All the tears ;____;
After Miichan read the leter from Acchan to Takamina, the transcript of what's said:
(T for Takamina, M for Miichan, H for Haruna) // (I don’t understand Japanese and so these are from the Chinese subs from Takamina.com and I translated them into English. I hope they made sense)
M: I read Acchan’s letter on her behalf
T: Not miichan’s letter…
M: Right…because I’ve read too many letters on Takamina’s behalf, so now I don’t write as many…
T: No no no, there’s no such thing
M: I came here for (Takamina’s) last birthday show as well and you probably think I am too free…
T: No such thing! I am happy that miichan can be here.
M: I was thinking what to do…and I made the atmosphere high coincidentally..
T: Conincidentally?!
M: Right~ and taking Acchan’s letter, it’s a letter that’s full of sincerity..and so I felt nervous and managed to read it out successfully
T: Thank you
M: Got a shock?
T: Yes, shocked. Really blessed
M: When Acchan told me to help read the letter on her behalf… Acchan is someone who cant express her thoughts well so me n the staffs were thinking… if it’s the Acchan normally, she will say ‘i cant do this’ and reject writing the letter, but she did it this time especially for it, and this shows the friendship between the both of u…and I feel it too.
T: Thank you. There are a lot that I want to say, and there are a lot of things that had happened. I joined AKB when I am 14 and it’s been 7 years. I don’t know if its a blink of the eye or a long period of time. Honestly when they announced the Tokyo Dome concert, I really wished that the members that were in AKB then (the founding members) could be here now too. I wish that everyone can stand on that stage and everyone could fulfil the dream (of going to Tokyo Dome) together. But everyone has a different dream and the ways to achieve the dreams are different. Everyone is very understanding and knows my weaknesses. If it’s only me alone, I’ve no ways to stay on this stage. There are so many happy things happened for me after I join AKB and I think that to be able to be in AKB is such a good thing. But, there were twice when I think being in AKB is a horrible thing. Once was something that I don’t talk about and there are a lot that I can’t say and the second time was this year. Honestly, I thought about if I am not here (in AKB), would it be better? But I like AKB too much. I thought that with me in AKB, it will bring too much troubles, be it the fans, the staffs or the members, everyone is so worried about me. I thought “I’ve made everyone worried again”. Ah~ It’s such a torture. Living is such a torture. Even though I thought of running away because it might be easy, but I can’t. Because everyone is here for me. The members, staffs, fans, who had say “Ganbatte” to me when it’s my toughest times, I don’t want to show you my weaker side, and honestly, being happy is using a smile to give everyone the power to continue on but being alive isn’t just about being happy. There are lots of parts where it’s a torture and so I am very unwilling. But looking back, being able to face what happened, everyone was telling me “Go forward” and “Don’t leave us” and leaving lots of encouraging messages on the blog that I don’t update much, and the people who knows what happened but act like they don’t, it’s really a tough period for me. Yes, honestly, everyone’s concern is tough for me. But because I want to continue doing the things I need to, I want to continue staying here (in AKB). Receiving such support, if I leave without leaving something…but because I am still here, that’s why I have the fans’, staffs’, member’s support. And If I had left, I would have got nothing. And so, the support that everyone gave me, I want to return back to you all and it might take a long time (to repay everyone)…and everyone had been asking me “When are you going to have your solo debut?” and so I’ll definitely do so, so I hope everyone will wait patiently for it, and because I want to be with everyone forever. I might look strong but I am really weak, sorry. And thank you for the support. I will be in AKB for a while more, even though I know there will be lots of goodbyes, I’ll still be in AKB for a while more, and going forth in this position while sending the other members off. I didn’t plan to say all these but these are the thankful feelings that I have (for everyone). But everyone is here, I can be here. Thank you.
//Haruna takes a oil blotter for Takamina to wipe her tears//
T: This can’t wipe of tears!! To rant about something now…
M: Takamina seldom talk about all these, to be able to let everyone know her feelings today, it’s really rare? It’s so long (her speech).
T: So, for this year, I want to keep going forward. I’ll be fine. I hope everyone will support us.
M: It will be overboard if someone who’s working so hard does not get what she deserves. //looks at Takamina// It’ll be fine!
T: To who!?
M: I think you’ll be fine. So please continue, I’ll leave first.
—EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?—
H: I can’t understand Takamina, please stay!!
T: What can’t you understand!!!?
M: It’ll be fine! Kuramochi is here!
H: Nooo…
T: (You being here) is fine, no3b in the center is fine!
H: If it’s Miichan, its fine!
//cake gets pushed out//
M: So how is it? -to the kks beside-
T: You! It changes too fast!
KKS: It’s really amazing. You said “I didn’t think of anything”..
T: Yes, I never thought I’ll say these
KKS: But you said so much..
T: I am sorry, I said too much. I wont talk~
KKS: No, it’s not that. I think you are really amazing. And I respect you a lot.
M: She probably felt so nervous being asked suddenly. She wanted to hide.
T: Yes she wanted to hide..
H:What else do you want to say in the end?
T: Eh? Why does it changes so fast?
T: This is a year where Aki-P said there will be lots of changes in and AKB48 will make a lot of changes. It’s not just a yearly change but everyday things change gradually. Everyone will continue forth, putting aside their fears. On a personal level, I’ll achieve it. That’s all.
//silence before clapping//
T: Kojima-san!! This is too free!!
H: Right…are we ready for the finale?
M: Wait…
//chants Minami//
T: At this point of time!? What do I have to do!?
//does a weird dance ;~;//
H: Congratulations
T: EHHH~ I am 21 now, and I didn’t want to fail..
Fan: It’s interesting!!
T: Interesting!? Are you joking!?
//Minami looks at Haruna for the finale, waiting for Haruna to cue//
T: What? I have to say?
H: Yes please~
//Team A bows//
..
Interview after the show:
T: I am Takahashi Minami
H: I am Kojima Haruna
T: Today is my birthday show, Kojima, thank you.
H: Congratulations, really.
T: Kojima leading the show really…
H: I am really sorry!!!
T: After saying all the thoughts, Kojima was asking Miichan behind me, “What do I have to say after this?”. Like she needs to say something great.
H: After feeling Takamina’s real spirit…
T: Spirit!?
H: After listening to her, I don’t have the mood to continue MC. So I spoke lesser…
T: U don’t have to talk, just need to ask me stuffs!! But there’s a lot of people who came to show their support…the encore cheers are so shockingly loud…I really went down the memory lane just now.
H: Takamina joined akb at the age of 14…
T: Even though this sounds a little surprising, it’s really sweet, everyone brought something pink (to the show). And because of everyone, there’s the me now. I am 21 now, an adult, and I hope this year will be a fulfilling year for me and continue forth bringing energy to everyone.
H: And so…I’ll say why I like Takamina.
T: Wow, I’ll feel shy.
H: The reason why I like Takamina…Takamina had been going onto shows alone and I can see her passion for music in such programs..
T: U like this?! It’s the 1st time I am hearing this! It (the reason why you like me) is related to work!!?
H: She’s really passionate towards music, and after seeing that, I am really happy. So, this is the part where I like about her. And the part where I dislike…
T: You should have said the part about dislike before the like!!
H: The part that I dislike..
T: Say it, I’ll change
H: Takamina always unintentionally showing her camisole. It’s ok if only one strap is showing, although it’s already kind of bad…It’s kind of horrible to show your camisole…
T: Why?! What’s so horrible about it!?
H: The black camisole swinging here and there…
H&T: U know how the camisole is thin and have both straps…like a tank top
H: And recently it’s been swinging here and there…like at the resting room, when I see Takamina wearing that, I feel uneasy.
T: We’ve always been changing together!! What’s so bad about showing the camisole!? Doesn’t matter what we are wearing!!
H: But I just hate that!
T: There should be up and down for what you talk (like a climax) … there’s only going down, no climax!
H: This is so interesting
T: You should say something good for the ending!
H: But I said so earlier, music!
T: Only that~~
H: But there are more…~
T: Really thank you to everyone~
H: Everyone really likes you.
T: Thank you. I’ve receive lots of love and I hope I can bring more love to everyone. I’ll work hard.
...if u want to see the original post on tumblr w the caps and stuffs:
http://wen48.tumblr.com/post/21506678617/takaminas-birthday-show-0418
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