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Minegishi Minami (Miichan) / 1st Generation

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  1. bonjourmarlene

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    I don't see you calling Jurina a leech for staying in the group longer [hehe] The only times you ever make a post in this thread is to call Miichan a leech. It's getting tiresome.

    If Maiyan is happy with an online concert, good for her. As a fan of someone, I probably wouldn't be happy with an online graduation concert. I felt bad for Kawamoto Saya (Team 4) and Yamamoto Ruka (Team 8) because they didn't even get to meet their fans one last time. And the fans didn't get to meet their favourite idol in person one last time.

    It's unfortunate that COVID-19 happened and some concerts and/or graduations had to be postponed, but it's not fair to blame the girls for wanting to see their fans when they perform as an idol for the last time. I think it's sad that they have to do online gradcons, and I'm sad for Maiyan and her fans.

    Anyway.

    On the topic of her article/blog post (?), her "kyou mo sake wo nomimasendeshita" at the end of every tweet hits differently now. Before, it seemed like a simple 'I want to lose weight and live healthier' thing but now it's more like an ex-alcoholic sobriety thing. I don't mean this in a negative way at all; addictions happen to anyone. I really admire the fact that she's been sober for so long now and it makes me appreciate her efforts even more. We also see a lot of neglect from management's side, so to hear her say that management encouraged her to get a helper with chores around the house makes me very happy.
     
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    Well, she did admit it made her a bit lazy though, not having to do anything around the house, but it was efficient :)

    from what I've read and heard ... people with a real alcohol (or other) addiction always struggle to stay on the straight and narrow ... and without knowing much more about Miichan's personal live I find it hard to say if it was just a habit of going out with friends and drink (too much) or a real addiction.
    (I would expect the gossip rags to pick up on any real problematic behaviour, as for example with the infamous Acchan in an alcohlic stupor pics being carried, or the Miichan and Takamina during a party pics, haven't seen those)

    she sure is open about these things though

    btw, maybe someone can enlighten me on the 'the woman who comes when you call her'
    it almost sounds like they called her an 'escort'/'callgirl' ... which must be insulting to Miichan for sure
     
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    I think the thing is with alcohol that it's a normal drink in most societies, albeit only available at a certain age; but still, it's not considered a bad thing to drink a glass a night whereas a some powders and/or pills every night would be frowned upon. I would personally say, if you can't go out with friends and not have a drink, then you're already too dependent on alcohol and have a slight problem. It's not about the amount (although, obviously, the more amount the worse) but rather about the relationship. If it's a necessity to have alcohol when you're bored, or to have a drink when you go out with friends every single time, then that's already an addiction.

    Such an addiction is probably easier to overcome as the physical detox might be less difficult, but it's still difficult to change habits that are so engrained in a person.
     
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    Why do you think it's dead? are sales down?
     
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    Miichan (along with Annin) appears in Yukirin's latest video on her channel (from 12:04 to 13:30):


    if the video does not show watch the video here
     
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    If that really is the original Aitakatta uniform.... then it's in a really pristine condition
    [​IMG]

    and you've got to admire the level of detail the costume department puts into those uniforms, details like the necklace with the M in Mariko-sama's uniform from Ue kara Mariko
    or the necktie of the Aitakatta uniform with the zipper

    and Miichan's hair has gotten long again ... still has the blue colouring ... to be completely in character she should of course have worn her ponytail even higher up .... it's something you can often recognise Miichan from in the pre-2013 performances ... her 'big hair' :)

    btw, never really got/liked the slanted skirts of Heavy Rotation, it looked a bit cheapish to me ... while in the river RIVER costumes it just works
     
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    In case you were wondering ... has Miichan lost interest in her YouTube channel? (we didn't get a video last Sunday)



    the answer is no


    if the video does not show watch the video here



    it's at the M&S office, but it seems to be another cooking session ... with Miion :)

    One thing they are going to make is Gyoza … yummie :)

    2:55 did Miion call Miichan mama just now? 'mama gyōza madaa" (those stylised hiragana are above my paygrade :/ )
    Miichan: "mama??"

    4:06 Miichan doesn't care all that much about expiry dates it seems :)
    5:07 Miion getting a bit carried away with the mother and child bit :)
    5:26 and suddenly we're back in Indonesia
    9:32 well, I saw that one coming .... :) ... and it all went so well up till then
    11:12 lol, no comment ....

    Miichan is pretty handy with a knife ....

    And Miichan was at that dokirri show, the one with the mud in the corridor, ... well ...
    dokirri, guess it says it all
    [​IMG][​IMG]

    Miion tweeted about the YouTube video
    https://twitter.com/mionnn_48/status/1302196322213142530
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    みぃちゃんのYouTubeにお邪魔させて頂きました!わーい! 上手くカメラ回せてたか不安だし味の感想ちゃんと伝わってるか心配だし私の笑い声ケタケタうるさくて申し訳ないけど、みぃママ可愛すぎるので見てね :inlove:
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    I visited Mii-chan's YouTube! Hooray! I'm worried if I could turn the camera well, I'm worried if the impression of the taste is transmitted properly, my laughter I'm sorry it's noisy, but Mii Mama is too cute so please look :inlove:
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    Mii-mama :D
     
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    Carries it has expired for a year and a half :shocku:
     
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    I think it's soy sauce ... that will usually be ok for a long period when stored cooled.
    Here in the Netherlands probably the most commonly used soy sauce is ketjap manis (for use with bami or nasi)... that will keep good for ages (from experience) ...
    I just read a foodblog that says soy sauce will be ok to up to 3 year, maybe even longer, just like honey and vinegar (those never go bad)

    and when it's gone off you will taste it immediately

    The funny thing of course, is that Miichan checks it (something I usually forget) .... notices it .... and refuses to show it to Miion till after she put it in the dish :)
    (btw, this isn't Miichan's kitchen, it's the kitchen at the M&S offices, and there is at least one staff member present, you can hear her when Miichan discovers her lid won't do the job of sealing the frying pan :), which leads to a McGuyver like solution )


    btw, I truly appreciate the way they try to set the right example by washing up thoroughly, wearing face masks and trying to keep their distance

    I only wish our cabinet minister of justice and security would have done the same :/

    some bonus instagram content
    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
     
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    She showed up at =LOVE's 3rd Year Anniversary concert today!

    For those that don't know, =LOVE is the first idol group produced by Sashihara Rino. She's got =LOVE and their sister group ≠ME, both of which performed at the concert today. I didn't expect to see Miichan with them!

    EhO9s5eUwAAxSDB.jpeg

    https://twitter.com/chan__31/status/1302593310536560640
     
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    Well Miichan is after all good pals with Sasshii ... and she did show up at Sasshii's HKT graduation concert as well, even though she didn't participate (officially, but Sasshii gave her some screen time anyway :) )
     
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    That's true but she's also actually friends with Sasshi and they've worked together for quite a long time [hehe] She doesn't have a connection to the =LOVE members besides knowing their producer/manager. Sasshi herself didn't perform at the concert
     
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    but she was there :)
    [​IMG]

    Maybe Miichan and Sasshii just enjoyed the concert together ;)


    More info about the lottery dokkiri
    program from 22/08 with Miichan, I get the idea it's about the part of Tokyo, Takashimadaira, where Miichan grew up, and her parents beer pub is located, it features her mom and dad
    The program is about the largest housing complex in Japan located on the other side of the track, not sure if that's where Miichan's parent live though
    https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV11D4y127fa?from=search&seid=7272843823794843528
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    ow, I think this confirms that Miichan's parents pub was named after no3b's kirigirisujin
    [​IMG]
    Not that surprsing as it was previously a tearoom under the name 'Tane'
    well, turns out Miichan did grow up in one of those huge flats
    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
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    Miichan did her usual status update and Mariko-sama responded

    https://twitter.com/chan__31/status/1304384292475133955

    コナン見るから急いでお風呂入る! 今日もお酒を飲みませんでした(278日目)
    I'm watching Conan, I need a bath, now! I didn't drink again today (Day 278).
    篠田麻里子
    みーちゃんクイズありがとう
    Thanks for the quiz, Miichan!
    峯岸みなみ
    まりちゃん、今度一緒に踊ってみませんか
    Mari-chan, would you like to dance with us next time?

    i.e. ... Miichan invited Mariko to dance with her .... I'm all for it :D
    I suspect the quiz refers to Miichan's next article ... but haven't had time to read it
    it's not a quiz, it's an essay writing competition :)

    As @bonjourmarlene pointed out .. it was a quiz :/
    But ... Miichan is also having a essay writing competition for the magazine she wrote the essay for earlier this month, if you are a female between 20 and 29 you can enter ;)

    And I was wondering of course, Conan? ... the Barbarian .... O'Brian? ... but now I'm guessing, 名探偵コナン, the detective :)
     
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    The quiz refers to Kojiharu's latest Youtube video, I believe. Kojiharu and Mariko did an AKB48 quiz on Kojiharu's channel, and Miichan read/prepared the questions for them. Questions included "When did AKB48's theatre open?" and "What was the B-side to the single 'Aitakatta'?"

    Spoiler alert: Mariko barely remembered anything [hehe]

    A lot of the questions also included "How old is staff member XX?" Miichan wasn't there physically, she had recorded the questions, I believe. You can still watch the video here if you're interested in hearing her voice and marvelling at how much Mariko forgot.


    if the video does not show watch the video here
     
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    Those look stylish ....


    I was wondering what kind of skirts goes with those tops ...
    [​IMG]

    AKB costume department went for a stylish retro look ..... a mid previous century look
    I like the dark blue ones a bit better than the whites

    I keep being amazed in how much work they put into the costumes, not one of them is the same (for the senbatsu at least), and they all are really detailed.

    Sasshii was there as well (as a MC?) and posted this
    https://twitter.com/345__chan/status/1304744335980679168
    "Older sisters came"
    [​IMG]

    ok.. don't know why I can't remember seeing those, but they seemed to be used at Kōhaku the year before last (and I dare to call myself a fan :oops:)

    Ow, Miichan dropped her YT video a day early

    if the video does not show watch the video here
    it's a cover of this song

    if the video does not show watch the video here
    This is the first video I've ever tried to sing.
    I was surprised to hear the title of the song, "I was cheated on, but I still love you, and Riria's voice is so wonderful that I decided to try singing it.
    I didn't think it could possibly compete with the clarity of your voice, so I tried to make a difference in the Minegishi version by adding more emotion to the big chorus. Please listen to the original and come back here again and enjoy it as many times as you want.
    I love singing as much as dancing, but I haven't had a chance to deliver a whole song in my own voice, so I'm glad I started YouTube after all.
    I'd love to hear your requests and memories of your love in the comments section, so I can have more fun before I go to bed. I'd appreciate it if you could send me a request song or a memory of your love in the comments section.

    Make sure to check out the extras after the ending!
    lol.... that spoiler on the end :D
     
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    Yeah, I really like her voice, tonally it just hits that sweet spot for me.
     
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    lol ... someone unleashed some Photoshop skills on Sasshii's pic
    [​IMG]
    source:https://twitter.com/myidealrinochan/status/1304749385620664321

    And I think I said it before, Miichan's voice is a bit frail, but song like these (and her graduation song) really suite her.
    She has a pleasant, distinct voice and to my ears a nice clear diction
    Maybe that's why she was picked to deliver the graduation speech in the Sakura no Hanabiratachi MV, it seems it wasn't because she looked smart/intelligent, as she found out to her disappointment when she asked Aki-P about it :)

    Ow, Sasshii and Yukirin are having a Twitter fight whether Sasshii saw the performance or not (as there is no TV in the dressing room) :D

    Miichan's daily tweet .... no alcohol today either
    https://twitter.com/chan__31/status/1304768585160560642
    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
    Looked like she got pranked again ...

    just for reference ..
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    I'm either blind or stupid ... but I don't seem to be able to locate Miichan's ... :confused:
    I thought it was the one third from the right second row from the top ... but Miichan's has more buttons down the center and a sort of belt ...
     
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    The AKB48 Group Shop has just released some member photo sets with today's costumes. This is the sample pic for Miichan:
    AK-023-2009-72879_p01_500.jpg

    From that I'd say that Miichan's costume is indeed third from the right in the second row in that set of pictures, mainly by comparing the shape of the collar. However I've rewatched the video and looked at the backstage photos and yes the collar is the same, and also there's some white piping (or a belt?) across the waist which appears in the Group Shop photo but I can't see it in the picture set.

    (and I do love these particular costumes and my credit card number has somehow found its way into the Group Shop website... ;))
     
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