I can't wait to hear the song in full version! I guess they want to keep fans curious by not letting us listen to it as a whole lol... gotta reserve the last for the best. Whoa, I'm glad I'm not the only one doing it in my game @Obelovic @Seditious85 In my case, it's Dark Souls II: SOTFS, where I named my character Shiori. Here are some screenshots (I played it in January if I recall correctly) I made her a warrior witch princess (if that even exists lol), even though her base is bandit I even go as far as customizing to put a beauty mark above her mouth My Shiori Okay, back to business. I've updated Kubo Shiori gallery with press photos from Girls Award in September 16th. And I've translated Kubochan's blog from September 13th (I am sorry it's a bit late than usual) Spoiler: Things that have changed. Things that don’t change. Things that I want to change - Kubo Shiori “I wonder what should I write… I am very troubled. I think the sentences will become unconnected, please keep up with me(´･_･`)” That’s the beginning part of my first blog. Thinking about it, just to write this sentence Trouble trouble trouble. I remembered that it took 40 minutes to write that sentence. I am Kubo Shiori, and this is my 23rd blog. Hello everyone. Good work every day. Nogizaka46 3rd generation 1st grade high schooler 16 years old Kubo Shiori. Thank you very much. Nogi jersey. Puu~. Like it. Hoisa! Shall we be in spirits to today? Yes! Let’s start talking now. On September 3rd, Special Event, Bowling Competition Thank you very much. That was the second time I did bowling in my life. Mostly it ended up in the gutter. Yes. All of the first round. But, somehow I ended up as 2nd. And everyone said, “Shiori-chan is, the goddess of victory.” Everyone pampered me. I am sorry… I cannot knock them down(´･_･`) But in the second round I knocked down 3 pins at maximum. Everyone in the team, “The goal is to knock down 1 pin for each person!” Having said that, everyone was happy when I was able to knock down the pins. A very warm bowling competition. It’s really fun(´･_･`) Thank you very much! Then, that day There was also dinner cruise! On my table, There were three people, Ayane-san, Ririan, and me. Mizuki also joined in the middle! Ayane-san was really reliable(´･_･`) Doing quiz with fans, when faced with questions she didn’t know, she did her best to figure them out using data or statistics(´･_･`) It was fun, I want to do quiz again~ so I thought(´･_･`) I want to do quiz soon(´･_･`) Thank you very much! Yes. Then, on September 9th, Seven Live was held! After a while, we were able to do performance in front of everyone, and it was really fun~(´･_･`) Being able to sing, ah how fun. Ah, how fun. I thought of that many times(´･_･`)… I thought of that even stronger as there is everyone in the Live. Thank you very much. And the next day, September 10th, National Handshake Meeting!! Thank you very much!! I was paired with Renka!! She’s really cute. Even just a bit, let me tell you about Renka. At the time of handshake, you can see a really big laugh face and high-pitched voice, like ‘Eh~!’ that you could hear a lot, and she made my excitement went up as well. I felt like I was back to 2 years old(´･_･`) Renka, I think she has the power to make other people smile. It might be just laughing for fun, but if you see Renka’s smile, you will naturally be smiling as well. I was really happy I could see such precious smile of hers that day. She is younger than me, but she is easy to talk to. I always call her Renka-chan. It can’t be helped that she’s cute. Renka-chan. Next time, let’s go shopping together. The truth is, in this photo, I was sitting on Renka’s knee and she held me. Are you jealous? Looking at this, Shiori looks like the little sister. Eh? It’s not? Thanks. As I think that I want to eat cream puff, I was able to eat choquette in Nobi Nobi Nogizaka!! Is there such a happy thing? I am very happy(´･_･`) After all, happiness is something that you call, right. It will not come if you just sit and wait. That’s what I learned. And! September 6th Was Yoshida Ayano Christie-chan’s birthday Aya-chan happy birthday! Aya-chan gives her really cute photo as present to everyone. Actually I want to keep it in my computer terminal only… But because I love sharing I’ll share it for you! Recently, she will wink every time our eyes meet. At first I will react, ‘Ah, I’m donee~♡’, but now I don’t know how to react. Aya-chan(´･_･`)I am sorry(´･_･`) I love that kindness of yours. I think you really got a good photo there. I fell in love with Aya-chan(´･_･`)♡ Then, then! Today, September 13th… Momo-chan happy birthday!! Momo-chan is really kind, I always wonder if there is other people with such a beautiful heart as hers. I feel like I’ve mentioned that before… Momo-chan, because she likes grills, I decided to look for a shop to buy some. But I couldn’t find it easily, and instead, at a Japanese confectionery store nearby, I bought noboriayu. (TLnote: noboriayu is a Japanese sweet cake that shaped like a fish, originally comes from Gifu prefecture) It’s fish too just the same!! Momo-chan happy birthday(´･_･`)!!! I will announce to you. 《Scheduled release》 ◯9/15 EX Taishu Yamashita and I, both of us are in the cover. I was really happy. One year after joining, this is the first time I’m in the cover. Thank you very much. ◯9/28 Platinum FLASH I did it as solo. That day a lot of miracles took place. I was happy to be able to film at that day To take it as solo, I was really elated. Thank you very much. ◯9/30 BUBKA I did it as solo. I want to say this, say that… finally(´･_･`) Really, thank you very much. If I thought that I want to take it just like this by chance… I didn’t imagine I can film with that form… it was full of joy and also astonishment. It was the first time I talk slowly about my thoughts so much. That day, I became to like filming more than before. Please see it by all means. Thank you very much!! ◯10/10 CM now I took it together with Miona-san. As it’s my first time to take it with senior like her I was nervous(´･_･`) After all, there are so many things to learn from seniors, I am always watching during the filming. There was also moment during filming with Miona-san when we just can’t stop laughing. Our time, only two people. We couldn’t stop grinning~ It will still be far away, but thank you very much. (TLnote: she uses honorary suffix -sama for every magazines she mentioned. She usually uses -san in her previous blogs) This time for you as well, I’ve made a new report. So everyone can see it. I want you to see what is usually unseen from me. Ah, I’m looking forward to release it! One year has passed since I joined Nogizaka46 as 3rd generation. Regarding that, I think I will do a revised self-introduction. Kubo Shiori Born July 14th 2001 Cancer O From Miyagi prefecture Favorite foods are yoghurt, ice cream, soy bean Hobby → writing letters What I’m doing my best at now → learning make up Treasure → plush doll Angel ~Please read this fast from now~ On my off day I don’t leave my family’s home, I clean up, I watch TV, I cook, and I eat lots of delicious foods. I like fairly simple clothes. I can’t do make up. I’m in the midst of learning. I love talking. In the handshake meeting, there are times when I talk first before the fans. I love doing Live. I am looking at people so far away. I also find towels and fans (uchiwa, the tool). I love filming. Shooting magazines and such is my favorite work. I think I always want to meet a lot of people who are different from myself. I introduced myself differently than usual. If you want to hear more, please stay tune until next time! Well, to do this again, September 4th 2016, Nogizaka46 3rd generations joined. Joining as 3rd generation, a year has passed! A year passed by in a flash. During this time there are a lot of things I’ve experienced. Everything, is important points to create the current me. In the process, seniors, 3rd gens, staffs, everyone involved, and fans, There are a lot of encounters, There are a lot of supports received. Especially, during the tour period, I felt the greatness of seniors more. Just by watching their backs, there are a lot of things learned. I always watch their backs even until now. But I think it will be just until one year has passed. From now, it won’t be good just to do that, there are a lot of other things to do. With such seniors, in November 7th and 8th, We will go to Tokyo Dome. I am in such a blessed environment. If I’m being relaxed here, it will do no good. More and more, I have to find out what I can do. Do your best. Myself. In the various experiences I got during this one-year period, Things that I want to do, things that I want to achieve, things that I want to challenge can be seen little by little. From now on, I have to mention it and I have to achieve it. I want to be a person who can carry out her own words. As my personality is heavy and serious, I am sure that people will get tired of me. And yet, everyone said gentle and warm words to me. (TLnote: she uses honorific suffix -sama again here) Thank you for always giving a lot of comments. Seeing everyone’s words, What should I do… I think that’s not what I think in that situation. Instead, for things that are in front of me, I will concentrate on hitting the highest point with my full might. You are the source of my power. I am always grateful. Just a bit, I will say what I always want to say to you. (TLnote: another usage of suffix -sama) I wonder if Shiori has changed a little What do you think? Do you think I have changed? I always wanted to hear it. But, that’s not it, As I have to notice it by myself. I have to be aware of my own self. If I don’t care about my own self, then surely nothing has changed. Of course, environment and such, there are many things that have changed. But it’s about the inside. I still can’t answer with loud voice what has clearly changed inside me. One year has passed, really it was supposed to be written here. I want to meet everyone as soon as possible. How many times? You might be bored listening to it. But, I will change. ‘Will change’, but what is actually changing? What is it specifically? Are there more things that I want to change? Yes, there are things that being asked frequently I haven’t decided how I will change. I don’t decide that. Without deciding, in my environment, how can I change my form… Thinking of it, I will have to make changes according to the situation. Besides, if I keep being me as it is, Looking at the future years, what will everyone think? Surely, you will get bored with a human like me. That’s not good, so that’s why I want to change. No matter what happens, for those who are watching me, I want to change myself. Someday, looking at the changed me, for those who understand me, I want to change. Although it’s suffocating, this is me. There is such people like me. And I love those who can accept and understand me. From now on, just like tightrope walking, it is me who is swaying back and forth. Please take care of me. I will not make you regret. A photo taken immediately after passing the audition and a picture one year later. It happened to be in the same pose. The above selfie, is also the first close up selfie. A long time ago, before joining, Thinking that I wanted to challenge selfies, I tried hard to find good angle using my mobile phone, But I couldn’t do it anyway, There are still photos taken at that time, and I showed it to Hazuki. Then she laughed really hard. It looks like ID photo. ‘Someday post it in your blog!’ she told me, but I don’t have the courage to do it In this blog, the pen is the slowest so far up until now. The truth is the more words I want to say, the more words won’t come out. 2nd year. If I do the same thing as the first year then nothing will change. I won’t do the same thing as first year. That’s what I think. I will write again. Kubo Shiori Words without lies. I don’t want to convey arranged beautiful things. It doesn’t have to be beautiful. It doesn’t have to be perfect. If I write my honest thoughts, I believe it will be conveyed to you, it will reach you, so I will continue to write long blogs. It’s not about records or lengths. I write what I want to write. I am throwing away strange pride, and write as I wish. Are you okay with such blog? 2nd year. Rushing. Transcript of the letter: 皆さんヘ 乃木坂46に加入して、1年がたちました。 今日この日まで、私たちの成長を見中ってください。 本当にありがとうございます。 1年にあっていうまでした。 その中で皆さんと出会い、沢山の言葉をいただきました。 その言葉は、いつも私の原動かでした。それに今も変わりません。 そんな皆さんを、飽きさせない人間になりたいと思います。 2年目。走ります。 今後もよろしくおねいします。 いつも本当にありがとう。 久保史緒里 “To everyone One year has passed since I joined Nogizaka46. Up until today, you’ve watched us grow. Really, thank you very much. It’s already a year. During that time, I met everyone and got a lot of words. Those words, will always be my motive. And it still doesn’t change even now. I want to be a person who doesn’t make you bored. 2nd year. I am going to run. Please take care of me in the future. As always, thank you very much. Kubo Shiori” Again, I'm reminded that for a sixteen years old, no matter how fragile she looks like on the outside, Kubochan is a very bold and honest young girl. Sometimes she's just too brutally honest that reading her words makes me drop my jaw in astonishment. Her epilogue this time also made it clear that she doesn't want to sweeten her words, that everything she put out to reach her fans is really what she thinks, her personal raw thoughts. Not many girls out there has this kind of way of thinking. No wonder they call her weird. A goal driven girl. As long as she keeps her goal on sight and stands firm with her ideals, I will keep supporting her. Bonus: Attached a photo posted in instagram by her senior, Enosawa Manami
Kubo Shiori's promotion video was displayed on the huge screen of stadium in Miyagi. http://nogizaka-46bunno1.blog.jp/archives/72357360.html
I believe she still has more for us in her arsenal. Borrowing game terms, she isn't a max leveled character yet, with lots of abilities yet to be unlocked. Let's enjoy the game I don't know why 46bunno1 just posted that because... ...that happened almost a month ago. But this following might be the reason, just to keep the ball rolling. September 17th, fans were shocked when they noticed that the schedule of KHB, a TV station in Miyagi prefecture, has added Nogizaka Kojichuu to be broadcast starting from September 24th, today (Nogichuu usually only be broadcast in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, Kyushu, and Okayama IIRC), even though the episode broadcast will be late a few weeks than the usual schedule we watch. Summary here It was also announced that before the broadcast there will be a special message from unnamed member. And since it's Miyagi, 99% of the guesses of which member it would be go to... and they are correct. Kubo Shiori's message before KHB's Nogichuu if the video does not show watch the video here This is what she said: Spoiler KHBをご覧の皆さん、乃木坂46 3期生の久保史緒里です. いよいよ、今日から乃木坂工事中が私の故郷宮城でも放送されます！ メンバーの個性と魅力がいっぱいつまった番組です！ 私も楽しい番組になるように先輩方と一緒に頑張っています！ 皆さんも是非毎週チェックして私達を応援してください！ それでは乃木坂工事中スタートです！ Dear KHB viewers, I am Nogizaka46 3rd generation Kubo Shiori. Finally, Nogizaka Under Construction will be broadcast in my hometown Miyagi from today! It is a program filled with a lot of individuality and charms of members! I am also doing my best together with seniors to make it a fun program! Everyone please check it every week and please support us! Well then, Nogizaka Under Construction, starts! To think that this is the first broadcast in Miyagi, ever, having her giving a word on this is really meaningful. History, as Shiori's name suggests, is made once again.
Way to go, Kubo-chan! She's apparently the sleeper hit of the 3rd gens. Her humble, unassuming charm belies a huge potential that is slowly being unveiled.
wow..with everything she got so far..if she is a regular fukujin after this, no one can deny it as she has already contributed so much to nogi. seeing this also make me afraid that other 3rd gen especially 'low-tier' one is not gonna get any push from management.
Don't worry, other 3rd gens are also given chances to shine. Even they tone it down a bit for Kubochan in this 19th single, by giving her a duet with no MV and position her at last row in 3rd gen song. It's pretty fair. (Though in the back of my head I'm still angry she didn't get an MV lol) Can't wait for Seventeen next issue~ I wonder what kind of style will she show us... that little devil is trying to tease people huh I've translated Kubochan's blog from September 25th (de jure, but de facto is management displayed it late as it was already 26th lol) There are a lot of senpai mentioned this time, but I particularly love the part when she talks about 'Iku-san'... I wonder what kind of exchange they already have by now. And as always, it's a blog filled with gratitude, with so many 'thank you very much' uttered. Alright then, Spoiler: Changing tomorrow Changing tomorrow. – Kubo Shiori (TLNote: that is the last line of Atarashii Kafun first chorus) Before this, my throat felt thirsty Although I thought to drink water, I am inclined to drink carbonated water So I gulped it down. As I drank the carbonated water in one shot, I closed my eyes. Why did I do that? Hello everyone. Good work every day. Nogizaka46 3rd generation 1st year high schooler 16 years old Kubo Shiori. Thank you very much. Starting (the blog) today with daily question that doesn’t really matter. If you ask why I did that in the beginning part, Like this, Overflowing questions is nothing in daily life To find it, I wonder if it’s worth living, I suddenly thought that it would be fun to live! It doesn’t have to have deep meaning!! Therefore. It means that I want to live my daily life thoroughly. Yes. Recently, I wanted to do something when I have time, but… I don’t really have hobby, So, I started to play Sudoku (TLnote: a trivia, while foreigners know what sudoku is and that term is Japanese, Japanese people use ‘ナンプレ-nanpure’ to refer to the same game. Nanpure itself is an abbreviation of ‘ナンバープレース-number place’, which is borrowed from English words. Fun irony) It is fun to use my head!! Apparently, I love using my own head so much. Yesterday, at Pacifico Yokohama, Individual handshake event was held!!! Thank you so much! This time, everyone said, “You become stylish” I was happy I will keep studying more(´･_･`) 1st round and 2nd round, I wore red knit as base 3rd and 4th round, the base was one piece And, I did a little dress up. There were various conversation topics~ I’m glad you read the magazine(´･_･`) It was fun! Thank you very much! And, Every time, you sent me flowers… Thank you very much. I don’t put photos of them at handshake meeting in this blog, ‘Did she not look at the flowers?’… maybe you will think like that, I am sorry if you have that thought… But I look them earnestly. I read the messages. I am healed. Thank you very much. Then, August 6th, was Kana-san’s birthday! So, at last week’s handshake meeting, Her birthday festival was held… Somehow I was allowed to read her my letter(´･_･`) Thank you very much. I feel that my love for Kana-san is overflowing. Kana-san is really a wonderful person. I wonder if it’s alright for me a 3rd gen to be allowed to read the letter… (´･_･`) as I think of that, I was happy knowing that Kana-san seemed to be really pleased. A few days after the birthday festival, when there was an opportunity for us to meet, Kana-san said “I am embarrassed I can’t even look at you in the eye” She was so cute my heart skipped a beat. With Reno-chan. By chance we wore berets at the same round! Happy happy~~ Then, September 23th, Was Ranze-san’s birthday! Happy birthday!!!! I’ve been able to talk with Ranze-san about very deep things since God knows when. At handshake meeting etc., whenever we meet she will always wave her hands and asks me to come to her with smile. I love the time when the two of us talk about various things. Next time, let’s go out together! Ranze-san, happy birthday! From now on please take care of me(´･_･`)! Recently, looking at my reflection in the mirror, I wonder how my usual self looks like I have that kind of thinking. I wonder whether there was any wrong behavior of mine at that time. I wonder what kind of speech was said at that time. I wonder how is my usual self is reflected at the surroundings. Looking at the mirror, staring at my own form, I am thinking. The answer doesn’t always come out. But the time when I’m facing myself like this, I recently realized that it’s important. By reviewing how I usually do things, I can see things that are missing from myself. There are so many, I hope I can reduce it even if just a little. September 17th, Special event was also being held! Archery… and Nogizaka exam… and blackbeard game… It was fun, right~ I was really bad at blackbeard. Really. I don’t know the reason why it jumps suddenly. To make much noises like that isn’t something that I can’t change even in the future, I suppose, and in advance, to Asuka-san and Kawamura-san in the next lane, I said “I am sorry if I’m too noisy” After all it’s no good. I was too scared. Asuka-san, Kawamura-san, I am sorry(´･_･`) I feel like people at the next lane also laughed at me… It’s embarrassing… I wonder if it is something that can be overcome through practice… I have to no matter how(´･_･`) And!! The main visual of the stage has been released!! Everyone has different atmosphere than usual, right. Did you find where I am? Center parting hair!!! Make up-san said “I want your hairstyle to look like show model!” and this happened (´･_･`) I was happy with the fresh hairstyle and make up! Watching seniors’ form during various performances, I cry, I laugh, I forget to blink, my heart is moved, my thought is changed, I got a lot of influence. Therefore, when this stage was decided, I would like to make myself to be like them. That, by no means is an easy thing to do. Understanding that, now is the time for me to do what I have to do. That’s what I think every day. Despite having such positiveness, I may turn my attention to other things, And negativeness may get in the way. At that time, I will blame myself. But I recently realized that it’s not necessarily a good thing. I often be told that I hate to lose. I am aware of that, And another thing that I noticed, Apparently, I always look clumsy. The way things are changing around, And, it seems like humans can’t follow the same route to the correct answer. Even so, as I hate to lose I will win, I will derive the answer with my own route. As I said, that is ideal. The stage “Migoroshi Hime” I want it to be watched by a lot of people. For that, I will do my best! Thank you very much! What should I do as I love talking so much? I really like it(´･_･`) Talking about deep things, interesting things, I really love them. But I am worried that I talk too much. Really, I can talk for about 5-6 hours. I once talked with Himeka-san for 5 hours! Next time in order to meet Moni-chan, I promised Himeka-san I will intrude to her home! I’m looking forward to it! (TLNote: for those who don’t know, Moni-chan is Himetan’s dog) I wonder why talking is fun Of course, listening is also fun. I really like it. September 16th, I participated in Girls Award! Thank you so much! That time, I was standing at Seventeen’s stage. I was nervous at runway since the (Seventeen’s) school festival, But seniors this time said to me, “It will be alright~”, so I was able to face it calmly(´･_･`) Actually, Miona-san, Wakatsuki-san, and Hoshino-san also came running to me… I was really happy(´･_･`) Thank you so much! According to the story I heard later, Wakatsuki-san shouted “Kubo-chan!” But as I was engulfed by my nervousness, I didn’t notice at all(´･_･`) I am sorry… But, as I did it this time, I thought that I want to walk on runway again. To keep getting more beautiful, wearing pretty clothes, Also, to stand on stage, I want to do my best. One more thing, I had a dream. May it be realized. In order to do it, I have to work even harder. I will announce to you. ◯9/27 OVERTURE With Minamin and Denchan, first time doing it by us three people!!! I was enchanted by these two older sisters’ adult feel. These two are really beautiful~ ◯9/28 PLATINUM FLASH I took it as solo. The clothes are really cute, I want you to see it!! ◯10/7 BOMB I took it with Yoda Momo Mizuki. We ate lots of foods~(´･_･`) It was a fun filming! ◯10/10 CMnow It is a gravure with Miona-san. Miona-san is kind, cute… When Miona-san was next to me my heart beat faster(´･_･`) ☆10/1 Seventeen ☆10/1 Kasho Sanzen Web CM release Thank you very much!! Released at October 11th, 19th single “Itsuka dekiru kara kyou dekiru” In the regular version Unit song “Atarashii Kafun~ Musical ‘Mishiranu Sekai’ yori~” Was recorded. Thank you very much. Somehow, it is a unit song with Iku-san. When I heard the story I was really happy, Iku-san’s beloved beautiful voice, I can’t ruin it just because of me… With that in mind, I sang every day in my bathroom until the recording day… How to produce beautiful voice, Those were the days of pursuit. At Live in Sendai, when I was able to talk with Iku-san during ‘night tension’, (TLNote: Remember when Ikuchan and Kubochan sat together in a yakiniku party? That's when lol) I don’t know it yet, But no way, To be able to have this grateful conversation, I felt like I am blessed. I am still listening to it many times over and over every day. Every time I listen to it tears come out. Why is that happening. May this song be a song that is loved by many people. Iku-san. Thank you very much. I love you. Do you have any good news recently? I recently started to write ‘happy note’ Every day, because it’s good with just one, I will write today’s good thing. In that case, Somehow while I'm filled with that thought, I feel like this day will be a good day. Today, I will be happy if you can read this blog. Usually, 'What happened suddenly?' You might think that way. I will tell you from now on. Thank you for always supporting me. Recently, I feel like I am being appreciated. There are people who need me. About that, I wonder how happy it is. There are people who do things for me. As I am in this joyful environment What I have to do is clear enough. Those who support me, I want you to have fun. I want you to think about happy things every day. When I appear at magazine or television, “I am happy” “I am looking forward to it” I want you to say that. And as always, I will say “I will do my best” Now I am feeling ‘I’m looking forward to it’ more than ‘please work hard’. Even though it might be hard to understand, Now I want you to watch me. Please watch me without looking away. Because Shiori will always be watching you too. Because I will meet each one of you properly. From now on too I really appreciate your continued support. I am just a tiny person, But from now on too, thank you very much. I always receive comments, Thank you very much. Very polite comments that takes time to write are overflowing, There are also names of those who come to handshake meeting, Immediately when there is something I received comments, I am happy. I want to tell you this every time. Thank you for this. Things that I always want to say. I am sorry I can’t do SHOWROOM stream yet. “I am looking forward for your SHOWROOM stream~” I received that a lot, I also want to do it as soon as possible(´･_･`) At that time, I want to invite someone to be my guest. “Let’s do it!” they said. Please look forward to it!!!!!! I think the blog this time is a blog that let everyone to use their head… So, only those whose heads are full who can see this(´･_･`) Hoisa. The title is Naughty Shiori. I will not post such picture again~ I will write again. Kubo Shiori. Recently, after I finished updating my blog, ‘Ah, ah, I wanted to say this’ ‘I want to say that too’ There are a lot of things in my mind. As I tried to write it, at yesterday’s handshake meeting, After handshake is over, ‘There was something that I want to say’ As I listened to that voice, I thought about it together in my heart. Things I am searching for can’t be found during the search. That is just the same. Things that I am looking for, can’t be obtained with just a one moment feeling In order to do that it takes effort, then it becomes a habit… then it becomes natural When I realize it, I wonder what I will get in my hand. It’s just natural that I will do my best today for the sake of tomorrow, But I don’t know what kind of tomorrow will be waiting for me Still, if I am doing my best in the past, tomorrow will surely, Be shining wonderfully.
As always, thanks @eternalord for the translation. So, she like to play Sudoku, huh? I used to play it a lot. I wonder how fast she solve the expert level. And, I'm little bit worried about what Kanarin said to Kubo. As we all know, Kanarin is well-known as cute girl predator. Look at how she never gave up to hunt down KTK. She always chase her around. I hope Kuboshi can run faster to avoid this predator. Somehow, Kuboshi put some ease in my mind, about Nogi's future. She can really represent the grace, beauty and elegance image that Nogi has been hold until today.
i may be getting ahead of myself, but i'm already excited for the next single. as far as outside activities, she's having a blast. inside Nogi, imo unit song with Ikuchan weighs more than 18th w-center (bias opinion ). she just showed us what she's made of and this is just the beginning. i agree as far as Nogi's future is concerned, Shiorin's presence gives you that assurance. always, many many thanks @eternalord for the translation, such a delight reading her blog
Thanks for the appreciation guys I am sorry if there are a lot of errors in the translations. I am trying my best to be able to convey what she actually means, but sometimes I think it's just not good enough. If it's just report about her activities I'm pretty confident, but when it comes to her raw thoughts and she's getting philosophical, that's when everything starts to go south Not only that her blogs are long, but even Japanese fans also praise her literary ability, so in a way, her sentences simulate advance Nihongo (at least for me). I am still learning in that regards, and I feel like Kubochan's blogs help me a lot too. So bear with me and my shallow translation skill, fam. I will do my best (borrowing Kubochan's words ) Please feel free to correct me, I am all ears. But she already got caught In Kuboshii's 22nd blog, September 1st, she told us she somehow got involved in Kanarin-Kotoko chase scene. I wonder how many times that happen though lol As a fellow Ikuchan-Kubochan oshi, I get that feeling. Like this song must be a godsend, our hymn. "The best ever created!" "Explosion of talents!" "Great vocals!" Sometimes I just want to shout those words to everyone. The only thing that bugs me is the fact that it has no MV. I keep trying to rationalize with 'Ikuchan is busy maybe she can't shoot another MV', 'Ah, it will be too much of a push for Kubochan' and it's working for a while, until I watch the already revealed 19th b-side MVs. Seeds of envy is now growing within me But that's okay, things are not always going the way we want them to be, that's natural. (again, borrowing Kubochan's words) The positive side is Shiichan is happy with this development, and she's got a rare experience not every other fellow members can have. This must be precious for her too. So I am grateful enough as it is
Well, usually Iku do something to make her song extraordinary. Her long waited centered unit song, Dankeschön, not quite liked at first hear. Fans rage and shout how dirt management-san treated Ikuchan. But she flip it with her self made vid. It was turn to be awesome. if the video does not show watch the video here She did it again to Muhyoujou and Harukanaru Bhutan. I hope she do something for Atarashi Kafun.
no way, you're doing us a great favor. specially for someone like me with japanese limited to arigatou, konnichiwa, gomenasai, your hard work is very much appreciated. and you've shared a lot already. keep it up please, like you always do yes!!! definitely. the moment i saw this ikuchan-kubochan combo my jaw dropped. i have longed to hear kubochan sing since that manattan comment of "ikuchan potential". she has some video clips but i wish for something more to clearly hear her voice. and it's a wish come true, no less than a pairing with my oshi. how crazy it that? only thing i'd like to ask is a live performance. i know it's gonna happen, for sure about the MV, yeah it can't be helped. agree with the possible reasons you gave. can't have it all. but it's all good. even with 3rd gen, seeing her at the back, for a few seconds i ask why but realize it's all fine. all in moderation
I hope so! Just remembered she did them all But if she won't then it's alright too. If that's the case, then I hope one day Nogizaka could have another MV collection with poll to decide songs to be given MV, so this one can find justice Just added new entry in Kubo Shiori gallery, her solo gravure in Platinum FLASH Vol.1 that was released yesterday, September 28th Last pic escalated quickly
Sendai promotion video for October was published. Here it is: if the video does not show watch the video here
Thanks! The summary: 「Nogizaka46 Kubo Shiori's Miyagi・Sendai Journey Shiori」October Sendai City Story First opening sentence, "It's great! Being here, I am feeling home. The air is delicious somehow." Kubochan proceeded to ride Loople Sendai, a bus that tours around Sendai's tourist spots (find out more about it here). She remarked that she's feeling nostalgic, she first rode it when she was in junior high. First stop is Sendai City Museum. She admired the front statue, which is several postmen delivering mails (must be connected with her hobby of writing letters). Not sure why she didn't go inside (I want to see Date armour...) Then she visited Jozenji-dori. Lined with Keyaki trees (I mean, zelkova trees ), it is proudly celebrated as the 'heart' of Sendai, which is named 'City of Forest' itself. She said that this is a feeling you won't get in Tokyo, and by seeing all this greenery, she's healed. After that she went to Kotodai Park. It's still at the same area, so it's close. She heard nice sound, and came to the water fountain. She then found a stage, and suggested that 3rd gens could perform there. Everyone (in 3rd gens) wants to go to Miyagi, she said. Selfie time with flower beds, don't want to miss that. Finally she went to Kasho Sanzen Omachi main store at Hirose-dori. There she ate the Royal Terrasse, which won trophies in international food quality contest Monde Selection for 25 consecutive years. Of course she said it's delicious
