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[DiegoKashiwagi]

if its her, she has always been amazing❤️

[Nayok-Kihara]

If that is her, it must have been way before. She sounds like a baby!

[Nayok-Kihara]

NOTE: Hirose announced the disbandment of Kobushi Factory in the latest honcierge update, and mentions wanting to work hard to become a full-fledged singer.

 

Hirose Ayaka's book recommendations for January 2020; "Books Saved in Idol Activities". She recommends them to both book lovers and Kobushi-gumi. (As per usual: not a translation, just tidbits I was collecting for myself anyway, probably errors, etc.)

https://honcierge.jp...helf_story/8709

• March & May 2018

• June 2018

• July 2018

• October 2018

• December 2018

• February 2019

• April 2019

• July 2019

• September 2019

 

1. Ichiban ni Naru Hito (一番になる人) by Tsunku (つんく♂)

Tsunku♂, a genius in the music industry who has been the lead vocal of the popular band "Sharan Q" and has worked on many million sellers, including releases for "Morning Musume". Tsunku♂. The author who was never the best no matter what he did, the conclusion of "how anyone can become the best" has finally been revealed through trial and error.

Spoiler

• Originally Published in August 2008. Published again in June 2011. (Hirose lists the 2011 publication.)

 

- Apparently Ayaka mentioned this book during an interview at the time her honcierge series started. It was already on her bookshelf, but somehow she hasn't introduced it yet. She read it for the first time in elementary school at her mother's suggestion, "Tsunku-san is a great person, why not read it?" (?)

 

She related to what was written, "if you can't be the best in class, you can't be the best in the world" (?). People that support her now might be surprised that back then she was better at dancing than singing. From the time she read this book she became particular about being "the best" - the best at singing and dancing, getting the best grades. Since then her dancing and singing have improved, her grades were the best in class (dropped after moving into Junior High). After joining Kobushi Factory she started getting even more praise for her singing, but at the same time the number of comparisons within the group increased; "〇〇 is the best singer" / "〇〇 is better than Hirose". Every time she read this book, she regained her confidence/motivation. She recommends it for anyone that wants to be helpful or useful (?), not just those that want to be the best.

 

About the author:

http://www.tsunku.net/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunku

https://helloproject...i/Terada_Mitsuo

https://ja.wikipedia...a.org/wiki/つんく♂

 

Links:

https://www.sunmark....php?csid=8498-6

 

2. Tomodachi Genso Hito to Hito no <Tsunagari> wo Kangaeru (友だち幻想 人と人の〈つながり〉を考える) by Kanno Hitoshi (菅野仁)

With the spread of various communications tools, such as SNS, the trend of emphasizing <connection> is increasing. Over 10 years ago the author (since deceased), a sociologist, examined the 'suffocation' caused by excessive "connections" and carefully reconsidered the common sense of "connections between people". / Friends are more important than anything. But why are you so hurt and annoyed with your friends? A book that allows you to build a good "connection" by refining the sense of distance between people.

Spoiler

• Originally published in March 2008.

• After a slow start, it hit 50,000 copies sold in 2017 and sales accelerated. It has since gone on to become a bestseller, having sold over 200,000 copies. 

• It's success seems in some small part credited to the universal nature of it's theme, appealing to a large audience spanning multiple age groups.

 

The obi of the book says (ish), "To those who suffer from the pressure of getting along well."(?) Ayaka wants to get along with everyone, but occasionally during idol activities the lines between friends and co-workers became blurry/ambiguous and made it difficult to figure out how to interact and work with her idol colleagues.

 

Wada Ayaka, a member in Hello! Project at that time, said "When I became leader, Niigaki Risa gave me the advice "it's okay if members aren't friends, it's fine to say they're business associates."(?) It became easier after getting that advice. Around the same time Ayaka came across this book. It's not about never making friends, but understanding the sense of distance. The book can apply to all kinds of relationships, not just private friends.. It also talks about how to interact with modern SNS and communcation tools. She recommends this book when you feel stuck in a relationship.

 

About the author:

https://ja.wikipedia...ia.org/wiki/菅野仁

http://www2.sal.toho...e=KANNO Hitoshi

https://twitter.com/taka_3390

 

Links:

https://www.chikumas.../9784480687807/

 

3. Sekai no Utsukushii Honya-san Itsuka Ikitai Sekaijuu no Meiten Guide (世界の美しい本屋さん いつか行きたい世界中の名店ガイド) by Shimizu Reina (清水玲奈)

A world-class guide to fabulous bookstores you'd like to visit one day, featuring locations selected from "Sekai no Yume no Honya-san". Filled with new information, including photo commentary and MAP.

Spoiler

• Originally published in April 2015.

• The author is based in London / Paris.

 

This is totally an escape book. Ayaka likes to look at this book in indirect lighting in a dark room at night, when she feels stressed(??). When she was in Junior High she remembers being hooked on a used bookstore. She would visit the store, ask the staff for recommendations, buy them, and after reading she would write her impressions and hand them back as a letter. Many of the staff were elderly and always seemed pleased when she returned with her thoughts. She's enjoyed writing her impressions since then, and thinks that experience is also used currently in her honcierge. Looking at beautiful bookstores from around the world will make you feel happy, excited, like you're on a trip.(??) The words of introduction from the author, Shimizu Reina, have motivated Ayaka to visit bookstores again. Whether you enjoy books or not, please look at the intellectual beauty of bookstores.

 

About the author:

http://dotplace.jp/a...chives/tag/清水玲奈

https://www.designst.../reina_shimizu/

 

Links:

https://www.e-hon.ne...d=121&Sza_id=C0

[Kumi-chan]

Risa, Ayaka and Rei FanClub event on March 12.

 

http://www.up-fc.jp/...fo.php?id=15261

 

 

The NGP girls  

[rcb2418]

I wonder if this event will still take place.

[KABTX]

^That event was cancelled.

[thegabriel]

Nobody here mentioned how great Ayapan looks co-hosting the lastest H!S???

[KABTX]

Ayapan has started a Twitter account.

https://twitter.com/ayaka_hirose

[KABTX]

And now it's Ayapan's turn to jump on Instagram.

https://www.instagra...irose_ayaka_84/

[rurupedia]

so happy she made an instagram!! i was worried she wouldn't but now i can follow her lol

[KABTX]

I hope they all will, eventually, although I could see it being a while for Sako.

[KABTX]

Ayapan's version of Hoshino Gen's "Dancing on the Inside"

https://www.instagra.../p/B-xrLS8DQ7s/

[mizukingdom1]

Yay she is still singing!!! Hope she posts more covers 

[KABTX]

^Looks like she is fulfilling your request for more.

https://www.instagra.../p/B-1JCfRn6oW/

[KABTX]

Ayapan and Hamachan recently met for drinks.

[KABTX]

Ayapan and Hamachan met up again a few days ago.

And Ayapan is sporting a new hair color.

[rurupedia]

woah the blonde looks great! it really suits her

[mizukingdom1]

Oh wow nice! I wonder why she didn't dye her hair earlier while she was still in the group.

[rcb2418]

Am I the only one who noticed the colored contact lenses she has on?

[KABTX]

https://ameblo.jp/ot...2620222703.html

 

Ayaka will be in a play in late September.