16 August, 1996
4:59pm, 2620g, 45.4cm
That was when I was born into the world with a loud cry.
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.
