This Is It. Isn’t It?

broderic on October 5, 2018

Sadly, things come to an end.  We’re in October and September, News Radio Quote Month is over.  I look forward to finding more News Radio quotes which I haven’t used.  Surprisingly, I blogged quite a bit.

Now we’re into October and things have only become more heartbreaking…

Nogizaka46 「それぞれの椅子」2016

This is the cover of Nogizaka46’s second album.  Their color is purple which is a mix of red and blue hence why the members are in red and blue dresses.  But this is now their time of graduations.  Another two have announced since Nishino Nanase announced hers last month.

On the first, Wakatsuki Yumi announced hers.  Then today, Noujo Ami.  Those two bring the tally of member graduations to seven.  I do not think that we’re done for the year.  And we have 2019 to look forward to.  Huzzah!

Nogizaka’s shade of purple has lightened up a bit.  Those smiling faces now make me cry.  They are breaking my heart while they make me smile.

I only wish for happiness for the members of Nogizaka46.

“Listen, I have something to tell you and it’s not very easy and I would just like to sit down. Lisa doesn’t have a crush on me, and that was just a big stupid lie that I made up because I want to tell how much I really feel about you.”

broderic on September 20, 2018

As I reach work and get out my car, I usually check something on my phone before entering the Faraday cage where my desk is parked.  I do it most often to set my fantasy baseball lineup for the day, even though it would be better to set it closer to the afternoon as the lineups announced.  Other times it’s to see what’s up with my favorite idols in Japan, Nogizaka46.  Today, I checked up on them…

「卒業」

Those are words to fear as an idol fan.  “Graduation.”

They stopped me in my tracks — a brick falling on my head.  It isn’t what I wanted to read, but I know they will pop up on occasion.  It’s why being an idol fan is terrible.  One of your favorites may have announced graduation.  And they will all do so eventually.  The idol world continues, but whose will stop?

Nishino Nanase announced her graduation.  Nanasemaru.  The Ace of Nogizaka.  The beloved Nishino Nanase.

There are 2 Aces in Nogizaka, Nishino and Shiraishi Mai.  Maiyan is the beauty.  Too beautiful for words.  Nishino is the one you want to take care of.  So adorable.

My heart is broken.  My love is planning to leave.  

She’s not my oshimen, but she is a member I truly love.  Reading her blog post in Google translate had me in tears at my desk.  Even now, I choke up thinking about her words.

It’s a bummer.  But we still have next single to look forward to and to her graduation concert.  I wonder how to get tickets… hmm.

This is terrible news.  As an idol fan I have to live with it.  I wish Nanase only happiness in her life.  I won’t be able to see her much when she’s no longer with the group and it makes me sad.

I am glad to have known Nogizaka46 when there was such a member…

Available in America

broderic on July 30, 2018

O, forgot to tell you on the last Nogizaka post. You are able to watch in the US without the need of a VPN to Japan because, Sony Music, in their infinite wisdom, has unblocked Nogizaka videos from the US. They should’ve done this sooner, but it’s all good. When they come to America in 2019, at least you’ll now know who they are. Just don’t snake my tix!

(08.10.18)EDIT: Put the short version on as now you can buy the dang CD.

21st and Summer

broderic on July 27, 2018

Nogizaka46’s 21st single. The second of the year. Their summer song.

I haven’t warmed up to it.

Need more listens.

White Stone, Paradise Ska, and Lemon Water

broderic on July 3, 2018

Not sure what Shiraishi Mai is selling, but more of that off the shoulder action and I will go to my local conbini for some. Also, shouldn’t it really be Misa-senpai selling alcohol because she’s the sexy drinking senpai of Nogizaka?

シンクロニシティ

broderic on April 25, 2018

Oh, hey. It’s been six months, but we’ve got a new Nogizaka46 single, Synchronicity. It’s their 20th. Seven years they’ve been at it and they consistently have high quality songs. Their spring singles are some of the best idol music around. Believe that. Anyway go out buy the single, download the songs, listen to it on your favorite streaming site. Just fall in love again.