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The answer is in the song.
Who is the number one singer in the akb48 group?
In one night, life changes.
Wow!
She did it!
The first place goes to Nojima-san!
Please give her a round of applause!
The Cinderella Story written by the girls of Yumeo.
Wow! It's like a dream!
I wish this time would stop.
Cut open, future!
They won the qualifying round with 135 people.
Only the singing voice of 20 people.
A serious battle.
Please look forward to it.
Even if I'm blown away by the wind, I won't leave.
No matter what the result is, I'll sing from now on.
No matter popularity, luck, or past achievements,
this is a completely skill-oriented stage.
On the other side of it, there are many dramas.
And two weeks after the final battle,
Moeka Yahagi confessed her love behind the stage.
And from now on...
To be honest, I don't know.
I can't see the future.
Akb48 group.
Singing power No. 1 final round.
Perfect version.
There are about 350 members of 48 groups in Japan.
This year, there is no general election.
This competition is a big opportunity to expand individual possibilities.
There are 135 candidates.
In the preliminary screening, three professional musicians performed their designated songs and were selected for the general election.
They overcame the tough preliminaries and advanced to the finals.
Will they challenge for the final stage with those memories?
It's a waste not to go for it seriously.
Everyone is serious, but it's just fun.
I think it's rude of everyone.
This time I won the championship and got that song.
I hope it will be a shortcut to my debut.
I will go for the championship seriously.
I want to get a song job and connect with it.
I want to sing in the future.
I hope I can connect with it.
I don't do something with my own power at AKB48 events.
I was very grateful.
Everyone told me in the morning that there is a gap.
I want to do my best.
Even though I usually sing in HKT48, I don't have many solo parts.
I want to sing even in HKT48.
Last year, Sakamoto was in the finalist live and I was very confident in myself and it was a very good experience.
I also want to be in the finalist live.
Among HKT48 and AKB48, I want to be the best singer.
I really want to lead HKT48, but I don't know how to do it.
I was really worried about this event and I thought it was a song.
I've been doing it for 10 or 11 years and it's fun to express myself.
I wanted to sing with the feeling of wanting to deliver a song.
It's because I've been doing it for a long time at SKE.
In a sense, I want to deliver what I've been using as one work to everyone.
I want to represent NGT48.
I hope I can give courage to people who support me in Niigata.
I want to do my best to make people think "there is such a girl in NGT48".
I want to be convinced and think "this is good".
I want to be convinced.
I lost my health and I couldn't manage my health.
I couldn't be convinced.
I will manage my health and practice hard.
I want to be convinced and stand on the stage.
I want to be convinced and do my best after the show.
I haven't been so focused on singing for 10 years.
I'm glad I came here.
I hope my 10-year-long feelings will lead me to a better song.
I will stand on the stage for the second time.
After a month of preparation period,
each of them had their own feelings in their hearts.
- I couldn't sleep. - You couldn't sleep.
Wow.
This brings back memories.
I want to win first place,
but I want to use it for fun.
Last time, I didn't care about 10th place.
I just had fun.
This time, I want to win first place.
I woke up early in the morning to practice.
- It's early in the morning. - What?
- It's early in the morning. - I can't open my eyes.
It was like that in the qualifier.
I didn't know I'd do it today.
I didn't feel nervous.
I can relax now.
It's been a while since I worked this hard.
It's been a while since I auditioned for NGT.
I'm nervous. You're so cute!
You're cute, aren't you?
I'm not sure if it's really today, but I'm a little nervous.
But even this morning, as soon as I woke up, I was like, "Oh no! It's today!"
Good morning!
I'm really nervous.
Oh no, oh no, it's really bad.
But I'm not worried about anything. I'm just scared.
I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared.
Nervousness and anxiety.
A full band live performance is a one-shot win.
With this, the ranking will be decided, and the pattern will be broadcast live all over the country.
A little mistake will affect your life in the future.
In a sense, everyone is trying to grab a great chance in the end.
In that sense, I feel a great sense of tension, too.
It's not good.
I'm going to shut up and support them and pull them back.
It's not time for me to be nervous.
I think they're more amazing, so I'll do my best to support them.
The members who stand on the final stage for the first time.
For this stage.
I don't know.
I came here without knowing last year's tension.
This gloomy atmosphere.
And I can feel the tension of the members.
I'm nervous that it's finally happening.
I was watching the broadcast in front of the TV, and I thought it was cool, so I wanted to do that someday, so I'm very happy to have that chance this year.
There are a lot of people who say bad things about me just because I'm ngt48.
I'm a researcher, but I'm going to show my skills in this singing ability number one final round, and I'm going to do my best today with the aim of winning with my skills like "there's a girl like this in ngt48."
It's my first appearance in a contest like this, so I'd like to sing a song that the fans can feel something like that in front of the fans today.
Moeka Yahagi. Her graduation announcement four days before this day. After that, she stands in front of the fans for the first time.
What should I do? I think so, and I think so, and I sometimes get emotional when I practice. If I think like that, I'll cry in the actual performance, so I'll do my best not to think like that.
A dream stage where you hope for various memories. However, only one of 20 members could not sing that song.
She passed the preliminary round and is also the finalist of the All-Japan Championships.
STU48 Yano Honoka-san.
During the first competition, I experienced that there weren't many times when I sang alone in STU48.
I think it will be decided whether I will be able to practice or not.
That's right. I will practice hard and believe in myself. I will do my best. I will do my best this time, too!
However...
The day before the competition, she was hit by an unexpected accident.
Her nose was injured due to a collision.
Even on the day of the examination, she was diagnosed with no condition to sing very well and had no choice but to participate in the competition.
She had sworn victory and devoted a lot of time to practice, but she couldn't even challenge her dream.
Then...
Oh, I found it!
I found it!
Did you put something in it?
I'm going to take the charm of Honotan's song.
I'll do my best for Honotan's song.
It's okay.
No one will find you.
Be careful.
Thank you.
Good morning.
Did you get any information?
We've been in touch all day yesterday.
I think it's dangerous.
I think it's really frustrating.
Ta-dah!
I think it's fate.
This frustration is like a spring.
It's like a spring or something.
I hope that effort will bear fruit.
It's lonely, isn't it?
It's lonely, but...
I want Honotan to be in perfect condition and have this singing ability.
This time, I'd like to do my best for Honotan's part.
The final rehearsal before the performance.
This is where we first work with the band members.
Adjustment time is very short.
One or two times of singing per person.
We have to challenge ourselves to a one-shot battle.
[Music]
It's completely different.
The feeling of hearing people is so different from usual.
This is dangerous.
While there are members who are confused by unfamiliar environments...
[Music]
[cough]
I can't do it.
I can't do it. I think it's too much.
She has a sore throat.
She can't do it in her best condition.
I'll do my best.
You two are said to be the winner candidates.
How do you feel about it?
Please win the championship!
Please win it!
Because she will quit AKB.
I don't know how to say it. I'm sad.
Why are you sad?
Yes, I'm sad.
Yay!
So, in this short AKB life,
I want you to make fun of me for the last time.
I'd like to make fun of you, but I was too nervous and went to bed at 5 o'clock.
Oh, no!
Yes, I couldn't go to bed.
Sometimes...
Mr. Yahagi Moeka.
Last time, she joined AKB for only one year and won second place.
This time, she is one of the winner candidates who passed the preliminary round in third place.
I can't believe it. You said you went to school earlier.
Yes, I went to school.
Moreover, I asked my friend to check me out for second place at gym class.
What did your friend say?
Good luck!
It was free during gym class, but I borrowed a gym microphone and sang.
Another winner candidate is Mr. Yamasaki Amir, a fellow member of Mr. Yahagi.
Last time, he was in fourth place.
This time, he passed the preliminary round in second place.
But I feel frustrated now.
I don't want to feel frustrated today.
And...
Okada Nana is said to be the winning candidate.
Last time, she was in the third place.
This time, she passed the preliminary round with an overwhelming singing ability.
I can't do it. I'm nervous and I don't know what to do.
Will it take you some time to sing on stage again?
Not at all. It doesn't go as well as when I was practicing.
This competition shows a strong attachment to victory.
However, it seems that she couldn't sing as she practiced in the rehearsal.
Meanwhile, the members of stu, who will be Okada's captain...
And...
All rehearsals are over.
An hour until the show begins.
Finally, the gate of the venue opens.
Many fans rushed in to see the members' serious match, which they usually support.
What do such fans think of the singing ability No. 1 final, which has been held for the second time?
It's hard to say with the number of fans, but this is my ability.
I want to do my best and I hope there is a new way.
What did you come here for today?
To win one more time.
Graduation is a big shock and it's hard, but I hope it's a flower road.
I think it's good to see the charms of girls who are not their own fans.
Did you see it last time?
Last time I saw it on TV.
How was it?
I thought it was amazing.
I thought it was wonderful that there were students who I didn't know at all.
I think performance is important for idols.
In AKB, we always pay attention to dancing.
I'm happy that there is a place to sing and show us.
I'm really excited.
Who do you want to win?
It's difficult.
I want to cheer for everyone.
Everyone, do your best!
Five minutes before the performance. Behind the stage.
I'm Yoya.
I don't feel it yet.
I'm anxious.
We will do our best for each other.
Do your best, Yanoho!
Leave it to me!
Yanoho, I'll do my best!
I'll be back!
Concentrate!
Thank you very much!
I'm weak, but I'll go, even if it's just for a day or two.
And finally...
Believing in the rising heartbeat and rhythm of hope,
Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round Finals Open!
The second time, AKB48 Group Vocal Power No. 1 Deciding Round Finals Open!
Here are the members!
AKB48, STU48, OKADA NANA!
NMB48, YAMASAKI AMIRU!
AKB48, YAHANI MOEKA!
HKT48, TAKIOSHI YUKA!
AKB48, MINEGISHI MINAMI!
HKT48, SAKAMOTO ERENA!
AKB48, YOKOYAMA YUI!
SKT48, TAKAYANAGI AKANE!
STU48, MINEYOSHI ALISA!
SKT48, SHIRAI YUKINO!
NGT48, MIMURA HIDO!
STU48, KADO AKI MIUNA!
HKT48, KOJIRA YUI!
AKB48, KRISSEN AIRIE!
HKT48, TOYODAGA AKI!
SKT48, YAMAUCHI SUZURAN!
AKB48, ODA ERINA!
NMB48, AKASHI NATSUKO!
AKB48, ASAHI NANAMI!
STU48, YANO HONOKA, has been disbanded due to injury.
With 19 members, AKB48 Group Singers' No. 1 Finals will be held!
Let's get started!
The second AKB48 Group Singers' No. 1 Finals will be broadcast live on TVS Akasaka ACT THEATRE!
Thank you for your support!
TVS announcer YAMAMOTO TAKAAKI and...
Also, TVS announcer UGAJIN MEGU will be your hosts!
Thank you for your support!
Thank you!
That's a lot of enthusiasm!
There's already a crowd involved!
Yes!
Now, for the second time in this tournament, we will also decide the singer with the most attractive singing voice in the akb48 group!
Tonight, 19 of you who have successfully passed the qualifying round in which 135 people participated will compete for the number one singing ability in this stage and in a live band!
Yes, I'm looking forward to it!
Yes!
Now, I would like to hear from some of you!
First of all, Nara Okada, who passed the first round in two consecutive tournaments!
Yes! Thank you!
How do you feel?
I've been nervous and shaking since last year, but I want to sing with all my heart for Honoka Iyano of the same group who couldn't participate!
Last time you were in third place, but I think there is also pressure!
There is!
But this time I'm confident and I want to aim for first place!
You made a bold declaration! We're looking forward to it!
We're looking forward to it!
Now, for the second place in the qualifying round, Yamasaki-san!
Yes!
How do you feel?
Well, I'm really nervous, but like last time, I was chosen as a finalist again this time, and last time I was in fourth place, but I was very frustrated, so this time I will shake off that frustration and aim for first place, so I will do my best! Thank you!
And now for third place in the qualifying round.
Yahagi-san, how do you feel?
Yes, in last year's singer's song competition, I won second place,
so this year I'm already under pressure and nervous, and I went to bed at 5 in the morning.
Eh?!
I'm that nervous, but this year I will aim for first place and do my best!
I'll do my best!
We're looking forward to it!
And now for fourth place in the qualifying round is Akiyoshi-san.
Please tell us how you feel.
I'm really nervous, but I'll enjoy music and believe in myself and do my best!
I'm looking forward to it!
We're looking forward to it!
And now for fifth place in the qualifying round is Akebi Ikisei and Minegishi-san.
Last year I didn't participate, but last year I saw everyone's SNS and videos,
and I was really moved.
I also wanted to participate next year, so I'm really happy to stand on this stage.
How do you feel, actually standing here and seeing the atmosphere and tension of this venue?
Yah, it feels like I'm aiming for first place on a record.
My tension has increased a lot.
I see.
We're looking forward to your singing.
I'll do my best!
We're looking forward to it!
And now, from each group, members are coming to support you.
Let me introduce you.
First of all, from akb48, Miyon Mukaichi.
Yes, I'm Miyon Mukaichi of akb48. Thank you for having me.
Thank you for having me.
I can feel your nervousness.
I came here about 30 minutes before the actual performance, and I'm already nervous.
But I'm still looking forward to your singing.
Please do your best!
Thank you!
And now, from ska48, Akari Suda.
Yes, I'm the center of ska48's next single.
Today is my birthday! I'm Akari Suda!
Thank you very much!
I'm sorry for making you say "congratulations!"
I didn't mean it like that!
In ska48, we have Kano Nojima, who won last year.
After winning, she has gained more and more confidence and her dream has come true.
She has been singing solo songs and also CM songs.
She is one of the selection members of "Nengan" and she is really shining.
I think it's a place with a lot of dreams.
I want to support you all today!
I'll do my best!
Thank you very much!
Thank you!
Next up is Kojima Karin of nnb48!
Yes, I'm Kojima Karin!
I was able to see you here for the first time last time, but I'm happy to be able to see you for the second time.
Thank you!
Next up is Tanaka Natsumi of hkt48!
Yes, I'm Tanaka Natsumi of hkt48!
Well...
If you turn it around, I'll laugh with all my might, so don't worry!
Thank you!
Next up is mashimo kaho of ngt48!
Yes, I'm mashimo kaho of ngt48!
Thank you!
Kinocchan! Do your best as a representative of ngt48!
Thank you for your cute support!
Thank you!
Next up is Iwata Hina of stu48!
Yes, I'm Iwata Hina of stu48!
This time, Yano Honoka-chan couldn't come out due to injury, but...
I want to do my best with stu48, the two of you, and also with captain Okada!
Thank you!
Everyone, please say "ale" to your friends until the end!
Now, I would like to introduce the judges of this tournament.
First of all, Kurosawa Kaoru of GOSPERERS, who released a new single yesterday celebrating his 25th major debut.
Thank you for having me. I'm nervous.
Thank you for having me.
Thank you.
Next, I would like to introduce the drummer and singer of the song "Suki ni Natte Yokatta" who is currently participating in the tours of TAKURO YOSHIDA and MASAHARU FUKUYAMA.
The singer is IZUMI KATO.
Good evening, I'm IZUMI KATO.
I'm going to have a lot of fun today as well.
Thank you for having me.
And the composer of many songs of the AKB48 group, YOSHIMASA INOUE.
This year as well, I will judge without choice.
Thank you for having me.
And finally, Sato Kafu, a singer-songwriter who participates as a chorus in KUWATA KEISUKE's live performance.
Thank you for having me. I'm really looking forward to it.
Thank you for having me.
Today, these four people will be judged.
Now, on behalf of the judges, I'd like to ask Kurosawa- san a few questions.
Kurosawa-san, how do you feel right now?
Well, I'm usually singing on stage, so I think judging is really arrogant, but since I'm doing it, I'll do my best.
Of course, good pitch and good rhythm are important, but other than that, I'd like to judge how well you can deliver the lyrics and how you can put your feelings into the song.
Finally, please say a few words to everyone.
Please enjoy singing as much as you can.
Thank you very much.
Now, let's have the members of KUWATA KEISUKE head over to the chorus standby.
Everyone, please send them off with a big round of applause.
It's exciting to see everyone's loud cheers and applause.
Now, I'd like to explain the rules of this tournament.
The rules will be explained by DJ and narrator Nobutake Ichikawa, who is in charge of the AKB48 Group Sports Day and Rock-paper-scissors tournament.
Mr. Ichikawa, please.
Thank you for having me.
Please.
Now, I'd like to explain the rules of this tournament.
Now, we will be divided into four groups and have a singing test.
Judges will be rated with full marks for each group, and two of the groups with the highest scores will advance to the final.
The group that advances to the final will be presented with one more song.
The group with the highest score in the final singing test will be the winner.
And the group that wins the final will be presented with Mr. Yasushi Akimoto's original solo song.
Now, I'd like to explain the rules of this tournament.
Mr. Mukaichi.
Yes.
Once again, this solo song is something to be happy about, isn't it?
No, I'm envious.
I don't have it yet, but there aren't many members who can get a solo song now.
As Ms. Suda said earlier, Ms. Kano Nujima, who was first place last time,
was able to gain more opportunities thanks to that solo song,
so I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of songs each member will get this year.
Yes.
In addition to the original solo song,
the finalist live will also be held for eight members who made it to the finals.
Ms. Suda, I think everyone would like to hear about this.
That's right. Last year, the members who made it to the finals also said they wanted to do it more with a live band.
I think it's really special to be able to have a concert and a live performance like that.
That's right.
I think fans would like to see a live performance with high singing skills among the AKB groups.
I think it's pretty high level.
It looks like it's going to be a premiere live.
That's right.
I hope you look forward to it.
Yes.
Now, who will be the singer of this competition?
It's finally time for the singing evaluation.
First of all, four members of the first group.
The top batter is AKB48's Rissen Airi, who felt frustrated due to her poor condition at the last tournament.
I'm scared because I'm not nervous at all.
But I think I can do it well because there are a lot of fans here.
The first member of the first group is AKB48's Rissen Airi.
The first member of AKB48's Rissen Airi is Rissen Airi.
Rissen is a member of AKB48.
Power is born
The broken subway
rushes to revolution
Preparations for battle
Don't let go, don't back down
I won't let go of your hand
I'm crazy
Crying and laughing
Every time I'm like myself
I repeat about you
I like you more and more
That's all
I can't help but say it
When I'm with you
I like myself the most
The answer I was looking for
Is gentle and shy
Those hands are warm
I've been going my own way
Tonight, I'm all alone
I don't want to be swallowed up anymore
I'm getting closer and closer
I'm being pushed out
I'm getting closer and closer
On a beautiful Friday morning
First place goes to the two of you.
Thank you for your hard work.
You're welcome.
Thank you very much.
How do you feel?
I was nervous.
But it was fun.
I'm glad.
My weakness is that when I want people to hear me well, I'm desperately bad at it.
But I enjoyed singing it.
I'm glad.
The youngest 15-year-old STU48 Arisa Mineyoshi.
It's her first final tournament.
First team. Second one is...
STU-48...
Mineyoshi & Arissa.
If only we could go further together
I'd be happy, that's all
Memories are always beautiful
I'd be happy, that's all
Even though it's a painful night
I wonder why I can't smile like I used to
You're always beautiful, but that's not enough to make me happy
Even though it's a painful night
I wonder why I can't even remember those tears
I can't remember...
I'm Arisa Mineoshi!
The third one is...
...SKE48...
...YAMAUCHI SUZURAN.
That was great!
Your voice came out!
No way!
You couldn't hear it yourself, could you?
No way!
That was great!
Please support me, too!
I'll keep an eye on you!
I'm a young woman, so I'm not ready yet!
Not yet!
SKE48...
...YAMAUCHI SUZURAN.
Due to her throat condition...
...she had no choice but to give up...
...and stand on the stage.
You're the cutest!
All I can do is do it...
...so I'll believe in myself and do my best.
The first group...
...the third one is...
...SKE48...
...YAMAUCHI SUZURAN.
Thank you!
FUCHIYOSERU NAMI WO ZUTTO HITORI MITSUMETETA NANIMO SHIRATSU NI
SOUYO KITAI NI KOTABETAI DEMO KIZUKEBA ITSUMO UMI NI KITERU NO
DONO MICHI WO SUSUNDEMO TADORITSUKU TOKO WA ONAJI
YURUSARENAI NO AKOMARENAO TOBOI UMI
SORA TO UMI GA NEAU TOKORO WA DOREHODO TOOI NO
OIKATSEYUKE KOGIDASEBA KITTO WAKARUNO
DOKO MADE TOOKU IKERUNO KANA
SOUNE MINNA TOTTEMO SHIAWASE SOUDAWA SOREWA WAKARUNO
SOUYO JIBUN NO IBASHO GA ARUNO TTE HONTO SUTEKINA KOTO YONE
DONO MICHI WO SUSUNDEKU NOZOMARERU KOKO WA ONAJI
DEMO KOKORO NI HIBIKU NO WA CHIGAU UTA
KIKARI KAGAYAKU UMI GA WATARU
OIKAZE RUKE KOGI DASHITE
KITTO WATASHI WA IKU NO YO
OIKAZE RUKE KOGI DASHITE
It was a momentary moment.
I feel like my emotions are getting back up.
First of all,
since I'm standing here,
I want to say "thank you"
with all my heart.
The first group to make it to the finals is
Yamasaki Amir, a research student at NMB48.
She won fourth place in the last competition and won first place this time as one of the candidates for the championship.
From a researcher to a queen, she has been practicing a lot for the past ten months.
The first group, the fourth one is NMB48 Yamasaki Amir.
In the passing of time, I met you
It's strange that the miracle I wished for is so close to me
I want to see you, but I can't
Only the time that I can't see you
passes by
I slip through the door and remember you again
You and that person laughing together
My beloved person, don't make me sad
Because there are nights when I'm tired of crying and sleeping
Don't look in the past and only look at me
You're everything, you're everything
Stronger than you think
If it's a kind lie, I don't want it
What I want is you
You're everything, you're everything
You're everything
My everything
You're everything, you're everything
Thank you very much.
Next, MINEOSU-san.
Yes.
You were running around the stage in a hurry.
Yes.
I couldn't stand on this stage last year, so I'm really happy to stand here this year.
Thank you very much.
Next, YAMAOCHI-san.
Yes.
How was it?
Yes.
Once again, I love singing on this stage.
After singing, I got relaxed and cried a lot.
But I haven't drunk my favorite alcohol until today.
Yes.
So, judges, thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Next, YAMASAKI-san.
Yes.
You sang "SHITTORITO" in "everything".
How was it?
After singing, I got relaxed and almost threw up.
But I think I was able to show the results of my practice.
I would be happy if you could feel it.
Thank you very much.
Now, I would like to hear from the judges as well.
First of all, Mr. Kurosawa, how was it?
Yes, everyone, I think you were nervous.
After all, even though I was nervous, I put that nervousness on my side and felt the joy of being able to sing and being able to sing.
Thank you very much.
How about you, Ms. Kato?
No, a little...
At first, suddenly...
I thought, "Eh? Everyone's level is so high."
It's a little...
It's like "Uh!" when I get points one by one, but...
Looking at all the good points...
No, it's a little...
I'm speechless.
Everyone was so wonderful.
I will take them seriously.
Thank you very much.
Now, I would like to hear from the supporting members as well.
Ms. Iwata of STU, how was it?
Yes, well...
In this block, there was actually a member of STU Hotel called Honoka Yano.
Ari-chan, Mineoshi Arisa-chan, was the youngest this time.
This song, "Kashou Ryoku Ketei Senderu" was the youngest.
As the youngest, the sense of rhythm and cuteness were excellent.
It was cute.
Thank you!
Cute!
Thank you very much.
How about you, Ms. Kojima of NMB?
Yes, well...
The level is higher than the first time.
I was really moved.
Yamasaki Amire-chan is performing from NMB.
She really shines brighter than usual.
I could really feel it in my heart.
Once again, I am proud of NMB.
It was wonderful!
Thank you!
So, that was the first group of singing tests.
Everyone, please send them off with a big round of applause!
Thank you!
Everyone, thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
Next is...
You're first place!
I'm nervous!
But I enjoyed singing.
Your expression was great.
Thank you very much!
I'll wait for the results.
Good luck!
As a result of the second group's draw, three of the five will remain in the hkt team and two will remain in the finals.
It has become a cruel combination.
Now, let's go back to the final judging.
Next is the second group of five.
The first one is the only all-time finalist in HKT48, Elena Sakamoto.
The second group, the first one is HKT48, Elena Sakamoto.
Thank you very much.
I thought I knew everything about you.
About your awkwardness, how you're like a cat,
and how you're not good with phones.
But there's one thing I don't know.
That you don't love me anymore.
Since when did we pass by each other?
Why didn't I realize it?
We spent a lot of memories together.
I thought we'd be together forever.
You're my friend and we'll be friends from now on.
I'll never say "I love you" again.
Don't go any further.
I don't care if you only look at me.
Walking along the cherry blossoms, looking up at the fireworks with my eyes closed.
When it dries up and it's snowing white.
You've always been there for me.
I don't want to forget that.
Because you don't call me by my name.
Because you don't walk next to me.
Because you don't call me when you don't have anything to do.
So don't say "goodbye" anymore, please.
Thank you very much.
A.K.A. "Big Yui" and "Big Yuna" Yui.
We made it!
But we gave it everything we had.
I feel refreshed.
Thank you very much.
The second one is "HKD48" and "Big Yui" who love children's songs.
I want to focus on having fun and do my best in what I've been practicing.
Thank you very much.
Second place goes to...
HKT48...
KOJINA YUI.
I want you to break up with him. I can't do that.
I love him. It's the same for me.
At dusk, I light up a cafe. That person is chewing a white handkerchief.
There's a silver ring on my ring finger, and it's playing me.
"Go there," he said, "you're late."
The two of them calmed down and said,
The three of us don't need you at all.
Come on, come on, tell me clearly how you feel.
I can't do that.
Who will you choose, him or me?
A bouquet of roses, one of them hiding her tears
Her lips glancingly peeking out, shaking with a coffee cup
There, he, talking to himself, said "I love you both"
A human-shaped absolute destiny
There, there, there, there, he got a way of saying it
He got a way of saying it
I can't do it
He lost to the height of his true love
Bye bye, bye bye, "I can't do it"
I can't do it
I was so nervous! I was a little nervous!
I sang so well!
You were the best!
I was sweating so much!
I thought you were the best!
I was so nervous! I'm glad I did it!
It was fun!
I think I sang the best song I've sung so far.
But I was disappointed once.
But I enjoyed it the most.
In March of next year,
Ms. Akane Takayanagi, SKE48, will be the last challenger for this competition.
I have to give a good pattern to Yukino.
I don't know if you're listening, Yukino.
She was sleeping in the dressing room until the last minute.
It's amazing.
I want her to do that!
She did it last time, too.
She was eating ramen at the last minute.
She's going to win this time.
It's amazing.
I want it!
It's something you can't get even after 10 years.
She can do it!
The third challenger is...
SKE48,
Takayanagi Akane.
[Kanashimi no Mukou Gishi ni Hohoemi ga Aru to Iuyo]
On the other side of sadness,
there is a smile.
On the other side of sadness,
there is a smile.
What is waiting for us
on the other side of sadness?
It's not to run away,
but to chase our dreams.
We should have gone on a journey
on that faraway summer day.
If only we could see tomorrow,
we wouldn't sigh.
Like a ship against the current,
we should move forward now.
Hmm...
When dawn breaks, only darkness that shines on a wet road will guide me.
Strong, strong light.
Strongly move forward.
It was perfect.
Really?
It was perfect.
I was so nervous.
I was nervous, too.
And my emotions were all over the place.
I was so nervous.
When I stand on the stage, I've been expressing my emotions.
It's been ten years.
I was so nervous.
AKB48 Erina Oda.
Last time, she didn't make it to the preliminaries, but she didn't make it to the finals.
For the first time, she's making it to the finals.
I feel like I'm going to die.
It's okay, just like you always do.
You can relax a little.
Good luck.
The fourth contestant is...
[piano music]
[vocalizing]
Oh...
Hey, I'm not as stupid as you think I am.
I can't stand pretending to be sensible anymore.
The past I casually hide for my own sake,
and the kind lies I sometimes tell, I've noticed them all.
With every word you say to me,
my heart always hurts.
I pretend to be calm,
but my heart isn't calm at all.
I'm trying to find you by sharpening all of my nerves.
Distorted breathing, swimming eyes,
frowning expressions,
I'm afraid of being one step ahead of others.
I can't help it.
With every gesture you make for me,
my heart always hurts.
Instead of making me happy
by telling me lies...
Oh...
Tell me the truth.
And make me sad.
When I realized it, I was already drowning in my own greed.
I was showing off my egoism and talking about stupid love.
But I love you so much that I don't know what to do.
I want you to believe me.
Every single thing you live for is happiness for me.
Please tell me. Please tell me.
My heart hurts.
I'm so happy.
Are you confident in your singing?
It's perfect.
I got carried away when I woke up.
But my goal was to sing in my own way.
So I'm totally OK with singing in my own way.
The last group is...
They're going to make up for missing out on the best eight.
HKT48's Yuka Akiyoshi.
She's spent a lot of time practicing.
I've been practicing this song for a long time.
I hope I can sing it.
I was enjoying the full stage.
I hope I can enjoy singing in my own way.
The fifth group is...
HKT48's Yuka Akiyoshi.
It's not like I can see what's ahead of me until I touch it
Such boring love has been going on for a long time
Don't heal the pain in my heart
I'll hide it with another wound
But it will be easily found out
It will flow somewhere
Just hold hands
Just walk side by side
It's not like I can see what's ahead of me until I touch it
Just hold hands
Just walk side by side
It's not like I can see what's ahead of me until I touch it
Just be my friend
A friend like you is just right
Thank you very much!
Now, the second group of singing evaluation is over. Thank you very much, everyone!
Thank you very much!
Now, I would like to hear from you one by one.
First of all, Mr. Sakamoto of top batter.
Yes!
Did you be able to sing as you wanted?
That's right. When I was rehearsing, I was very nervous.
In the actual performance, I enjoyed the music and sang with the thought of delivering it to you.
I think I enjoyed it very much.
In other words, are you confident that you will remain in the finals?
I am! A little.
I'm looking forward to it!
Now, next up is Ms. Kojina.
Yes!
How was it?
Yes! This time, I made it my number one goal to have fun.
I thought about the meaning of the lyrics and did my best.
I think I had enough fun.
Ms. Kojina, in the preliminary round you sang "amagi goe" and this time you sang "wassou de rassharu".
Yes!
Why did you choose this concept?
I really like pop songs, so I usually sing them.
But when I think of pop songs, I think of Japanese clothes.
That's why I chose this costume.
That's wonderful!
Thank you very much!
Your mother's influence is also there.
Yes!
Are you confident you will remain in the finals?
I am!
That's what I will say!
I'm looking forward to it!
Yes!
Next, Takaya Nagi-san, how did you feel when you sang the song?
Yes, well...
I joined this group 10 and a half years ago, and since I announced my graduation, there is still half a year left.
This song is a song that I chose over and over again.
Until now, in practice, if I put too much emotion on it, it tended to come off, so I tried to hold it down as much as possible.
It was impossible!
My emotions exploded!
But it was a lot of fun and I was very nervous, but I have no regrets.
Yes, it was fun!
Thank you very much!
Yes!
What about Oda-san?
Ah, I'm sorry.
Yes, well...
Suda-san has cried.
Eh! Wait a minute!
Eh!
Suda-san...
Ever since you sang, I can't stop crying!
Really...
Julie-san is really bad at expressing her emotions.
She's serious and clumsy,
but her comments in the song really moved me!
I think it's the last competition, so please do your best until the end!
I'll do my best!
Yes, I'll do my best so I can go next!
Thank you!
Happy birthday!
Thank you!
Next, Oda-san!
Yes!
What did you think of your singing?
Yes, my goal for today was to enjoy myself and sing without deceiving myself,
and I was able to achieve that goal, so yes, I'm satisfied!
Are you confident you'll advance to the finals?
I don't know!
You don't know!
Understood!
Thank you!
Next up is Akiyoshi-san!
Yes!
Did you be able to sing as you wanted?
It was really fun!
I think this song has a lot of meaning in the lyrics,
but I think I was able to put in the most feelings this time.
Last time you weren't the best 8, but you were the one who cried the most backstage.
That's right.
Are you confident this time?
I've been practicing all this time, so I hope I can get results.
We're looking forward to it!
Thank you!
Now, we'd like to ask the judges as well.
Inoue-san, how was it?
I thought it was my turn.
Sorry for the wait!
You're young, but you've shown all of your 10-year life experience.
Thank you!
Everyone was like "Whoa!"
But this group has all become artists now,
and I didn't feel like they were AKB people anymore.
Last year you couldn't perform here, right?
Yes.
I was always moved by your husky voice when you first came out.
I personally wanted you to have more impact in the chorus,
but you sounded even better today.
It made me reflect on my past self.
Thank you!
Next up is Sato-san. How was it?
I'm also a member of Takayanagi-san's live band,
and I was moved by the way you pulled the band together.
Thank you!
Now, I'd like to talk to the supporting members as well.
How about you, HKT Tanaka?
Yes! Everyone was really amazing, but since HKT is in this group of three people, only two people can go up, so it turned out to be a result of fighting among friends, but everyone was so wonderful that I wanted to give you first place.
It's the best!
Thank you! Thank you!
They were all really high-level singers, weren't they?
Yes, it was in a blink of an eye!
Yes, so that was the second group of singer judges. Everyone, please give them another round of applause!
Thank you!
They are sending their support.
I was so happy!
Really?
I was so happy.
I feel like I won.
I think I won, too.
I don't know.
Akiyo-san, once again.
Yes.
How did you like the show?
Well...
Last year...
No, last time it ended with a vague feeling,
but this year I feel very refreshed.
How can I say...
I think I sang with the meaning of the lyrics in mind.
It can't be helped.
I think all three of them gave their best.
At To My Sunglasses
The voices of everyone singing are so lovely.
I want to say, "Isn't it okay not to be in 10th place?"
At To My Sunglasses
Now, the second half.
The third group will appear.
Next up is the fifth member of the third group.
The first one is AKB48's Asai Nanami, who participated for the first time in the final tournament in her second attempt.
It's a place I've always wanted to go to.
It may or may not be, but for now, I'm going to focus on this one song and sing it with all my might.
Yes! Yes! Yes!
The first member of the third group is AKB48's Asai Nanami.
She is the oldest member of AKB48.
No matter how many times I wipe away
the tears that come my way,
the words I want to tell you will reach you, won't they?
Even if someone or something happens to you,
there's no way out, la la.
No matter how many times, no matter how many times, no matter how many times, I'll stand up and call out to you.
Until your name and voice are gone,
even if you're frustrated and in pain and you try hard but there's nothing you can do,
I'll think of you.
Even if you're not good enough and you feel down,
something might change on the first day.
Face forward and cling to me.
Don't give up and shout out loud!
No matter how many times, no matter how many times, no matter how many times, I'll stand up and call out to you.
Until your name and voice are heard.
Even when you're frustrated, in pain, trying your best, and there's nothing you can do about it.
I'll remember your song.
Even from now on, I'll stumble, get hurt, and hurt you.
There's no end, and there's nowhere for me to go.
Even if I'm angry, even if I'm frustrated, I'll stand up and shout out loud!
No matter how many times, no matter how many times, no matter how many times, no matter how many times, I'll stand up and fight against myself.
Even if I'm hopeless and hopeless for the first time in my life,
I'll stand up and shout out loud for you for the first time in my life.
The voice that calls out to you,
I'll make it my strength.
No matter how many times, tomorrow may be the first time.
A.K.A.B. "Bodyaid"
Thank you for your hard work!
It ended before I could say it!
It was fun...
But I didn't have enough time to enjoy it while listening to the song.
You must be very nervous.
I had a lot of fun. Thank you for your comments.
All-time finalist A.K.A.B. "48" Yokoyama Yui.
I'm so nervous!
The second group is...
A.K.A.B. "48" Yokoyama Yui.
I'm sure the tears won't make a sound and flow down his back.
My face is wet and my heart is starting to melt.
I wanted you to hug me until I broke,
but I'm laughing at my memories and hiding my footprints and scars.
A long time ago, our dream was so wide and scary
that it seemed like it would spill out in the blue sky.
We were held in our arms, going around in circles,
stroking the clouds that passed us by.
Look, you can see the forest of sleep.
Tears will surely flow without a sound,
but my cheeks are wet and my heart is starting to melt.
I wanted you to hold me tight enough for me to break,
but my memories laugh at me and my footprints leave scars.
Even if I love you, I can't love you enough at night.
I'm too tired, but today, again, I ask a question with no answer.
I'm waiting for a bright morning.
Tears will surely flow without a sound,
but my cheeks are wet and my heart is starting to melt.
I wanted you to hold me tight enough for me to break,
but my memories laugh at me and my footprints leave scars.
I can't go back anymore.
I'll hold you in my arms and gather up my feelings that won't go back,
and kiss you goodbye.
Yes, I want you to hold me tighter than anyone else,
but I can't help but laugh at myself for being taken away by you.
The 100th Anime and Music Video of the Year goes to...
Sorry, I was scared.
Are you okay, artist?
I'm fine.
I don't know if you'll like it or not,
but I think I was able to do what I can do in this song.
Maybe. I don't know.
I'm nervous!
NMB48 Natsuko Akashi is participating in the second final competition.
I think I'm enjoying it more than last time.
I want the fans to see me singing alone,
and I'll do my best to create that space.
That's what I'm hoping for.
The third and third place goes to...
NMB48 Akashi Natsuko!
Akashi Natsuko!
Kisetsu hazure no sakura no hana ni
Yorisou you ni sashikonda komorebi
Toki ni mayotte, toki ni nageita
Watashi no soba ni wa
Anata ga ita yo
Cause I love you, Anata wo mamoru yo
Still love you, Kawatte inai no?
Kikitai koto, Hanashitai koto ga aru
Takusan arun da yo
Winter is dyed in dark red
The twinkling stars are whispering
Because I could hear it, because I could hear it
I can go without getting lost anymore
If there is no eternity,
I wouldn't be here either, would I?
These feelings, these feelings
should continue to revolve around me.
Wow...
If I could see a vividly colored scenery,
and feel you in the scent of breath,
I will continue to walk on.
MIMURA, JINNO.
I'm so excited!
I'm so excited that the ending will be quiet.
It's over.
It's over safely.
I'm having a lot of fun now that it's over.
She is the only one in NGT who made it to the finals.
She is a first-year researcher.
I've been working hard.
I'll do my best!
MIMURA, JINNO.
I'm so happy!
She is the only researcher in NGT who will carry the group's banner.
The pressure is unbearable.
The fourth group is NGT48 Mimura Hino.
But we are embraced by people who are not here.
If you get lost in the road you walk alone until morning, you will find me.
The rain's pavement is silver.
Even the river shines suspiciously.
Darkness turns into light.
I can only see you two wherever I go.
I only know you and dream of you.
I'm the one you should talk to.
I don't know anything about that person.
But there is a way.
I love you.
But there is no dawn.
The river is just a river.
The world without that person is just a city or trees or anywhere else.
Even if you love someone, you will only dream about it for the rest of your life.
I don't need that person or me. There is no fate in a happy world.
I love you.
But you are alone.
Emi Gojiru. Emi Gojiru.
Okada.
Thank you for your hard work.
The calculation didn't go well.
That's all.
Anyway, I tried not to be nervous and get into my own world.
And when it was over, I was really shaking.
I've been nervous all the time.
The last group of the third group is...
The captain of the STU, Okada Nana, who passed the first round and became an AKB member.
She is claiming to aim for the championship this time.
Her obsession with victory, which she doesn't like conflict, for the first time...
To pave the way for her solo debut...
It can't end here.
It's already painful.
I don't know if it's one-sided love or not.
I'm going to hit you with feelings I don't know.
I'm going to hit you with feelings I don't know if it's one-sided love or not.
Hey, I don't need you
I want to tell you that
But don't leave me alone
Now, in this lonely scenery, I'm walking down my usual path again
While telling myself "today is the last day"
I go to see that selfish guy
No matter how many times I think of meeting him, I'm happy
Even so, my chest hurts
The stars I'm facing are getting brighter
Even in the morning, I want to be hugged
Even though I know I'm not valued
Again, I repeat the same thing
I'm just going along with my selfishness
Why can't I do it?
Why do you love me like this?
Why do you lie to me?
Why? Why? Why do you love me?
Stop being in love with me
Don't be kind to me on purpose
Don't confuse me anymore
Don't hurt me anymore
Why can't I do it?
Why do you love me like this?
Why do you lie to me?
Why? Why? Why do you love me?
Why can't I do it?
Why do you love me like this?
Why do you lie to me?
Love me, love me, love me, love me
Thank you very much, everyone.
The third group of singer evaluation is over.
Now, I'd like to hear from you after the performance.
First of all, top batter Asai.
Yes.
Did you sing as you wanted?
Yes, I was very nervous.
But it's a great dream to be on this stage.
Last year, I watched it in front of the TV.
This year, it was very fun to stand on the stage like this.
Yes.
How confident are you in the best 8?
Well, I don't know.
But I had a lot of fun.
I hope you can feel it in your heart.
I'm looking forward to it.
Now, next up is Yokoyama.
Yes.
How was your singing?
I was very nervous.
But I wanted to sing this song with my own passion.
I think I was able to do it.
Thank you very much.
Yes.
Yokoyama was sixth last time.
Yes.
How confident are you in the best 8?
Well, everyone was really good.
I don't know if I can be in the best 8.
But I hope I can be in the best 8.
And I really want to sing the second song.
I want to do my best.
I'm looking forward to it.
Yes.
Next, Akashi-san, how was it?
Yes, I wanted to convey the meaning of the lyrics to everyone, so I sang it.
After all, I really enjoyed the joy of standing on the stage alone like this.
Akashi-san's dream is to be a solo singer, but this time...
I have a dream of being a solo singer as always,
so I want to stand up this time and sing a solo song.
I'm looking forward to it. Thank you very much.
And then, Rimura-san, how was it?
Yes, well, I've never had the experience of singing on a stage like this before,
but I was shaking a lot, but I sang a musical song called "Les Miserables"
and I was singing as much as I could to get into my own world,
and at the last stretch, my legs really shook and I thought, "Ah ..."
But I'm glad I was able to sing it well.
Is that so?
Yes.
Rimura-san, you're the only member of NGT, so you might have thought it was a strong message song,
but how do you feel about making it to the Best 8?
No, I mean, my seniors are all so good, and of course I'd like to be a finalist,
but I'd like to sing one more song.
We're looking forward to it.
Thank you very much.
I'm sure you're under a lot of pressure. How was it for you, Okada-san?
I knew I'd be under a lot of pressure.
The reason I chose Kato Miria-san is...
She's been my friend since elementary school.
She's a local friend of mine.
She sang this song at karaoke every day when she was in elementary school.
So I was able to sing a song that I was familiar with.
I think I was able to sing it with a little peace of mind.
You came in third place in all competitions.
When you came in third place, it was a scary song called "Why, why?"
I thought it was a little message for the competition.
No, no!
Wait a minute! That's not true!
I didn't put in "why, why?" in third place last time.
Really...
Well...
That's...
Well...
I'm sorry!
That's not true!
That's terrible!
Lastly, please tell us about your confidence in making it to the top eight.
Yes!
My dream is also to debut as a solo artist.
So in order for me to pursue my dream even further,
I want to make it to the finalist!
Thank you very much!
We're looking forward to it!
Now, we'll ask the judges as well.
Kurosawa-san, what did you think?
Yes...
Um...
As Kato-san said earlier...
The level is really high...
Is the level really high this year?
Right?
I thought it was really wonderful!
Um...
Personally...
Um...
Everyone was good, but...
Especially Yokoyama-san's passion...
It's a passion I've never heard of before...
I felt like you really made it your own...
Yes, yes...
I made it my own...
Um...
I was moved...
Yes...
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
How about you, Kato-san?
Yes, really...
The more I hear about it, the more I can't give a score.
But, Okada Nana-san...
The moment you came out, I was drawn to you.
Before you sang, my eyes went to you.
As a singer, I think it's very necessary.
I thought you were wonderful.
Yes.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
We'll ask the members as well.
How about you, Mashimo-san of NGT48?
Yes! I'm Mashimo Kaho of NGT48!
Yes, Hino-chan!
Hino-chan was the only one from NGT48 today.
I'm sure you were very nervous and anxious.
But, your musical...
Hino-chan's musical was conveyed to me and I was drawn to it.
I'm very happy! Thank you!
I was drawn to you.
You were all very good! Thank you very much!
Thank you very much.
- Thank you very much! - Thank you very much!
This has been the third group of singing judges.
Everyone, once again, please give them a big round of applause!
Thank you for your hard work!
Thank you!
My heart has finally calmed down!
Man, I'm nervous!
Were you watching?!
What did you think, Ali-chan?!
I really liked it!
I could really feel their love for us!
I could feel their love for us!
They love us for no reason!
That's right, that's right!
I'm nervous!
Being nervous is like being a monster!
But singing made me feel really good!
I want to sing one more song!
It's finally time for the last four groups to compete!
I'm nervous!
But...
I'll do my best!
Next up is the final singing assessment!
Last up are the five members of the fourth group!
The first is AKB48 first generation Minami Minegishi.
I'm nervous.
Are you nervous too, Minegishi-san?
I'm very nervous. I think I'm the most nervous recently.
The fourth group, first one is AKB48 Minegishi Minami.
AKB48 Minegishi Minami is a member of AKB48 Minegishi Minami's fourth group, first one is AKB48 Minegishi Minami.
AKB48 Minegishi Minami is a member of AKB48 Minegishi Minami.
But, you know, even if you're next to me, it's still painful for me.
Even though I'm the one who fell in love with you before you fell in love with me.
I'll push you from the side so you can't find your hidden feelings.
Please make yourself happier than anyone else.
(Applause)
Miyuna Kadowaki
(Applause)
I was nervous. My knees shook.
It was fun. I did it.
(Applause)
STU48 Miyuna Kadowaki
This is her second time on the final stage.
(Singing)
(Applause)
I can't do it.
This time, I want to do it with my own style, full of energy, and with a lot of fun and a smile.
I hope I can convey it while aiming for 10th place.
Come on!
I'll do my best!
(Applause)
I can't do it.
(Applause)
Fourth group, second place is...
STU48 Miyuna Kadowaki
(Applause)
At that moment, a mysterious light came down from the sky to Akasaka Act Theatre.
And that is...
Miyu!
Ah! Please don't hit me!
Usamin power and Peluchen change!
I'll do my best to gather dreams and hope in my ears!
V! Mimimi! Mimimi! Usamin!
Mimimi! Mimimi! Usamin!
Usha! Usha! Usa! Usamin!
Telephone is OK! Cellphone is OK!
Usamin! Usamin! Gurukosamin!
My heart is properly connected!
Cuter! Cutie! Cuticle!
Singing is OK! Dancing is OK!
Usamin! Usamin! Provitamin!
Even so, I'm still an idol!
Heart wave! Cutie! Cutie!
Usamin! Usamin!
If I take the train, it'll take me an hour!
Usamin! Remusumin!
Ah! Isn't this Usamin Planet?
I'm seriously confused!
Kadowaki!
One! Two! Seven!
Usamin power and Peluchen change!
I love you all!
I love you! I love you! I love you!
Go!
Usamin heart kyunkyun kirameku
My true feelings
Kaha! Nobody! 17 years old! V!
My precious, precious heart flutters!
One! Two! Seven!
One! Two! Flutter, flutter, flutter! One!
So cute!
Flutter, flutter, flutter!
The third place goes to...
Yuki Shirai of S.A.B.
She was a genius.
I'm out of breath.
It's intense.
Flutter, flutter, flutter!
I'm so happy for you three!
Were you all surprised?
She was riding it a lot.
She's so cute!
She was a genius.
She was smiling.
For the first time,
Yuki Shirai, a researcher of S.K.E.48,
goes to the final round for the first time.
Are you nervous?
No, I'm not.
I'm looking forward to it.
The third place goes to...
Yuki Shirai of S.K.E.48.
The miracle of believing...
The wounded wings... Kizutsuita tsubasa... The wounded wings...
Spread and fly away... Hirogare tobitatsu... Spread and fly away...
TUREHAN... To the hand...
Shivering in the morning I can't sleep, being carried by the cold wall
Repeating the same thing over and over, muttering
Even if I don't get anything in return, I hope for something I don't know
All I want is your love
Turn around and hold me right now
Ah, I can't stop these overflowing feelings, take them in
Little by little, they rise up in the darkness
Ah, dreaming of the light that will come someday
Facing tomorrow that seems to break
We believe in miracles
Spread your wounded wings and fly away
TUREHAN...
I wish on you...
...to love again
I sang a lot of different songs.
You sang a lot of different songs.
As expected of you.
It was overwhelming.
Thank you very much.
But I made a lot of memories.
SKE, you have a bright future.
You have a bright future.
It was really pleasant.
It was a lot of fun.
I didn't know what I was singing at all,
but I think I was able to sing according to my emotions at the time.
HKT48
Aki Toyonaga.
Last time, even though she got a high rating,
she missed out on the best eight.
Her regret is in her heart.
I'll do my best.
I want to sing the second song this year.
The fourth group.
The fourth one is...
HKT48
Toyonaga Aki.
Toyonaga Aki
In the pitch blackness, a breath disappears and rises
The cold dark night swallows up my wish and hides it
Right now, my pure white breath leads me to you, my most innocent self
With my faint voice, I'll sing anything, whether it's a lie or the truth
Whether you like me or not, whether you want me or not, these are just words that make me feel good, aren't they?
Ah, it's a curse worthy of destruction, but I want to let go of this knowledge that's held me back
Does it make you feel so light?
Whether it's an armor of words or a curse, even if you take it off and put it back on, if only we could meet again
Whether you like me or not, whether you want me or not, these are just words that make me feel good, aren't they?
What will happen, won't it?
Ah, it's horrible to make it black and white.
It's only if you live honestly that you can do it.
Yes, life is long.
The world is wide.
We have obtained freedom.
Sadness, happiness and misfortune only touch the inside of our hearts.
Adults keep secrets.
Thank you very much.
Yahagi Moeka!
I was betrayed!
Congratulations!
I was betrayed!
I always end up in the last place.
No, you haven't understood it yet.
You haven't understood it yet.
The last one is...
AKB48 Qualifier 3rd Placer, Yahagi Moeka.
I want to do my best on the stage where I can give everything I have.
I want my fans to know about me.
AKB's young center, which has realized many Cinderella stories in less than two years since joining.
Now that they have decided to graduate, they aim for the best singer for their fans.
Fourth group, fifth member is...
AKB48...
Yahagi Moeka!
"The Wind That Passed Through Us" Yahagi Moeka
The wind that passed between us
Where did it bring loneliness from?
The sky after we cried
It seemed so transparent
Today, I felt my father's words, which were always sharp, warm.
I didn't know kindness, smiles, or how to talk about dreams, and I copied you in all of them.
Just a little longer, just a little longer Only a little longer
Just a little longer, just a little longer Just a little longer for us to stick together
We're time flyers, climbers who race through time.
I'm sick of being a hidden kid from time.
We're time flyers, I knew you.
Long before I remembered my own name.
Even in a world without you, there must be some meaning.
But in a world without you, it's summer and August without a break.
In a world without you, it's Santa who doesn't laugh.
In a world without you...
- Thank you, everyone! - Thank you!
Now, we'd like to hear from those who have finished singing.
- First of all, Top Buster. - Yes.
This will be your first three rounds.
Minagishi-san, how did you like singing?
I'm sure I've been on stage for longer than anyone else in this audience,
but I was really nervous.
I was so nervous that my knees were shaking.
But everyone was warmly watching over me, and it felt great.
- You were on a proud stage. - Yes.
Are you confident you'll make it to the finals?
Well, I really don't know what will happen.
I'm just praying.
- We're looking forward to it. - Yes, please do!
Now, let's hear from Minagishi-san's sad back number.
No, I was surprised!
- I was like, "What?!" - Yes!
Minagishi-san performed her song "Merhen Debut."
- Yes! - Kadowaki-san, how was it?
Well, I think I was able to let everyone know who I am.
I think I was able to leave an impression.
- Yes, you did. - Did it have an impact?
- Huh? - Did it have an impact?
- What was it? - Did it have an impact?
It had...almost no impact.
- Thank you! - Thank you!
I'm glad!
Are you confident you'll make it to the best 8?
Yes! Well...
I don't know about that, but I think everyone's got it in their brains.
- Thank you! - Thank you!
- Now, Shirai-san, how was it? - Yes!
No, really, after Kado Aki-san, I'm really not nervous anymore!
But it's really, really fun!
I was really happy to be able to experience a sense of unity with everyone in this wonderful band and everyone at the venue!
- You're an SKE researcher. - Yes!
- You have a lot of seniors. - Yes!
- Now, Toyonaga-san, how was it? - Yes!
Well, when I released this candidate song, I thought I would never wear this song, "Adults Listen",
- but I ended up wearing it with Minegishi-san! - Oh, that's right!
We decided it with rock-paper-scissors, and at the time, he said, "If you win, let me hear this song for the first time in a while!"
- Oh, I see! - Yes!
- We decided it with rock-paper-scissors, and at the time, he said, "If you win, let me hear this song for the first time in a while!"
- Oh, I see! - We practiced a lot and worked hard, so I hope it reaches everyone in the audience and the judges!
- Last time you didn't make it to Best 8, you cried! - Yes!
- This time, are you confident? - Yes!
- Yes!
- We're looking forward to it! - Thank you!
- Now, you placed 2nd in the whole competition, and this time you sang with a dignified acapella! - Yes!
- How was it for you, Yahagi-san? - I was really nervous!
- Compared to last year, I was under a lot of pressure and was nervous, - Yes!
- but when the fans saw me, they gave me a "OK" sign, - Yes!
- so I'm going to believe in "OK" and do my best! - I'm looking forward to it!
- I'll do my best! - I'm looking forward to it!
- Now, we'll ask the judges as well! - Inoue-san, how was it?
- Well, it was a group that made me think a lot about singing. - Oh, I see.
- Whether you're singing because you're having fun or because you're thinking about the audience...
- You know, people say that I'm nervous, but the higher the level, the less you feel like you're having fun and singing for others.
- Well, it's not like other people are singing for themselves.
- Now that I think about it, in the end, it was Tsuchi who... - Tsuchimasa-sensei...
- It wasn't Tsuchimasa-sensei, it was Yoshimasa, right? - Oh, that's right.
- I've made a lot of mistakes, but I really want AKB to be sustainable for another ten years.
- Thank you! - Everyone, please give her a round of applause! - Yes, please!
- Thank you! - Sato-san, how was it?
- Yes, even at such a high level...
- Even Toyonaga-san's breath...
- Even in your breath, you were able to express it.
- It really fits the rhythm well.
- I thought it was really cool. - Thank you!
- Thank you!
- Now, and...
- AKB48, Mukaichi-san, how was it?
- Yes! Well...
From AKB, the most senior legend, Mii-chan.
Mii-chan is really...
Maybe it's because of Mii-chan,
that I was able to convey this feeling very well.
I also felt a little emotional.
And on the contrary, the most AKB, my junior, Yahagi Moeka-chan,
announced her graduation the other day.
I thought it would be only a little while before I could hear this singing voice.
I was really lonely and I couldn't stand it.
I was wondering what would happen in a world without Moeka-chan.
I've been listening to you for a long time.
All five of you made me want to hear one more song.
I was very moved by your singing voice that made me want to hear one more song.
Thank you very much.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
Now, that was the fourth group of judges.
Everyone, please give them a big round of applause again!
Now, with that, all of the judges are finished.
Once again, I'd like to hear from the judges, Kurosawa-san.
Yes, it really feels like all of the contestants are singing with all of their might.
There are people who are very nervous and have serious faces,
and there are people who are singing with a happy smile and are happy to be able to sing.
There are a lot of people, and they've all come into my heart.
So, today, I thought, "Ah, being the first judge is such a nerve-racking job. What should I do?"
But I'm glad I came. Yes, everyone, you were wonderful.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much!
Now, with that, 19 singers have been judged.
Only 8 will survive in the finals.
Yeah!
Last one!
Yes, thank you.
Thank you!
Ta-da!
Thank you!
Everyone's too good!
I love you!
I love you, Kebi!
I could immediately tell that Hino-chan liked singing.
I was drawn into Hino-chan's worldview.
Borderline!
Even the judges were like, "Whoa! She's amazing!"
Eh, really?
Yeah, they reacted right away.
Eh, really?
She's amazing!
I'm so happy!
So, I thought, "There's a chance."
There's a chance.
I was moved.
I felt like I was watching my song.
I was really moved.
When everyone was listening.
Suda-san was crying so much.
I thought Igan-chan was crying, but she was laughing.
Sorry, I wasn't looking anywhere.
I was drying my hair.
You did it!
You did your best!
I was watching you all the time.
I remember it now.
Anyway, you were so cute.
Everyone said you were so cute.
I'm glad that I was able to show you my cuteness.
Thank you!
It was fun.
It's so cold with only eight of us.
We can't do it. We can't be eight.
What are we going to do?
What do you think is important?
Expression.
That's right.
I'm glad you like it.
That's right. I'm glad you like it.
It's all God's work.
I went to ask God for help last year.
You did.
I couldn't go this year.
I'll go when it's over.
I'll report the results.
I wonder how it will be.
But in the end,
you praised me for my breath.
I didn't realize it, but I was secretly particular about it.
If you evaluate me like that,
I think I can do it.
It's not about how many percent I can do it.
I think I can do it 100%.
I think I can't do it.
I don't know if I did it with my own strength.
When my fans saw me,
they gave me a lot of smiles.
I felt secure.
I don't know.
So I have to practice.
No.
No. What should I do?
I'll do my best.
I don't know.
Each of them was very nice.
I want to move on to that standard.
It's really nice.
How do I judge this?
I can't choose without judging standards.
Each of them was very attractive.
Do you have any complaints?
No, I don't know.
The survival race, which started with a total of 135 people,
is now limited to the last eight people.
Who will get the famous ticket?
I don't know.
This is a live broadcast from the Actosia team.
The second time, akb48 group singing power No. 1 final tournament.
Here are the eight finalists who will advance to the finals.
Now, who are the top two in each group and the eight finalists who will advance to the finals?
These eight people will sing the second song in the final battle after this.
In addition, you can also obtain the right to appear at live events.
Now, Mr. Ichikawa, first of all, please announce the two people who will advance to the finals from the first group.
Then I will announce it.
In first place...
In first place is...
NMB48...
Yamasaki Amir!
And from Class 1, B2...
STU48...
Mineyoshi Alisa!
Yamasaki-san, Mineyoshi-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
This is what Class 1 looks like now.
First of all, you've made it past Class 1.
Yamasaki-san, how do you feel?
My heart was about to jump out of my chest.
But I wanted you all to listen to my next song as well.
I'm really happy that I made it past Class 1.
I'll do my best for my next song as well! Please!
What I'd like to confirm is...
How confident are you that you'll win if you make it this far?
I can't imagine myself winning.
But I want to win.
I want to win, but I don't want to be too nervous.
I want to enjoy the song and sing it.
We're looking forward to it!
And now...
You've made it past Class 2.
STU48 Mineyoshi-san...
How do you feel?
I'm really surprised!
Is this a dream?
I'm really surprised! Thank you!
Thank you!
Now, let's hear from the judges, Kurosawa-san!
From the first group, these two have advanced to the finals. How do you feel?
Yes, well, Yamazaki-san...
Yamazaki-san's way of bringing up the chorus was wonderful.
And Mineyoshi-san's voice is very distinctive.
And you have very good pitch and rhythm.
We all thought it was wonderful.
The judges all had similar opinions.
Please do your best!
Thank you!
Now, from the first group, Yamazaki-san and Mineyoshi- san have advanced to the finals.
Once again, please give them a big round of applause!
Congratulations!
Now, let's hear from the second group, these two have advanced to the finals.
Now, Ichikawa-san, please!
Now, I'll announce it!
The second group, Ichi-tsukawa...
SKT48...
Takayanagi Akane!
Congratulations!
Now, for the second group, these two have advanced to the finals.
SKT48...
Akiyoshi Yuka!
Takayanagi-san, Akiyoshi-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
First of all, Takayanagi-san, who has won first place, how do you feel now?
Thank you very much! I'm really happy!
Thank you!
Well, I didn't have confidence in singing until I joined SKE, but I was happy to hear the song.
I was able to feel it because I had been doing it for ten years, and I think my ten years of history pushed me forward.
The next song is a song I wanted to deliver to the fans, so I will sing it with all my heart. Thank you!
Now, second place winner, Akiyoshi-san, how do you feel now?
Yes, I'm really happy, and I'm really glad I practiced.
How confident are you in winning?
Now that I've come this far, I want to win!
The next song is the most challenging song for me, but I hope you can feel it.
I'm looking forward to it!
Thank you!
Now, the judges, Kato-san, these two have advanced to the finals. How do you feel?
Congratulations!
The second group was especially difficult to rate.
And each of them was really different, but I think Takayanagi-san's high notes, middle notes, and low notes all came out very beautifully.
Thank you!
And Akiyoshi-san, you were the person I wanted to hear one more song from.
Thank you!
I wondered what kind of song you would sing, and I wanted to hear more from you.
Thank you!
Now, from the second group, Nagi Takaya and Akiyoshi will advance to the final.
Once again, please give them a big round of applause!
Congratulations!
Next, we will announce the two teams who will advance to the finals from the third group.
Mr. Ichikawa, please!
Well then, I will announce it.
The third group, first place is...
From AKB48, STU48...
Okada Nana!
And in third place, Ritsuka is...
LGT48, Hiro Mimura!
Congratulations!
First of all, Mimura-san...
You're crying.
Ah, yes.
How do you feel right now?
I'm surprised.
I didn't think...
I didn't think I'd make it to the finalists...
I'm sorry.
I didn't think I'd make it to the finalists...
I was really nervous, but...
As a representative of NGT...
I'm really happy that I made it to the finalists!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
I'll do my best for the next song, too!
And now...
First place winner...
Okada-san!
Yes! I'm happy!
I've been feeling pressure and nervous...
Until I got here.
But I'm grateful for that.
So I'm going to sing my heart out!
And the winner is...
First place!
I'm looking forward to it!
I'll do my best!
And now...
These two have made it to the finals!
Inoue-san, how do you feel?
The judge asked me...
Are you scared?
Congratulations!
And this band, too...
I was really worried.
All of you are unique...
So I'd like to know what kind of song you're going to sing next.
But Yokoyama-san, who's shaking his head...
You're an artist from the beginning...
So don't worry about the judges' decision...
And keep singing, okay?
Because dancing is a profession.
Understood.
Inoue-san, thank you very much.
Okada-san, Mimura-san, please go to the final round.
Please give them a big hand!
Congratulations!
Finally, we will announce two people who will advance to the final from the fourth group.
Mr. Ichikawa, please!
Then I will announce it.
The fourth group, first place passers-by is...
AKB48...
YAHANI MOEKAWA!
And in 4th place and 2nd place is...
HKT48... TOYONAGA AKI!
Congratulations!
First of all, first place winner Yahagi-san, how do you feel now?
Yes, I was very nervous but I'm very happy.
The second song is a song that my family came to see and it's a song that I want to convey the most now, so I hope you will listen to it.
Thank you.
Do you have confidence in winning?
I do!
I'm looking forward to it!
Now, second place winner Toyonaga-san, how do you feel now?
Yes, I caught a cold in the preliminary round and I was able to pass it in the form of a judge's recommendation frame, so I thought I would definitely stay with that feeling of gratitude, so I'm really happy to sing one more song.
Do you have confidence in winning?
Yes, I do!
I do!
I hope you will do your best!
Now, judge Sato-san, from the fourth group, these two have been chosen. How do you feel?
Yes, well, Yahagi-san's voice and pitch were excellent, and even in the smallest notes, you sang each note without crushing it, and Toyonaga- san's dynamics and mature singing were also wonderful, so I'm convinced, but I really wanted to listen to Kadowaki-san's second song as well.
Now, there is one more song left.
Thank you very much.
Now, from the fourth group, it's Yahagi and Toyonaga's final advance.
Once again, please give them a big hand.
Congratulations!
And the lottery to determine the order of the song was held by the final advance.
It's in third place!
Ah! Ah! What should I do? It's not right!
Finally, it's the final.
The second queen of the singing power No. 1 final will be decided.
No matter who comes in first place, it's not strange.
It's been like that since before I was squeezed.
I'm really enjoying it while I'm trying to enjoy it.
Even if you don't come in second place?
No, I don't want to.
I want to see you come in first place.
And after graduation, I want to see you sing and express yourself in various ways.
I'm rooting for you.
From NMB, Yamasaki Amiru passed first place.
She's a newcomer to NMB48 and she's doing a great job as a singer.
I believe she'll get a chance here.
From this group, Himura Hino will go to the final.
I want you to appeal your favorite song and do your best with confidence.
I was really happy, too.
Aki-chan, let's do our best!
(Singing)
Oh my god!
Thank you!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
I was going to go home.
So I was surprised.
Oh my god!
It's too much.
I was surprised.
What kind of stage did you have?
The second song has a gap with the first song.
So I hope you like it.
I'll do my best!
Are you nervous?
I'm nervous!
Oh my god!
I'll do my best!
I really didn't think I could make it.
It's amazing.
I'm really glad.
Really.
Of course, I want to win and have a solo song.
But more than that,
I'm happy to hear another song in a live band.
I'm really happy to be able to do a live show.
I'm not as nervous as before.
I'm having a lot of fun listening to everyone's songs.
I'm really happy to be able to make it to the final round.
The next song is...
It's really...
It's a really grand song.
I hope I don't lose to the song and the band.
I hope the song ends with me feeling like...
...the audience will stand over me.
Thank you!
I'm getting power from Narmin.
You don't have anything rare and cheap today, do you?
I've already given it all out.
I'll send you the power now.
Please enjoy it!
I'm watching you from the audience.
You're so kind!
Thank you!
How do you feel?
I've always wanted to be a finalist.
I've always said it's easy.
I'm under a lot of pressure right now.
But I don't care if I cry or laugh.
No matter what happens, I love singing.
Congratulations!
I was surprised.
How do you feel?
I can't believe it.
But for NGT...
I'm like...
How can I say it?
I've become one piece.
It's my first time being a finalist.
I'm really happy.
I've been first place before.
So I'm first place again.
I'm happy that I can sing the song I've been practicing without letting my guard down.
I'll work hard not to let my guard down.
Are you confident you'll win?
Yes, I am.
I'll do it with confidence.
Surprised! Surprised! I didn't expect it.
When I was singing, I was like, "I can't help it, I can't help it."
I was too emotional.
I'm nervous because there are seven of us.
I thought I'd be able to shake it off, but...
On the other hand of joy, eleven people could not survive.
Oh, my God! I'm so nervous!
Those tears told me about their efforts so far.
I'm watching you.
I'll support you with all my strength.
I won't use my throat today.
I'll sing with all my strength.
No, it's not that song.
It's not that song.
Let's do it one by one.
The last song.
A battle for life.
Will it be joy or despair?
Now, the final round of the second AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round is finally final.
The member with the highest score among the eight who advanced to the final will shine in the hall of fame of the second singing princess.
Now, the final round of the second AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round is finally final.
The final stage's top batter is the youngest 15-year- old STU's Arisa Mineyoshi.
Thank you for watching.
Mineyoshi, before you sing, please tell us how you feel about the song you're going to sing.
I didn't think I could sing the second song at all, but I'll do my best for Hono-tan of the same group as S.T.U.! Thank you!
Kado Aki, who sent Mineyoshi off.
Was it a regret that didn't reach the final?
Mineyoshi-san, please sing.
Thank you for your hard work.
Well then, Mineyoshi-san, please sing.
The song is "Dawn of Mew".
Dawn of Mew, you cried. Dawn of Mew, I held you. Unsleepable summer.
Shirt instead of pajamas, on top of your bed.
You're like a kitten, saying goodbye.
It's no one's fault, no one's fault.
Youngness is always whimsy.
I'm sorry for loving you.
More and more and more and more.
You should have kissed me.
I'm sorry for loving you.
I thought I knew everything about you.
Dawn of Mew, you cried.
Dawn of Mew, I held you.
Unsleepable summer.
Dawn of Mew, you cried.
Dawn of Mew, I held you.
Unsleepable summer.
Thank you very much, Minayoshi-san.
Thank you very much.
Please tell us how you feel now that you've performed on stage.
I feel very refreshed.
It was a dignified stage. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Now, how about you, Mr. Kurosawa, the judge?
Yes, well...
I thought about it during the preliminary round...
I mean, I thought about it during the first song with Kyon,
but you sang in such a polite way,
and you stretched out your notes so beautifully,
and you had such a distinctive voice,
and I felt like you had such a deep respect for singing.
It was wonderful.
Thank you very much.
Now, how about you, Ms. Iwata?
Yes, well...
As I said earlier, Sobaccus was really cute,
and so was "Yoyake no Mew".
She was so cute and full of idol-likeness,
and her sense of rhythm was really...
She was really good at listening,
and I couldn't help but smile.
Thank you!
Wow, she's so cute!
I'm so glad!
Thank you very much.
Now, Ms. Mineuchi, due to time constraints,
you won't be able to perform until the end,
but please look forward to the results!
Yes, I'll do my best!
Thank you very much!
Once again, please give her a big round of applause!
That was Ms. Mineuchi!
She called me "Mie" and "Mie" came to my heart.
Did you feel her love?
Yes, I felt it so much that I couldn't speak.
I'm so happy!
Here you are.
Thank you.
Thank you for being my finalist.
I'm so happy.
I was surprised.
The second contestant is Nana Okada, who aims for the championship.
It's important not to lose to pressure on this stage where a slight mistake can cost you your life.
I'll do my best.
I'm so happy to have you here, Ali-chan.
Thank you.
I'm nervous.
The final finalists are...
The first place goes to...
AKB48, STU48...
Nana Okada!
- Ms. Okada... - Yes?
- We're receiving a lot of support from the audience. - I'm so happy!
The members I love and the fans who always support me are watching me now,
so I think I can sing without any worries!
Please tell me how you feel about singing the song you're about to sing.
Yes, from the preliminary round until today,
I've decided to sing a love song or a song about painful love.
So at the very end of the song, I'm going to sing a very painful song.
I'd like to sing it to all of you who have lost your love.
Thank you very much!
Ms. Okada, please sing for us.
The song is "Let's Count Your Kisses".
On top of a scattered floor, I lay down and held your knee.
Promises we can't keep are staining our calendars.
If such a day would come, I wish we could hold each other.
I'll show you more of my kisses.
When I think of each and every one of them, I wish I could be with you more than anyone else.
Without you, but you are mine.
Through the night space, can't feel your face. Please don't make me stay.
All of my heart is on my skirt.
In your eyes, in your eyes, what's the matter in my brain?
Can I go now?
I've been looking for a place so close
But I couldn't find it
I'm glad it's a shiny day when you are mine
Okada-san, you gave us a wonderful performance. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
So, how do you feel now that you sang?
I felt really good, but I realized that I still have a lot of flaws and I've already analyzed myself, so...
You're very calm, aren't you?
But I felt really good. Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to sing.
Thank you very much!
So, how about you, Ms. Kato, the judge?
Well, I feel the same way.
Maybe I should have sung like this.
I might want to do it again.
But I felt really good.
I thought you were really good at using your breath in A melody.
You used your breath to create a rhythm.
You extended the chorus and pulled it out.
I thought you were really good at using those techniques.
Thank you very much!
So, that's it for Okada-san's singing evaluation.
Once again, please give her a big round of applause!
Thank you very much!
That is...
The three of you singing competition.
It's not good at all!
Well...
It may be the first time for me to analyze myself after singing so calmly.
What is the point?
Well...
The song I chose in the first place is very difficult, and I knew it and chose it...
So I've been practicing a lot...
What I've been practicing so far and...
Today, when I rehearsed on the actual stage...
Oh, maybe I should do this more...
I had it in me...
And it came on the day...
So in that part...
On the day, I wanted to do this, and it came out...
After all, it was blurred...
Including hesitation...
There was something like that...
Sigh...
I'm not there yet...
Ms. Yahagi Moeka, who challenges herself with the most difficult song...
Her lyrics are said to overlap her relationship with her fans.
Will she be able to deliver her best self on the last big stage?
Moe-chan, please cheer for me!
I'm flying...
I'm going!
The final singer evaluation...
The third person is...
The fourth group, first place...
AKB48...
Yahagi Moeka!
Now, Yahagi-san...
Yes!
Please tell us your thoughts about the song you are about to sing.
This is the final singing competition, so I will do my best. Thank you!
Thank you!
Now, Yahagi-san, please sing for us.
The song is "Believe".
Destiny, this encounter is like a miracle
Look, you and I met each other
Suddenly, you have changed my life
All of it now emits a sparkle
Memories, tomorrow's ray of light
I won't let go of the path that leads to the shining sky
I won't let you go
I'm not alone, I'll be by your side
Hold the courage you believe in tight in your heart
I believe, I'll be strong now and never look back
I'll be strong now and never look back
We'll get over it, you and me
We'll connect on this planet
Because love doesn't disappear
I love you
I'm not alone, I'll be by your side
Ah...
I believe...
Ms. Yagi, thank you very much.
Thank you.
How do you feel now, after singing your song?
Well, I announced my graduation the other day,
and I hope my feelings now will reach my fans.
Thank you very much.
Now, Ms. Yagi, the judge...
Please don't go home yet!
Please give me a little more time.
Oh, I see.
Thank you very much.
Mr. Inoue, how do you feel now?
Don't go home yet!
I'm sorry, but I'm in a hurry.
I'm preparing for it.
Oh, I see. Thank you very much.
No, no, really...
I felt like there was a keyboard here.
The pitch was just right.
At first, Mr. Kurosawa and I...
We talked about whether the criteria for today's judging were...
pitch...
Right?
And whether it was correct...
We talked about a lot of things like that.
"It's a song that sticks in my heart," you know?
We talked about a lot of things like that.
But you were able to sing both of them, right?
The song you just sang.
Somehow...
I was able to listen to a song that can be heard all over the world.
That was a great evaluation.
Now, next up is AKB48's Ms. Mukaichi.
Yes.
Oh, I'm crying. Don't cry.
Yes.
No...
Um...
Before the performance...
Just now, while we were taking a break...
It was like, "Yay!"
Don't be nervous at all, Moe-chan!
I said that, but...
Somehow, it became a song...
Moe-chan's feelings that pierced me...
It felt like they were being conveyed...
I was really...
moved.
Thank you for the wonderful song.
Thank you very much.
That's all for Mr. Yahagi's singing evaluation.
Once again, please give him a big round of applause.
Mr. Yahagi, thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Highly rated, but she herself ...
The last big stage.
In order to deliver the best singing voice to the fans who supported me, I have been working hard.
However, it seems to be far from the ideal I drew.
No, no, no!
Wasn't it good?
I made a lot of mistakes in the second song.
Me too.
This was the last one.
I wanted to show you.
Why?
It's okay.
You just started your life as a human being.
You're still a teenager.
You can do anything.
It's okay.
I think these few years at AKB will help you in the future.
There are times when you feel like you couldn't give it your all due to nervousness and pressure,
but I'm glad I was able to have a lot of fun singing my last song "decision".
It's frustrating, but like Nana-san said, I want to do my best from now on.
Are you satisfied with your performance?
This is what happens because I don't go.
NGT's graduate, Hino Mimura.
Her group's first final promotion, and expectations are getting heavier.
She said she wanted to deliver bright news to fans and members.
With that hope in her heart, she heads to the final stage.
Let's move on to the fourth judge.
The fourth final singer is...
3rd group, 2nd place, LGT48...
Hido Mimura!
- Now, Mimura-san... - Yes!
- Please let me know what you think about the song you're about to sing.
- Yes! The first song is a musical.
- The second song is one of my favorite genres of music.
- I'm looking forward to it! - Thank you!
- Now, Mimura-san, please sing for us.
- The song is "Tamashii no Rufuran".
Come back to me, tracing your memories
To the source of kindness and dreams
To be drawn to the stars once more
To be born again
Soul's Ruhra
Your bare skin wrapped in a blue shadow
Shivers in time
Asking where life goes
Your fingertips seek me
You, the destiny I held so tight
Blossom in season like a fleeting flower
Leaving a scent of hope in my heart
Hurry back to me
In your vivid form
Before you're born
Go back to the earth you spent your life on
Go back in my hands
Miracles do happen in order to meet each other
Over and over again
Soul's roulette
- Mimura-san, thank you very much! - Thank you very much!
You performed a wonderful singing voice. How do you feel now?
My legs are dark blue!
- Wow! - Wow!
But somehow, it's amazing...
Ah, somehow... Ah, I'm singing! Somehow, it's amazing...
I'm delivering a song to everyone! I thought like that and it was really fun!
Yes!
- It was a dignified stage! Thank you very much! - Thank you very much!
Now, how was it for you as a judge, Sato-san?
Yes, really, the song is full of vitality.
Somehow, I was really encouraged and moved.
The pronunciation is beautiful in every way and the words reach you with a "pa-kun"!
In such a big venue like this, I thought that Mimura- san's singing voice would reach more and more people.
Thank you very much!
How about you, MGT48 Mashimo-san?
Yes, it was really cool!
Unlike the atmosphere of the first song's musical, there was a gap.
Usually, Hino-chan is very serious and firm, so it was really good to find a cool and new side of her!
Thank you very much!
- Thank you very much! - Thank you very much!
That's all for Mimura-san's judging. Everyone, once again, please give her a big round of applause!
Thank you very much!
What is it?
Good work.
Good work!
It's like...
For me, my goal was to advance to the finalist.
So, honestly, I didn't have the confidence to stand here.
But I cleared one goal, so I thought it would be fun.
But I did it.
Did you have fun?
Yes, it was fun!
She said that she also became energetic.
I hope that everyone in NGT and fans of NGT will become energetic in the same way.
I'm happy from the bottom of my heart.
H.K.T.'s Yuka Akiyoshi didn't make it to the top eight in the last tournament.
Based on that frustration, she has been practicing hard for this tournament since the tournament itself.
The time has come for her to show the results.
The fifth finalist is...
Second place, second place...
H.K.T.'s 48th place, Yuka Akiyoshi!
Akiyoshi-san, please tell us how you feel about the song you are about to sing.
The next song is my second song, and it is a song I will sing only if I become a finalist.
I chose a very challenging song, and I hope I can sing it with my soul.
I'm looking forward to it.
Thank you.
Well then, Akiyoshi-san, please sing it for us.
The song is "I Will Always Love You".
If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I'll go
But I know
I'll think of you every step of
the way
And I will always love you
You will always love me
My love and you will be the sweet memories
That is all I'm taking with me
And I wish you joy and happiness
That is all I'm taking with me
I wish you love
I will always love you
Thank you very much!
Akio-san, thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
Please tell me how you feel now after singing this song.
I feel very refreshed.
Until now, I didn't have much confidence in singing, but now that I'm with my family and many people are cheering for me,
I was able to sing with the feeling that many people are cheering for me and supporting me.
Thank you very much!
Well then, how was it, Mr. Kurosawa, the judge?
Yes! No, I haven't gone home yet.
Well, about the first acapella, if you do acapella for such a long time,
the pitch tends to get out of tune and it's quite a thrilling time,
but I think it's wonderful that you got into the song properly,
and I think the emotional feeling of the chorus was really good to host.
Well, you've already done it, so let's aim higher from now on.
If you pronounce English pronunciation a little more properly, it will be about 100 times better.
Yes, I understand.
And the last "trill" part, "tarara" part,
let's bring out that part with more confidence.
This is also in the singing instruction.
Thank you very much!
So, let's practice it again and listen to "I will always love you" again.
It was wonderful. Thank you very much.
Thank you!
Well, and HKT48, Ms. Tanaka, how was it?
Yes! I knew that you chose a very challenging song for the second song,
so I talked behind your back, but you were so focused that your face was ugly,
and you were told to look at me properly, so it was ugly in a good way.
But it was a great song!
Thank you very much!
Congratulations!
Thank you very much!
So, that's it for Mr. Akiyoshi's evaluation.
Once again, please give him a big round of applause!
Thank you very much!
It's a high-level battle, more than any other tournament.
It's a ridiculous level.
Thank you for your hard work.
It was fun.
It was the best.
It may have been the best song yet.
It was the best.
It was fun.
It looked like fun.
Really?
Were you nervous?
No, I wasn't.
I'm very nervous.
I've only ever been nervous.
But I sang with a smile.
It was fun.
It was good, wasn't it?
I feel like I've changed since last time.
Yamasaki Amir is one of the candidates for the championship.
She is a researcher whose activities are limited.
She wants only the top.
She wants to grow up from here and shine in her idol life.
Let's go.
The sixth final candidate is...
The first group, first place...
NMB48 Yamasaki Amir.
We're sending you a lot of support. Yamasaki-san, please tell us what you think about the song you're going to sing.
I haven't sung this song before, but I chose it because I thought it would be a good song.
The producer also told me that it suits me.
I've been practicing a lot, and there are a lot of things I want to show you.
I hope you'll listen to it and make a place where you can feel at ease.
I'm looking forward to it.
Thank you.
Now, Yamasaki-san will sing for us.
The song is "Endless Story".
If you haven't changed your mind, I want you to stay by my side.
Tonight, I'm tired of pretending to be strong.
I was too young.
Everytime I think about you, baby.
I can say it now.
I miss you.
It's so hard to say.
I'm sorry.
Not for someone else, but for you.
I want to sing this song.
Endless story.
I want to tell you.
Always.
I want to tell you.
Always and forever.
For example, I want to sing this song, not for someone else, but for you... Tatoeba, dareka no tame ja naku, anata no tame ni utaitai kono uta o... for you, not for someone else's sake...
Owaranai story, tsudzuku kono hakayaki ni... The never- ending story continues in this brilliance...
Always I want to tell you, forever and ever... Always tsutaetai, zutto, eien ni... Always I want to tell you, forever and ever...
Were you able to perform your ideal song? Have you been able to show your ideal song?
No, but as I was practicing, I was imagining all of you coming to the venue. There were a lot of people who listened to me, and I think I was able to express my desire to convey the message properly to them. Shibarashii was singing. thank you. Arigatou gozaimasu.
So, Mr. Kato, the judge, what do you think? Saa, soredewa, shinsain no kato-san, ikaga deshita ka.
I thought of it in the first song as well, but when Amiru-chan starts talking and singing like this, her facial expression changes all of a sudden.
It was very mature, or rather, it was impressive that her facial expression changed.
It's the same with the song now, but it's the same with her facial expression.
When she speaks out loud, her voice changes the world.
So you're drawn in.
And you keep going in like that, and in the chorus, it's very beautiful and pleasant.
It goes up like this with the falsetto.
It was a bit of a nightmare, but it was wonderful. Thank you very much.
And now, NMB48, Kojima-san, how was it?
Yes, I don't know much about singing or anything like that,
but I think it was something that made me think, "This is what it means to move people's hearts."
I'm sure the audience here also moved, and I myself was definitely moved.
Thank you for always singing such wonderful songs.
Thank you very much.
And with that, that's all for Yamasaki-san's assessment.
Once again, please give her a big round of applause.
Thank you very much.
All I have to do is wait. I don't know anymore.
I think I sang it well.
When I sang it, it was really fun.
It was the most fun I've ever had.
I don't know what the result will be, but I don't regret it.
Thank you very much.
That's all for Asaki's evaluation.
Please give her a big round of applause again.
But as a songwriter, I'd like to include it in my song.
I hope I can include it in my song even before I stand up.
Now, let's move on to the seventh judge.
I'm going in.
Final singer evaluation.
The seventh person is...
4th group, 2nd song, "hkt48"
Aki Toyonaga.
Thank you for having me.
Now, Toyonaga-san.
Yes.
Please tell me how you feel about the song you're about to sing.
Yes.
Last time, I couldn't make it to the finals, and it was frustrating.
This time, if I make it to the finals, I want to sing a song that really suits an act theater.
That's how I chose the song.
We're looking forward to it.
Yes.
Now, Toyonaga-san will sing for us.
The song is "Shadowless Room".
Sitting on a chair by the window, you were looking at the sunset.
Throwing away the sign of goodbye, you looked at each other's faces.
The words between you two wandered through the past.
If you turn around, you'll see darkness sneaking in through the door.
What kind of fate kept love apart?
Even if I'm here now, my brilliance won't return.
『Shadowless Room』 Music & Lyrics by 40mP
What kind of fate has separated love?
My brilliance won't return.
Even if I die now.
Thank you very much.
How did you feel when you sang?
I was very nervous, but in a good way, I was more relaxed than in the qualifier.
It's the first time I've been standing here with my legs in power.
Yes, it felt really good.
Thank you very much.
How did you feel, judge Inoue?
She said she was out of power, but we forgot to judge and listened carefully.
It felt like we were in a shop.
Can someone bring me some water?
What kind of shop?
I don't remember.
You probably love singing, don't you?
I love it.
I feel like you're singing even though you're very old.
If you have a shop you'd like me to introduce, please let me know.
I'll ask you in about 50 years.
I'll ask you.
Am I still alive?
Thank you very much.
How did you feel, HKT48 Tanaka?
I couldn't see Aki-chan, who said she couldn't stop shaking because of nervousness before the performance.
I think she sang with a confident voice and it was wonderful.
Thank you very much.
That's all for Toyonaga-san's assessment.
Once again, please give her a round of applause.
Thank you very much.
The winner of 80 seconds is...
Me.
I made a mistake.
I'm really grateful for the band.
I made a mistake at the beginning of the song, but they fixed it for me.
If I had been there until now,
I would have made a mistake.
I was able to sing with great confidence.
It felt good.
All I can do is wait for the results.
The last one to decorate is Akane Takayanagi, who is scheduled to graduate in March next year.
To the fans who have supported me so far, I have worked hard to deliver these two songs.
Ten years as an idol.
With a strong desire in my heart, I went to the final stage.
I'm sorry for the delay.
I'd like to hear your opinions as a judge.
The final virtual judging.
In eighth place is...
Second group, first place pass.
ske48.
Akane Takayanagi.
Thank you very much.
- Takayanagi-san. - Yes.
- This will be the last chorus. - Yes.
- Please tell me how you feel about the song. - Yes.
This time, I didn't choose a song I can sing, but a song I want to sing.
This song is a song I want to deliver to the fans who have always supported me.
It's a song that makes me happy when everyone thinks like me.
When I was practicing, I got too emotional and almost cried many times,
but today I want to do my best to deliver it properly.
- I'm looking forward to it. - Yes.
Now, Takayanagi-san will sing for us.
The song is "Peace of My Wish".
Peace of My Wish
Until the morning comes, even on nights when I kept crying
I'm sure I can do it with the strength I can walk with
The sun will rise and embrace my heart
The darkness will eventually be opened
Why can't I be more honest with myself?
As I ask myself such questions
Don't give up, even if everything is about to collapse
Believe in yourself
I want to keep holding on to that strength that I can walk through rainbows and feelings that I can't share with rain
Even if someday everything about me is about to crumble
Please believe in me and me in you
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
How do you feel now that you have finished singing?
I was very nervous, but I think it will be conveyed to everyone.
Various things have revived in my mind.
I may not be able to convey it with just one song,
but I would like to say thank you to everyone with all my heart for this feeling.
Thank you very much.
I think you chose this song as a song of gratitude for the people who supported you.
Yes.
Were you able to convey it?
Yes.
Not only the memories of everyone's support,
but in my life from now on,
the things that everyone has accumulated may suddenly collapse one day,
but I was very happy that everyone listened to my song like this,
not only me but also my fans,
and when everyone has trouble someday,
I would be happy if you could remember this song with my voice.
Thank you very much.
How about Mr. Sato, the judge?
Yes, as Mr. Inoue said earlier,
I feel like Mr. Takayanagi taught me how to sing for someone.
Thank you.
Mr. Takayanagi's kindness, gracefulness, and feelings for others
are fully contained in the song.
The pitch, rhythm, and musicality are all very easy to listen to.
I was able to get into it smoothly. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
How about you, Ms. Kato, the judge?
I said my impressions to Mr. Kurosawa.
I wanted to hear it.
I thought you sang every note with a lot of feeling.
That's why I was able to get into it smoothly.
It's a very honest opinion.
- Thank you. - It felt good.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
I'm happy.
I'm glad I did my best.
And SKT48's...
- SK... - I'm sorry.
- SK...
- Ms. Suda. - Yes.
- Mr. Takayanagi's performance is over. - Yes.
- I was made cry again. - Yes.
- Thank you. - I don't know how to say it.
I'm sure the fans of Ms. Churi are glad that they like you.
The fans and we often think, "Why doesn't Ms. Churi live more for herself?"
Be more honest with yourself.
But I think this kindness is Ms. Churi's strength and the Ms. Churi we love.
Yes, Ms. Churi conveyed it perfectly. It was really wonderful.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Well, that's all for Ms. Nagi Takai's evaluation.
Once again, please give her a big round of applause.
Thank you very much.
Now, the judging of all singers is over.
Once again, Mr. Kurosawa of the judges, how was it?
Yes, there was an answer to every song.
I was humming the song you were singing normally.
I had such a fun and memorable experience.
I'm going to decide the rankings now, but you all are equally wonderful.
Please be proud of yourselves and do your best.
Thank you very much.
Now, I'd like to ask one more person.
Mr. Sato, how about you?
Yes, I agree with Mr. Sato.
Not all good things are in the same place,
but all of you are equally wonderful.
It was really hard to rank you all,
but I think you all showed your love for music and how you spend your time up to this day.
Thank you very much.
Now, the final round of the AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round will be decided by the winner.
- I'm glad. - Me, too.
This song has waves in it for me.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
But I'm glad I pulled an eight.
I practiced until I was satisfied with it.
That gave me confidence.
I was nervous, but it was fun.
I hope you felt it.
- What do you think of it? - What do you think of it?
I was in second grade and I sang "dorasan".
- You sang "dorasan"? - I sang "dorasan" and I dropped out of second grade.
- I'm so happy. - I'm so happy.
- I sang "dorasan" a lot.
I sang "kono ki" and "kono kimi no na" a lot.
No, I didn't.
- Do you feel like you've done it? - I do feel like I've done it.
- Do you feel like you've done it? - No, I don't feel like I've done it.
- No, I don't. - Did you enjoy it?
I enjoyed it.
Out of a total of 135 participants,
eight finalists have won.
It's finally time for the glorious song queen announcement.
It's the moment of fate.
AKB48 Group Singer Power No. 1 Deciding Round Finals Result Announcement!
AKB48 Group Singer Power No. 1 Deciding Round
Finally, the second song queen will decide.
Here, we will announce the top three people with high scores in the final singing test.
Judges, thank you for your hard work.
Mr. Kurosawa, what did you think of this competition?
It was my first time being a judge, and I had a lot of fun.
To be honest, I didn't think there would be so many people who could sing like this.
I'm really glad I was a judge.
Everyone, it's worth cheering for them, right?
Thank you very much.
Now, I will announce the results.
First of all, the third place announcement.
Mr. Ichikawa, please.
I will announce it.
The 2nd AKB48 Group Vocal Power No. 1 Deciding Round, in 3rd place is...
LGT48, Hiroo Mimura!
Hiroo Mimura-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
(Laughs)
Isn't it a prank? Isn't it a prank or something?
It's reality!
Ah, I'm happy!
Eh, did you freeze without thinking?
Yes, I thought it was a dream.
Eh, please be honest about how you feel right now.
Eh, like, I can't believe it.
Last year, I lost the qualifier.
I didn't even have a name.
But, like, I think it's good that I was able to work hard for a year from the bottom of my heart.
Who do you want to tell these feelings you have now?
NGT members, fans of NGT, staff, and everyone who loves NGT,
I want to say "thank you" with all my might!
Now, how about you, Ms. Kato, the judge?
Well, really, um...
I didn't have a hard time getting this many points, but...
Yes...
But, really, um...
Everyone's colors are different, so...
I don't know how to comment on this, but...
But, it was really good!
Really, I feel like I've grown a lot, and...
The feeling of wanting to cheer for you has also become a score.
Really?
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Judge Inoue, would you like to say something?
Well, it's always noisy and difficult next to me.
I did it last year, so it's difficult.
Miura-san, you were stupid last year.
Oh, it's me.
I was watching you from the preliminary round.
When I look at today's results,
various artists change their ranks every week, such as best 10.
I think it's a song that can compete with the eight of you next week.
I think it's a difficult result today, so congratulations!
Thank you!
And Mashimo-san, what do you think of this result?
Yes, I felt very frustrated last time when Hino- chan was eliminated in the preliminary round.
This time, I know what Hino-chan thinks about this competition.
I've been watching you work so hard.
I'm as happy as I am.
Congratulations, Hino-chan!
Thank you!
So, the third place in the AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Finals was Miura-san!
Please give her a round of applause!
Thank you!
Congratulations!
Now, let's move on to the second place announcement.
Ichikawa-san, please!
Announcement!
Second AKB48 Group Vocal Power No. 1 Deciding Round!
In second place...
NMB48...
Yamasaki Amiru!
Yamasaki-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
Thank you.
Now, second place. Yamasaki-san, how do you feel now?
Well, I'm really frustrated.
Frustrated?
Last time, I got fourth place.
But this time, I got second place.
My fans also told me to get first place.
I'm really frustrated that I didn't get a step closer.
Your ranking is higher than last time, but...
Yes.
You're glad you got first place.
I'm glad I got first place.
Thank you.
Oh, I'm frustrated.
I'll do it for you right away.
How was it, Mr. Sato, the judge?
Yes, I'm frustrated.
The judges here felt the same way.
From the beginning of the song to the end of the song,
I was full of enthusiasm and calmly conveyed it.
Second place is a great result, but I'm still frustrated.
I feel exactly the same way.
Also, being a researcher, and you, Ms. Mimura, are also a researcher,
you show us a lot of fun in the future.
I'm looking forward to seeing you again next year and the year after next year, so please keep up the good work.
Yes, thank you.
And the supporting member, Ms. Kojima.
Yes, yes.
How do you feel about second place?
Oh, I'm frustrated, too.
But I've seen you work so hard for the past year,
and I'm sure you're very interested in singing and you're an amateur,
and I'm sure you'll work harder and better because you're frustrated now,
so I hope you'll look forward to seeing you in the future.
Thank you.
And so, second place goes to Ms. Yamasaki.
Please give her another round of applause.
Now, finally, the announcement of the winning members will be made.
Who will shine as the second champion of the second AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round?
Well then, Mr. Ichikawa, please announce the winner.
Announcement.
The winner of the AKB48 GRIP Singer's Power No. 1 Finals is…
The winner of the AKB48…
YAHAGI MOE!
YAHAGI MOE! YAHAGI MOE!
You were crying earlier, right? That you couldn't do it anymore, right?
You didn't think you couldn't do it, right?
But you did it!
Yai-san...
Yes?
Your tears won't stop.
They won't stop...
Yai-san...
Yes?
Lastly...
To all of you...
I'm really happy...
that I was able to leave behind results...
that I'm proud of...
and that you can be proud of me for.
I'm sure you're standing on this stage with a lot of feelings in your heart.
Yahagi-san, who would you like to convey this happiness to?
To the fans who support me the most and always smile for me.
Yahagi-san, who has won this award, has a request for a trophy.
The judge, Kaoru Kurosawa, will make the request.
Please go ahead.
Kurosawa-san, what did you think of Yahagi-san's singing?
Yahagi-san's singing isn't just about a singer who sings well.
It's about singers who work hard and work hard and work even harder and work even harder and finally reach their singing voice.
So please be proud of your singing voice.
It was really wonderful.
Thank you very much.
Okada-san, you were holding each other's hands just now.
Yes, yes.
Can you say a few words?
I'm about to graduate and continue on my own path again.
So I'm really glad.
Just now, I said that I wasn't good enough and we were discussing our lives together.
I said, "What should I do from now on?"
But I want you to continue to flutter in your heart about this wonderful thing called winning.
Congratulations!
So, the winner is Yahagi-san!
Once again, please give her a big hand!
And now, everyone, please go back to your seats and follow the instructions of the others.
And with that, I would like you to thank you for joining us until the end.
The next performer is the releaser dancer, Yahagi- san.
I'm happy that I'm the first one to be shown to the fans.
I want to win and bring it home as soon as possible.
I thought it was impossible. I thought it was impossible.
There are many things I regret now, so I want to grow up and become a better singer.
I didn't think I could win something too big for me.
But I've been working hard to get to this final round.
I'm going to do my best to show the fans the best of me in the final round.
I want to believe in myself and be happy about it.
My parents supported me a lot.
Just before the performance, I called my parents and asked them how I was doing.
My mom and dad checked me and told me I was doing well.
I want to believe in myself and do my best.
That's my biggest power and I want to tell my parents about it.
My sister, too.
Congratulations!
Let's go!
Congratulations!
It was so cold!
Thank you!
I didn't know the result, but I'm happy that it's two points higher than last time, but the frustration is bigger.
Oh, I'm frustrated!
Oh, but you're amazing!
I'm frustrated! I'm frustrated!
I'm frustrated!
But I'm glad.
I'm not in 10th place anymore, so I'm glad I left my mark.
It's getting better and better.
I'm glad I left my mark.
I'm frustrated!
But I've come this far.
But second place is amazing!
It's amazing! It's really amazing!
The future of UNB is bright, isn't it?
No, it's bright!
You're a researcher.
That's right!
Next year, I'll definitely get first place.
You can definitely get it!
She's a girl who can definitely meet my expectations.
When we were talking, I was wondering if it was okay, but if it wasn't okay, people would change.
The judge said it, but people change!
That's right!
The gap is amazing!
I'm so happy!
Do you know that I love you so much?
I told you last time that I was frustrated.
I know you're in this competition.
I'm so happy!
Thank you!
I'm so happy!
Thank you for inviting me.
I was worried about whether I could do it.
But you showed me a great performance.
You were so cool!
Thank you!
I can't do it alone.
I respect you.
I want to work hard with you.
Thank you!
No, in my mind, you're definitely first place.
Thank you.
Like...
No, you were in the back, but...
I was singing like this in the back.
With my eyes tilted back.
The chorus lyrics are too fitting.
I've been crying so many times.
You almost cried, didn't you?
I cried during practice, too.
No, I'm glad you're first place.
Thank you. I got first place in "Adanchai".
It was fun.
Very much.
It's a project aiming for first place.
But my goal was to deliver a song.
It's not about beauty or anything like that.
The reason I participated in "Adanchai" is...
I wanted to deliver a song in a meaningful way.
I was able to sing two songs.
My goal was to sing two songs.
I'm very happy that I got fourth place in "Adanchai".
I feel like it's over.
But I got sixth place in "Adanchai".
To be honest, I made a mistake at the beginning of the song.
I was able to succeed thanks to the band's help.
I thought I was eighth place in "Adanchai".
But...
I heard what the judges said.
I have a singing voice that doesn't overlap with others'.
I was told I should value it.
I really want to do my best.
I want to be better so I can like it more.
I did my best so I don't have any regrets.
Kurosawa-san also taught me how to sing.
He told me I can do better.
I want to keep singing for the next time.
I sang for the first time thinking it would be fun.
Did you get the result you practiced for?
I think I did my best.
I'm glad I challenged myself.
What do you want to achieve next time?
I want to win first place.
Until now, I wanted to say I want to win first place.
This time, I'm 7th.
If we meet again, I want to win first place.
The result is 5th place.
I lost my temper.
But now I know why it's 5th place.
I now know the reason why I won 5th place.
I want to accept it.
I want to think it was a good experience.
What will the new queen say?
Everyone is looking forward to it.
Who were you most conscious of this time and who were your rivals?
In my heart, it was Nana Okada.
But in this preliminary round, Amir came in first or second.
I came in third.
I was impatient and anxious at the same time.
We are close friends, but we are also rivals.
That's what Amir was most conscious of.
Finally, would you like to say a message to your fans?
To my fans, I am always grateful and smile.
I love you and love you from the bottom of my heart.
I will continue to improve as a proud person.
Whichever way you are, I love you!
And two weeks after the decisive battle,
the second singer-songwriter queen, Yahagi Moeka, was directly attacked.
She told me what was in her heart.
Last time, you came in first in just one year.
From there to this competition, how did you feel when you wanted it?
I felt like I was a singer-songwriter semi- finalist.
There were many fans who saw me from different perspectives.
I thought they were looking forward to it.
I had to meet their expectations.
I was impatient, but I wanted to be like them.
She is expected as a young ace who will lead AKB's future, but suddenly announces her graduation.
The reason is...
There were a lot of things I didn't think were suitable for me.
When I was in the center and stood in front of people a lot,
I thought it was better in the past.
I don't know.
To be honest, I don't know.
I thought I couldn't see the future.
If I could do it alone,
I would like to stay until AKB's future.
On the day of the competition, she was smiling as usual.
But inside...
Since I announced my graduation, it was the first time I met my fans.
I was nervous and scared.
I was scared to stand in front of them.
And...
After the final song...
Tears behind the stage.
The reason is...
I couldn't show what I thought at all.
I was very frustrated.
After singing, I thought, "Oh, I can't do it this time either."
That's what I thought.
I only thought it was bad for my fans.
And I felt sorry for my family who were watching me.
At the end of an idol's life...
Yahagi Moeka!
The queen, Yahagi-san.
Congratulations on this result!
Congratulations!
I was surprised that I won at this timing.
I didn't know what to do with my voice training.
I kept singing for a long time.
But I didn't feel rewarded for it.
I was happy about it.
But if I could show my best performance and win,
I would be happier.
I'm glad.
She was crying.
After graduation, she starts a new path.
What kind of future does she aim for?
If I didn't have a singer's degree, I don't think I would be where I am now.
So it was a really good stimulus.
From now on, I will use this project as a springboard and sing.
If I have a chance, I hope I can do it.
Looking up at the morning sky, I softly wished for today to be filled with smiles.
Sometimes it rains and I shed tears, but I'll do my best tomorrow if it doesn't go as planned.
The dream I've always had is to be able to do whatever I want to do on my own, as freely as I like.
Life is like a paper airplane, it flies with a wish on board.
In the wind, as far as you can, you just have to move forward.
Rather than competing in distance, it's more important where you flew and how you flew.
Now, as you like, 365 days.
Life is like a paper airplane, it flies with a wish on board.
In the wind, as much as you can, you just have to move forward.
Instead of competing for that distance, where did you fly and where did you fly?
That's the most important thing.
Now, as you like, 365 days.
Fly away, try flying.