The New Tsugunaga Constitution: Articles 101 - 110

The New Tsugunaga Constitution

　新嗣永憲法101条 (嗣永憲法第00条改正)
　　『お誕生日の、おめでとうメールは、3日以内に送る。』
　　やっぱ大人になると、0時ピッタリは難しいな。

New Tsugunaga Constitution Article 101 (Revision of Tsugunaga Constitution Article 00)
Send a congratulatory birthday message within 3 days.
ﾙ ’ｰ’ﾘ　Since it's difficult for grown adults to send one at exactly midnight.

新嗣永憲法102条 (嗣永憲法第39条改正)

　　『前髪は、ヒマがなくてもチェックする』

New Tsugunaga Constitution Article 102 (Revision of Tsugunaga Constitution Article 39)

Check your bangs even if you don't have free time

12th gen introduction (Weekly Young Jump)

Ogata Haruna

Born 15th Feb 1999

From Osaka

Blood type A

Nickname: Ogata, Haachin

Hobby, Special Skill

Video editing, figure skating

What is 'Morning Musume.' to you?

A source of energy & smiles

The senpai you look up to?

Sayashi-san. Her dancing is really cool! 

That gap between how she is on-stage, and how she is normally, it's adorable.

Your goal from now on

I'll persevere and whatever it is, I won't give up, I'll see it to completion. 

I'll do my best to be able to stand on-stage soon, and perform together with the senpais.

Nonaka Miki

Born 7th Oct 1999

From Shizuoka prefecture

Blood type A

Nickname: Mikicha

Hobby, Special Skill

English! Backflips, piano

What is 'Morning Musume.' to you?

Something that I admire, that gives me dreams

The senpai you look up to?

Sayashi (Riho)-san and Ishida (Ayumi)-san.

I love their sharp dancing!

Your goal from now on

Taking advantage of my experiences until now, and moreover, polishing my skills

I'd like to catch up with the senpais

Makino Maria

Born 2nd Feb 2001

From Aichi prefecture

Blood type A

Nickname: Maria

Hobby, Special Skill

Cheering & spectating pro baseball, duck face

What is 'Morning Musume.' to you?

An eternal dream

The senpai you look up to?

Michishige Sayumi-san. She's the cutest in the universe, she's kind, I love her the most! My eternal goal.

Your goal from now on

I'd like to catch up to all the members as soon as possible. 

Tsunku♂-san gave me these words: 'Develop your skills even more than you have so far, and please do your best, with all your efforts, without pause.' 

That's my goal.

Haga Akane

Born 7th March 2002

From Nagano prefecture

Blood type O

Nickname: Akanechin

Hobby, Special Skill

Singing, calligraphy (7th dan)

What is 'Morning Musume.' to you?

Really cool, a presence I admire

The senpai you look up to?

Takagi Sayuki-san (Juice=Juice) ♥ Her dancing, her singing, they're top-notch!

Kudo Haruka-san ♥ Her husky voice is cool!

Oda Sakura-san ♥ Her flexible dancing is cool!

Your goal from now on

I'll properly practise singing and dancing, and give a performance that'll amaze people!!

MM 12th gen in UTB

We are the 12th generation of Morning Musume.!

The 12th generation were newly inducted into Morning Musume. on the 30th of September.

Amidst the nervousness of this being their 3rd photo shoot, we're bringing out their photos earlier than anywhere else!!

You have to check out these 4 girls, spilling over with a uniqueness somewhat different to what we've had before~★

Apologies (TopYell+ 2014 H!P Great Dictionary)

In TopYell+ H!P edition (March 2014), there's the Hello! Pro great dictionary - basically your run of the mill questionnaire.

Although it's set out by person, I'm arranging it by question instead. Links to the other questions I've translated in this series are at the end.

Q4. Taking the opportunity to do so now, which Hello! Pro member you would like to apologise to?

Q4. Taking the opportunity to do so now, which Hello! Pro member you would like to apologise to?

Michishige Sayumi

Fuku-chan (Fukumura Mizuki)

During the shooting we had for au-san, I got paired with Fuku-chan, and we had to jump in pairs to form the numeral '0' with our bodies. But since I don't have any jumping strength, we had to retake it countless times, which meant that I was making Fuku-chan jump countless times too...

Fukumura Mizuki

Tsugunaga Momoko-san

Tsugunaga-san knows that I like her, and there have been times when she's tried talking to me. However, I would keep on getting so nervous that our conversations would end almost immediately... Sorry if I bored you (cries). But recently I've finally learnt to relax and can hold conversations with her. Thank you!

Captain and vice-captain talk about Berryz Kobo's tour and last single

Berryz Kobo autumn 2014 concert tour ~ Professional ~

Commemorating the 10th year anniversary of their début 

Will be opening from the 18th of October!

'It's been 4 years since we had an autumn tour to ourselves. The members of Berryz Kobo were extremely insistent on the particulars of the setlist, repeatedly having discussions on the song selections, time and time again. Captain (Shimizu Saki( and (Tokunaga) Chinami were extremely particular about it, but I guess the most insistent was Momo (Tsugunaga Momoko). However, the feeling that we want to give all of the fans something that's as good as possible, it's something that's shared by the 7 of us.' (Natsuyaki)

Their parting final single will be on sale on the 12th of November!!

'Romance wo Katatte / Towa no Uta'

'"Romance wo Katatte" is a song in the cute camp, something that's unusual for Berryz Kobo. Since we've had a lot of funny songs and cool songs so far. Everyone's smiling in the music video, and you'll be able to see the members being their natural selves.' (Shimizu)

'"Towa no Uta" is an energetic song that can pump up a concert. Since for Berryz Kobo, it's our last single. At the very end, I'd like to capture 1st place.' (Natsuyaki)

{Skoban: Miya... I wish that that last bit comes true (T_T)}

The New Tsugunaga Constitution: Articles 91 - 100

The New Tsugunaga Constitution
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　新嗣永憲法91条
　　『大掃除をする時は、テレビをつけない！』
　あ、でもラジオは聴いてね。
New Tsugunaga Constitution Article 91
When spring cleaning, don't turn on the television!
ﾙ ’ｰ’ﾘ　Ah, but listen to the radio.

新嗣永憲法92条
　　『福袋の中身に、文句はつけない』
　　ま、桃は文句言っちゃうんですけどね。

New Tsugunaga Constitution Article 92
Do not complain about the contents of a lucky grab bag.
ﾙ ’ｰ’ﾘ　Well, Momo does complain though.

H!P Grab Bag

Passpo's Makita Sako on H!P

Attention please! Makita Sako from Passpo did an interview with Dwango. In it, she also touched upon Hello! Pro. Here are some translated extracts.

Makita-san, you're known to be a Hello! wota, right? Berryz Kobo have just made a sudden announcement about their indefinite hiatus。

I understand how amazing it is to have continued for 10 years、 so I'm not surprised。 They've been doing it for 10 years without a break since they were in primary school. It's different from working for 10 years as an adult, isn't it amazing！ It was desired for and decided by the members、 and taking a rest is something that's important。 We've been around for 5 years, so I really understand a lot of things… But、 having worked for 10 years at that age, it's amazing。 They're masters at one thing、 but aren't they at the age where they still have life choices to make? I'm envious。

－ Makita-san, you once declared that you'd like to enter Hello! Project、 but is that still true now？

I'd love to！ But、 I can no longer join them… It's unbearable, this feeling that it's unobtainable, despite my love for them…。 I'm frustrated, like 'Why didn't I get in through a Hello! Pro audition when I was still in primary school?' Hello! Pro is wonderful！

Twitter Tidbits #6

A friend's concern
Tsunku♂ recently reported that his cancer had made a reappearance. Here are some words from Taisei, his Sharam Q bandmate.

はじめに知らせを聞いたときは驚きましたが、 無事手術も成功したという事で一安心しています。 元気になって戻ってくるのを首をなが～くして待ってますよw 心配してくれた皆さん、ほんとにありがとうございます！ 彼が１日でも早く元気に帰って来てくれるように、僕らと一緒に 応援して下さい
— たいせい (@TaiseiTaitaman) 2014, 10月 17

I was shocked when I first heard the report、
But it flooded me with relief when I heard that the operation had turned out successfully, without a hitch。
We're ea～gerly awaiting for him to return to good health and make a comeback lol
To everyone who worried for him、 thank you so very much！
So that he'll return to health as soon as possible、
Please, let's all give him our support

あ、今のツイート、つんくちゃんについてね。
— たいせい (@TaiseiTaitaman) 2014, 10月 17

Ah、 that tweet、 it was about Tsunku-chan。


{Tsunku♂ himself tweeted a message to abate concerns.}

皆様、心配かけてます！ でも、僕は元気です！
— つんく♂ (@tsunkuboy) 2014, 10月 17

Everyone、 I made you worry！ But、 I'm doing fine！

Tsunku♂'s message to Sayumi on the Music Japan Sayumi Graduation Special

Music Japan held a Michishige Sayumi special graduation special. The show as a whole is good viewing, with MM.'14 performing Tiki Bun and Shabondama, and messages to Sayu from Sashihara Rino, Nakagawa Shoko, and Oomori Seiko.
However, what I'd like to highlight is the message that Tsunku♂ wrote for Sayu. Here, it's read out by the lovely Mizuki Nana.

(Starts from about 14:20~)

MJ ちゃゆ by dm_526e8a36be26f

Michishige, this is your last Music Japan as part of Morning Musume.
Are you nervous? Make sure to enjoy yourself.

Thinking back, 10 years ago, at your audition, you were a girl with  fair skin, and even your eyes were distinctive, it made me think 'Oh, might there be something there?'

Your ability as a singer, it's brimming with originality. What's more, the occasional 'funya~' voice is surprising. In Shabondama, it's only when Michishige goes 'Na no ni, doko ittan da yo' (However, where have you gone?) that you get this voice with an 'Oi, where are you going?' feeling.

To what extent it's purity, and to what extent it's calculated - I think that's the theme of Michishige. But in the end, purity won out, eh?
The words, the smiles, the actions of the non-calculating Michishige all are wonderful things that go straight to the heart.

With a considerable age gap between almost all your juniors, looking after them must have been tough, but it always created a good sense of pressure. In that way, I relied on you.

After your graduation, whatever life you may lead, Michishige's hard work will be your lifelong pride, and I expect that you'll be able to overcome whatever obstacles you face. Thank you so much for your hard work.

And, with the remaining time, please enjoy being part of Morning Musume. You are truly our pride.
I'm counting on you.

Tsunku♂

The New Tsugunaga Constitution: Articles 81 - 90

The New Tsugunaga Constitution

　新嗣永憲法81条
　　『集合写真を撮るときは、体の大きい人の隣へいく。』
　ねえねえ、やっぱり桃、顔小さくない？
New Tsugunaga Constitution Article 81
When taking photos in a group, go next to people with large bodies.
ﾙ ’ｰ’ﾘ　Hey, hey, Momo's face is definitely small, isn't it?

　新嗣永憲法82条
　　『集合写真を撮るときは友達の肩に手を乗せる。』
　ねえねえこれ心霊写真じゃない？
New Tsugunaga Constitution Article 82
When taking photos in a group, put your hand on your friend's shoulder.
ﾙ ’ｰ’ﾘ　Hey, hey, isn't this like spirit photography?

1001 Nights: The 11th Night (Second part) - 50 Questions to Suzuki Airi

On the 29th of September 2014, Suzuki Airi from ℃-ute held a talk event as part of the Hello! Shop 'A Thousand and One Nights' series of talk events, this being the eleventh night. The Twitter hashtag for the event was #あいりなう (Airi now).

This is the second part of that night's event, '50 Questions to Suzuki Airi'. Click here for my summary of the first part, 'Suzuki Airi's 10 songs'. Or if these interest you, why not take a look at other summaries of entries in this series of Hello! Shop talk shows?

References are made to a Taguchi-san, who I think is the MC/staff representative/manager.
Note that these were taken off fan reports on Twitter, so some liberties have been taken in stitching together the various reports to make a coherent whole, in addition to the inherent inaccuracies.

Taguchi commented that Airi seemed a bit tipsy at the earlier first part.

Airi: Since I've turned twenty, I've only had two cups of alcohol. I've been abstaining since then.

She also talked about what she ate for dinner in the break.

Airi: I just ate at Sukiya! Have all of you eaten as well? I had softboiled egg ground beef curry. Everyone, please give it a try after this is done. (laughs)

A fan tried out Airi's recommendation

1001 Nights: The 11th Night (first part) - Suzuki Airi's 10 songs

On the 29th of September 2014, Suzuki Airi from ℃-ute held a talk event, part of the Hello! Shop A Thousand and One Nights series of talk events, this being the eleventh night. The Twitter hashtag for the event was #あいりなう (Airi now).

This is the first part of that night's event, 'Suzuki Airi's 10 songs', where she elaborated on 10 songs of her choice. I've also made a summary of the second part, '50 Questions to Suzuki Airi'. If this interests you, why not take a look at other summaries of entries in this series of Hello! Shop talk shows.

References are made to a Taguchi-san, who I think is the MC/staff representative/manager.
Note that these were taken off fan reports on Twitter, some live-tweeted during the event, some tweeted after, so I have to warn you that there may be inaccuracies here and there.

Airi: 'Good evening, this is Suzuki Airi! Can you find out about this when you put it into Twitter's search bar?'

Juice=Juice Senobi advertisements

発展途嬢。

Young ladies, in the midst of development.

[2ch] Write about your thoughts of the first time you saw Hello! members in the flesh

1: 名無し募集中。。。＠＼(^o^)／ 2014/06/15(日) 20:13:14.35 0.net

By the way, the first time I went for a concert was today's ℃-ute Okinawa Naruchika。 The first time I saw the ℃ members in the flesh, they were so cute that words couldn't describe them、and I was stammering at the handshake。 Particularly Airi and Maimi

[Fan Report] A Night at Minakami Onsen

(This is a translation of Japanese fan's Salaryman Kobo NEO's blog post about the special concert that Berryz Kobo held at their 2014 bus tour. The wonderful accompanying illustrations are by him as well.)

For Berryz Kobo's fanclub bus tour, we went to Minakami Onsen in Gunma prefecture.

Today, we had an 8-shot with all 7 members of Berryz Kobo, a time-restricted apple picking event, and to top off the day, there was a special concert.
That concert was really, really fun. Berryz' power to entertain was explosive, and they pulled it off wonderfully.
I'm keeling over with intoxication and fatigue, but I thought I'd write about it at length.

Setlist

＃１　Anshinkan
＃２　Passion E‐CHA E‐CHA
MC　(Everyone) Greeting
＃３  Mythology
＃４　Waracchaou yo BOY FRIEND
＃５　Yuuki wo Kudasai
MC 　Maasa・Kumai-chan・Risako
～From here 「Messing around corner」
＃６　Yurushite-nyan Taisou　Captain・Miyabi-chan
＃７　Gag 100kai Aishite Kudasai　Captain・Momochi・Chinami　No Nyuu Festival
＃８　Kozukai Up Daisakusen　Maasa・Kumai-chan・Risako
＃９　Watashi no Mirai no Danna-sama　Miyabi-chan・Risako＋ Sea bream dancers （Captain・Chinami）
＃10 ROCK Erotic　Momochi in male role ・ Maasa ＆ Kumai-chan in female role
＃11 Cha Cha Sing　Everyone
MC　(Everyone)　About the messing around corner
～
＃12 Berryz Fields
＃13 Hero Arawaru
＃14 Munasawagi Scarlet
＃15 Yo no Naka Barairo
MC　(Everyone)　Impressions of today
＃16 Arigatou Otomodachi


The first outfits were the encore outfits from the recent Budokan concert.
In a rare turn of events, Momochi had only the left side of her hair done up, and that unexpectedly made my heart race. (^_^;)

Momochi's hairstyle at today's concert

With 'Anshinkan' at the start and the long-unperformed 'Passion', the audience's voltage was already charged up, but we were splendidly bowled over by the 'messing around' corner in the middle!
According to Captain, these were the members' selfish requests being realised, but first up was 'Yurushite-nyan Taisou' by Captain in her kindergarten cosplay (this was familiar) and, unexpectedly, Miyabi-chan in lieu of Momochi.

Yurushite-nyaa~n

Continuing on with 'Gag 100', at the middle section where Chinami goes 'No~Nyuu' (And it's been 5 years since Chinami last went 'No~Nyuu'), it became a 'No~Nyuu' call & response festival between those on-stage and the venue. I should note that unexpectedly, Captain's NoNyu was sexy-cute.

For 'Kozukai Up Daisakusen', Maasa was the mother dressed in an apron, Kumai-chan was a primary schooler lugging a randoseru (a knapsack associated with elementary schoolchildren), and Risako appeared in a kindergarten kid cosplay!

Seeing Kumai-chan with a randoseru, a sight unseen since her Nyoki Nyoki Champion randoseru graduation ceremony, everyone present shed tears of gratitude.

For 'Watashi no Mirai no Danna-sama', the two sea bream backdancers were doing as they pleased.
Berryz are the only idols that can make lying down on the stage look good! (^_^;)

We're sleepy....

As for 'Rock Erotic', Momochi made an appearance as a lovely lady dressed in a man's attire! With her two larger, beautiful partners in baggy clothes, seeing her sing and dance with a smug face was the biggest moe point of the day! 
At the MC, Momochi went 'Maasa and I are really fitting partners, aren't we?~' By the way, Kumai-chan complained that the waist was tight, so doing anything beyond one song would be impossible~ (^_^;) 

Momochi Erotic?

There are all sorts of things that I'd like to add, but even a whole night wouldn't suffice.

Returning to the inn after the concert, we received presents personally from the members.
(An aluminium bottle)
And having soaked in the bath, we partied!
On one hand we had voices going 'That was super fun! Berryz saikou!', while some voiced out sentiments on things that couldn't be helped, like 'Perhaps today might have been the last "Nonyu"~', or 'Even though it's so much fun, it's coming to an end~'.

Well, with everyone having used up their strength, there seemed to be a pile of corpses in the middle of the room,
Since we've got an early start tomorrow, I'm putting down my pen here.

Oyasumiyabi~

(Hope you enjoyed the report as much as I did. If you did, might I recommend you give some props to SK NEO-san. His Twitter handle is @sk_neo.)
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The New Tsugunaga Constitution: Articles 71 - 80

The New Tsugunaga Constitution

　新嗣永憲法71条
　　『食べ物についているポイントのシールは冷蔵庫に貼って貯める。』
　一ペタ二ペタ三ペタ。
New Tsugunaga Constitution Article 71
Save the informational stickers that come with food by pasting them on the door of the refrigerator. 
ﾙ ’ｰ’ﾘ　Sticking on one, sticking on two, sticking on three.