Takase Mana blog: Snow Princess Kakizaki Memi graduates

Snow Princess 

Takase Mana
2019.08.16


Hello, everyone (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ
It's Takase Mana

Memi....
After this handshake event, Memi's graduation ceremony was held.
Now she has really graduated.
I still don't feel it's real.
No matter when I see her, she's always the Snow Princess Angel

Memi's graduation: Good news from Takase Mana

Memi fans' worries are much reduced today, after words from Takase Mana in her blog.

Manafi makes a point of saying Memi has spoken to her often, over a long period of time, about other things she wants to do, and about graduating in order to do them. She says that Memi will not have any regrets. 

Fans are making the implication that Memi has not suffered from any of the wilder things speculated, such as a serious illness, or being attacked by a stalker. 

We still don't know for sure why she is quitting now, as opposed to earlier or later. The change of the name and atmosphere of the group must be part of the immediate push. But the idea of graduating is not something new, and has a positive feeling behind it.

Here is the part of Manafi's 27 June blog that deals with Memi:


(...)


And the number of handshake lanes I've sold out has risen to 13!
It's still not enough
But I am truly filled with feelings of gratitude!!


In recent handshake events,
Even though there have been sad things, I have been optimistic, thinking a sad face would not do, and have faced you all with many smiles and had handshake events that were truly enjoyable, from the bottom of my heart.

A lot of things have happened in a short time
That have shaken you fans.
People have been coming to my lane crying.
It surprised Kono-chan, who was in my lane for the national handshake event. You never know how long we will be able to continue meeting, so it came strongly to me again what happiness, what a miracle it is that I can meet and talk with you all directly.

Through tears, you all told me your feelings, about me and about the group, and I came close to crying myself.
There was talk about Memi, but there were a lot of people who said how much they loved us as a combo. I thought about a lot of things, such as that if I had become more popular sooner, we could have done more together.
But I've been hearing from Memi for a long time about ways she would like to live in the future, and things she would like to try doing, and that she wanted to graduate to do them, so this is not something she will regret.

Takase Mana blog: Kakizaki Memi's graduation

Idols

Takase Mana
2019.06.22  21:55


Good evening, everyone (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ
It's Takase Mana

Kakizaki Memi's graduation and Hamagishi Hiyori's hiatus have been announced.

Hiyo-tan
Hiyo-tan is really an honest kid, everyone's little sister, someone who sees everything around her and is kind to people.
With her continuing poor health, even when she was able to take part in activities, she sometimes had to rest. But she continued to do her very best.

Speaking personally, for Kyun she was in the position next to me and always made me laugh!
When she was not able to take part in lives or TV recording, I felt quite lonely.
With Hiyo-tan not there, we change our positioning a bit to fill the gap, and for bigger performances we make changes in our movements.
Hiyo-tan should not worry but just relax and rest, so that when she returns she will be able to perform and work even harder.
Hiyo-tan's place will be here for her whenever she returns. We'll wait for you!
Since you've decided on a hiatus, I want you to rest properly and become better, and return with your usual smiling face.

And then, Memi.

Ahh...honestly, I don't know what to write, or how.

Takase Mana says Kakizaki Memi is fine

A tweet reports that, in handshake Monday afternoon, Takase Mana said that Memi is fine, and we should just wait for her return. They ate together on Sunday.

Makuhari Messe 6 May, session 2 handshake report
me: Um, I have something I would like to discuss with Manafi. For Memi's sake, is there anything you can tell us?
Fii: Just to wait. And that Memi is fine. I ate with her yesterday.
me: I see. Thank you for telling me!

のも(郵便屋さん)‏ @nomo_ganaota
5/6 幕張個握 2部 高瀬 3枚 握手レポ 自:まなふぃに相談があるんだけどさー。 芽実ちゃんのために自分たちに何か出来ることはないのかなー？ ふぃ:待ってるだけでいいんだよ！ それに元気だよ！芽実！ 昨日も一緒にご飯食べたし。 自:そうなんだ！ありがとう。教えてくれて！

Another handshake guest says they asked Ushio Sarina, who said they had all eaten together on Monday, including Memi and Kage-chan. (すぎや@gigaccha)


The last bit of info we got before this was a tweet from Memi's father saying he had been up a mountain with his daughter, gathering flowers and lichen for an art exhibition. Close inspection of the figure in the background of the first photo (click to enlarge) suggests it was probably his elder daughter, not Memi.

Takase Mana blog: Kakizaki Memi, on her 17th birthday

Memi's Birthday  

Takase Mana
2018.12.08


Hello, everyone (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ
It's Takase Mana


December 2nd was Kakizaki Memi's birthday!

"Happy Birthday" [in English]
Congratulations


As Memi's age builds up, she has become a very amusing girl, especially recently when she's saying nothing but "meow" and has become a burikko!!

When we first met at the audition, she was 14.
That girl is now 17. It seems to have happened so quickly.

Kakizaki Memi blog: Hoping to shine brightly now that she is 17. Lots of pics. Joyful Love video link.

17

Kakizaki Memi
2018.12.03



Hello,
It's Kakizaki Memi.

Yesterday, December 2nd, was my birthday!

I'm now 17...

The members all wished me Happy Birthday

Kakizaki Memi blog: Happy Halloween, acting practice, not enough Takase

Happy Halloween

Kakizaki Memi
2018.11.01


Good evening,
It's Kakizaki Memi.

Today is Halloween...

Kakizaki Memi blog: Tokyo Idol Festival -- enjoyment and photos

TIF 

Kakizaki Memi
2018.08.04


Good evening,
It's Kakizaki Memi

Yesterday, we performed at Tokyo Idol Festival 2018

We performed there last year, too, with the Kanji-sans,
But this year Hiragana Keyaki itself
Was given the role of highlight final performer of the day.
It makes me really happy (*^^*)

Hiragana Keyaki at Keyaki Republic: Memi, Kumi, Toshi, Miho and NO WAR

Hiragana Keyaki only had 3-4 songs at each of the three Keyaki Republic lives. But they merited a story in Nikkan Sports entertainment news:

At their live, Hiragana Keyaki's Kakizaki Memi shouted out: "Let's make memories!"

The final performance of Keyaki Republic 2018 took place July 22nd, at the FujiQ Highlands Conifer Forest. In the middle of the program, Keyakizaka's junior group, Hiragana Keyaki, performed.

Hiragana went on stage for the tenth song, a joint version of Taiyou wa Miageru Hito wo Erabanai.

This was the first time Hiragana's 2nd generation had performed at Keyaki Republic, and it was the first time the groups had performed the song together. Just before the main hook, the two groups lined up together, members alternating, with the Keyakizaka46 captain, Sugai Yuuka (22), at the left end of the line, and the Hiragana captain, Sasaki Kumi (22), at the right end.

After that, the Hiragana members were alone on stage. Sasaki Kumi said: "Aren't outdoor lives great!" with a smile. Katou Shiho (20) and Watanabe Miho (18) told summer ghost stories, bringing laughter from the crowd.

After that, the group did Kitaishiteinai Jibun. Then the ten 1st-generation members did Dare Yori mo Takaku Tobe! Kakizaki Memi (16) shouted: "Come with Hiragana Keyaki and let's all make summer memories together!" Finally, they all performed NO WAR in the Future, and were bathed in huge cheers.

Kakizaki Memi blog: Handshake dress and flowers; plus a photo of Memi power

Takoyaki

Kakizaki Memi
2018.07.04


Hello,
It's Kakizaki Memi.

Kakizaki Memi blog: Album debut!! Joy, thanks, and determination. With pics.

Hashiridasu Shunkan 

Kakizaki Memi
2018.06.21


Hello,
It's Kakizaki Memi.

Finally, our debut album, Hasiridasu Shunkan, has gone on sale!!!!

Hiragana Keyakizaka46 has made its album debut!!!!

Somehow, I'm so happy that I have a lot I want to say (*^^*)

Kakizaki Memi blog: Live concerts coming in rainy June

Live concerts coming soon ~ 

Kakizaki Memi
2018.05.31


Good evening,
It's Kakizaki Memi.

The Plum Rains are on their way 

The rainy season is so wet and humid.
My hair gets all tangled
And somehow I just can't get my mood up.
I don't like it much 

Come soon, summer ~

Kakizaki Memi blog: Mii-Pan and Kage-chan, Takase loss... Ayumi stage play

Los Angeles

Kakizaki Memi
2018.04.29


Good evening,
It's Kakizaki Memi.


Suddenly, we're already in Golden Week!


What will you all do for fun, I wonder??

For those who haven't decided yet,
There are tickets available on the day of each performance of Ayumi, so please be sure to come and see it ~

Kage-chan really seems fresh and lively    lol

Kakizaki Memi on Hiragana Oshi TV: Reaction from 2channel is positive and even clean

I liked the flow of posts in Memi's thread on 2channel after her appearance on Hiragana Oshi. Here are a few, from various posters [with my comments]:

-- '"She wasn't shy at all with Audrey, but spoke up clearly." [As I would have expected, having seen her recent Showroom broadcasts and other interactions.]

-- "We won't see any more confrontations with Moriya, I guess." [Good. That probably helped her to come out of herself a bit at the time, but I think it rather misrepresented her actual nature.]

-- "In GanaOshi, Memi's simplicity and innocence were wonderful." [Memi's naturalness and directness are what I have liked about her from the start, two years ago.]

Takase Mana blog: "Rehearsing to rave reviews," handshake sales

Rehearsals and handshake events

Takase Mana
2018.04.07


Hello, everyone  (｡･ω･)ﾉ
It's Takase Mana 

Rehearsing every day to rave reviews 

This was taken when I was just starting to say something to Memi.

Kakizaki Memi blog: Handshake, Neru, pyjamas, angelic photos

3/21 Individual Handshake Event

Kakizaki Memi
2018.03.27


Good evening.
It's Kakizaki Memi.


There was an individual handshake event on March 21

Neru-neru

We had the same hairstyle

Kakizaki Memi blog: Handshake event pics (plus guest reports)

March 17 Individual Handshake Event

Kakizaki Memi
2018.03.24


Good evening,
It's Kakizaki Memi

There was an individual handshake event on March 17th


Since it's graduation season, I wore a school uniform 

Congratulations on your graduation  

This spring, I'll be in second-year high school

Kakizaki Memi blog: Flower-viewing, TV appearance, handshake

Mimosa

Kakizaki Memi
2018.03.17


Good evening.
It's Kakizaki Memi.

It's coming to be cherry-blossom-viewing season ✿*:･ﾟ

Recently, when I went for a walk, the mimosas were in full bloom.
They were wonderfully cute
But since I have hay fever, it got pretty awful in an instant.

I want to go cherry-blossom-viewing

Kakizaki Memi blog: Memi's secret tribute to Manafi

Secret

Kakizaki Memi
2018.02.24


Good evening,
It's Kakizaki Memi.

Recently in the blog,

Manafi has been appearing at an extremely high rate, lol

Takase Mana blog: Sad post about poor handshake sales and Memi's kindness. Plus Memi's moving reply.

Handshake event sales

Takase Mana
2018.02.23


Hello, everyone (｡･ω･)ﾉ
It's Takase Mana 

Applications for individual handshake event slots are being taken
From 2pm Thu 2/22 to 2pm Fri 2/23!

Apply here↓
https://fortunemusic.jp/keyakizaka46_201803/

I would be delighted if those who have even a little interest would make sure to come!!
It would be nice to talk with lots of people.
I haven't sold out even a single session, so they are all open!
Please treat me well m(__)m