Monthly Archives: August 2011
Blog update: “Volume 3!!!!”
Here’s the translation for Maimi’s 8/24 blog update, titled “Volume 3“:
Hello
It’s MaimiThis morning I ate a boxed-meal made by my mom
It’s probably because yesterday I said “Tonight, I started to crave rice, and when I bought a doria, it was gratin~
” I think,
and actually, yesterday I had McDonald’s for breakfast
And then, by chance, I also had McDonald’s for lunch
But when I thought “As expected, I want to eat rice now…
”
I got gratin,
so I think that’s why my mom made me a boxed-meal
I ate it in the car on the way to the train station
In addition,
the meat rolls I love were included~There were rolls with enoki,
and rolls with kidney beansIt was delicious
And then, changing the subject,
yesterday I recorded the narration for the solo DVD “a rainy day”While filming, I expressed my emotions through my expressions and movements,
and in addition, we recorded the voice of my mind
“Ah~ It’s still raining…”
Things like that…
Though I was performing my own mind’s voice,
when I recorded while watching the clip, it was like being a voice actor
and it was really fun
And then, I have a feeling that the filming for volume 3 of the 3-month consecutive DVDs
will be something amazing
It’s like a first-time experiement
I’ve only just heard about it,
but “Oh, I’ll have to concentrate and work on on this
”
I thought
So that it’ll become a DVD that surprises everyone like “Ah
”
I will work hardWell then,
today’s pictures are off-shots from “a rainy day”…And then,
I think there’s already people who know,but S/mileage’s Ogawa Saki-chan will graduate from Hello! Project this month.
It’s sudden, so I’m really surprised.
Since “From here I will return to being a normal girl!!” was Sakichi’s personal decision,
though it makes me feel lonely,
I hope she has a great new life with her characteristic smile.I’m praying that Sakichi’s future sparkles wonderfully…☆
Maimi Sightings for 8/23
In an entry intended for 8/22 but posted a day later by ℃-ute’s staff, fellow ℃-ute member Nakajima Saki shared a 2-shot with Maimi in her entry on the official ℃-ute blog titled “Thanks for the hard work!” (picture 1). Then, over on her Ameba blog, Nacky again posted a 2-shot with Maimi in an entry titled “Maitotaimu!” (picture 2), and wrote that the two of them had appeared on RKB radio’s “Maitotaimu” program.
Full translations of the other members’ updates can be found at blog!project.
Blog update: “Whew”
Here’s the translation for Maimi’s 8/23 blog update, titled “Whew“:
Good morning
It’s MaimiIt looks like the hot days are returning today
The change in temperature is drastic, so everyone be sure to take care of yourselves please
Well well, yesterday
after practice for the play “Sengoku Jieitai”, Nacky and I travelled together to the next spot“We have to transfer once~
”
we confirmed, but in spite of that,
the conversation flowed
“What was the name of that movie~”
“Huh~
What was it~
I want to remember
”
and while we were talking, we passed by the station we were supposed to get off at…
“… Hey… Nacky…
We missed it…
”
“… Really
Let’s get off here at once
”
and the two of us got off the train
Then, we boarded the return train… That was the plan at least…
“Huh
Nacky… This train doesn’t pass through that station…
”
“Ah
You’re right Σ(゜д゜;)… It, it’s alright
If we can transfer at ____ station
… We’ll dash and transfer
”
and the second we got off the train we took off running
Though exhausted
, we arrived safely
Even when travelling with Nacky, there’s times where I miss my stop~
Moreover, I was the first to notice we missed our stop and the mistake too~ (lol)
Well well, Nacky also has moments like that
At night, the two of us ate dinner together…
and it was really, really delicious
It was crispy pizza(*´∇`*)
We split it up and ate it together
This picture is Nacky before saying “Itadakimasu”
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1)
Now, though it’s raining, I wonder if it’s really going to become hot
It’s a little chilly right now, so I’m stumped as to what I should wear~
Well then, today I will go cheerfully
Everyone, be careful, and see you later
Blog update: “All the best”
Here’s the translation for Maimi’s 8/22 blog update, titled “All the best“:
Good morning
It’s MaimiYesterday, we appeared at the the 24-Hour Television charity event at Nissan Stadium
A lot of people gathered in spite of the rain
I was really happy
The 9/7 release
“Sekai Ichi HAPPY na Onna no Ko”“Meguru Koi no Kisetsu”
and “Campus Life ~Umaretekite Yokatta~”
were the 3 songs we sang
Though it was really cool outside, I was sweating in an instant…
There were a lot of people who stopped and watched from afar too
I wonder if we were able to deliver cheer to everyone
Each and every year, 24-Hour Television teaches me valuable things
Although various people are living various lives,
everyone combined their power and accomplished a single goal,
people lived on with all of their power for the ones they love,
there have been a lot of wonderful dramas this year, each and everyone one positive
Watching them gave me courage, hope, and spirit
When no one has any spirit, when they’re feeling down, I want to become someone who is able to cheer them up too
So that as many people as possible in the world’s smiles increase, I will work hard doing what I can
I felt again
People’s warmth,
feelings of perseverance,
the joy of achieving something,it was a day that I felt a lot of things
Everyone, let’s have a wonderful day today too
I hope that everyone has a happy day…
Maimi Sightings for 8/21
Fellow ℃-ute member Nakajima Saki shared a 2-shot with Maimi in an entry titled “℃-ute” on her Ameba blog.
In addition, ℃-ute members Suzuki Airi and Okai Chisato posted a series of pictures of the group from their appearance at the 24-Hour Television charity event today, in their blog updates titled “24-Hour (Airi
)” (pictures 2-4) and “Love will save the world
Chisato” (pictures 5 and 6).
Translations for the other members’ blog updates can be found at blog!project.
Blog update: “Fireworks”
Here’s the translation for Maimi’s 8/21 blog update, titled “Fireworks“:
Good morning
It’s MaimiYesterday I went with my parents to watch a big fireworks display
The road was jam-packed with people who came to see the fireworks
There were a lot of people walking around wearing yukatas,
and it made me feel like “Ah~ It’s summer
“
When we arrived, the rain had started drizzling,
so we parked the car, and watched from inside…
The multi-colored fireworks in the night sky… it was really beautiful
During the display, a young girl wearing a yukata and being carried on her father’s back passed by,
and muttered “Pretty~…
” in a spellbound voice
The neighborhood boys said
“Whoa, it’s a heart
Hey, mom, it’s a heart now
Did you see it
” in excitement
I also go and see fireworks with my family every year, so there’s been times like that before~
I thought
Though fireworks are gone in an instant, they are able to launch them through a lot of people’s cooperation…
The memory of seeing fireworks when young won’t fade thanks to people like that, and I’m moved to feel “Pretty~…
” from the bottom of my heart…
Certainly those children will remember their memories from today after many years have passed too, I wonder
Ah
Speaking of fireworks, it seems there’ll be a big fireworks display in Niigata on 9/10, ℃-ute Day
There they will launch a 121cm ball
Earlier,
I was told the news on the FM-PORT program “℃-ute Yajima Maimi’s I My MyMaimi~”,
but before that, I saw the clip on TV and was blown away
The fireworks were bigger than I imagined, and really, really beautiful
When I think that they’ll launch those fireworks on ℃-ute Day this year, I’m really, really happy
I want to see the real thing with my own eyes someday~
I thought
And then, when we returned home, my brother who had gone travelling had returned and brought souveniers for the family
…and, this is what he gave me
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1) Tada
Bath powders
I think I’ll use them at once when I return home today
Well well, today is the 24-Hour Television charity event at Nissan Stadium
Though it’s unfortunately raining today, I will sing and dance cheerfully
(2)
Now then, I’m off
Maimi Sightings for 8/20
Maimi’s ℃-ute co-member Okai Chisato posted a 2-shot of the two in her entry titled “Boys Chisato” on the official ℃-ute blog.
Full translations of the other members’ blog updates can be found at blog!project.
Blog update: “Zakkuri Senshi Piramekid”
Here’s the translation for Maimi’s 8/20 blog update, titled “Zakkuri Senshi Piramekid“:
Hello
It’s MaimiYesterday was
the “Zakkuri Senshi Piramekid” DVD release event
at Shibya Tower Records
In “Zakkuri Senshi Piramekid” I played the role of Momokawa Momoko
I wore Momoko’s clothes and carried her harisen for the first time in awhile
My hair has grown considerably since the time I played Momoko
A lot of little kids also came,
and there were some who brought their own hand-made harisen to play with
In addition, it was the first time I met with the MC,
Konno Asami-san, in long timeBefore Konno-san became an announcer,
we participated in Hello! Project together…
Since becoming an announcer, this was the first time she worked with a Hello! Project member
she said
I’m happy that I was able to meet Konno-san again
The event was over in the blink of an eye, and thank you to everyone who came in the rain
It had been awhile since I met with all of the Piramekid staff and costars,
and “It’d be nice if we could continue Piramekid again or do a movie
”
is what we talked about
It’d also be nice if I could play Momokawa Momoko again someday
Well well
Today I’m kicking back at home
My mom and dad are here too
It’s relaxing~And then, tomorrow
℃-ute will perform at the 24-hour Television charity event being held at Nissan StadiumSince it’s a light-hearted event that anyone can watch, I’m really happy
So that I can perform songs that will make everyone cheerful, I will tanobaru with ℃-ute power
If you have time, definitely come and hang out, please
Maimi Sightings for 8/19
Maimi’s Sengoku Jieitai Kikan-seyo costar Aoyama Ikuyo shared a 3-shot of Maimi with Berryz Koubou’s Kumai Yurina and Sudou Maasa from the play’s practice in her entry on the Kikan-seyo blog titled “Good morning☆“.
Blog update: “Yum~♪”
Here’s the translation for Maimi’s fourth update on the Sengoku Jieitai Kikan-seyo blog, titled “Yum~♪“:
In charge today is Yajima Maimi☆
We had practice today~♪
The practices are going well(^-^)b
The next time everyone is here, we’ll rehearse the entire play…♪
My heart’s pounding and I’m excited!!
Because when I realize it, the performances are only a month away(・・;)
It feels like the practices began just the other day!!…
We’ll be doing the performances before we know it!!!!
For this reason, I will clear all the points I need to to improve while I can♪
I’ll do my best(^-^)
And then,
today Katsuno-san brought in this delicious, delicious bread…(*´∇`*)Since they brought in a lot, I took 2 home with me(^-^)
Soft and fluffy bread with azuki beans is really really delicious♪
Well well, I must face towards the full run-through and go over a lot of things☆
Until next week’s update~(^^)/
“Piramekid” event photos
As she mentioned in her blog update, Maimi appeared at a release event for the “Zakkuri Senshi Piramekid” DVDs today (8/19). Entertainment websites Oricon and Mantan Web both covered the event, which saw Maimi reunite with former Hello! Project colleague Konno Asami, and included several photos from the event in their articles. More photos can be seen by following the links below.
Oricon article on “Piramekid” event
Mantan Web article on “Piramekid” event
Blog update: “Today”
Here’s the translation for Maimi’s 8/19 blog update, titled “Today“:
Good morning
It’s MaimiIt looks like it’ll rain today
Because of all the hot days, stepping outside into the cool weather made me feel HAPPY
Now, I have some information
The navigation DVD for the movie starring Berryz Koubou & ℃-ute that comes out in the winter, “Ousama Game”,
will be released on 11/3
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1)
It seems that if you watch this, you’ll be able to enjoy the contents of the movie
Definitely check it out, please
Well, today is
the DVD commemoration event for the “Piramekiino G” show I appeared in, “Zakkuri Senshi Piramekid”,at Shibuya Tower Records
Appearing at the event is
Hanya-san
Kajihara Zen-san
and meAnd then, the person who will be MCing is
TV Tokyo announcer Konno Asami-san
Originally I participated together with Konno-san in Hello! Project activities,
so today is the first time we’ll meet in a really long time
I can’t wait
I’m a little nervous as to what kind of event it’ll be
But it’ll be good if I can enjoy it with all my power
I feel
(
2) A picture from the filming of “Zakkuri Senshi Piramekid”
…my hair is still short
Ah
That’s right, my 7-year-old “Sengoku Jieitai” costar
Shibamoto Rintaro-kun
told me “I saw you on Piramekiino
“,
and remembered my character Momokawa Momoko
I’m glad~
Last is a picture from the practice hall…
(
3) Chou a le creme snacks~
What the
While I was typing this, it has started pouring rain outside
Everyone, watch your step, and let’s tanobaru all day today
Maimi Sightings for 8/18
Berryz Koubou member and Maimi’s Sengoku Jieitai Kikan-seyo costar Kumai Yurina uploaded a 2-shot of her and Maimi in her Sengoku Jieitai blog update “Good evening★“. The duo were enjoying some chou a la creme given to them by another one of their costars at practice for the play.
Full translations of the other members’ blog can be found at blog!project.
Maimi’s profile pictures updated
Maimi and the other members of ℃-ute have had their profile pictures on the official Hello! Project site updated to reflect the outfits for the upcoming single “Sekai Ichi HAPPY na Onna no Ko”.
Blog update: “Such a day♪”
Here’s the translation for Maimi’s 8/18 blog update, titled “Such a day“:
Good morning
It’s MaimiYesterday ℃-ute got together for the first time in awhile
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1)
Everyone was really excited… (lol)
Which reminds me, when I realize it
the performances for the play “Sengoku Jieitai” are only one month awayGradually the performances are approaching
There’s never been a time where everyone has been at practice, but when everyone is here,
we will do a complete rehearsal
Though my heart is pounding, I gotta do my best
Ah
I’ve attached a picture from yesterday
(1)
I kneeled in the roasted green tea that Berryz Koubou’s Sudou Maasa-chan spilled, and my pants got soaked…
Though I washed it with water with all my might, and dried it with Kumai Yurina-chan’s dryer,
“Ugh…
It smells like roasted green tea…
” I said, and gave up
Maasa… don’t worry about it
In addition, I had some free time between practice and the next job,
so I went together with Nacky to eat shabu-shabu
I eat focused on the quail eggs…
Nacky eats focused on the salted cabbage…(lol)
Though of course, the two of us also eat a lot of meat
(
2) Naki-san with a full stomach
“It… hurts…〓” she said
(lol)
Alright
With yesterday’s quail power, I will tanobaru all day today
Off I go