[Koda Kumi] The 156th Thread – 恋しくて (12.26) + 2nd Cover Album (February 2013)

[Ayu_Love]

I think celebs go to each others concerts all the time Namie Amuro went to Kuu's Kingdom Tour, and I believe Ayu has attended Kuu's tours before. It's nice to know they all get involved with each other and take inspiration of each other. Kuu and Ayu always have a nice chat when they see each other, I remember they sat next to each other when they both went to see the 'Mr & Mrs Smith' premier in Japan. It's nice to see.

And I am totally voting for the sexy Kouhaku outfit.

[happiholic★]

I remember hearing once that misono is a fan of Ayu's, big time. I always like to imagine that Kuu and Ayu are good friends because of that

Is there a making of Slow out there? I think I remember seeing pictures or something...

[Bad Wolf]

Originally Posted by kaled kalil

Kuu went to Ayu's CDL this year, she was with misono. XD

omg adorable.

idk i think it's pretty plain that since the music industry in japan is condensed into a pretty central area they're bound to run into each other at some point, and it never struck me as out of place to think of kuu and ayu as friends. tbh i think they inspire each other creatively.

now kuu's just gotta get homegirl on track with her life and sorting it out with love and that rot and things'll be good.

[Saki-Chan]

Are Kuu and Ayu good friends?? Really? I always though they couldn't see each other because of rivalry °A°
I remember I saw some photos where Ayu refused to talk with Kuu °ò°
I'm happy I was wrong! XD

[Minttulatte]

^They've been together on a few music programs like Music Station before and they've always been giggling and talking like good friends so I'd say they are. It's adorable. ♥

//And how is that Kouhaku outfit too sexy for the show? I really don't think so.

[Gustavopc]

^ It's not that outfit, that was for the rehearsal. The one for tomorrow is a white and red one.

[ayu_ready?]

Originally Posted by gothicayu

all the pics from her rehersal are uploaded here http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116158

I don't really see that anything inapropriate lol
and she has some long jacket

[kaled kalil]

^ The article is about the stage outfit, this is just for the rehearsal. As Gustavopc said, it's a red and white one.

[Minttulatte]

So Kuu's stage outfit is sexier than that? I wonder why it's such a big deal suddenly. I'm sure Kuu has had sexy outfits on Kohaku before as well.

English translation of Koishikute (credits go to KodaKumiComplete@Facebook)

Spoiler:

The words of goodbye are so sad
They're so heavy, I can't get them to move
The love was so much that I would never wish
This on someone in love for the first time
You were too late to notice I fell

*Darling, my darling, I cried so many times
I wanted to meet you so badly, my chest filled wih pain
That day will always remain in my mind
I wanted to live with you forever

It may have been cold, but I was always warm
I wanted in this lonely station I call home
I am hoping that we can suddenly meet
But the more I think, the more I don't want to
It would hurt if you didn't want to do anything

Darling, my darling, many thoughts come
I would love to meet you, but it's not suitable
Lost in love, I've found my heart
Only you are there

You will notice that I have made a lot of mistakes
We could start over again
I want you to see my smile

*repeat

Darling, my darling, I have fought back many times
I looked up to the sky, hoping to meet you
We would walk under this night sky
I will start to walk

I love this song now even more after reading the translation♥

[Gustavopc]

The lyrics omg sobbing rn

Lost in love, I've found my heart
Only you are there

This melted my heart ;;

[maze]

here is an article about the nhk kouhaku thing

Koda Kumi Tones Down Her "Too Sexy" Image for 63rd Kohaku Uta Gassen! After Giving Birth the "Irreplaceable Love Was Born!"

Koda Kumi (30) performed at the "63rd Kohaku Uta Gassen" held in Tokyo on the 29th, which was her 8th performance of the year.

Married to KENJI03 (Kenji Lee, 28) of the foursome BACK-ON at the end of last year, Koda Kumi gave birth to the couple's eldest son and first child. She performed "Go to the top" for the TV anime "Muv-Luv Alternative: TOTAL ECLIPSE" after a maternity leave.

The appearance was determined with hopefulness. "We got married in private and a child came. It was an honor after being together for two consecutive years. He believes in my ability and we return to the stage together."

Although there was a costume choice already designed, "I made an adjustment for "Koda Kumi" for NHK. Maybe I was too sexy." She asked the costume production for a different image with a wry smile. We asked her for her feedback and she was shy to say for what around here was sexy. "Really, it was just too little. Everyone ages and I wanted to wear red and white. I have a body shape that is called 'too sexy.'"

After being married to KENJI03 last year, there were changes in thoughts at what the human experience should be like after the birth of a chile. "It is the highest feeling. An irreplaceable love came about. When you welcome that child, your world changes. You work harder and your time becomes really tight (and being on the stage). My mind and heart are full of happiness."

Experiences like that gives a depth to people. "I had many songs about the experience of love. Now I have that experience to reaffirm that feeling of love." Little by little, the concept slowly changed. "Now that I've turned 30, I can enjoy that love, now."

Source: News Lounge
Translation credits: Koda Kumi Complete @FB

she was the one who decided to change the outfit to a less sexier version /:
photos of the rehearsal: http://kumi-flash.blogspot.co.uk/201...en-photos.html


BLENDA (January 2013) scans

Spoiler:

credits: ilovekuu

[NintendoHTF1242]

That picture of her in the red dress is stunning!

[Gustavopc]

Those pics are that ''Love Diary''? Then that's much like ayu's diary on ViVi, that's cool If it also has a pic in studio like that one with the diary then AWESOME!

[Saki-Chan]

O_O I don't think "koishikute" can be translated with " darling" O.o
Is that translation a good one?

[kaled kalil]

The new outfit must be sexy as well, so I'm not worried at all. Or maybe they're just making some hype to a "not too revealing outfit" and then she rip it off as always with the real sexy one underneath. XD

[ALfromHELLSING]

^fingers crossed. It's gonna suck big if this super sexy outfit will never see the light of the day.

And man, her boobies look JUICYlicious in that red dress. Thanks for the scans.

[Ayu_Love]

I hope her new outfit is still sexy

I'm not sure about 'Koishikute', some say it means 'miss you/missing you', but 'Koishii' apparently means 'beloved/darling' as well as 'missing you'. 'Koishii' is basically translated to the feeling of yearning for someone, so it could mean 'I miss you' or be 'darling' in a yearning way, I think. 'Aitakute' in the second line apparently means 'I miss you' as well.

Does anyone have the official romaji lyrics? I can't find them anywhere.

'Alone' Lyric translation:

“It’ll be alright because you are strong”
When you say that about me, I cannot show my weakness

“My card has run out”, with this lie, I cut your call
The crowd hurried as rain started to fall
And I hid my overflowing tears with my umbrella
Let me hold someone tight, and cry into their warm arms
I’m truly a lonely person, always crying alone
I want to cry in your arms, fall asleep in your arms
To be embraced as I snuggle close
But what I want is not your sympathy

Sitting alone on a bench, sending countless trains off
The city lights blurred together
Today resembles that day so much

I spotted you and her on the opposite platform
Arms linked, the two of you seem so happy
That girl is my precious friend

If I could be more honest… If I had more courage…
I cannot bear anything, even now, you are so precious

Let me hold someone tight, and cry into their warm arms
I’m truly a lonely person, always crying alone
I want to cry in your arms, fall asleep in your arms
To be embraced as I snuggle close
But what I want is not your sympathy

What I want is your love

Credit: Misa-Chan @ http://misachanjpop.wordpress.com/

[maze]

^ do you have the kanji of Alone lyrics? ^^

[Minttulatte]

I personally think that translating Koishikute as "darling" fits the song better than saying "I miss you". Using Darling makes the song even more heartbreaking than using I miss you instead imo.

And Kuu looks wonderful in that red dress in those BLENDA scans omg♥ Flawless Queen♥

[Gustavopc]

Now I can totally see why she put Alone and Koishikute in the same single, it seems that Koishikute lyrics speaks to Alone, as if Kuu had made a second version from the story of Alone