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Please tell us something about HELLO.’s music and visual concept. Ria: Keeping it short, music-wise it’s “Simple is best!”. Our visual concept is: “Super flashy is best!!” Sekiguchi: Popularity, isn’t it? 373: Positive music. No matter if you listen to it or see us, it’s for you to become happy! Momonari: Something like: It’s also hard to be a human being. But look at it, it’s cute! Aki: We want to make the music and lyrics to be easy to understand. Speaking of the visuals, it seems like I’m the one who took over the role of the cute kirakira person, so look at this kirakira-me!

On May 28th you will release your first single “Kimi to kakusei.”. Which topic led to the creation of this song? Ria: We didn’t just want to make an appeal to our audience and convey the message. The topic is that first of all we are able to make an appeal to ourselves and are able to convey something to ourselves. That’s why we decided for the “kimi to” kakusei. [= awakening “with you”] Sekiguchi: There are so many difficult questions. I don’t really know at all? 373: I include the topic and my thoughts completely in the lyrics of the composed songs. Momonari: It’s the same as before. It’s hard to be a human being. The song is full of that feeling. Also a bandman isn’t a person that can do everything. Aki: The topic of HELLO.’s first song is to not do many all too complicated things.

Please tell us what part of “kimi to kakusei.” Is the one we definitely need to listen to? Ria: As thought, it’s the chorus. Sekiguchi: The synchronicity. 373: It’s the chorus. Positive lyrics and a melody that is easy to remember. I hum it often (laughs) Momonari: I like the part where the lyrics go “Sore de ha sakebimasho?”. Aki: I get angry at this awesome voice when he’s singing “hitokoso saru no dekisokonai nanjanai no?”

Please tell us what the highlights of the PV of “kimi to kakusei.” are. Ria: We decided on “completely free” being the topic of our outfits. It shows our individuality, likes and characters. You won’t get tired of it, no matter whose scenes you’re watching. So light up your room, go a few steps away from your screen and just have fun watching it! Sekiguchi: That it was shot in the city Atsugi in the Kanagawa prefecture. 373: There are differences in the character that show in our outfits. I think it’s really cute, so please watch it properly. Momonari: 373 is cute. That’s a random recommendation. Aki: It has been so long that I shot a music video, so I could shoot it with such a fresh feeling. Please watch it!

Please tell us the highlights of the coupling song “non-perfection world”. Ria: 373’s guitar solo. Sekiguchi: The part when it gets quiet after the outro. Because it makes you think: “Ah, the calm night is the best!” 373: My guitar solo…!!! Momonari: Akki and my interaction is cool! Aki: The drum solo! I definitely want you to jump around at lives during this part!

What kind of concerts will HELLO. create from here on? Ria: A giant tornado live that will drag in everything and everyone = a live that will drag the whole live house in and where you can show your emotions openly and where you can go crazy as much as you like. Sekiguchi: I want to throw out all the dark and grotesque world views. 373: I want you all to go home with a smile on your face and create this together with you. Momonari: Like a great sports festival. After it’s over you will be able to sleep well. Aki: I’d be happy if you all just have fun together. It’s important to be nice to each other! Really!

As an artist during a live, what are you thinking while standing on stage? Ria: To sing with true feelings. Sekiguchi: To put my focus on my guitar. 373: To drag in the audience. Momonari: To become a lion! Aki: To search for Aki-gya.

Please talk about your enthusiasm regarding your first live “kimi to kakusei. In SHINJUKU”! Ria: I definitely want to hold a live that only the current HELLO. can hold, so that I can hear from at least one more person the words “I’m glad I went”. I’m waiting at the live house! Sekiguchi: I’ll insert a trauma into you! 373: This is the beginning of HELLO.’s story. We’ll convey more than 100% to you! Momonari: I like Shinjuku, so I’ll give my best~! Aki: I want to make this into a day that makes you forget all the disliked things and also everything about tomorrow.

Please send a message to our ViSULOG readers that gave you some attention! Ria: HELLO. has just started. I hope we can meet many people through music during our band activity period. We hope we will meet for a long time. As an individual human being as well as as band I want to be active while always having in mind that every minute, every second we’re growing. Please treat us well!! Sekiguchi: (???) 373: Let’s create HELLO.’s story together that is about to start. Momonari: Such a band is good, isn’t it? Let’s give our best all together! Aki: I’m drummer Aki. If you’re thinking “Lately there isn’t enough music…” or “There’s no band I go to lives often for anymore…” then definitely come to see HELLO.’s lives!