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It doesn’t look like anyone else has reported on the new Faithway Newsletter, so I am posting it here first!!

In terms of new updates, it is meagre because it looks like it rehashing what we already saw on the DVD, and there are no new photos from the Enka shoot, so it is a little disappointing for me especially when they mentioned that this is a special issue of 「艶華」, and there is nothing new. There is a survey that asks fans if their impression of the album and how many copies they bought.

The only truly new promotion is that Phiten has collaborated with Akina to produce a limited edition of their titanium bracelets and necklaces to ease muscle tension and pain. I am a huge fan of this product because I used to suffer from really bad stiff necks (due to my heavy gym routine) and wrist ache (not a trait of my sexuality but a result of constant prolonged typing on the keyboard). I used to wear a gym wrist protector and had to constantly crack my neck because of the tension until my sister bought me a Phiten necklace one year ago.

 
I have since upgraded to their newer translucent models and my cynical friend is now a convert after she complained of similar pain in her wrist and I lent her my old Phiten necklace to wrap around her wrist, and she has just bought 3 copies over Ebay. I am debating if I need another set for 5,500 yem including shipping, but for those who have never bought it before, I am the first to say I love this product and that it really works. Worth a try too because of Akina!

「百恵さん『いい日旅立ち』歌う明菜に感涙エール」

A rare +ve report on Akina ^^

Roughly in English:

Yamaguchi Momoe, when being informed about Akina’s cover of her 『いい日旅立ち』, said that she would like Akina to know that she is most happy to have Akina reviving the song.

This is a rare gesture from Momoe. Despite over the years many artistes have covered Momoe’s songs, Momoe herself has always refrained from commenting. This is probably the first time Momoe responded.  As Momoe treats 『いい日旅立ち』 as her baby, Momoe’s "acknowledgement" is a recognition of Akina’s singing ability.

The reporter went on to compare Momoe and Akina, stating that both of them entered the entertainment world for the sake of their family. Momoe wanted to provide for her mother and younger sister, while Akina wanted to fulfill her mother’s dream of becoming an artiste. In addition, both started off as idol and soon became diva (with recognition from the media and peers). Also, unlike Seiko’s, Akina’s vocal is also deep and rich like Momoe’s.

Some 関係者 also revealed that Momoe likes to sing Akina’s songs at home using her home karaoke entertainment set.

Great news, isn’t it ^0^/

Hope Akina will sing at least one verse at encore during her Summer concert. And definitely, cut it into a single~! Maybe the coupling number can be "夢前案内人" or "Imitation Gold". haahaaa… hamu’s wishful dream~

in this full page interview, the following were reported:

Akina’s impression of Kuroki : A very beautiful lady (exaggerated that Kuroki is above the skies in terms of beauty).

Kuroki’s impression of Akina(as an actress): From Akina’s debut from a singer, Kuroki feels that Akina definitely is a big star…given her passion and strength in the songs that she sing…which is definitely a criteria for being a big star.As a female, Akina is a kakkoii (cool) person. Through this first time cooperation in a drama, and also through the role of 嵐子, Kuroki is able to see even more strengths of Akina as an actress.

There were some interesting lines about the drama:

Kuroki : Really, I really hope 嵐子 will dance but…

Akina : but…health….

Kuroki : Let’s aim for a Primadam PART 2 then for my hope to come true!!

Read btw the lines…there is hidden meaning in this converstation…haha… 

Below is a pic of the lyrics for 花よ踊れ

 「花よ踊れ」

作詞 : 夏蓮　作曲：羽場仁志　編曲：上杉洋史

色褪せた花　風にふるえて
何も夢見ず　ただ待っている

どこへ　行けると言うの　天を見あげて訊く
あきらめたら終わり　突然風が叫ぶ

それは孤独よ　消えない孤独　果てなく続く　ピルエット
求めていたの　渇いていた　固く唇　閉じたまま
おいで力よ　眠った力　今新しく　生まれるの
もっと激しく　もっと優しく　色鮮やかに　咲くために

今日までずっと　忘れられてた
情熱という　ひとつの蕾

誰の　ためにでもなく　天を見あげて咲く
おどれ小さいな花　風をあやつりながら

それは光るよ　あふれる光る　眩しさに眼を　閉じるけど
瞼を裏の　闇を照らして　躯を焦がす　熱がある
ごらん炎よ　はじける炎　今鮮やかに　燃えあがる
生きてる限り　愛する限り　決して枯れない　この花は

それは孤独よ　消えない孤独　果てなく続く　ピルエット
求めていたの　渇いていた　いつも口には　しないまま
おいで力よ　眠った力　今新しく　生まれるの
もっと激しく　もっと優しく　色鮮やかに　咲くために

[ p.s. Hamuさん、if you have time, please do the translation...I spent a lot of time typing this out..=) ]

A small writeup on each of these 2 mags…the show will be shown on Wednesday, 10pm on 日本テレビ in april…Akina’s role is 嵐子