yeah, I think I am B2) LOL. I'm being lame again ^^;

The bunny definitely looks shocked at her success. Hell, I'm shocked too. Frankly I wondered if someone was inside the vehicle and driving it slowly :P But nah, I think once she got the momentum going, getting the wheels turning wasn't impossible. And I think she didn't even break a sweat? XD Atta girl, at this rate you're be an Olympic star in no time XD