I Want to Make Someone’s Pain 1/7.6Billion: Maou Ioki Reflects on Summer Tour and Growth
Tokyo, Japan – Maou Ioki, a member of the popular Japanese idol group Nogizaka46, recently penned a heartfelt blog post reflectingon the group’s summer tour and her own personal growth. The post, titled I Want to Make Someone’s Pain 1/7.6Billion, resonated with fans, offering a glimpse into the young idol’s thoughts and aspirations.
Ioki, known affectionately by fans as Kikki, began her post by acknowledging the end of summer and the group’s successfultour. The summer of Nogizaka is over, did you all enjoy it? she wrote, expressing gratitude for the support of fans. She went on to share a backstage photo from the tour, revealing her nerves despite the enthusiastic cheersfrom the audience. I realized how much I am able to be an idol because of the fans, she wrote, highlighting the profound impact of their support.
The post delves into the group’s Summer Festival Block performance, where they presented a video reminiscent of a real summer festival. Ioki recountsa humorous anecdote about her mother mistaking a triangle-shaped thing for a rice ball, only to be corrected with a laugh, It’s ‘ika-yaki’ (grilled squid)!
Ioki also reflects on the challenges of the tour, particularly the heavy rain during rehearsals. We were worried about whether we could even hold the performance, she wrote, expressing relief that the three-day event was blessed with sunshine. It’s amazing that it cleared up, she added, attributing the good weather to the presence of many rain-stopping women in the group, jokingly creditingfellow member, Umezawa Minami, with controlling the weather.
The post further explores Ioki’s personal growth during the tour. During rehearsals, I saw everyone going into the castle, she wrote, referring to the stage set. It was a similar position to last time, but I feltthe strength of everyone around me even more this year. I realized I want to become someone who can shine even brighter on stage.
Ioki concludes her post with a hopeful outlook on the future. What kind of person will I be next summer? she asks, expressing her desire to become stronger, cooler, cuter, and prettier. She promises fans more photos and stories from the tour, adding, I’ll be waiting.
The post ends with a poignant statement: I want to make someone’s pain 1/7.6 Billion. This powerful message speaks to Ioki’s empathy andher desire to bring comfort and hope to those struggling. It serves as a reminder of the profound impact idols can have on their fans, offering a sense of connection and shared experience.
Ioki’s blog post is a testament to her growth as an artist and her dedication to her fans. It offers a glimpse intothe world of a young idol, revealing her vulnerability, humor, and unwavering commitment to her craft. Through her words, Ioki connects with her audience on a personal level, reminding fans that even the brightest stars are human beings with their own hopes, dreams, and vulnerabilities.
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