•The episode starts with this. The band says that there were a lot of bugs at the venue. RINA says that there were a lot of praying mantis in particular. MAMI wonders if the flower-man really was okay since the bug kept flying into him. TOMO says that it did sound like it was trying to taste him. They wonder if there were any people who also became flowers and were stung or such, and to let them know.
•RINA reads the next message from a listener who went to the H2 Energy Festival and says it was their first time succeeding in taking their girlfriend to watch SCANDAL live. She agreed to go because she wanted to see the auto show, and it also had the festival aspect (RINA: "That's the hurdle that had to be cleared [in order for her to go to SCANDAL concert]?"). She knew almost all of the songs played, so the listener was very happy to see the SCANDAL-learning on the drive over was put to good use. They say they'd like to take her to a solo concert next, and that she also became a fan of RINA's after being overwhelmed by her intense drumming. RINA thanks them and says that makes her happy to hear. She also says that they had performed "Onegai Navigation" that day after not playing in a long time, which makes it impressive that the GF knew the song.
•MAMI reads the next message from a listener who saw SCANDAL at the Muginotoki festival where they had performed an acoustic set. They say that they don't think there are many bands that show the soles of their shoes like that, though. They laugh and HARU says that they didn't particularly want to show the soles off. They laugh and say that those listening who have no idea what that's about probably are confused, and then say that they'll get to it in a bit. HARU talks about the festival and says that it was their first time appearing at it. They had ties to it with the WILD STOCK camping show, which TOMO has been the MC for, and TOMO had been saying for a while how nice of a festival it is. TOMO says that that was their first time playing a full acoustic set. HARU says that it was about 40 minutes and they played each song with an MC in between, but they couldn't talk too much or they would run out of time. That's why they were kind of in a hurry and had to check with the staff in the wings to make sure they were keeping on time. TOMO says that their outfits were sponsored this time, with their shoes being from KEEN and their clothes being from BAMBOO SHOOTS. They wanted to show off the shoes, which is why they were showing the shoes off. MAMI says that the logo was on the side of the shoes so they lifted their legs to show it off, but apparently all people could see was the soles of the shoes (like this). RINA says that the logo is on the soles, though. She also says that wearing outdoor clothing in a venue surrounded by nature, and that everything was great. TOMO says she's glad they went with those outfits since it was pretty cold that day. The others agree. RINA says that the team from the clothing brand was so happy that they were crying, which made the band feel all warm and fuzzy. HARU says they're good people. TOMO says it made her feel like a real adult.
•Another thing the listener mentioned is seeing the girl who TOMO made cry during a Mölkky game. TOMO laughs and says that she did make her cry. She and MAMI were recording for WILD STOCK and were playing as a team. The other team consisted of Aswa (the show's other MC) and a little girl picked from the crowd. You can actually watch them play it here. At first, Aswa's team was doing so well that they were ahead of M&T, but then they started making a comeback. When TOMO went, "We're making a comeback!", the girl started crying. They all laugh at this. MAMI says that TOMO was pretty fired up. RINA asks how old the girl was. They say she was probably elementary school age. MAMI says that the girl plays Mölkky for fun and probably does it on a regular basis, she probably was frustrated that she wasn't able to show off her strength. MAMI again says how fired up TOMO was, which makes them all laugh. TOMO says that the girl was probably also nervous because there were a lot of people around them watching. RINA says that when a kid does an activity such as sports or playing music with an adult, it's always better to have the adult take them seriously, even if the kid loses. HARU says that they know when adults are going easy on them. RINA says that even though the kid cried at the time, she's sure it'll be a great memory for them later. TOMO says that the winning team was awarded with some items from a camping brand and they said they'd give the kid an item, which ended up being a sukajan (embroidered bomber jacket) that she was happy about getting. She says that the kid teared up a little (in happiness? lol), which made them feel relieved. MAMI says that the kid probably did feel a little frustrated and embarrassed, and after they took a group photo together, the kid took off the jacket right away. They all laugh at this. HARU says that she probably did feel embarrassed.
•HARU reads the next message from a listener who saw SCANDAL at GRIOTTO, the event where they played a joint-band concert with KEYTALK. This was their first time attending a concert since the pandemic started. They say they were moved by what the organizer Morita said at the end of the event. The band says that Morita is very passionate and even left a letter in their dressing room as well as greeted them in person before the event. They also talk about how events like that have a different kind of passion to them. Everyone is working together to make the day more exciting, and that kind of cohesion makes everything very passionate. They then talk about KEYTALK and how they're friends who have also been playing music together for a long time, and there are so many things that SCANDAL could relate to, like how they were trying their best to find the joy while trying to find various ways to make things better, and how they were moving forward. RINA says that that made them feel emotional. HARU says that they're all around the same age, after all, and that there are surely some problems that people their age face. MAMI says that KEYTALK has had the same band members the entire time as well. RINA says that she was talking to Yagi the drummer and noticed that the way he holds his drumsticks has changed and he now holds them like how jazz drummers do. He said that that's because he figured out that that's the best way to hold them that suits his body now. RINA says that she's also changed her form and training methods a lot, and it made her think that she's sure that everyone is going through all sorts of things. She felt encouraged and made her want to work harder. HARU says that both bands are doing their best while going through a lot of changes. RINA says she hopes that people who listen to their music and are influenced by it, even if just a little, will create a new era of music, and she hopes that all-girl bands will continue to survive and thrive in this way. She says that this was a very wonderful day.
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Lately, we've been spending our days In the studio creating. The sky now gets dark In no time now. I'm happy we're making so many songs that I like
There are so many steps to creating one song-- It's truly an endless journey. Sometimes I calmly think that this is a really strange job Where we can spend months To make sounds that last about 3 minutes
But I enjoy the time we spend together Encouraging each other to make things through trial and error, And I want to spend time making sure That the memories we have while making things are good ones
Still, No matter how early you think you've been preparing, Isn't December too hectic every year? haha What is this phenomenon( ◜ᴗ◝ )
Let's all manage to get through this week! When you're tired, just remember That SCA-chan is also working hard︎! haha Let's clear it together♡⃛ ̖́-
※Bonus
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HARUNA on TOMOMI's misreading: "This is a candidate for the Power Word Awards"
Episode ＃35 blog
HARUNA: We'll just be reading messages this time. Let's get to it.
Yacchi
I attended Kanshasai vol.2 at Zepp Haneda! The setlist was really awesome!!
I've been going to SCANDAL concerts every year since I started working in 2018, but this was my first time hearing so many songs live. Seeing how the fans around me knew how to vibe to any song made me realize that I'm still a newbie... I'll go to more and more concerts from now on and do my best so that I can show off my vibing with a smug look on my face!
Congratulations on the 15th anniversary of your debut!
HARUNA: There were quite a few old songs on this tour, so vibing to songs is definitely something to think about...
RINA: Something like that will make you go, "How do you vibe to this song?" But you're free to do whatever you want, so no need to worry about it at all!
HARUNA: You don't have to worry about it at all, and even if you think do, I don't think the people around you care at all.
RINA: It's the MANIA members in our fan club who create the vibes. But they also want to make the newcomers feel comfortable...I think many of them have already thought that much about it, so I really hope they can enjoy the music how they like.
HARUNA: But it would be surprising for them to see people suddenly start spinning towels during a chorus.
TOMOMI: That's true.
RINA: It'll make you go, "So that's what you do during this song!"
TOMOMI: As for Kanshasai, I think more than half the audience had at least one song that they had never heard before.
HARUNA: That's definitely not the case with "BEAUTeen!!", right?
MAMI: Yeah, we haven't played that for a while.
HARUNA: Please keep coming back to our concerts!
TOMOMI:Now for the next message.
Watapan
I attended the Billboard JAPAN Women In Music concert held at Hibiya Park Concert Hall on November 3. I usually go to SCANDAL concerts alone, but this was the first time I invited my husband. He had attended "NAON no YAON" 10 years ago to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the venue, and he said, "SCANDAL performed at that～"
When the event started and we were listening to Nishina, the first performer, sing, a 7-8 cm bee-like insect flew onto the back of a middle-aged man wearing a yellow "Sekai Ichi" t-shirt who was sitting one row in front of us. As I stood by and watched in horror as the same bug repeatedly flew at the man in the yellow shirt, my husband calmly explained that the insect was trying its best to stretch its mouth toward the t-shirt. He said that the bug probably thought the yellow t-shirt was a flower and was trying to suck the nectar. Unfortunately, the bug could not suck the nectar, and it did not come close to us after that.
SCANDAL appeared at the end of the show in the outfits from their latest promo photos, and when I saw them, I couldn't help muttering how cool they looked the moment I saw them. I enjoyed dancing and shouting as much as I could in the pleasant night breeze!
On the way home, I asked my husband, "Wasn't SCANDAL cool?" He said, "It was so wonderful! I was surprised to see TOMOMI dancing and playing beautifully. And the flower sitting in front of us...
MAMI: What??
HARUNA: ...eh? Flower!?
MAMI: The "flower" that was sitting in front!! It doesn't say "flower," does it?
TOMOMI: Sorry, I misread...
MAMI: Eh?
HARUNA: This is a "Power Word Award" candidate.
TOMOMI: That was my mistake... The listener didn't write that.
MAMI: What did they really write?
TOMOMI: It says, "The flower-man sitting in front of us was also..."
MAMI: No, no, no, they go together, "flower" and "flower-man."
TOMOMI: I'll continue...
"And the flower-man sitting in front of us was also vibing a lot," he said. He seemed to have enjoyed the atmosphere of the venue, and I'm glad we were able to go together to the concert.
MAMI: The listener also wrote "flower-man," right?
TOMOMI: Yeah, not just "flower." They were just wearing a yellow shirt.
MAMI: But the listener is also roasting the guy, right?
•TOMO wonders how long it takes their program director Ono to reply. RINA immediately says that he probably takes a long time, which they all laugh at. Ono says that he replies back right away if it's on LINE. The band is surprised by this. He also says that the messages will accumulate otherwise. RINA says that he is a busy person. MAMI says that there are a lot of times when you happen to be looking at your phone when a LINE message comes through and you accidentally tap on the message, which it marks it as read, so you feel that you need to reply right away. HARU says that she doesn't think it's problem that it's marked as read right away, as long as you do respond at one point. MAMI says that you do feel a little concerned about it, though. RINA says that she gets it and says that if it's something about work, she can reply within a minute. HARU says that RINA is really fast at replying. RINA says she is, and that she can give an answer in about two seconds. They laugh at this. HARU says that RINA wants to decide on whatever it is right away. RINA says that regarding personal matters, however, she doesn't worry about that at all. Ono says that he doesn't get many messages from friends and wonders about staffer Kawai, who is younger. She seems to say that she's like RINA and doesn't worry about it.
•RINA says that there are some people who will send the same message again (because they didn't get a reply the first time) without worrying too much about it, and that it's fine if you're sending it to a friend when you want them to answer back right away. She says that she personally tries to reply quickly, but even when she feels that the person's not replying back fast enough, even though she wants a fast reply, she doesn't send the message again. TOMO says that it's hard to draw the fine line for this. HARU says that the four of them feel that replying back in 30 minutes is quick. RINA clarifies that's that's for them who are in their 30s. TOMO says that if the reply comes on the day you're supposed to meet up/etc., then it's too late. They also say that it's totally normal if the reply comes a few days later [after the first message]. HARU says that that's the same as what the listener thinks. RINA says there's nothing wrong there and they laugh. HARU says that you would be a little shocked if two people tell you otherwise, like the listener's friends. They again say that what the listener's opinions are on this are totally valid.
•Ono then says that the same listener has sent in another message, which TOMO reads. The listener says that in S2E30 episode during the "SCAN-Dare!?" segment (TOMO: "What segment is this, again?" - No one seems to remember), the band mentions BPM and how they'd consider songs of theirs to be fast/slow when it comes to SCANDAL songs. They ask what they think the fine line is between fast/slow songs, and which song do they think is right on that line. MAMI says that she has something in mind, and that their songs that are 180+ BPM are what she'd consider as fast. TOMO goes, "Wouldn't 170 be the fine line?" MAMI again says that she thinks it's 180. TOMO asks about ones that are 179. MAMI says that that's okay. TOMO asks if she'd consider them as just being normal. MAMI says that it is on the higher side. RINA says it is when it comes to SCANDAL songs. TOMO thinks that the song that'd be on that line is "LOVE SURVIVE." MAMI says that since making their own songs, she doesn't know anymore if LS is a fast song. HARU says that in those days, it was their fastest song yet. TOMO says that does feel fast and not slow, which is why she thinks it's on the line.
•MAMI says that she thinks the fine line for her when she writes songs is 180, which she considers to be fast. TOMO says that pretty much all of the songs she's written are on the slower side. MAMI wonders if none of TOMO's songs are over 100 BPM. TOMO says there is "Kan Biiru." MAMI says that about 90% of TOMO's songs are slow. TOMO says that she likes slower songs. RINA says that when playing the drums, she can easily do songs that are 190 BPM with a smile, which makes them all laugh. HARU asks what BPM "Line of sight" is. MAMI says it's 185. HARU then wonders about "A.M.D.K.J." MAMI says it's probably around 180. HARU says she agrees that 180 is where she thinks the line is. MAMI says that "Masterpiece" is around that same speed. RINA says that BPM depends on the number of notes in relation to the tempo, which the others agree with. MAMI says that the guitar phrases in "LOVE SURVIVE" are fast, which likely makes the entire song feel fast. They all agree that it's the song that's right on the fine line between what's a fast/slow SCANDAL song. They wonder what other fans think of this subject, and if they think LS is a fast song. RINA says that their fans do seem to like songs that are fast, after all. MAMI says that "Platform Syndrome" and "Fuzzy" are really fast songs.
•HARU goes, "What kind of segment is 'SCAN-Dare!?', again?" and chuckles. The other members don't seem to remember either. Ono also says that he can't remember, which makes the band laugh. TOMO says that it was only 4 episodes ago. They all try to recall what it's about. Kawai seems to explain to them what it is (it's where one member tries to guess what their subject is, based on 3 questions they get to ask the other members). They laugh at how they weren't able to remember it.
•They then announce that they'll be doing another live broadcast on TOKYO FM on Mon. December 18th from 2 am to 4 am JST (click to convert to your time zone). They say that even though it's a weekday, they'd like people to participate live. RINA says there are days when you're a bit tired and sleep-deprived, but you feel like you're getting through it easily and feel a little excited, and that they'll make the broadcast day like that. HARU agrees and says they'll make it a really fun radio program, and then announces the message theme: "Midnight no Naka de Bokura Zutto, Line of sight na Ao no Naru Shinya no Sukima de from the darkness na Hanashi wo Yoake no Ryuuseigun to Tomo ni Mabataki Shinaide one more time" ("In the middle of the night, we're always in the line of sight talking about stories from the darkness in the gaps of the blue, ringing night with a meteor shower at dawn, one more time without blinking" lol) - or "Mayonaka no Hisohisobanashi" (Whispered Conversations In the Middle of the Night). The band laughs at this. HARU says that the title wasn't actually abbreviated at all. Since it's the program's first late night live broadcasts, they'd like people to send in personal experiences/stories that they'd like to talk about secretly. This includes things like personal confessions, quirks, preferences, seeing something you couldn't tell anyone about, shocking sights. Messages related to love are also okay.
•Another thing they announce is that they will be doing Power Word Awards this year as well. This is where you send in any remarks or comments from the band said on the program in 2023 that you found particularly striking/memorable/etc. The deadline to send them in is December 10. HARU says that apparently some listener have already sent some messages in for it, even though they didn't announce it beforehand. RINA says that they must be longtime listeners who know the flow of the program. HARU laughs that it helps that Ono also remembered to hold the awards. They wonder if any of what they've said this past year on the program have been memorable, but Ono says that there apparently have been a lot. HARU and RINA say they're not too confident about it, and then laugh.
*As always, you can send in a message to the program here.
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At this time, MAKE A WISH DAISY PROJECT Will conclude its activities next spring, When donations for 2023 will be completed.
This project started In response to the pandemic, But over the past three years there have been major changes In the global situation, our lives, and our values.
DAISY PROJECT Has been managed by RINA / Seina, And three female staff members Who support us with the same passion.
RINA has entered her 18th year of band activities, And has also entered a period of reconsidering Her lifestyle and how to conduct her life going forward. Seina spent 8 months overseas last year As a model, And has experienced changes in her job and where she lives. Our female staff members Got married/gave birth during this time, And were able to help us remotely While raising their children.
Everything we have experienced via this project Has been a great learning experience for us. We believe that we have worked with love And without compromise in every aspect of our work. Our desire to continue doing what we can To make life easier for single-parent families and women Remains unchanged, So we hope to use this experience To share information about raising children and supporting women in the future.
Thank you so much To everyone Who supported this project And enjoyed it with us.
Your sympathy and support Were our daily energy. We are very happy That you have added DAISY items to your everyday lives.
Lastly, we will have a "DAISY HOLIDAY SALE" From 12/1 to 12/20. In this final spurt, We are looking forward To making this project more exciting with everyone, So we appreciate your cooperation.
We received so many warm messages After this announcement was posted yesterday, Which made me very happy.
I realized that the project Was being received better than I had expected. Thank you.
It was a continuously new and exciting experience For me to work with people other than my band, To do things by ourselves That are usually supported by our agency staff, To do the packing ourselves In order to reduce costs, To learn Via the organizations we donate to About current situations and problems Regarding DV for single parents/women, And to quit something that I have continued to hold dear.
It was a very short period of time, But I have had DAISY on my mind every day Since we started it, And on days when I wasn't working on music, I had mostly been working on stuff for DAISY. I think I have done as much as I could. I'm glad that we started this project.
I think I'll try to use Some of my free time for myself In the future for a while.
The first and last DAISY HOLIDAY SALE. Let's have fun together!
What's the fine line between "fast" and "slow" responses from the other party?
Season 2, Episode 34 blog
HARUNA: This time we'll be doing a segment that we haven't done in almost a year...
TOMOMI: Really!?
HARUNA: It's been a while. "Catch up Kyoukai-sen Kyoukai" (Fine Line Association)!
RINA: It's my favorite segment.
TOMOMI: It doesn't feel like we haven't done it for a year, does it?
HARUNA: We haven't done it for almost a year. Now, let us open the 2023 meeting.
Hachimitsu Daisuki
When I met with childhood friend A the other day, childhood friend B told me that she had contacted A and said, "You haven't gotten a reply [from the listener]. It's late."
I thought to myself, "What? I replied right away that day." I looked back at my LINE messages and said, "I replied in about 30 minutes." A said, "No, that's too late."
Personally, on my days off, it takes me around 1 hour, which is what I'd consider fast. About 2-3 hours would be normal. About 5-6 hours would be slow.
On work days, it's fast if it's within 24 hours. About 2 days would be normal. Anything more than that feels like it's too late.
The other friends I'm in touch with on a regular basis tend to be at the same pace as me, so I was surprised that although we've been childhood friends since we were born, our sense of time in our lives is so different. I was wondering who is in the majority. How about you, SCANDAL?
I would like you to draw a fine line between what's fast and what's slow.
RINA: I see. I think it's different depending on the person.
MAMI: It depends on what the matter's about. Like, if you want an immediate reply, or if you have something to decide right now. At times like that, I think it's important to take 30 minutes to respond.
HARUNA: It also differs between work and private life.
TOMOMI: Let's go with private life.
MAMI: So let's say your plan is, "Where are you going for lunch in a week?'' Do you think 30 minutes is too late to reply?
RINA: I don't think so at all.
HARUNA: I don't think so.
MAMI: I don't think so either.
TOMOMI: I don't think 30 minutes is late at all.
MAMI: I don't think it's late even after a day.
RINA: I think it's totally fine if they ask the next day, "What do you think of this place?
MAMI: As long as it is decided by that day.
TOMOMI: If they say "I'll be there" two or three hours before the day of the event... I think it would still be okay.
RINA: It depends on the relationship.
TOMOMI: In terms of whether the reply is fast or slow...
RINA: If it's on the day of the event, it's slow.
TOMOMI: That's true.
MAMI: That's late.
HARUNA: There's also arrangements to be made.
RINA: If they're prompt enough that they've decided by the day before, I think it's totally fine.
HARUNA: You can decide on the location the day before.
TOMOMI: When you get a response really fast, you think, "That was fast," but you rarely think, "That was slow," right??
HARUNA: Not really.
MAMI: But basically, I think 30 minutes is fast.
TOMOMI: We happen to agree [with the listener], but it is possible that we're in the minority.
•TOMO reads the next message from a listener who attended the Nagoya performance and mentions songs that were performed that they have memories of. They say that the setlist reminded them that SCANDAL has always been a part of their life. TOMO and HARU are impressed at how many people say the setlist brings back memories for them. They say it's awesome that "LOVE SURVIVE" was the first song that the listener says they practiced in their light music club, and then laugh about how they said that they gave up on learning it and tried learning "Kagen no Tsuki" instead. MAMI says that it should be the opposite.
•MAMI reads the next message from a listener who also attended the Nagoya performance and says that they were the person in the fourth row who was super happy when HARU said they would play some old songs, and HARU had responded to that, "Someone's really happy!" They all laugh and HARU says that they were really happy. The listener also mentions that they met up with a colleague for dinner and then they went to the concert together. They typically hang out a lot and talk about stuff like how "BEAUTeen!!" really is the best song after all, singing along to "Taiyou to Kimi ga Egaku STORY" while driving, and watching the "Pin Heel Surfer" MV while drinking at home. They say it was a night that made them vow to continue to be a SCANDAL fan and cherish the friends they have by their side who bring them so much happiness. HARU laughs about how the listener knew they would be playing those aforementioned old songs before the band even did. MAMI says those songs are already really embedded in their life. RINA says that fans getting excited like that gets the band excited as well. MAMI says that they are able to surprisingly see the audiences' expressions easily from the stage.
•RINA reads the next message from a listener who has been a fan for 14 years and have never missed a tour since then, and says that Kanshasai vol.2 was very important for them since they're currently 6 months pregnant and won't be able to go to anymore concerts for a while. RINA says that there are so many fans like them these days, but it makes her really happy to see everyone continuing to listen to their music while moving ahead with their lives. HARU says she's glad they were able to come to a show right before their due date, and that SCANDAL is their prenatal care. The others laugh at this. TOMO says she has a friend who has a kid who, when they hear [SCANDAL? it seems like] songs they heard while in the womb, are "their songs." The band is surprised by that and says that's cute and that it makes them happy. RINA says that it makes her think that they have to keep working hard. HARU says that they have to keep hanging in there until the listener returns to attending their concerts. RINA says that it makes them wonder how they should go on with their own lives, but they do have to take good care of the band.
•HARU reads the next message from a listener who attended the Tokyo performance and also mentions stuff about being happy to hear songs live that they haven't in a while. They end their message with a PS where they say that they ask questions to the their lighting engineer every time they attend a concert. They know they must be tired after a concert, but they always answer any questions courteously and the listener learns a lot. They say that they'd like to take this opportunity to thank them. The band is surprised to hear the PS and wonder what kind of questions they ask, and also wonder if they plan to be a lighting engineer in the future. RINA says that their lighting staff really is first-class, after all. MAMI says that pretty much any artist who watches a SCANDAL concert praises their lighting. TOMO says that they're a very nice person. They say that they'll try asking them during BEST Xmas rehearsals. MAMI laughs that it's kind of amusing that they're finding out about this on the radio.
•TOMO reads the next message from a listener who attended both the Osaka and Tokyo performances with their wife and daughter. They say that they ate at the Hard Rock Cafe (by Universal Studios Japan) after the Osaka concert where Western music videos were playing on the monitors, but suddenly footage of "Shunkan Sentimental" from one of SCANDAL's concerts at Osaka-Jo Hall started playing. A staffer seemed to have played it just for them. They say they were really happy and that they'd like to take this opportunity to thank them. The band says that's awesome. TOMO says that they probably had on SCANDAL merch and that's how the staffer knew they were SCANDAL fans. They start wondering if the staffer started playing a DVD, or perhaps they played one of the illegal uploads on YouTube lol. MAMI says that RINA's dad loves Hard Rock Cafe. RINA laughs and says that maybe she'll invite him to go.
•MAMI reads the next message from a listener who also mentions that they were glad to hear some songs live that they never have before. They also mention that they've had "BEAUTeen!!" as their alarm for the past 11 years. Another thing they talk about is that the trouble the band ran into during "A.M.D.K.J." was actually good, and it was the most exciting rendition of the song ever. They end it by saying that fans welcome troubles like that. The band laughs at this. TOMO explains that there was some unknown sound that could be heard in the middle of the song. HARU says that they've never been able to figure out what that was. RINA says that there's a set that has electronic drum sounds in addition to her actual drum set, and she thinks it was a combination of those. TOMO says that their staff checked everything and found nothing, which is why they really don't know what caused it. MAMI says that it was enough to make their legs shake. They laugh about how they were all unsure of what to do. TOMO says that she's glad they did stop because their ears were hurting. They laugh and agree. TOMO says it was a bizarre phenomenon. MAMI says they could tell the fans were having a great time because after the trouble was over, they played the song one more time and everyone was really excited. TOMO says that she floated about 5 cm off the floor [since the fans were that intense].
•MAMI then mentions how the listener said they've had "BEAUTeen!!" as their alarm for the past 11 years. RINA says they probably can't wake up without it now. HARU goes, "Rather, wouldn't they have gotten so used to it and they can't wake up?" and they all laugh. MAMI says that everyone must really love "BEAUTeen!!" since it's come up in everyone's messages, and wonders if it's because there are a lot of people who became a fan during that era. The others think that's sure to be part of it. TOMO says that it's a very early song of theirs. MAMI says that the members were all about twenty somethings. HARU says that there were probably a lot of people who started listening to them during their "Shunkan Sentimental" and "Shoujo S" eras and then bought their albums, discovering "BEAUTeen!!" on them. TOMO goes, "Wait, wasn't that a B-side song?" The others say that it was. TOMO goes, "It was also on ENCORE SHOW? No..." HARU corrects her and says that it's on SCANDAL SHOW. They say thanks for loving this song for so long. MAMI says that the listener will probably have it as their alarm for the rest of their life. The others laugh. TOMO says that that's quite all right. MAMI says that if they don't change it now, then they'll probably never change it. RINA wonders if they were to change it, then what would they change it to. MAMI says she wonders as well. RINA says perhaps "A.M.D.K.J." and they all chuckle. MAMI says that it'll remind them of the trouble that happened. HARU says that it'll get them excited. MAMI says they'll get excited and be able to wake up. They had been giving out 20 Yan Yan to each listener whose message was read, and with 7 messages being read, they'll end up giving out a total of 140 Yan Yan. TOMO wonders if that'll be okay. The staff seems to reassure her, which makes her go, "Meiji's so awesome!"
*As always, you can send in a message to the program here.
I've updated the guide as how to input your info and message for those who need assistance (click to enlarge):
*A list of all episode summaries from ＃1-160 can be found here
As just posted on MAKE A WISH DAISY PROJECT's Instagram, the project will be concluding in spring 2024.
【An important announcement】
MAKE A WISH DAISY PROJECT will conclude its activities next spring, when donations for 2023 will be completed.
This project started in response to the pandemic, but over the past three years there have been major changes in the global situation, our lives, and our values.
DAISY PROJECT has been managed by RINA / Seina, And three female staff members who support us with the same passion.
RINA has entered her 18th year of band activities, And has also entered a period of reconsidering her lifestyle and how to conduct her life going forward. Seina spent 8 months overseas last year as a model, and has experienced changes in her job and where she lives. Our female staff members got married/gave birth during this time, And were able to help us remotely while raising their children.
Everything we have experienced in this project Has been a great learning experience for us. We believe that we have worked with love and without compromise in every aspect of our work. Our desire to continue doing what we can to make life easier for single-parent families and women remains unchanged, so we hope to use this experience to share information about raising children and supporting women in the future.
Thank you so much To everyone who supported this project and enjoyed it with us.
Your sympathy and support were our daily energy. We are very happy that you have added DAISY items to your everyday lives.
Lastly, we will have a "DAISY HOLIDAY SALE" from 12/1 to 12/20. In this final spurt, We are looking forward to making this project more exciting with everyone, So we appreciate your cooperation.
A feedback festival by fans for "Kanshaisai vol.2"!! Also, a lavish feast of Yan Yan!!
Season 2, Episode 33 blog
HARUNA: So, this week...continuing from last time, We're giving thanks for the "Kanshaisai (Giving Thanks) vol.2" tour for the 15th anniversary of our debut!
MAMI: Ah! The script doesn't say "Kanshasai" but "Kansousai" (Feedback Festival), right?
HARUNA: Ah, that's right!
TOMOMI: It does!
HARUNA: Last time it was "Kanshasai," right?
Staff: Last time was Kanshasai, and this time is Kansousai.
RINA: So that's why it's "Kansousai."
TOMOMI: Kansousai!!
HARUNA: So, this was a Kansousai! We'll look back on the tour that took place in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka! Here is a summary of messages from those who came to Osaka on October 8, Nagoya on October 9, and Tokyo on October 22!
Ichikomen
Good evening, SCANDAL!
Thank you very much for your hard work on the Kanshasai tour! The afterglow has lasted for quite a while, but please let me send exactly what I feel...! haha
I'm a nursery school teacher, and it was a hard period for me physically and mentally with the sports day and the field trip...
All: Hey! Teacher!
Therefore! I spent my time motivated by the concert, and the concert gave me a lot of power to carry on with my daily life again! Thank you very much!
This is a very personal story... I discovered SCANDAL when I was 15 years old, and 15 years have passed. Basically, I have been going to concerts and supporting them by myself all the time. But in high school, I had a friend from a club who recommended songs to me and invited me to concerts and events. This girl was different from me, but we became lifelong friends through our club activities, and she was the friend who listened to me without denying me ever since then. After graduating, I stopped inviting her to things, but she knows that I like SCANDAL, and we still meet up regularly.
When I've looked at SCANDAL over the past few years, I feel like I want people to know more about these four awesome members! At that moment, I suddenly saw that girl's face, and I felt like I should talk to her for the first time in a while. When I invited her to the previous tour, she said she wanted to go! So we went together. She said to take her to this tour as well, so she went the Osaka performance with me!
I have fond memories of all the songs, but when the song "BEAUTeen!!" that I listened to in high school came on, we both looked at each other and said in unison that the songs played from "BEAUTeen!!" to "Taiyou to Kimi ga Egaku STORY" made us cry!
Both we and SCANDAL have lived through the same era with so many things going on, and the fact that we have grown up and are able to listen to SCANDAL's music again with the friend I spent time with back then was so emotional that it became an unforgettable memory.
That night, she listened to me talk about my love for SCANDAL, saying it was just as good as back then, and we talked about how my friend's relationship with her partner was just like the world view of "Ai ni Naranakatta no sa." Also, when she looked at Yaoyao's photo book [about SCANDAL] and said how nice it is to leave images that only exist now, I realized that it was our 15th anniversary since we met, so I went straight to a self-photo studio and made a reservation (haha). The next day we took our 15th anniversary photo and then went our own ways. Through this concert, I felt that the relationship with my friend became stronger again, and I felt very warm!
RINA: Wow, that's awesome～!
MAMI: True friends. How wonderful!
TOMOMI: I'm really happy...
HARUNA: It's just like a movie!
RINA: A coming-of-age movie!
HARUNA: They're affirming everything about themselves, too...
RINA: It feels like they're a true SCANDAL fan.
HARUNA: Self-photo studios are the best!
TOMOMI: So awesome! I want to see those pictures.
RINA: Yeah, I want to see them. I'm glad they enjoyed it.
HARUNA: Please come again with your friend to a concert of ours.
Music Natalie - SCANDAL's Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto Interview
The future of the quartet that won't stop even after becoming the best in the world
SCANDAL released their new single Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto on October 4.
The title track, "Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto," written and composed by MAMI, is a song that pours out a new resolve and determination as a band with a strong awareness of the finite nature of life. For SCANDAL, who this year is celebrating their 17th anniversary of formation; their 15th anniversary of their debut; and had set the Guinness World Record for "Longest running rock band with the same musicians (female)" in August, this work is sure to become the most important tune that will illuminate their future more brightly and powerfully. Also included on the release is the B-side song "CANDY" written by TOMOMI as "a cheering song for those who aren't good at coping with life's problems." With two different types of songs, this single vividly conveys the multifaceted nature of SCANDAL.
We asked the four members of SCANDAL, who were awarded the title of "best in the world," about the Guinness World Records and stories related to this work.
Set free from the Guinness World Records - Now freer and lighter
──On August 21 of this year, SCANDAL set the Guinness World Record for "Longest running rock band with the same musicians (female)." What you talked about in our previous interview has now become a reality.
HARUNA: I'm so relieved that we managed to make it to that day in one piece. We applied for the certification after gathering a bunch of documents and records that we had kept for 17 years, but we couldn't say anything until it was actually certified.
TOMOMI: The four of us have simply continued to stay together for the past 17 years, but I think it's very on brand for us that we were able to become the best in the world, and I'm very happy about it. However, just because you're recognized as the best in the world, it doesn't mean that things will change drastically from the next day (laughs). We'll keep continuing on from here on out.
MAMI: Two days after we were certified, we went back to work like normal (laughs). It really does feel like we just carry on without stopping. This event could have been a major turning point for us, but it was never one of our goals. That's also very on brand for us.
RINA: In fact, for several years now, we've been working with the Guinness World Records certification in mind as one of SCANDAL's achievement points. So, by successfully being certified, you could say that we've been emotionally freed from that. That's why it feels like we can work more freely and lightly, in a good sense, without thinking too much about things like, "We need to head that way," "We have to go this far," or "We have to take a rest."
──This record will not be broken by anyone else as long as SCANDAL continues to be active, and your certified period of activity will continue to grow.
RINA: That's right.
MAMI: We're still breaking the record as of this moment (laughs). For example, if we apply again on our 20th or 25th anniversary, the new record would become official.
──That fact must give the band a lot of confidence.
HARUNA: I think so. Thinking back on these past 17 years, so many things have happened, and we've achieved so many dreams in the process, but I feel like we almost never had enough moments to give ourselves a pat on the back. I felt a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction at each moment, but there weren't many moments when I thought from the bottom of my heart, "We are amazing!" But this time we set a world record. Even we feel like we want to give ourselves a proper pat on the back.
Definitely wanting to release it as a single
──The new song "Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto" from SCANDAL presents a renewed determination and resolve as the band enters its 18th year. Coupled with the Guinness World Records, you can strongly feel the significance of this song being released to the world at this time. What kind of thoughts did MAMI, who wrote and composed the song, put into it?
MAMI: Originally, I hadn't really decided what kind of content I wanted to write, and only the melody had been around since last year. That was when we had contracted COVID during our North American tour and had to cancel it halfway through. Unable to return to Japan, we spent around 10 days in a hotel, and it really dawned on me that people never know when they might die, and that the day might come when we won't be able to continue as a band.
──Unexpected events can happen in many aspects of life. You must have felt a sense of crisis.
MAMI: Yes. What I thought was that I needed to write down my current thoughts about the band SCANDAL in the form of a song. At that point we were conscious of trying to get a Guinness World Record, so I included those thoughts in my writing. In this work, I feel like I was able to express my true feelings, which I haven't really talked about before.
TOMOMI: When I received the demo of this song, I had an idea of when it was written because I felt exactly the same way when we canceled our North American tour. What's more, the songs that other members made around that time were filled with those same emotions. I was very relieved by that. I had no idea how I would live my life after winning something as big as a Guinness World Record, but with this song I felt like I could see the road ahead. We strongly felt that this song would be an important point of reference for us.
HARUNA: I heard the demo at the beginning of the year, and I knew that 2023 was going to be an important year, including the Guinness World Records, so I felt that this song was perfect for that. It's a song that looks ahead, but I really like how instead of just filling it with positive things, it also weaves in the human side of us, last-minute situations we've been through, and stories of how it's not all smooth sailing. I definitely wanted to release this as a single because I thought it could convey the message that this is the kind of band that SCANDAL is.
RINA: I think this song was born out of our 17 years of history together. I could relate to every word, and I was happy that we were able to create a song that only we could have created at this time. Personally, I really like how the lyrics are filled with a good kind of angry energy. We still have high expectations for ourselves, and we have the power to believe that we can do more. It made me feel that we must keep our hearts burning from here on out so as not to be left behind by the power of this song.
──The sound that rides on the strong and powerful lyrics is also a great finish that gives a strong sense of the band's identity as SCANDAL. The arrangement was done by Ryo Eguchi.
MAMI: At first, I felt strongly about creating a J-Pop sound with a wide-ranging chorus. I wanted to make a flashy song with a lot of instruments other than our ours. But as we discussed it together, we came up with the idea that this song should really make the band stand out. Keeping that in mind, we asked Eguchi, with whom we had good communication for "Take Me Out," to do the arrangement.
──Additional instruments such as strings are included as originally envisioned, but the core of the song is definitely the four members' performances and singing.
RINA: That's right. I was able to play this song with a lot of emotion, so the recording process was very pleasant. There aren't many complicated phrases, and the arrangement is simple overall, so I can enjoy playing without feeling like I'm putting an unnecessary burden on myself. The song is not only positive but is filled with our various emotions. It creates a bright and happy scene sonically, so I think it will be useful in live performances other than solo concerts.
TOMOMI: The bass was completely changed from MAMI's demo arrangement. Originally, it was a little more rock-oriented and gruff, but in the end it became more open and rhythmic. It's a lot of fun to perform. I feel like I want to put on a determined face, but I always end up playing with a smile (laughs).
"Why not all of you sing?"
──HARUNA, how was the vocal recording process?
HARUNA: From the moment I received the first demo, I was able to really get a sense of the vocal image that MAMI had in mind.
MAMI: Yeah. In particular, HARUNA put everything she has into the atmosphere of the beginning of the first verse, which she sings while playing the guitar. Even though I don't sing it myself (laughs). I told her in detail during the recording session, "I want you to sing as if you can hear your breath before you sing," and I was happy that she faithfully reproduced it.
HARUNA: This goes for the way I sing it, but I was given the image of "singing in the dark with a spotlight on me," so I sang while imagining that kind of scene. Overall, the lyrics are strong and the song is really cool, so I tend to sing it in a rather strong way. I didn't want to forget the cheerfulness, though, so I sang the chorus with a lot of smiles on my face.
──You can also hear MAMI's and TOMOMI's singing in the second chorus.
MAMI: That was Eguchi's idea. He jokingly said, "All of you can sing, so why not do so?"
TOMOMI: He said, "Why don't all of you sing just like you used to?" (laughs).
MAMI: As a result, for the second verse I sang the main melody and TOMOMI sang the chorus an octave higher. This is very difficult to sing while playing! When we play it live, I close my eyes and do it in a state of nothingness (laughs).
TOMOMI: The rhythm of the song and the rhythm of the performance are different. I never thought I would be singing there (laughs).
MAMI: But I think it was a good hook for the song. By the way, when we shot the music video, we shot only the second verse for about 5 or 6 hours (laughs). We took many patterns of shots with different scenes.
TOMOMI: The director probably thought, "This is the key point of the song."
MAMI: Yeah. It was really interesting because we were able to shoot scenes using a variety of items in compositions that we had never done before.
──In this vein, I'll ask about the music video. The flow of the song, which begins in darkness and suddenly brightens during the chorus, conveys the message of the song more realistically. The main focus is on the band's performance, but the very elaborate video inserts are also impressive.
MAMI: I was happy that the positive message that good times and bad times are both highlights in life was clearly expressed in the video. We do all kinds of things in it, like getting wet, being blindfolded, and struggling while wrapped in cloth (laughs).
RINA: We had a lot of discussions with the director to finalize the content. They understood our desire to make a simple and strong music video, but also captured the strength of determination, the feeling of loneliness, and the feeling of fighting on the edge. I think the video made people feel very positive emotions.
──There are also scenes where withered flowers appear here and there, and beautiful butterflies dance around. I also watched them while superimposing the presence of SCANDAL, who continue to dance brilliantly no matter how harsh the situation, onto them.
RINA: Maybe that was the director's intention as well. For those scenes, we used a hair dryer to wither the fresh flowers that were bought. We had butterflies flying in the air added later using CG.
──How was it shooting the water scenes?
TOMOMI: We put a plastic pool underneath, climbed into it, and had them shower water on us from above. It was really difficult.
RINA: The water was so cold that we could barely breathe. We were saying things like, "Hold on a moment, please" (laughs).
MAMI: I guess you could call it a shower, but the amount of water was so great that it was like being sprayed with a hose.
HARUNA: We took turns shooting one by one, and everyone came back soaking wet, saying, "Brrrr, I'm so coldddd" (laughs).
──I like the cool expressions you show during those scenes.
TOMOMI: The water made our eyes narrow on their own, though (laughs). We weren't sure if we were getting good shots, but it was a fun shoot.
RINA: We also talked about how we regularly get wet in our music videos (laughs).
──It was also moving to end the video with the scene with the four of you sitting in the chairs and then standing up one by one and walking away.
RINA: Thank you very much. The ending represents us moving on to the next stage together after going through all kinds of things. It turned out really nice, so I'd like everyone to watch it.
A tune from TOMOMI that'll resonate with those who aren't good at coping with life's problems
──Additionally, the single's B-side song is "CANDY," written and composed by TOMOMI.
TOMOMI: This one has a completely different sound from "Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto." I think we've created something interesting as a single. The lyrical fragments of this song have been around for quite some time, but I think it was around the same time as "Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto" that I put them into proper form. I'm surrounded by people who aren't good at coping with life's problems. I think there are many reasons for this, such as being clumsy, being too kind, or being overly emotional, but I think I can understand all of them. That's why I wrote this song in the hope of giving a push to people who are living like they're all alone. It's a cheering song for those who suffer from overthinking and self-sacrificing themselves.
──What meaning did you put into the title "CANDY"?
TOMOMI: The first word that came to mind was "CANDY," and from there I expanded the lyrics. It means...don't just look at the bitter side, but don't forget the sweet side too (laughs).
──The arrangement is done by your old standby Satori Shiraishi.
TOMOMI: Based on my acoustic demo, I went over the details with Satori while giving references to various songs. He's worked with the band since our early days, so he was able to take in all of my miscellaneous nuanced requests, such as, "I want the volume to suddenly go up from a very low note count" (laughs). He did a very wonderful job.
──It's a warm and gentle song, but just like what you just said, the volume of the sound is amazing. It almost feels like you're drowning in the sound.
TOMOMI: Ehehehe. I wanted the sound to be crude (laughs).
MAMI: Including that part, the song feels very much like a TOMOMI song. I think TOMOMI's personality is reflected in the lyrics as well.
RINA: I'm the type of person who often feels like I'm not good at coping with life's problems, so this really hit home for me. When you're facing all kinds of difficult moments, music like this and words like these will definitely help you out; make you feel all warm and fuzzy; and make you realize that even though you're by yourself, you're not alone. I'm really happy that my band was able to create such a gentle song.
HARUNA: Actually, I think I also fall under the category of people who are not good at coping with life's problems (laughs). So, like RINA, I was very moved when I heard this song, and I was very relieved at the same time. I also really like that it doesn't just say it in a kind way. I felt like I was singing to myself when I recorded it. I thought it would be boring if the song was only gentle, but I also thought it would be wrong to sing it strongly and force the feelings that TOMOMI had put into it. I explored various nuances of the song to find the right balance, and the song took its current form.
──What was it like recording the instruments?
RINA: We started with the drums and layered the rest in order, and I finished after only two or three takes. I'm glad it was clean too. I guess I put my heart into it and focused on simply recording good sounds. I like it. But going first is pretty nerve-racking (laughs).
TOMOMI: Yeah. It's so silent that it makes you feel uneasy (laughs).
MAMI: That's why it was surprisingly difficult for everyone to match the rhythm until we got to the chorus. There was a band-like tension, as if everyone was examining each other.
TOMOMI: For the recording, we all listened to a click track while playing, but there'll be no click track when we play it live. I look forward to seeing what happens. We'll have to really concentrate (laughs).
MAMI: It'll be cool if it all comes together.
──At the moment, only the Tokyo performance of your 15th anniversary tour "SCANDAL TOUR 2023 『Kanshasai vol.2』」" is left. Your annual "BEST★Xmas" concert is coming up on December 24. With that in mind, are you starting to consider next year's activities?
HARUNA: Of course! We have a lot of ideas.
TOMOMI: SCANDAL never stops.
RINA: So hardworking. Recently, the members have been spending time complimenting each other (laughs).
HARUNA: Today, after this interview, we'll have a meeting about next year.
•HARU says that they performed some songs that they haven't played in quite a while, but she thinks that they did a pretty good job of it. TOMO says that about half of them were those kinds of songs. HARU says that they used a lot of brainpower and energy, and she's glad that they worked hard. TOMO says that the fans seemed really pleased. HARU also mentions how fans who had attended the first performance in Osaka wrote messages to fans going to the remaining two performances to be careful since the setlist will sap your energy (as in the songs performed are so intense/high energy for the crowd), as well as things like the setlist was so insane that they can't even remember what happened. TOMO says that the setlist was honestly insane; they performed songs like "BEAUTeen!!", after all. She and HARU lists a few other songs they played, such as "Pin Heel Surfer," "Kagen no Tsuki," and "Namida yo Hikare." RINA says that they played "CANDY" and "Vision" for the first time live. HARU says that rehearsals were quite tough since there was a lot to remember for them, but it was fun performing those songs. The others agree.
•TOMO says that there are fans who remember the days [from when an older song was first released], so when the band plays a song they haven't in a while, those people may feel differently about it than they do at a regular concert. HARU says that as they mentioned in their MCs, the lyrics and performance of "Pin Heel Surfer" are more in tune with them now than when the song first came out. She felt as they were performing it that they fit the band really well now. She says that there are some songs that have grown as well. TOMO says that she didn't know before how good of a song "Namida yo Hikare" is, which makes the others laugh. They also agree that it's a good song. TOMO says she did like the song when it first came out, but she likes it even more now. HARU says that there are songs that feel totally different about now. TOMO says that some meanings have changed as the years have passed. HARU says that the significances of them have also changed, and that it makes her really glad they've continued to be a band. RINA says it made her really happy to see that they can now express any song from any era of theirs and do anything they want. MAMI says that it was all they could do to perform and sing the lyrics of songs back then, but now that they're making their own music, they've developed a pattern for the lyrics they write. Due to that, they are able to look at past songs objectively as if they--not other people--were the ones who had written them. They're able to understand the lyrics and sing them properly now. TOMO says that their lyrics back then were wacky, which makes the others laugh. MAMI says that they were like, "What are we even singing about??" back then, but now they kind of understand. It felt like those songs resonated more with the listeners than with the involved parties, and she felt that way again during this tour. Some people were crying during "Namida yo Hikare," which made her realize that the song really did resonate with fans. It made her emotional to see that on this tour.
•RINA says that one of the joys she's had is that they've had a lot of different ways of making music. There was a time when they were provided with music, a time when they co-wrote music, and a time when they started to write their own music, and when the latter started is how they've been making their music ever since. There was a time when bands had to make their own music to be recognized, but nowadays, if the quality of the music is high enough, it's considered to be good. Co-productions by various overseas artists have become popular among Japanese listeners as well. She says that she's felt the band had been able to create songs in a wonderful way for a long time, and it made her feel much lighter and feel that the timing was right for them to acknowledge all of themselves. HARU says that in the end it's all about people. A while ago it was important for them to compose their own music and build on that, but now that they've come this far, it doesn't matter so much. No matter what method they use to make music, what makes it a song of theirs is to simply have the four of them play and sing it. RINA says that she was moved by how it felt like they've made all of their songs their own.
•HARU says that it was a very short but intense tour. TOMO says that when they played the first show in Osaka, it already felt sacrilegious to have only three performances on the entire tour. The others immediately agree. TOMO continues that it was such a good tour that she wishes they had been able to tour the entire country on it. RINA says that they probably couldn't have done more than these three performances, though, and laughs. The others laugh as well. MAMI says while laughing that their heads, hearts, and bodies were at their max, after all. TOMO says she hopes they have another chance to do a Kanshasai tour, and RINA goes, "In five years, right?" They all laugh. HARU says that Kanshasai is like an anniversary tour of their debut (first one was held in 2018, the 10th anniversary of their debut). RINA says that it'd be really cool if they could keep doing this every five years. They say how the next one would be for the 20th anniversary. TOMO says that if they do do it again, they'll try their best to remember the songs that they'll play. HARU laughs and says that they'll have another five years worth of songs by then. TOMO says that their early days are becoming more and more distant past. The others agree and RINA laughs that they might not remember how to play "DOLL" at one point later. TOMO says that even if they forget, their hands will probably move on their own. HARU says that there are a handful of songs like that. MAMI says that fans have told them them this as well, but it's probably better that they release score books. The others agree and TOMO says that they haven't put out any in a while. MAMI laughs and says that if they did, the band would also be able to look at them and remember how to play the songs. TOMO says that it's also good for record keeping. They say that they'll consider releasing a score book next time. MAMI again says that it'll be for the band's benefit as well, and they all laugh at that.
•For the latter half of the episode, they talk about Meiji's Yan Yan snack and how 11/11 is Yan Yan Day (since sticks of Yan Yan look like 1s). There are questions and answers written on the sticks, and MAMI asks the others hers: "Do you know when Hanamatsuri is?" HARU goes, "March? No?" TOMO says she wants to try guessing it and guesses April. MAMI says that it is in April but she can't read what day it says it is on the stick, and then asks the staff if they can make it out. They guess it says the 9th (it's actually the 8th lol). RINA reads hers: "What day is June 4th?" TOMO guesses "Mushi no Hi" (Bug Day; and "mu" = six, "shi" = four). RINA says that that's really close. TOMO then guesses "Konchuu no Hi" (Insect Day). RINA says that it's "Mushiba [Yobo Day]" (Cavity Prevention Day; "mushiba" means "cavity" and also uses the kanji for bug = 虫). The others go, "Ahh!" HARU says that she can't read what hers says at all. She shows the others and they laugh, saying that they can't read it either. TOMO reads hers: "Do you know when Koshogatsu (Little New Year) is?" MAMI guesses April. RINA guesses January, which TOMO says is correct. TOMO then asks what day in January it is. MAMI guesses the 2nd. TOMO says that's not it. RINA guesses the 4th. TOMO says that's also not it, and says that it probably says it's on the 15th (probably because the print was messed up lol). HARU then goes, "I got it!" and starts reading what it says on her stick: "What is the name of the Tanabata Festival in Aomori City?" In the middle of them laughing, TOMO says Nebuta. MAMI then realizes that Hanamatsuri is actually on April 8th (she looked it up on her phone), which is also Buddha's birthday. TOMO says that these are really educational. They continue eating the snacks and HARU mentions that the Yan Yan she keeps at home are always eaten up by TOMO.
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A look back at "Kanshasai vol.2" that ended without a hitch! Right after the tour ended, HARUNA said about the fans' voices, "You can feel the passion in them!"
Season 2, Episode 32 blog
HARUNA: So, this week... We're giving thanks for the "Kanshaisai (Giving Thanks) vol.2" tour for the 15th anniversary of our debut!
TOMOMI: "Giving thanks" for "Kanshaisai."
HARUNA: This is a recap of our tour held in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka! October 8 in Osaka, October 9 in Nagoya, and the final show on October 22 in Tokyo. Are there any "thanks" or "introspections" for each member?? We'll look back and see if there are any introspections...and discoveries. Before we begin, the staff has some material they would like us to listen to...
TOMOMI: What is it?
HARUNA: Yeah, we're curious, so let's get right to listening to it.
*Recorded material (*Fans interviewed by director Kawai-chan after the Tokyo concert)
I started listening to SCANDAL after a friend recommended them to me in Hokkaido during the pandemic. The concert was great. You guys always give me energy. I hope you continue to take care of your health and enjoy your activities! I'll also go to your concerts! Thank you very much for today!"
TOMOMI: So kind!!
HARUNA: Thanks as well.
My friend from elementary school invited me to come. I was able to listen to these nostalgic songs, and I'm glad that we could spend the 15th anniversary of your debut together. I hope to be able to go to many more concerts in the future. Please do your best and stay close to each other. I'm rooting for you!
My older brother liked SCANDAL at first. He went to Osaka by himself, and it was the song he was playing that made me like the band a little bit more, and that's how I got hooked on them. I gradually fell in love with the band when I was in high school, and here I am today. I was excited from the first song, and it was great to hear some of the old songs that aren't played often live. I regret not becoming a fan from the start. Congratulations on your 15th anniversary. I've only been a fan for a bit, but I'll always support you, so keep up the good work!
My daughter and son have been fans for a long time, so I knew about two thirds of the songs played at today's concert. This was my first time at a concert itself. I knew the songs from the beginning and had done some preliminary study, so I was excited and enjoyed the show. Congratulations on your 15th anniversary. It's been about 12 years since my daughter, son, and I have been fans. I had a great time and hope to come back.
All: Thank you so much!!
MAMI: You interviewed so many people...
TOMOMI: Everyone was so polite...
RINA: Kawai-chan was secretly interviewing them, wasn't she? Thank you!
HARUNA: I was wondering why she didn't come to us after it was over.
TOMOMI: Thank you.
RINA: The atmosphere at the concert was very real.
TOMOMI: It was very realistic.
RINA: It really, really was.
HARUNA: These were recorded right after the concert.
RINA: All of them were so articulate, all excited after the concert.
TOMOMI: They were so polite.
RINA: I'm happy.
MAMI: Everyone is really good at speaking.
HARUNA: It's because they were still so passionate right after...
The band members each got their own copy And read them at the bookstore the other day. It was amusing and made us feel like we were in a trance haha
Ranging from records where people put their lives on the line To playful records, It was fun to learn that there are people like that!
We didn't know this either, But there were only a limited number of records that were to be published with photos, And we didn't know how our record would be published Until the book was released!
We turned the pages with our hearts racing And saw that it had been published Along with a photo from that day︎ This is something we'll remember for the rest of our lives〜
It'd also be good To have fun looking at it during the New Year holidays! If you're interested, check it out here︎
*SCANDAL will only be in the Japan edition of the Guinness World Records 2024 book (their record is in the "Japan version original pages" section). But you can actually preview their published page here (page J-07, lower left hand corner).
Backstage in Osaka. That day we had rehearsals at an early time And had 7 hours of free time- ̗̀⛧
We may have conquered all of our non-Tokyo concerts for the year!? We sure did a lot of transiting this year as well. A lot of that was going all the way to Brazil haha
We're filled with gratitude For everyone in all sorts of places Who are waiting for us and have come to see us
November's almost over. Let's get through it without getting sickー! Thanks for another hard day's work♡⃛ ̖́-
•MAMI reads the next message from a listener who say they're a freelancer who has worked at various part-time jobs, and has found that restaurants are the best place for them. They would always be targeted by a mean old lady due to their short stature and appearance. She'd watch them work and would get angry if they did anything she didn't like, regardless of whether they made a mistake or not, and would give them a warning. There was a time when they were afraid to work part-time because the same thing happened to them every place they worked at. HARU goes, "I totally get that!" TOMO asks if she's experienced that before. HARU says yes, and that she's experienced it once before. She says that it also might have been due to her short stature. TOMO laughs and goes, "Really?" HARU says she isn't sure, and then explains how when she was in high school, there was a senior worker who was a college student and was kind of a jerk and was always unpleasant. They kept telling HARU to end her shift early, and would bring their college friends with them to the front of HARU's high school for some reason. The others are confused and TOMO asks for what reason they did this. HARU says she doesn't know. MAMI asks if this person was a man. HARU says that it was actually a woman and that she'd say things like she was in front of the high school earlier today with some guys in a car. RINA says that it sounds like she was trying to show off, being older and all. HARU says that she was quite a bit younger, being a first-year high schooler (10th grade, between the ages of 14-15), and was the youngest one working there. She doesn't recalled being pampered, but she guesses she kind of didn't like it. MAMI says that with more experiences it could get easier to find somewhere to work that fits yourself better.
•RINA reads the next message from a listener in Hong Kong who says that they're currently working part-time as a server in a restaurant but quit last week (lol how is that 'currently,' then?). They say that the reason is why they can't get along with people and have a hard time getting along with them, but changing jobs is what worries them the most. They say that they have found a new job and hope they'll be able to get along well with their co-workers. TOMO says that interpersonal relationships really are the most important thing, which the others agree with. MAMI says that it's like wherever you go, you're given a test when confronted with people you don't like. She says that if you do your best to interact with people you're not comfortable with, you may find that they're a lot nicer than you thought they were. Or you may decide that it's too much for you and go to a different place, which is also a good decision. But there are probably people you won't like whenever you go.
•HARU reads the next message from a listener who works part-time at Mos Burger. They write so much about their job that I'm not going to translate it all lol. The gist of it is that they and their co-workers have become a well-oiled machine that can churn out orders in about 10 minutes, despite orders coming in every minute for almost 23 hours nonstop, and the workers all get along well. They also mention that it's very difficult to manage frying items, such as their fish burgers, all in one fryer with limited space. RINA laughs that she can tell they're good at their job by the way they wrote that, and MAMI says that you can tell they have fun at their job. They all agree. HARU says that the story she told about her own work experience earlier took place at a Mos Burger. They don't really have any pre-made food so it was a lot of work, and the store she worked at had a drive-thru, which would get really crowded at lunch time. She says it was also really hot there in the summer. RINA says that as you do your job, you develop techniques and can do more and more things just by intuition. She also says that she always orders fish burgers and will think of the listener when she eats the burgers in the future. HARU says that she couldn't remember how to make the salads there for the life of her. The others laugh and TOMO asks if it's difficult to do. HARU laughs and says that thinking back on it now, it wasn't difficult at all, but she probably didn't have the will to learn. The others laugh and MAMI says that's cute.
•HARU reads the next message from a listener who says they had several students during three of their years of college, but the one they remember most was a girl they were in charge of for those three years. HARU goes, "So that means..." There's a pause before RINA whispers, "...they're a teacher?" There's another pause before they all go, "Hey! Teacher!" The listener basically says that they worked as a tutor, and that they really enjoyed their time with that girl, who became like a little sister to them. They say that they didn't end up actually becoming a teacher. TOMO goes, "Ah, we're rescinding that ['Hey! Teacher']!", which they all laugh at. HARU finishes reading the rest of the sentence, in which the listener says the experience of meeting children who called them a teacher was priceless. TOMO says that was a wonderful story. MAMI wonders if tutoring part-time was part of their major. HARU says that there a lot of people who do that. HARU says that it's impressive to teach people how to study, and that it seems very difficult to teach things to others. They close out the segment by saying thanks to everyone who sent in their stories.
•Before they close out the episode, there's one more message that TOMO reads from a listener who attended KAKOFES back in September. They basically tell them about their day and excursion to Kakogawa, and mention that they brought along their child who wanted to see a friend who lives close to Kakogawa. The listener dropped their kid off at the friend's while they went to the festival. They say it was a very memorable day for both of them. TOMO says she's happy to hear all that. The band says that it really seems like KAKOFES was very memorable for all of their fans that attended.
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The year-end and New Year holidays are very busy! What goes on behind the scenes for a part-time miko (shrine maiden)?
Season 2, Episode 31 blog
HARUNA: We're going to be reading messages about part-time jobs sent in to commemorate the release of Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto! We've received many stories about them.
RINA: It seems that today might be the last time we're doing this segment.
HARUNA: The segment was to commemorate the release, after all.
RINA: It was a really good segment. I wonder what kind of messages we'll get today.
NAMI
When I was a college student, I had four different part-time jobs. I was always working three at a time, but they were all interesting. Among them, I was impressed by the miko job at the shrine in front of my house. My grandfather was a community committee member and served as a district officer, so I started out as a part of his assistance. As a result, I started working at the shrine from high school and continued for six years until I graduated from college.
Surprisingly, there was a variety of work throughout the year, and of course the busiest time was the year-end and New Year's holidays. On New Year's Eve, I go to work at 23:00 and return home around 2:00 over the New Year. I was close to home, so I went to work at 7:00 again that day (January 1). I was sleepy and my miko costume was freezing because of all the cold air coming in. I don't know how many body warmers I had stuck here and there... And then I continued to work until about January 6. I don't remember taking much time to relax during New Year's Day... I thought I would like to count down the days while watching Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!! and Kohaku Uta Gassen.
I also played the shinobue flute to lead an entrance at a wedding, played the shinobue flute at seasonal festivals, handed out sweets to children at Shichigosan, threw beans at Setsubun, performed the miko dance at a festival in a country town on business, and so on. I also learned the unique use of language and colorful manners.
I felt comfortable with the priests and priestesses (a position below the chief priest), who were like grandfathers to me. I made a good friend at that part-time job, and we are still good friends to this day. We are still good friends and I always go see him when I go back to my hometown.
HARUNA: A part-time job as a miko, huhー.
MAMI: There were a lot of technical terms.
TOMOMI: The flute is also played by part-time workers, huh.
HARUNA: Must be hard to practice.
TOMOMI: Miko jobs were really popular on Try-Yaru Week.
HARUNA: There was such a thing??
TOMOMI: There was. Everyone wanted to wear miko costumes. It was very popular. There were only two slots available.
RINA: I didn't know there were part-time jobs like that.
MAMI: It's very hectic during events.
HARUNA: They say you have to work consecutive days during New Year's.
TOMOMI: But I thought it would be cold.
RINA: Of course it is cold. I guess they are getting more and more work now, like dealing with visitors from abroad.
Yesterday was our last concert in Osaka for the year! Apparently, we last played at Grand Cube On our tour 11 years ago. It made me happy That we were able to come back to this lovely venue for the first time in forever.
Students and their parents are invited To this event for free! Meaning that there were a lot of people Who were seeing us for the first time︎
We've been talking about the Guinness World Records At concerts in all sorts of places this year, But yesterday, the moment we talked about it, An atmosphere returned to the stage for the first time And made things feel so fresh and wholesome.
That's right-- We've been a band for almost as long as everyone there has been alive, So it must have been confusing for a moment, right? Is what I thought. haha I was also confused( ◜ᴗ◝ )
There are many people right now Who have or do not have a dream, And who are going to or not going to school, But I hope you have as much time as possible To be the person you want to be. It can be the same or different from others.
I thought it was really wonderful That memories of enjoying this concert would remain with those parents and children. I hope we get to see each other again somewhere.
•The episode starts with this. TOMO guesses gymnastics, which is incorrect. MAMI says that she was close. TOMO goes, "What do you mean by 'close'?" HARU says that if it had been gymnastics, then they probably would have said that it uses equipment. TOMO goes, "So it's an Olympic sport that doesn't use equipment?" and then guesses rhythmic gymnastics. HARU says that that's not it either. Ono says that they can give her one more chance to answer correctly and let her ask one more question, which is dubbed the "Final SCAN." TOMO says that she has no idea what it could be, and she's so clueless that she has no idea what question to ask. HARU laughs at this. Ono says that she did ask some good questions previously and the others agree. HARU says that she did narrow it down quite a bit. TOMO thinks for a second before going "Ah, does it need a lot of time to do?" There's a pause before RINA goes, "Aah, it doesn't!" and that compared to some of the really long competitions, she'd say no. TOMO laughs and goes, "Wait a minute! I had been thinking I had gotten it, too!" and the others laugh as well. They agree that it is difficult to guess. TOMO gives "short-distance race" as her final answer, which is incorrect. The others say that that answer does make sense. The correct answer is revealed and TOMO goes, "Ahh!!" really loudly and wails. The correct answer is judo. TOMO again says that that was difficult. MAMI says that there's a delicate balance between simply answering yes or no to a question. With judo, you have to wear a judogi and obi, but is that considered "equipment"? TOMO agrees and in the sense that a racket is needed in tennis, equipment like that is not needed in judo.
•Next is MAMI. She holds up her subject and the others go, "Ahh." MAMI asks if it's an Olympic sport. They answer that it is. She thinks about what her next question should be and says that it is difficult to come up with one, and that they'll probably all end up asking the same questions. They say that it's okay. MAMI then asks, like TOMO, if equipment is used in it. They say yes. MAMI's lastly asks if anyone among them have played this sport before. They say yes. MAMI pauses before going, "Ehh? Ah...! Oh...! ...eh?!" She goes over the questions asked and then keeps thinking about what it could be. She then says that she has it narrowed down to three options. The others say that that's impressive. MAMI finally guesses volleyball, which is incorrect. They let her choose the "Final SCAN." MAMI asks if the equipment needed is a ball. They say no, and that that was a good question. She guesses high jump, which is incorrect. The correct answer is badminton. MAMI goes, "Okay, I get it." The others laugh and RINA says she's so calm about it.
•Next up is RINA. She first asks if it's an indoor sport. They say yes. She then asks if it requires a lot of people. HARU is the only one that answers and says no. She's confused and tries to confirm that it is a no. They agree that if asked if it requires a lot of people, the answer is no. RINA's last question is if take a long time to play. There's a pause before the others go, "Hmm..." They say that it's not short, so they'll have to say yes to it taking a long time. HARU says that she thinks it's been narrowed down quite a bit. RINA takes a long time trying to think of what it could be. TOMO reminds her that she will get to answer one more question if she gets it wrong. RINA guesses basketball, which is incorrect. Ono says that he thinks RINA could get it in one more question, depending on the question asked. RINA then asks if it was a club activity in school. They say yes. MAMI says that it's been narrowed down quite a bit. RINA guesses ping-pong. There's a pause, which makes her go, "Oh, is that wrong?", but the "ding-dong" sound plays right after, indicating that she was correct. She says that that was difficult.
•Last up for the sports round is HARU. When she reveals the subject to the others, they all go, "Ahh..." dejectedly. HARU laughs at that. She asks if it's an Olympic sport. The others say yes but not right away. HARU mentions that they didn't say yes right away. TOMO says that she didn't know, and MAMI laughs and says didn't either. HARU asks if it's played indoors. They say yes. TOMO says that it depends. MAMI goes, "Then that means it is played indoors." Ono reminds them they only can answer yes or no. HARU asks if it requires a lot of people. They say yes. MAMI says that it's probably been narrowed down a lot, with it being an indoor sport that requires a lot of people. Ono says that there are still a lot of options that could fit, which MAMI does agree with. HARU says that she can't think of anything at all, and then answers volleyball. That is incorrect. She then tries to think of the last question to answer, but says that she can't think of one at all. They all laugh. HARU asks if the players are tall. They say yes. She guesses basketball, which is correct.
•They move on to the next category, which is about song titles from their album Kiss from the darkness. They say that that sounds hard. TOMO goes first again. She asks if HARU sings the song. They say yes. TOMO asks if the song's about love. They say no. TOMO then goes, "Hold on a second..." and HARU reminds her that the category is KFTD (which doesn't feature many songs about love). They all laugh. TOMO says that she might be the worst one at this category since they weren't able to tour for this album (pandemic and all). She says that she first needs to start by recalling the songs on the album, but she doesn't even know what song the album starts with. MAMI says that instead of trying to remember what songs are on that album, it'd be better to choose from the songs that it could be narrowed down to. TOMO says that wouldn't work since she has about 80 candidates in her head right now. She then asks if it has a fast BPM. They say no, and then clarify that it's not fast when it comes to SCANDAL songs. TOMO again laughs and wonders what songs are even on the album. The others laugh as well. RINA says that she'd love to show them to her [but can't]. MAMI says to narrow down the titles of their more recent songs. TOMO guesses "Ceramic Blue," which is incorrect. She then goes, "Eh, isn't that on KFTD?" RINA says that it is.
•For her last question, TOMO asks if they've performed it live recently. They say yes. TOMO says that that must mean that they played it on their most recent tour (Kanshasai vol.2). There's a pause before she goes, "Eh, is there such a song??" They laugh and say that there is. TOMO says that she also doesn't remember what the setlist was, and they also laugh at this. TOMO tries to think of what the setlist was and goes, "It started with 'Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto,' right?" The others laugh at how TOMO's trying to get to the answer this way. She lists the first 8 or songs correctly-ish, most of which are older songs that came before KFTD. She says that all of them listed so far aren't it. She gets through half of the setlist and up to "Ai ni Naranakatta no sa" (song ＃11) before MAMI goes, "Is it okay to let her ask one more question instead?" They all laugh at this. TOMO asks if it's in the last block of the setlist. They say no. TOMO goes, "Ehh?? So is it the next song [after 'Ai ni Naranakatta no sa']?? Huh? Maybe the encore?" There's a pause before RINA laughs and says that it's in the first block. TOMO goes, "Ehh?? It is??" HARU says that TOMO had even said it. TOMO starts going over the first songs again. She lists the first 3 songs but forgets what came after "STANDARD." RINA tries reminding her, and TOMO says "Saishuuheiki[, Kimi]." She then slowly goes, "Sai..shuu...hei...ki...??", which is the correct answer. They all laugh hard. TOMO goes, "That's from KFTD?" They say yes. She says she thought that song was released earlier than that.
•Next up is MAMI. She goes, "I might guess it right? 'Saishuu'...It's not 'Saishuuheiki,'" and laughs while the *bzzt* buzzer sound plays. The others laugh and say that's not it. She says she hasn't even drawn her subject yet. She says she also doesn't know what song KFTD starts with, and then asks if they've played the song recently. They say no. She says if it's a song she wrote the lyrics and music for. They say no. HARU says that was a good question. MAMI again questions what song KFTD starts with and they all laugh again. TOMO says that they likely would have known the album better if they had been able to hold the tour for it. MAMI asks if the song falls under the "intense" category of SCANDAL songs. They say no. She again tries recalling what songs could be on the album and mentions that if "Saishuuheiki, Kimi" is on it, then it must mean that "A.M.D.K.J." is also from that time. HARU quietly says something like, "Oh, yeah, that song is from that time," sounding like she had forgotten about that. MAMI then tries guessing which year the album came out and thinks it's 2020, which RINA confirms. MAMI says that means that songs like "eternal," "Ivory," and "one more time" are not on KFTD. With that being the case, she tries to narrow down what the likely candidates are. She says that "Ceramic Blue" is not a candidate (since the lyrics & music are written by MAMI). RINA goes, "You can do it!" MAMI laughs and says, "I can?" RINA says yes, and that she's getting pretty close to the answer.
•MAMI then says that she's trying to recall their KFTD livestream concert. The others say that's a good idea. HARU says that was a really nerve-racking day. MAMI says that all she remembers is that it was nerve-racking. HARU reminds MAMI that this song isn't written by her. MAMI says she gets that, but she's unsure of which songs that fit the bill are from the KFTD era. She says that since the album came out before the pandemic started, "Living in the city" is not part of it (which is true--it's actually on MIRROR). She then goes, "'Laundry Laundry' was on MIRROR, right?" No one says anything, which makes MAMI make a pouting noise and she laughs. The others start laughing at that noise. Ono tells her to say an answer. MAMI goes, "I don't know what it is!" He and RINA say to just say something. There's a pause before MAMI says to wait a minute. They all laugh. RINA says to just let the feeling of getting it wrong go and just go for it. HARU and TOMO agree, and HARU reminds MAMI that she has another question she could ask after. MAMI says that she really doesn't know what it could be, and then finally answers "LOVE," which is incorrect (lol that's from YELLOW, released in 2016). MAMI's last question is if RINA wrote the song. They say no. MAMI says she figured that was the case, which they all laugh at. She says that that means either HARU or TOMO wrote the song, but she still doesn't remember what other songs on KFTD. She goes, "I really don't know! I'm suffering!" They all laugh hard at this. Ono says to just say an answer. MAMI says that she really can't recall any of the song titles. RINA says that she's so close. TOMO says that there was something she had been mistaken about earlier. MAMI says that she thinks she knows now, and answers "Laundry Laundry," which is correct. She says she was sweating. HARU says that MAMI had said the correct answer earlier. TOMO says that her song on MIRROR is "Ai no Shoutai." MAMI says that she had a feeling that song was more recent. Ono says that that round was super entertaining. MAMI says that it was like time stopped when she had first mentioned "Laundry Laundry." The others laugh and say it was.
•After the band eats some Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt, the episode closes with comments from SCANDAL after the finale of their Kanshasai vol.2 tour. HARU says that a lot of happenings occured that day, that she felt all sorts of emotions during this 15th anniversary of their major debut, and that she really felt the strength of the four of them. RINA says that she felt that because the four of them are together that they're able to put on shows like that. TOMO says that she felt their bonds with the audience, and that it was a really great night.
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New segment "SCAN-Dare!?" Can the members guess what their subject is!?
Season 2, Episode 30 blog
HARUNA: Since today's episode is out on October 23, we celebrated the 15th anniversary of our major debut yesterday, October 22! Thank you very much!
All: Thank you very much!
HARUNA: And yesterday, we celebrated the finale of our tour in Tokyo. We'll introduce our impressions of the tour later!
Today, we have a new segment! "SCAN-Dare!?" (スキャン誰; sukyan-dare = it combines "SCANDAL"/"Sukyandaru" and "dare" [who] in Japanese; translated, it means "SCAN-Who!?")
RINA: What?? What does that mean?
TOMOMI: "SCAN-Dare"～?
HARUNA: ...that's the question.
RINA: "Dare," as in "WHO," right?
HARUNA: Yes, this is a new game segment. It's a game in which you guess the subject given to you without seeing it, and you try guessing who it is by asking the others who are looking at it. You're asking, "Who am I?"
RINA: Right, right, right.
HARUNA: A popular example is putting the subject on your forehead. (like "Heads Up!")
TOMOMI: Ahー.
HARUNA: Let me explain the rules.
1. Each person is given a subject. You cannot look at your own one. The genre of the subject is the same for each single round (animals, food, etc.).
2. The given subject is shown to the other members.
3. You can ask only 3 questions to the other members to guess what your given subject is. The questions are called "SCAN."
4. The questions are in a "yes-no" format. After the three questions, you answer what the subject given to you is.
RINA: I wonder if we can tell.
HARUNA: We can only answer yes or no...
TOMOMI: It narrows down the genre, though.
HARUNA: You get to ask 3 questions, right? At any rate, let's get right to it!
RINA: Who should we start from?
HARUNA: Let's play rock-paper-scissors.
All: (*plays rock-paper-scissors)
～TOMOMI goes first.
HARUNA: Then we will look at the subject given to TOMO. The staff will announce the genre.
Staff: (*The subject is from "Sports")
RINA: Sports!
TOMOMI: Then, I'll show my subject to everyone. (*The subject written on the given card is shown to the other members)
All: (*looks at the subject)
RINA: Now, TOMO will ask us questions about her subject.
TOMOMI: SCAN time! Um, is this something you do with a large group?
RINA: Isn't that a "no"?
HARUNA: Yes, it is a no. NO NO!!
RINA: That's a good question.
TOMOMI: Next: Is equipment needed?
RINA: Umm...isn't it "no"?? ...right?
HARUNA: Yeah. It's a no.
TOMOMI: Wait a minute. Why are you guys being so vague?
MAMI: It really is vague.
TOMOMI: It's vague!?
HARUNA: But, well, it's a no.
MAMI: Yeah, just in case, it's a no.
TOMOMI: A no "just in case"!?
MAMI: Yeah.
HARUNA: It's a NO NO!
TOMOMI: Wait, that doesn't narrow it down at all... Wait, wait. Let's see. Is it an Olympic sport?
H, M, R: Yes.
TOMOMI: Eh, wait, wait. I can't narrow it down...
HARUNA: That's three questions. That's the end of question time.
RINA: You already know what your subject is, don't you??
Today, we played first at Mugitoki. Thank you so much for coming out In the cold, early morning! It was so awesome〜! It didn't rain〜!
We performed for 40 minutes today. This was our first time Performing such a long acoustic set︎
To think that the day would come When we'd be invited to a festival with a mature vibe to it Where you can relax and enjoy yourself with a beer in one hand... I was happy in many ways
Today, we performed "Bright" For the first time in forever. I wrote those lyrics when I was around 21. Listening to them now, I still think they're nice
Our outfits for this day Were prepared by BAMBOO SHOOTS. It's a wonderful boutique That has clothing perfect for the outdoors And has a location in Nakameguro
Our shoes were by KEEN. They'd been really attentive Since we did fittings, And I was really looking forward to wearing their shoes on stage! I was wearing all-black, water-repellant sneakers That can be worn when mountain climbing
They're really cute for everyday use as well( ◜ᴗ◝ )
It was such a good time. I had so much fun!
Everyone was warm And happy at this festival!
Two seconds after getting off stage We were given tonjiru haha
They also gave us Burgers and meat wrapped onigiri from the food stands!
When we got back to the dressing room Feeling all warm and toasty,
The BAMBOO SHOOTS staff Was so moved that they were crying. I thought of how lovely this day had been. It made me happy.
It was such an awesome day!
I'd love to play an acoustic set again! That's what this day made me think???? ????????
•TOMO reads the next message from a listener whose part-time job was selling sweet chestnuts (amaguri) at a station on the Chuo Line. They say it was a delicious part-time job in many ways. They got to eat all the chestnuts they wanted, it wasn't that busy so they could sit on a chair and read manga/study, and their hourly wage was 800 yen, which was quite high at that time. It was fun for them to observe the customers who came to buy the chestnuts. Sometimes a man would come by and get 10 bags, and the listener could tell that he had won a horse bet that day. There was an older lady who came in autumn when it was the season for new chestnuts and would ask if the chestnuts were tasty again that year. There was also a famous actress who would friendly greet them and say good evening. But what made them happiest was the occasional visit from a senior member of their circle whom they had a crush on. They would always give her a bag full of chestnuts as a gift. The two of them later did start dating. The listener remembered how happy they were when she went out of her way to stop by their place of work. TOMO goes, "Ah, this is making me all teary!" HARU says that was a lovely message. TOMO says she wants to give them something like a program pick, but the others remind her that they don't have any right now. It's then revealed that there's actually one remaining Apollo pouch from season 1. TOMO says that this message was pretty moving but suggests that they first go through the other messages before giving it out. The others say that it's okay to give it to this listener and so they do. HARU says that maybe she'll go and get some sweet chestnuts, which the others laugh at. She says that it smells amazing in the corners of stations where these stalls are located. MAMI says that you could get drunk off of that smell.
•MAMI then starts talking about something related regarding her and TOMO. TOMO starts laughing as soon as she mentions it. MAMI says that they both go to the same gym, and at the section of the nearby station where they change trains are a bunch of different food stalls that change every month or so. TOMO says that they seem to change every time they see them, and they're like pop-up shops. That's why they look forward to them so much and buy a lot of things each time. HARU says that the same kind of thing is done at her nearest station and shops change out about twice a week. She says she also buys a lot of things, which they all laugh at. RINA says that the things offered are at the right prices, and that she remembers they used to buy things from those places when they were first starting out as a band.
•MAMI reads the next message from a listener whose part-time job was at Yoshinoya, like MAMI. They were second-year high schooler at the time (10th grade) and had been given the responsibility of training new employees. There was a new guy a year and half older than them. They were worried about how to treat him but tried their best to teach him, though he was really dismissive. He made the worst first impression on the listener. Despite his attitude, he quickly surpassed them in rank with his quick thinking and eventually became assistant manager. The band laughs at this and HARU goes, "What's up with that??" The listener says that despite this guy making a terrible first impression on them, he's now their husband whom they hold dear. They've now know each other for 10 years, dated for 4 years, and have been married for 2 years. The band is surprised by all of this. HARU goes, "Part-time jobs are amazing!" RINA says that she guesses you can find your destined person there, which makes HARU laugh hard. TOMO wonders how the listener's impression changed of him. MAMI says that they were probably impressed when he became assistant manager and outranked them. RINA says that everyone's lives are really interesting. MAMI says that that didn't happen to her at her Yoshinoya, which makes the others laugh. RINA says that she didn't find her destined person there. TOMO says that it's because she quit pretty fast but might have met them if she had worked there a little longer. HARU says that her destiny would have changed quite a bit and she likely would not have become a Guinness recordholder. TOMO says that SCANDAL might not have existed. MAMI wonders what happened in those 6 years between when the listener and husband first met to when they started first going out. HARU says it's amazing how their relationship has lasted for so long after first starting to work together, which the others agree with.
•MAMI says that friends made at part-time jobs are awesome. RINA says that she really wants those kinds of friends. HARU laughs and says that she should try working a part-time job. RINA goes, "Is that okay??" TOMO also says she wants to do it. MAMI says that maybe they could try working part-time jobs as content for their fan club. HARU laughs and TOMO says she'd want to do it. MAMI says that it wouldn't be possible to do as content for "Catch up," which they laugh at. RINA says that you probably can't make friends from just working for one day. The others agree with this. RINA continues that it would probably be a hindrance and inconvenience to the actual workers. MAMI jokes and laughs that they would have no choice but to start part-time jobs on their own. RINA agrees and says to just leave her be if they happen to see her working somewhere. HARU agrees and RINA laughs.
•RINA reads the next message from a listener who said they worked 4 part-time jobs and learned a lot of stuff (sorry, but the listener lists way too much stuff/details that I won't be listing lol). The band says that's impressive and that they had a lot of different experiences. TOMO wonders when they actually slept. She also says that a lot of people in her classes had several part-time jobs like that. MAMI says that there were a lot in hers as well. TOMO says there was one person who had a goal of buying a car right after graduating, which they were able to do. RINA says that if you have a clear idea of what you're working for, you can keep working hard, and this applies to any job.
•TOMO reads the next message from a listener who had worked at Mister Donut for three years as a student. One day when it was slow and there were no customers, they were asked by another staffer if they'd be interested in coating the chocolate rings with the finishing chocolate dip. They were so clumsy that they didn't think they could do it well, but since the staffer said that anyone could do it, they decided to give it a try. However, they weren't able to do a good job with it after only 2 attempts and were told that they weren't suited for the task. The band laughs and MAMI says she feels sorry for them after they were told that anyone could do it. HARU says how strict it was for them to be told that only after 2 attempts. TOMO says that of course you'd feel down if you're told that anyone can do a task but are ultimately unable to do it. HARU says that her mom worked at Mister Donut when HARU was very young and coated donuts as well, though not in chocolate. She was told that if she made a mistake, she could eat it, so sometimes she made mistakes on purpose. They all laugh at this. TOMO says that's cute. RINA says that her dad worked there as well as a student and would add cream to donuts. However, he didn't know how much to add and would add too much, so he was also told that he wasn't cut out for it. They laugh at this story as well. MAMI says that those must have been awesome since they were bursting with cream.
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Backstage series. Since it was our PA Akita's birthday that day, We all celebrated it( ◜ᴗ◝ ) We've been with our touring staff for su〜ch a long time now! We've spent all kinds of anniversaries together so many times! We're always, always thankful
This weekend it looks like it'll suddenly get colder And the weather will be bad. Those coming to Mugitoki, Make sure to prepare for rain and the cold! Do you have rain boots( ◜ᴗ◝ )?
Yesterday was GRIOTTO at O-WEST. Thank you very much To everyone who came out on this night in the middle of the week.
It was a lovely three-way joint-band concert With THE perfect closeness of a small music club. It's really great to have an event Where everyone's hearts are so passionate and facing in the same direction. That's what yesterday was like.
It was a great night〜 Thanks so much For making our hearts feel all warm and fluffy!
We are cheering for everyone today At work, at school, at home, and those doing domestic care︎ We'll be rehearsing all day for our next performance! We'll do our best!
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