MM Alohello 5

I watched the last part of Alo Hello 5. Couldn't obtain the rest of the vids due to megaupload problems again. Why can't mediafire be used? =( The jackets that Ai prepared were sweet and they were all in their respective colors. I wonder if they were all of the same size as some of the girls looked like they were swimming in it.

Ai looked good with that accessory on her head, I didn't like Risa's hair and Sayu looked pretty.

But during the portion where the members wrote letters to Ai, Risa was gorgeous. I was kinda hoping she would cry, but she didn't =( It was heartbreaking when Ai pulled her hood up and started tearing. She is so emotional and sensitive. There wouldn't be another like her =(... Only Ai-chan can look so beautiful when crying.

Sayu was adorable in her brown bikini. I loved her little skirt that went along with it. Risa's wasn't as nice. And I still don't like the bun hair. Just like how I didn't like her hair in MM's latest single. Her gold outfit was nice but the bun hair wasn't. Maybe there are people who like it but it's not my cup of tea.

Judging from their physique, it looks like Erina's is similar to Sayumi. They are fair skinned and slim but with a little fat on their tummy. Riho looks to be like Reina. The straight down body without a distinct waist. Kanon is still too chubby to really tell. Mizuki would probably be like Gaki. When she puts on too much weight she won't look good in swim wear. Aika has nice curves. Similar to Kame probably.

Can't say more about the DVD until I manage to watch the complete video. But so far it looks quite promising. I hope the pictures from the photobook are revealed soon. I'm bursting with curiosity. Especially for the AiGaki and GakiShige shots.

Jishin Motte Yume Motte Tobitatsu Kara & more Ai-chan!

I finally watched Ai-sama's solo PV and I only have one comment for it.

I LOVE IT!!!!

Whoever came up with the concept for it is a genius!! Well, it is considered one of the better ones (if not the best) PVs to come out of UFA.

First of all, Ai-chan's outfit was cool to the max. I like the spinning and glittering effect throughout the vid. It didn't make me dizzy nor did it cause Pokemon fits XD And they made her look tall inside =x This could really appeal to the fans who like androgynous female artistes. Wasn't there a girl group who debuted dressed up like guys yet they could sell bikini photobooks as well? That is some really good marketing strategy. One which UFA should really pick up on. Where's the girl on girl fan service??!

The lyrics suit Ai's situation when it was released. She was about to graduate and she loved MM. Also, she didn't know how to put her thoughts into words and the years went by until this day. Tsunku wrote this song right? He really knows her well huh.

More lyrics which I found suited our fave monkey.

That was a long time ago, I've grown up a little now
I wont show my tears, I'll just go on my journey

I'll take flight now, with confidence and dreams

Ah Im a little embarrassed to say it now Im going

But I love you and this place

When I took down the photos

I'll carry my hopes, stay hopeful

And find a way to see you again

If I fall I'll get back up

And move on to the next stage.

I'll be confident, I wont give up

May my future be bright

I adore how she couldn't pronounce "Thank you till now" and "Thank you tonight". The best touch of the PV is the photos of Ai during the various stages of her MM career. Whoever got to keep them after the shoot must be in Ai-chan heaven. So many photographs and with Takahashi being such a photogenic beauty, one can be sure they will mostly be incredible pictures to collect.

They should have given a DVD with the PV for the version which had Ai on the single cover. That would surely boost sales and at the same time it provides a great memento for all of her fans to cherish.

She really likes plastic frames and that hat huh? I always wondered how she keeps it at that angle without it falling off? Clips? But how? Hmmmmm. Those fans who wrote those messages are really sweet. I was kinda expecting Ai-chan to start tearing. Her voice did sound a little off at some points. Maybe she was really touched, like how I was too. *sniff*

I don't know how she manages to make the hat and glasses match the somewhat casual outfit. I guess she's a true star huh? Possessing the ability to make anything look good.

Why do AiGaki have hair that grows so quickly? I like how Risa curled her hair in e latest pics on her blog. It looks almost exactly like the awesome hairstyle she had when singing 'best friend' except for the darker shade. I wonder how many Mickey related tops she has. Seems like a lot.

I dread but am also curious to see Sayu's latest pb.

Sayuminglandoll which has the full name of "land of sleeping with a Sayumi doll" is gonna be released on 27 Oct. When I first read that it would feature shots of Sayu being all doll-like, I was quite excited to see what this pb had to offer. I had expected it to be better compared to the usual pb. But when the cover was revealed, I was disappointed. Despite her having a great figure, and though I still love her milky skin and pinchable tummy, I found that the image didn't suit her. In short, it wasn't a nice cover to me. It didn't make me want to purchase it =( Also, in recent blog entries, Sayumi didn't look as good as she normally does. I'm not sure it is her nose or eyes. But something seems to be different. I hope it's just my small phone monitor giving me a false impression and that the bunny really isnt any different from her usual gorgeous self.

I missed posting on Risa's birthday! I hate myself for that. And I hated that Thursday. In my mind I was thinking it would be ironic to have a death anniversary on the same date as my Idol's birthday. Ai-chan and Sayu both wished her happy birthday. She met up with Eri for a meal. I don't know why the company doesnt allow Kame's pics to be on their blogs. But at least she posted up the present that the turtle gave her. A Pooh-chan cushion! A weird selection but since it's Eri I guess that's understandable. Does Gaki like Pooh bear? I wanna know what everyone else gave Risa! Im also curious as to how she spent the day. Did she go on a date with a special someone?

Maki Goto and Tsuji Nozomi appeared on DMM's concert. And Nakazawa Yuko made a funny comment to the wotas. "You guys sure didn't make as much noise when it was only the 9 us." xD So I take it that Maki is still super popular in the eyes of the old fans. Does this mean she will make a comeback under UFA? After all she is no longer with Avex. Another news about her is she became a lingerie model. Hmmm, she did get more curvy and top heavy since xxxx year. I'm not sure when the transition began.

Miracle-chan caught stomach flu. Was it really due to stale rice? I'm glad she alright now. That isn't an enjoyable illness.

I like Eripon. I can't believe I would feel anything for 9th gen let alone like someone from this generation. But reading about Eripon always being worried that the other members didn't like her stirred something inside me. I don't know if she made the first move to be closer to Risa or did the bean try and include this kouhai more to ensure that she didn't feel so insecure. Either way, the blog pics that came out of it are really cute. I also love how Pon Pon uses her own money to buy Gaki merchandise. It reminds me of how Gaki-san too bought MM goods in the past with her own money even when she was already in the group. Would this pairing with a 9 year age gap work as well as AiGaki or KameMame? Only time will tell...

Loving You Forever

"1,2,1,2. Yes that's the way. Now from the top."

As we returned to our starting positions, I stole a glance at the mirror and saw her reflection. Coincidentally, she chose the same time to look up and our eyes met. Winking at me, she grinned, our secret signal that we will both work hard at the dance steps until we broke for lunch.

Satisfied with her encouragement, I took a deep breath and concentrated. Determined to nail the entire routine before the dance instructor pointed out my mistakes.

"Alright, we'll stop here for now. After lunch, we will start with the second half of the concert songs."

"Hai~! Arigatou."

"You've worked hard!"

After thanking the teacher, everyone started packing up their belongings and heading out of the studio. Similarly, I gathered up my towel and hung it around my neck. Stuffing my jacket into my bag, I zipped it close and got up from my kneeling posture on the wooden floor.

Scanning around the room, I looked for my best friend as we would always go for meals together. Noticing her near the corner, I was about to walk over to her when the manager intercepted my plan.

"Michishige, I need to talk to you about the change in tomorrow's schedule."

Although reluctant, I could not go against the manager's wishes. Catching her gaze, I bowed apologetically.

It's okay. I'll meet you in the dressing room later.

She flashed me an understanding smile and motioned for me to quickly follow the manager before I got an unnecessary nagging.

Some time later, I was the only person left in the room as everyone had gone on for lunch in the cafeteria. Sitting alone in front of the dresser, I glanced repeatedly at my cellphone and wondered why she hadn't appeared. Did she get stopped along the way to discuss about work too?

Mulling over whether I should message or call her, my thumb hovered above the dial button, worried that I might interrupt an important meeting.

At this moment, the door swung open and I turned around in my chair, filled with anticipation at seeing the person I was waiting for. Instead of her, it was someone else.

"Ehhh, why are you still here Sayusuke? Have you had your lunch?"

"Gaki-san? Have you seen Eririn? She was supposed to meet me to take our meal together."

Staring back at me with her eyes wide and a shocked expression on her face, Risa came towards me and placed both hands on my shoulders. Massaging them gently, she said.

"Have you forgotten, Eri isn't with us anymore. She graduated last year."

At her words, time seemed to stop and the room fell silent as I took in what she had just said.
Isn't with us... graduated...

"B-ut..but...but I saw her just now! During rehearsal!"

Bending down and wrapping her arms around my torso, Risa snuggled her face in the nook of my neck.

"It's okay to miss her. We all do."

Raising one hand to pat me on the head, my senpai continued.

"Let's ask her out this Thursday. We can go for breakfast, shopping and a movie after. What do you say?"

I couldn't respond to the suggestion as I had started crying, my voice choking up and my body trembling with the effort it took to keep my sobbing down.

After I had regained enough composure to speak, I looked up at Risa's concerned face and asked her a question.

"Do you think we will grow apart? Will she forget me?"

Stroking at my fringe, Gaki-san reassured.

"She most definitely won't forget you. This is Kame we are talking about."

Tugging at a piece of tissue from the nearby tissue box, she dabbed at my tears and teased.

"Sayusuke is the ichiban kawaii right? How can you go around with swollen eyes? I'll accompany you to wash up then we'll join Ai-chan for lunch. Sound good?"

This time I managed to nod a reply. Just as Risa was about to straighten her back and stand upright again, I threw both arms around her neck and pulled her near.

"Arigatou Gaki-san."

My voice was drowned out from speaking into the front of her tracksuit but I guessed she still heard me as she helped me up from the chair and pushed away slightly to look into my reddish eyes.

"Anytime Sayusuke."

As we approached the exit, I looked over my shoulder to stare at the mirror. And once again, I saw the person I couldn't live without smiling back at me while mouthing a sentence.

Loving you forever.

"Me too Eririn. Forever..."

Miori Takimoto is pretty! Looks good as a guy and grew up so much since Sweets. I wish Ai-chan got the role. It would have been awesome. It's interesting to imagine Gaki as Ren, Sayu as Shu and Kame as Yuki. Why do people always like the person who treats them badly? Shu is so much nicer and sensitive to Mio's needs as compared to Ren. I guess it's true that love is blind. It's always the not worth it people you end up liking and getting hurt because of how callous their treatment to you is. Shall go find the show. Need to see Miori on big screen!

A KameShige Story

Did Sayu say that Eri pranced around in her underwear wearing her cute mouton boots or did she say the turtle was not dressed in any garment at all while walking around in her house wearing those boots? Either way it's omg. Literally.

Do good friends look at each other's naked bodies so comfortably?! And apparently Eri herself said that she stays over at Sayu's so often she should just move in. And what about the other members thinking that their relationship is at least a little weird?

It's pretty obvious those two share an amazing and close relationship. And as much as I hate to admit it, what the bunny and turtle have surpasses that of the bean and monkey.

Looking back at their past, I think I have a rather good idea of how these girls ended up sticking together. From the temple training audition period, the 3 didn't put in as much effort as the 5th gen when it came to practicing. My guess is, Reina went in thinking that she was gonna get picked, Sayu figured that she wasn't (due to her bad singing and two left feet dancing) while Eri was just glad that she made it this far. Afterall, she was incredibly shy then. And because they didn't go in to win, they could let their guard down and make some friends.

Right from the start, Shige gravitated towards the turtle. I think Sayu made the first move to talk to Kame, considering what an introvert she was. I bet Sayumin was the type who couldn't stand being alone for too long, thus she had to pick someone to approach and make friends. Kame was the obvious choice as Reina looked every inch the yankii with dyed hair, funky earrings and a perpetual scowl.

Since Reina was the lone wolf type who couldn't stand losing and wanted so much to be lead, it was hard to be close to her. Instead, the eczema kid + kid who was bad at everything except being blessed with a cute face and rosy complexion needed each other to feel safe. Days became months which turned into years and finally they became what we see, KameShige.

Each time I watch Eri's graduation DVD, Sayu's Homey or OPVs of them, my heart breaks and I tear a bit. It's not right that they should be broken apart like this. I know that they can still meet up or call/text each other. But it's not the same as seeing each other daily. It's terribly difficult to find someone you can click with, whom you can be yourself and act without inhibitions. They found that soul-mate in each other and I hope they never lose that beautiful relationship.



Eri: Happy birthday, Loving you forever...
(I didn't expect her to say this. It touched me, I think it did the same to Sayusuke)

Sayumi: I realize I won't be able to do things or go to places because Eri was there
(This turned on the waterworks. I think life would have been worth living if you met someone like this.)

Thank you for an amazing OPV KuteKim. Please don't give up on MM.

Eri and Rina really don't look alike. Could it be that they look like either parent? That melon pan is huge! Did they make it or are they at some bread shop/cafe. Why can't Gaki-san put up proper pics of Eri? Did UFA lay such a rule? Why should it matter when Kame isn't even an artiste with another company?

Ai-chan has a new regular job. So does Sayusuke.
I'm happy for them.
What would Sayu be like as a guy?
She would most definitely be a tall, lanky and considerate boy.

小爱现在在做什么？

AiGaki's 2nd Honeymoon in Korea ~ Part 1

Thank you so much for the subbed version of Hello Time #23!!!

I enjoyed myself viewing it without subs but the entertainment level shot through the roof when I could understand what the girls were saying.

I must say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE Gaki with hair in this light shade of brown. I can't believe that I said she didn't look as good as Kame with it. After her appearance singing 'Best Friend', I totally fallen in love with her this look. It's such a pity she didn't keep it for a longer period.

Is it weird that I've dreamt of the crown Ai-chan is wearing on her head for 2 nights in a row? I even dreamt of the price! It costs $12.xx lol. I wonder where she got that. On the plane? Or a gift shop on the way out. If it's from a shop inside the Korea airport, I'm so gonna get myself one if I ever visit the land of Kimchi.

Such big bags for just a 2 day 1 night trip? These girls must need a lot of stuff when away from home. Are their bags the same design but in a different color? The pink one is cute but like Ai, I would probabaly get a color that didn't scream out ^^;

LOL at Ai feeling embarrassed after yelling out "LET'S GO!" I love how cute and duck-like she sounds while Gaki's English intonation was too perfect.

Awww, isn't it sweet how Risa knew what were the things Ai wanted to do and even thought of more fun stuff to add on? I'm so envious of their relationship.

I couldn't stop replaying this scene! It's the cutest ever!!! Gosh, I can't stop blabbering about how adorable their interaction and expressions are. Especially the bean when she pouted and looked annoyed that Ai was peeking at their itinerary XD

Karupichipul?? Lol again at Ai's way of saying that. She is so playful. This isn't a side we normally see of her. It must be because she is with Risa huh? One of the rare persons she can act so comfortably with.

Ai being all pleased with herself. She must be happy that she managed to decipher the destination. Her clapping and Risa trying to drown out that with her own "ahhhhhhhhh" makes me all fuzzy inside. AiGakiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!! I love them so so much!!!'

Tee hee hee at the eating chilli bit. It's obvious Ai watched Risa's expression before deciding that she was going to try the chilli too. I couldn't take enough screencaps to capture every moment of this wonderful scene. It's just too cute and funny! And prior to that, how the bean "offered" her wife the first bite was funny too XDDD

You are probably wondering why I took this screencap. It's cuz of Ai-chan's outfit! It almost looks like it were a PJs top =P So sexy walking around Korea in this =x

I don't know how she did it but Risa made me laugh even with the part where the owner of the stall chose to answer the phone first before settling her payment XD Oh Gaki-san, why are you so darn adorable!?!??

What is so surprising about Ai wanting to shop? Lol, sometimes Risa just asks the funniest things. Look at the furry red heart (?) pillow at the top left corner of this screencap. Why would Ai need this? To nap on the plane? They provide mini pillows no? She should have brought along her red towel instead of a red cushion =P

Boots! Boots are one of the awesomest footwear. That's a Dr Marten's aint't it?

I almost went ballistic when Risa said "HK stations are like this too." Thinking, OMG she went to HK?!?!? Then I remembered MM did travel to HK for one of their FC tours. I wonder if she visited the country again for a personal trip.

I like their bags. Coincidentally both are pink. Ai's has studs! How cool is that. And Risa's resembles a bag by Marc Jacobs. Initially I thought it was that and almost rushed to get one. Then I realized the print says something Hawaii. Did she purchase hers in Hawaii during one of the AloHello PB trips?

I thought Ai wanted it for herself. In the end it was for her sis. Somehow I can see her carrying it? ^^; I'm sure I will see this bag being sold somewhere sooner or later.

Apparently such cosmetic stuff are really cheap in Korea. My friend said people ship them back home in cartons @@

LOL! Everyone go buy it? Really, Gaki-san, how much earbuds can you use in a lifetime? XD

So thrilled by the FOC mirror. We have Etude here too. Too bad no AiGaki is shopping inside.

I still don't know what brand Risa's watch it. Anyone who knows please tell me? Although I'd much prefer the gold Mickey one that Ai gave her. And what does the black leather bracelet say? Be....what? Be mine? Did the wife give it to her? =D

Couple's watch =)

Guess what's the best part?

THIS!! Makes the pain easier to bear. I love how cute they look. And I can think of the monkey and bean whenever I see them =D