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「BOMB!(ボム!) 2023年9月号」 中井りか・川越紗彩

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@giftober 2024 | day 19: purple ▶ purple figure skating costumes

ami nakai's umbrellas of cherbourg

eunsoo lim's capriccio espagnol

rika kihira's baby, god bless you

soho lee's nutcracker

mao asada's liebesträume

yo takagi's édith piaf medley

karen chen's butterfly lovers

yelim kim's ladies in lavender

jia shin's fascination

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2022–23 Japan Figure Skating Championships Women's SP Favorite Dresses (in my opinion).

Since I was searching for inspiration for a fic, I ended watching some figure skating competitions and writing this ranking.  

1. Rika Kihira → The Fire Within by Jennifer Thomas: the combination between red and dark blue looked amazing. The gloves give elegance to the outfit, and the dress paired with the thighs look perfect. This is my favorite costume because it matches beautifully the program. it’s made me think in red petals flying on the wind.

2. Ikura Kushida → Red Violin by Ikuko Kawai (based on Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo): that’s how a red dress should look like, vibrant, alive, and powerful.

3. Miyabi Oba → Send in The Clowns (from Musical “A Little Night Music”) by Stephen Sondheim: while I usually don’t like white dresses, I liked this one because of the yellow parts, they bring a nice touch to a simple dress.

4. Marin Honda → Assassin’s Tango by John Powell: this is probably one of the most beautiful black dresses that I have watched in figure skating, it has personality, sexiness, exuberance, and sharpness. It’s suited the program very well.

5. Rino Matsuike → Papa Can You Hear Me? by Barbra Streisand: pastel colors are not my thing, however this dress looked soft, and sweet like a caress. the combination of soft pink and purple fading into white bring a sense of relaxation and calm.

6. Ami Nakai → I Got Rhythm by George Gershwin: the neon barbie pink dress looked funny and playfull, perfect for a junior skater. I think this dress matches the skater style really well, the first thing I notice about Ami is how happy she looked during her program and her dress shows this with its color and style.

7. Hina Takeno → Music from “SAYURI”: Becoming a Geisha, Going to School by John Williams: not my favorite but looked nice.

8. Rion Sumiyoshi → White Flowers Take Their Bath by Meredi: I liked the blue and white combination, not the style of the dress.

9. Yo Takagi → Sous le ciel de Paris, Milord by Édith Piaf: I liked the indigo color mostly. I think it has presence.

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Team Japan: 2023 ISU Championships

World Championships

Men: Shoma Uno, Sota Yamamoto, Kazuki Tomono (alt: Shun Sato, Koshiro Shimada, Kao Miura)

Women: Kaori Sakamoto, Mai Mihara, Rinka Watanabe (alt: Hana Yoshida, Mone Chiba, Mana Kawabe)

Pairs: Riku Miura/Ryuichi Kihara

Dance: Kana Muramoto/Daisuke Takahashi (alt: Misato Komatsubara/Tim Koleto)

Four Continents Championships

Men: Koshiro Shimada, Shun Sato, Kao Miura (alt: Kazuki Tomono, Sota Yamamoto, Tatsuya Tsuboi)

Women: Rinka Watanabe, Hana Yoshida, Mone Chiba (alt: Mana Kawabe, Rion Sumiyoshi, Rika Kihira)

Pairs: Riku Miura/Ryuichi Kihara

Dance: Kana Muramoto/Daisuke Takahashi, Misato Komatsubara/Tim Koleto

Junior World Championships

Men: Nozomu Yoshioka, Kao Miura (alt: Shunsuke Nakamura, Haruya Sasaki)

Women: Mao Shimada, Ami Nakai (alt: Mone Chiba, Hana Yoshida)

Pairs: Haruna Murakami/Sumitada Moriguchi

Dance: Nao Kida/Masaya Morita (alt: Sara Kishimoto/Atsuhiko Tamura)

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NGT48’s First Triple Center: Fujisaki Miyu, Otsuka Nanami, and Ogoe Haruka on “The Group’s Transformation” (Interview + Images)

Fujisaki Miyu, Otsuka Nanami, and Ogoe Haruka serve as the triple centers for NGT48's 10th single, Isshun no Hanabi, which will be released on August 28. The three, who joined the group around the same time, express a shared sense of “relief” in taking on the center position together. With many of the first-generation members who supported the group from its early days having graduated, NGT48 is entering a period of change. Here, the trio discusses their thoughts on this transformation and their hopes for the future.

Fujisaki Miyu: “Showcasing the Best Aspects from Different Angles”

Ⓠ How did you feel when you were chosen to serve as the triple center for this single? Miyu: Triple center is a first for NGT48, but when I heard that the three of us would take on the role, I felt “a great sense of relief.” I’ve been a solo center before, but doing this alongside two others who have been my close teammates for nearly six years gives me a lot of confidence. I think the three of us are quite balanced, each with our own unique strengths, so I feel we’ll be able to show the group’s best from a variety of angles.

Ⓠ Could you tell us a bit about these “different types”? Miyu: I’m often in a leadership role as NGT48’s captain, so I tend to take the lead. Haruka has a lot of opportunities to represent the group externally, so she helps spread the word about NGT48. Nanami has shown her talent by placing 5th in the recent “AKB48 Group No.1 Singing Contest” and was selected for the dance lineup in Ongaku no Hi 2024 (TBS). I think each of us complements the others’ strengths very well.

Otsuka Nanami: “Excited to See NGT48’s New Form”

Ⓠ Haruka, how did you feel when you heard you’d be part of a triple center? Haruka: I thought, “So this is the approach we’re taking!” (LOL). Since neither the formation nor choreography was decided at the time of the interview, I’m curious and excited to see how it will all come together. With many of our first-generation seniors having graduated, and Homma Hinata-san having just left, I do feel some unease about where NGT48 is headed, but there’s also a sense of excitement about trying something new as a triple center. I feel a strong responsibility for us to give it our best.

Ⓠ How is it working with Miyu and Nanami? Haruka: I’ve been a solo center before as well, but this time, I hardly feel any of the usual pressure—in a good way. I feel like I can approach our activities with a real sense of stability.

Ⓠ Nanami, what are your thoughts? Nanami: When I heard about the triple center, I was excited about seeing a new side of NGT48. I do have some apprehension about what direction we’ll take going forward, but right now, I’m mostly happy that the three of us can be in this role together.

I’ve been an idol for six years, and this is my first time standing in the center position. I feel like everything I’ve done so far has built up my confidence for this moment, and I want to stand here with pride.

In the early days, I didn’t often say out loud that I wanted to be center, but in the past few years, I’ve started to express that desire to fans. Achieving that goal this time has boosted my confidence, and I want to become someone who’s recognized by both the members and fans.

One Year Since Rika Nakai’s Graduation…Ogoe Haruka: “A Hole in My Heart”

Ⓠ With Nakai Rika graduating with the previous single, and Homma Hinata graduating in April of this year, members who have led the group for years are leaving, while new fourth-generation members are joining. How do you feel about these changes in the group? Nanami: Until now, the two of them had an enormous impact on the group, so when we’re invited to festivals and outside events, I sometimes feel a bit uncertain.

In terms of NGT48’s recognition in the public eye, Rika-san and Hinata-san’s presence was huge. With them gone, when people ask, “Who is in NGT48 now?” I feel that the next names they should hear need to be ours, as we’ve been chosen as centers for this single, and I want it to be that way. Haruka: I’ve admired Nakai Rika-san for a long time, almost thinking of her as a mother figure. When she graduated, it felt like there was a gaping hole in my heart, and I was deeply affected by it for a while. Even now, nearly a year later, I still feel a great sense of loss.

I tend to spend most of the year feeling negative, with my spirits usually low, but Rika-san would always brighten the atmosphere. Just talking with her was a joy. Since she’s no longer here, I’ve recently begun to feel like I need to stop dwelling in gloominess all the time.

Ⓠ Hopefully, there will be more positive days going forward. Haruka: Yes, I’d like to add about ten more positive days to the year (LOL).

Fujisaki Miyu: “If We Can All Put (What We Learned from Our Seniors) to Good Use”

Ⓠ As captain, how do you feel about it, Miyu? Miyu: Both Rika-san and Hinata-san had many opportunities to work outside the group, and they contributed more to the group than anyone else. At both of their graduation concerts, they taught us so much, but now I sometimes feel that we don’t have nearly enough experience to teach our juniors in the same way.

Hinata-san’s graduation concert was after the fourth generation joined, so although their time working together was short, I think the fourth-generation members learned a lot from her. I hope that we can all put these lessons to good use for the future of the group.

Fujisaki Miyu & Otsuka Nanami Make Waves with Appearance on "Ongaku no Hi 2024"

Ⓠ Speaking of activities outside the group, Fujisaki-san and Otsuka-san’s dance performance of “Ageha Chou” on “Ongaku no Hi 2024” with the 48 Group members has become a hot topic. Miyu: The response was tremendous. We don’t get many opportunities to perform alongside other 48 Group members, so being featured on a televised music show like this was incredibly valuable. It had also been a while since NGT48 had an opportunity like this, so the entire group was thrilled. Nanami: In recent years, chances to connect with other 48 Group members have lessened, so I was surprised to see many members who joined after me. Observing how other group members approached the program helped me realize things I could improve on. I hope to share what I learned from this experience with our juniors.

Ogoe Haruka Appears in Drama with AKB48's Oguri Yui & Former HKT48's Nako Yabuki

Ⓠ Haruka, you’re currently appearing in the drama Subarashiki Kana, Sensei! (Airing Sundays at 10:00-10:54 p.m., TV Asahi) alongside AKB48’s Oguri Yui and former HKT48’s Yabuki Nako. Do you get the chance to talk with them? Haruka: I’ve only had one opportunity to meet Oguri-san so far (at the time of the interview), but since I play a classmate of Yabuki-san, we have plenty of chances to chat. She asked me to call her "Nako-chan," but I haven’t managed to actually say it yet.

Since we’re all in the same class in the show, I’ve gotten close enough with the other cast members to speak casually, even if we’re different ages. But when it comes to a 48 Group senior, I just don’t have the courage to casually greet her with a simple “Good morning.” While I speak casually with all the other students, I suddenly switch to formal language only with Nako-san, which makes things a bit awkward (laughs). During the rest of the filming, I hope to be able to call her “Nako-chan” at least once.

Ogoe Haruka on the New Song: "A Touching and Soft Style, Perfect for NGT48"

Ⓠ Could you tell us what to look for in the new song Isshun no Hanabi? Miyu: This song has no intro, interlude, or outro, so it feels like it builds up more and more until it just ends. Like the title suggests, the lyrics and the composition give a sense of fireworks lighting up the sky—capturing both a feeling of excitement and a sense of fleeting beauty. Haruka: My impression of the song is that it's quite touching and gentle, which is one of NGT48's strengths. I felt it’s a song that helps us realize that things we might have had right in front of us but are now gone become all the more precious because they’re no longer there. Nanami: When I listened to our recording, I felt the sound of the music blended perfectly with everyone’s voices, creating a wonderful atmosphere. I hadn’t heard many songs that include the sound of fireworks, so I’m excited to see how it will look in performance. I’m predicting that the choreography will reflect the image of fireworks (LOL).

Summer Challenges – Otsuka Nanami: "Two Things I Want to Work On"

Ⓠ Lastly, could you each share what you want to tackle this summer? Haruka, last summer you mentioned in an interview about spending more on yourself. Haruka: Lately, I’ve felt even more inclined to invest in myself, both inside and out. I turned 20 recently, so I’ve realized that it’s important. For outward things, like going to the spa, I’ve recently started going to saunas, too. I might be a little late to the trend, but I’ve finally gained the courage to try new things I hadn’t before. Now that I’m 20, I’d like to try going out for a drink alone. Miyu: Recently, I had the chance to go out to eat with fourth-generation members Sato Hiroka, Isozaki Nana, and Hara Ayumi, and I want to make it a point to go out with my juniors more this summer.

I’ve always been a bit shy, so I hadn’t really gone out to eat even with my peers, let alone juniors. But now that I’m one of the older members, I want to use these opportunities to connect, especially for conversations we might not have otherwise. I hope that by doing this, the group will benefit, and I can help bring us closer together. Nanami: There are two areas I want to work on. First is my talk skills. Recently, I’ve had more fieldwork assignments on TV, and I noticed I lack vocabulary, so I asked my peer, Mimura Hino, who’s basically a vocabulary pro, for advice. She told me to watch comedy routines, so I’ve been watching a lot of those lately.

The second area is performance. I placed fifth in the recent AKB48 Group Singing Contest No. 1, but I wasn’t completely satisfied, wondering, “How did I get this far with my singing?” So I’d like to keep working on my singing as well.

(From The Television web, published 2024/08/23)

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Kaori Sakamoto leads Japan Nationals after the short program.

Top 10:

Kaori Sakamoto

Mai Mihara

Mone Chiba

Mao Shimada

Saki Miyake

Mana Kawabe

Ayumi Shibayama

Ami Nakai

Ikura Kushida

Yuna Aoki

Other notable results:

Rika Kihara (11th)

Yuhana Yokoi (12th)

Miyabi Oba (13th)

Rion Sumiyoshi (17th)

Rinka Watanabe (18th)

Mako Yamashita (22nd)

Marin Honda (26th)

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「BOMB!(ボム!) 2023年9月号」 中井りか

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Japanese Nationals, Women’s event, groups 3&4, so many emotions!

This field! This field is so deep, there’s so much going on!

GROUP 3

Yuhana Yokoi (22)

Oh no Yuhana your jumps, where did they go? She seemed happy to be there and performed all through anyhow. Lovely spins for the most part, but the last one was rushed by jump issues.

Rika Kihara (20)

Glad she isn’t pushing the hard content too fast too soon in her injury recovery. Her skating is beautiful, but because of the pared down content, she can’t afford even small jumping errors that were present today. Still great to see her skate, and I hope that the progress she is making elsewhere this season will pay off. I will be interested to see more of what working with Orser does for her.

Yuna Aoki (20)

I love the 3Lz-3Lo combo, and just 3Lo on the end of combos in general, and hers was pretty. I loved her junior days, so it’s lovely to see her here and skating so well. She looked so happy with that, which makes me happy. Lovely program commitment and performance.

Ikura Kushida (15 - Juniors)

Excellent potential from the junior field. Good jumps and skills for where she is, but she’s still definitely working on that musical connection. Excited to see where she is in a few years.

Ami Nakai (14 - Juniors)

She was already one of my favorite juniors this year! What a program that was, everything was there. She had the big elements, but they weren’t just big elements strung together to rack up points. She performed and got all level 4s on her leveled elements. She’s going to be a force to be reckoned with, and she’s already on her way there! I love how interesting her programs are to watch.

Ayumi Shibayama (14 - Juniors)

Great work! She did her best and skated very clean. There’s been a lot of progress in her skating. This music seems like it’s a little too much for her performance ability right now. She did try really hard for it though.

GROUP 4

Mana Kawabe (18)

Beautiful skating, but some falls to throw her off. 3A is almost back for her, but not quite. I’m proud of her, but this wasn’t quite her day for the FS.

Saki Miyake (20)

I think this program can be very interesting with great program structure, but she was a little bit all over the place with its execution today. She seemed a little off from the start (looked like she might have been having a costume issue, and I could see that unnerving her). Lovely skater, not her day.

Mao Shimada (14 - Juniors)

Oh no starting with the falls on her big elements, but she pulled it together and skated the rest really clean. She’s got such a bright, charming energy, but she knows how to modulate it to fit the music and the moment in the program. Beautiful spiral in there! Good for her!

Mone Chiba (17 - Junior)

There were some issues, but what a lovely level of skating for a seventeen year old! Amazing layback spin at the end, great spins in general honestly. I appreciate how much she has to her skating beyond just jumps.

Mai Mihara (23)

Coming in off the GPF win and carrying that momentum! You can tell that she’s such an experienced skater because she was able to work around early program mistakes and make the program so strong and suitable by adding the missed combo back in. She performs and skates so beautifully, and you can really feel that skate and her emotions! That spiral is so so good! I’m so proud of her!

Kaori Sakamoto (22)

She’s caved and struggled under pressure and expectations a few times this season, but not today, not here! That was the performance of her season so far, and I hope that she can build on that energy into Worlds (and 4CC if she goes)! That’s Kaori the WC, that’s Kaori the Olympic medalist, that’s Kaori the reigning Japanese National Champion. The jumps, the spins, the steps, every element was there and beauitful! The passion and performance just locked it in so that the skills shone! Her loop! I’m so proud, not entirely coherent about it. Her reaction to her scores at the end was so good.

I’m very happy with how this went for Kaori and Mai, and happy enough for overall placements. There were some skates that didn’t go as well as hoped, but in the end, I think that this turned out pretty OK.

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Nakai Rika 中井りか, ENTAME 2021.03-04 

歳/Age: 24

身長/Height: 156cm

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Twitter: @rika_nakai823

Instagram: @rika___n24x 

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