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Sato Masaki: “I want to write songs for Morning Musume — songs that can move people’s hearts.”

Posted by Henkka on June 27, 2016
Posted in: 2ch, Morning Musume. Tags: Sato Masaki. 52 comments

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1: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/03/02(水) 23:44:19.16 0.net

Sato: “Even if it’s only just one song, I want to make a one together with Tsunku-san. I want him to teach me how. I want to know what he’s particular about — what he thinks is important when writing a song. When I make a mistake, I want him to point it out to me. “No, that’s not how you do it.” I want to write a song that could move people’s hearts.”

Find the source by yourselves. (Note: JAPAN Hello! Pro NETWORK #49 at 13:29~)

106: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/03/03(木) 01:18:38.68 0.net
>>1
Since it’s actually her saying it, the office should let her. It’d be great publicity, too.

10: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/03/02(水) 23:49:04.37 0.net
I really want her to see her do that. They should let her.

34: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/03/03(木) 00:11:15.25 0.net
Looks like we’re just about to see the birth of Sato Masaki the songwriter.

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Matsuura Aya (2010): “Don’t make me the purpose of your existence. I’m not responsible for your lives.”

Posted by Henkka on June 25, 2016
Posted in: 2ch. Tags: Matsuura Aya. 17 comments

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1: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/05/22(日) 19:22:01.45 0.net

Hello everyone. I’m Matsuura Aya.

Today is, unfortunately, Valentine’s Day. This is a male-only event and when they first informed me about it, I was worrying to myself: “Shouldn’t we move the date by at least one day? Is there actually going to be anyone in the audience?“

And yet, it’s a sold out event today. So, what are all of your plans for tonight after the event? (Everyone in the audience is quiet.) How many of you are going to attend the second event as well? (About half the people in the audience raise their hands.) Hey, wait a minute! Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy that you’re coming, but I hope you don’t chase after me too much. Just so you know, I’m not taking responsibility for all of your lives, too.

6: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/05/22(日) 19:32:40.70 0.net
Wota: (silent weeping)

37: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/05/22(日) 19:48:39.75 0.net

Fan answers to survey question: “how does your family react to you being a Matsuura fan?“
Ayaya: “Stop chasing after her and get married to a real person already.”
Wota: (laughs)
Ayaya: Yeah… I mean, we’ve all known each other for a long time, but it’s not like I can look after you in your private lives. I want all of you to become happy, too. I certainly don’t want anyone blaming me if they don’t achieve that. Like, “it’s Ayaya’s fault that my life is all messed up.” (laughs)
Wota: (laughs)
Ayaya: When I get married in the future, you better not get angry at me and be all “this traitor, becoming all happy by herself…!” It’s your job to make sure that you, too, are happy when that time comes.
Wota: …

From her 2008 fan meeting.

149: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/05/22(日) 20:25:44.49 0.net
>>37
This really makes you stop and think, what with this latest incident and all.

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Tsunku♂ can speak again!

Posted by Henkka on June 16, 2016
Posted in: 2ch. Tags: Tsunku♂. 16 comments

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1: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/06/15(水) 07:52:26.88 0
Tsunku♂ Able To Speak Again Without Writing! Celebrates 10th Wedding Anniversary With Devoted Wife
http://zasshi.news.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20160615-00010004-jisin-ent
Josei Jishin, last updated June 15 (Tue) 6:01

June 8th, a little past 1 o’clock in the afternoon. A car pulls over outside a fancy restaurant in the Minato Ward of Tokyo under perfectly clear skies — a peaceful lull between the constant showers of the rainy season. Stepping outside the car is Tsunku♂ (47) and his wife Kanako (35). Tsunku♂ is wearing a scarf around his neck along with a black T-shirt and vest, and his wife a black short-sleeve shirt — quite the stylish-looking couple indeed.

Having gotten married in 2006, these two now have twins who are nearly 8 years old, as well as a 5-year-old daughter. However, their three children weren’t there with them on that day. Why? Because this day marked the 10th wedding anniversary for the couple. Moreover, this day was special for the two in other ways, too.

As you might know, Tsunku♂ had his vocal cords removed in October 2014. He lost his voice — often called the “life” of a singer. His biggest supporter during the year and eight months that followed has been none other than his wife, Kanako.

“While she was always good at cooking to begin with, Kanako became intensely focused on cooking only the healthiest recipes for her husband after he was diagnosed with cancer. Tsunku♂, too, in consideration for her wife’s expectations, changed his eating habits. While he used to be a fan of meat-heavy foods, he stopped eating out entirely, concentrating instead on improving his health and eating only healthy foods prepared by his wife.” (Source: anonymous sports magazine reporter)

This important wedding anniversary for the husband and wife united in their struggle must have also been a very emotional one. On this day, they were led to an outdoor terrace table on the street. After they’d toasted with champagne, some steaks were brought to their table. Upon savoring his first mouthful, there was an involuntary smile that appeared on Tsunku♂’s face.

In the next moment, Tsunku♂ leaned over to his wife and whispered something into her ear! Although he had been known to use LINE and other written methods to communicate after the removal of his vocal cords, he had now become able to communicate with his wife without any need for these tools.

“Tsunku♂ has been training heavily to speak using a portion of his esophagus — a method called “esophageal speech.” It took him considerable effort to learn this new way of vocalizing, but from what I’ve been told, he never complained even once — he just kept on trying his best. As a result of his hard work, he apparently now communicates with his wife entirely without the help of any writing. Tsunku♂ was happy to reclaim the “voice” he had previously lost.” (Source: anonymous music industry insider)

Afterwards, Tsunku♂ and his wife continued their friendly conversation over glasses of wine. As they did, their matching wedding rings could be seen sparkling. After some final desserts, their two-hour “wedding date” had finished. They got into their company car that drove them back to their house where their children awaited them. Those “whispers of love” Tsunku♂ delivered on that terrace — they were without a shadow of a doubt words of gratitude to his beloved wife.

9: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/06/15(水) 07:57:22.72 0
That’s great news.
As expected of our Tsunku.

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Iikubo shares hotel room with Daaishi; receives complete silent treatment

Posted by Henkka on June 9, 2016
Posted in: 2ch, Morning Musume. Tags: Ishida Ayumi. 21 comments

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Iikubo Haruna
I shared a hotel room with Ayumin (Ishida Ayumi) and she didn’t speak a single word to me throughout our stay. She just completely stops talking when she’s serious.

Sato Masaki
Oh, I thought she only did that with me. I thought she hated me.

Source: Morning Jogakuin.

10: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/04/17(日) 00:53:34.69 0.net
She doesn’t speak a word? That’s scary. (laughs)

4: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/04/17(日) 00:48:33.08 0.net
Well, this girl is known for how extreme the difference between her “on” and “off” modes is.

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Morito Chisaki just doesn’t get it

Posted by Henkka on June 8, 2016
Posted in: 2ch, Country Girls. Tags: Morito Chisaki. 25 comments

1: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/05/23(月) 09:58:16.18 0

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2: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/05/23(月) 09:59:42.49 0
Morito Chisaki just doesn’t get it.

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Taisei’s hair arrangements

Posted by Henkka on June 5, 2016
Posted in: 2ch, Wota. 10 comments

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1: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/05/05(木) 14:13:21.94 0
Alright, be honest: why did you just click on this thread? Hmm?

2: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/05/05(木) 14:14:25.72 0
Just… for reference…

4: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/05/05(木) 14:15:35.13 0
I wish they had the good sense of doing this corner on Hello! Station.

6: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/05/05(木) 14:16:17.12 0
Well, it’d certainly be the corner viewers could most relate to…

5: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/05/05(木) 14:15:55.33 0
“And lastly, put on a hat and you’re done.”

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Tanaka Reina: “I was NOT sleeping at Suzuki’s graduation concert!”

Posted by Henkka on June 5, 2016
Posted in: 2ch, Morning Musume. Tags: Tanaka Reina. 37 comments

1: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/06/02(木) 17:18:46.00 0.net

I received some comments about this — apparently people have been reading about this on somewhere. “Were you sleeping at the concert?“

Do you seriously think I would? 013

True, my right eye didn’t take well to the stage lights so I was squinting at one point. But I did NOT sleep!!! Not even once!!! 080

But more importantly… Considering there are people saying “Reina was asleep during the concert,” that means there were some people in the audience of Suzuki’s graduation concert looking at me, right?

Um, like, hello? 042 Just what on earth did you come to her graduation concert for? 070 If you have the spare time to be staring at me, then how about you watch the graduation instead!! Is it just me or is that not really weird!!!??? I mean, I watched her graduation until the very end. You shouldn’t be so bored as to be looking at other people attending the concert!!

There are so many members I want to see, too, and I’m busy between looking at the screens and the stage to see Musume’s live dancing. Even I was busy trying to catch everything, you know? So how about all of you, too, try to focus on the stage to see the actual members performing?

And just for your information: when I’m standing on stage and there’s someone in the audience looking behind them and not at the stage, I can spot people like that immediately!!

That is all.

http://ameblo.jp/tanakareina-blog/entry-12166646152.html

5: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/06/02(木) 17:20:40.77 0.net
She is pissed off!

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Fukuda Kanon & Kago Ai become Twitter friends!

Posted by Henkka on June 4, 2016
Posted in: 2ch, ANGERME. Tags: Fukuda Kanon, Kago Ai. 30 comments

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2: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/06/03(金) 00:25:27.86 0.net
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL.

Fukuda Kanon (Maro) @kanonfukuda
If another idol group like W was formed, I’d have my eyes glued to them. Not only did those two look like twins, but they had so much singing and dancing skill as well, and yet they were so funny and childlike. They were perfect.
2016年6月2日 12:34

Fukuda Kanon (Maro) @kanonfukuda
No one can ever surpass her!!
No one can ever surpass Kago-chan in my heart~~!!! ( ; ; )♡♡
2016年6月2日 12:41

Kago Ai ‏@lovbus
@kanonfukuda Thank yoooooou! ♡♡♡
2016年6月2日 23:06

Fukuda Kanon (Maro) @kanonfukuda
Eeeehhhh?!?! ♡
Kago-san… Thank you for following me! ( ; ; )
I’ve always been a huge admirer of yours! ♡
2016年6月3日 00:20

16: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/06/03(金) 00:30:04.20 0.net
Maro… (laughs)

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