Kira Kira Project (Team K) - Unrequited Love II [MV]
It has been a while, readers!
I won't bore you with details of my busy, exciting life as a college student. What's important is that I am back and ready to see what the net idol world has been up to while I was gone. And what perfect way to come back then to talk about Kira Kira Project's new release from Team K, Unrequited Love II?
That's right! This Valentines, LOVE wasn't only thing in the air.
Since I wrote about it in an interview a few months ago, I am sure that it isn't a surprise that I chose it. I won't lie. I have been waiting for this since my interview with Kali a few months ago. For me, she built up my excitement so I was expecting a lot.
It was certainly worth the wait. It is my favorite release from the project so far. It is something I wouldn't mind putting on repeat. This team is quickly becoming my favorite team.
I can't say that this was my favorite part of the MV. The girls all looked beautiful, but the large, red flower borders were distracting. It is a Valentines release, so the red might actually make a lot of sense. However, the girls were charming and I enjoy the uncomplicated concept.
As Katana-Niara shared before, "It’s about that time in everyone’s life in which you have such strong feelings for a person, but can’t get the courage to tell them how you feel, or even talk to them normally. That’s why it’s an “unrequited” love. Unfortunately, It’s not reciprocated and the feelings are not mutual." The video expressed this through a series of shots with the girls struggling to say it! Or not.
I appreciated that they used plain walls as their background. It doesn't look cluttered despite the distracting red, flower borders. I'd love to see less blurred effects next time if it is possible.
I watched the video with my brother. I wanted his opinion as someone who isn't really into the net idol fandom. My brother was drawn to Raaina (He has a thing for older women) be cause he thought she had the prettiest voice, while I was partial to Kali. It surprised me that he even called her his "favorite." I had to agree with him Raaina has a beautiful voice.
Though Raaina definitely stood out here, this group is full of cute voices. The melody was catchy and I like humming it while I work.
Kali, Raaina and Misuzu stood out the most for me in this single. Not surprising, since they are probably the chosen centers.
[Kali] Kali impressed me. And I am not just saying it because I adored her during the time I interviewed her. I can see she has really been working on her quirky character lately and I absolutely love it. I remember during my interview a few months ago, one of the things I pointed out was her shyness. In the video, I don't see it anymore and she seems completely comfortable with the camera directed at her. She smiles, winks and actually looks like she is having fun. That wink is probably becoming her signature.
[Raaina] I adore Raaina. I love how expressive she is and her voice really appeals to me. In the video, my favorite shots of her were when she would stare into space. She doesn't have to do much to stand out.
[Misuzu] I love her voice, but sadly I cannot see much of her lovely face. Maybe it is from the effects but it is much too dark around her eyes.
[Sunny] Sadly, absent. Maybe I missed something, but I was certain she was part of Team K.