Love the travel guide videos! She's a natural. Really makes me want to go to Sendai. I had a feeling she was going to take us to a Zunda Saryo shop since Sendai is known for it (Good heavens do I love the shakes) but i didn't expect to see Zunda Rice Crackers! Watching these videos makes me want to see Kubo go on a trip for Under Construction so bad
I'm watching it right now. It's a good channel. Pretty similiar with one of the show in NHK world. Thanks for the recommendation. ===== Anyway, there are a lot of Kubochan's pictures in Seventeen models Perfect Book 2017. Here it is: Source
There's a statement from Suzu Hirose (Actress and Seventeen model) that she want to be reborn as Kubo Shiori and want to try live in Nogizaka46. http://ikomach.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-14117.html From modelpress https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/1724772
Just wow... Seeing her,, I got this feeling of pride just by knowing this girl is a part of Nogi Sent from my LG-H845 using Tapatalk
Long post ahead... I agree, her calm and clear voice is good for this kind of video. She has the potential to be a reporter or newscaster. Late post, but never too late. Kubochan's blog from October 31st Spoiler: Forward. There is no brake Forward. There is no brake. Kubo Shiori Hello everyone! Good work every day. Nogizaka46 High school 1st year 16 years old I am Kubo Shiori. Please take care of me!! Let’s do our best too today! Glare. When I inhale the cold morning air, I remember the time when I went to junior high school, I wrapped muffler around me and wore gloves. Miyagi morning is cold ☺︎ But, the air is chilly in a tasty way. It’s the City of Trees (TLnote: nickname of Sendai city) October 28th, Individual handshake meeting in Yokohama Thank you very much! Wearing costumes for Halloween (´･_･`) 1st part -> Arale-chan (TLnote: main character from the anime Dr. Slump, Norimaki Arale) 2nd part -> Arale-chan 3rd part -> Black cat 4th part -> Dalmatian 3rd and 4th part are costumes from T-SPOOK! When everyone saw Arale-chan they were surprised ‘The others are wearing maid costumes!?!?!’ They said to me as they were astonished. But I am Shiori!!! As for it, please forgive me (´･_･`) (Because I was embarrassed, I took only one selfie. It was the one I posted before.) The first cosplay in my life! It was fun! There were also a lot of flowers. I am very happy. Thank you very much. The next one will be on November 4th, in Kyoto! Thank you very much! And, Thank you, T-SPOOK!!! Even though it was raining heavily, I am glad there were a lot of people who came. Don’t you catch a cold? Please warm your body and take care. After all, let’s drink hot cocoa. I was in black cat costume. My favorite part is the tail. It’s cute. Nyaa. Nyaa… That day I refrained from being a tsundere. This time was the first time “Boku no Shoudou” is performed. What did you think? This song’s tune and dance are cool. In order for everyone to find me easily even when I’m at the back, I have practiced, with my utmost effort, to aim for a beautiful dance. (TLnote: I have mixed feelings for this statement…) While thinking that I want to be able to communicate to everyone who watched me, I will keep on going until it’s transmitted. I sweated after a long time. I wonder when was the last time I sweat like this, was it TIF? Actually, I think that girls’ front bangs that are ruined because of sweat make them look cute ☺︎ So every time we do the Live, I give sad report to Make up-san that the bangs are still fine (´･_･`) I will gladly report if my front bangs sticks. I really think it is cuter. (I tell Hazuki about this many times) Hazuki-chan that is pretty even without her bangs. Thank you very much for the happy memories ☺︎ Recently. It’s getting cold, so I change the usual clothes I wear, And I want to rearrange my room as well~ That’s what I think. I am a person who wants to change her room layout before long (´･_･`) Do you understand~~? Yes, yes I usually don’t go buy things alone, But yesterday I go shopping by myself. It was fun. But, As I decided on what to buy in two shops, In both shops the clothes with the color that I want Are sold out and out of stock only for my size, So as result I couldn't buy the clothes I want And I came back home. …It was fun ☺︎ I am sorry I made you wait! After a really long time, I will answer questions! ◯Do you like radio? I love it!! Actually, I want to come out on radio. I want to do it. As I also love to talk, Fans at handshake meeting etc., “I like your voice!” They said to me so I am happy. Really, I also want to do radio (´･_･`) ◯How to do vocalization without hurting the throat? I wonder… (´･_･`) But, at the time when I entered, from my singing teacher, “If you change your voice from the way you usually talk, it will not hurt your throat.” Because I was taught like that, I studied how to put it out for a long time. The result, I used to be a person whose voice didn’t come out immediately, but Now I’ve stopped damaging my throat much during stage etc.! How to get the voice to come out differently from the usual way, is it? I recommend you to be conscious of that ☺︎ ◯Most favorite Christmas song? What is it (´･_･`) But, ♪All I Want for Christmas is You ♪Sutekina Holiday (Wonderful Holiday) ♪White Wishes Are must hear songs since summer!!! ◯Recommended beauty site? I see various beauty sites, but I also watched a lot of beauty stuff videos from Youtuber. And from now on for reference on beauty stuffs and so on from me, There’s ST blog that I have from the ST channel app, I would be glad if you can check it ☺︎ That’s it for today! Thank you very much! I like answering questions ☺︎ When the personal blog is open, I want to give you a blog just about answering questions~~ I am waiting for more questions! Everyone, what is your recent hobby? Now that you’ve found out that I like to write letters, I am curious with what you have ☺︎ Please tell me~!! I am sorry for being abrupt. Lately there are lots of things that make me frustrated. Somehow I am fighting alone, and being depressed alone, There are many things that I think are frustrating in those circumstances. Even though I know that it’s my own fault, I am starting to detest myself who might be too aggressive. I, will work even harder and harder. For everyone, and for myself. Therefore, I want you watch over me closely. It’s okay for you not to support me. (I already received a lot of supports) I don’t want to give you burden. This way, I want us to do our best together. “Don’t say that you are alone.” “Don’t say such lonely thing.” I received those words. Thus, I want to walk together with everyone. But, the current Shiori has to get stronger. I am still weak. I can’t just act like a spoiled child. But when I am struggling by myself, when I really need help, I hope I can borrow your strength. During the time I have those thoughts, I wish you can be by my side. From now on please cooperate with me. I always write long blogs with so many sentences, But being a poor talker, things are just going round and round From now on please take care of me, that kind of me. I want to go somewhere far away~ Going afar, being jolted inside a car or train. I want to go to Tohoku by a car~ The scenery of Tohoku in winter is beautiful. The snow falls and piles a lot. Everything around is completely white. Even though it’s cold, I liked it. Of course I like it now too. I also like Tohoku’s food! Really, I like it ☺︎ Please come to Tohoku even if just once ☺︎ I will announce to you. ◯10/30 Gekkan Entame-sama (Monthly Entertainment) I talked about Migoroshi Hime with Den and Hazuki. It’s a subject that can be enjoyed by both those who came to see the stage and those who didn’t! Even though we were at the same stage, listening to unknown stories from both of them, I also enjoyed it! Ikuta-san is at the cover!! I will be glad if you can grab it! By the way, the cut of first page, respectively, we deliberately did the poses of each roles ☺︎ ◯11/2 Weekly Young Jump-sama I took it as solo. It’s the second time! I am really really happy. Actually, even at handshake meeting etc., “I saw your solo in Young Jump!”, I received that a lot… By no means, I was really happy I was given this solo. I was allowed to see the complete work beforehand, I thought that there are a lot of facial expressions I’ve never shown before!!! I enjoyed it from my heart, It’s entirely something I can’t decide. I really like filming solo, really love it. To be able to do it once more, I can’t help but to be happy. In this occasion, I strongly wish I can answer to the expectations. If a lot of people see it I will be happy. Wakatsuki-san is at the cover!! Thank you very much! ◯Nogizaka46 Shimbun (Nogizaka46 Newspaper) It’s finally released! To commemorate Tokyo Dome performance, It’s a whole edition of Nogizaka46’s newspaper!!! I was also allowed to talk about Migoroshi Hime. I actually read it, as soon as I finished reading I opened page one again. I want to read it over and over again, with each reading, The feelings for Tokyo Dome become even hotter. As time passes by, I want to read it once more. I wonder… if the way I feel will definitely change! At that moment from now it won’t be fun. I think this one is a timeless edition for fans! Please cooperate with us! ◯11/1 N46MODE It will finally be on sale from tomorrow! All members of Nogizaka46 as models in one book. Filming was also fun, I thought once again that I love this kind of work. Also inside it, in this heartfelt one volume, I’ve written an essay. I wrote about how I saw Nogizaka46, Shiraishi-san, Nishino-san, and Asuka-san. Really, I was really delighted. For me who really like to write letters, this is a really valuable experience and I am grateful for that. I thought… I want to do this kind of work again. This one is also a timeless edition! Thank you very much! ☆11/1 Seventeen December edition ☆11/1 Kasho Sanzen WebCM Thank you very much! There is Kubo in timeless edition. (TLnote: she’s making a pun. Timeless edition/永久保存版- eikyuuhozonban contains the character 久保 - Kubo in it. Kubochan is featured in Nogizaka’s timeless releases. Both meanings literally match.) As I am writing this blog that thought pops up. Suddenly I smiled. I am sorry. At SHOWROOM, I and Minamin conducted Migoroshi Hime gratitude broadcast. Thank you very much! I talked so much, But there were plenty of things I want to talk about, I think I will be able to talk again somewhere ☺︎ I also participated in Nogizaka46 Shimbun commemorative broadcast. Thank you very much! For always giving me a lot of blog comments, I am really thankful. Each time, I read them one by one and digest them all. I am really happy. Thank you for always giving long ones. From now on too please take care of me ☺︎ This is the second time I tell you this but I always want to tell you many times. Well Next blog update will be on November 12th. Tokyo Dome performance will be on November 7th and 8th. This means, It will be after Tokyo Dome performance. Tokyo Dome. I don’t know how big it is, or what kind of stage it is, But I know it’s a wonderful place. I am happy to be able to stand together with seniors and comrades on such place. Seniors who always be our role model. Thank you so much as always for improving. I myself, want to use every last ounce of my strength perform here. Even though the place is big, I will challenge myself so you can find where I am. Surely through these two days, I may be surprised at myself, to find that I fall in love with Nogizaka46 even more. I am looking forward to that moment. I am also looking forward to get the excitement high with everyone. Please cooperate with me! It is sudden, But what have you been up to recently? Are you busy? Please don’t push yourself too hard~ Is it easy to fall sick during this time? That’s what I think (´･_･`) I will not be broken this year ☺︎ Well, Approaching the end of the blog, October too is reaching its end. Thank you, October. Two months remaining. Do you think there is still time… Or do you think there is no time… I think there’s still time, I want to do things I can do in these two months ☺︎ I feel that this period is important. Let’s do our best!!! Great job for last month too. I will write again. Kubo Shiori. It maybe just moves because of temporary feeling. Because I am a human being, It’s a certain matter. The answer I give during the time that feeling comes out, May affect the future I think that’s very frightening. But, if I think only about the future, just thinking about I want to be this, Ah, I want to be that, I cannot enjoy the present. Living in fear, It’s around this time today the feeling of disgust starts to emerge. Being more honest, being simple is good. Even though it’s a temporary feeling, Changing the future might be an important thing. The future may change in the unexpected place. No one knows. While being shaken by emotions over and over again, If you enjoy your life, someday I think the time will come when the answer of the future will be found. Because nobody knows the answer yet, Now, I will enjoy my life now. From now on, I want to live an honest life that way. Kubochan's Seventeen blog from November 3rd Spoiler: December issue & Skin condition Spoiler: transcript 12月号＆お肌事情☺︎ みなさんこんにちは☺︎ Seventeen 12月号が発売となりました！！ 今回は、STモデルの私服やバッグの中身など 盛りだくさんの内容になっております☺︎ 個人的に、今回加入して初めてメイクページに出さ せていただけたことが嬉しかったな☺︎ 是非見ていただけたら嬉しいです！ 細かい自己紹介はまた次回(´･_･`) のばしてしまってごめんね… 突然なのだけどね、 私は今まで色々化粧品を使ってきて気づいたことが あって、私はどうやらアルコールの入ったものに弱 いみたいで(´･_･`) 昔はよく荒れていたんです(´･_･`) あるとき、アルコールフリーの化粧水に変えたら、 肌の調子が良くなって荒れなくなったよ！ 肌荒れが気になる時はその原因を時間をかけてゆっ くり見つけてあげることが大切なんだと学びました (´･_･`) 何か少しでも参考になればいいな... また色々美容に関するお話ができたら嬉しいです！ ではまた☺︎ Spoiler: translation December issue & skin conditions ☺ ︎ Hello everyone ☺ ︎ Seventeen December issue has been released! ! This time, ST model clothes and contents of the bag etc. It has plenty of contents ☺ ︎ Personally, it is the first time I join the make up page after joining I was glad that I was able to do it. I would be happy if you could see it! A detailed self introduction will be next time (´･_･`) Sorry for being late ... It is sudden, but, As I have noticed and used various cosmetic products until now, Apparently I seem to be weak against those which contain alcohol (´･_･`) In the past it often became rough (´･_･`) One time, if I change to alcohol free face lotion, My skin condition got better and didn't get dry! When skin roughness is worrisome, I learned that it is important to slowly find the cause over time (´･_･`) I hope you can learn something even just a bit ... Also, I am glad if I can talk to you about various beauty stuffs again! See you later ☺ I also translated a page from Seventeen that featured Q&A with Kubochan. Many trivia we may want to know. Spoiler Q. 変顔見せて！ 最近、白目を教えてもらったので、披露します。寄り目もできますよ！ Q. Show your weird face! Recently, I've been taught to do white eyes, so I will show you. I can also do crossed eyes! Q. 友達といるときは何キャラ？意味がわからない人。 街でいきなり走り出したり、奇行に走るタイプです（笑）。 Q. When you are with your friends, what kind of character are you? A person who doesn't know anything. I suddenly started running around in the city, crazily (laughs). Q. プライベート写真見せて！ 1. 実家の東北で撮りました。緑が青々としててステキだなって、パシャリパシャリと撮リました。 2. 自分がプリントされたチョコです！誕生日に、お仕事の現場で。 3. 自分で作ったれんこんの甘辛煮。 Q. Show your private photos! 1. I took this at my home in Tohoku. As the verdant greenery looks wonderful, I took the picture. 2. A self-printed chocolate! During my birthday, at work. 3. Sweet and salty boiled lotus root that I made. Shiori's ベスト3 RANKING 私の得意料理 1. 豆腐グラタン イチオシ。具が豆腐とチーズだけなんです。 2. 南蛮漬け 調味料の加減で、毎回味か変わるのか楽しい。 3. オムライス いかにシンプルに、おいしく作れるか研究中。 Shiori's BEST 3 RANKING My signature dishes 1.Tofu gratin Recommended. The only ingredients are tofu and gratin. 2. Nanban-dzuke (spicy marinated deep roasted meat) Everytime I adjust the amount of the seasoning, it's really fun to see the flavor changes. 3. Omurice I am in the midst of studying on how to make it simple and delicious. Q. 集めているものは？ 四角い箱。 収納が大好きなんです。立方体、直方体てあることが重要。 Q. Things you collect? Square boxes. I love storage boxes. It's essential to have cuboid boxes. Q. 最近いちばんよく聴いてる曲は？ 平井堅さんの 『ノンフィクション』。 人間として生きる意味を考えさせられる曲です。 Q. What are songs you listen to the most currently? Hirai Ken-san's "Non Fiction" It's a song that makes me think about life as a human being. Q. ひまつぶしの方法は？ 美容法を調べること。 Q. How do you spend time? By studying beauty stuffs. Q. モテク見せて！ 髪を耳かけ。 伏し目がちなのがポイントです！番組で見たことがあって、モテそうだなって。 Q. Show the way to look good! Put your hair behind your ear. Casting your gaze downward is the point! I saw it on a program, it looks good. Q. 初恋はいつ？ 小学2年生あたりかと思います。 そういうのに無頓着な人間なので、あまり覚えていないです……。 Q. When was your first love? I think it was around 2nd grade of elementary. (TLnote: who's that lucky guy?!) I am indifferent towards such thing, so I don't really remember... Q. 10年後どんな自分になっていたい？ 森にいそうな優しい人。 心かきれいで、笑顔の絶えない人。 森にいそうじゃないですか？ Q. What do you want to be 10 years from now? A good person who frequented the forest. A kind heart-ed person, with unending smile. Frequently going to the forest, isn't it good? Q. 短所は？ 物事を深く考えすぎて引きずってしまうこと。 幼稚園のころ怒られた内容を、いまだに「なんであんなことしちゃつたんだろう……」って思っちゃうくらい。 Q. What is your weakness? Overthinking about one thing and being dragged on. For example, I still think angrily about the time I was in kindergarten, "Why did I do such thing..." Q. 長所は？ 何事も飽きずに続けられること。 Q. What is your strength? I can continue on doing something without getting bored. Q. ファッションアイコンといえば？ 石原さとみさん！ Q. Speaking about fashion icon? Ishihara Satomi-san! Q. 告白したい？されたい？ されたいです。 自分からするなんて考えられない.....。 Q. Do you want to confess? Or be confessed to? Be confessed to. I cannot think by myself... Q. 好きな動物は？ 犬。 実家で飼ってるんですが、私、犬に嫌われやすくって......。 一生片思いなんだと思います。 Q. Favorite animal? Dog. I keep one in my parents' home, but I am easily hated by them... I think it's a kind of unrequited love life. Q. 性格を一言で表すと？ マジメ。 根っからのマジメって言われます。 Q. Describe yourself using only one word? Serious. I was told that I am serious at heart. Q. セルフメイクのこだわりは？ とにかくナチュラルにします！ Q. What is your style of self make up? At any rate make it natural! About Hirose Suzu, IIRC she's a fan of Sakamichi series. She likes Keyakizaka, and once in an interview she said that Miona is cute. Some people say she said that because of Nogizaka more than because of Kubochan, but I doubt it. In Twitter, Suzu liked a modelpress tweet about its article on Kubochan's blog, and a few days ago she liked a fashion stylist tweet about Kubochan's solo gravure in Young Jump. It seems to me that even though Suzu loves Nogizaka, Kubochan is a part of the reason too. I really hope these two are getting along well, and Kubochan can be as big and successful as Suzu in the future. Might just put said gravure photos here as well, Young Jump vol. 49 November 2nd Tokyo Dome. For Nogizaka Shimbun, all 46 members were asked to write a kanji character that represents their respective feeling towards their upcoming Tokyo Dome concert. I'm not trying to put anyone down, but we can see here... That Kubochan's stands out. Easily the best. The kanji character she wrote, 追 - ou, means 'to pursue'. You can see the effort and thought she put in this. Kubochan for Nogizaka Bunko, at the cover of ブラフマンの埋葬/Burafuman no Maisou - Burial of Brahman, by Ogawa Yoko 史緒里の栞/Shiori no Shiori (can't help but to put this pun, it means bookmark of Shiori) Fanarts source 1 2 3 4
My god you weren't kidding when you said her writing stood out. Goals! Can we talk about how much she's slaying that book cover though??? Definitely one of my favorite shots of her. Just beautiful.
Her Seventeen blog has been updated with new profile picture and new details. http://hpplus.jp/sp/st/clip/2226944/
These are her previous profile pictures, just in case people haven't seen them And this is the details of her profile Spoiler: old Spoiler: kana&kanji ♥ 愛称：しーちゃん ♥ 生年月日：2001年7月14日 ♥ 年齢：16歳 ♥ 出身地：宮城県 ♥ 血液型：O型 ♥ 身長：160cm ♥ 靴のサイズ：23.5cm ♥ ST㋲デビュー：2017年9月号 ♥ 兄弟構成：姉 ♥ 好きな映画：「レ . ミセラブル」 ♥ 好きな本、マンガ：重松清さんの「きみの友だち」 ♥ ペット：柴犬のビト ♥ 特技：鼻の下にペンをのせる ♥ 長所：真面目で探究心が強い ♥ 短所：物事を深く考えすぎちゃう ♥ 好きなブランド：GU ♥ 好きな色：白 ♥ 好きな教科：英語 ♥ 嫌いな教科：社会 ♥ 好きな食べ物：ヨーグルト、アイスクリーム、グラタン ♥ 嫌いな食べ物：お刺身 ♥ 好きな季節：冬 ♥ ついやってしまうクセ：笑うときに手を口元にあてる ♥ 座右の銘：自分に限界をつくらない！ ♥ 宝物：犬のぬいぐるみ「エンジェルちゃん」 Spoiler: translation ♥ Nickname: Shi-chan ♥ Date of birth: July 14, 2001 ♥ Age: 16 years old ♥ Hometown: Miyagi prefecture ♥ Blood type: O type ♥ Height: 160 cm ♥ Shoe size: 23.5 cm ♥ ST㋲ Debut: September 2017 issue ♥ Siblings: Older sister ♥ Favorite Movie: "Les Miserables" ♥ Favorite Book, Manga: Shigematsu Kiyoshi's "Your Friends" ♥ Pet: Shiba Inu, named Bito ♥ Special skill: Stacking pens on nose ♥ Strength: Serious and inquisitive ♥ Weakness: Thinking too much about things ♥ Favorite brand: GU ♥ Favorite color: White ♥ Favorite subject: English ♥ Disliked subject: Social studies ♥ Favorite food: Yogurt, ice cream, gratin ♥ Disliked food: Sashimi ♥ Favorite season: Winter ♥ Habit: Putting hand on mouth when laughing ♥ Motto: I don't want to limit myself! ♥ Treasures: Dog plush doll "Angel-chan" Spoiler: new Spoiler: kana&kanji ♥ ニックネーム：しーちゃん ♥ 生年月日：01年7月14日 ♥ 出身地：宮城県 ♥ 年齢：16歳 ♥ 学年：高1 ♥ 血液型：O型 ♥ 身長：160cm ♥ 靴のサイズ：23.5cm ♥ ST㋲デビュー：17年9月号 ♥ 兄弟構成：姉 ♥ ペット：犬のビト ♥ 好きな食べ物：ヨーグルト ♥ 好きなブランド：ローリーズファーム ♥ 長所：何事も飽きずに続けられること ♥ 短所：物事を深く考えすぎて引きずってしまうこと ♥ 好きな動物：犬 ♥ 集めているもの：四角い箱 ♥ ひまつぶし方法：美容法を調べる Spoiler: translation ♥ Nickname: Shi-chan ♥ Date of birth: July 14, 2001 ♥ Hometown: Miyagi prefecture ♥ Age: 16 years old ♥ Grade: High school 1st year ♥ Blood type: O type ♥ Height: 160 cm ♥ Shoe size: 23.5 cm ♥ ST㋲ Debut: September 2017 issue ♥ Siblings: Older sister ♥ Pet: Dog, named Bito ♥ Favorite Food: Yogurt ♥ Favorite Brand: Lowrys Farm ♥ Strength: To be able to continue on doing something without getting bored ♥ Weakness: Overthinking about one thing and being dragged on ♥ Favorite Animals: Dogs ♥ Collection: Square boxes ♥ Activity to spend time: Studying beauty stuffs They removed a lot from previous details...and added some new ones, but most of them are from the Q&A in Seventeen Models Perfect Book 2017 which I already translated. At Showroom broadcast yesterday, they talked a bit about Himetan & Kubochan, approximately at 31:37 Spoiler Manatsu (to Kubochan) "You are close friends with Himetan, aren't you?" Kubo "When 'Kikkake' started, Himeka-san firstly said to me "Shi-chan, come here", and then we walked together while holding hands. My tears wouldn't stop, although I already decided that I won't cry, after all I couldn't. After it was over too, she told me "I am glad Shi-chan stayed by my side," as she comforted me. I am really happy I could meet her." I really, really want to see this...
I think every Nogi fan who couldn't make the dome would really want to see this. Sony, take my money! This makes me even more sad about Himetan's graduation. The songs that they could've sung, the appearances they could've made together, and the fun they could've had are now just in an alternative timeline. I am not sure we are in the darkest timeline, but a world without Kubo-Hime is missing some light. Hopefully, they stay in contact and further their bond out of the public view...
From the profile picture, I think that she is not as thin as the previous picture, which is good for her.
Kubo Shiori is the very definition of a Yamato Nadeshiko. She needs little to no makeup to appear gorgeous. Fascinating how she's only 160cm yet she looks so tall in her magazine shots because of her slender build. Thank you guys for all of these contents, I want to like your posts but idk.
To like posts we have to install and use Tapatalk from our phone, which I also don't have by the way Kubochan's blog from yesterday, November 12th. A roller coaster of emotions. This is the third time consecutively in her blogs, when she gets to the serious part, the aura feels dark. I don't know if that's only me, but I'm a bit worried. Or maybe she's just a bit emotional after Himetan and Marika's last stage in Dome before. Spoiler: Where are you going? Please come back. Where are you going? Please come back. Kubo Shiori Hello everyone! Good work every day! Nogizaka46 3rd generation High school 1st year 16 years old I am Kubo Shiori. Today too, thank you very much! From handshake meeting some time ago. Peace. Right. In the last blog, I wrote that there is no brake, But after all there is indeed a brake. Let me revise it. Individual handshake meeting in Kyoto Thank you very much!!! There were a lot of “Nice to meet you” I enjoyed talking about various things. That day there were also a lot of flowers(´･_･`) I am afraid I always forget to put in the flower (photos), so I am sorry, but this time because I confirmed it many times it should be alright!! They were beautiful. Thank you very much. Many people praised the shirt I wore for the 1st part! Higuchi-san told me too that it was cute! I am happy (´･_･`),,, But there’s no photo… I will post it later. Let’s talk a lot too in the next handshake meeting. Thank you very much. Handshake meeting in Sendai is coming right up, I am really looking forward to it. When you come, Please go to Kasho Sanzen-san for souvenirs! Well Recently, watching drama, movie is really addicting. I love watching drama since a long time ago, I’ve always occupied the television at home. I will re-watch the drama I once liked again and again. Maybe until I understand what the story is about, and until I remember all the dialogues(´･_･`) Recently, If I watch the drama I liked that was aired when I was in elementary school again, After all my love is unchanged(´･_･`) My hobbies finally have increased again since I came here! It’s a good thing. This condition is alright! November 7th - 8th. I was standing at Tokyo Dome. It was huge. Thinking about it, It was many times bigger than what I imagined. Being surrounded by glittering scenery, Ah, standing here, I realized again that it’s really a happy thing. When I was impressed, Only ordinary words came out… I also thought about that. In a stage of dreams where the seniors pursued, Joining in the middle, we also stood up as members. The seniors’ profiles were sparkling, They were dazzling. Looking at their figures, I felt that dreams really do come true. Nogizaka46 is a place to make your dreams come true Someone said that to me. I am too, at this place, as group or as individual, even just small things, Becoming a person who can make her dream come true. Becoming a person which a dream is bestowed upon. So I made a strong resolution. These two days, I made sure to engrave what I felt and what I saw in my heart, From now on I will never forget to keep on striving in activities I have. I found a lot of fans (uchiwa), towels, and psyllium. When I got on the truck for the first time at the encore, I was surprised I could become so close to everyone. I can see everyone’s faces closely! I felt happy. I have a lot of things to tell you, But after all I’m a person who can’t convey things well. I will not forget that scenery. I am going to be someone appropriate to be in this Nogizaka46. I am going to be a person who will exceed your expectations. From now on too, please take care of me. Himeka-san and Marika-san’s last stage, I stood there. I won’t cry. I won’t cry. I won’t cry. So while chanting in my heart, I was watching Under-san corner all the time from the side. From the very first song, tears just wouldn’t stop. “Koko ni Iru Riyuu” When I went to Nogizaka Live for the first time, I didn’t know anything such as calls, “Teitaion ni naru” (We’re going to get hypothermia) I was startled fans were chanting loudly after the lyrics. I still remember that throbbing feelings in my heart at that moment. At that moment, it maybe isn’t an exaggeration to say that I solidified my determination. For me, it was a big song. Watching that song being performed at (Tokyo) Dome, After all, Marika-san, Both as a performer and as a human being, Is really wonderful. “Kimi wa Boku to Awanai Hou ga Yokatta no ka na” A beloved song. I love the figure of Himeka-san who was singing happily. As she was walking down the flower road, as expected Himeka-san as an idol is always at her full power. The first time I had a work together with her, suddenly she said to me, “The first time I took you to eat with me, did you have any trouble?” She cared for me. That smile I saw back then, the smile I saw at the stage. Both are the same smile. Himeka-san, is forever an idol. Even if she graduated, she is my eternal idol. After the performance, “I am glad Shi-chan is joining and coming along. Don’t work too hard.” She told me. With those words engraved in my heart, From now on I will do my best. (TLnote: As this sentence will come out once more later, I will explain at the end of the blog.) Marika-san, Himeka-san. Really, thank you very much. I will always love you. Double encore. “Kikkake” Lining up with Himeka-san Ikuta-san and Chiharu-san Looking at the figures of Chuusangumi walking together side by side, I thought that I want to have a relationship where one day we will also, in this way, stand by each other and crying together. Tamami, happy birthday. The end of Nogizaka46’s summer is coming This is the hottest summer I’ve ever felt since I was born. Momo-chan, Yoda-chan. This is the summer of your breakthrough. It was cool. I really appreciate your hard work. I don’t really pay attention to this, but Today, the emoji is reinitialized. (´･_･`)This kid never comes out in front of sentences(´･_･`) From now on please cooperate with me ☺︎ Change a predicament to an opportunity. These words, Are the words that I want to tell to myself many times now. Pinch to chance. Recently, there is lyrics that I can listen to many times. Experiences or past data are not relevant. Greatest wind speed ever observed. Let’s become the first one to exist ‘Because it was like this, because it was like that in the past’ Thinking that way is wasting time. If you think the same as me, Let’s open up a new path with efforts. Now that I’ve faced my weakness, I feel like I am becoming stronger than ever Because it is not simple, I wonder if there is a significance of trying. I will do my best. It is sudden, but I like choir~ When I was in junior high, it was my most favorite event Tears come out whenever I listen to the choir or sing the song by myself The song that I sang once The emotional attachment becomes stronger. There are a lot of choir songs that I like. “Anata e Tabidachi ni Yoseru Message ~Toki no Megami yori~” (Message Delivered to You Upon Departure ~from Goddess of Time~) (TLnote: God, this is so beautiful! For those who want to listen) I regularly listen to this song. What is your favorite song? Suzaku and Shione. (TLnote: their characters in Migoroshi Hime) I applied my make up by myself. I wonder if I’m getting good. Happy. Frustrated. Sad. Fun. With such emotions within me, Every day new comrades increase. Recently, my friends have increased. Surely it will play essential role as the result, I think she is an important girl after all. Someday, when the day that seems good to have her comes, I will introduce her to everyone. (TLnote: I wonder who is she? I actually can’t infer the gender. I’m assuming the person she’s talking about is a she) Recently, I have something to think about I began to want to create routines in life. For a healthy livelihood, I want to send off an improving life every day. Routines… I think it’s good. Anyhow, I want to get up early!! Early bird gets the worm ☺︎ Someone please tell me how to get up early By the way, I put on three alarm clocks. And! Nogizaka Bunko. All 46 members are on the cover. I, Was allowed to be the cover of Burial of Brahman by Ogawa Yoko. I am eager to read it quickly. Now, as the book I’m currently reading will be over soon, I will pick it up next. Because I want to exchange opinions with everyone, I will be happy if you can read it ☺︎ Thank you for your cooperation. I will read it until the next handshake meeting. Beloved Aya-chan series Part 2 When she’s eating pancake, Aya-chan cutely put cream inside her mouth. Today she’s cute too. I will share again with everyone. It is sudden, but The power of words is great, isn’t it. My words are good, They sound beautiful. But they have no credibility. Just like lies. That’s right. Certainly, I don’t even know what I want to say, As I read again past blogs I’ve written. But, until now, blog is like a diary where I write what I feel The one that conveys what I am feeling at that time, is my daily diary. Somehow I think too much on things, When I see one thing, ten things come to mind. (I wonder if that’s a good example) That’s why, I cannot summarize my words well, the way of talking is going round and round. I wonder. But, There are people who read these blogs. You are the one who is currently reading this sentence. For you, I want to keep on writing. I want to continue telling you things. For always reading, Really, thank you very much. It will be great if I can wake up early tomorrow. Is everyone going to work? Or school? Everyone who is working hard every day. You are shining. I have to work hard too, right. Just like everyone, I will do my best. Good night. Please have a good rest today. Ah, before going the bed, “You’ve worked hard.” Why don’t you mutter that Towards yourself who have worked hard today, and sleep? I will do the same too today. See you tomorrow. Good night. I will write again. Kubo Shiori. Timing It’s a thing everyone has. Everyone wants it, But as they don’t know when it will come, They are waiting. It is a lottery altogether. Everyone wants to reach success. But as they don’t know when it will come out, They are waiting. That’s why various people continue on, isn’t it. We don’t know who will pull out the success. But, of course, everyone has the equal possibility to pull it. We don’t know when it will be, who it will be. There must be such a thing in this life too. But everyone’s possibilities. They are equal. Therefore I will be calm without being withered until I come around, I will stand still and wait. In the meantime, I don’t know what kind of change will happen, But I want to see it. In the meantime, trying various things, In order to make that time come, In order to be prepared, I will take my time. “Don’t work too hard.” With those words engraved in my heart, I will do my best. (TLnote: for the sake of preserving the subtext, the original words used for ‘Don’t work too hard’ is 頑張りすぎないでね/ganbari suginaide ne. Then for ‘I will do my best’ she used the good ol’ 頑張ります/ganbarimasu. As these words contradict each other, there are two possibilities: 1. Kubochan don’t pay heed to the advice, as she keeps on working hard even after being told to not work too hard. 2. Kubochan is working hard but now with that advice at hand, she gives more care in it, trying to not be overworked. Obviously it’s the second one. That’s why I paraphrase it to ‘do my best’ just so make it clear, since Japanese fans were amused when they read that contradiction.)
Thanks again for the translation! You're fast! I immediately thought of you when I saw the blog on the website, and the work it must be to translate it all. I am not too worried. She is a real thinker, and combined with all the high and lows a Nogi member has to deal with, I am not surprised her blogs are a emotional rollercoaster.
Kimi wa Boku to... is one of my favorite Nogi songs. The music arrangement is great, the melody is great. A touching song. Himetan, Marika. Goodbye.
I hope so. Seems like within their short encounter a deep bond has been created, so I hope they can continue on even though they take different paths. Suddenly I'm imagining a decade from now, seeing a photo of them, with Himetan's kids maybe, or with Ranze as well, smiling happily. Ah. Thank you, but I'm still not fast enough haha. I re-read her sentences many, many times before I could decide what kind of sentence I would use. I tread each of her words slowly, because sometimes in a glance it could sound different from the actual meaning. Every time there's a long break in-between her paragraphs, I sighed, clenched my teeth, and muttered to myself 'Here we go again' About her content, I hope you are right. She's in her adolescence period too, so maybe her emotions, both positive and negative, come and go. It might have some influences on the way she write things, as her mood swings a lot. Still I salute her writing skills. She does know her punctuation, how to put some weight in the sentences, how to break for a bit before coming in with a punchline. Things which are very prone to be lost in translation. That's why I usually take my time in translating it. Speed isn't my priority, and with my limited Japanese, I hope her message can be transmitted in English the way she intends it to be. Borrowing her words, 是非読んでいただけると嬉しいです I will be happy if you can read it~
I don't know why, but Shiori-chan's blog post have a calming quality to it. Once again, thanks for the hard work. Btw, I tried Tapatalk, but it's so confusing to use that I've uninstalled it. I wish S48 Admins would consider directly integrating a like button on future updates.
