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【Translated Summary】
『SCANDAL Catch up supported by Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt』 - Season 2, Episode 28

•The episode starts with them eating this Bulgaria Yogurt product for the first 9 minutes lol, and then this happens.

•MAMI reads the next message from a listener who says they went to the festival with their boyfriend whom they met via SCANDAL, along with their baby. They say that the baby was so calm that they fell asleep when SCANDAL came on. The band says that's cute. TOMO says that her friends' kids were already all asleep by the time SCANDAL came on. RINA says that it was a nice temperature then, after all. HARU says that having a festival that the whole family can come to is nice.

•RINA reads the next message from a listener who says that one of the most memorable moments of the festival for them was seeing a mother holding a baby in her arms, and the baby's clothes had "SCANDAL BABY" written on them. TOMO says excitedly that she saw that. MAMI says that she saw a DM about it, and TOMO says she did as well. RINA then realizes that she did as well. HARU says that the baby was really cute. RINA says that the number of fans having babies has really grown in the past 3 or so years. MAMI laughs that a lot of "SCANDAL BABIES" are being born.

•TOMO says she hopes KAKOFES can continue being held. MAMI says that she saw on their site that it says they're "taking time to recharge" (as in the next festival is TBD) for now, and that the organizers likely had a lot on their minds during this year's festival, so now they're trying to upgrade it for next time. HARU says that that's wonderful, but this year's festival was plenty good. TOMO says that this was the second time the festival was held, and this year's was supposed to be in March but was moved to September due to weather conditions. She says she hopes the festival will be even more wonderful when it comes back. HARU wonders what it'd even be like if it is even more wonderful. MAMI says that when a big festival is held in your hometown, you think of how the locals really worked hard. The others agree, and TOMO says she felt like tearing up. MAMI jokes that she doesn't think her own hometown area (Tenpaku in Nagoya) would be able to do something like that, having a festival next to the Tenpaku River. TOMO asks if there is a river there. MAMI says her high school was right by the river, and TOMO says that it's the same for both of them. TOMO says that she'd love to play a 'river festival.' The others laugh. TOMO asks about Nara, RINA's hometown. RINA says she doesn't think a festival could be held in the neighborhoods there since there are lots of mountains. HARU says that maybe it could be held at Nara Park. RINA says that the park is really far away from her hometown area. MAMI says that they'll play in the mountains then, and they joke about 'mountain festivals.' MAMI says that there are mountains in her hometown area as well. HARU laughs at the way the convo has shifted to this, and that they're surpassing playing at actual venues. RINA says that it's nice to be able to perform in all kinds of places.

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Preparing for what's up next
Theme：RINA

The tour's done,
And we're preparing for the rush of events coming up next♡

Since we're doing a lot of performances in November,
I'd be happy if we could see each other at one of them.
They're all located in Tokyo,
But we'll go play concerts in all sorts of places again.

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We had full rehearsals yesterday.
It's become a trend for us
To try our best to put together
A special setlist for each event,
Including songs we haven't played in a while. haha

There are two months left this year.
We'll give it our all.
Hope you enjoy it to the end...!



After that,
We recorded for "Wednesday SCANDAL" (fan club members-only content).
These next ones will be very luxurious.
I'm also looking forward to when they'll be up- ̗̀‎????


※Bonus



Hasn't it been warm all this year?
I wore this DAISY t-shirt yesterday︎
For this season, you can wear it under a jacket,
Or under a matching pants and top set〜!

There are 8 of these shirts left in a size S,
Which is what I'm wearing︎
It won't be restocked, so those who are interested should hurry up and check it out♡

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https://daisyproject.official.ec/items/71435933


Thank you so much
For all of your support in October as well♡


RINA

2023-10-31 13:38:52

Spoiler:

A recap of the festival held in Kakogawa, TOMOMI's hometown! "How does one become a tourism ambassador?"

Season 2, Episode 28 blog

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HARUNA: This time...

TOMOMI: Oh! (*being serious*) Kako Ichi Sekai Ichi! A report on "KAKOFES"!

All: (*excited)

HARUNA: Yes, this time it's TOMOMI's turn.

TOMOMI: Yes, on September 24, we performed at the "KAKOGAWA MUSIC FESTIVAL," or "KAKOFEST" for short, which was held in my hometown! Thank you to everyone who came, to the staff, and to my three bandmates! Thank you very much for coming!

All: Thank you very much.

TOMOMI: We'd like to look back on the whole event, as much as time allows, while also introducing messages we've received from everyone who went to KAKOFES.

First, let me start with my impression... I imagined that it'd be a local festival with a small stage. But it was a solid festival venue, with about three stages, and lots of vendors. It was emotional for me to be able to see a festival taking places on the riverbank where I grew up! With COVID and the loss of the fireworks show, people in Kakogawa were feeling lonely, because it was the riverbed that we all loved. People in Kakogawa were happy to be able to get together like that for the first time in a long time, as they don't get a chance to get together very often. Of course I was happy, too. Many of my local friends came, so I was really happy.

HARUNA: The people of Kakogawa have a tremendous love for Kakogawa, and you could feel that at the festival. There were many stages, and we were allowed to play as the last performer, and it was great to be able to play with local bands.

RINA: It was a great festival in all aspects.

HARUNA: It was warm and welcoming.

RINA: We had an event in Osaka the day before, so we drove from Osaka. The staff was so welcoming from the moment we arrived at the venue and entered the parking lot. The turnout was amazing. It was an exciting festival.

HARUNA: It was a lot of fun. We've received some e-mails, so we'll read them.

Doroshiー

I was invited to KAKOFEST by a friend who loves SCANDAL. I was nervous because it was my first time at a festival, and I was sleepy because I woke up early in the morning for a little expedition, but even before I arrived at the station, I was excited by how bustling the riverbed was. The sun was hot, but we enjoyed watching various people perform and eating delicious food.

I was glad to have come to Kakogawa when I saw SCANDAL's stage at the end of the festival.
After the festival was over, the riverbed at dusk (and with clouds) was very breezy, and I felt something that I can't quite put into words. If I had to put into words the feelings I had after this concert, I don't know how I would do it.... I will go to another concert of yours again.

TOMOMI: I'm so gladー. I can't believe they were invited by a friend, and they even sent in a message.

HARUNA: It's just one of those things.

TOMOMI: I'm so happyー. Thank you for coming all the way to Kakogawa.

RINA: It was our first festival, and it was great.

TOMOMI: It was a comfortable time. Next message...

Kakogawa no Waisuka

Welcome to Kakogawa, and welcome back, TOMO-chan! Thank you very much!

It was your first live performance in Kakogawa since you played at Shimin Kaikan. It was great to be surrounded by familiar scenery and to see SCA-chan there, with everyone smiling and singing. I was also surprised and happy to see that we had a small reunion with people who used to play at SCA-chan's live concerts in the past.

Please come back to Kakogawa for another live performance. And TOMO-chan, the tourism ambassador! I look forward to it!

TOMOMI: Thank you so much! Where should I inquire about it?

HARUNA: Shouldn't you tell them directly?

TOMOMI: Should I tell them directly? In case you're wondering, I checked their official Twitter account.

HARUNA: Kakogawa's?

TOMOMI: Yes, Kakogawa's.

MAMI: Did you follow them?

TOMOMI: No, I haven't followed them yet...

MAMI: You should!

Tokyo candids
Theme：RINA

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We're free from the nerve-racking days!

I slept about 12 hours the next day( ◜ᴗ◝ )
I thought that was crazy,
And when I LINE'd the other members,
They said that they also slept for about 12 hours!

We'll rest up and recover today too!
We'll move forward and have fun again starting tomorrow

Ah, online merch sales
Have started!
The anniversary tour merch will be a special keepsake,
Especially after several years♡
Those who were able to make it and those who weren't,
I'd be happy if you got some
As proof of this tour!

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https://rooftoponlinestore.com/smartphone/list.html?category_code=ct87


RINA


2023-10-24 03:30:24

Spoiler:

Zepp Haneda
Theme：RINA

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2023.10.22
The finale of our Kanshasai tour that's held once every 5 years
Was on the 15th anniversary of our major debut!
Thanks for making it a wonderful day!

We managed to run all the way to the end︎

This tour was narrowed down to three performances,
With the contents just a little over the limit.
It was the trip we needed
Now that we've realized how much we could grow by making it this far.
I'm glad we worked hard.
We performed with lots of gratitude.

I was reminded that I've left my life in music
In my teens, 20s, and 30s up to now.

In my mid 20s,
There was a time when I wanted people to listen to our current songs
Rather than old ones,
And there were songs I didn't want to play,
But now I can do anything.

Hugs for all of the stories so far.

Thank you for meeting us at different times
And walking together with us.
You are all our treasures.



RINA

2023-10-23 16:21:19

Spoiler:

【Translated Summary】
『SCANDAL Catch up supported by Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt』 - Season 2, Episode 27

•The episode actually starts with them trying to answer the question, "What Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt do you want to eat in the fall?" and to choose from the flavors that are in front of them. The flavors are: Rich Strawberry, Crisp Aloe, Refreshing Green Apple Mix, Morning Fruit Mix, and White Peach Mix. Don't really feel like translating everything they said after lol but they all end up choosing the Aloe flavor.

•Then this happens. Ono seems to ask them if they've drawn anything together before. TOMO says that although it's not a drawing, they painted the "Fuzzy" single cover together. She also says that they did something similar for the HELLO WORLD tour set they had during the Japan leg of the tour, where they all wrote on those glass panes the day before opening day. Going back to the question at hand, they still are unsure what the question exactly entails. TOMO says that she's thinking of something that has to do with the number 4, and that it's kind of a rare thing. She asks the others if they often looked for it when they were little. There's a slight pause before HARU goes, "Ahhh!" while RINA and MAMI both have no idea. TOMO goes, "That's so odd that HARU's the only one who gets it!!", referring to how HARU's usually the odd one out when it comes to this segment. They all laugh at this. TOMO says that this is the first time this has happened. HARU and TOMO try to explain that this thing usually has 3. MAMI goes, "You look for it??" They repeat the 3 thing again. TOMO says that you try really hard to look for one that has 4. MAMI and RINA finally seem to understand. TOMO and HARU laugh that they said too much and that their staff are probably mad at them for it. RINA says that since they've said too much, they should reflect and do it again. HARU laughs hard at this. The staff allows them to continue, though. They all write down their answers and end up answering the same: a clover. RINA says that at first she thought they were talking about pizza or cake. MAMI says she thought it was dango. The others laugh at this. RINA says that Dragon Ball also came to mind. They talk about dango and how there certainly are some kinds that have 3 and some that have 4.

•The next question is read: "A word that feel good when you say it." RINA says that that's a good question. MAMI says she has one in mind. TOMO says that there are a lot. RINA says she has some. HARU wonders whose word they should try to guess. She then says that she's sure that the three of them don't know what RINA's one could be, which RINA agrees with and says that they probably don't have an interest in what it is. They agree that for the time being they'll all just answer whatever they want. They reveal their answers, but of course they don't match up with each other. They all see someone's answer and go, "Ahh, that was it!" MAMI sings "Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt!" like in this commercial, and goes, "Right?", inferring that she's the one who wrote that answer. The others say that that was it. RINA goes, "Let's end this this show now." The others all burst out in laughter. TOMO's answer was "rouryu" (ロウリュ; from the Finnish word "löyly," referring to when you splash water on hot stones in a sauna to make steam). HARU answered "purin" (プリン; pudding). TOMO and MAMI say that's really cute. TOMO says that "pudding" is also nice to say. RINA answered "oi kora rukkora." The others go, "What's that??" RINA says it's gag by the comedian duo Joyman. The others laugh at this. RINA says that she listens to Joyman's radio program.

•TOMO wonders how they're going to match answers. RINA says that it's impossible since MAMI already answered correctly. MAMI goes, "The right answer?" and the others say yes. RINA says that there's no possible answer that's more pleasant than that. MAMI goes, "It feels good, doesn't it?" The others agree, and RINA says that it feels good in more ways than one. The others laugh. HARU says that maybe they could decide on a word that has a set amount of syllables. MAMI goes, "Three syllables?" Ono says to do one besides "purin." HARU says that there are a lot of them. RINA wonders if it should be food. MAMI agrees, and then they all agree. TOMO says nothing comes to mind. RINA says that the only thing that's coming to mind is "kirin" (キリン; giraffe), which the others laugh at. RINA then says that the syllable "ki" is stuck in her head.

•HARU says she think there's a word that's similar to purin that she finds pleasant. The others aren't sure what that could be. RINA says that she can't think of any food that resembles purin. TOMO and HARU say that it's similar in shape. MAMI says that the packaging is similar and can be found in the same area as purin in convenience stores, and that it's often transparent. RINA seems to get it and says that it doesn't feel good at all to say, which HARU agrees with. MAMI then thinks of something else that's 3 syllables, that is nuts/fruit-related, and is good for the upcoming season. She says that she wants them to put it in katakana instead of the way it's often said. The others are confused by this. MAMI then says that this word is in the name of a Sanrio character. TOMO gets it but HARU and RINA don't seem to. MAMI says that it might not feel good to say. There's a pause before HARU says that she gets it. TOMO says that she's very familiar with it. HARU goes, "What does that mean??", which makes TOMO and MAMI laugh hard. MAMI explains that the character has the same birthday as TOMO. HARU laughs and goes, "That's what you mean? I had no idea about something like that!" RINA is still totally lost. MAMI says it's well suited for the category of fruits in the coming season. HARU laughs hard at this, but RINA is still lost. MAMI says that it's often used in autumn-like foods like sweet potatoes, and repeats that she wants them to answer in katakana. RINA says again that she still has no clue. HARU says that's something memorable in front of Shibuya Station. RINA goes, "Ahh, I got it!" TOMO says that it smells amazing. They reveal their answers and end up all answering the same: "marron" (マロン; chestnut). The Sanrio character MAMI was referring to is Marroncream. HARU and RINA say that they didn't know her birthday was the same as TOMO's. The band says that that was difficult. Ono says a contender could have been "kimchi" (キムチ), since it starts with "ki." TOMO says that the word HARU was thinking of was "jelly"/"jello") and that it does feel good to say.

•The next question is: "Animals that could be your friend if they were able to talk." TOMO says that there are a lot. RINA wonders whose answer they should base it on. MAMI wonders if it should be a small animal. TOMO says if it's something that's too big, you won't see them as often. MAMI asks her what she means. TOMO says that you wouldn't be able to see them as easily around town and such. She then mentions how there are some Disney princesses who talk a lot to animals while at a window. RINA says that there are quite a few of them. TOMO says there are, but this animal is one that pretty much is always there, no matter what the film is. RINA tries confirming that it's a small animal, which they agree with. HARU says that there are a couple of options to choose from. They decide to just go for it. HARU is still unsure which animal to go with, and MAMI also says the same. HARU goes, "It's an animal we're writing, right??" Ono laughs and says yes. They reveal their answers, but they don't all give the same answer. TOMO had been hinting at "kotori" (小鳥; small birds). Both she and MAMI answered that. HARU answered "nezumi" (ネズミ; mice). RINA answered "risu" (リス; squirrels). HARU says that birds also came to mind, but since "animals" were mentioned, she thought that there might be a few more options. MAMI says that if she mentioned Kimi-tachi wa Dou Ikiru ka (The Boy and the Heron; the latest Studio Ghibli film), their answers might have matched up. RINA agrees and starts talking a little about the film and how the scene where the bird pops up is kind of scary. HARU says that she hasn't watched the film. RINA says that she can look forward to that scene, then. TOMO says that she doesn't think HARU would like that film (HARU has mentioned before that she's kind of scared of birds), which the others laugh at. They then try to match up for the second round. Ono says to just try and match answers based on the first round. They reveal their answers, and all of them answer "kotori." They say that the questions asked during this segment are getting harder and harder (when this segment started off with the simple question about a rice ball filling all of them could enjoy).

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Smental, where the four of them try to give the same answer! SCANDAL is baffled by a topic that doesn't make sense?

Season 2, Episode 27 blog

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HARUNA: This time we'll be doing something we haven't in a while... "Smental"!!

TOMOMI: Yay!

RINA: It's been a while.

TOMOMI: Not since the public recording?

RINA: I see...

HARUNA: Maybe so.

RINA: That might have been the last time.

HARUNA: On August 21, the four of us celebrated our 17th anniversary and became the best in the world.
"Smental" is...
A segment where we try to further unite through association games.
To answer a single question (subject or problem), all members read each other's feelings and thoughts so that they will all give the same answer. If they do not come together in the first round, they reflect and play a second round.

TOMOMI: Okay.

HARUNA: We do a "Reflect, then try to match on the second round" game, was it?

RINA: We doー

MAMI: Give us a topic!

HARUNA: Here's the topic! "What's your favorite Japanese sweet potato recipe for fall?"

TOMOMI: Ahー

RINA: I seeー. I'm unsure.

Staff: We made this topic because Director Kawai really loves Japanese sweet potatoes.

HARUNA: I see.

RINA: I totally understand, sweet potatoes are so good! I love it. And it bothers me, doesn't it?

MAMI: Isn't this one "simple"?

HARUNA: "Simple"?

TOMOMI: "Simple" is good.

RINA: Ohー, so we're going that route. Okay, okay, okay. For starters.

(*The way "simple" was said was flat, with no accents anywhere.)

HARUNA: The kind TOMO eats.

TOMOMI: Eh, the ones I eat?? Ahー, I see. ...There's that one, too.

HARUNA: "There's that one, too"... What does that mean??

RINA: This can work. Yeah, do you think we can all get the same answer?

HARUNA: Eh, what if I'm wrong...

TOMOMI: Don't think it's wrong, this one.

MAMI: Yeah.

TOMOMI: Let's try to all answer the same this time.

RINA: Yeah.

(*They all write down their answers)

HARUNA: Okay, we're all done. Here we goー!
What's your favorite Japanese sweet potato recipe for fall?

All: One, two... (*shows answers)

(*All answer "baked sweet potatoes")

All: Yayー! Smental!

RINA: We all matched!

TOMOMI: Niceー

RINA: Looking good!

HARUNA: Niceー!

RINA: We really are getting stronger... We're the best in the world, after all.

TOMOMI: We're different than usual!

(Staff note: In the past, they've often had different answers in the first round.)

HARUNA: Sweet potato cakes are good too.

TOMOMI: Yeah, those are good too!

RINA: "For starters" meant "baked potatoes."

TOMOMI: Feels good.

RINA: Yeah, it feels good. Potatoes are great.

TOMOMI: I love potatoes.

RINA: They're so delicious.

MAMI: Next topic, shall we?

RINA: Let's go.

HARUNA: Let's get cracking!

Now for the next topic...
"If the four of us were to draw a picture together, what would it be?"

All: Ehー??

HARUNA: What do you mean!?

RINA: That's a weird topic!

HARUNA: That suddenly came from a very strange angle.

RINA: Let's discuss this for a bit.

HARUNA: Eh, what does this mean??

RINA: "If we were to draw a picture together, what would we draw?" That must be what it means.

【Translated Summary】
『SCANDAL Catch up supported by Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt』 - Season 2, Episode 26

•The episode starts with this.

•TOMO reads the next message from a listener whose story is from when they were in college and working at the daycare center from which they had graduated. Their job was to work one-on-one for an hour a week with elementary school children who were struggling in their classes, and to help them become less self-conscious about their studies as well as to make them enjoy their studies. They themself was not very good at studying, so while they understood the childrens' feelings, they were worried about whether they would be able to teach them well. At first, there were many children who were reluctant to learn, but little by little, a teacher-student relationship was established, and they were happy when the children looked forward to learning and enjoyed their studies more and more. They end with saying that they're currently a nursery school teacher. There's a slight pause before the band goes, "Hey! Teacher" and laughs. They say that this was a job to eliminate poor study skills, and doing something like that isn't easy when it's also very hard to like something that you're not good at. This was a job that they didn't know existed. They also mention how it's very difficult to teach people how to enjoy learning, but if you succeed, you can clear up the fundamental issues such as how to approach something.

•MAMI reads the next message from a listener whose story is from when they were in high school. They were part of the kendo club and on days off from club activities, they would work part-time as a mover in order to work out their physical strength. Of course, it was good exercise, but they were surprised that they could carry heavy things like washing machines by myself once they learned how to move them. With the knowledge they gained from their part-time job, they were able to move in August this year without having to call a moving company, which helped them to reduce the number of items they had to sell. The band is surprised by this and says it's really cool. TOMO says that her younger brother had a part-time job like that before, but he tried it out just once and said that he couldn't do it. She also says that it must be really hard to do a job like this in the summer when it's hot. MAMI mentions that on a TV show the other day there was a celebrity who tried out a part-time job as a mover. They learned all sorts of detailed stuff, like putting sheets on the walls to prevent damaging the furniture and the right way to hold something without breaking it.

•RINA reads the next message from a listener whose story is from when they worked part-time on a garbage truck. They say that people think it's hard to work that job when it's hot, but their average working hours were only about 2 hours. Also, if they finished work early, they could use the extra time to get cleaned up, do laundry, have coffee in an air-conditioned room, and chat with other employees. They were worried and thinking things like, "Am I really getting paid for this?", but they were paid as well as anyone else. They say it's true that it's hard work, running and carrying garbage when it's hot, but it only takes a few hours. They were also a professional boxer at the time, so they were confident in their physical strength. Now that they've retired from boxing, they've been hired by another company as a full-time garbage truck driver, thanks to their experience working part-time as one. They say they'll continue to work closely with the community to clean up the city. The band is surprised that they seem to have a lot of pro people among their fans. TOMO says that it's really nice to watch the garbage trucks smash down trash. The others laugh and agree. They thank the listener for doing a job like this, especially during the pandemic when it was dangerous to just go out, but living a 'normal' kind of life then would have not been possible without people like them.

•HARU reads the next message from a listener whose story is from when they worked part-time at a famous video rental store. They thought they would be rejected during the interview due to having a mohawk at the time, but for some reason they hired them. They had heard that there was a rumor in their hometown that there was someone with a mohawk at the rental video store. Incidentally, they were told this by a woman they went out with when they quit their part-time job and became a working adult. The job itself was quite tiring standing on their feet, but they were very happy to work surrounded by music and movies. The band laughs at how famous this person was in their hometown. TOMO says that there are a lot of flashy people at video rental stores and CD stores these days, but perhaps it was rarer back then. They then talk about how Japan is still one of the few countries that have stores like that, but they've gone down in number quite a bit. TOMO says that you can watch a lot more stuff on subscription sites and the like. HARU says it's hard to find a place you can work without changing your hairstyle, and thinks that most places have restrictions or are a bit strict about it. MAMI says that the only jobs that might let you do unconventional hairstyles are ones in apparel, salons, and CD stores. HARU says that she thinks that restaurants are probably really strict.

•TOMO says that maybe call centers would be more accepting since the customers don't see your face. HARU says that she wants to ask call center people about their jobs. They agree that it must be a really difficult and stressful job. MAMI says that she had a friend who worked at a call center and thought that the commute was a bit of a hassle because it was so far from her house to the call center. She was just answering the phone all the time and waiting for calls to come in, which is why she said it was a really easy job. The others say that being the one to receive calls is tough when there are complaints and such. MAMI says that there was a manual and the friend would just be like, "Okay, got it," and if something unreasonable was said, she would tell that person what number to call next. It didn't seem that hard, which is why she was good at it. RINA says dealing with stuff like that kind of requires the skill for you to remain calm and composed. The band says that everyone whose messages were read seemed to have found jobs that were the right fit for them, which they think is impressive.

•HARU then asks [presumably RINA and TOMO] if there's any job that they think they can do, based on what they've heard so far. RINA says she doesn't think she could do any, which makes HARU and MAMI laugh. She also says that even before this segment she had nothing but respect for those who work jobs like these, and that she wants to always remember that she's able to live her life while being supported by people in various jobs. She also mentions that the four of them talked about this subject in the car on the way home after doing the first round of this segment.

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RINA on a listener's part-time job experience: "I wish I had worked part-time job and attended college myself"

Season 2, Episode 26 blog

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HARUNA: This time...we are going to read many messages. This is another edition of "Arubaito no Naka de Bokura Zutto" ("We're Always in the Part-Time Jobs")!

RINA: These are interesting. I like this segment. I'm learning a lot!

TOMOMI: Interesting in many ways.

(*Staff note: TOMOMI and RINA have no part-time work experience!)

HARUNA: Let's get started...

Coach Shimizu
 
After graduating from high school, I attended a culinary school in Tokyo and worked part-time at a Japanese restaurant from that time. My part-time job was from 6pm to 11pm, or until midnight.

After I turned 20, we often went out for drinks after work, but some of the older students who were part-timers at the time quit due to employment or higher education, leaving me and the college student as the only part-timers who were adults. I was the only adult part-timer left. They often invited me to go out for drinks. But there was one problem. He really couldn't hold his liquor. We would talk passionately about our part-time jobs. It was always around 1:00 or 2:00 am, and I had to catch the 7:30 am train the next day to get there, but I always went whenever he invited me. It was a strange relationship where we shared hardships and joys together, and we were not friends.

This relationship was possible because I was a part-timer, and were not school or work colleagues. I haven't seen or been in touch with him for about 10 years now, but the segment reminded me of him after a long time. I will try to contact him if I have a chance.

TOMOMI: That's what youth is all about.

RINA: What good memoriesー.

TOMOMI: It must be a special relationship, working part-time together.

HARUNA: That's right.

RINA: I would have liked to hear a bit about their job.

HARUNA: At the Japanese restaurant.

RINA: They seem very strict and give off a craftsman vibe.

MAMI: I wonder what they do now.

HARUNA: "Coach Shimizu" was their name, huh.

TOMOMI: I guess they're some kind of coach.

MAMI: I guess they coach.

RINA: That's why I wasn't sure if we should say "Hey! Teacher" or not.

HARUNA: But being a "coach" is different. Probably...

TOMOMI: They're only a "coach," I think.

HARUNA: I guess so. That being said...it would be nice to have a community separate from college. It would be a nice break.

RINA: I admire that. College and part-time work.

HARUNA: I wanted to do both.

TOMOMI: I wanted to try.

RINA: I really did. If I wasn't in a band, I would definitely be doing it.
I'm learning a lot of things. This is a good message theme!

【Translated Summary】
『SCANDAL Catch up supported by Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt』 - Season 2, Episode 25

•The episode starts with this.

•Matsumoto then explains what each 'position' entails. In baseball, the ＃1 hitter is the player with the highest on-base percentage and the fastest feet. In other words, the ＃1 hitter is the front runner. On the other hand, the ＃2 player is said to be the "bridge player." The first player stands out, and when he gets on base, he sends a runner to second base with a bunt, which is called a "send-off bunt." In other words, think of it as a role where you sacrifice yourself to make others look good. The ＃3 player is the player who can score a run when the opportunity arises. In the major leagues, it is sometimes said that the ＃3 hitter is the best hitter in the game. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th batters are also called the "cleanup." and they return runners to the plate. In other words, the ＃3 and 5 positions are all key members of the team. ＃4 in particular is a general who sits between the team's managing directors. The most cooperative, long-hitting, and destructive hitter will come in at ＃4. ＃5 is the most competitive. For example, when the ＃4 hitter strikes out, you bring in the ＃5 hitter who is as good as the ＃4 hitter and says, "Keep your hands hot; I'm here."

•＃6 is said to be a hitter of unpredictability. In other words, there are pitchers who let off steam when the core players of ＃4 and ＃5 fall down. At that time, he has the destructive power to hit a home run with a thumping blow. When it comes to ＃7...to be honest, their power will decrease a little. But ＃7 player should hit when there is a runner left in scoring position. But if anything, the ＃7 player should be considered a little more subdued. And ＃8 has to do a lot of things. For example, the ＃9 player is usually the pitcher. Pitchers can't hit. Therefore,  ＃8 must be able to do various things dexterously before the ＃9 pitcher comes in. So a player who can do various utility things, such as a small bunt, is the ＃8 player. The ＃9 spot is often occupied by a pitcher, but he can't hit. So, in terms of hitting, this player is no longer a good player. In terms of power, I would say that he is a little bit lacking there.

•He then asks if the band understands the explanation, and they say that they somehow did get all that. RINA says that it basically means that ＃3-5 are the strongest 'players.' Matsumoto asks them to all come up with a batting order. They say they'll start with the strongest ones first, and agree that that would have to be a meat--more specifically beef--and first mention steak. HARU asks what about a loin or ribs. RINA says that those are good too, but she thinks steak would be better. TOMO says that maybe those could be in numbers 3-5. They decide that ＃1 will be steak. Matsumoto says something involving a Japanese baseball player that basically equates to him saying that the ＃1 player is the one that will make the opposing team freak out. The band again agrees that ＃1 does need to be steak.

•They try to pick ＃2 next. HARU says that it should be an ingredient that would grill well along with the meat. RINA suggests zucchini, though TOMO immediately says right after that that it should be something that cooks really fast. MAMI says that she'd like to include red bell peppers. Another suggestion is king oyster mushrooms. Matsumoto reminds them that ＃2 is one that could be 'sacrificed' to make the other ingredients look good. HARU says that green bell peppers would be that. RINA agrees that it'd be a waste to have zucchini or king oyster mushrooms for that. They agree that ＃2 is green bell peppers.

•Next is ＃3, the most reliable one. RINA says that it should probably be a meat. TOMO says that it could be ribs. HARU wonders when they could put in sausages, and the others agree that sausages are a strong one. MAMI says that sausages would be better at ＃5, based on what Matsumoto said. The others agree and decide to put ribs at ＃4. That still leaves ＃3 open. TOMO says that they haven't chosen a seafood yet. RINA says that maybe they should do something chicken-related. Chicken thighs are suggested. RINA wonders if they'll be putting any veggies in the 3-5 spots. Matsumoto says that ＃3 is more like a player who adds color to the game. They decide to go with chicken thighs. HARU says that you can flavor thighs in many different ways using sauces.

•So ranks 3-5 are: ＃3 - chicken thighs, ＃4 - ribs, ＃5 - sausages. HARU says that was fast and things are going smoothly. For ＃6, which is has an 'element of surprise'/unpredictability, RINA says that she could picture a seafood being in that spot. The others agree and TOMO suggests shrimp. The others say that's doable. RINA says that scallops could be good as well. They ultimately decide to do shrimp for ＃6.

•Next is ＃7. Matsumoto likens it to a rookie that you're expecting to see growth from and are looking forward to it. RINA suggests corn, which TOMO says would be good. HARU says that red bell peppers could be good as well. TOMO says that bananas could also be good and the others immediately say that BBQ'd bananas sound really good. TOMO says that you grill the entire banana, peel and all, and the peel turns black. MAMI says that tomatoes could be good too. The rest also agree. HARU mentions kinoko mushrooms, and then the others bring up king oyster mushrooms along with it. They wonder which one of those they should go with for ＃7. TOMO says that king oyster mushrooms after shrimp would be refreshing. The others agree and make that ＃7.

•Next is ＃8. Matsumoto says that it can do a lot of different things. TOMO says that yakisoba would fit that description, which the others immediately agree with. They say that a lot of things can be added to it. They agree to make ＃8 yakisoba.

•Last up is ＃9. The staff reminds them that that player is supposed to be the pitcher and has a lot of responsibility. TOMO laments that they already chose yakisoba prior. HARU wonders if veggies would fit the bill. MAMI wonders what would help wrap up a barbecue. HARU says that marshmallows could fit for that. TOMO and RINA say that marshmallows would be good. They're reminded that it should be a defensive star, and that nothing can start without them. TOMO says that maybe spareribs would fit that and laughs, and the others also laugh and agree. HARU suggests onions and the others all go, "Ahhh" loudly. TOMO says that it's true nothing can start without onions, and that nothing will start without it. HARU laughs at this. TOMO says that it actually should have been in the 3-5 spots. They all agree that the ＃9 spot should be onions.

•They confirm with Matsumoto about the spots, and after they do, he announces the lineup:

＃1, third base - Steak
＃2, left - Green bell pepper
＃3, right - Chicken thighs
＃4, shortstop - Ribs
＃5, second base - Sausage
＃6, center - Shrimp
＃7, first base - King oyster mushrooms
＃8, catcher - Yakisoba
＃9, pitcher - Onions

•The band claps and agrees that it's a pretty strong team. TOMO says that it can't lose. Matsumoto says he'd like to eat these ingredients in order, which makes the band laugh.

*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):

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*A list of all episode summaries from ＃1-160 can be found here

*All episodes of Season 2 can be found here

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#front-page #catchup

Nagoya candids
Theme：RINA

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A food truck comes
Every time we play at Zepp Nagoya︎

They always prepare what we like,
New menus,
And candied apple for dessert,
And it starts with wondering
What to have for lunch haha
And all of the items are amazing!!!
I ate ramen on this day( ◜ᴗ◝ ) Yay

I feel like it's such a luxury,
But it always
Gives me energy before a concert,
And what I eat before a performance
Puts me in the right mood,
So I take it with a sense of importance︎
I'm truly grateful

It's also a normally operating food truck,
But they put the SCANDAL logo on it
And always tell us how much they support us.
It makes me happy. Love.

That night,
We also had a rare after-party.
It was a day full of fun in Nagoya!


RINA

2023-10-13 20:03:09

Spoiler:

SCANDAL's Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto Lyrics Essays


＃2 - TOMOMI's "CANDY" Lyrics Essay


Don't live like you're all alone.

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On Oct. 4, 2023, SCANDAL released their new single Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto (We're Always in the Highlights)! The title track, "Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto." features lyrics and music by MAMI. It includes the band's wish that the moments spent with their listeners will be the highlights of their lives, past and future, and their determination to carry both their past and future on their shoulders as a band that has been going for 17 years. Additionally, the B-side track is a new song called "CANDY," with lyrics and music by TOMOMI.

A lyrics essay by SCANDAL will be posted for two consecutive weeks! This is the second one, written by TOMOMI, in which she talks about the B-side song "CANDY." What feelings for her three precious bandmates did she put into this song? Please enjoy this essay along with the song.

My band doesn't closely scrutinize individual work.
When the four of us are together, we might discuss a single matter for a long time, but when it comes to individual activities, all expression is left up to that person.
The same goes for this essay.
So I'll only say this here.

I wrote this song for my three precious bandmates.

We've been together for an awfully long time.
That's why I can understand almost everything even if nothing's said.

I know when they're being too kind, when they're discouraged, when they're being timid and locking away true feelings, and when their hearts are getting weary.

But I don't say anything.
They each have their own way of getting over things at their own pace.

It's not that they're shy about talking about things like that head-on (no, there's a little bit of that, too), but each of them have such strong wills that can't be broken even with Mjölnir, and in the end there's often no other option but to solve the problem on their own.

I'm actually very worried.
For 17 years, I've been by their sides through good times and bad.
I want to tell the three of them who are trying their best to hide the small, deep wounds in the corners of their hearts, that they don't have to live like they're all alone.

Please keep this a secret.

＜SCANDAL・TOMOMI＞

*The lyrics to "CANDY" can be found here:
https://www.scandal-heaven.com/t16345-highlight-no-naka-de-bokura-zutto-lyrics

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#front-page #highlight

REC
Theme：RINA

We recorded
All day today

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Even though our heads are fit to burst
Due to the tour setlist,
We're working hard to learn even more songs haha
That's just us normally operating( ◜ᴗ◝ )

But,
It's very satisfying to record a good song
And also feels great〜!
We're going to keep whipping things up〜!



Also, it somehow already feels like the end of the year.
A year really goes by fast, doesn't it

These days, we want to do everything we can
And head to the next thing


RINA

2023-10-12 20:07:11

Spoiler:

Osaka candids
Theme：RINA

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This tour is a great workout for both mind and body haha
There are a lot of great photos,
So I'll leave some of our memories in Osaka on the blog!

I'm happy to say
That we feel like we've received more
Post-concert messages than usual!
Thanks for telling us all about it!
All of it helps us

Today, the four of us
Went to the studio as we always do on Wednesdays,
Did some fittings and meetings, and then went home.
We're a really hard-working band haha
Good work today, too, everyone!
Everyone works hard every day!
Make sure you give yourself a hanamaru


Ah, it looks online sales of Kanshasai merch
Are back up for a limited time,
So by all means♡


▽


https://rooftoponlinestore.com/shopbrand/ct87/



RINA

2023-10-11 04:53:21

Spoiler:

Zepp Nagoya
Theme：RINA

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The second performance of Kanshasai
Was in Nagoya!
Thank you for responding with the utmost passion!

2days of breaking the limits!
It's not at all the type of setlist we do on the regular! haha
My band mates were amazing,
And the entire audience kept us with us
All the way until the end... So impressive!

It was filled with good energy︎
Thank you for coming to celebrate
The 15th anniversary of our major debut.
Let's continue to support each other
And live our lives together again!

After the holidays,
I hope everyone returns to their everyday lives safely(*prays*


RINA

2023-10-10 12:28:45

Spoiler:

Building baseball dream teams with barbecue ingredients!! The best 9 in the Cue World!

Season 2, Episode 25 blog

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HARUNA: Now, this time...

Matsumoto: This moment has finally arrived!
I am Hideo Matsumoto, former Nippon Broadcasting System announcer and "Show Up Nightly" commentator, who will be providing today's "Catch up Nightly" commentary.

TOMOMI: Mr. Matsumoto!

MAMI: A sudden appearance!!

HARUNA: It's been three years!

RINA: Thank you very much!

Matsumoto: ...May I?

All: Yes...

Matsumoto: The professional baseball pennant race is finally coming to an end in September, with Hanshin, who have magic numbers, and Orix... The race for the league championship, of course, but also the battle for third place to advance to the Climax Series (playoffs), and individual titles. And we can't take our eyes off Shohei Ohtani and other Japanese players who are active in the major leagues!

(*This was recorded before the Hanshin Tigers won the Central League championship.)

Matsumoto: In September, when the fierce battle is about to unfold, SCANDAL, Guinness World Record holders, will throw a stone at the "Cue World" and decide on a dream team.
The title is: "Catch up Nightly! Barbecue dream team! Decision! The best 9 in the Cue World (キュー界; kyuu-kai)!!"

All: ...!!??

TOMOMI: The "Cue World"??

MAMI: The "Cue World" comes from barbecue (バーベキュー; baabekyuu; barbecue)...

HARUNA: Not "Kyuukai" (球界; baseball world - baseball in Japanese is 野球; yakyuu).

Matsumoto: That's right. "Barbecue World," or "Cue World" dream team!
They will be the starting members who will shake up the "Cue World." SCANDAL, please begin by telling us your state of mind right now!

HARUNA: Um, I don't understand anything at all...

TOMOMI: I'm sorry, what...? What state of mind...?

RINA: What do you mean?? What's starting??

Matsumoto: Yes. I, too, do not understand...
But we are now in the age of 100 million barbecue dishes, and the dream team of barbecue ingredients, the Best 9, is considered to be relevant to all citizens of the country. What do you all think?

MAMI: The age of barbecue...

TOMOMI: This is the first time I've heard of this...

Matsumoto: So, we are going to let SCANDAL, the best in the world, decide the dream team from among the many barbecue ingredients.
Let me introduce to you today's entrants who are taking on the "Cue World."

The vegetables are: Carrots, corn, green peppers, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, king oyster mushrooms, asparagus, eggplant, and shishito peppers!

MAMI: Sounds goodー

Matsumoto: Next...
The meats are: Steaks, sausages, chicken thighs, chicken breasts...

TOMOMI: I see the thigh and the chicken breast are separated...

Matsumoto: ...spare ribs, chicken wings, lamb chops, loin, ribs, bacon, and tandoori chicken!

MAMI: How relevant to the times...

Matsumoto: And for seafood: Scallops, shrimp, squid, and salmon!
And for carbs: Yakisoba and grilled rice balls!

However, it is quite possible that an unexpected foe will appear from the SCANDAL members.
...right? Everyone!

RINA: That's right.

MAMI: I also wanted to add an entry.

Matsumoto: I see. It seems that you all already have some plans!

Zepp Osaka Bayside
Theme：RINA

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Kanshasai has started!

Osaka was so enthusiastic and excited
That it made you go, "Is this really only opening day?"!
We were able to put on such a good concert,,,
An awesome way to kick off things!
Thanks so much!

For the 15th anniversary of our debut,
We will perform with all our gratitude
And hope for the future!

Tonight's Nagoya!
Best regards!


RINA

2023-10-09 11:03:47

Spoiler:

To everyone
Theme：RINA

Here are photos of us modeling the Kanshasai merchー!

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The t-shirts that everyone can get
Comes in two colors, and the white one
Is a standard one that's easy to wear︎



The design this time has a Chinese vibe to it︎



The other color it comes is in green!



It feels good to wear
A flashy colored t-shirt at live music venue, doesn't it◎



There's also black!



This color is for fan club members only!
If you wear this black t-shirt, you can show off that you're a MANIA member! haha



The towel also comes in two colors!
The beige one gives off an autumn-like, mature,
And stylish feel︎



The other color it comes in pink!
It's undoubtably cute!
Since this tour is a festival, a bright color is good for ittttt



And there's also a bath towel!
This one is super cute︎
I plan to get one for myself



The silicone bands come in white



And pink!
They go well with any color tour shirt︎



There's also
A light fabric tote bag.
The more you use it, the more crumpled-looking it becomes,
Which is also cute︎
It'd also be good to fold it up small
And keep it in a bag!



We also made
A bag that was highly requested!
This has plenty of storage,
And the horizontally spread design is distinctive and cute!
It feels like it can be used easily,
So I think it'll be very useful at events and festivals︎



Every time we make merch,
We really pay attention to the smallest details!
I'm glad they turned out so nice this time as wellー!
It's so that we can enjoy this 15th anniversary tour more,
And to remember this trip.
If there's anything you like, please pick them up!

There are photos of the other merch items
On our band's Instagram.
Please check that out for more details!



Also,
I was unsure if I should write about this,
But since I received some DMs yesterday on my IG,
I'll write it!

Recently, I've been seeing people talking here and there
About whether or not it's okay
To take photos of the stage after a concert...
I also briefly
Mentioned it my band mates,
Saying that people were talking about this,

But we just want everyone to feel good, have fun,
And be cool as adults
When you're at a live music venue.

If people want to take photos, they can take them and leave,
And it's also okay
If people are like, "I'm fine with having the memories just in my heart!"

Some who see people taking photos
Might think, "That didn't used to be allowed... What the heck..."
You don't have to feel anxious or angry
Because of your love for us,
Because it's not worth it︎♡
Thanks also to everyone
Who's been following the old rules so well!

Our hope
Is that every single person
Can truly feel good about themselves!

So, I don't mean to make a big deal of it,
Like saying that photographing it is prohibited,
But I want everyone
To think and act for themselves within the range of common sense!
This can be said about everything︎♡

To sum it up,
It's okay to take photos of the stage after the concert!
Let's all be considerate of each other!
Small things are important,
But there's no need to use unnecessary power
Due to an inflated sense of justice! Let's get along!

That's all I'm saying!

Also,
This is a very personal story and a very tangential one,
But I've always had a tendency to get pretty tense and focused
As the day I'll be on stage approaches,
And the slightest thing can set off a mood swing.

I am challenging myself to prepare my mind and body
In order to deliver the best live performance with my best self!
That's why
It's hard sometimes to think before a concert.

I'm very grateful that you trust me,
And I want to fulfill my role,
But if you have any comments or questions,
I'd like for you to check the timing on doing so,
Such as avoiding doing so before a concert,
And since I am a band member
And not the point of contact for all inquiries,
So I would be happy
If you could give this some consideration!

Sorry this ended up being so long!
I wrote about a lot of things,
But no matter what I read,
I always think I know how you guys feel about every opinion︎
I have nothing but love for you all.

Let's have fun together starting tomorrow!
Best regards!


RINA

2023-10-07 18:47:14

Spoiler:

【Translated Summary】
『SCANDAL Catch up supported by Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt』 - Season 2, Episode 24

•The episode starts with them eating some newly updated Meiji SAVAS Milk Protein Fat-Free Yogurt in mango, and then this happens.

•TOMO reads the next message from a listener whose story is about when they worked at the family restaurant Bon when they were a junior college student. Since it was in the countryside, they were running the restaurant by themself from 10:30 pm to midnight on weekday nights. One day, instead of less customers being there, for some reason more and more people starting coming and mostly filled up the 30-seat restaurant. They couldn't possibly handle everything alone and was about to cry when a female customer approached them and said how she was part of the crew of the restaurant next door and offered to help. The listener was surprised, but with a smile on their face they immediately said yes. After about an hour of being helped, they managed to overcome the situation. The band is surprised that something like this happened. TOMO says that the listener sure was saved and that the woman probably seemed like a hero to them. MAMI says that some people who work at food establishments might be a fan of the food served there and may go to it on their days off to eat there, so perhaps something similar happened here. The band wonders why it got so crowded on that day. HARU guesses that maybe it appeared on TV or something.

•MAMI says that this same kind of thing had happened to her when she worked at Yoshinoya. She worked at one that was along a national highway, and there was a big park nearby where children's baseball games and such would be held, so there were days when a lot of children and adults would be there. She says that she cried at the register when someone had ordered 50 pork bowls and 50 beef bowls. RINA goes, "Ahh!", HARU laughs, and TOMO goes, "What in the world?" RINA wonders if there's a button on the register to push that adds 50 orders. A staffer laughs hard at this. MAMI says that Yoshinoya didn't have touch panels back then, so you'd have to manually add in everything (including toppings, sides), so you had to memorize all of the codes and colors used for everything. She couldn't remember, which is why she cried. They all laugh at this. TOMO asks if MAMI was working alone at the time. MAMI says no, and that she was working together with her seniors. TOMO says she's glad to hear that. HARU says that it's lonely when you're working all alone like in the listener's case. TOMO says that rather than lonely, it's more like impossible. RINA says that that's way too hard. MAMI says that it first surprises you and then it's a lot of work to catch up with everything. RINA says that working alone probably means that the managers and such beleive that you have the ability to handle things on your own, which she thinks is really cool. MAMI says that her seniors who were around the same age as her would buy little gifts for her, like sweets from convenience stores. This was when she was in her first year of high school (10th grade) and the seniors were in their third year (12th grade). TOMO says that that's kind of youth that everyone seems to have, though she of course doesn't. The band all laughs. Ono says that a lot of part-timers seem to date each other, which the band agrees with. HARU says that before you know it it's like they're married, and it's surprising who ends up with whom. RINA says that people can start looking cool to each other after working together every day.

•MAMI reads the next message from a listener who says their part-time job was at a ramen shop in college. The band is excited about that. The listener says that the most important thing they gained was not money or cooking skills, but friends who were around the same age as them. They mention how they spent a lot of time together and still hang out even now. The band that's wonderful. RINA says relationships made in that way must be really special. HARU says that relationships with one another are the most important thing about working, which the others agree with. RINA says that work is the source of stress and happiness. HARU says that working is something that you have to do to survive, so it's a little different from school. That's why it's absolutely important to be able to do stress-free. RINA says that she's really envious about relationships/experiences like that.

•MAMI reads the next message from a listener whose part-time job was at a revolving sushi place in collage. The band is excited and says that's really great. The listener says that the most difficult thing was remembering a customer's order since this was before customers would place their orders on a touch panel, which says where they're sitting and what they ordered. At the time they worked, those restaurants had an intercom system where they'd directly talk to a customer to take their order. It was really hectic doing that during peak times. TOMO asks the others if they remember this mobile game that was popular right after the iPhone had first come out where you'd fry tempura. The others go, "Ahh!" and do remember it. RINA says, "That's so nostalgic!" HARU wonders if it's still around. RINA says that it definitely must be. TOMO says that there was also a "tempura samurai" game where you had to dispense orders right away or else the 'customers' would get mad. She says that people like the listener have probably had to deal with many mad customers in real life, and she really respects them for it. The others agree. RINA says that customers need to be nicer to these kinds of employees.

•RINA reads the next message from a listener whose part-time job was to blow the whistle when a foul ball flew into the stands at a pro baseball game. HARU wonders how much that kind of job would pay. RINA says that she couldn't imagine what it'd be. Ono says that it's about 15,000 yen ($100 USD) per day. TOMO says that that's an important job and you have to really concentrate. HARU says that she had no idea part-time jobs like that existed. RINA wonders how you would get a job like that. Ono says something about how you used to be able to find jobs like that first thing in the morning and would call in. The band says it's like Townwork, a site where you can find part-time jobs. TOMO says that a lot of people who help out at venues they play at are part-timers who sign up via sites like that.

•HARU reads the next message from a listener whose part-time job was keeping score of high school baseball games. The job was offered by a local TV station Akita, and it involved keeping score books and periodically sending faxes to the TV station during summer high school baseball tournaments. The info was most likely used for breaking news and such about the games. They say that this was almost 20 years ago, so this kind of job may not be around anymore due to smartphones and other devices. TOMO says that this was a job unique to those days. They say that that was a lot of responsibility to have with faxing stuff over to the TV station, and that it was important to not make mistakes. HARU says that she didn't know that part-time positions like that existed. They also talk about how it seems like things have changed nowadays and they probably wouldn't let part-timers do something as important as this anymore. TOMO says that as things get more convenient, there are more and more jobs that don't need to be done by humans, which is a little sad. The others agree. RINA says that there are perks to both sides. The band says that their fans sure have done all kinds of part-time jobs, and that they'll continue to read these messages for the next month or so.

*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):

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*A list of all episode summaries from ＃1-160 can be found here

*All episodes of Season 2 can be found here

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Finishing touches
Theme：RINA

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Day 3 of tour rehearsals!
It's coming together little by littleeee
Concentrating every day and really busy,
I feel exhausted in a good way︎
I really wonder how the actual shows will be
They seem like they'll be insane...


Tomorrow is the final day of rehearsals
It went by in a flashhhh
We'll do our best to put on the finishing touches〜!

On the way home,
It was like the wind suddenly changed
And it abruptly started feeling like autumn



Today, I wore a DAISY t-shirt like a dress.
Comfortable attire is best
When we're rehearsing



At this turning point of the seasons,
Now that the temperature difference between noon and night is so big,
I think it would be good to wear something like this
Under a cardigan︎

There are six XLs left!
Pick one up before they're gone♡


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https://daisyproject.official.ec/items/71435868



RINA

2023-10-05 20:56:07

Spoiler:

MV
Theme：RINA

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The "Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto"
MV is now out!

It's a work that we're personally
Suuuuper satisfied with.
We had so much fun shooting it,
And we're happy we have something that makes us go, "This is it."
At any rate, it was fun and joyful!
I like it when things all come together like this
To create something.

I'm also very grateful to the director
And each and every one of the staff members
Who worked with us to understand
What the four of us were thinking about
And made detailed adjustments so that we could achieve what we wanted.

The band members also worked hard. They work hard every day.
(Since I'm also a member,
You're probably thinking, "Who do you think you are?!" Sorry about that! haha)

We've created a song and MV
That allows us to fully acknowledge, praise, and love
Our own personal history to date.


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RINA

2023-10-04 04:15:22

Spoiler:

First day of tour rehearsals
Theme：RINA

Today, we started rehearsals
For our tour celebrating the 15th anniversary of our debut

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With a setlist that includes
A lot of songs from a toーーーーn of our eras,
We'll be cherishing each performance with much gratitude



Those coming to the venues,
Let's just have some fun!
Let's feel like we're on top of the world togethr!
Let's do our best in the days until then!

Thank you for selling out all of the performances!
We'll definitely make you guys feel happy!!!


Also,
The moment it hits midnight,
The MV for our new song "Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto"
Will premiere!

We'll watching too, and participating in the chat
In real timeー!
Look forward to itー!


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See you soon!


RINA

2023-10-03 03:20:46

Spoiler: