Today, At the JAM Recording...

2003/07/31

I was confined in the studio for a looonng time.
We recorded the new song to be included in the best album coming out on September 3. For some reason, the time I've spent lately working with the other JAM members and eating out with my friends has been really fun. Probably because food is best eaten when you're with many other people.
So, the voice actress Nogawa Sakura showed up at the studio for a previous appointment. It was my second time meeting her, but today she gave me a copy of her new maxi single (with her autograph) and let me take a picture with her, so I've put it online! (^-^)/
Voice actresses really are so amazingly cute! I hope we'll be able to do something together again... (for work, etc.).

For the 8/1 Live Recording

2003/07/30

I haven't done 'Honey Flash!' for a few months now, so I think I might I perform it this time.... For those of you will be attending, it'd be great if you bring along you-know-what. (^-^)/ Any color is fine....

For a Certain Reason.....

2003/07/29

I'm cramming 'lyrics' into my brain.
Why, you ask???
That's for those going on the Nagoya bus trip to find out...

Ticket Sales Start Today

2003/07/27

Ticket sales for the JAM project concert started today. The concert will be held at Shibuya Public Hall in about 2 months, but what will it be like...? It's my first time since I joined so I'm a little nervous, but I'm also very much looking forward to it.

Selling Starts Today

2003/07/27

Ticket sales for the JAM project concert started today. The concert will be held at Shibuya Public Hall in about 2 months, but what will it be like...? It's my first time since I joined so I'm a little nervous, but I'm also very much looking forward to it.

"Ki ni Naru"

2003/07/25

This morning, I appeared as part of JAM on TV-Asahi's news program 'Ki ni Naru.' Many fans tell me, 'When you're together with JAM, you act very reserved, very quiet!' I think so, too.... But whenever I try to get into all the intensity (generated by the other members), it seems my energy gets drained and I become even more reserved...??? Am I wrong???

PV & TV Filming Complete

2003/07/23

I feel so relieved.
Well, the past however many days have been such late-nighters, and as I usually sleep at least 7 hours a day, that I now have large dark shadows under my eyes. (T_T)
Well, I'm shouting for joy.
Not to mention, I got to wake up without having to rush today, so I'm in a good mood. The r.o.r/s PV is pretty alluring....! Chihii took some pictures with her pocket camera, and I think she uploaded some of them into the diary on her 'Chihii Site.' JAM will also be making an appearance on TV, but since I seem to act more docile when I'm with them (normally is another story), maybe you'll see me acting that way???

Crowds and Traffic Jams...

2003/07/20

The MaBIC Get-Together was kind of rough.
It must have been rough for everyone who came, too...
Really, thank you putting up with everything.
While it was a bit hard, I'm happy that I've been left with many worthwhile memories. Good night...

PV

2003/07/18

With the filming of the PV for 'r.o.r/s' coming up soon, we had a wardrobe fitting session today. I wonder if we can make the video appear captivating and mature...??
Also, the jacket photo samples came back. When I saw them, the first words out of my mouth were, 'Well... my my!' Please look forward to them.

Oh, right! This is about JAM project.
'Announcement Concerning the Ticket Reservation Program'
7/25 (Fri.) 9:55 ~ The ticket reservation TV program will be held on TV Asahi's show 'Ki ni Naru!' All JAM members (including me) will be there, so please check for it!!

A Light Road Trip Today

2003/07/17

I went to Hayama today.
It has something to do with the 'MaBIC Get-Together' on the 20th. Well... getting into the details will spoil the fun, so I'll just save them for the actual day.
I thought it would be raining, but the weather was good when we arrived and we got to eat lunch at a restaurant by the ocean.
Even on a weekday, it was very crowded... There were a lot of smartly-dressed locals there, too.

Sneaking Home This Morning

2003/07/16

I stayed out all night yet again.
I had a dance rehearsal for 'r.o.r/s' today.
We were supposed to concentrating mainly on poses for the filming of the PV, but when I actually got to the rehearsal I was taught a lot of dance choreography. How the PV will look is going to be decided by the director, but it's probably good that we can know when we're supposed to sing and all that... (*^-^*)

Returning Home This Morning

2003/07/15

I'm back home.
Today (the 14th) we did the TD for the 'r.o.r/s' coupling song, and afterwards we wrapped things up pretty quickly.
Well, though we were done with the TD, I stayed out for some time, and soon it became morning.
It's been many years since I last walked out of a store building to meet a bright morning sky, so it was kind of exciting.
But now I'm so sleepy... I think I'll take a nap now.
Chihii, thanks for your hard work... (-o-)/*******

Fish

2003/07/14

A piece of bone from the mackerel I had for dinner got stuck in my throat. (><)
I got it out soon after, but... how unlucky of me.

Yesterday

2003/07/13

...I went to Shibuya.
I even went to the front of Hachiko's statue, but when I tried to cross an intersection near there... [1]
There were so many people! People! People!
Anyway, this was my first trip to a temple this year...

notes :
[1] Read the story of Hachiko here.

What's Going On?

2003/07/10

I've become so busy lately.
Right now, I'm preparing for the "MaBIC Get-Together" in Tokyo. On the 8th, I recorded the coupling song for "r.o.r/s."

And, today was humid and I felt thirsty, so I tried drinking a certain so-called "diet tea." It's supposed to contain a lot of catechin... [1]
Well... it was so bitter... It reminded me of a day in high school when we learned about making tea. Come to think of it, the only fun lesson we had was about Japanese candy.

note :
[1] Catechin is a beneficial tannin found in (among others) green tea.

THINK PINK

2003/07/09

...sneakers are available to look at.
There are no plans at the moment to release them for sale, though...
I'll be wearing these sneakers for the next get-together. I'll also be wearing them to the upcoming Tokyo trip!!

Coming Back from Hokkaido

2003/07/06

Today we had the fan get-together trip from Sapporo to Otaru.
The sky was clear and the weather was excellent.
I had plans to stay at a hotel in Sapporo for 5 days, but not one room was available. All the hotels in Sapporo were completely full. (ToT)/
It was because there was a concert by smap, and all the fans were gathered there from all throughout Japan to watch it. [1]
I saw many girls who were carrying smap bags and packs.
smap is so amazing!
So, I lodged at a Chitose Hotel.
The photo above is that of a deer that was mounted on the wall!

note :
[1] "SMAP" is a popular and long-running 5-member music group in Japan. SMAP stands for "Sports Music Assemble People".

Today was the Photo Shoot

2003/07/04

We had the cover photo shoot for "r.o.r/s" today.
I think we've managed to make something that's kind of over-the-top and stylish (and maybe somewhat questionable, too?).
I can't put anything up here yet, but...
Please look for it soon!
Anyway, that's me doing make-up.

Meccha Holiday

2003/07/02

I went to Ayaya's concert today!
Well.... the Cyalume lightsticks really hurt my eyes...
But anyways, the energy of the fans was really amazing.
The atmosphere was a bit like those of seiyuu concerts, and everything felt very casual (like we were all friends).
And Ayaya herself was really cute.

notes :
'Ayaya' is the nickname of 17-year-old singer Matsuura Aya. One of her singles is titled 'Yeah! Meccha Holiday'.