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!
Getting a paycheck over 100,000 yen in just one week! RINA on a vendor job at Koshien: "I'm curious what kind of skills you have to use to sell things"
Season 2, Episode 29 blog
HARUNA: On October 4, we, SCANDAL, released a new song, "Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto"! To celebrate the release of this new song, we have a corner called "Arubaito (Part-Time Jobs) no Naka de Bokura Zutto"! We'e received many more stories about part-time jobs!
Moripi
When I was a university student, I worked part-time at Koshien Stadium! There are various part-time jobs at Koshien Stadium. I was a vendor selling juice and ice cream in the stands. This part-time job is different from other part-time jobs in that there are many elements that make it exciting! First of all, the pay is based on commission.
The more you sell, the more you get paid, but if you don't sell at all, you get paid very little... So I walked around the stands all day long, even under the scorching sun of the summer Koshien [high school baseball] tournament, desperately trying to sell as much as I could! As a result, I was paid more than 100,000 yen ($670~ USD) in one week! This alone is super exciting, but another fired-up element is the ranking!
Everyone was really selling hard because there would be a ranking of how much they sold, even within the same company!! It wasn't just a part-time job but more like a club, and we all worked desperately hard every day!
MAMI: I seeー Sales results come from thatー
HARUNA: I didn't know about thatー
RINA: It creates a fighting spirit.
HARUNA: Over 100,000 yen in one week!
TOMOMI: That's amazing. But isn't Koshien a bad idea on a very hot day?
MAMI: That's true.
TOMOMI: That's why I think it's really amazing that the beer and ice cream vendors have to run up and down the stairs in the blazing sun, carrying extremely heavy things on their backs.
RINA: I wonder how they calculate the difference in sales. I wonder what kind of interaction makes it easier for customers to buy from you?
HARUNA: I'm curious.
RINA: What kind of tricks are there?
TOMOMI: That...depends on the Hanshin Tigers, doesn't it?
RINA: I see. So the mood of the audience is different. I see!
TOMOMI: The mood matches the game. When the team is winning, they're like, "Let's go!" And when the team is losing, it might be like, "Now, now..."
HARUNA: The service varies depending on the day, doesn't it?
TOMOMI: You have to change the energy.
MAMI: Like when someone hits a ball or scores a point, try to catch the audiences' eye during that time.
RINA: I seeー
MAMI: Is that what they do?
TOMOMI: When the magic number lights up, it seems like things would sell like crazy.
HARUNA: But it's good that they enjoyed their part-time job.
RINA: Yes, it is! That's lovely. Also, the fact that it depends on your own effort is very exciting.
When we play at a large venue, We get two dressing rooms
With less than two months left in the year, There are only four more performances left...! There's still a lot of work to be done, But the goal is in sight︎ We'll finish each and every one With care〜! Is what we're feeling
Our next performance is in two days. We're all ready to go. Best regards...!
After this holiday weekend, Give it your all on this Mondayー!
We performed at Tokyo Big Sight yesterday. Thanks so much! It was just so much fun〜 Aah〜
Since it was called H2 Energy Festival, The sound and lights Were powered by hydrogen energy Sent from hydrogen cars! It was a refreshing sight To see cars and the audience side by side︎
I'm happy that a lot more people than expected Saw us live for the first time〜 Those who have seen us many times before, Thank you for creating an atmosphere That's easy for first-timers to join, And for pulling them in with so much enthusiasm!
These two events in a row Were so much fun!!!! We worked hard( ◜ᴗ◝ ) I'm proud of us
RINA
2023-11-05 11:03:47
Spoiler:
JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW テーマ：RINA
昨日は、東京ビッグサイトにて。 ありがとうございました！ ひたすら楽しかったなあ〜 ひゃ〜
H2 Energy Festivalと言うことで 水素カーから送られる 水素エネルギーで音も照明も 動いていたんだってえ！ お客さんの隣に車が並んであって なんとも新鮮な景色でした︎
Behind the scenes of and rehearsals for the concert at Yaon (Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall). The BTS series has been well received, so I'll continue doing it︎
Now then, Today we're playing at Tokyo Big Sight. Let's make today another great dayー! Can't waitー!
We're so happy we were invited to play at the first Billboard JAPAN Women In Music vol.1 Held in Japan. Thank you so much To everyone who had fun with us!
It was so awesome playing at this outdoor venue at this time of the year! It felt greaat. It's awesome That it's this venue's 100th anniversary,, A place that's been loved and has a lot of history
Non's and Nishina's performances Were also awesome. The pair from Sanji no Heroine's MC, too. It really cheered me up. It was such a fun day!
Today's event Was organized with the hope That it will be a catalyst For women's empowerment And the elimination of gender disparities in various scenes, Including the music industry, So that all people can shine.
We haven't been making music With only that in mind until now, But I'm kind of happy That while we were putting together today's setlist, It was like, "Aah, we've made so many songs That are perfect for today."
We hope that our continued activities Will help others as well.
Cherish more what you can do now, Your individual identity, And your unique charm. Be a free spirit That allows you to live without giving up anything, No matter how old you are.
I hope we can always, always Continue to shine a light on those feelings And affirm them with each other.
Hope to see you again!
RINA
2023-11-03 23:00:34
Spoiler:
Billboard JAPAN Women In Music テーマ：RINA
日本で初開催された Billboard JAPAN Women In Music vol.1 出演させて頂けてとても嬉しかったです。 一緒に楽しんでくださった皆さん ありがとうございました！
•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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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.
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♡
A recap of the festival held in Kakogawa, TOMOMI's hometown! "How does one become a tourism ambassador?"
Season 2, Episode 28 blog
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.
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