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Happy new year!!!

It’s Matono Mio

 

 

Thank you very much
to everyone who watched the 75th Kouhaku Uta Gassen!!

We performed
“Jigoujitoku”!

 

 

I wondered many times if we were truly there, standing under the spotlight

But it was certainly us there,
and beyond that, there were all of you watching us through the screen

When I thought of that, I felt that my trembling heart grown a little stronger***

It was a day where I was once again reminded that
there is no doubt that we were able to stand in that place
thanks to everyone around us who always gives us support,
and felt gratitude to many people

 

 

I wonder just
how many artists out there poured their hearts into their work,
how much time they put in,
to make their dream take shape

I am sure that the stage that is Kouhaku Uta Gassen
is a place reached through a road that is not all shine,
and created with a lot of love poured into it

That is why I was determined to take that weight
and stand proudly while also carrying the feelings
of members who are watching over us at home and all of you who are supporting us

If our performance and thoughts
could touch your heart even just a little, nothing could make me happier

I am sincerely happy
to have been able to connect with you
through the stage that is Kouhaku Uta Gassen

 

 

And, to everyone who have supported me so much last year,

to all the staff, members, and all of the Buddies

Truly, thank you very much!!

I am filled with so much gratitude to each and everyone of you that I can’t say it enough times

 

In 2025, I’d be happy if I can continue making Sakurazaka46’s dream come true together with all of you

This year I will continue to give my all so that I can show you how much further I have grown

I hope that 2025 will be a wonderful year filled with kindness and smiles for all of you!

I will be in your care in this year as well 🐍

 

 

Thank you very much for reading until the end!

See ya