#rip my wallet...

That tiny baby has already turned 24 now. So, I’m glad my birthday came again this year. This year especially has been a lot of not really knowing what the future will bring. My thoughts have been messy and there have been so many days where I felt uneasy. I feel lucky to be able to experience each morning that passes. I wanted to charge through my 23rd year doing my very best, but couldn’t stay the course, leaving me pretty frustrated up until the very end.  Since I couldn’t finish the course I wanted to take at 23, I think my plans after turning 24 will be to finish what I wanted to do at 23. Of course, those plans include all of you reading this right now. There will probably be a lot of difficult times ahead, but we’re all connected by the same sky; we’re all connected by our hearts. Let’s blast through year 24. There’s definitely going to be fun times waiting ahead. Every year I’m seriously surprised by how many congratulatory messages I get on my birthday. I’m so thankful. So very thankful.  I’ve met so many good people. I met all of you, and I met all of the wonderful members of my staff who came to work with me. It’s really because of all the people supporting me lots that I can stand strong.  I always say that no matter how much I thank everyone, it won’t be enough to express how grateful I am. It would be nice if my gratitude and love could reach you in one way or another. I hope I can treasure the bonds we have. Rather than someone who is just loved by other people, I want to be a person who gives love in return. It would make me happy if you could continue to closely, or gently, watch over me. Thanks for watching the stream as well - I was finally able to tell everyone my three big announcements. I’m putting together a rave review for the stream. Look forward to it, okay?

Image: Saito Shuka \ Three Big Announcements /

1. This fall, 2nd mini-album release confirmed! 2. The mini-album theme will be announced live on stream! 3. Original merchandise confirmed for production!

Thanks for making today, the day I was born, a wonderful day.