11-17-2025 Ioki Mao's blog: Until I dimmed out the sun (English Translation)

I really love reading Nogizaka's lyrics, I often read them during commute.

I have so many favorite songs. My favorite recently is "Boku Dake no Hikari."

My favorite part is verse 2, 

"I sweat, wipe it off over and over, and before I know it, something starts to shine softly."

Every time I hear it, I think to myself, "I'll try my best to become like that too."

Which part of which song do you like?

If you like, please let me know in the comments ^^

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It has been decided that Nogizaka46 will be performing at the 76th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen!

I was reading blogs where various members had written their thoughts, 

and I could really feel everyone's passion through their words.


I believe that the reason we have been able to pass the baton for 11 years is 

because of the hard work of all the fans who support Nogizaka46, 

the seniors who built Nogizaka46, and the current seniors and genmates!


I still find it difficult to fully acknowledge my own efforts and stand on that stage.

My goal for the future is to stand on that stage someday, years from now,

and be able to say, “I really gave it my all!”

I want to contribute even more to Nogizaka46.

I want to be someone who can carry forward the baton passed down to us in this 11th year.


And more so, I'm very happy to be able to spend the last day of 2025 

with all the members and with our fans through the screen. 

Let's make it a great end to the year.

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The audio for "What is Purity?" premiered on yesterday's Rajira.

Did you hear it...?

I was so excited when it reached you all for the first time.


The first time I heard this song, my heart raced the moment I heard the sparkling sound of the intro.

I also love the lyrics so much,

and I felt it would become an important song for me going forward.

It's a song I want to sing for myself, and one I hope reaches many people.


I especially love the lyrics at the end. If you're interested, give it a listen.

Another thing I really like is that there are scenes where all the members sing solos.

Did you notice?

I hope you enjoy hearing the voices of all the different members.


The music video will also be released at midnight on November 18th. 

I'm so excited tonight! I hope you'll listen to it and watch it as much as you can! Thank you!

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I want to see the autumn leaves.

Mom sent me some pictures.

Cute

It's getting cold, so everyone, please take care of yourselves!

Mao was all fired up about taking care of her throat,

so she cranked the humidifier to MAX and ended up with a puddle...

The next day, she turned it down to about half power, and it humidified just right ✌️

Learning, learning 

I'll enjoy winter while pushing through until the end of the year—I'll do my best!

I'll write again~

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