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Let it be sunny tomorrow 🌤️

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Hey guys!

I’m Setoguchi Mitsuki

From Nogizaka46’s 6th gen 🌙

Whenever there’s an important event, I make a teru teru bozu (little weather charm) hoping for sunny skies… but honestly, it barely ever works lol 🌥️

Maybe I’m a rain girl??

But wait—on the day of my teaser shoot, it was supposed to rain, but it didn’t! It was cloudy but totally shootable weather. This actually happens a lot—big days often end up just cloudy, not rainy.

So maybe I’m a cloud girl ☁️😂

I bet you're also worried about the weather, right?

This weekend, May 17 & 18, is our “Nogizaka46 13th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE” at Ajinomoto Stadium!

If youre coming, please stay safe! And if you’re watching the stream, cross your fingers that the rain stays away 🌞

It still feels unreal that I get to be part of this special anniversary stage in Nogizaka’s 13-year history. I’ll be watching, learning, and doing my best to pass on what I feel.

I really wanna treasure the next 2 days and I hope I get to spend the very best time with all of you✨

Also, huge thanks to everyone who came to the Meet & Greet in Nagoya on May 6th and the Online one on May 11th 💖

I was super nervous at first, but I’m getting used to it and having more and more fun each time. I caught myself smiling the whole time—it was such a warm, happy experience. Can’t wait to see you again and chat some more!

For the Meet & Greet, Endo Sakura-san picked out an outfit for me ✨

She picked out a beautiful black dress—my fave! It was so cute and now it’s one of my most precious keepsakes.

Thank you so much, Sakura-san, for the beautiful outfit and the lovely time ☺️

And hearing you guys compliment it made me feel very very happy 💕

Just knowing that she thought through the colors and vibe for me made me feel so cared for. Plus, the beautiful flowers really lifted my spirits 〜( ◠‿◠ )♡

Thank you so much!

[Nogizaka Star Tanjou! SIX]

Did you see episode 3 on May 12th?

I got the chance to sing solo this time!

The whole vibe on set was so warm and welcoming. You could tell it’s a place our senpai built with so much love and time.

I wasn’t super nervous about the people around me—more about myself. Could I do it right? Would I be able to express what I wanted?

I still have some regrets, but I learned a lot about where I’m at now.

This is just the beginning—I’m ready to keep going straight ahead!

This year’s birthday is a big milestone for me! I put a lot of thought into the design, even stressing over it 🌙･: I’d be so happy if you’d celebrate it with me!

And for the record… it’s not Gohei-mochi!! LOL

One more thing—“anan” issue 2446 is out (released May 14), and I got a media award!

I still don’t have much experience, but I want to grow and become someone who can proudly represent Nogizaka46!

This is the first step

please check it out if you can 💫

Oh, and I went on a walk with Yuna the other day 〜✨ Spending time with someone you love really refreshes you（^ ^)

Tomorrow’s 6th gen relay blog will be from Riotan 🌸

Thanks so much for reading all the way through!

Hope you had a great day 🌙

— Mitsuki

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Falling Back Asleep - Setoguchi Mitsuki

I apologize if the the translation is not accurate. Feel free to let me know if there are any mistakes in the translation!

Hello!

I’m Setoguchi Mitsuki, a 6th gen member of Nogizaka46

We’ve made it to the second round of the relay blog!

Thank you so much for all the warm comments on my first post✨

Your encouraging words made me really happy and gave me energy.

I’m always grateful, thank you so much♡

Thank you to everyone who joined the online meet & greet on April 20th!

I was super nervous since it was my first time online, but your smiles helped calm me down☺️

It turned out to be such a fun and heartwarming time.

Thanks to the energy I got from all of you,

I’ll keep pushing myself until we can chat again next time!

April’s already coming to an end!

For those starting in a new environment, are you getting used to things?

I’ve been getting used to mine, and I’ve even found a little breathing room.

With that little bit of extra time, I dropped by a bookstore📚

I’m not usually a big reader, but I bought three books that caught my eye!

Come to think of it, this might be the first time I’ve bought something other than manga on my own‼️

Reading again after a while reminded me how calming it is to lose yourself in a book.

I don’t want them to just sit on my shelf, so I plan to carry them around and read them little by little.

So yes “solo visit to a bookstore” complete✨

I mentioned this on a recent “Nogiobi” too, but I want to try more solo outings♪

If you have any “small challenges” you’re trying, I’d love to hear about them (^ ^)

Lately, I’ve been waking up before my alarm for some reason.

When I lived at home, that never happened I’d sleep all day on my days off without even getting up to eat or go to the bathroom.

Maybe being in a new place is helping me grow a little? It feels kind of inspiring!

But I always end up falling back asleep anyway, so I still wake up with a jolt when the alarm goes off ☀︎

By the way, I did wake up early on New Year’s Day to catch the first sunrise!

Did you catch the recent “Nogizaka Under Construction”?

I was introduced by Endo Sakura-san✨

I was so nervous during filming, but Sakura-san supported me warmly, and everyone’s reactions made it feel like such a kind environment!!

I hope that warm feeling came through to you too☺️

Everyone’s self-intros were so unique and fun to watch.

Even though we work together, there’s still a lot we don’t know about each other, so I hope we can keep growing and learning together from now on🌱

Also “Nogizaka Star Tanjou! SIX” starts April 28th (Monday)! This is a show our seniors built with care and love.

Now we 6th gen members are carrying that torch.

I’ll give it my all, with gratitude in my heart, and work seriously and passionately.

I want to grow through this experience, so please support us!

I’m really grateful for all these opportunities to take on new challenges.

It would make me happy if people got to know us 6th gen members more, even just a little.

And I’ll keep doing my best to grow, too.

Please continue to watch over me warmly!

Lastly, here’s a BTS shot from the MV filming of “Time Limit Kataomoi”!

Tomorrow is our full bloom girl 🌸Riotan🌸

Thanks for reading all the way to the end!

Hope you had a great day🌙

-Mitsuki

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Nice to meet you, I’m Setoguchi Mitsuki

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Hi! I’ve picked up the relay blog baton from Yuna. This is day 7 I’m Setoguchi Mitsuki (せとぐち みつき), a 6th gen member of Nogizaka46 This is my very first blog, and I’m a little nervous

Reading the blogs from my senpai has always moved me deeply—again and again So I want to write with care and honesty, hoping my words gently reach someone’s heart, just like theirs did for me

So for this first post, I want you to get to know me a little! ✨

Once again, I’m Setoguchi Mitsuki

You can call me “Mitsuki” 🌙

My name is written with the characters for “heart” and “moon,” and my parents gave it to me with the wish that I’d become someone who can light up people’s hearts even in dark times!

I was born on 16 July 2005, and I’m 19 y.o Please remember my birthday as “nana-iro” (seven colors) 🌈 I think it has such a nice ring to it. I really like it!

I’m from Kagoshima Prefecture, and I used to live on Amami Oshima when I was little

I grew up surrounded by beautiful nature the sea in Amami, and the view of Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima Maybe that’s why I love being in nature

Since moving to Tokyo, people often ask if I miss it and honestly, I do. I’ve been so busy getting used to Tokyo life that I haven’t had much time to appreciate nature here, but the cherry blossoms recently really soothed my heart 🌸

When I feel a bit lonely, I look up at the sky I love contrails, and back in high school, my friends would always point them out to me “Hey, Mitsuki! Look!”

I still like quietly watching the sky. It brings me peace, and I want to keep cherishing that

In junior high, I was in the brass band and played the trumpet 🎺 I’ll never forget the feeling of our first ensemble how all the different sounds blended into one beautiful piece. It was amazing

In high school, I joined the cheerleading club I remember how touching it was to create a performance together for the first time

That sense of unity and teamwork it made me realize again how much I love creating something together with others

Now, performing with my fellow 6th gen members, singing and dancing together it brings me so much joy At our debut event the other day, I could really feel the energy and bond between the fans, staff, and all of us 6th gen girls

I performed a cheer solo during the talent showcase. It’s rare to do cheer alone, so I was nervous. But thanks to the kind support from everyone watching, like Umezawa-san and Sugawara-san. I was able to give it my all It felt like a new kind of unity.

During the live part, we performed four songs from our seniors and also our first 6th gen song I felt honored to perform the beloved songs that our seniors built up, while also feeling the weight of carrying them

The most nerve-wracking moment was the opening song, “Ohitorisama Tengoku” I was anxious leading up to the day wondering if I could really do it but the warm and gentle support from the audience gave me strength. Before I knew it, I was smiling and dancing with joy. Thank you so much for watching over me kindly.

Today was my second-ever real-life meet & greet ✨✨

Hearing things like “Your cheer and dance were amazing!” and knowing people noticed the small details it made me so happy. Everyone’s kindness warmed my heart again and again

Just like during the debut event, I was reminded of how warm you all are.

Thank you also for the beautiful flowers so lovely and adorable! I was honestly touched 😭💕💕

(Thank you) Even though I’m the one who wants to express my feelings, I always end up just receiving so much from everyone…

I want to become an idol who can move someone’s heart.

That’s why I’ll keep giving it my all, even just a little at a time, to show you the best version of myself

I’ll keep chasing after the footsteps of my senpai and I hope to build something beautiful alongside all of you cheering me on

Maybe I was a little awkward today, but I was so happy to talk with you all ♡

Also tonight, the 6th gen will make their first appearance on Nogizaka Koujichuu! And starting tomorrow, we’ll each be appearing on the SHOWROOM stream “Nogiobi” for 6th gen week!

I’m up first!

My stream starts at 9:15 PM

Hope you can watch!

This blog turned out a bit formal 💧

But I’m looking forward to the future!

Here’s a BTS photo from our Young Jump shoot!

Caught Hinano~ ✌🏻✨

Tomorrow’s blog is by our full-power girl, Nagashima Rio!

Just being with her gives me courage. Thank you, always ☺️

Thanks for sticking with me to the end ✨

Mitsuki

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4th years as an Idol

What’s your favorite color? It’s Iroha! 🎨 Hi, I’m Okuda Iroha from Nogizaka46!

It’s been exactly three years since I joined as a 5th-generation member, and now I’m stepping into my fourth year as an idol Ahhh, my heart still feels like a rookie’s! But I guess I can’t keep saying that forever

For the past three years, I’ve given my all to everything within my reach

There were moments filled with pure joy and excitement, and there were also frustrating, painful, and bittersweet times

It took a long time, but I finally feel like I’m learning to manage myself

I’ve been spending more time reflecting and facing myself.

What kind of presence do I want to become in this group? What dreams do I hope to achieve while I’m in Nogi?

Can I accomplish them all before the inevitable end comes? Will I become a senior that people can rely on? Do people even know who I am in the first place? Haha What can I do to give my fans the strength to keep going tomorrow?

So many thoughts

Looking back, I might never have had a clear goal for myself I just accepted whatever situation I was in, took on what needed to be done, and threw myself into it with reckless determination I never had the time or maybe the luxury to think about what I wanted to do

But now, I’ve grown!

I want to start writing down my goals in a notebook, setting deadlines, and feeling the pressure of time as I move forward. Maybe that way, I can pour my heart into every single thing I do.

I want to be someone loved by people of all ages.

I know I don’t have the typical “idol” look, and I tend to be hard on myself.

But I want to keep improving, to hear more people say, “You’ve become even cuter!”

And more than anything, I want to be a person who spreads happiness to those around me.

And starting yesterday, the 6th generation members are being introduced one by one!

Today, someone revealed on the same day as me is Setoguchi Mitsuki! I wonder if we’re the same age? Can’t wait to talk with her!

Yesterday was Moeka Yada. I mean how can a 17yo look so mature?! So beautiful! So cute! I’m excited to see the upcoming introductions too! I know you all feel the same way 😊

Back when I was revealed as a member, I was at my local school.

My classmates were looking forward to the 5th generation announcements every day.

The moment they realized it was me, all their heads whipped around at once, I’ll never forget their faces!

My close friends surrounded me, crying as they told me congratulations

They said, “Iropa, we’ll protect you.” It was so reassuring. (BTW, Iropa is a nickname my high school friends gave me!)

Even when I had a packed schedule on weekdays and couldn’t attend class much, they shared notes with me and helped me with assignments.

I was really supported by my friends thank you so much! Feels nostalgic now.

After all those days, I’ve made it here. I wonder if the 6th gen members are going through something similar right now?

It still hasn’t fully sunk in that I’m a senior now, but I can’t wait to talk with them!

What do they love? What are they good at? What do their voices sound like? How do they laugh? I don’t know anything about them yet, and I’m excited to discover it all together with you.

Of course, it’s great to gain new things to love, but don’t forget about me, okay?

Please continue to support Iroha Okuda in her fourth year as an idol!

See you soon!

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If I miss this chance, it'll be a long wait for the next one

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37th single "Hodōkyō"

I'm really grateful to be part of the senbatsu members this time

When my name was called, I had such a mix of feelings that I thought I said "yes," but nothing came out

Ever since I joined Nogizaka, getting senbatsu has always been my goal, but honestly, it felt super hard to reach, and there were times when it seemed like I wasn’t making any progress at all

Some of the other members from my generation have already been selected for about two years now, and there were times I felt like I was falling behind and couldn’t catch up

But the reason I could keep going no matter what was definitely because of the fans who kept supporting me, always telling me they were watching over me

I was able to keep pushing forward in my own way and I came to really love and feel proud of being part of the Under Members

Thank you so much, as always

The reason I wanted to audition for Nogizaka was because everyone I saw on TV just looked so bright and full of life

I thought, "I want to dance with these beautiful senpai!" and now I am so happy that I was able to make that dream come true

But there are still so many things I want to achieve, so I’m going to keep aiming higher without giving up or getting too comfortable!

I’m going to work hard to become someone the group really needs

I'm super duper happy to make my debut as senbatsu for this song, especially alongside Sakuchan-san, who I love and respect so much

I hope I can have lots of good conversations with everyone

Thank you for supporting this single too!

Next week, I’ll get to be the leader for the 36th single Under Live

Of course, I’m going to go all out, staying focused and giving my best, so we can create an awesome live show with everyone. I’ll keep going with love until the very end!

Let’s make it an amazing finale!

See you soon

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Otoshimono

I apologize if the translation is not accurate

Hi guys, this is Okuda Iroha

I will be performing as the center for the Under song "Otoshimono" for the 36th single.

I have been active as an Under member for the past 3 years since joining Nogizaka. Among the goals and things I want to achieve while living my life in Nogizaka, one of them was to be the "Under Center."

When I heard the announcement, the first thing that came to mind was the Palette, who always warmly support me. I was happy that I could share such good news with the Palette, and it was great to have more occasions to see happy faces.

At the same time, various emotions welled up, and I was shaking. It wasn’t something that could be summed up with simple words like joy or anxiety. I just couldn’t stop trembling with various thoughts.

Since I’ve been given this amazing opportunity, I want to break out of my shell and work hard to show you a version of myself that is close to my true self.

My amazing seniors once held the Under Center position, and now it's my turn. I'm feeling both nervous and excited about making my mark in Under's history, and I'm just really honored to have been chosen. I'm going to give it my all to show what I can do, improve my skills, and make this a time of growth and evolution.

During this year's national tour after the Osaka performance, I actually carried that weight and felt a great sense of responsibility toward my performance. I danced, hoping that everyone who watched would want to come to the Under Live.

I hope it reached you.

I sincerely ask for your support for the 36th single.

Thank you always, everyone in the Palette. Each one of you is very important and loved!

When I reported to my mom via video call, everyone came to celebrate. It was a happy moment!

See you then

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Love, give me strength. Where there is strength, there is a way

Hello everyone, Okuda Iroha from 5th gen

Happy New Year! We look forward to working with you again this year

I've said it in many places, 2023 is the fastest year I've ever lived

Thankfully, it seemed that I had been performing every day except for this one month when I finally caught a break. I was busy with preps, performances, and other stuff every day. But winter came and just like that, the year's done

It's been 11 days since 2024! I jumped over New Year's Eve. I wonder how everyone else spent theirs

As I told you last year, I will be performing in my first musical this year

I'm already looking forward to it so much that I'm watching the DVD every day and singing along loudly hahaha

I'm basically all about soaking up everything Romeo and Juliet! Like, I'm on a mission to know every little detail and vibe about it. It's like my daily dose of being a total Romeo and Juliet geek. (Someday I want to share it with everyone!)

I would like to experience many other things for the first time, and I would like to try various jobs!

--Things I want to try--

I want to be able to play any kind of music on the piano I have a piano in my room but I don't play it much, so this year is the year!

I would also like to find a hobby that I can devote myself to. Lately, I've been playing with LEGO and making flowers. I have always loved making things, so I would like to make something

The goal is to live each day without regrets, moment by moment

Last year, there were times when I wanted to say something like, "I really want to talk about this, but I just couldn't bring myself to say it," or when I was out in town, I'd think, "I wonder if that person is going through a tough time?" But, you know, I struggled to find the courage to actually do something about it

But there were many times when I couldn't stop thinking about it after I got home, and it bothered me, so this year I will try my best to have a little courage to speak up, to act, and to have no regrets

I hope to make many happy memories with everyone & u for another year!

Can u walk with me? Thank u always

Hung out in the forest with the pup, and we whipped up some homemade pizza to kick off the new year, just kept it chill and easygoing

Bye-bye

Nanchatte bob iroha

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Muggy and Sweltering #イロハのキモチ

I apologize if the translation is not accurate

27 July 2023

Hi, everyone

I’m Okuda Iroha from 5th gen

Okinawa~~

It was so much fun, but it was really hot! The heat in Okinawa is quite different from Tokyo, isn't it? Tokyo is humid, while Okinawa is scorching. Oh, I've come up with an easy-to-understand analogy.

I saw beautiful seas and ate lots of delicious food.

Like Fu Chanpuru, Sata Andagi, Chinsuko, and Blue Seal’s ice cream. Ah, it was so much fun in Okinawa~

I coincidentally had the same hairstyle as Satsuki.

It was a half-up bun! I received compliments from everyone, so I'll try it again sometime. Also, after about six months, I performed live with my bangs down! Lately, I've always had my bangs up, but this time I tried a 2-way bangs style, where I can have bangs and without bangs, both look nice.

Which one do you all like better?

And then, I did this pose with Yanchan.

She is my beloved senior whom I deeply admire for her kindness, fun loving nature, and cuteness!

I call she "Yanchan," and I'm the first among the juniors to do so. I feel a little special and happy about it... hehehe

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•7/28発売のB.L.T.9月号に掲載させていただきます、2度目の登場です！

夏っぽく爽やかに撮っていただきましたのでぜひチェックしてください🌻

•乃木坂46真夏の全国ツアーカフェが全国各地で開催されています

私が考えたメニューは

「オシイロハ？クリームソーダ」です。

推しメンのサイリウムカラーを選んで飲むことができます💞

推し活にピッタリなクリームソーダですのでぜひぜひ頼んでみてください〜

•  超•乃木坂スター誕生！が毎週月曜深夜25:29〜日本テレビにて放送中です。

ぜひご覧ください

I know it's short, but that's it for today~!

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Just me, in spring

I apologize if the translation is not accurate

05 May 2023

Amairoha

Sometimes it's nice to be out of character, right?🐇

It's a little late, but all the Under Live shows for the 32nd single have ended

Thank you so much to everyone who came to see the show. First of all, I'm really glad that everyone was able to finish without any injuries!

I could never have overcome it alone, but I practiced with the 5th generation members, reviewed things with them, learned from them, watched and learned from them, and was encouraged by them

I was able to do my best because of you all.

I can talk a lot more now than I have in the past, and…lots of good things!

This tour was held at venues that were close to everyone, so I was able to see all of my fans 🎨

I was able to easily find people waving their light sticks more than usual, and I was also able to find many people waving towels and such

Whenever I found a new light, I was so happy that I would stare at it in a daze (Oh no, haha)

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「Hidarimuneno Yuuki 」

This is the first song that we, 5th gen, perform

I was so excited every performance

I was happy to join my senpai from the last chorus and to be able to sing eye to eye with Rei-san and Ayatii-san (It was funny how Ayatii-san always lifted up her hair and said 'fassa-' during rehearsals)

「Chopin no usotsuki」

Before starting this song, we used to do a little cheer with Hazuki-san backstage by shouting "Ei Ei Oh!" together. It was a fun and memorable moment🔆

Even though this song wasn't really about dancing, I loved the alluring choreography. It was one of those songs where I had to practice a lot to express the lyrics through movement. I really studied it and worked hard!

Rururu-san, a.k.a Hayashi-san, had an unmatched singing voice,,,

I loved it so much that I could listen to it forever!

It's such an honor to be on the same team as Hayashi-san. I really love her, a lot!

「Passion fruit no tabekata」

I had the pleasure of singing this song with Riria-san, Ayatti-san, and Aruno! We really put our hearts into the final chorus.

Aruno sang the lower harmony and me did some ad-libs or backing vocals. It made the music sound even better and we had a blast singing together as a team.

I already loved this song so much and listened to it all the time, so singing it with everyone was a dream come true!

「Todokanaku tatte」

I had the honor of performing in the position of my beloved, Kanagawa-san.

Despite the fact that it was a little nerve-racking, I watched a lot of videos and tried to mimic how she moved her body.

Then Kaede-san said, "I'm glad we can do this together," which made me feel more relaxed and confident that I could dance well!

「Nichijou」

Since it was my first time performing as an under member, my biggest impression was how much more energy there was! Your cheers also gave us even more motivation, and we were really in sync with each other! LOL

After the performance, my head was spinning like crazy from all the excitement!

But, you know, that's what makes live performances so thrilling and enjoyable!✌🏻

It was the best! I definitely want to do it again!

「Dare Yori soba ni Itai」

I love the lyrics of this song, and I sang it for all the palette members who were present at each performance. Every time I found the pink and lime green light stick colors, I was able to look out at the audience calmly and feel happy.

I hope my feelings were conveyed to them.

There are still so many things I want to write about, but I can't seem to put them together, so maybe I'll write a little bit at a time next time.

It was an incredible experience, and I feel like I learned so much during the eight performances! I want to keep applying what I've learned and become capable of performing in a way that draws people's attention.

Kaede-san made my dream come true by matching my hair with my senpai. Yup, it was a ponytail!🍁

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📢News

Platinum FLASH has featured me and Aya on their web🍅 The concept is "sisters" Please check it out!

Nogizaka Star Birth! airs every Monday night at 25:29 on Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV)!

Last week it was about a new idol, Iroha Okuda… Did you watch it?

Please be sure to watch it again next week!

◇Lemino:

◇ひかりTV:

・乃木坂あそぶだけ #42 【お散歩に行こう in 玉川上水】

Ayatti-san, Tamami-san and I appeared again and went for a walk with Aya.

We talked casually.

Please check it out when you have time 👀

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?Iroha ni kikitai no!

Q: Iroha-chan, are you good at making plans when you go on a trip or something?

A: I like it, but I prefer to go there and hang out at my leisure!

Q: What's your favorite outfit these days?

A: The T-shirt that was worn during the Nogizaka Asobu-only walk

Q: Who can eat in bed?

A: I'm the type of person who can eat, and basically doesn't care about anything else.

Q: Which foot do you put on the sock first?

A: Eh! I've never been particular

Q: Do you make your own naan?

A: I posted it on my blog before😚

Q: What have you spent Golden Week doing so far?

A: At home, we were just lounging around, but for a change, we had a BBQ in the backyard with the family

Q: What's your favorite Western music?

A: Jeremy Zucker, One Direction, Charlie Puth

Q: What's your favorite game?

A: I especially like Zelda on the Switch

Q: What's your favorite subject?

A: English! I was good at it

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Goodbye! Have a great day!

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Zatsudan #イロハのキモチ

I apologize if the translation is not accurate

19 April 2023

I’m Okuda Iroha! 🦙

Recent events,

I thought I might talk about them a bit, so this is a relaxed and casual blog

What I'm obsessed with these days is,

Well, rock bathing. It's lower in temperature than a sauna, and you lie down on stone slabs. But before you know it, you're sweating buckets

It feels so good, you know~ But lately, I'm starting to get into saunas too. I might have even experienced this thing called 'sei-u'!

After about 5 minutes in the sauna and 30 seconds in the water bath, it slowly cooled down and felt great. I had never been able to take a water bath before, but now I could soak my toes in the water bath! I was able to soak up to my shoulders for 2 to 3 minutes. I want to get in shape again!

Im also into cooking!

I make my own lunch today, and when I have to travel long distances, I make my own breakfast.

Also, I love naan, and recently I made it myself! Kubo-san recommended this self-made naan from Muji. It was delicious!

These are some of the dishes I've made in the past year and served them in a nice way. ⬇️

I usually cook quite often, but I have a fatal flaw;

I'm terrible at presentation.

I have no sense for it, so I don't have many pictures to share.

The taste is delicious, but I can't take good-looking photos of it 🥺.

I can't post it on my blog, but maybe I'll share it during a chat, haha

I'm also into taking walks!

I walk for more than 3 kilometers, slowly listening to music or enjoying the scenery, and sometimes searching for new Indian curry restaurants.

I always forget to charge my camera battery, so I feel a little disappointed that I can't capture the beautiful scenery.

Walking allows me to think about many things, or even not to think about anything at all, so I enjoy it

Well, that's about it these days.

Recommended songs.

I was asked for recommendations during an online meet & greet, but there were too many to think of right away... so I wanted to talk about it again 😌

But I'm the kind of person who, once I get into something, I listen to the same thing over and over again, so my playlist doesn't change much

What I've been listening to a lot lately is:

・New Jeans / Ditto

・MOKA SATO & DENIMS / Lukewarm

・Anna / Nemuru toki ni anata no koe wo

・CreepHyp / Boys End Girls

・Haruomi Hosono / Jusho Futei Mushoku Teishunyu

・Haruomi Hosono / Koiwa Momoiro

・GOING UNDER GROUND / Tokyo

・J_ust / will be happy

・10cm / Phonecert

I recommend all of them!

❔iroha ni kikitai no❕

Q: Since the start of Nogizaka46's messaging service, the letter feature has been added. But do you also read the comments on the blog?

A: Of course!

Q: It seems like a photo taken recently. I want to see Iroha-chan wearing glasses!

A: Come to Iroha's Nogi-me

Q: Have you heard any words recently that made you happy?

A: I was happy when someone said I was eating deliciously

Q: I would like you to tell me which Nogizaka songs you think have wonderful lyrics!

A: Boku Ga Te Wo Tataku Hou e

Q: What's something you've bought recently that you're happy with?

A: An old movie pamphlet that has a unique charm to it

Q: What is your favorite song from Under?

A: Nichijou, Namidaga Mada Kanashimidattakoro

That's all

Announcement 📢

"Cho Nogizaka Star Tanjou!" will start airing on Nippon TV from 25:29 on Monday, April 24! This time, in addition to singing, we will also perform comedy skits. We're excited and nervous. Please watch this season too!

The live streaming of the Under Live on April 27 has been decided! It will be the final performance of this tour. We've learned a lot from our seniors and have been doing our best, so we hope many people will watch it!

The drama "Koshodo Monogatari," in which 5th generation are performing, has started airing!

A new episode is available every Tuesday.

◇Lemino:

◇ひかりTV:

This is the banana cake I brought in for you that we talked about on SHOWROOM. It looks delicious, doesn't it?

Oh, I had a particular thing about it. It's not a cake, but I wrote various emojis to avoid overlapping them with the handwritten message beside them.

I hope that the person who receives it will be a little excited! I'm glad that my co-stars and staff were happy with it 🔆

The work was created on such a wonderful set, so I would be happy if you could watch it! Oh, please watch it with warm eyes.

Alright then, bye👋🏼

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Hot #イロハのキモチ

I apologize if the translation is not accurate

8 April 2023

Hello everyone, I'm Okuda Iroha

(Aya 🍅 who is now in high school)

Well, Under Live has finally started and I've been thinking and feeling a lot about it.

I'll write a little bit about it today.

First of all, thank you very much for those who came to the two days in Tokyo. Thank you to all those who came, came to the venue, and looked forward to seeing us

Since the distance between us and everyone else was so close, I could really see all the way to the back row without lying! I was really happy to see people waving towels and light sticks

I mean, of course, I was happy to see them holding it, but I was also glad to see them smiling when our eyes met. I felt like I could make you all happy, even if it was just a little

I think our eyes met! I think our eyes met! I found you! Thanks for watching

Oh, and one more thing that makes me very happy.

Thanks to the Iroha postcards, everyone in the Palette community has become friends with each other

I feel like I could be a cupid for love (or rather, for new encounters)! Please get along with each other, everyone🎨

I'm really proud of the kindness and warmth of everyone at Palette!

I love it!

The Tokyo concert was really hot in many ways

I cried a little at some parts. It was tears of happiness

I still had something to say!

On the first day, before the show started, Kanagawa-san hit me up and gave me so much energy!

After all, it was the 29th Under Live that made me fall in love with Kanagawa-san!

I was really impressed by her performance and brilliance. Every time she appeared on stage, I cried because she was so beautiful and delicate

Nostalgic feelings!

I want to do my best so that I can give a shining performance too! I will do my best!

We put a lot of effort into our dance for this show, so I hope you can find it!

Our goal this time is to grow more and more by studying every day.

I want to be Shin Iroha on the last day!

From today, I will be in Osaka. I want to bring out more power and make Osaka hot and hotter!

Come along with me!

Yasashii yasashii Kitagawa-san🌨

Beloved Kaede-san🍁

Btw, all the pictures I took that day with Aya. Haha!

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Iroha is messed up by rain and wind

But once you have a delicious Mont Blanc in front of you, you would forget about such things, right?

Sometimes sugar is happiness

And yesterday I finally became a LJK (last high school girl). It feels like just a few days ago that I entered high school,

When I first started high school, I thought 3rd graders were very mature, but now that I'm in my 3rd year, nothing has changed.

I'm going to enjoy LJK without any regrets 🔆

See you soon!

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Amidst The Full Bloom Cherry Blossoms

I apologize if the translation is not accurate

30 March 2023

Hi this is Okuda Iroha 🦙

Lately, the sakura are in full bloom and whenever I walk outside, I inevitably stop and look up at them.

Yesterday, I had a hanami. Aren't they beautiful in full bloom?

And in the midst of the cherry blossoms, Ayane-san graduated.

The last member of the 2nd generation. Now all members of the 1st and 2nd generations have graduated.

Personally, I have a feeling of sadness because I liked 2nd gen before I joined the group. However, we were able to work together for a year and I was able to stand on the last stage. I think this will be a very important point in our activities from now on.

Last year during Nogizaka 46 Hour TV,

There was someone practicing choreography alone in dim lighting, and it looked incredibly beautiful from their silhouette. I was watching and wondering who was dancing there, but when the lights turned on, it was Ayane-san!

I remember clearly how amazed I was by how beautiful she looked

Tbh, I am scared to lose the 1st and 2nd generation members who have been leading Nogizaka for the past 11 years, but I will not forget the words that Ayane-san and the other members have said to us and I will do my best to pass them on to the next generation!

　

I hope that Ayane-san will have many, many happiness in the future⛅️

Yesterday, is the release date of the 32nd single "Hito wa Yume wo Nido Miru"

A special event will be held this time 🌷

I've been talking about how much I wanted to see you through the screen for a long time, so I'm too happy to finally have my wish come true and I'm already looking forward to it now!

　

The event will be held on June 18, 2023 at Makuhari Messe

Part 1 (12:00-13:00)

Part 2 (13:30-14:30)

Part 3 (15:00-16:00)

Part 4 (16:30-17:30)

It seems that the first round of applications has started, and will be accepted until 23:59 today.

Please come and see us 🙂! Please come see me 🥺 I'll be waiting for you~

　

Meguri for the 32nd single will start soon! I'm so excited!

I can't wait to see you!

　

And the trailer of my personal PV is now available! This time, I did a street live performance and sang "Kikkake" while visiting about 4 different places.

I was nervous because it was my first time, but it felt great to play outside.

It was a nice time with the wind in my face and the beautiful scenery, and I hope to do it again sometime

How many more sleeps until the Under Live? 🎶(New Year's style)

No, no, no, I can't laugh, I can't joke around! I'm already nervous!

I'm really learning a lot from my senpai everyday. I want to grow up so fast!

Will you watch for me?

Please come and find us at the venue!

I think I talked about hanami at the beginning of this blog, but everyone seemed really happy and I was caught up in the happiness.

I smile when I see a couple wearing matching hats.

An elderly man holding a dog carefully in his arms walks with difficulty, but stops to ask an old lady the name of a beautiful flower. The old lady, who didn't notice, walks with petals on her head. Some people's faces light up when they see sakura outside. There are also foreigners who exclaim 'sweet!' when they see children

Maybe it was my own perception that caused me to feel happy whenever I saw something pleasant. I couldn't help but smile. While sitting on the bench, I noticed an elderly gentleman holding his dog next to me. I asked him, 'What is her name?' He replied with such warmth and sweetness, 'My sweet Ellie,' that it melted my heart.

It's not bad to hang out outside once in a while! My goal this year is to get away from the indoors, and I think I'm one step closer. (Continued)

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Tuesday is hug day. What about Wednesday?

I apologize if the translation is not accurate

21 march 2023

Hi everyone!

What color do you like? I'm Iroha!

I'm Iroha of 🦙

　

The music video for the fifth generation song "Kokoro ni mo nai koto" has been released! Have you seen it?

I really like the feeling of this worldview being very emotional and 'emo'. The mysterious atmosphere of Tere-san and the artistic atmosphere also match, making it a really wonderful music video.

Personally, I like the one-cut scene where they are acting as if they have something that does not exist. (Iroha is playing Othello with Hii-chan and winning!) Please take a look at it again and wonder what everyone is doing 🙈

Offshot ✌🏻

And the music video for the under song "sazanami wa modoranai" has also been released~!

Both costume for singing and dress-like costume are my favorites.

I like the scene where the dancers are divided into three teams! I was dancing with flower petals, and they filmed it beautifully, so please check it out: ⬇️

Speaking of behind-the-scenes stories, after the filming was finished and I came back home to take a bath, a petal from a flower fluttered down from my clothes. It's like a time capsule, it was beautifully preserved without me realizing it. I'm keeping that petal as a memories.

The filming location was an old wedding hall that's no longer in use. The building was very beautiful, but it was extremely cold. While I was trying to keep warm around the stove, Manesan (a nickname for a member of the crew) told me I looked like a match-selling girl hahaha

I'll send you more behind-the-scenes shots and other things during our talk!

Then in April, there will be an under live concert!

Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo again.

I feel so excited and I'm really looking forward to it. We are all working very hard, so I would be very happy if you could come and see us!

Finally, the day has come when we can talk directly in person instead of online!

It will be held at Makuhari Messe on June 18th (Sat)

It's the first time for us 🙊

I want to spend a happy time together!

I know some of you are worried or nervous about talking or don't know what to say, but please don't worry!

There you go, put it on your calendar now!

I'll be waiting!

　

　

I'll write to you again next time

　

Bye-bye! 💨

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A dreamy time

I apologize if the translation is not accurate

6 March 2023

Hi, I'm Okuda Iroha 🦙

I'm a little late, but I wanted to write to you to tell you about the 11th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE

This time, we had to learn the choreography, standing positions, and arrangements for multiple songs. Throughout the rehearsal period, we taught and supported each other while dancing constantly

So first of all, thanks for making it through!

I would like to express my sincere thanks to all of you who supported me and made it possible for me to celebrate this birthday this year. Thank you very much for your support!

Above all, I would like to thank my seniors who led the way and all my classmates who stayed by my side I know it's a small thing, but I hope I was able to help even just a little

This time was a dream come true for me

First of all, it was the first live performance where the ban on vocal performances was removed

When we stood in front of the audience to perform the first song, "Nogizaka no uta," on the first day, we were so close to them that I could clearly see their expressions. I could hear them looking at us with sparkling eyes and hear what they were saying to each other, including their laughter and cheers. Hearing their voices made me feel relieved, and I enjoyed the show even more because I felt like we were united as one

On the second day of birthday, during the 5th period live performance, I was asked "What color do you like? Iroha!" I was so happy when I introduced myself and for the first time, everyone shouted "Iroha!" It made me incredibly happy to hear them remember me. Thank you!

Second, I also danced at the center of my favorite song "Nichijo" by Hinako Kitano

As some of you may already know, I liked and admired Hinako Kitano before I joined the group. (She told me I could call her Hinako-chan before she graduated, so I'll write Hinako-chan here as well)

The joining of the 5th generation and Hinako's graduation were just at the same time… I wanted to carry on Hinako's spirit that led us to Nogizaka. I wanted to carry on Hinako's spirit that guided me to Nogizaka, so I chose pink and yellowish green as my psyllium colors to carry on Hinako's colors

Someday, I wanted to dance Nichijou at the center. A song that would awaken everyone, a song that would explode with emotion. I knew it would not be easy, but I wanted to try

When I found out that I could perform this song this time, I was so happy, I couldn't stop crying. I watched videos of daily live performances from end to end, studying facial expressions and movements

But right before the performance started, I suddenly got scared and contacted Hinako

I said, "I'm going to dance Nichijou today, and I'd love to know if you have any tips or advice" Then she gave me a long list of tips and advice! But in the end she said, "But it's important to show your color, so just be yourself and it's wonderful"

Thanks to Hinako's words, I think I was able to express Iroha's colors and emotions on the page. However, I still have a lot of work to do before I can compare myself to Hinako. I hope to return one day as a more mature person and seek revenge with a more matured appearance. Nevertheless, I'm happy that I was blessed with such a wonderful opportunity this time! I hope my feelings were understood

And third, Manatsu-san's graduation on the last day I'm still pouting as if I left my emotions in that space on that day

Just by smiling, Manatsu-san warms the mood

It's as if a thread of tension is loosened, and everyone is drawn to her smile because it makes other people happy

She always praised me when I did good things and warned me when I did not do well

Manatsu-san gave me so many things that I could not repay all of them, and then she graduated

At the graduation concert, I was happy to see Manatsu-san and sing "Band-Aid Hagasu You Na Wakarekata" and "Bokutachi no Sayonara" together. (But at the same time, I missed her.) She looked so cute in her pale pink dress, which suited her so well

I was so happy that she wrote a letter to each of us in the end. She called me a "serious hardworking person." I will continue to do my best so that people will see this in my actions rather than just my words! This is also something I learned from Manatsu-san🤭

Oh, and she even entrusted me with her birthday! Haha! Last August 20th, we celebrated with a big cake together, and it became a sparkling and wonderful memory. It was also the first time I spoke with Manatsu-san 　 "'Actually, we have the same birthday!" I said to her, "Yay, we get to celebrate together again ☺️" 　 I remember how happy it made me when she praised my work. I still remember how those words made me feel 　 I was really happy! You have brought smiles and happiness to so many people, and I hope that you will continue to be extremely happy in the future. That is all I wish for you. I really, really love you, Manatsu-san! Thank you so much 🧡

Well, I'd love to go into more detail, but… that's enough for today! I'd like to write at least one more blog about birthday So, I'll see you all next time! 　 　 And the other day, the announcement of the selection for the 32nd single was announced. I will be an under member this time 　 　 For the past year, I've been working as a "5th generation" in Nogizaka, so I didn't really feel like a part of the group and I didn't know how it was going to turn out, so I had a lot of worries 　 When my classmates were invited to the selection process, I felt that my hard work had been recognized, and I was happy, but at the same time I felt nervous. 　 Tbh, I knew it was coming I knew it, but I was hoping for a miracle just a little bit. I had worked so hard in my own way and believed in my past actions. But I realized that reality is not so easy… So, I was reminded once again not to only dream but to keep my feet on the ground and work hard

I want to show more of my color I want to take off my "fragile armor"! This will be one of my goals for this 32nd single. 　 Of course I feel disappointed But I thought that the seniors who were in the Under were really cool. When I saw them live, they were so powerful, cool, and fragile I was always impressed by their performances, both singing and dancing As we work together from this time onward, I hope to be inspired by my senpai, and I will do my best to grow while struggling in my own way! I will do my best to gain a lot of strength and contribute to Nogizaka, which I love so much! 　 　 Last but not least Thank you so much for your continued support. I can do my best by remembering your faces and words. Thank you so much 　 All right!!! I'm going to do my best!!! 💪🏻 　 Thanks for reading till the end 😉

I got a quick shot at the rehearsal

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Late by a day… 🐈

I apologize if the translation is not accurate

18 February 2023

February 17 is the birthday of Nagi, a.k.a. nyan nyan nyagi!

Happy 18th!

Hmmm, one word to sum it up: LOVE & RESPECT!

She is solid, but a little screwed up. She apologizes in a serious tone when she loses a game. If she notices something on my mouth, she says "I see," and then blushes. She gets frustrated when I tell her she could have done better, even though she gave a 120-point performance. Before going on a trip, she calculates the time in detail and does a lot of research. She lives in her own world and has a great sense of humor. The list goes on and on.

It means I like it all together へへ

This is my first time taking photos with Nagi~

This was during Zetsubono Ichibyomae's filming

And i like this angle! a shot of her taking a selfie

This is a bamboo grove at Arashiyama. I want to trip again🎶.

Wishing Nagi a great year! Suki suki!

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The reason why Iroha likes Kiichan so much is shown in this VTR just before "Nichijou", where she's the center (English and Indonesian subtitles)

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Lying around when hungry

The translation's not spot-on 'cause there are some lines that got run through google translate

16 February 2023

Hello I'm Iroha Okuda🦙 Long time no see

Me, went to lunch with my mom 🍔

I realize I'm late today, but I want to talk about the Shin Nogizaka Star Tanjō Season 1, final episode!

This is the first time I wrote lyrics and composed a song called "star".

The song is about my appreciation for the program, my desire to be strong, and my hope for the future.

Well, I put a lot of things into it. Haha.

I have my own particular way of doing things.

I'd like to talk about it for a bit, so please look at it if you're not busy.

First, "star." is the title

Shin Nogizaka Star Tanjō! is named according to the program's name.

I heard it was going to be performed in the last episode, so I thought, "I'm going to put an end to it here" with a dot on my ……, but the show goes on 😂

Then I should put it as a comma! "star,". Yeah, that's not bad. Not bad. Haha

The same goes for the lyrics

Overall, I tried not to use a phrase that you can imagine in your head. I think it would be nice if each of you could imagine a different perspective when you're listening to this song

My favorite personal part (1)

"Don't be afraid anymore, take off your fragile armor and be yourself"

I wanna be strong, I wanna get out of this little shell that I created! I chose this word because I want to be strong and get out of this little shell that I created

I think I've only let go of half of it. This is also a lyric that I was telling to myself

My favorite personal part (2)

'Let's execute the hidden time'. "Hidden time" refers to the time that we spend for working hard. It's not something you can show to others, it's not something you can see, it's hidden, so I tried to express it in this way.

Well, I like all of them 🤭 hehe

I write the lyrics first, then the melody, and finally I arrange the chords with the guitar. 　 Chords, I search for so many chords. While playing and singing.

It was hard 😭

At first I was worried about how I could write songs, as I had no special skills, couldn't use a computer to write a song, and only played guitar.

But for the first time, I was so happy to have a song that was finished, formed and filled with all the things I love!

This song was finished just in time for the recording and I'm sorry that I couldn't give much time to practice 😭

Thank you for all your hard work, we're glad we could do it at kafeōre✨

I'll put "star." on my next talk.

Please listen to it a lot!

I.Y.D.K!

Satsuki-chan always helps me out.

When I made a mistake in the show, I was really panicking, but she told me "I.Y.D.K you can do it if you try"

I can do it! I'm going to be okay! I felt like I could do it!

I was really helped

This time, I performed "my graduation" in behalf of Aruno.

She previously replaced me for "I miss you," so I was happy to return the favor!

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Yesterday was the live broadcast of Nogizaka46 minutes TV🎶

Thank you so much to everyone who watched it.

I dressed up in the "Hadashi de Summer" costume. I've always dreamed of wearing it. But when I tried to wear it, I realized that it was definitely the wrong season! It was so less fabric that I was walking around and saying "I'm so embarrassed!

But I was so happy to be able to wear it!

The 11th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE is starting in about a week, right?

I'm so excited!

We 5th generation members are talking about how impressed we are when hearing it, since it's the first time for us to perform live with our voices.

Oh, right!

If you call out to us, please call me "Iroha" and I'll be happy!

Let's call out as loudly as we can 🤭.

"Our live streaming shows are front line." This is a quote from Kuromi-san

I think some of you will be watching the live streaming. Please enjoy yourselves at the front of the line while eating and drinking!

No matter where you are seated, we will do our best so that you will say you had a divine seat, so please look forward to it!

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32nd, online meet & greet to be held ✨

I'm so excited!

I'm looking forward to talking with all of you, whether you're new to me or just want to say thanks for everything!

No matter how old or young (?), male or female, we all want to get to know each other! I'd love to get to know you all, please feel free to come and talk to me 🧡

See you later!